NEW STORE HOURS BEGINS JUNE 1, 2013
Mon - Thu... 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fri............ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat........... 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sun.......... 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Welcome to Lhasa Café: Authentic Tibetan Cooking. Located in the heart of downtown Northampton in Western Massachusetts, Lhasa Café offers a unique dining experience that reflects authentic Tibetan cooking – richly varied and comforting. The delicious food, kind service, indigenous music and pleasant environment provide a truly a Tibetan feel and taste.
We pride ourselves on our quality, our excellent value and our warm hospitality. Everything is cooked to order using only the freshest ingredients, with no MSG, and our dumplings are all made from scratch in house. We’re also happy to add or delete an ingredient to suit your palate. So stop by and experience Tibetan culture and cuisine. Save the trek across the Himalayas!
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Tibetan Food
In Tibetan tradition, food assumes great significance and is an integral part of all religious rituals and celebrations. Tibetans believe food not only feeds the body but also nourishes the soul. Hence, utmost care and attention is given to all aspects of food preparation and delivery. Subtle seasonings are balanced with ginger and Emma, a peppercorn spice with special electric zing found only on the Tibetan plateau.
Tibet lies in the heart of Asia, sandwiched between the two Asian giants, India and China who have a very rich civilization and wide array of specialized cuisines. Like many aspects of Tibetan culture, these two very different cultural giants also influence Tibetan food. Yet, Tibetan food has maintained its unique identity and taste. Its subtle seasoning and liberal use of ginger and garlic mark authentic Tibetan food. Tibetan food is well known for its freshness, simplicity and inventiveness.
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Chef Tenje Wanjel
Mr. Tenje Wanjel, former chef of Tibet Kitchen in New York City with over 20 years in Tibetan restaurant cuisine is the main chef. Mr. Wanjel is referred to as “Machen la” which in Tibetan means “The Chef” - a title accorded to only those who excel in the art of culinary skills.
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MISSION STATEMENT: Authentic, Welcoming, Affordable
Our mission is to provide high quality authentic Tibetan food in a family friendly atmosphere at a very reasonable price.
