Angyal Lama

General Manager - Hell's Kitchen

Originally from the mountains of Nepal, Angyal grew up in a remote village, where he spent part of his youth living in a cave. He studied at Tri Chandra College in Nepal and later at Montgomery College in Maryland. Angyal Lama’s hospitality career began in 1997 as a busboy and delivery person at St. Lulus in New York City, where he discovered his passion for the restaurant industry. Angyal then went on to gain valuable experience as a server in several Indian restaurants across Maryland and Washington, D.C.

In 2006, he joined McCormick & Schmick’s as a server, where his dedication and leadership earned him a promotion to manager. He returned to New York City and joined the 5 Napkin Burger team in 2014, starting as a manager. After advancing to Assistant General Manager, Lama now proudly serves as General Manager of the Hell’s Kitchen location.

Known for his community spirit and can-do attitude, Angyal leads with the philosophy: say yes, do the right thing, and take care of people. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking with his kids, and unwinding with a medium-rare Bacon Cheddar Burger and a cold Bud Light.