Open every day
Kauppakatu 43 · Lappeenranta ↗Dharahara
The flavours of Kathmandu
on Kauppakatu
Authentic Nepalese food in the centre of Lappeenranta – lunch on weekdays, à la carte every day and online ordering straight from our kitchen.
Find us
Kauppakatu 43
Vanhapankkitalo building, 53100 Lappeenranta – right in the city centre, next to the pedestrian street.
Directions →Today's lunch
Lunch of the day
Weekdays 10.30–15.00 · €12.50–15.90 · includes basmati rice or stewed vegetables, raita, beans, naan bread, salad buffet and ginger tea or coffee.
Lunch on weekdays Mon–Fri
Vegan
Tofu Chilli
Tofu onion capsicum ginger garlic, tomato and soya sauce.
Vegetarian
Saag Kofta
Vegetables Balls(caulioflower,paneer cheese and potato) in spinach creamy curry sauce.
Chicken
Butter Chicken
Tandoori oven grilled chicken filletin tomato, butter and cream sauce.
Tandoorissa paistettuja broilerin fileepaloja tomaatti- voikermakastikkeessaTandoori oven grilled chicken filletin tomato, butter and cream sauce
Lamb
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb pieces, potatoes & tomatoes in hot spicy sauce with pepper, clove, coriander, fenugreek and garlic.
Prawn
Prawn Butter Masala
Prawn, tomato, coriander & onion in butter and masala sauce.
Katkarapuja, tomaattia, korianteria ja sipulia voitamasalakastikkeessaprawn, tomato, coriander & onion in butter and masala sauce
Two dishes
Mismas Lunch
You may select two different dishes from the day's list to make one combined portion.
Daily special
Kana Special Karai
Tandoori chicken fillet coconut, in cream & tomato sauce.
Vegetarian
Palak Paneer
Spinach, paneer in creamy curry sauce.
Pinaattia, tuorejuustoa kermaisessa currykastikkeessa.Spinach, paneer in creamy curry sauce.
Vegan
Alu Vindi Masala
Fried lady finger, potatoes, tomatoes, ginger and onion in masala sauce.
Chicken
Butter Chicken Masala
Boiled chicken fillet in tomato, and cream masala sauce.
Haudutettuja paistettuja broilerin fileepaloja tomaatti- kerma masalakastikkeessa.Boiled chicken fillet in tomato, and cream masala sauce.
Lamb
Lamb Masala
Boiled Lamb pieces in masala sauce.
Prawn
Prawn Chilli
Prawn, tomato, coriander & onion in chilly and soya sauce.
Two dishes
Mismas Lunch
You may select two different dishes from the day's list to make one combined portion.
Daily special
Chicken Sizzler
Grilled chicken breast, capsicum, ginger,tomato, garlic, onion & coriander in yogurt masala sauce.
Tandooriuunissa grillatut broilerin rintafileet, paprika, inkivääri, tomaatti, valkosipuli ja korianteri mausteisessa jogurtti - Masalakastikkeessa.Grilled chicken breast, capsicum, ginger,tomato, garlic, onion & coriander in yogurt masala sauce.
Vegan
Tofu Masala
Tofu, ginger and garlic in masala sauce.
Vegetarian
Malai Kofta
Soft vegetable balls cashew nuts, paneer, potato in creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken
Chilli Chicken
Chicken breast, onion and capsicum in spicy tomato, garlic, chili and soya sauce.
Lamb
Butter Lamb
Boiled lamb pieces in tomato sauce.
Prawn
Prawn Butter Masala
Prawn, tomato, coriander & onion in butter and masala sauce.
Katkarapuja, tomaattia, korianteria ja sipulia voitamasalakastikkeessa.Prawn, tomato, coriander & onion in butter and masala sauce.
Two dishes
Mismas Lunch
You may select two different dishes from the day's list to make one combined portion.
Daily special
Dharahara Sizzler
Stewed chicken breast, capsicum, ginger, tomato, garlic, onion and corianderin yogurt masala sauce.
Haudutettuja broilerin rintafileet, paprika, inkivääri, tomaatti, valkosipuli, sipulija korianteri pinaattia kermaisessa masalakastikkeessa.Stewed chicken breast, capsicum, ginger, tomato, garlic, onion and corianderin yogurt masala sauce.
Vegetarian
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated and tandoor grilled cheese in tomato, onion, ginger, garlic masala sauce.
Vegetarian
Saag Chana
Spinach and chickpeas cooked with beans in a rich, creamy curry sauce.
Chicken
Butter Chicken
Tandoori oven grilled chicken filletin tomato, butter and cream sauce.
Tandoorissa paistettuja broilerin fileepaloja tomaatti- voikermakastikkeessaTandoori oven grilled chicken filletin tomato, butter and cream sauce
Lamb
Mutton Chilli
Lamb in soy-flavoured with onion, ginger and capsicum with hot chilli sauce.
Lammasta oijalla tulisesti maustettuna sipulin, inkiväärin ja paprikan kanssa.Lamb in soy-flavoured with onion, ginger and capsicum with hot chilli sauce.
Fish
Fish Korma
Pangasius fish in creamy coconut sauce.
Two dishes
Mismas Lunch
You may select two different dishes from the day's list to make one combined portion.
Daily special
Mix Sizzler
Tandoori Grilled chicken & stewed lamb, ginger, tomato, onion yogurt sauce in a sizzling plate.
Tandoori kana, haudutetut lampaan inkivääri-tomaatti valkosipuli-sipuli - jogurtti kastikkeessa.Tandoori Grilled chicken & stewed lamb, ginger, tomato, onion yogurt sauce in a sizzling plate.
Vegetarian
Sahi Paneer
Cottage cheese in tomato butter-cream sauce.
Vegan
Mushroom Masala
Boiled mushrooms, tomatoes, ginger and garlic in masala sauce.
Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Yoghurt marinated & tandoori grilled chicken breast pieces in onion & tomato masala sauce.
Lamb
Kebab Butter Masala
Minced lamb meat with masala cream sauce.
Fish
Fish Chilly
Fried pangasius fillets with tomato, garlic and capsicum in spicy ginger chili sauce.
Two dishes
Mismas Lunch
You may select two different dishes from the day's list to make one combined portion.
Daily special
Lamb Sizzler
Stewed lamb, capsicum, ginger, tomato, garlic, onion and yogurt in curry masala sauce.
Haudutetut lampaan palat, paprikaa, inkivääriä, capsicum-tomaattia, sipulia, valkosipulia ja jogurttia curry-masalakastikkeessaStewed lamb, capsicum, ginger, tomato, garlic, onion and yogurt in curry masala sauce.
House favourites
Loved every day
Our guests' most ordered dishes – freshly made in the tandoor and the pot.
Butter chicken
Korma
Palak paneer
Chili lamb
Butter prawn
Sizzler
Pakora
Mango lassi
Naan
Tandoori
Services
Everything Dharahara offers
Our story
From a Kathmandu kitchen to Lappeenranta
Welcome to Dharahara – a place where Nepalese flavours, warm hospitality and good food come together.
Inspired by Nepal's rich food culture, we prepare our dishes with fresh ingredients, traditional spices and recipes that bring authentic Nepalese flavours to your table. Our goal is simple: every guest should feel welcome.
Our name comes from the Dharahara tower in Kathmandu – a landmark that rose again after the 2015 earthquake. Dharahara – a taste of Nepal, made with care.
Explore the menu →Why Dharahara
Four reasons to come back
01
Fresh spices
We season our dishes with traditional Nepalese spice blends – the flavour is built from scratch, every day.
02
Tandoor oven
Tandoori tikkas, sizzlers and naan breads get their proper smoky character in the tandoor.
03
Something for everyone
A wide choice of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free dishes – every dish is labelled, and there is a kids' menu too.
04
In the heart of the city
In the Vanhapankkitalo building at Kauppakatu 43 – easy to drop in for lunch, dinner or takeaway.
Reviews
What our guests say
★★★★★
467 reviews on Google →★★★★★
“Ruoka on erinomaista ja hinta-laatusuhde on täydellinen. Annokset ovat tosi isoja.” – The food is excellent and the value is perfect. The portions are really big.
Tauno N. · Google review
★★★★★
“Huippuravintola keskellä kaupunkia!” – A top restaurant in the middle of the city: always tasty food, friendly service and ginger tea for dessert.
Pia L. · Google review
★★★★★
“Ei mitään valittamista!” – Nothing to complain about! The food was delicious and more than enough. Friendly and professional service.
J. · Google review
FAQ
Questions?
When is lunch served?
Lunch is served on weekdays, Monday to Friday, 10.30–15.00. Today's dishes are on the Lunch page.
What is included in the lunch?
Every lunch includes basmati rice or stewed fresh vegetables, raita, beans, naan bread, the daily salad buffet and Nepalese ginger tea or coffee.
Can I order online?
Yes – the Order online button opens our online ordering, where you can order from the whole menu.
Do you have vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes. Dishes are labelled: L = lactose-free, G = gluten-free, V = vegan. Please tell our staff about any allergies.
Can I book a table?
Yes – book online on the Book a table page or call +358 50 464 5484. For larger groups we recommend calling.
Where is the restaurant?
In the centre of Lappeenranta, in the Vanhapankkitalo building at Kauppakatu 43, 53100 Lappeenranta.
Welcome
See you on Kauppakatu
Open every day in the centre of Lappeenranta – come and eat, book a table or order online.
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