About the Yak and Yeti
The Yak is important to the people of Nepal. They use its milk in many ways and some even believe Yak blood has healing properties. A Yak can carry up to 220 pounds over treacherous trails, which made possible the trade between Nepal and Tibet over the Himalayan mountains. In addition, yaks are used to plough fields, provide meat, milk, butter, wool for clothing, and dung for fuel. Their bones are used to make various kinds of artifacts. The hair of the yak is used to make ropes, sacks, blankets, and tents. Nothing is wasted, in fact even the horns are used to adorn doorways and rooftops.
The Yeti is also an important symbol in Nepalese and Tibetan culture. This hairy creature, the size of a large gorilla, is said to guard the gates of Shambala, the mythical kingdom or peace.
Mr. Dol Bhattarai brought these traditions and many more to Colorado, with the establishment of his Yak and Yeti restaurants. In this way, he also shared the famous hospitality and food of Nepal, India, and Tibet with his many friends in this region.
Mr. Bhattarai has been in the restaurant industry for almost 13 years. Always interested in fine food, he began his culinary career in India. He honed his cooking abilities apprenticing in world-class restaurants located in the metropolitan city of Delhi. Not long after, Mr. Bhattarai worked as main Chef in an internationally recognized Indian Restaurant in Dubai.
Coming to the USA and settling in Boulder Colorado, Mr. Bhattarai worked at the Taj Restaurant in Boulder for about five years before launching his own family-flavored restaurant, Yak and Yeti.
Mr. Dol Bhattarai is originally from Syangja village, located in eastern Nepal. This is an area of scenic mountains, fresh air, and natural produce. Generations of Indian and Nepalese influence have made the food Mr. Bhattarai offers tantalizing and tasty for all palates.