Heat, char and crunch.
Clean, bright and dry with a floral hop finish. Order it with chili, the tandoor, chhoila, sekuwa and Indo-Chinese.
Ashburn, VA · Loudoun County
Indian & Nepali beer in Ashburn.
Ashburn pours Firebird two ways: Punjabi tandoor and kadhai cooking at BABA’s, and yak momos and chhoila at Himalayan Wild Yak in Brambleton. Here’s what to order with each beer.
Pouring now in Ashburn
Two places to pour, and what to order.
Dishes come from each restaurant’s own menu. Menus change, so ask your server what’s on today.
Punjabi & Indo-Chinese
BABA’s of Ashburn
A Punjabi kitchen and bar with a deep tandoor list, kadhai dishes and Indo-Chinese plates.
43330 Junction Plaza, Ashburn, VA WebsiteDirections- Tandoori ChickenHimalayan PilsnerCharred, smoky edges want a cold, dry pilsner to reset the palate between bites.
- Chicken Seekh KebobHimalayan PilsnerFloral hops lift the cumin and green chili in the minced kebab.
- Kadhai PaneerHimalayan PilsnerBell pepper and crushed coriander stay bright next to a crisp, clean beer.
- Baba’s Famous Butter GravyMt. Everest LagerToasted grain and a touch of honeyed malt match the butter and tomato.
- Goat BiryaniMt. Everest LagerA smooth golden lager carries the saffron and slow-cooked goat without crowding them.
- Hakka NoodlesHimalayan PilsnerWok-fried and garlicky. The pilsner’s dry finish keeps every forkful fresh.
Nepali & Tibetan
Himalayan Wild Yak
Yak is the house specialty here, from momos to braises, alongside chhoila, sekuwa and Nepali set meals.
22885 Brambleton Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20148 WebsiteDirections- Momo: YakMt. Everest LagerRich, juicy dumplings and a malt-forward lager. The table favorite for good reason.
- Buff ChhoilaHimalayan PilsnerSmoky, mustard-oil heat and fresh chili. Exactly what a crisp pilsner is for.
- Chicken SekuwaHimalayan PilsnerFire-grilled skewers with timur pepper tingle. Keep it cold and dry.
- Yak ChiliHimalayan PilsnerStir-fried with peppers and plenty of kick. The pilsner cools it down.
- Braised YakMt. Everest LagerSlow, deep and savory. Mt. Everest’s toasted-grain warmth sits right alongside.
- Nepali Set MealEither oneDal, rice, tarkari, achar and meat in one tray. Order one of each and share.
Coming soon
Next on the list.
Hyderabadi biryani & tandoor
Biryani Grill
Dum-style biryani and a 900°F tandoor. Firebird is coming to the menu soon.
43530 Yukon Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147 WebsiteDirections- Chicken Dum BiryaniMt. Everest LagerLayered, saffron-scented rice and a smooth golden lager.
- Mutton BiryaniMt. Everest LagerRich goat biryani with toasted-grain malt.
- Hariyali ChickenHimalayan PilsnerGreen herb marinade and tandoor char with a crisp pilsner.
The short version
Which beer with which dish?
Cream, butter and slow cooking.
Golden and smooth with toasted grain and honeyed malt. Order it with butter chicken, kormas, biryani and steamed momos.
Questions
Good to know.
Where can I drink Himalayan beer in Ashburn, VA?
Right now you can order Himalayan Pilsner and Mt. Everest Golden Lager at BABA’s of Ashburn and Himalayan Wild Yak in Ashburn. See every location on our Where to Find Us page.
Which Firebird beer goes best with spicy food?
Himalayan Pilsner. It’s crisp and dry with a floral hop finish, so it cools down chili heat, tandoor char and Indo-Chinese sauces.
What beer goes with momos?
Steamed momos with tomato achar go best with the smooth, malty Mt. Everest Golden Lager. For chili momos or jhol momos with extra heat, choose Himalayan Pilsner.
Can I buy Firebird cans to take home in Ashburn?
Firebird is poured at restaurants here today. For cans to go, Liberty on Route 50 in Chantilly carries both beers, and we’re adding stores. Leave your email and ZIP on our home page and we’ll tell you when cans reach a shop near you.
Run a restaurant in Ashburn? Put Himalayan and Mt. Everest on your menu. See how it works.