Durga

Few dining rituals satisfy quite like tearing into piping-hot naan to scoop up an aromatic, spice-rich curry. Tucked along a side street near Sugamo Station, Durga moves well beyond standard Indian curries, offering home-style Nepalese spice cooking alongside Southeast Asian staples.

The curry selection runs broad, from mild, tomato-rich butter chicken to slowly simmered mutton, chickpea-packed chana masala, and spinach-based saag chicken. Diners can also take their time choosing a bread to pair with their stew, whether sticking to classic plain naan, indulging in molten cheese naan, opting for pungent garlic naan, or selecting sweeter Kabuli naan stuffed with dried fruit and nuts.

Gathering Around Nepalese Bites and Asian Fare

While Durga works well for a hearty solo meal, the dining room also suits an evening of drinks over small shared plates. The kitchen turns out skewers of spiced roasted lamb sekuwa, juicy Nepalese momo dumplings, and comforting soup momo. Southeast Asian specialties like fresh summer rolls, noodle pho, and tom yum soup also round out the eclectic offerings.

The beverage lineup keeps pace, featuring bottled beers like Nepal Ice and Kingfisher, Nepalese Khukri rum, and a diverse spread of lassi sours, cocktails, and fruit highballs. Whether stopping in for a lunchtime spice fix or lingering with friends over drinks and shared bites, visitors find an easygoing, welcoming neighborhood spot.