Cannot say enough good things about this place. In 6 months we've been here 4 times. We drive the hour because it is THAT good. One tip, always make a reservation. This place is tiny, like maybe 12 tables tiny. We've never waited more than a few minutes with our reservations. Also remember this is BYOB. They will open your bottle and promptly provide wine glasses as well. The service you receive here is amazing. Everyone is so friendly and they are always refilling your water. The food...the best part eh? The food is beyond amazing. We had gone to an indian restaurant in NYC and paid triple what we paid here. The food here is 10 times better than NYC too. We have had the chicken tikka masala which is a MUST. Even if you think you won't like it, do yourself the favor and order this. We have also had palak paneer which is my personal staple. This just tastes so much better than anywhere I've ever had it. This past time we tried the chili paneer as an app and my goodness was this good. It is spicy, but it is so good. I also branched out of my comfort zone and tried the Mali kafta (I hope I'm spelling it right) and was so pleasantly surprised. This is even better than the palak paneer, which I never thought was possible. For appetizers we usually get the samosas which are both very, very good. I honestly cannot say enough good about this tiny little gem in Lancaster city. If it wouldn't have been for Yelp we would have never found this fantastic establishment. From the moment you walk in the door, you feel like you're part of the family. read more

Very good food, but very poor on the service aspect. Saturday night dinner. It's busy. I was the last of the party of seven. No water, I did order some tea. So I wasn't too thirsty. No follow up with whether I wanted more tea either. Food came out fairly quickly and tasted excellent. That's the only saving grace for this place. Minus two stars for wait staff seeing multiple times that everyone in our party had plates except for me. I had to use the saucer from my tea. So if you're good with being thirsty the entire meal and eating off a tiny plate, this is the place for you. Indian places are kind of a dime a dozen. Maybe some training for the wait staff and the manager are in order. read more

Himalayan Curry & Grill - No plate for you! Eat off your saucer! - Indian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Worst dining/dinner experience in both of our lives! The waitress was rushing us from the start. We entered at 8:45 and left at 9:11. They have no manager. It's run by a team of rude and unprofessional servers. They kept clearing our plates and utensils away almost by force, before we even finished! Almost as if they wanted to kick us out cuz they all had a party to go to! The food was okay. read more

After trying this place for the first time I fell in love and would consider it my new favorite!! Honestly, it is incredible! The lentils and dumplings were by far my favorite. The restaurant is BYOB so bring some wine to sip on with dinner. The staff is so helpful and knowledgeable. They give great recommendations and really know their stuff. I love spicy but only asked for a level 5 heat and still thought it was spicy so be careful! If you order something and feel it is too spicy they will bring you some plain yogurt to mix in to dilute the heat. The only con I could say about this place is that it is very small and can feel a bit cramped. I had a table in the back corner and had made reservations prior to coming so this was not an issue for me BUT I did feel bad for the tables right next to the front door with people practically pressed up against their table waiting to be seated. read more

Himalayan Curry & Grill - Indian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Fantastic! Cant beat it for authenticity and delicious food. I Love the vindaloo.

Wonderful food. Outstanding service. Make sure you get a reservation ahead of time. You will not be disappointed. read more

Are there for dinner on a Friday night! All the food was very good, tasty but not overwhelmingly hot and spicy. The restaurant is very small so you should make a reservation before going at popular times. It is a BYOB so you can bring your own wine. I love good food at at reasonable prices and this place was fantastic! read more

Himalayan Curry & Grill - Chili paneer was vey delicious with a sweet and spicy marinade. It was cooked to perfection with fresh made and well cooked paneer! - Indian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I've had their buffet (lunch only) an ordered off the menu during dinner. Both were great experiences. Their menu is primarily Nepalese but they do have other selections. The buffet has a good variety. Less selection than some buffets I've been to, but you can tell the focus is on quality. Service was timely and they were there when we needed drink refills or to clear our plates. Definitely make reservations for dinner (required Friday and Saturday). It's a fairly small place so it fills up! Also note that they close from 2-5p as a break between lunch and dinner. Definitely recommend and will return in the future. read more

My husband I celebrated our anniversary last night by going to the Himalayan Curry & Grill. The food is authentic, prepared with skill and love, presented beautifully with excellent service. The staff is warm and friendly. Oh, and did I mention that the food is delicious! Gosh, I can't say enough good things about the whole experience; just go see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. But, do make a reservation well in advance! read more

Himalayan Curry & Grill - Indian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Excellent food, service and ambiance. We're so happy they have reopened for dining. Definitely one our favorite places in Lancaster City. We are looking forward to our next visit. read more

Parking is impossible, so be warned - and for a takeout-only restaurant (currently), that makes it really difficult to order from them, since there's no nearby parking that's convenient (and double-parking on Orange St during rush hour/dinnertime is a nightmare). But if you're able to get there, the food is fantastic. Generous portions, and their naan varieties are all delicious. read more

Got the lunch box chicken chattinad and vegetable samosas to go. My friend and I split it and we were so full after. Everything was so delicious and the service was amazing and very welcoming. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area. Hopefully they will be open for indoor dining and we could try the lunch buffet! read more

Himalayan Curry & Grill - Chicken Chattinad and Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The selections are copious and well described. Food was delicious, hot and very generous servings ( would limit next amount) . The cars for pickup were lined up outside with blinkers and - with Covid and Saturday- it was busy. The staff hustled and it was well worth short wait. Will go back - soon to eat inside. ( When they say hot - it is HOT) read more

This restaurant is wonderful. The food is delicious and well priced. The service is efficient and the servers are so kind. Recommend without reservation. read more

This is a very good Indian restaurant in the heart of downtown Lancaster. Great food, friendly staff. They are also very busy for dinner, especially on weekends. I highly recommend reservations if going on a Friday-Sunday!!! I will go back again next time in Lancaster!!! read more

Tasty Indian dishes in small but charming street-side restaurant I center city Lancaster. Food, including a buffet has been consistently very good. read more

It's Nepalese food, not authentic Indian food. Very similar to Chinese restaurants serving Japanese food. It will work if you're in a pinch! ;) read more

Hubby and I have been frequenting this restaurant Since moving to Lancaster in 2016, almost on a weekly basis! The owners are the sweetest people and the food is out of this world. I usually get the spicy lamb korma, which is creamy, spicy and the lamb is super tender and falls apart in my mouth. The garlic naan is always hot and fresh, effect amount of garlic! The vegetable samosas and cauliflower Manchurian are my absolute favorite appetizers! Both never disappoint. Finally, the mango lassi cuts the spice so well but doesn't take away from any of the flavors. I couldn't recommend Himalayan anymore than I do, to everyone! read more

Solid lunch buffet. Small place and plenty busy. Good food selection.

A fantastic restaurant with a very wide variety of choices. Whether you're a newcomer to Nepalese/Indian cuisine (we are in Lancaster County after all) or a more adventurous eater - there are excellent options for all tastes. For appetizers the Chicken (or Veggie) Momos and Manchurian Cauliflower can't be beat. For mains I've found the Chicken Tikka Masala, Kukhura ko Masu (gravy option), Salmon Moolie and Lamb Korma are consistently excellent. Be sure to order some of the garlic naan bread. As noted in other places, this is a small (but efficient) restaurant, so reservations are highly recommended. Also note it is BYOB - so do some research as to what Whites/Reds (or beer!) will compliment your meal. read more

Pros: The food and the staff. The food is amazing. I've never had a bad meal, whether it be at the lunch buffet or for dinner. It's always fresh and hot and they replace each dish in the buffet fairly regularly. The staff themselves are fast, polite and always willing to help you with the menu. Con: The only downside to the establishment is the size. The restaurant can hold a max of 20-25 people and it fills up fast. My advice, get there as early as possible. read more

Beautiful little restaurant, excellent service, great food and more than reasonable prices. We were visiting Lancaster from out of state. If we lived anywhere nearby, the wife and I would eat at HC&G frequently. read more

If you're looking for authentic Indian cuisine, I would look no further than Himalayan Curry & Grill. The food is spot on delicious and the staff are super friendly! We've eaten in-house as well as got take-out and it's always a home-run. This will be the 2nd New Years in a row that we've gotten their takeout and I already know there will be a 3rd. If you're in the area I strongly suggest that you give this place a try. You won't be disappointed!! Also, I would add a picture of our food but I'm always so excited to eat, it's gone before I think about it! read more

The food and service here are beyond compare. The best food In Lancaster City! I especially enjoy the vindaloo and naan.

What a gem of a find. My husband and I are visiting from Southern California. We have lots of Indian food out where we are but nothing compares to what we experienced here. The food is so fresh, so flavorful, so well balanced. I was really surprised. We asked for a side of some chili or spicy sauce and the owner brought out her vindaloo paste. It was extraordinary. Truly something to behold. The way it danced on the palette, I couldn't get enough of it. We started with the Nepalese snack platter. It was quite spicy and I enjoyed trying something I hadn't before. The radish pickle was one of my favorite items. Then we moved on to the Indian food and each dish was so unique in its characteristics. You could tell the spice mixtures were put together for each dish specifically. We are here just a few more days and are planning on going back Monday night for the once a week dinner buffet. We will be making a reservation for certain. The place is a bit small, very popular and reservations are needed in the evening for sure. It's well worth it though! read more

. This is a small spot with limited seating. It's a basic buffet style set-up. I'm from NYC so I've had tons of great Indian food to compare to. The food here is pretty good but the people are not. They never smile, always has a "don't care" look in their face, they don't greet you and provide that positive guest service. I used to order take-out from here at least 2x a week.. and every time they would ask for the name. Really? If a regular customer comes to you, you don't interact? Never even smile or greets you. Only reason they are in business is because this is the only Indian restaurant by downtown. They need to fix their attitude. I stopped ordering and eating in here mainly cuz of their attitude. Especially the mother. read more

Worst place ever ! I never had such a horrific experience I had a cockroach in my curry and when I pointed to the waiter he took it inside and the lady from the front appeared after 5 minutes and said I'm confused. The quality of the food is terrible. Please be warned. Later another waiter whispered to me stating that this is what they do and do not pass the tips also to the employees. I'm deeply saddened and disheartened by this experience. I cannot believe the sanitary depart of Lancaster does not shut this place down. read more

Nice, quaint restaurant hidden in Lancaster city. I've driven down Orange St almost daily and failed to realize Himalayan Curry & Grill was tucked in behind Rite Aid. Had a 5pm reservation on Friday, and I'm glad we did, because the place fills up FAST. Do yourself a favor, call a few days in advance to make a reservation, from what I understand, walk-ins barely seat because reservations are rarely canceled. Now for the food. I never had 'Himalayan' style food before, but I meticulously researched the menu prior to my visit so I could settle on something and not panic order (like I usually do). Settled on Chicken Chatpata for an appetizer. The flavor was amazing! Had some good heat (spicy) to it and the chicken was juicy. For my entree, I choose Chicken Biryani. I asked for a Medium spice and that was the perfect amount. Rice was tasty and the dish was packed with chicken. Also got a side of garlic naan, WOW, so darn good! All in all food was great and service was great as well! Plates were cleared quickly, water topped off and we were asked a few times how we enjoyed everything. The servers really care. read more

Not only does this place have good Indian (and Nepalese) food, it also has a pleasant, romantic atmosphere and convenient downtown location. One of my favorite restaurants downtown, it's a little off the beaten track of King and Queen Streets, but it's still busy so be sure to make a reservation or be prepared to wait outside for a bit (there's only 1 small couch to sit on inside). BYOB with no extra charge. I've tried many vegetarian dishes, I especially love the palak paneer and veg samosas. Prices are really good for the portions and quality, so get some appetizers and naan too! read more

First time visiting downtown Lancaster (from Philly) and was amazed at how pretty and busy it is! Way to go, Lancaster! This restaurant is fantastic. Very attractively decorated. It's small and we got the last table. Many had reservations. The service was excellent and friendly. We ordered the Nepali snack appetizer which was served in a dish similar to a bento box. Spicy, crunchy, tangy and delicious. My husband ordered goat which was super tender and flavorful. I got lentils with spinach. Everything was perfect. Portions are generous. I had leftovers today for lunch. It is a BYOB. The bill was very reasonable. We will definitely return! read more

We missed our reservation by 10 minutes. We were called, told we should have called two hours before if we were going to be late, then the hostess hung up. Usually great food, but this attitude is unacceptable. read more

Great Nepali food. I love trying new foods and new restaurants and this one didn't disappoint. The momos and samosas were fantastic! We will be back! read more

This is a frequent favorite for my gf and I. Lunch buffet was always on point and now with COVID their take out system is just as good. They always read back your order and confirm everything, give you an ETA for when the food will be ready. The food is great, always consistently good flavor and texture. Chicken pakora is one of my favorite sides and it's gluten free so I can share with my gf. Highly recommend even during carry out only times. The sauces they include are always fresh and must be home made, the food also comes in a considerable portion size and makes for good leftovers. read more

I truly believe this is the best Indian cuisine I've ever eaten. That's saying a lot, because we live not too far from little India in NJ. Every dish at Himalayan Curry & Grill is incredible, but last night, the shrimp on my mixed grill plate were phenomenal. Those grilled shrimp were probably as good as any shrimp I've ever had--anywhere. read more

Himalayan Curry & Grill - Indian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love the buffet!! So many flavorful options. My only issue is their odd hours. Every time I'm get a craving for this place they are closed. I believe their closed every week day 2-5. Because it's a small space it can be a bit of a wait during prime dinner hours. They only offer the buffet at lunch and Monday nights read more

My favorite restaurant/food in Lancaster County. The best Indian/Nepalese food in at least PA I've ever had.

After reading outstanding reviews of this place for the last two years or so I had been trying to get here for sometime. I wish I had not waited so long. I can't remember the last time I ate a meal that actually gave me a thrill. As I left the small, quaint lunch buffet my senses felt as if I had just eaten in Nepal. Items that stood out for me were tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, mixed vegetables with cashew sauce, and amazing rice pudding. I usually like to try a new place several times before I review them, but I could not wait to share my experience of this great new find. read more

Quaint little place to enjoy some amazing culinary wizardry. Unfortunately with covid we can only enjoy the take out, however, they don't miss a beat. Every curry is creamy and smooth. They'll even kick up the heat of any dish you desire. Word of advice...don't forget the naan. Order 2 or 3 because you're going to love it! read more

Best service and food quality! Staff is so sweet and all food is fresh and has bold flavor! I highly recommend trying something new each time you visit! Everything is delicious and reasonably priced. read more

One of my favorite restaurants not just in Lancaster city and county but really anywhere.