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    Himalayan Kitchen

    4.8 (277 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Momo platter (round is pork, crescent is chicken, oval is vegetable)
    Bonnie N.

    Came for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was almost a full house! As we ate, more people came and all tables were filled except one. What a popular place. I can see why because their food is delicious. Fiancé and I got their momo platter (4 each of the veggie, pork and chicken momo), chicken kabob, and chicken thukpa (noodle soup). We have never had thukpa before and it was pretty good and warming. Perfect on a chilly night. Momos were juicy, and beautifully wrapped. The chicken kabob came out sizzling and was quite juicy. Their portion size is great. We even had some leftovers for next day. Service was fast and friendly. Was impressed there were just two people waiting tables/taking orders for a full house. Food came out quick and there were even a couple takeout orders while we were there so they definitely managed the flow quite well. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

    Samosas
    James A.

    What a wonderful place. I went and tried a few different dishes and everything was really good. As someone that has been to india multiple times the traditional Indian dishes were really good. Outside of traditional Indian dishes I tried the Pork and Veggie Momo's. Both were outstanding ! The other thing I liked about Himalayan Kitchen was the family atmosphere of the place, it felt family owned as the food preparation, service, and ambiance didn't strike me as a place that was a chain. Seemed like everyone was there to make the customer as happy as possible I would recommend eating here to anyone that is looking for good south asian ethnic food !

    Sanaz S.

    So glad to find Himalayan Kitchen in San Rafael! My husband and I are big fans of Himalayan or Nepalese foods, and we thought everything here was flavorful and well made. We ordered two lunch specials, Baingan Bartha and Aloo Cauli. We also got the veggie momos. The presentation was great and the portions were good. The decor is charming, and the service was fast and friendly. One thing that could be improved is the salad that comes with the lunch special, it was just mixed greens and a few strips of cucumber. There wasn't any vegan dressing option, so we had it with olive oil and vinegar. We plan to come again and try more menu items.

    Garlic Tikka Fries

    One of the best restaurants in Marin! We went here for the first time tonight and were amazed. Heard about this restaurant through YELP and other social arenas --- so much positive buzz that we decided to give it a try. Fantastic service and superb food in a comfy and relaxed setting. We were offered a delicious complimentary soup. We then proceeded to order the following for 3 people: Garlic Tikka Fries Momo Platter [fried] Butter Chicken Shrimp Curry Basmati Rice Garlic Naan This is how food must taste in Heaven. OMG, no joke! Every dish was smackin' and delicious. Fresh, hand-made, and made to perfection. Himalayan Kitchen gives big portions too and we couldn't finish it all so put it in a to-go container. Friendly Service throughout the meal was more than you can ask for. Water was re-filled promptly, dishes removed, old plates changed out --- all without having to asking. Really great service! Service and food were dialed up to Eleven! I wish I could give more than 5-stars. Himalayan Kitchen is deserving of 10-stars! Seriously, my new favorite restaurant in Marin. We can't wait to go back! Highly, highly recommended!

    Kukhura Pharsi (Chicken & Pumpkin)
    Mark K.

    I feel very comfortable when I walk into this place. I like that they have some distance between the tables and it's not too terribly noisy. The staff is friendly and attentive. After ordering, each diner is given a cup of daal soup. The flavor is so good. We ordered the Kukhura Pharsi (Chicken & Pumpkin). The description says "butternut squash", but it seems to be pumpkin. We also ordered the Lamb Saag and Garlic Cheese Naan. Everything was hot (temp) and nicely spiced. We ordered very mild and it was just that. If you like naan, try the garlic cheese naan. It's my favorite flavor of naan. I will be back.

    Lamb Tikka Masala
    Belle J.

    Came here for a work dinner and we all really enjoyed it. We shared a momo platter for appetizers. My coworkers enjoyed it a lot but I have had better elsewhere. The sauce that came with it was really good though! I had a lamb tikka masala and I asked for it to be very spicy and It was very spicy! I actually really liked it but if I have to order this again, I might just go with spicy than normal, not very spicy. I also got a cheese garlic naan on the side and I loved it! One downside is that this place doesn't have desserts (at least it wasn't offered). Service was great. Our server kept checking on us the whole time.

    Butter chicken lunch special.

    Lunch specials are VERY special So much food! Lentil soup best in years, papadam so light, salad not drowning, butter chicken scrumptious, service so sweet!! BTW floors and bathrooms Sparklingly clean!!! Oh yeah, naan huge and perfect!

    Lunch special - aloo cauli
    Maggie C.

    Very happy with my experience here. There were many vegan options which were clearly labeled on the menu. This place is a bit hidden, tucked in the corner of the plaza. Very clean interior. We were immediately given a carafe of water upon seating. The food was amazing. We tried the aloo cauliflower lunch special and the veggie momos. The momos were my favorite. Perfectly spiced, even without any additional sauces. I really enjoyed the cauli as well. I don't get Himalayan food very often but this place makes me want to drive all the way from Berkeley!

    Butter Chicken Lunch with garlic naan

    We came for Christmas lunch and were pleasantly greeted and sat. They have a wonderful lunch menu! We ordered vegetable samosas to start, and the were delicious. I had the chicken tikka masala with basmati rice, side salad, and daal soup. My son had the butter chicken with garlic naan, side salad, and daal soup. My sister had the fried rice and chicken chow mein. Everything was delicious, and tasted fresh. Very happy we found them for our celebration!

    Pork and veggie dumplings
    Jessica B.

    My mom and I went there for lunch. We sat outside under the awning. A very sweet young woman waited on us. We got the dumplings. I ordered 4 pork and 4 veggie. They came with a peanut sauce. Delicious. I loved the veggie. We split the lunch special. Basmati rice with a lamb Tikka Masala,a side salad and a veggie yellow dhal soup. Such a treasure. I don't normally order veggie items, but the dhal soup was a delicate surprise. Delicious. The lamb Tikka was lovely. Everything tasted fresh and made with high quality ingredients. We had a Thai iced tea and a chai tea - both perfect. This is a wonderful addition to Montecitto shopping center and a great place for lunch. Really tasty.

    Kaya M.

    We are so grateful for the huge and generous meal donated to our team of artists. The food was incredible -- I especially loved the saag, tikka masala, and garlic naan! Everyone was truly delighted and satisfied, even with the wide range of dietary needs on our team. Himalayan Kitchen went above and beyond by providing an insulated container, which allowed us to pick up before their dinner rush and still enjoy a hot, nourishing meal later in the evening. Deep thanks for such thoughtful generosity and delicious food. The love and quality behind it is felt.

    Chicken chow mein: love the noodles and be careful when you order level "spicy"
    Cindy N.

    Good food, clean restaurant, good service Garlic Naan is a must! Lunch specials are good and filling, no complaints

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    2 years ago

    I've been to this place 3-4 times now - consistently delicious food, consistently wonderful staff!

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    The food is fantastic and the service is top notch. I cannot recommend this place enough. It our go to for a casual date night.

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    Lunch special was delicious, service excellent. We both enjoyed our meal and each finished our plates!

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    3 years ago

    Good chai, chicken curry, and decent spice level for medium. We will definitely stop by again when in the area.

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    Tasty food, very nice service, simple yet beautiful ambiance and very cost effective.

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    Incredible food! Best in Marin. Can't wait to order again and try more dishes. So happy to have found this gem.

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    Great food and polite staff. We ordered momos and noodles. Both tasted incredible and the service was fast too

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    Ask the Community - Himalayan Kitchen

    Any gluten free options?

    yes. More than 95% of items are Gluten free.

    Just confirming that there is no lunch buffet?

    That's correct. But we have lunch specials and we serve that everyday from 11:30-2:30pm

    Do you serve beer and wine?

    Yes

    Many of the reviews mention Masala Kitchen. Just a name change?

    It's a new restaurant in the same location.

    Are momos on the menu?

    Yes, we have chicken, pork, veggie & paneer

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Yes. Chicken and lamb we use are Halal.

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