We had a family of 4 to feed for the night so we ordered 5 entrees and a few sides - yup more than enough feed! Mom and I had Chicken Tikka Masala. Sauce was good, chicken was a little dry but overall good. The Mango Chicken Tikka Masala was amazing. Tender chicken and great flavor. Would definitely recommend it. Vegetible samosa was good. Naan made a nice compliment - we did each garlic and cheese. The other entrees I didn't get to try but did well with the family. One had shrimp and I had some of it the next day. Not bad. Leftovers were still tasty. Everyone was happy with the meal and at the end of the day, that's what counts! In fact, now I'm curious about the store next to the restaurant to see what spices I can get to try cooking some thing on my own! read more

Himalayan Cuisine - come on in! - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

The best of the best. Order everything and everything will be the best. The best service. Professional Food Critic. read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

I don't have a reference for what "authentic" would taste like but this is the only place I go to for Indian food. If you enjoy lots of flavor and a variety of sauces and dishes this is the place. My favorites are anything Tika or masala! I tried the garlic cheese naan and now it's a must! read more

Amazing food and service, definitely recommend this place in SFO, we tried veg and non veg, both are up to the market, exceeded my expectations read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Amazing food that we had here, recommend this place in SFO - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

Food was pretty tasty, too bad we all lost our appetite after a roach jumped on my friend!!! Disgusting, I'd recommend looking to eat elsewhere read more

This place is our favorite Himalayan/Napalese restaurant in San Diego! Authentic dishes, the staff dress the part, the food is absolutely delicious, their dining room area is clean and tidy, their service is second to none. We don't mind driving all the way from South Bay to La Mesa to dine here. We love their Tandoori Chicken (boneless), Mushroom AND Chicken Tikki Masala, Chicken Momo, Chicken Biryani, and I can't forget to mention their complimentary lentil soup they serve prior to the dishes being served. The place is large enough to hold special occasions. If you love Himalayan cuisine, make sure you try this spot! read more

Our go to restaurant for Indian food! We love the chicken, tiki masala, and the Saleg paneer For appetizers, the vegetarian samosas are terrific. They offer a cilantro and a tamarind dipping sauce. The potatoes and peas are comforting in the crusty Samosa. We are wimps and order heat level number three. The cilantro, garlic, naan, and the cheese garlic naan are wonderful! We also love the chicken biryani.... If you order enough, they give you a complimentary pea soup. Be sure to order a mango lassi or ice cream to cool off your mouth afterwards! read more

Indian food has my heart! This is hands down the best Indian food in San Diego. The menu is endless, theres literally something for everyone here. Not a meat eater? They have plenty of veggie options which is great. Staff is always to nice, personable and attentive. The ambiance is pretty cool they have some cute little salt lamp decor and some nice music playing in the background. You won't be disappointed if you try this place out and trust me you'll keep coming back! read more

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2.5 stars... Promptly seated at our reserved time in a spacious dining room. Complimentary lentil soup was delivered after placing our order; fried paneer, biryani chicken and chicken tikka masala. Paneer was bland, as was the lentil soup. This surprised me because if you fail to order "mild" on most Indian dishes your tongue will suffer. Tikka nasals and biryani were both good. Check in for free dessert, we chose the galub jamon... but they were brought out with the meal, and were room temp by the time we got to them. Nice space, nice people, average food... this joint joint not make the list... read more

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Absolutely love this place came in during the week for dinner with a friend and their chicken tikka is amazing, they bring complementary lentil soup to the table. My friend ordered chili chicken and it was delicious. I have also ordered the Tandoori mixed and it was a huge amount of food. They also have an Indian market next door which I love to grab spices and teas. I come to this place often and I can not recommend enough. Servers constantly check on you and the ambiance is moody. read more

Still my favorite Indian food in San Diego!! Seriously the best spot for curry and naan. I love the chicken tikki masala, a classic. My partner gets the butter chicken and loves it. You pick 1-10 spice level, I enjoy spicy food but can only handle a 4 or 5. The curry is always so warm and smells amazing. The portions are generous and I always have some leftover for lunch the next day. The service is always so friendly and fast. We are checked on often and our waters are always replenished. I also appreciate the complimentary lentil soup. Overall an excellent place. read more

This is the first time we try this restaurant and it is bomb! This is one of the new good restaurants we tried in a while. Customer services is good. The server explained good since I didn't know what to choose between couple options. Each of the portion is good. We got Samoa for appetizer and it's big. Two of them can fill you up. I love that they bring out free soup. I would come back and try different food on the menu. I love the mango drink they have. read more

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Went here for a family dinner. Many people waiting but only for take out. Had a Himalayan Blue Lager- wonderful beer. We also tried some white house wine. Both very good. House salad was good but very large portion. Recommend splitting the salad. For apps, we had the fried cheese and simosas. The meal was proceded by lentil soup and garlic naan bread. We tried chicken curry, lamb makthani and a few other chicken dishes. Many vegetarian options available. Want to come back to try som tandoori dishes. All were flavorful and perfect temperature. Excellent rice (lighter than air-lol) . Good comfortable boothes but large tables are available for 5 or more. Pleasant interior, clean. Below average sound/noise. Parking out front is easy. Try the market next door to take home some treats. Try it you'll like it!!! read more

Coupon fraud!!! Said would not honor coupon for lunch special that says 11-3 cause there "new hours" are 11-2 even though coupon is not expired!! Hey business owner HONOR THE COUPON!! read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Coupon fraud!!! Said would not honor coupon for lunch special that says 11-3 cause there "new hours" are 11-2 even. coupon is not expired!! - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I have been in search of a great, not just good, Indian food after my most recent visit to London. While I haven't been able to find anything close to the food from London, I'm finding enough to satisfy my cravings! Himalayan Cuisine came with high recommendations and I did really enjoy the meal! I ordered butter chicken and the cheese naan. The portion size was significant. The curry came with a side and I chose basmati rice. My husband and I were able to share a serving. We ordered a spice level 4 and I thought it was perfect. I wouldn't have gone any higher. Spice is objective but I'd say that a 4 is a solid medium. It's clear that they are a very popular take out spot. You can order online for pick up! read more

This place is an epiphany on the rich, complex cuisine from Nepal. Lamb, goat, lentil and curry are on point, the vegetarian options just as great, be sure to deep dive the menu here. read more

If I could leave a 0 star I would. What happened to this place? Brought my mom here for lunch last week around 1pm. The place was pretty much empty. The food was ok but the service was absolutely horrible. We had ordered the deep fried shrimp. They came out raw. So after one bite we sent it back. The server had it refried and brought the shrimps back WITH THE ORIGINAL SHRIMP WITH A BITE MISSING BACK!!!! They refried the order of shrimp with the piece I had already bit together with the rest of the order. Is this not a huge health violation? I brought this to the managers attention and he just shrugged it off like it was something they do there regularly. My mother and I were grossed out. I was about to report it to the health department but my mother asked me not to. The server never showed his face again after dropping off the shrimps the second time. Avoid this place at all cost. read more

You can't go wrong with Himalayan Cuisine. we've been going here for years. We started with takeout and then moved to dining in: both experiences are a high recommend. there are so many dishes I enjoy here: vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, mango chicken, chicken tandoori, butter chicken, saag paneer. Our little one loves eating here too, the lentil daal is his absolute favorite. The people who work here are always kind, inviting and conscientious. Note for parents: the changing station is actually right outside of the men's and women's restrooms which can be very convenient. read more

Awesome food & great service. Best indian food I have had in a while and super affordable. 2 of us ate + drinks for $50 and brought box home. Just left and already craving it. read more

When it's midweek and you are craving for high flavour and are too lazy too cook, Indian food is a good idea. This is my first time ordering takeaway from Himalayan Cuisine and I am glad I did. On the table were Chicken Korma, Chicken Biryani and Saag Paneer, all in Spice Level 1 as digestion has not allowed for too much excitement as of late. That said, all of the food still had their base level spices and delivered. I shared the meal with a friend and she said that it tasted better than the Indian food she's had in the Mira Mesa area (win!). The biryani holds up on it's on and the yoghurt it came with was delicious. And I love paneer so the saag was great. Korma was new to me and it was a bit more "bland" compared to the other two, but still good. The saag and korma came with carb sides so I picked naan and basmati. Also, the order came with a container of daal which was comforting. My friend also ordered mango lassi -also delicious and refreshing for yesterday's warm day. We barely made a dent on the order and still had a good amount of leftovers. The restaurant looked good but was empty as it was after the lunch rush but it smelled so good in there while I waited for my food. It was a busy afternoon for takeway orders. Also a boon is there is a grocery store next door with Muslim Indian goods, and tons of parking on the lot. Will definitely come back! 10/10 read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Chicken Biryani Himalayan Daal Soup Chicken Korma Saag Paneer Mango Lassi + naan and basmati rice - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

This place has been constantly good over the years. They also give large portions. One of my favorite places for takeout. read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and plain naan to go. Pretty good stuff. - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

First visit to Himalayan Cuisine, we stopped by on a Tuesday around 3pm - Our waitress greeted us warmly at the entrance and we were promptly seated. The restaurant is bigger than I expected from the pictures, there were about 4 other tables being served alongside from what I could tell. She kindly took our orders and we were served our complimentary lentil soup right away. Our food arrived within the next 15 mins. I opted for a Mango Lassi, it was smooth and not too sweet, the Chicken Tikka Tandoori was juicy and flavorful as well. The Garlic + Cilantro Naan was a must, delicious! Also tried Gulab Jamun for the first time, and these were definitely sweet but I was expecting that, yummy as well! We'll be coming back! read more

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Food was alright, not great. Ordered saag paneer-it was good but not the best that I have ever had. The rice was a nice touch. The chicken momos were HORRIBLE. They were either really overcooked or it was saved from the night before. The momo's outside was hard and rubbery and not chewable. They ended up taking it off the bill but this was after multiple stares from the staff. Sorry, but you can clearly see that it was overcooked or just reheated. It's almost like when you buy a bag of frozen dumplings and you heat it up in the microwave but it dries out the dumpling. The vegetable samosas were good and piping hot. read more

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Deeeeeeelicious!!!! We tried it because it was close to home. The quality is so good especially for the price. Tikka masala was a must and same with the saag paneer. We would probably skip the lamb briyani because the other 2 items are way better and we have our eyes on the butter chicken next . We ordered to-go for this trip and the food held up really well. Still just as bomb 2 days later for lunch. It was very fast pickup and the seating area was cute too if we wanted to eat in. Next time! read more

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Always. Good and friendly service here.Our favorite dishes are garlic naan ,chicken chili, lamb choila& eggplant. read more

We come here as often as we can but always on our anniversary. The staff always remembers us and makes us feel special. Our favorite dish is the Malai Kofta! read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

Every time we eat here they don't disappoint! The food is always the best flavor! We are regulars here and we've never had bad food or poor service. Excellent food! read more

This is the spot. This is my favorite place so far for my curry fix. Located in a plaza with ample parking, you will be greeted promptly and seated. We came on a Saturday night and there was no wait. My wife and I were absolutely craving curry and we ordered a specialty lamb and chicken curry. You can choose naan or rice as your side, so we went one of each. The curries were right out of the pan hot and the taste was nothing like I've had ordering the typical tikka masala near my work. I would love to come back and explore more of their menu. read more

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Whatever you do CALL in your order. They take your money and do not read the online orders, meaning you have to wait for them your order in the restaurant, no apology offered. The food is terrible. Consider other options!! read more

The portions here are gigantic. I had the chicken tikka masala and it was very tasty. I do wish the rice was flavored in some way but the white rice was still good. My partner had the chicken tandoori and felt that it was a bit dry. We shared samosas and the garlic cheese bread which I thought were both delicious. The servers were very nice and attentive. I also really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, it felt very homey. read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Cheese Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Fabulous!!!!!!! Everything was great. It was just like having dinner in Kathmandu. We'll be coming back again and again.

I love the food at the Himalayan it's delicious!! I don't eat spicy but they have all levels of spice. The garlic naan bread is freshly made and amazing! I have eaten both vegetarian and meals w meat. My favorite is the Tiki Masala - vegetarian! The soup is very good too. The ambiance is perfect for a couple or a group. Just going through the doors the smells welcome you in. I go there often - for dinner. Service is outstanding and I love the people there. read more

Place is tucked in the heart of La Mesa and its incredible Indian food that delivers. I have the chicken curry with rice and the Papad as an appetizer. Needless to say the flavor and the spices are blended extremely well! Service was great too! read more

Himalayan Cuisine - 38. Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

How do I even begin? First, I've never had Nepalese cuisine before but after our first visit, I'm hooked. We came into such a cozy, warm, and inviting atmosphere and was seated right away. To start, we ordered their Masala Chai and Mango Lassi. Both drinks were an absolute treat. The spice and warmth of their Masala Chai was just so addicting, I could easily see myself having it every time we come back. Similarly, the Mango Lassi was such a rich, delightfully sweet, and tart mango flavor that was also so addicting (this means a lot for me considering how mango is my favorite fruit and not a lot of places get that flavor down right). For our entrees, we got the Lamb Tandoori and the Tofu Tikka Masala. These were to die for. The lamb was cooked to perfection!!! It was so tender, juicy, and seasoned perfectly. Not too salty, or overpowering, but just enough to enhance the natural flavor of lamb. It came on a sizzling plate that you'd immediately recognize as soon as it came out of the kitchen. My wife got the Tofu Tikka Masala and we were entirely convinced it was the best curry we've EVER had across various Asian cuisines. The curry was such a wonderful deep flavor and a perfectly warm and hearty consistency. Not only that, but they were even able to make the flavor of the tofu stand out among this harmony of spices and deep flavors. But besides the amazing food, service was also at the same level! Folks were kind and attentive, and we thought the older gentleman that checked on us at the end of our meal was so charming that we knew we had to come back again and again and bring more people with us. For local SD Foodies, this place is A MUST. We can't wait to come back and try our way through the whole menu!! Thank you Himalayan Cuisine! read more

Great food, great value charming decor. Services was quick no nonsense service. Not rude, but definitely not friendly.. just something to be noted. read more

Whenever I want curry I go to the Himalayan place to meet my fix. The ambience is nice and reminiscent of Nepal with the pictures that are displayed along with certain furniture pieces. The service is quick and the waitstaff is always nice and pleasant and will answer any questions you may have. read more

Food is delicious! I tried the mango chicken for the first time, unsure what to expect. It was so good, I had to order it again the next time I returned! The touch of mango pieces in the chicken sauce is such a nice touch. The garlic naan is always delicious. We tried their bone-in tandoori chicken tonight it was delicious. We always order samosas too for appetizers. Service is always great. Ambiance is nice, chill. A welcoming environment where we can take our little kids too. read more

I was here a little more than 4 years ago. Much improved in both service and taste of the cuisine. Excellent parking and easy on the wallet. The Veg. Korma was delightfully on the slightly sweet side. read more

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One of our favorite places in San Diego! Great service, great quality food. They give you a complimentary lentil soup. We always get the Chicken tikka masala, and the garlic naan. The entrees come with your choice of naan or rice, and my husband loves the chili chicken. The momos are unique twists on dumplings (Tibetan) and the mango lassi is delicious. Always enjoy this place and service and food quality are always consistent. Family friendly! And great value for the price as well. read more

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A great place for some great food. The lunch special is back after an absents and covid. But I am happy to report its back and better than ever. still the same great food with even more on your plate. Each lunch special comes with a cup of soup prior to the meal. And then you pick your 2 main dishes options for both vegetarian and meat eaters, jasmine rice, naan bread, a portion of pickled veggie, and a rice pudding type dessert. It is a full meal served 11am- 2pm for only 11.95 I always have leftovers to bring home, and they are even better reheated if that's possible. A great way to try them out. Lunch special is very flavorful but not to spicy for the average person. The great thing about everything else on the main meal menu is you pick your pricy level they ask everyone as their order what number spicy so it's great for getting together with friends who like different levels so spicy, and everyone is still happy ;) read more