Anu Rana's Healthy Kitchen

Back in October we visited Vashon island and found Anu Rana's while we were exploring the main street. It's a small cafe with lots of options. We initailly stopped in for coffee and some boba, ended up loading up on home made Nepali food. The drinks were good, we loved the home made Nepali food. It's cooked fresh everyday and they had lots of options packed ready to go.We got Nepali momos with pork, Goat curry, Chana Masala w/ Kidney beans, and Chicken curry. This was lunch for a week for us. We loved everything we got, it was all delicious, like eating at someones home. We are planning another Vashon trip just to get food from here.

This eclectic cafe was a one-man show and he was very nice! The food was interesting and good, and the boba is very popular. - Cardamom yogurt: $4.99: the small portion was just enough! It was like a thick, textured, melt-in-your-mouth cloud with strong aromatic cardamom, perfectly sweet with a delicious tanginess. It reminded me of very good cheesecake. - Momos: $11.99: the green curry was so flavorful, heavy on the cumin, and complemented well by the calming mint cilantro sauce. The spicy sauce was extremely spicy! These momos were well made, with a slightly grainy texture and juicy meat. All in all, Anu Rana's is wonderfully different and healthy space.

Ambience - 9/10 -- cute store!Quality - 9/10 -- my friend got a blended black milk tea and said it was very good but not perfect. Didn't try the foods but seemed like a great selection! Service - 8/10Value - 8/10 -- $5.49 for a high quality blend -- nepalese cuisine looks excellent albeit above average for the portion size.Overall - 9/10

I only tried a couple pastries here but they were absolutely fantastic. I really like the dense texture of flourless GF baked goods. The flavors of these desserts are unlike anything I've tried before: loaded with nuts and cream with complex textures and aromatics while not being too sweet. They are very expensive but are worth it in my opinion. The ingredients are either mostly or entirely organic and either the quality of the ingredients themselves or the extra care put into handling premium material translates to a very luxurious taste with no artificial aftertastes like what you would get from a cheap supermarket bakery. Desserts are meant to be eaten purely for enjoyment so you might as well get the best quality that you can and savor them accordingly.

Anu Rana's is a real island gem. This unassuming tea shop offers a variety of bulk tea for purchase, coffee /tea beverages and bubble teas. The real draw is the delicious grab and go case full of Nepalese momo (dumplings), curries and a variety of desserts, many gluten free and vegan. They will heat the food if you want to eat there. My latest visit was for a Nepalese Chiya, some snacks and some reading since it was a rainy day. In addition to their baked goods you can purchase savory imported Indian style snacks with nuts, raisins and dried rice/wheat noodles. I purchased some GF pecan shortbread for a friend and took in the scene in the tiny shop. This is a tiny place with just two tables, a community table (assuming, since it seemed to be used that way) and a little lounge like set up inhabited by four folks knitting. Service is with a friendly smile, and if you can snag a place to sit, it's nice to stay for a while.

Kavi is a lovely barista / cashier / extraordinaire! Our drinks were delicious. The spot is adorable. Very much appreciated the many gluten free options. We will certainly return next time we visit Vashon and the new installation of Thomas Lambo trolls.

As we were exploring the small town on Vashon island, we happened to walk pass Anu Rana's Healthy Kitchen, and the options on the small sign outside all looked really enticing so we decided to swing into their cozy shop and give it a try! We arrived in around 3:30pm on a Saturday afternoon and there were only a few (maybe 4-5) people in the café.This particular tea shop/kitchen is family owned - and the food is delicious - you could definitely tell that the goods are handmade and it really adds to the overall taste and flavor of everything! I decided to give the cardamom yogurt and the chocolate date tart a go - they both looked like tasty options!Cardamom Yogurt: This an interesting and tasty treat! I personally haven't tried cardamom in yogurt before, and it was something that intrigued me. This yogurt is scrumptious! Texture-wise, it is very pleasing - light and airy with a creamy sweet cardamom flavor. Though the cup that the yogurt comes in may be small, it definitely leaves you wanting more of that delicious yogurt!Chocolate date tart: This tart is deceptively filling! You may initially think that you probably could eat this entire tart in one sitting (you definitely could if you wanted!) but every bite/spoonful that you eat of it is really thick. The chocolate is thick and had more of a paste like consistency - with a thin layer of dates at the bottom of the tart, and the pistachios are a great addition! They give a good crunch contrast to the thickness of the tart. A rich and decadent treat!The particular atmosphere of the kitchen/café is really cozy - I could definitely see myself (if I lived on Vashon!) spending a good amount of time here. There are two tables that you could sit around an enjoy your beverage + food, as well as some sofa chairs near the entrance that you can sit and just relax!Overall, Anu Rana's Healthy Kitchen is a great option to visit if you come to Vashon! Although the prices may be on the steeper side ($4 for yogurt and $15 for the tart) when it comes the quantity of the food that you get, they are delicious and of course - nutritious for you! You're definitely paying for the healthy and homemade aspect of the treats here at Anu Rana's.

It's all amazing!!! The tea, the food, the people.I had the wild salmon curry, and the green bean and potato curry with three different extra sauces. I wouldn't typically have chosen these, but I would repeat this order 1 million times over now that I've had it. I have loved every loose leaf tea I've had and also the local Vashon Coffeehouse coffee spices they carry. Plus the granola!!! Can't say enough good things.

With little open on Mondays at 4pm this place saved my day. I was craving coffee. I'm the type where I like my sugar and cream with coffee. So the iced Vietnamese coffee was PERFECT ! First time trying it man it didn't disappoint!The place was very chill and cozy and I could honestly spend an afternoon hiding out there reading and sipping on some goodness.Upset I didn't get the cardamom pudding but I WILL BE. Soon very very soon.The gal at the counter was amazing as well :)

Anu Rana's offers exceptional food, beverages, and gift items. Espresso, bubble tea, a wide selection of unique loose tea blends. Nápoles curry, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. Cookies and snack foods too. Delightful proprietors who add warmth and goodwill to the community. I give high praise for this uniquely sweet cafe on Vashon Island.