Gorkha Palace

If the saffron walls and Buddhist murals don’t give away the eastern influence of this family-run restaurant, the chilled-out vibe will. Service is genial and the menu flavour-packed, filled with authentic savoury gems. Thick, fresh Kathmandu-style lentil pancakes make a heart-warming start to the meal, followed by the ever-popular steamed momo dumplings, loved for their stretchy, bouncy pastry. For mains, savour the spices of an aromatic Gorkha lamb curry or tuck into a handsome chilli chicken with rich crimson sauce. For something more rambunctious, book a party in the cushion room upstairs. Also in Gladesville.