The Heart of the Kitchen

Our kitchen is led by Chef Janak Gautam, whose philosophy is simple: respect the ingredient, respect the craft. Flavours are built slowly, through careful spice layering, long simmering, and traditional Nepali and North Indian techniques. Every recipe stays true to the dishes he mastered under major hotel chains such as Oberoi and Hyatt, and in iconic kitchens like Moti Mahal in Daryaganj, Delhi — learning directly from the earlier masters who shaped the cuisine we know today.

The Himalayan Method

Our goat dishes are a true expression of Himalayan cooking. We cook on the bone for depth of flavour, use hand-ground spices, and lean on slow braising to create rich, soulful curries. Sauces are scratch-made, never from a packet, and many dishes are finished in a wok or karahi, echoing the robust, high-altitude cuisine of rural Nepal. This “Himalayan Method” is what gives our food its distinctive character.

Our Ingredient Philosophy

We start with fresh produce and treat it with care. We avoid pre-made bases and generic gravies, choosing instead to build each sauce from the ground up in our kitchen. Spices are roasted and blended fresh, bringing a brightness and depth that can’t be achieved with shortcuts. This commitment to ingredients is what allows us to serve food that feels honest, clean, and premium.

The Experience We Aim to Create

At The Hungry Hiker, we want every plate to feel like comfort and discovery at the same time — a balance of nostalgia, Himalayan warmth, and a refined take on street and home-style classics. While many restaurants share similar menus, we work to distinguish ourselves as a chef-driven kitchen: creating dishes that honour tradition but aren’t afraid to innovate, surprise, and tell our own story.

Signature Techniques

Behind our signature dishes are techniques that define our style: twice-cooked goat for tenderness and depth, house-made masala blends tailored to each dish rather than one generic mix, and carefully timed spice infusions that release aroma without overpowering. These details may be invisible on the plate, but you can taste them in every mouthful.

An Invitation to Experience It

Every claim about our food ultimately means nothing unless it resonates with you at the table. So we invite you to be the judge. Taste the difference that slow cooking, hand-ground spices, and true Himalayan technique make. Whether you're exploring our signature goat curries, our tandoori grills, or the classics refined through decades of experience — we welcome you to discover cuisine crafted with intention, tradition, and heart.