Review of 'The Lost Yeti'

On a recent visit to St. Peter Port, uninspired by the options near our hotel we headed down to the waterfront to see what we could find. Walking along we were somewhat disappointed but were approached by a lady welcoming us to visit “The Lost Yeti” a rather large restaurant serving Nepalese food. Having had a local Nepalese restaurant near to where we lived for years, I was quite a fan of the Asian-Indian fusion that Nepalese food offers and spotting a few intriguing dishes on the menu, we went in.

The interior is quite modern with a lot of seating over several floors. It was quite early in the evening (6pm) on a Thursday night so the place was quiet but we would notice in later days it can get busy. Having the choice of tables we opted for one at the front window looking out over the dark harbour with the twinkling lights reflected in the water.

The menu is quite straightforward, a large single sided paper affair divided into “Sharing Plates”, “Sushi”, “From the Himalayas”, “The Main Event”, “Complete the Table” (salads and sides for sharing), and “Something Sweet”. There was also a set menu, 3 courses for £36, but we were not all that hungry so set this aside despite it looking quite good indeed.

We started with an intriguing item at the top of the menu from “Sharing Plates”: “Magic Chicken Momo” (£8; “Himalayan chicken dumplings, tomato-coriander chutney & fiery green chilli sauce”). I am a big fan of these thick skinned Himalayan dumplings so could not pass this up. The four dumplings had a good amount of tasty filling but it was the two sauces on the side - in copious quantities - that really made it. The tomato and coriander chutney was full of flavour while the chilli sauce was not quite a spicy as you might have thought. The dish was presented beautifully and was promptly dispatched.

Since arriving in Guernsey I have been seeking out as much seafood as I can so I could not pass up on the “Octopus” (£19; “Tender octopus, Guernsey butter mash, smoked paprika & Zamorano”, “Zamorano” being a Spanish cheese) from “The Main Event”. This proved to be the hit of the evening – A good size portion of tender, juicy octopus arranged somewhat old-school as pieces in a ring on top of some of the richest mash I have ever eaten. It was so full of cheese and butter that I had to significantly slow down to eat despite there not being a huge amount. I am not entirely sure it complemented the grilled octopus but it taste quite well together with, surprisingly, the flavour of the octopus not dominated by the creamy mash. The mash was, oddly, a bit oily but this can be forgiven…

My companion opted for the “Sherpa Noodle Soup” (£13; “Noodles, grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, herbs & aromatic Himalayan broth”) which she found quite good but a bit too large a portion. The small piece of chicken was served on top on a skewer accompanied by a good selection of fresh vegetables on top of a portion of egg-based noodles in a light broth. Perfectly fine, but nothing particularly to write home (or here) about.

The entire bill (which excluded drinks - we stuck to tap water) came to £44 for the two of us including a discretionary £4 service charge (10%). The staff were extremely friendly and pleasant throughout, happy to leave us alone while we were eating but there when needed.

A very good meal indeed and at a reasonable price for the area. Would not mind trying some other menu options when I return though I will forever remember the octopus…

Rating: “Nearly perfect, but not quite”

Review Date: 2026-10-08

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 15 N Plantation, St. Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2LQ, Guernsey

Location: St. Peter Port (Guernsey)

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Telephone: +44 1481 700100

URL: https://thelostyeti.co.uk/