Free parking
Free on-site parking behind the pub makes it an easy trip from Girton, Cambridge and the A14.
Girton, just outside Cambridge
Nepalese food in a thatched village pub near Cambridge
The Old Crown in Girton cooks Nepalese dishes such as momo, chicken rum rum and bhutuwa alongside British pub classics, with free on-site parking behind the pub.
From our menu
Nepalese dishes to try
A few of the Nepalese dishes on the current menu. Prices are taken from the published menu; the full menu also lists curries, biryani, grills and pub classics.
Momo (Veg/Chicken)
£6.50/£7.25Chicken Rum Rum
£14.00Must try Nepalese dish. Chicken cooked with himalayan herbs, nepalese black peppers (timur)
Bhutuwa (Chicken/Lamb)
£14.00 / £15.00Traditional Nepalese speciality cooked with dried crushed chilli and crushed garlic
Himali Lamb
£15.00Green curry seasoned with Himalayan salt and yoghurt blend with fresh mint, green chilli and Nepalese spice
Lasun Kukhura Khursani (LKK (Chicken) / LLK (Lamb))
£14.00 / £15.00Tender pieces of chicken or lamb cooked with garlic, crushed chilli, spring onions, fresh cream in the chef's special Nepalese sauce
Khasi Ko Masu
£15.50A rich and flavoursome slow cooked goat on the bone/off the bone with unique blend of Nepalese spices
Sherpali Chicken
£15.00A warming Nepalese chicken curry finished with aromatic spices (jimbu) and chef's special herbs.
Special Veggie Tarkari
£13.00Nepalese style vegetarian semi dry curry cooked with aromatic spices and herbs full of flavours
Lamb Sekuwa
£7.75Chilli Mogo
£5.50Tadka Daal
£6.25Lentil
Prices as published on the menu. Please tell us about any allergies before ordering.
In the press
“Nepalese cooking has arrived at the 19th-century Old Crown pub in Girton”
Plan your visit
Eat in, book ahead or take it home
Book a table
Book online, or call 01223 277217. Walk-ins are welcome; booking is best for Thursday to Saturday evenings and groups of six or more.
Takeaway collection
Order Nepalese dishes and pub favourites for collection by phone on 01223 277217.
Questions about our Nepalese food
- Where can I eat Nepalese food near Cambridge?
- The Old Crown at 89 High Street, Girton, CB3 0QD is a thatched village pub just outside Cambridge that serves Nepalese food alongside British pub classics. There is free on-site parking behind the pub.
- Which Nepalese dishes do you serve?
- The menu includes momo (vegetable or chicken), chicken rum rum, bhutuwa, Himali lamb, lasun kukhura khursani, khasi ko masu (slow-cooked goat), Sherpali chicken, lamb sekuwa and chilli mogo, as well as curries and pub classics.
- Are there vegetarian Nepalese dishes?
- Yes. Vegetable momo and the Special Veggie Tarkari, a Nepalese-style vegetarian semi-dry curry, are on the menu, along with vegetable curries and sides.
- Do you serve dal bhat?
- Dal bhat means rice and lentils. At The Old Crown, choose Tadka Daal from our sides and order rice separately from the menu.
- Can I order Nepalese takeaway?
- Yes. Nepalese dishes and pub favourites are available for collection. Call 01223 277217 to order, and see the takeaway menu for what is available.
- Do I need to book?
- Walk-ins are welcome. For Thursday to Saturday evenings or groups of six or more, book online or call 01223 277217.
- How is Nepalese food different from Indian food?
- Nepalese cooking shares some spices with Indian cooking but also reflects Himalayan and Tibetan influences. Momo dumplings and dishes such as chicken rum rum, seasoned with Nepalese timur pepper, show some of those differences.
- Can you cater for allergies?
- Please tell the team about any allergies before ordering. Every care is taken, but traces of allergens may remain. Allergen information is published on the website.