If you are looking for incredible, authentic flavors served up fast in a pristine environment,…read moreHimalayan House is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk under the welcoming sign inside you can tell this place is cared for. It is a beautifully maintained, smaller restaurant that maximizes its space perfectly. The dining area is incredibly clean, cozy, and bright, featuring crisp tablecloths and an awesome "Save the Himalayas" wall mural that adds a great touch of character to the room. The service here is incredibly fast and attentive. We barely had to wait at all before our table was filled with fresh, steaming dishes. The food is where this place truly shines. Everything we ordered was packed with vibrant, well-balanced spices. Appetizers: We started with a perfectly crispy fried pakora/fritter served with sweet and tangy dipping sauces which set a high bar for the rest of the meal. The Momos: You absolutely cannot leave without trying their momos. They are perfectly doughy, juicy, and paired with an addictive orange chutney. We couldn't get enough of them. For the main course, the traditional metal thali tray offered a spectacular variety of flavors. Between the spiced chicken, seasoned potatoes, savory chickpea mixture, and beaten rice, every single component on the plate was an absolute hit. Small, clean, lightning-fast service, and exceptionally great food. Himalayan House hits all the right notes for a perfect casual lunch or dinner. I will definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu!

Generous portion sizes for take out. We had chana masala and chicken tikka masala, both came with…read morerice. We also got naan. Everything was as expected, tasty, and filling. The spice levels here are slightly higher than some other Indian restaurants from experience, so would recommend going down one level from your usual.

Nepal House is very decent Indian food. We did pick up and everything was packed very well and…read morecleanly. I can't speak to the ambiance but the state of the takeout was good. It's not the best Indian I've ever had but it'll do in a pinch. I was crazing papadam and they do that very well. I like the tamarind and mint sauce and the yogurt sauce is standard but yummy. The butter chicken is flavorful and the lamp as well. The naan was okay and the biryani is quite bland. The worst thing for me is how dry the chicken is. Even though all the chicken was covered in sauce, they were somehow very dry. I'm glad I tried Nepal Place but I would try a different place before returning here.

Ordered takeout from here earlier this week and I have to say, this is probably my favorite Indian…read moreplace in Mount Vernon. There's a few options to choose from and after trying each one, I think Nepal House has the best prices for the best quality and flavor. We ordered the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and lamb vindaloo. Each came with its own serving of rice and included generous chunks of meat. They didn't just fill up the container with sauce and call it a day, the serving size definitely reflected the price unlike some other places. The lamb vindaloo was full of flavor and spice with soft squares of potatoes. The butter chicken was creamy and comforting with the right spice level. Everything was ready on time and packed with care. I'd love to return to dine in for their lunch buffet since it seems like a great deal.

Stopped by Namaste Baltimore for lunch today and had a really good experience. We ordered vegetable…read moresamosas, tea, and momo, and everything tasted excellent and flavorful. Govinda, our server, was very friendly and provided great service. The owner was also very welcoming and clearly cares about customer satisfaction. Great food, warm hospitality, and a comfortable atmosphere. One of the best Nepalese restaurants in town for sure.

Food was pretty good but I feel like I got the wrong things. I feel like this restaurant may…read morespecialize in different foods. I would come back but not pressed to. The goat biryani was good but not the best I've had. The samosas were really good! Great filling! My friend got the shrimp tandoori, which was good! Garlic naan had good flavor but was on the thinner side.

One of the best Nepali restaurants I ever had. Very flavorful and well prepared dishes and great…read moreportion. The Lamb Junelly was amazing with the bread. The service was great too, very friendly restaurant. Must try if you like Indian or Nepali food!

I ordered paneer through DoorDash, and it arrived on time. The food was salty, but I pushed through…read moreand attempted to eat. Exactly one hour later, I felt nauseous. I ended up having food poisoning for 24 hours. I'm very disappointed.

I am genuinely disappointed by my experience at Mount Everest Restaurant and Bar in the Inner…read moreHarbor. My wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I stopped in for an early dinner after spending several hours at the National Aquarium. The restaurant's proximity (under five minutes away) and strong online rating (~4.6) made it an easy choice. We were also influenced by a promotion advertised on their website: buy two entrées, get the third (chicken or vegetarian) free. When we tried to order under that promotion, our server told us they had not run it in "many years." If that is the case, it should not be listed online. It factored into our decision to dine there, and advertising an outdated special is misleading. That said, my negative review is not based primarily--or even secondarily--on the inaccurate promotion. Restaurants ultimately succeed or fail on taste and execution, and that is where this meal fell well short. We ordered the Lamb Junelly, the Kabob Platter, and two garlic naans. The Lamb Junelly, which I requested at a medium spice level, leaned noticeably sweet. It contained surprisingly little lamb, and while I did not find it overly chewy, my wife did. Overall, it lacked depth and balance. The bigger letdown was the Kabob Platter (chicken tikka, lamb seekh kabob, shrimp, and chicken tandoori). All three of us agreed the chicken tikka was dry and nearly flavorless. That says something, given how hungry we were after skipping lunch. My wife captured it best: "I was so looking forward to the Kabob Platter, and I was so disappointed by it. I left the restaurant almost sad." I felt much the same. Service was acceptable but inattentive. Our server never checked in during the meal. Had he done so, I likely would have asked for lemon slices to brighten the kabobs. When we left--around 6:00 p.m. on a Thursday--we were the only guests in the restaurant, yet there was no acknowledgment from our server or the staff members sitting nearby. That absence of basic hospitality stood out. This is not an inexpensive place (garlic naan costs $7 apiece). At those prices, execution and attentiveness matter. On this visit, both fell short. Among the many restaurants I have visited, this would land in my bottom quartile. I would not return, and I would not recommend it--especially for the à la carte dinner service.

This restaurant, for me, is a hidden gem! I've passed by often and happened to stop in for their…read moreall you can eat lunch buffet ($15.99)-- it was truly incredible and I can't believe I hadn't tried it before! Every dish served in the buffet was delicious I went back for seconds. The vegetable pakora in particular was a hit among the group of people I came with! The workers were also kind enough to replenish our naan basket when it got low, making sure we had everything we needed. As an extra bonus, there was also dessert! The gulab jamun and rice pudding were both perfect in my eyes, the right balance of sweetness without being overpowering or too rich for me. I recommend this place incredibly highly, such great value and such great food I am so excited to come back!

Fast order for pick up. Pleasant staff. The chicken chili left a lot to be desired. Very dry and…read morehard. The raita was pumped full of sugar or something sweet.

Little gem tucked inside the shopping center next to Giant. I live close by so I always walk but…read morethere is plenty of parking. Took my friend here and we were the only ones dining. Probably because it was after the Ravens game. The service was great because we were the only ones in the restaurant. My friend ordered the lamb curry and she devoured it. I ordered the daal soup, chicken chilly and Nepali tea. I love the daal soup here, it's pretty filling. I ordered the chicken chilly because it's something different and I ordered it a spice higher than mild. It had a lot of flavor and wasn't too spicy for me. I highly recommend this restaurant.

A 3.5 but rounding up for local. Honestly, I hate buffets, but I did decently enjoy this lunch that…read moreI went to without understanding what I was doing. I had never tried Kumari in the past so I was excited to say something new and then learned upon sitting down that they offer buffet lunches on the weekends for about $18 all in. The service was really spectacular considering, and the tea was really delightful. Mango Lassi was too sweet. The space is quite large and they have seating on both sides of the restaurant. This is a no-frills restaurant and sometimes you have to grab silverware and napkins yourself but with two people working there and a restaurant full of people I thought the service was great. If you like a buffet, then I would very much recommend this place for you for Indian / Nepalese food.

My friends and I used to come here pretty frequently when I was a graduate student at Hopkins…read more Vaguely remember the food being great, and I used to look forward to the Masala chai. Came back for a weekend to show my husband around and thought it would be a good idea to check this place out again after so many years. Maybe the chef has changed or maybe my 25 year old had low standards - but the food wasn't good at all. Everything tasted just.. sweet. However, chai is still good and kheer wasn't too bad either. Still giving it 3 stars for all the good memories associated with it.

This restaurant was so delicious! It's an interesting fusion I hadn't tried before. I got the tikka…read moremasala and garlic naan, both of which were very delicious and filling! The plates were dirty so I did have to ask for new ones but besides that the service was kind and the food was great.

Out in Baltimore, I am visiting my sister for the week and excited to see what the city has to…read moreoffer as far as food goes. One place my sister raved about was Lumbini. She doesn't have the same palette as I do for food, but when she mentioned a buffet for $16, she was definitely speaking my language! The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown, and it is dripped out in Indian/Nepalese decor. Really tall ceilings, there are plenty of seats, and even a full functioning bar in the back. My favorite detail in the Lumbini is the huge chandelier hanging in the front of the restaurant. Service was great. There was only one person taking orders and running food out, but it wasn't incredibly busy. Most people were coming for the buffet, and there was no need to take orders for that. The waitress just showed me where the plates were, and I went to work! Wow people the food here is phenomenal, and they have such a wide variety of options for the buffet that it is absolutely a steal. My personal favorites were the Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka, Sang Paneer, and the Samosas. Everything here was amazing. It is somewhere you have to go when visiting Baltimore!

This place is a real gem!! We go all the way from Ellicott city to this restaurant in Linthicum for…read moreits absolutely delicious food at a fair price point. We feel that Sangam at Ellicott city, though good, is very expensive. The other day we tried Royal Spice's cocktails and they scored there too! We have been recommending this place to all our family and friends! Let's give more business to worthy restaurants like these that serve yummy food along with friendly customer service!

Yesterday met up with some college (4) friends at Royal Spice in Lithicum Heights for late lunch…read more First time there for all of us and the food was flavorful and plentiful enough that we all had leftovers to take home. Not crowded for a Saturday and seated right away. They were pretty busy at least for delivery that it took a bit for our order but maybe because we were busy chatting and reminiscing. Couple of us had mango lassi sparkler - we enjoyed it and one ordered a non-alcoholic mango lassi and ended up not enjoying it - too yogurty for her. For the appetizer: chicken momo (dumpling) and samosa. Not bad! Main meal, I had the mixed platter which was very plentiful and flavorful, butter chicken mild and medium spice for two of the gals, and finally shrimp curry medium for the 4th gal. We highly recommended the very garlicky naan . The only negative I would say is that they were going to charge for extra sauce for my mixed platter. Ambiance was ok but a tad dark.

I've never actually been inside the restaurant but it's one of my go to spots when ordering…read moredelivery. They use their own delivery drivers, which I love. They're very timely and make sure you get your food in your hand. The garlic naan is always on point 10/10. And I'd have to say their tikka masala is also very good HOWEVER the chicken is better than the fish. Somehow the salmon always tastes a bit overcooked. Chicken Tikka Masala 8.5/10 Salmon Tikka Masala 7/10

just dropping by to give another 5 stars to one of my favorite restaurants! we've been coming here…read morefor almost a decade and it truly is such a comfort spot for me and my family. my 4yo loves the aloo tikki chaat (we all do). we always get the tikka masala with chicken or goat and throw a couple other things in the mix. the garlic naan is a fav, so is the tandoori fish. everyone here is so lovely!!!!!!!!