In a city where dining out can easily climb past $20 per plate, true buffets have become rare. Boulder is known for high-quality restaurants, but not for traditional all-you-can-eat experiences. That’s why one long-standing spot continues to stand out.

Kathmandu Restaurant II quietly operates what may be the most consistent and dependable buffet in the city.

And after hosting company meetings there and returning again and again, it’s hard to argue otherwise.

A Real Buffet — Not Just a Marketing Term

Always Available on the Buffet:

• Fresh Salad
• Rice Salad
• Seasonal Fruit
• Steamed Rice
• Fried Rice
• Saag (slow-cooked spinach with spices)
• Dal Johl (traditional lentil soup)
• Kheer (classic rice pudding)

These staples ensure every plate starts strong, whether you’re building a vegetarian spread or pairing sides with a protein entrée.

Photo courtesy of Kathmandu Restaurant

Rotating Daily Selections:

• Chicken Curry
• Tandoori Chicken Curry
• Tandoori Chicken
• Cabbage & Jalapeño
• Chana Masala (garbanzo bean dish)
• Chow Chow (vegetable noodles)
• Vegetarian Curry
• Mixed Vegetables
• Snow Peas & Potato
• Pakora (crispy vegetable fritters)

The rotating options keep the buffet fresh and exciting, giving guests something a little different each visit while maintaining the authentic Himalayan flavors Kathmandu is known for.

Why It Works for Meetings and Groups

There’s a reason Kathmandu has been a reliable meeting spot.

Buffets eliminate the awkward pause of menu decision-making. Everyone finds something they like. Vegetarian guests have real options. Portions are predictable. Service moves efficiently.

For business lunches or casual team gatherings, it checks the right boxes:

• Fast turnaround
• Comfortable dining room
• Variety without complexity
• A price point that makes sense

In a town that values community and conversation, that format fits.

Flavor Without the Heavy Feeling

Some buffets leave you feeling weighed down. That’s not the case here.

Indian and Nepalese cuisine leans heavily on vegetables, legumes, and balanced spices. Even the richer dishes are layered rather than greasy. It’s filling, but not overwhelming.

For Boulder’s health-conscious crowd, that matters.

Value in an Expensive Dining Market

Boulder is not known for cheap eats. Yet buffet dining brings back something that many diners appreciate: predictability.

You know what you’re paying.
You know you’ll leave full.
You get to try multiple dishes without committing to just one.

When you compare that to ordering two separate entrées to share, the value becomes clear.

The Bottom Line

Kathmandu isn’t flashy. It isn’t a Vegas-style mega buffet. And it doesn’t need to be.

It’s consistent.
It’s welcoming.
The food is flavorful and reliable.
And it remains one of the few true buffet experiences left in Boulder.

If you’re looking for variety, value, and a comfortable place to gather, Kathmandu continues to deliver.

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