yeti and the monk

discovered this beautiful place on a hot summer afternoon this saturday and hands down they serve the best tibetan food in pune ❤️
will go back for datshi in winters :)

i went last night for dinner after a quick search for some authentic asian food around the place and read about this hit spot in khadki. easily traceable, great spot, fab n clean interiors, loved the cheerful n friendly atmosphere of the resto with both friend groups n big families as well as couples visiting. the rule of removing shoes outside ia so great..it didn't feel awkward or dirty at all even in the bathroom area to be barefoot (socks foot in my case). the service is 15-20mins, so if you are waiting please order in advance. coming to the food:
ordered the chicken n pork momos (half n half) costed 250 bucks. they were juicy n huge n tender n perfect. loved it!!!! a meal in itself. the sweet tamarind-ish chutney was a slight mismatch..but the momos were so good it didn't need a chutney.
i had ordered a iced coffee to start with, and after the tiring day i had gone through it was perfect. none of those awful sugar loaded cold coffee, but a genuine condensed milk n good espresso blend with mildly sweet. just how iced coffee are mwant to be. i think it was 150bucks!
next was pad thai. ummm disaster!!! it was wettish n awfully sweet. costed me 400 bucks, presented beautifully..but it had nothing of pad thai texture flavour. it's my favourite thai dish and it was so difficult to eat, that after half the plate i had to let it go (despise wasting food, but it was unpalatable). the veggies had become soggy, the sweet spot was a torture, the chicken pieces were hard to find, couldn't taste any egg and worst it wasn't a stir-fry like...it had liquid-y/curry-ish texture. spoilt the meal experience.
next was a lemongrass rice pudding, a decent dessert less sweet than the pad thai 😁 frankly it was a kheer with lemongrass punch to it.
overall a questionable experience, but the staff was polite and helpful in its suggestions. i may go back for the dumplings n a dish that i couldn't order but smelled n looked great on another table.
given the limited menu, would strongly suggest the restaurant management to fix the main course flavours.

this place has amazing food, great person size. the pho, dumplings and the summer rolls are a must try. the iced coffee and the ice tea were refreshing as well. the staff is courteous and service is very fast. it's always a pleasure to dine here

loved everything about this place... they have renovated the space and can accommodate more people than before. we ordered darjeeling steamed momos, chicken chipotle, pork chops, spicy chicken thukpa, pho chicken & gusher and yeti potion for beverages. we had previously tasted chicken summer roll, chicken wai wai & chocolate tart which we skipped this time to taste a few new dishes. just loved all the items!

they don't take reservations and there is always a line outside, so go well in advance.

we tried the pho, chicken dumplings, lemon grass iced tea and chocolate tart. the dumplings and iced tea were quite delicious, the pho was average. but a nice experience overall.

prasad, apparently 'the manager' of this place has a terrible attitude. firstly, he screwed up our order. we had ordered chicken dumplings and we got pork ones. this was still understandable as there was rush. when we addressed the problem to prasad he went ahead and started banging plates and cutlery while drawing other customers' attention. the food was decent i suppose but the entire experience was ruined by this prasad.

the yeti and the monk took me by surprise! the flavours are super authentic and to die for. the place by itself is simple yet authentic. the owners are very friendly, great staff. the recommendations were on point and actually beat the summer heat! it's a must must visit, even though it's at the other end of the city. they'll definitely have me as a happy customer promoting them! kudos to the flavours and hospitality!

excellent food! the pork dumplings were a bit too salty for my liking. but the food in general was tasty and well prepared. summer roles were good too. the chocolate tart was adissapointment. that is the only preparation i would recommend not to have.
the one aspect on which they have to work on is the service. they seemed to be under-staffed. to get the attention of the server/waiter was a task in itself. the service took too long. even to serve drinks, they took a lot of time. this is the reason why they get 3/5.

@yeti and the monk

after hearing and reading a lot about this place for about a year or so finally we decided to visit this place. i must say the place is gem of its kind. we were lucky enough to get a seat as soon as we reach the restaurant.

this was the first time i was trying a tibetan and south east asian restaurant. i was like how did i miss to visit this place for such a long time. the food tastes amazing and yumm. the quantity is good enough for two. if ur visiting for the first time the staff can suggest you a good dish as per your taste or your preference.

review: 5/5

food taste : 5/5
location and price: 5/5

food we ordered:

1. vietnamese iced coffee.

2. darjeeling steamed dumplings (veg)

3. darjeeling steamed dumplings. round ones (non-veg)

4. spicy thukpa

i will definitely recommend this place to everyone.

yeti and the monk has now come to the top of our favourite places to eat list. to be fair, one less star is only due to the long waiting , sometimes. try anything on the menu and you will not be disappointed. however, we can't eat all on the menu. so start with their summer rolls, a variety of dimsums ( momos, if you must) then move on to the main course ( thupka, pho anything). you will definitely want to come again to try the rest of the food. end with some lovely dessert ( chocolate tart). there, an evening well spent with family and great food.

absolutely loved the dimsums here!!! to be honest, we were a bit sceptical when we saw where the place is located. however once you enter and settle down, and start eating, you forget about the surroundings 😂 we ordered the darjeeling steamed dumplings and the chilly garlic dumplings which just blew our minds! the summer rolls were very refreshing, dint know salad could taste so good! and the spicy thukpa was perfect to end the meal. the portions are decent and the ambience is minimalistic. staff is nice and polite. overall a good dining experience which was quick and tasty.

yeti and the monk unusual name?? yes i wasn’t very sure myself when i heard about this place from a friend. i thought of giving it a try with my hubby as it was my first attempt for north eastern food except the momos that we all know but the momos or the dumplings as they call it here are something that i never had before especially the sauce that was accompanying the dumplings.chilly garlic chicken dumplings 5*. then i tried on their recommendation ema datshi and wai wai noodles which was another surprise as the flavours were so distinct and the presentation made it even a better experience. we wanted to try on their dessert menu as well but we were too full so we kept it for our next visit which will happen soon. small place but cozy environment, service was good as the chef himself was attending us so he explained the menu and the food. pricing worth for the new experience and certainly for the flavours. a must try for their authenticity and unique menu.
my order chilly garlic chicken dumplings - 200₹, wai wai chicken 215₹,ema datshi 250₹ a complete meal for two. good luck team yeti and the monk hope to see you soon. 👍🏻😊

most of you are well acquainted with the smiley house at ambedkar chowk, khadki. sadly, they had to shut down recently and yeti and the monk came up in its place.
for a restaurant that has opened up in an already established area, these guys had some huge shoes to fill. and boy, do they feel nice and snug!
they cleverly decided to continue serving a few items from the smiley house's menu to satiate the already well numbered clientele. of course, they've added their own spin to their dishes. having loved smiley house so much, i was skeptical about the taste of their dishes but decided to give it a shot.
first, we tried the chicken pho. this was a clear, flavourful broth with greens. i loved how they treated the chicken with spices instead of just having it boiled. this gave the dish a new dimension. and yes, it does taste as good as it looks.
next we tried the chicken spring rolls. these were little finger sized, crunchy bits of yumminess. they served it with a sweet and spicy sauce.
next came the chilly garlic chicken dumplings. that's what you order, and that's what you get. the dumplings has the right amount of juicy chicken filling and when combined with the hoisin sauce, left you craving for more.
all these delicious items had whetted our appetite and decided to try the shrimp summer rolls (mainly because the people at the next table ordered the same and it looked yummy enough xd). the filling was great! summer rolls are healthy bites of goodness that even your doctor would recommend. they're full of veggies and all that's good for you and they're really light on the palate. by far, one of my favorites. i loved it then and even though the previous chefs aren't here, i'm not missing them anymore. (sorry, not sorry).
we were almost bursting but couldn't resist sharing a bowl of wai wai noodles. this had its own unique flavour and was served with boiled eggs and chicken. go ahead and drool over the presentation because that's what we did too. it was really filling and so we were really glad we shared that huge bowl among the four of us.
unfortunately, we didn't have room for dessert after noodles and broth took charge of whatever little space we had left in our stomachs. there are still so many items on their menu that we haven't been able to try but we'll be back soon.
ambience: 4/5
food: 5/5
service: 5/5 (they ask for and accept feedback very graciously)
value for money: 5/5

yeti n monk a new place which has replaced the older smiley house grt taste everything was perfect with soft music just suggestion to expand the menu a bit more.

one the favourite places offlately the thukpas , the momos, pork chops which has to be prior said in order to have this special dish.. authentic place ..the people are passionate about the food that they serve.. we have ordered the food home and gone there in groups and as couple ..loved it.