Sekuwa House

Sekuwa House is a Nepalese restaurant and Himalayan grill in Cooks Hill, Newcastle, centred on sekuwa: meat marinated with Himalayan spices and cooked over an open flame or charcoal. The venue describes the process as a slow grill that brings out a smoky, rich flavour, with sekuwa served alongside house chutney, beaten rice and salad. The menu lists chicken, lamb and pork versions, as well as a sharing platter combining chicken, pork and lamb.

There is more to the menu than grilled skewers. The Nepalese offering includes momo, with vegetable, fish and chicken fillings available steamed, while selected versions can be served with chilli or jhol-style sauce. Entrees include pani puri, chatpate, bhatmas sadeko, aalu chop and chicken lollipop. For a broader taste of the kitchen, the vegetable and momo platters bring several dishes together for sharing.

The menu also explores Himalayan khaja, a style of meal served with beaten rice and pickles. Options include crispy fish, baby goat bhuttan and buff sukuti, with the latter described as crispy dried buff meat seasoned with Nepalese spices. Curries cover goat, chicken, pork and mixed vegetables, and there are local-style dishes such as crispy pork belly, chargrilled ribs and a grilled pork belly burger. Desserts include gulab jamun and homemade sticky date pudding, while the kids’ section offers familiar choices including nuggets and chips, keema noodles, and rice with chicken curry.

Presented as a Himalayan Grill & Bar, Sekuwa House suits diners who want to try Nepalese flavours as well as groups looking to share platters and several smaller dishes. The reservation page specifically frames the restaurant as a place to spend time with friends and family, and the menu includes both vegetarian options and a children’s selection. Solo diners can choose from curries, momo, noodles or a single grilled dish. The website also advertises a Sunday morning baking class, suggesting the venue has an interest in cooking beyond its restaurant service. With a 4.8 Google rating from 171 reviews, Sekuwa House is a notable option in Cooks Hill for smoky open-flame cooking and a menu shaped by Nepalese and Himalayan traditions.