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    Himalayan Bistro Oceanside

    4.8 (301 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    HIMALAYAN BISTRO OCEANSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Serene C.

    We catered dinner from here for a work gathering a few weeks back. It was really easy working with them and everyone was very pleased with the food. Some standout dishes are the lamb curry, veggie pakora and the butter chicken. Definitely check it out!!

    39. Chicken Tikka Masala
    Alana F.

    I rarely crave Indian food but now that I've tried Himalayan Bistro, consider me obsessed! This place is tucked away in a strip mall and while unassuming, has great seating and even more incredible food. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala and my friend got the Butter Chicken, both with basmati rice. We also split the garlic cilantro naan and the cheese and garlic naan (it's naan STUFFED with mozzarella cheese -- am I dreaming?!) The flavors were to die for and our entrees came with lentil soup which was a nice surprise. Staff was incredibly friendly and gracious and made us feel welcomed. We'll definitely be back!

    31. Chicken Curry
    Yadi E.

    $20 for a chicken curry but the portion was decent! I got 2 meals out of it, with the rice of course. I ordered a 10 spice level and it did rock me a bit, just how I like it hehe I ordered take out but the service was quick in the 10 mins it took me to pick up. It was an evening so the parking was a bit tough, unfortunately the lot is narrow and can get crowded.

    daal with roti (extra $1)
    Angelica L.

    the lunch special at this place is great! $16 for two entrees, naan/rice, side dishes, and rice pudding. my boyfriend loves this special for its variety and affordability. usually i eat daal at himalayan/indian restaurants, and this one was a little bit plain to me (also got charged an extra $1 for getting roti instead of rice/naan). service was nice. inside, there are lots of tables (all named after a famous landmark?!), making this an ideal place to dine in.

    41. Chicken Korma
    Justine H.

    Mango lassi is something I need in my life everyday! So refreshing and light to have with our meal. Momos were bite sized nuggets of joy and I really enjoyed the lamb skewers. Garlic cheese naan too were soft and buttery out of the oven. Lots is seating inside and service comes out quick. I wish it was closer to the freeway but you'll have to drive inland a little bit.

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    William H.

    Our daughter's Birthday dinner was at the often visited Himalayan Bistro in Oceanside. We always have a nice meal here, with a large menu to choose from. My family seems to stick to their favorites, but I tried the Momo in a wonderful sauce. Lamb and spices in a "pouch", in sauce. I loved them. Other family favorites include Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Marsala, and Shrimp Korma. I love their Garlic Naan, my family prefers the Basmati rice with their entrees. Service is great, and the servers know the menu well for suggestions. The restaurant is small, decorated with Himalayan photos and decorations. We love going there. They have another restaurant in Murrieta now. Both restaurants are family operated. We will be visiting both often.

    Lamb Tandoori, chicken korma, vegetable momo (all super tasty!!)
    Jana H.

    Super place to get super Himalayan food! Price is reasonable, options are plentiful, and food is delicious. They also have really good lunch specials. Two of us shared vegetable monos (had leftovers!), lamb tandoori, and chicken korma. Everything was cooked to perfection with excellent flavors. I would absolutely go again and get the same thing or mix it up. I don't think you can go wrong!

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    So many choices and everything we had was super flavorful and absolutely delicious! Cute little restaurant that was pretty busy.

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    We love the food here! The servers are so kind, friendly, and helpful!! The Chicken Lo Mein is addictive! :-)

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    Had the tasty lamb with the bread. Ambiance could use an up grade. Service was first rate.

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    Great tasting food! Very authentic Indian and himalayan dishes. Very attentive service. Love this place

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    Ask the Community - Himalayan Bistro Oceanside

    Is the meat Halal?

    Yes, all their meat is Halal.

    I am allergic to milk products such as yogurt, ghee, butter, cream. Are there dishes that are safe for me to eat?

    Yes. They will customize dishes for you. I am vegan and I had quite a few yummy things without dairy. And I don't eat Ghee either but ask specifically about that when you go.

    Do they ever have a lunch and/or dinner buffet?

    Sorry we don’t have buffer for now !

    Do you serve any liquor?

    Yes we have beers and wine

    Do they have a less expensive lunch option?

    Hello, We currently don’t have lunch special combo plate, but are working on adding that to the menu. Please let me know if you would like to be added to our mailing list… 

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    Came with a group who couldn't decide what to eat for dinner, so we went to the Island food court…read more A few others and I wanted to try Punjabi Tandoor, so we ordered some stuff to share, and my oh my was it delicious. I got the shrimp vindalu, which had great flavor. Each bite was a flavor explosion to my tastebuds. The shrimps were very tender, and the potatoes soaked up the sauce so well. Paired with the garlic naan, the meal was simply divine. Not only was the food amazing, the man behind the counter with the curly mustache was incredibly nice. He gave us recommendations, described some of the food, and even chatted with us a bit since the store wasn't too full. Since we were all so happy with our experience, we decided to go back the next day for lunch! This time I ordered the chicken lunch combo, which came with rice and naan, and I chose to get butter chicken and chicken curry. The lunch meals are premade and served from warming tubs, as opposed to the made to order dinner meals. It was still very delicious however! The butter chicken had a rich, pungent flavor, and the meat had a deep red color, I'm assuming from hours of marinating. The chicken curry was great as well, but not quite as good as the butter chicken. I also got a mango lassi, which I had heard all about but had never tried. It was super creamy and sweet, and was perfect to wash down the spicy curry. This restaurant has a few other locations all across SoCal, and each one is owned by a different members of the family, which we learned by talking to the man behind the counter. I would definitely come back, this is the best Indian food I have ever had.

    I stopped in 30 minutes before they closed, and I was treated super warmly even though it was clear…read morethey were winding down for the day. I decided to get a mango lassi, naan, and chicken makhani, and the woman working the counter asked if I was ordering just for myself. When I said yes, she recommended the combo which includes rice and naan. I love a combo, and this one sounded like a really good deal. It also came with the option to get double chicken makhani or to add another entrée selection. I chose the malai kofta. I appreciated her suggestion, and considering how late I was there, I left a nice tip. When the order was ready about 10 minutes later, she told me that she had thrown in a couple of extras. Instead of making me feel like a burden for coming in late, they treated me with kindness and generosity. I say all of this not so everyone who goes here expects freebies toward the end of the night, but so that you know the service is top-notch and the food is a great value even without the bonus add-ons. If I find myself over here again while I'm still in San Diego, I will absolutely pick up takeout from Punjabi Tandoor.

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