We had a great experience here. Plenty of parking and we were immediately seated. The food is delicious and came out quickly. You can adjust the spiciness and our waitress so was nice and even checked that the spice level was good for us after ordering our food, asking us if we wanted more or less but it was perfect. The portions were generous and we were stuffed after! We tried the butter chicken and the lamb vindaloo as well as the cheese naan. Would definitely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

I am going to start by saying this place is always great, but there definitely is some variability. I took some friends for lunch in June and it was (again, still good) but not "blow your socks off" which is sad bc if they were at their best, the restaurant would have gotten additional loyal customers. I picked up an early dinner yesterday, and THAT'S WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! Superb! Super flavorful! Knock your socks off! So, owners, whoever was fooling at around 3:30 on 8/9/25. Use that cook as much as you can and have her/him teach others! read more

We love this place. We're from out of town but travel to Oceanside every few months. This is a must for every time we come! I love the chicken korma, but honestly everything is great. read more

Great Tikka Masla and Mango Lassi. Service was fast and plenty of seating for a small restaurant. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - 39. Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

Went for a weekday lunch. Was seated right away. Food was piping hot and super flavorful. For a lunch special it was somewhat pricey...but what isn't these days. It was enough food that I probably could've shared. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Chana Masala & Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Special. - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

One of the best himalayan cuisine I've tried. Butter chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala are some of my favorite. Easy to miss cause in the middle of the Plaza but definitely amazing food. read more

So incredibly good. The different spices have so many layers. Some of the best food I've had in a while. The restaurant ambiance is odd so we always get it to go. It's too brightly lit and quiet. But the food is incredible. read more

Excellent and carefully prepared Indian and Himalayan cuisine. Great wine and beer selection. Attentive service. You don't have to go far for an amazing tasty exotic meal. read more

What a great hidden little gem! We got the lunch special that was only 14.95 and you got a ton of food!!! Choose from 2 main. Then you get rice a little salad and a small dessert. We don't live in town or we would definitely come back!!! Show them some love so they will stick around!! read more

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Really pleasant experience on a Saturday night dinner. We ordered a nice variety of food and we enjoyed everything. Good and attentive service with amicable workers. The restaurant has booth and tables, and seating was easy with no wait. It was pretty quiet. The pakoras were tasty and not oily. Slightly under-seasoned though, a couple more dashes of the seasoned salt would help the dish. Kind of same comment for the bhaji. The chicken momo (nepalese steamed dumplings) were good, with a light curry and cilantro flavor filling. The sauce they came up with was the kicker. Really tasty. The tandoori chicken was really good, with a nice char and served on the hot sizzling plate. The onions and the sauce rubbed on was a perfect accoutrement to go with the thin nan. The butter chicken was creamy and tomato forward, with a nice rounded heat (we had level 2, between 1 and 5). The malai kofta was good, really really rich with a luscious and thick sauce, almost too thick and rich though. Nice nut flavor overall. It was a really good dinner and we will go back to try other dishes. read more

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Nothing is better than a cozy night of chai, dal soup and rice pudding! I love the new menus and decor. And sugat and shambavi are our favorite to see every time thanks for serving us with such care and filling our tummies with such yummy food! read more

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My 2nd time here in almost a year. They now have daily lunch specials where you can choose two mains. Got the double chicken vindaloo. Comes with white rice, small dessert (I think rice pudding), plain naan, and some pickled veggies. Service was quick and food was good. Glad to see they had a good lunch crowd on a Fri. Will be back. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Chicken vindaloo lunch special - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This was an interesting place with good food. Had bright lighting and seats like a diner. I got the garlic and cheese naan which was really good. I always found butter chicken to be a safe bet for me as I'm a wuss with spice. I asked for a 0 and it was definitely too spicy for my liking when I got it, which never happened when I've gone to other places and ordered this. They were very nice and replaced it with a non spicy one, which was pretty good read more

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Love your butter chicken and naan! My 2yo son loves your food too. Definitely here's one of my favorite restaurants. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - 40. Butter Chicken 7. Tandoori Wings 65. Shrimp Biryani - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've been here twice now, both as take out orders so I can't speak for the sit down service. However, the people at the front were attentive and nice. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala spice level 4 out of 5 and it was delicious!! I love spicy food and this hit the spot. My husband, who's the complete opposite with spice, ordered the Butter Chicken spice level 0. He said there was still a little bit of heat but the flavor was great. Huge portions, comes with either rice or naan. We also ordered the garlic and cheese naan-- you need to get this it's so good! Definitely will be one of my go-tos whenever I visit Oceanside. read more

i tried their chicken chilli and it was really good! samosa was also really good and HUGE. lunch special is nice because it comes with naan too. i did hear that it tastes better with the normal spice but the lunch special doesnt do spicy food unfortunately read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - lunch special 39. Chicken Tikka Masala 73. Chicken chilli 4. Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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located in a large strip mall with plenty of free parking..first time here and we were greeted politely when we walked in.we were seated in a booth and looked over the menu which is extensive. The lunch specials were on a sidewalk board outside so we decided to try that You get choices of 2 entree proteins plus white rice and freshly made garlic Naan bread which was pillow soft and warm..yummy! We had chicken vindaloo..Tikka masala and chicken curry..all were outstanding with fresh cardamom pods that were so flavorful.a bonus was when I checked in with yelp a free drink coupon was offered which was honored! Our server was so polite and accommodating..We were very pleased with our experience and will be back to try more delicious dishes! read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! My husband and I came here very frequently, and finally came back after a while. I can definitely say we missed it. I always love ordering the Saag Paneer, and the hubby ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, both with Basmati Rice. Love love love this establishment, always a 10/10 for us:-) read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - 24. Saag Paneer 78. Basmati Rice 39. Chicken Tikka Masala 78. Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

What a gem! Such a great find and the food was excellent!! I've been here 3x in less than 2 weeks. They had a lunch special and I've gotten the chicken curry and tikka masala every time! It is SO yummy! They look new to the area so, decided to try it and they did not disappoint!!! The serving is huge for the lunch special so, i appreciate that for leftovers! Check them out and you'll love it!! Adventure on my friends!! read more

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Solid, savory dishes, super-filling, great value and excellent service. We loved the butter chicken, lamb sekuva and naan. Good spot if you're in the area and looking for some authentic dishes in a hole-in-the-wall, family run spot. read more

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We've been looking for a good Indian food place for a couple if years now. We finally found it at Himalayan Bistro. The flavors were rich and well-balanced. The price was fair. When you walk in, you can smell immediately that the food is fantastic. We tried the butter chicken and the vegetable nirvana. Both were excellent and we can't wait to try other dishes now that we've finally found our spot! read more

Great food and great service! We really enjoyed it and will be returning for sure! Thank you so much!

Really delicious food and very nice service! They have a linch special. I especially enjoyed their lamb samosa. I recommend them.

Great lunch special plenty of food and great service. Tha ambiance was good too probably only thing missing was some background music.

Yum. Great tasting food, flavor explosions in the mouth happened. I normally don't like chicken pakora, but it was exceptional. Momos tasted like the skins were handmade. I'd recommend the korma. Biryani was not that good, though, dry and had a weird instant like flavor. Service was good. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Didn't like the harsh fluorescent lighting. read more

I have wanted to try Himalayan Bistro for sometime and came in today during lunch. They have a wonderful lunch special with choice of 2 items served with rice, a delicious Himalayan chopped vegetable salad, incredible naan and small dessert. The chicken vindaloo was delicious as was the sang paneer. Their naan is fluffy and wonderful. Owners and staff are so nice and very helpful. I look forward to further visits and trying many more of their great dishes. read more

Plentiful lunch special! We started with the veg samosas with house sauce and tamarind sauce and they were delicious. My son ordered the Chicken Tikka with Saag Aloo, and I had the Chicken Curry with Saag Aloo lunch specials, and they were delicious! Reasonably priced and the servicee was wonderful too. Can't wait to come back! read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Lunch special: chicken curry and chicken tikka with saag aloo, basmati rice, naan and rice pudding dessert! Delicious! - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

Good was outstanding. Extensive menu, delicious food and excellent service. Located in a shopping plaza.

The lunch special is such a good deal here! The food is really good quality I just wish it was a little spicer. And it is such a big portion, i was able to split it into lunch and dinner, i also love that they give 2 pieces of bread instead of one like other places do. The only downside was I wasn't a fan of the mango lassi for the size and the taste I didn't think it was worth the price. read more

I love this place! They are fast, the food is soooo tasty & fresh and everyone has great customer service. I've dined inside but mostly do to-go orders. The way they package their food is something not talked about. The containers seal well so the curry doesn't spill out, it's placed in a paper bag and put in a plastic bag for travel. I appreciate this!! I'm the kind of person who eats the same thing over and over and never really gets tired of it. With that, their Butter Chicken is my favorite. Tender pieces of chicken, flavorful sauce (I pick level 3-4) and rice. You MUST try this restaurant. Sam and her brother always help me out :) Thank you! read more

Recently moved to the area and we are so glad to have found this place! My husband and I ordered the tandoori wings which were SO yummy. The garlic cilantro naan was the perfect portion for two (even took some home) and it's great for garlic lovers. For entrees, I had the chicken vindaloo and he had the lamb korma. Both were incredibly delicious and the meats were so tender. We got a "medium" spice for both which was similar to a Thai 7/8. The service was great and so nice! They checked up on us often and made conversation with us. We will definitely be back! read more

We are so happy we finally discovered this gem. Everything here is delicious and very generous portions. You are always welcomed in and treated like family. One of our favorite restaurants. read more

Hands down best Indian food in all of North County. Butter chicken with a side of cheese naan is sooooooo good. Friendly staff and clean restaurant. I feel lucky that I live right down the street!!! read more

I have visited 3 times, and it has been delicious. Chana masala, tikka masala, lentils and paneer. The naan is fresh and large. The rice is fluffy and flavorful. Excellent lunch special, enough for 2 people. read more

We've been here two times now. First time blew us away and the second time equally so. The service and the food are outstanding and I'd come here once a week if I could. We had the chicken Momo dumplings and they were the show stopper. We also ordered the butter chicken, which is always a staple, and it was very very good. Garlic Naan cannot be beat and we always get two orders of that every single meal we get. The boneless tandoori chicken is always a hit. If you haven't gone to this place for food, you're missing out! read more

I was excited to try the food here after seeing the incredible reviews and super-high rating. The ratings are well-deserved. I drove 10 minutes to pick it up, and I'd drive 3x as far! The garlic naan was delish. The chicken tikka masala was incredible. Tandoori wings are a must-have. Wonderfully flavorful! Pro tip: We got heat level "2" out of 5 and it was a little too spicy for us. Start low and work up. We'll try a "1" next time. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I was excited to see Himalayan Bistro newly pop up on Yelp, and with a solid 5-star rating. We've eaten at two other area Himalayan/Indian restaurants and they were both very good. However, the depth of flavor at Himalayan Bistro takes it a notch above the others! The food is served as usual in small silver dishes but they were actually larger than expected so it was a delightful bonus to pack some home for lunch the next day. The garlic cilantro naan was perfection! Entrées were outstanding--chicken extremely tender and vegetables done just right, sauces were creamy, creamy delicious with flawless blending of spices. Choice of heat is 1 - 5, we chose #2 and the dishes had a delicious very warm glow but not overwhelming (would not have ordered higher). We do like medium hot Mexican salsa and 3/10 on the spicy Thai scale, to give a reference point. I imagine #1 here would be a good mild balanced heat, and #5 is probably lava. So choose carefully! Excellent service, not the five-star service of a stiff ritzy corporate resort, mind you, but the five-star attentive treatment you would get at a friend's house, someone who truly wants to make you comfortable and share their hospitality and family dishes with you, not someone fishing for competitive awards. It's hard enough for established eateries to make it through these difficult times, much less opening a new restaurant, but you can tell they are trying very hard to please their patrons. They are very gracious and accommodating. The decor was still a little sparse but painted in relaxing colors with prayer flags and enjoyable music videos playing. I hope eventually to see more warm accent lighting, Himalayan fabrics and wall decor but even without that the food and service warrants a 5-star. read more

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Another delicious dinner, we ordered 3 entrees, 2 lamb dishes n 1 chicken curry. Lamb n chicken were tender n excellent taste. We often came for their lunch special, great value n one could choose 2 different choices of entrees. read more

We are Oceanside locals and have been patiently waiting for a Himalayan restaurant to open in our town. They've only been open for 6 days but they've left a great impression on us. The service was fantastic and the food was full of spices and flavors which are hard to find around here. We ordered a goat curry (not pictured), garlic Naan, butter Naan, Chicken Momo, and Lamb Sekuwa, a himilayan specialty. My wife asked for the goat curry to be spicy and she was not disappointed. She told me when she's craving goat curry this will be her new go-to place. The spices inside the curry was a perfect blend. Sometimes when ordering curries it tastes like it was just the curry powder. Not this place. You can tell some love was put into it. I ordered the lamb. I believe it had been marinating due to the skewer holes gone right through the middle along with the intense flavors for such an unassuming piece of meat. I loved it and so did my daughter. It was cooked perfectly; not overcooked or undercooked. The slightly caramelized bed of onions it was sitting on had such epic flavors which embodied the entire plate. I added a squirt of lemon which came with the plate and it definitely set it over the top in the best way possible. My wife and I shared a plate of chicken momo, a favorite of ours when going to Himalayan food. There was a home made sauce in the middle which went great with it. It was so delicious we put it on our Naan bread too! We asked for some of the sauce to go because of how delicious and unique it was. The two Naan breads were standard for Naan we've had in the past. Tasty and meant to compliment the main courses. We got to meet the head cheff and, I am assuming, owner. He was very friendly and we learned he has been cooking professionally for over two decades. You can definitely tell because each dish was plated beautifully and the flavors were epic. We are happy this place opened up in Oceanside and I hope it gets more customers as word grows. They deserve it. The prices here are very pre-inflation we've all been experiencing the past year or so. Once Oceaside approves their beer and wine license, we will definitely be regulars here. Nothing beats a Taj Mahal beer with Himilayan fold. *cheffs kiss* read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Lamb Sekuwa - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I'm editing this review that I recently posted as 1 star after a horrible experience with the restaurant both royally messing up our order and taking no accountability about it. However, the owner recently reached out to me to apologize for the experience and wanted to make it right by offering us a replacement for the very incorrect order. I did appreciate this. I think throwing in a credit for next time or free appetizer or drink would have been the right thing to do, especially after the my first experience where the kitchen manager literally got into a screaming match with me when I requested a redo on our order that was not just wrong but actually physically messed me up (I have a chronic illness where spice effects my gut biome significantly). But at least they were willing to give us another meal with the correct order. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California