It may have moved on from its original location on Argyle Street, but Yak Yeti Yak left none of its charm behind, even though the Nepalese-themed menus are still a bit too overladen with gap year references (‘Freak Street Apples – the hippies’ most lasting contribution to Nepal’, etc) for some people’s tastes. But the food is far from a tourist trap experience. If you’re not familiar with Nepalese flavours, imagine yourself chowing down on a supper that falls somewhere between Indian and Thai in inspiration. At YYK, even the spices are freshly ground on the premises and the vegetarian options, for once, surpass the carnivorous selection. Set menus (starting at around £14 a head) are probably the best way to explore the theme.
Yak Yeti Yak
"Imagine chowing down on a supper that falls between Indian and Thai"
The Pig Says...
Essential Details
Address:
12 Pierrepont Street,
Bath
BA1 1LA
Telephone: 01225 442299
Website: http://www.yakyetiyak.co.uk/
Opening Times: Monday - Saturday: Lunch 12noon- 2.30pm, Evenings 5pm -10.30pm. Sundays: 12noon -2.30pm. Evening 5pm- 10pm
Average Price for two: £40
Sample Menu: Vegetable Himalayan 'momos' (steamed, spiced dumplings served with fresh hemp seed chutney);
Bhutuwa chicken;
Nepali salad;
'Those' apples
Telephone: 01225 442299
Website: http://www.yakyetiyak.co.uk/
Opening Times: Monday - Saturday: Lunch 12noon- 2.30pm, Evenings 5pm -10.30pm. Sundays: 12noon -2.30pm. Evening 5pm- 10pm
Average Price for two: £40
Sample Menu: Vegetable Himalayan 'momos' (steamed, spiced dumplings served with fresh hemp seed chutney);
Bhutuwa chicken;
Nepali salad;
'Those' apples
We were rather disappointed. Whilst it’s great to have an alternative to a traditional “curry house”, I don’t think the flavours are in general deep or intense enough. Some of the daal dishes are especially bland. The decent dishes on offer such as the chicken chilli (not much chilli) are let down by some very poor dishes such as the cheese balls starters which I really cannot understand why they are on the menu. Hit and miss would sum up my, and fellow diners, experience.
Superb food, lovey evening, would return and highly recommend.