Chef Chudamani Adhikari checks on customers at Himalayan Cafe in Old Pasadena. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
A Himalayan roll made with juicy lamb and spices. The rolls are also made with chicken. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bhenta ra Aloo is fresh eggplant and potato with tomato, onion, garlic and Himalayan herbs. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
The Himalayan rolls are served like a big burrito. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Chicken momo is steamed dumplings stuffed with ground chicken. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
