Amazing ambience! Feels really authentic, clean and hygienic! The food was very good. We ordered paneer tikka masala 2 times! Noodles was my fav! Roti was like papad. But other than that it was amazing! read more

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I went here for a quick lunch with a friend and the service was great and the food was very good. My friend enjoyed their meal more than I did but all in all, we got good quality and healthy portions. I'd visit again and try something new if I happened to be in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back either. I really liked that the server was very concerned about getting the spiciness level for us right. She was very sweet about it and was relieved when we told her the kitchen got it right on. :) read more

very nice impression. clean, and quiet. smells like good food is served here. good lighting, and spacious, well-decorated. simple lunch menu with specials, and good full menu. server and wait staff are attentive and listen well. read more

My Special Angel Katrina and I had another awesome dining experience. I had the Napalese style chicken Chowmein . Pan fried noodles with onion, cabbage carrots, green beans, soy sauce and the chefs' special spices. My Special Angel had the Kukhura Bhanti (Napalese Dish) slow cooked chicken and egg plant in a delicious homemade sauce. Whatever you choose you won't be disappointed. We highly encourage this awesome family friendly restaurant. read more

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Great food and friendly service with a nice atmosphere. Himalayan Kitchen is our local favorite.

Classic Himalayan flavors. We had the Tikka Masala and a the Kukhura Bhanta. The Naan was freshly made, and nice & warm. Service was friendly, and unhurried (something to note if you're on a limited lunch period). They have a lunch menu and they have a "student" menu. Brilliant, considering that they are just across the road from two schools. I love the idea of them offering affordable, horizon opening foods for young people. The atmosphere is clean, well lit, and simple. Comfort food in a comfortable setting. While we were there, there was a group of suburban "ladies who lunch". Staff made up a nice long table and the women seemed to enjoy it all. So.... good for a group, too read more

My Husband and I tried this place after using the Yelp recommendations when we were in San Rafael. The food was great, but the Mango Lassi was AMAZING! It was a perfect blend of mango and ginger. The service was wonderful also, the staff was friendly and very welcoming. I will come back for more when I am in the city again. read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Garlic cilantro naan, mango lassi, momo platter, tikka masala, basmati rice - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

I ordered 7 naans best butter naans and fresh Yum yum The service is fast We go there all the time when we have time to dine in Good food Grat ambiance Great service Uzooooooooo read more

This place is amazing!! Our server Abina was very attentive, knowledgeable, & kind. The food was delicious. We ordered the Tikka Masala, Mixed Chow Mein, and Chicken Dumplings. We will definitely be returning! read more

So we have been ordering food from Himalayan Kitchen for the last two months as it's right down the street and the food was very good. But we ordered this Friday and ordered online, but when we received the food, it was not up to standard. We ordered a Full Tandoori Chicken for $28.99, what we got was 4 pieces of burnt chicken. First, it's burnt, 2nd its 4 pieces, not a full chicken. They refunded our money, but this is false advertising and poor food quality. Not going back, too bad as I usually order between $180 and $220 when I order for my large family. read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Burnt Chicken TANDOORI - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

Great value good clean basic aatmosphere, incredible food. Reasonably priced wine. Will be back . read more

Amazing food and short wait time. Butter chicken is delicious and the mango lassi is silky smooth. Prices are very reasonable for such good food. Comfortable chairs and has a few tv's. Definitely coming back soon! read more

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My entire family thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Himalayan Kitchen today for lunch. From the initial call to make our reservation until we departed the restaurant, the restaurant staff was so friendly and accommodating, and the food was exceptional! The space is open and airy, with understated decorative touches highlighting the beautiful Himalayan countryside. We were immediately greeted by cheerful waitstaff, who led our party of five to a quiet table at the rear corner of the dining area. The table was spotless and nicely set, including a small vase with fresh carnations. We were offered both lunch and dinner menus to order from, with a nice selection of dishes to suit everyone's taste and appetite. We were grateful for acoustics that allowed for pleasant conversation throughout our meal, which is often a challenge when dining out for those in our party with hearing loss. Our order included a MoMo platter for our appetizer, main courses including chicken Korma, butter chicken, lamb Pharsi, shrimp saag, and fried rice with chicken, along with basmati rice and plain and garlic Naan. Each dish was cooked to perfection and in accordance with the requested level of spiciness, and each was absolutely delicious. We were making plans for our next visit before we left the table. Without hesitation, Himalayan Kitchen gets five stars. We'll be back soon... read more

This place is legit. Super good, high quality food, even the lassi is homemade. The staff is super friendly and it family owned/operated. Smiles every time we come in. read more

I know I have written a review before, but every time I ENJOY this restaurant, I am impressed by the: 1. Quality, Freshness, and Tastiness of Food, 2.) The prices-- more than fair and well worth the money and 3.) the diligence, courteousness, and everything about the personnel. I am not trying to sound like a textbook in writing this. It is just rare that I come across a restaurant of this caliber....... The soup you get before your entree is a superb way to get the appetite to rev up for the meal !!!!! read more

Food was delicious and the service was also outstanding. Get the mono mixed platter! Yum!

There are quite a few East Asian eateries in San Rafael. However, Masala Kitchen being new in town I thought it would be nice to support a new local business. Ordered very basic for my first visit. Very pleased with the flavors. Chicken Tikki Masala, Beet Salad, veggie Samosa, and three naans; butter, garlic-basil and fig-coconut. Flavors were delightful and so fresh. I arrived at opening to dine-in. From the moment the restaurant opened very busy take out and delivery orders being managed. Fantastic sign that it is becoming a very favored flavor of locals. Even with the management of the pick-up and delivery orders. I was quite impressed that I still received a very well attended expectation of food delivery and service for my dine-in experience. The staff were so kind and friendly and attentive. Definitely will be a new local goto for me. Friendly, fresh and flavorable. read more

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Best Indian food I've ever had!! We occasionally eat Indian food here and there. This place was one hour from where we lived but it was worth driving. We had saag paneer, chicken butter curry, mixed grill, and cheese momo. Every entree comes with rice or naan. All the dishes are so flavorful, but my best pick was saag paneer. I can't wait to come back to try some other dishes! read more

This place was amazing! The server was very helpful in suggesting 4 dishes that were different and traditional. We ordered momos for starters. Delicious. Coconut chicken, one veggie dish, one lamb, and beef, they can with rice. Garlic Cilantro Naan was outstanding. Mango Lasso was delicious. We're coming back! read more

Truly the best Nepalese food we've had and now one of our favorite restaurants in Marin. We had the butter chicken and classic chicken curry with garlic naan. They were so delicious and flavorful. Highly recommend dining here! read more

If you have a large event hosting people with special dietary needs, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! A wonderful place to cater from! They came early enough to set up giving us everything we needed to keep the food warm for hours! Ordered two dishes that were half trays of vegetarian and meat options. We had plenty for 10 people. The chicken vindalo curry was amazing. The vegetarian, potato & cauliflower curry was amazing. Ordered garlic naan bread along with gluten free bread! All tasted with great flavor and spice. read more

Great NEW "Himalayan Kitchen" cafe in San Rafael - BEST Momos ever! Fresh, delicious homemade foods by master chef from Nepal! And if you have not tried momos - this is the place! Delicious fresh made steamed dumplings, with homemade dipping sauce, the lentil soup was delicious too. Lots of great vegetarian and vegan options. I did take out and can't wait to go back! Family run cafe with master chef uncle and nephew from Nepal. Beautiful photos and artwork of Nepal adorn the walls and I LOVE the wonderful wide screen videos playing of amazing trekking in backcountry Nepal! It really adds to the atmosphere and I now feel like I have actually visited the Himalayas! You feel the spirit of their country they love in this place - the people, their service and their food is truly made with love. It is great to support worthy family owned/operated small business serving our community in such a heart felt way. Open for lunch specials 11:30-2:30, dinner 4:30-9pm, closed Monday. Order online too: www.himalayankitchenmarin.com - Call 415-526-3161 read more

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i've been to a number of indian/nepalese restaurants and let me tell you, this one is easily my favorite. we live over an hour away, but whenever we're in the marin area for hikes, this is our go to spot. paneer tikka masala is my favorite meal so i get it everytime and it. is. AMAZING. absolutely phenomenal and blows me away everytime i get it. (they also sell their tikka sauce and we got that to go, incredible). we've also tried their veggie and chicken momo's (amazing), chicken tikka masala, and Kukhura Pharsi. all of it was very delicious and we highly recommend. also, their garlic and cilantro naan is to DIE for. yum. their staff are super nice and friendly. they joke around and make the experience memorable and fun. over all, this place is a hit and if you're in the area, you need to come here! we will be back! read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Garlic Cilantro Naan - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

This our second time here at this restaurant. The food is truly delicious meat or vegetarian. The garlic naan/ bread is delicious it should be illegal ! I have tried two different dishes like buttered chicken with rice! Excellent! The service is very good because the staff is genuine, professional and on point! 5 stars! A nice decor as well.o read more

FYI this is a new restaurant - if it's busy it might take them a while to serve you, so patience is a must until they get fully staffed. Nevertheless I'm very impressed with Himalayan Kitchen. The food is a great blend of Indian and Chinese influences which is exactly what you'd expect looking at the location from which the cuisine is inspired. I had the Chicken Chilly - and no, it isn't cold chicken - it's a delicious blend of curry spices and a Chinese style of sweet sauce. I recommend getting it spicy for extra dimensions of flavor. The Momo is good but it is like a potsticker, and is probably best used as a shared appetizer rather than a main course. I'll be coming back to try the tandoori and their chicken tikka as well. Central and northern Marin are food deserts and having something this unique here is a real treat. When I have to come back to the PRCA, and Marin in particular, I have witnessed more closings than openings, so I commend the family who opened this place! We need more options like this. read more

My new favorite place in Marin! Everything we tried was amazing and the service was great. K65 chicken, chicken eggplant, saag paneer, chowmein were all amazing. Honestly I put this place above Burma town! Highly recommend read more

Our dinner on a Friday night was yummy. Wait staff was very attentive. Prices were affordable. Leftovers were DELICIOUS. I struggle with spicey food and all our choices were perfectly flavored without being hot. Will definitely head back to try more dishes. read more

My favorite place to have Indo-Nepali dish which I love the most and they serves the most delicious and authentic food in town and service is great as always.u won't regret taking ur loved ones for dinner or lunch that I can promise for sure. This is my 3rd time of the month coming here and every thing is just perfect. read more

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The food and service are both excellent. We loved the lamb pharsi, chicken tikka masala, the salmon curry and the carrot pudding. We will certainly be back to this fine restaurant! read more

not really Indian style. Food is ok so far More Nepali taste , so mybe good for if anyone want to eat Nepali food , for real Indian taste I recommend the one in dawn town at forth street The lotus cuisine of India read more

We have been regulars at the the Himalayan Kitchen Marin restaurant ever since it opened. We love the food, the service and the ambience. GREAT NEWS!!! They now have a Lunch Menu that was outstanding in terms of quality, quantity and price. We highly recommend that you support this family run business that offers an authentic Himalayan dining experience - you won't be disappointed! https://himalayankitchenmarin.com/menu/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=himalayan%20kitchen%20marin read more

Himalayan Kitchen - New Lunch Menu including thali plates and authentic Nepali fried rice. - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

TASTY food, great service if you dine in and their lunch special is a deal-Highly recommend!!!

Tasty food, friendly service and reasonable prices. Available on the delivery services but better if you dine in. Will be back!

We ordered and had the food delivered. We don't have Indian Food experience, but were intrigued by a TV show featuring this region. Loved the butter chicken, tandoori chicken and garlic naan. Kebab had great flavor but was dry. We will order again and be a bit more adventurous next time. read more

Excellent food, Attentive service. Comfortable seating & not too loud.there was a video playing of the Himalayan mountains and trails.That was cool. We will go back because the food was good and the staff was friendly. Parking was also easy. read more

Excellent food & service. Good vegan options. The veggie monos, Channa masala were to die for!

My fave Indian place closed down recently so I looked around and came across this place on DoorDash. My pickup orders have always been ready faster than estimated and the employees are friendly. As for the food, well, it's definitely better than Lotus Indian which I'm not a huge fan of, although judging by the reviews of that place I'm the only one! Anyway, chicken tikka masala and chicken curry here are great! Garlic naan, of course a staple of Indian restaurants, has been OK. Could use a little improvement. Price is in line with the competition. Parking can be annoying during times the shopping center is busy but at dinner time plenty of parking and easy to get to. We'll be back! read more

Amazing food and amazing staff. The restaurant was busy, but didn't feel crowded. 3 spice levels offered: mild, medium and spicy. Medium is adequately spicy and spicy is a real spice that lingers. Decent portions. All curries come with rice (or naan with an upcharge). Ordered: papadum, veggie samosas, saag paneer, machja ra bhanta, daal misuwa, paneer tikka masala read more

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New kitchen place to eat at lunch and dinner here in Montecito Plaza 3rd St. San Rafael CA! We are the first costumer here when Marin County open for lunch beginning March 1, 2021 People are nice and very attentive to costumers! You could try it coz it's a new food hub to have a bite read more

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Service was great however the food was not authentic Indian food. I don't believe the naans and bread were made in a Tandoori oven. Too much cream in the curries. read more