This is the best restaurant I have ever been to! The employees are so kind and welcoming. The chef cooks AMAZING meals. Best momo by far! The restaurant is kept clean and organized every time I eat there. The food always comes out hot, fresh, and in large quantities. The management must treat their employees great because their employees are always so nice and I have noticed all of their employees are always smiling and pleasant. :) My favorite restaurant, HANDS DOWN. read more

I loved everything about this place. It was chill and nice environment, the service was exactly what you need... Not overly friendly. We got a couple of curries, Naan, and the mo mos. We also got two drinks but they were the best... Kind of the cheap side which was nice, but for a cocktail just something was missing. Probably wouldn't order drinks again, but the food... I will be back very very soon read more

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant - Pork mo mos. The spices and sauce are just yummy - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great carry out, great food, great menu. One of the best Indian spots in DC. After covid it is definitely worth stopping in as well.

Horrible delivery experience. I ordered my food at 8:47 on a Monday night through eat24 and it said it should be delivered around 9:47. I called them at 10 to inquire about my food and the person on the phone told me my order was on its way and that it will take another 15 mins to arrive. They didn't even have the decency to apologize for the delay or make it up in any way. 30 mins later my food had yet not arrived, I called again to ask about my food and the same person picks up, tells me they tried contacting me (when they didn't) and when I asked how long, he said that it was on its way and is in line as there is other food to be delivered. When I asked him to cancel my order and refund me my money, he said he'll call the delivery person and ask his whereabouts, 5 mins later and after much yelling, he is still talking to the delivery person and then tells me my food is on its way and that the driver will be there in 5 mins. They won't cancel my order and refund me my money even after repeatedly asking for it. 10 mins later my food arrives, a full 2 hrs after I had placed my order at 10:47. I have never dealt with such horrible customer experience and lackadaisical service. I don't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Fantastic service, great tasting food. Would love to visit regularly! Edited to add: we visited a second time and received the same great service and exceptional food. Our toddler loved the food and so did our aged parents. Highly recommend the place! read more

We've eaten in and done take out a number of times and it's always amazing. We haven't had a bad dish yet. Each dish is so rich and flavorful. We typically get one of their lamb dishes, paneer, a few steamed mo mo dumplings... Really can't go wrong here. And if you like spicy food, they can definitely turn up the heat for you! read more

Ordered delivery of Salmon Tikka, Lamb Ko Jhir, Spinach Chat on 6/17/17. 1. The delivery came WITHOUT cutlery (fork/spoon/knife)! How am I supposed to eat without cutlery? Simple rule of thumb: If someone orders delivery, they need disposable cutlery! 2. The Spinach Chat was too salty and soaked in oil. It felt like something a sleepy 4yr old whipped up in the kitchen, not something that costs $7. 3. The Salmon Tikka came with only 3 measly pieces of salmon AND no sauce or anything to use to eat the rice. If I wanted to eat plain white rice by itself, you bet I would NOT have ordered it from Himalayan Heritage Restage! $17 for the crap I got was pure ROBBERY!!! It made no sense...it was (and is) very upsetting to pay so much for GARBAGE! 4. The Lamb Ko Jhir also came without any sauce. It was basically spiced meat and a tiny ring/slice of onion. This was a distasteful waste of over $40! Never again. I would strongly advise anyone planning on coming or ordering from here to seek an alternative...unless your goal is to waste your money. read more

I brought my cousin here to try some unique cuisine, so I made sure to stay away from the Indian side of the menu and dive into the truly different Himalayan dishes. I was disappointed that the spiciest they could make the dishes was a hint above hot to my biased tongue, but otherwise the food was good. I was a big fan of the Khasi ko Bhutaan - goat offal appetizer - where the innards were nice and crispy, the ingredients complemented each other well, and the dish was a nice size for sharing (which didn't happen). I also tried the momo but there were communication issues as I tried to figure out what came with sauce, or a choice of sauce, or no sauce... In the end, there were momo, and they were delicious, and the sauce was good but not what I really wanted. I can deal. My cousin raved about the vegetarian dish she ordered and there are plenty of high-quality, authentic veg dishes on order for those who observe. The Sikharni was the only Himalayan dessert, and that was well worth it. The sweetened, spiced yoghurt dish was almost like a custard or mousse, healthy and delicious. Service in-person was just fine, unlike some earlier reviews I read (mostly regarding take-out I think). Would return. read more

It's a nice looking place. The food was just ok, and the service was slowish. It seemed like the hot spices overpowered the food so I didn't finish my meal. However my daughter loved her meal here. If you like hot spicy food and are in no hurry to eat you should check it out. read more

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I am from Nepal I went to Himalayan heritage to test Nepali cousin .I am very sorry to say that food and customer service was terrible and worst .they are not happy at all to attend us there was another Tibetan family they were treated same way . They are writing reviews after us I think . Need to improve 1 ) warm welcome 2 ) good authentic Nepali food 3) smile on the face 4) respect your Nepali customer 5 ) don't be bias. read more

Wow!! This place is a hidden gem. Absolutely adorable inside. The service is excellent and the momos are amazing. The prices are extremely affordable. I'll keep coming back. read more

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant - Spicy chicken momo. Amazing - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I agree with other reviewers who think that this is a hidden germ. I like the atmosphere. It is quiet and classy. I can take my elderly father in law there and feel comfortable. I like Veggy Pakora for an appetizer and dumplings. Garlic naan is great. Other special Naans - don't worry. They may be more pricy and sweet (( Food presentation always look high end. This is a solid place to go to when you do not know.. where to take your partner for dinner. It is not loud, nice ambiance, and food is superb and have gourmet presentation. I also find it very affordable. My only complaint - the tables are small, and sometimes cannot accommodate all the dishes. Other than that - it is my go to place, when I do not know where to take my company. read more

Really good chicken tikka masala and they can make it very spicy which is great! I wish the delivery didn't take so long though.

700 reviews!! I've never had Nepalese food before. It was very good. Sort of a cross between Indian and Taiwanese cuisine. We started with the chicken Mo:mo (dumplings). These were pretty similar to the dumplings that you would order with dim sum. They were served with a spicy red sauce that was pretty tasty. We also had some sort of traditional Nepalese appetizer that had onions and dried beans (almost like corn nuts) with a spicy/earthy taste to it. I liked this even more than the dumplings. Our entrees were the Nepalese style curry and the Himalayan Karahi. We had the Nepalese curry with chicken, it is a tomato based sauce with coriander, cumin, and cilantro. This was pretty familiar to me, it reminded me a lot of Indian dishes that I've had. Very good, lots of flavor, a good amount of spice. The Himalayan Karahi was a mixture of lamb and chicken barbecued with vegetables in a red wine sauce. I liked the lamb especially. This sauce was a little different than what I am used to, but delicious and flavorful. Lots of spices and the tiniest bit of earthy flavor that was in the appetizer. Service was friendly, food was great. Try it out! read more

I am so disappointed with this restaurant. We visited this restaurant last week with my family and had the worst service ever. We were 9 people and most of them came to visit DC all the way from Nepal. We all got the Nepali thali since they said they had the thali. First of all, I first took my fam to New York's Nepali restaurant and we all found the thali here is nothing like it. The items in thali were very few for the price. Worst part: they said we could take more rice. So we had to order more rice multiple times. And YES, we are 9 people. So we need more rice. BUT the waiters gave us that face that makes you feel bad about asking for more. Moreover, they took forever to bring it. I dont know if they treated us bad thinking that brown people dont tip or what not, but we left these guys BIG FAT TIPS just to prove it even though the food was soooo mediocre and the price was as high as Everest can get. With fewer items in Nepali Thali and mediocre taste combined with VERY bad service, i don't know what i paid $15 per thali for. To put it in perspective, Nepali thali in Manhattan, New York, in average, costs $10 with excellent service and a lot more items. read more

We've lived near this fantastic place in Adams Morgan for years dinning in and recently take out where the portions were ample compared to some of what we've been seeing since the pandemic. All the best Indian meals the shrimp biryani my fav. Enjoy! read more

Complex flavors, true vindaloo heat. I think we'll be coming back here! I and my hubby Martin don't eat at Indian restaurants very often, because as a born and raised Londoner, he complains that Americanized Indian food is a pale imitation of the spicy and flavorful fare he loved in England. But last night, he was willing to give HH a fair shake. The interior was dark, and we have old eyes, so we had some trouble reading the menu. The host asked if we wanted a candle, and we said "please". He disappeared into the back for a while, so long in fact I really suspected he was avoiding us, until he finally returned with what he called a "traditional" Nepali lamp. For some reason that gesture struck me as extraordinarily gracious. I wasn't in the mood for anything very spicy, and my eye was caught by the description of one of the house specialties - the goat curry. Martin was pleased I wanted that, because that freed him up to get the other dish he wanted, the chicken vindaloo. We also ordered a starter of onion baji, a bread basket, and some raita on the side. We may have waited a long time to get food -- I'm not sure, because we were comfortable, and had good beverages (a fume blanc for me, a Kingfisher for Martin). The onion baji wasn't what Martin expected -- they were essentially well-seasoned onion rings. But that's evidently the way it goes with baji - there are lots of variations out there. Our main dishes were delivered and squeezed onto the small table. I spooned up some rice and a chunk of goat, which was served on the bone. I totally loved that goat. It was so tender, and the flavors of the sauce were rich and complex, even without any heat. Loved it with the raita, and also with the naan. The bread basket included one naan, one garlic naan, and an onion kulcha. All were toasted to perfection in the tandoor. The plain naan was light and perfect. The onion kulcha was chock full of tender spring onion. The garlic naan was extra intense with lots of garlic. At first Martin said his chicken vindaloo was good, but not very hot. After a few minutes, he revised his assessment -- hot, and getting hotter. I tried a tiny piece, and could tell that eating more than a few pieces of that stuff was going to be death on my poor heartburn, so I stopped right there. Martin loved the goat as much as I did. In fact, he finished it off. We had the rest of the vindaloo packed up and took it home. I know he did that just because he wouldn't have to worry about me eating that, whereas the goat would have tempted me terribly. The service was perhaps slow at times, but everyone was so friendly and polite. Several servers asked us about the vindaloo, apparently worried that it was too hot for us. Martin tried desperately to reassure them. He fears that they will give in to pressure and back down on the heat. Hopefully they won't! The last pleasant surprise of the evening was the bill - right around $60 for a sumptuous dinner, complete with several servings of alcohol. I'm giving this lovely evening meal four stars simply because we've only gone once. I look forward to coming back and being impressed a second time, and awarding that fifth star. read more

The first thing you'll notice as you walk into the Himalayan Heritage (HH) is the cozy nature of this small little restaurant. Random stranger are seated at small table in a close proximity that makes patrons unwilling eavesdroppers of random conversations. HH may be small, but contrary to popular belief, size doesn't matter as this little gem will astound you with big flavors without big prices. My wife and I walked into HH this past Saturday night in order to celebrate her birthday (a few days early) by trying out a new restaurant. I had found articles written about the HH with an overwhelming consensus amongst restaurant critics and regulars that fans should keep this their little secret. Articles and descriptions almost made it sound like to share the greatness of the HH would spoil it with large crowds and long waits. Enter the sometimes witty-but-too-humble-to-call-himself-smart husband Antonio. Being a huge fan and connoisseur of Indian Food, my wife chose this place for her birthday dinner after reading those articles which I kindly forwarded on to her during my lunchtime internet "escapes" from work. The witty husband part came into play when I, Antonio of sometimes sound mind and tubby body called up HH and made a Saturday night reservation for two at 8:30pm. Just enough time for the wife to get dolled up, leave our suburban paradise, sneak into DC and fight for a not-too-far parking spot in population dense Adams Morgan. Yes, walking into HH on Saturday night at 8-ish PM I was glad that I made a reservation. The small entrance was crowded with people waiting for a table and patron crowding at the bar waiting for their food orders to arrive. The hostess greeted the people in front of us with a very warm Good evening" and "Do you have a reservation"? "I do!" screamed the voice inside my little head. As the people in front of us sadly said "no" and waited for an open table to become available. When the hostess greeted us with the same warm hello and question, I quickly responded "Yes" and gave my name. We took five steps to a small table next to a window with a sign that said "RESERVED" and my full name (albeit misspelled, but can you blame them?) in big letters. Seeing this sign I felt like a big important person and happily turned to my wife and said, "Man, I'm glad I made a reservation". Sitting down at the table our waitress arrived, welcomed us and introduced herself. She also brought over a delicious free appetizer of spiced soy beans in a tasty but slightly spicy sauce. My wife and I scanned the menu happily "oohing" and "aahing" with all of the delectable choices. Ordering our drinks, we continued to read through the menu trying hard to decide on two dishes to share. Being a huge fan of Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala, my choice was clear as I consider myself a connoisseur of these dishes. The wife (happy with my predictable choice) decided to choose the Chef Special Biryani which consisted of lamb, chicken and shrimp...YUM! Satisfied with our choices we enjoyed our drinks and polished off our complimentary soy bean appetizer. Our real appetizer of veggie Samosas arrived a few minutes later. The wife and I tore into them like wolves at steak. By the way, does anyone else but me chuckle at the description of a delicious veggie friendly appetizer by using the most carnivore of comparisons? Hahaha! Anyway, I digress! The Samosas were delicious as I freely used the Tamarin and spicy green sauces. The flaky Samosa crust was delicious hiding the tasty potato and pea filling hidden on the inside. In what seemed less than two seconds, the two Samosas were sent to oblivion, never to be seen or heard from again. Next of kin were not notified. Our food arrived piping hot and smelling amazing! My butter chicken was placed before me while the wife's Chef Special Biryani was placed in the middle of the table. Mouth watering I think we only mumbled, "This looks awesome" before diving into the bounty. Let me tell you that the appearance of the food didn't let us down as our palates soon screamed with delight. This food was (as my wife says it) amazing!! To call our food an amazing would be a GROSS understatement. I prefer to use the world PHENOMENAL! Being huge fans of Indian food, we could NOT find anything wrong or ill criticism of the Himalayan Heritage's food. The service, presentation and taste all combined with the small intimate setting to truly create a marvelous dinner outing. Best part of this was that the wife was very impressed with the choice. Mark one down for Fat Daddy's choice. As we finished off our food (in between compliments and accolades for the taste and flavors), plans were made to stop by the Himalayan Heritage in the near future. Check out my profile and blog for more detailed reviews. read more

Ill start by admitting the food here was delicious (admittedly typical Indian food, yummy and heavy)... but we will never come back. Our party of 15 people stuffed our faces, had a great time, a 4-star quality time, until the check came. We got the bill and were a little surprised at the high total, but there were so many of us we figured the high total was probably accurate and too complicated to review item by item. One of our party members discovered 15 EXTRA orders of lamb vindaloo ($225). I was impressed that he could make sense of that long bill, and shocked to find out he was right. We told our waiter and he took the extra orders off the tab without even questioning us...or apologizing. He grabbed the check, brought us a new one, and walked away. You don't just remove $225 from a tab without some conversation first. It was obvious to all of us that he was trying to take advantage of our large group. That's the kind of service that ruins your impression of a company, but this is likely just one story and one jerk waiter, so if you're looking for a good place to eat try the food here, just be very mindful of your bill. read more

This place is great for delivery, if you hate actually receiving your food. After more than 2 hours of waiting, they assured me that we're the next stop for their delivery. When it still didn't show up, I called back and was assured we're next on their queue. I'm not sure if the food is good, but literally nothing is worth this wait. I hate this place and everyone associated with it. I'm so hungry. read more

This place is amazing and I am so glad I found it! It was so good last night, I'm literally ordering it again tonight. They get points, in my book, for originality: how many Nepalese restaurants do you normally frequent? They get additional points by adding very familiar Indian food to their menu AND doing it exceptionally well: adding Indian means there is something for the less adventurous too so if you are the more adventurous spouse *cough*me*cough* then you can get Nepalese and the hubby can get Indian. THE SPICYNESS ISSUE ALL THE REVIEWS TALK ABOUT: This has been an issue brought up in a lot of reviews where some people claim its super spicy and others say its bland. I talked to them about this tonight and they said they used to make food spicier and they got complaints from people with American palates that it was too spicy and now they are literally afraid to make it spicy. So, if you like spicy food ASK THEM to make it spicy and explain that you aren't one of those obnoxious people who expect Himalayan cuisine to be simultaneously authentic and yet cooked for bland American palates. And, on the other hand, if chipotle ranch is something you would call exotic and spicy, don't worry, their default is now more mild. Congratulations, you have successfully lowered the authenticity of this place and caused unnecessary bad reviews that have now caused them to change the way they make their food. read more

This restaurant is very charming inside, with a large painting of Buddhist deities on the back wall, and very pleasant and considerate waitstaff. They brought a complimentary appetizer of peas, puffed rice, and peppers which is refreshing and light. I chose to drink the fresh orange and carrot juice, which was truly fresh and served in a generously large glass. For dinner, I chose the vegetable tri soup and the vegetable momos, since I wanted to sample the Nepalese menu and I am vegetarian. Both were delicious and flavorful, especially the soup. My waiter helpfully suggested that I save some of the soup, which had been served first, to dip the momos (which are little stuffed dumplings) into. The only false note (and the reason for the loss of a star) was the presence of industrial-grade, probably previously frozen vegetables, in the soup and the momos. (The cubes of carrot were a dead give-away). With all the care that has gone into creating a beautiful, peaceful dining experience, it was a shame to have it marred by an obvious drop in quality standards. read more

DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THIS PLACE. Not only did the driver take an extra 30 minutes to arrive, but he required that I meet them at an intersection a block away from where I live. I kept asking him over the phone to meet me AT my apartment, but he wouldn't let me have my food unless I meet him at the intersection. Really???? So I called the business to give them feedback on their delivery service, and they respond with "it's free and you live in DC," like this is supposed to happen. It's their choice that they made their delivery service free... All other delivery services that are free somehow find a way to deliver to your front door and show up on time. I definitely won't be ordering from here again. I'll probably be ordering from one of the other five-hundred "free-delivery Indian food restaurants in DC" that actually deliver the food to the location that you give them. read more

Daal Bhaat Tarkari is a perfect balance of veg. and goat meat. Plus you can enjoy curry at the same time. Indoor is neat and pretty with bright and warm lights. Staff and owner are both friendly and helpful. read more

They burn incense in the dining room, which I found pleasant. But my friend complained, "This brings back bad memories of growing up Catholic." So if you or your dining companions have experienced some sort of church trauma, maybe opt for delivery instead? My only previous experience with Nepalese food was at the Mount Everest restaurant that closed in Dupont Circle. I'd found that food way too mild and flavorless. So my expectations were low coming in here. I was wrong. Himalayan Heritage's dishes are spicy! They've got kick. The appetizers we tried were particularly good: green soybeans in hot chili oil, and a terrific deep-fried cauliflower dish with various spices, a hot sauce, and green chili. The malai kofta's nutty creamy sauce was very rich. I'd suggest sharing this dish, because it's perhaps too much intensity for one. The "momo" steamed dumplings were a little too soft for my taste (Should've got them fried). But again, they came with a good spicy sauce. The staff were sweet and jokey to my friend's 18-month old. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. I've ordered from here many times, and the food is fine for delivery Indian, but nothing special. Normally I would give this place 3 stars, tops. The prices are decent and delivery is free. However, the most recent time I ordered, the food arrived an hour and a half after my estimated delivery time (two and half hours after I initially placed my order). I had called half an hour after the estimated time and they told me delivery was on its way- food arrived an HOUR after that. When the food finally arrived it was cold and the containers looked like someone sat on them. I called the restaurant saying I do not want this food, and will happily return it for a refund. They refused. I spend a while working in the service industry, so I feel qualified to say TERRIBLE customer service. So in summary: mediocre food, may take over twice as long as promised to get there, and absolutely awful customer service. I certainly won't order from here again, and I advise you not to as well. read more

With an updated menu, don't be surprised if you see one of the owners peeking from the kitchen as your dish is delivered. Not only are they particular about delivery even with locals like me, but are keen on reading patrons' faces to ensure the best dine-in experience. Understanding the diversity of their clientele over the years, their made-to-order approach has become more delicious. (How spicy? No rice? Garlic naan? Gluten free?) I'm just glad the their new standard is spicier than the last! read more

Ok so as it now stands, I am officially guilty of eating way too much Indian (and Nepalese and Pakistani) food. I think after this month I will have to get on board with a cleanse of some sort... Anyway, as long as I keep finding places like Himlayan Heritage, totally worth it :) I've walked past the small doorway of this corner restaurant in Adams Morgan many many times, but the opportunity to stop here and eat never really came up until one of my friends suggested it for dinner the other night. From the outside looks of it, I figured I would encounter a very casual athmosphere inside but I was wrong. Dimly lit and significantly bigger than I pictured it would be, I found the decor exotic and even kind of romantic. For dinner we got two of my traditional favorites: Mattar Paneer ($9.95) and Aloo Gobi Masala (also $9.95). Both dishes came with very delicious basmati rice and sides of chutney. My friend also got a side of naan for about $3. The portions were very generous and although I wish I had tried more dishes (there were very many promising descriptions on the menu) I was totally satisfied by the time I got done with our portions. A great dinner for under $15 per person in DC? SIgn me up! read more

I just had carry-out dinner from Himalayan Heritage and I have to say it was some of the best (the best?) tandoori chicken I've ever had. We also had spicy momo and the alu daam appetizer ("potatoes simmered with onion, tomato, ginger and garlic spiced with exotic mixed masala"), with an onion kulcha with raita (lots of leftovers!). Everything was fantastic - I can't find fault with anything. My only other experience with HH, if you'll indulge me with an abbreviation of their name, was delivery. That wasn't as smooth of an experience - the food took ages to get to me (and I'm about a half block from the restaurant). But, when it did arrive everything was, once again, fantastic. That time I had a vegetarian assortment dish that I actually don't see on the menu anymore...a shame because it was great. The delivery experience was shortly after they'd opened and I attribute the delay to up-start hiccups. I'd both order and carry out from them again, and next time will try to eat in-house because the decor is so cute. All in all, a 10! read more

Delivery service is poor at best. The delivery arrived 40 minutes later than the predicted hour according to GrubHub - 1 hr 40 min wait on a random Wednesday night? I attempted to call the restaurant but was met with a voicemail. We finally sat down for dinner, to find they had sent us the wrong meals. Not worth the hassle. read more

Oh, Himalayan Heritage, I wanted so badly to love you. It was a cold, rainy night, you've racked up some solid reviews on Yelp and Zagat, and you were so cute and cozy when we walked through the front door of your little corner in Adams Morgan. Never mind that you have a fairly terrible website, which is broken as I type this, and whose reservation system has all the functionality of a Yahoo search circa 1995. It's a family-owned establishment! I can overlook technical difficulties of this nature in exchange for delicious Indian and Nepalese food. Never mind that there were only two other occupied tables - plenty of other understated Indian restaurants in the area are serving up perfectly respectable food even if they're not drawing big crowds with name-brand chefs or gourmet fusion food. Look at Haandi in Bethesda, or Indique! I'm all about taking a break from the crowds and patronizing less trendy establishments. "Maybe we will love it and want to fall back on this place all those times we don't feel like getting a reservation 3 weeks in advance or spending $50 per person at Rasika!" I said cheerfully to my friend as we sat down. Alas, my optimism went unrewarded. While you deserve credit for your good service and your generous portions, the food you served us was disappointing on virtually all counts, save for the mango lassi, which is pretty hard to mess up. I hate to complain about a complimentary appetizer, but the edamame with puffed rice seemed odd and mismatched in combination; the steamed momo dumplings looked great but weren't nearly as tasty or memorable as I'd hoped; the Himalayan Karahi that I ordered because it was a "Chef's Special" and less predictable than some of the more mainstream dishes was so mediocre (dry, tough meat and a flavor I just didn't care for) that I actually felt a little ripped off paying $18 for it. My friend barely touched her chicken curry. Our time together was oddly reminiscent of recently dining at Cusbah, which is to say, not great. I earnestly wish you the best, but I don't think we should see each other anymore. read more

To call the food "mediocre" would be generous. To call what this place does "service" would bastardize the word. Save yourself from a horrible experience and go anywhere else for dinner. DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY HERE. I'll say that again: Do not order delivery from this place. This "restaurant" turned what should have been a relatively simple transaction (ordering delivery) into a stressful ordeal. This isn't the first time an order from Himalayan Heritage has taken over two hours to arrive (if it arrives at all), but it will be the last (at least for us). We placed a food order at 7:00 p.m. After calling Himalayan Heritage to check the status at 7:45, we were told it would arrive in 15 minutes. At 8:30, still with no food, we called yet again. The manager ("Sam") was as unapologetic as he was incompetent, telling us our food had gone out nearly an hour ago and that it should arrive in 5 or 10 minutes. It didn't. There aren't many good Indian restaurants in DC, but that's no excuse for settling for this terrible one. read more

Sadly, I've decided to lower my rating to three stars. After another underwhelming meal from them last night, I cannot justify a 4 star rating. Here are my biggest concerns: 1) Time- Food takes FAR too long to emerge from the kitchen. When the restaurant is barely full, it still takes 30+ minutes. Honestly, WHAT is taking so long? We all know those sauces are premade. 2) Food- When I first dined here, I was really impressed with the food. Recently, I've had multiple dishes (goat curry, kukhura ko masu) that had serious problems. The meat dishes were terribly overcooked, breads have been bland, and sauces have been oily. The only things I've enjoyed were the Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobi Masala, and rice. 3) Price- Nearly everything feels overpriced. If I want to grab dinner rather than make it, it usually costs me $50 here. That is far too much for a meal that isn't special. I can't believe I'm paying $10 for what amounts to be 3 chunks of potato and a few pieces of cauliflower. Unless they're buying their produce from the Dupont farmer's market, these prices are outrageous. I will add that the staff is very nice. I know the restaurant means well and oftentimes it simply feels like they are in over their heads. But getting takeout or eating here has become more and more of a disappointment than anything. read more

Himalayan Heritage gets points for ambiance and great service but the food just isn't that good. We had a couple dishes that were outstanding thanks to previous Yelp reviews, namely the appetizers. The Gobi Manchurian is amazing (deep fried cauliflower). The shrimkp app is also really great. All of our main courses fell flat though, they were bland and unexciting. Almost everything else besides our apps was missing that special thing that makes me love Indian food so much. I can't really name what it is, but it wasn't there. HH is really romantic and they have these great little booth seats... I wouldn't tell you not to go there - just don't expect too much. FYI: their website always has coupons for a pretty good amount off of your meal. read more

I ordered delivery from here on a Friday night. It arrived at my door an hour and 5 minutes later. I'm pretty certain it was the owner, dressed in a suit and tie, who brought it. Classy. The Chicken Tikka Masala was pretty standard, but much better than most places I've found in DC. The rice was fantastic. The garlic naan was decent, but nothing spectacular. My big gripe is the time it took for delivery and the amount of food for the price. It's not cheap and I had expected to receive a larger portion. I'd order from here again, but would imagine it's smarter to just go eat in. They don't seem to have the whole delivery thing down quite yet. In all, I'm thrilled they're in the neighborhood, the food is good and having the owner show up at your door is the mark of a restaurant that cares about doing it right...even if they're still working out the kinks. read more

No stars is what I am giving ,but I had to give a star to post this review. My husband made a big mistake ordering food from Himalayan Heritage . We are a big fan's of Indian food, What a HUGE nasdisappointment the food from Himalayan Heritage restraint turned out to be. Did not even smell like Indian food and definitely did not taste anything like Indian food , didn't even have any spice aroma nor flavor, my tiki masa tasted like spaghetti sauce, horrible is putting it mildly. We've learned our lesson the hard way and will stay true from now on to authentic Indian food at Guru! read more

I love Indian food, but for some reason have had next to none of it since I moved here. I've been told about Rasika and Indique and all that nonsense, and have been meaning to go, but just haven't. Whatever. Anyhow, we head to Himalayan Heritage last Sunday night and have a great meal. I know it's not strictly Indian, but there's certainly a lot of Indian choices on the menu. The naan is really good. The chicken tika masaala was really solid. Something or other with goat in it was really good. We had this one appetizer salad that was really nice. The decor is very nice, and the service was just right. My only complaint about Himalayan Heritage is the price to portion size ratio. The place is not cheap, and the dishes are small. If'n I'm going out for Indian food - which, let's face it, is invariably (1) Meat (2) Spicy Sauce (3) Loads of Carbohydrates - I want to trundle home beating back a food coma. Himalayan Heritage's measley portions denied me that joy. read more

Indian food is a weakness of mine. Can I still consider it a craving when I want it constantly? Anyway... HH is my favorite place to go to satisfy my Indian itch. The butter chicken makes my tongue tingle with delight, as do other dishes such as the chicken tikka, pakora appetizers, naan sampler basket and mango lassi drink. The menu is huge and includes both Indian and Himalayan choices, so there's something for everyone. The wait staff is friendly, the decor makes the place feel intimate even when it's crowded, and they include a coupon on your bill, so you basically have no choice but to return. I also love the complimentary puffed rice/bean dish they bring out after you sit down - it's crunchy, sweet, savory and has a hint of spice that I can't resist! Keep doing what you do, Himalayan Heritage. read more

I have never actually been inside Himalayan Heritage. Although that is one thing that I love about it. How many Indian restaurants are out there that deliver, let alone those that also offer Nepali fare? The first time I ordered the Chicken Tikka, which was tasty, but not as good as other Indian restaurants where I've tried it. The portion, however, left me enough for dinner the next night. This time around I got the MOMO. I generally try to order the dish with the funniest name so I can repeat it as many times as is obnoxiously possible throughout dinner. I specifically ordered the Sunkoshi Steamed MOMO, which were essentially like Chinese dumplings with a Himalayan flair. The best part was the sauce that came along with them, which added flavor and a bit of spiciness to the bland dumplings. Maybe next time I will actually go to the restaurant, but it might get in the way of my mission to wear pajamas as often as possible. The delivery guys also wear full suits, which I find particularly amusing. read more

We loved the food and drink here, the service was very friendly and we got every dish we liked. We were here early one Saturday evening (5:30PM) and they were not really even open but they let us in and served us anyway. Totally delicious food! The bad thing about this place is the flight of stairs up the front doorway and no way in that I could see for a person who can't use stairs so that's why it's only 4 stars for us. read more

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