Curry and Grill 2 Shifts Focus to Nepali Food in Denver
Curry and Grill 2 in Denver's Uptown is shifting toward Nepali food under owner Suman K C, with new dishes, a patio and 30 beer taps. Read more here.
Prajakta Sanjay Warwadkar 
DENVER, June 17, 2026 — Curry and Grill 2, the Indian and Nepali restaurant at 1320 E. 17th Ave. in Denver's Uptown, is shifting its focus toward Nepali food under owner Suman K C. Since taking over in July 2025, K C has reworked the menu, the space and the drinks list to spotlight a cuisine he says is growing in popularity across the city.
The changes turn what was a serviceable neighborhood spot into a more upscale destination. They also reflect a wider rise in Nepali dining in Denver, which K C links to local immigration drawn by the climate and the nearby mountains.
How Curry and Grill 2 Changed Under New Ownership
K C added a patio, revamped the interior with white tablecloths and refined the service. He also pared down the menu so the restaurant's strongest dishes stand out.
The reworked lineup now includes a small "Top of the Himalayas" section built around Nepali snacks. Those plates often sit in the shadow of better-known dishes such as tikka masala and saag paneer. Diners who want to cook at home can browse a collection of Indian and South Asian recipes for ideas.
Nepali Beers and 30 Taps on the Drinks List
On the beverage side, K C installed 30 beer taps featuring both local and national favorites. The list also carries hard-to-find Nepali bottles, including Gorkha Strong, alongside a cocktail menu.
The drinks expansion sits at the center of the restaurant's broader push to present Nepali food and culture to a wider Denver audience.
From a Boulder 7-Eleven to Restaurant Owner
The upgrades draw on years of experience. While still living in Nepal, K C opened the Blue Moon Inn in 2010, which he says was the first restaurant and bar in his town to host live music.
After emigrating to Colorado in 2016, K C worked at a 7-Eleven in Boulder before joining a local Indian restaurant. "In that kitchen, I dreamed a dream of becoming the owner of a restaurant," he said.
K C said he is encouraged by the growing appetite for Nepali food in Denver. , Curry and Grill 2 continues to trade at 1320 E. 17th Ave.
Reporting based on details and owner statements published by The Denver Post. Verified by HospitalityCareerProfile.com.
