Hey, Southeast dorm dwellers: I know you're already getting sick of the food at Pop's Club, and maybe even the Juston Sticks at Ed's (pronounced just-OWN by those in the know). Well, there's a new Nepalese restaurant on the University Avenue side of University Square. Sita's Kitchen is cheap and satisfying, even more so when you think about how many times dinner at Pop's runs over $6.
There isn't much to speak of in the way of ambience. You can see everything in the restaurant from the sidewalk: The best thing I can say is that the ceilings are nice and high.
| Sita's Kitchen 6 University Ave. 280-9378 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m and 5 to 10 p.m., Sat. 5 to 10 p.m., Sun. 4 to 8:30 p.m. Overall *** Food *** Decor ** Service *** Dateability * Nepalese home cooking Rugs on the wall |
I sat down and a friendly waiter handed me a menu and I proceeded to order some standard Nepalese food. I recommend the spiced tea, which resembles a milky chai without smelling like pumpkin pie potpourri. My tea came to the table a little cool, but this restaurant is so accomodating Sita would probably have brought boiling water to my table if I'd asked.
Much like Tom??s of La Paella, 2784 S. Fish Hatchery Rd., Sita herself made a point to introduce herself to diners whenever possible. When she's not doing this, she's in the back, doing much of the cooking herself.
I had the Masu ko Roti, a flatbread stuffed with seasoned ground pork. It'll fill you up at lunch, but you won't feel like you ate a Buick. The Momos are steamed dumplings reminiscent of Chinese dim sum. If you like cilantro, the vegetarian Momo is your deal. The power of cilantro overwhelmed the cabbage and carrots, but, like the Roti, comes with my new favorite dipping sauces. The sauces are made from cherry tomatoes, herbs and spices and has considerable heat. It's one of those recipes that I want to get and serve on everything.
