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    Himalayan Restaurant

    4.1 (372 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:15 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Steamed MoMo
    Melody Y.

    Some of the best Nepali/Indian food we've had! As a group of 5, we split the Family Meal Deal and added an extra bread basket. The onion naan was a surprise hit, we were delighted to learn we love it since we usually order garlic! We also ordered some Steamed Chicken Momos which were cooked perfectly and super juicy inside! We all had different favorites and none of the items went unnoticed. Even the sauces for the Cocktail Samosas and for the momos were flavorful! The staff were attentive, quick, and helpful. We were seated immediately, ordered within minutes, and were able to split our bill equally 5 ways with ease! Would recommend again for fast, casual dinner with no reservation needed.

    Palak Paneer with rice
    Kristine S.

    Chicago, IL - My boss is a vegetarian so needed to find a great place close to our conference for a good meal. This un-fancy restaurant fit the bill perfectly. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by the scent of delicious food and our very kind and efficient waitress. She immediately brought a flask of cold water and the menus. So many great choices! I went with the palak paneer. It came out hot and fresh and with a mild spice perfect for my non-spicy loving taste buds. Note that you can request your level of spicy-ness. The rice was also fresh and steamy. We noted the restaurant was quite busy so we were glad to get a comfortable table with a bench near the wall. I would definitely return when in the area.

    Chicken Makani and chicken tiki Masala
    Michelle Q.

    We had the Non-Vegetarian Meal For Two , Served with Half Tandori Chicken, Two Entrees, One Rice, and One Butter Naan we chose the tiki masala and chicken Makani. We both loved the food. My husband said it his new favorite restaurant. Ambience is it much but it did appear to be clean. The server was wonderful. I didn't catch your name.

    Bread Basket
    Jim L.

    This restaurant was located just a few blocks from our hotel in Chicago's South Loop. It's a family style place that serves Indian and Nepalese food. Upon entering, we saw many Indians customers eating. Always a good sign. This place is very casual. We had the chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloon, Chana masala, and the bread basket. It comes with rice. Everything was amazingly delicious. Be careful about the spice level, as this place is authentic. Level 1 is very very spicy. They adjust the level of spiciness to your personal preference. Overall, I highly recommend this place when you're in Downtown Chicago. Nothing fancy, just great authentic home style cooking.

    Sheyenne H.

    Ordered for the first time, got mutton momo and vegetable pakora. Both are fantastic. I will definitely go back to get the same things and will not hesitate to try others on the menu as well.

    My reaction to tasting the spicy tikki masala
    Anton E.

    What started a routine Uber Eats pickup from work soon turned... FOR THE BEST. As a white boy (with a lil habanero), it's procedure tht I went for the slightly spicy Tikki Marsala. "Is even that too spicy?" I wondered. The fellas in there were chill as f**k which was tight. When I tell you this spicy tikki marsala tasted like it was cooked by the blessed Vishnu himself, flown on the wings of a Bengal tiger, and delivered right here to the South Loop, I f**king mean it. Just what I needed after a long day of interning!!! Great stuff.

    Naan & vindaloo
    Laura M.

    Found this place to be a great value! I saw it was rated as one of the best places close to the auditorium theatre for dinner. My only regret is that my stomach wasn't bigger. Portions are huge. Highly recommend the chicken Tikka and Naan. Next time I'll go back with a bigger group so we can try more things. My husband appreciated the spiciness of the vindaloo. No reservations needed and is byob. Great for a pre-theatre bite. The staff is great and the food is delicious!

    Himalayan Mixed Tandoori Grill
    Ernie H.

    It's a block off Michigan ave. It's not a chain so it's gets my vote in spite of being in between Harold's Fried Chicken and Lao Szechuan. Our server AC welcoming smile is what drew us in. The menu looks suspiciously Indian. In retrospect a good portion of the Himalayan MT is in India. Our one dish with our side of Nan was more than enough for my wife and I. We got the Himalayan mixed grill of shrimps, 2 kinds of chicken, 2 kinds of sausage in a bed of onions served in a sizzling plate that tantalizes your sense of smell, sight and sound. None of them tasted the same and all were really tasty. Some chicken was a touch dry - I'm nitpicking.

    Himalayan Restaurant Lunch Special
    Olivia P.

    I was in the area, and I've been meaning to check out Himalayan Restaurant. Looking online, I saw they had a lunch special including two entrees, dessert, rice, and naan. When I entered, the restaurant was very clean and about a third full- it's a small storefront with cute art on the walls. I sat down and was immediately helped, with a lunch special menu placed on my table. I noticed that at the restaurant, rather than a dessert, the lunch special was served with samosas- which I didn't mind. The server brought the entire pitcher of water to my table, which was nice, and my food quickly arrived; chana masala and chicken tikka masala. It was served on a cute metal platter. To start with the good- the rice was delicious, hot, and fresh, the naan was also very fresh and flavorful, and the samosas were flakey and nicely spiced. The chana masala was also very flavorful, and nothing was too spicy- I'm certain one could ask for some spice, I have a low tolerance and didn't mind. Unfortunately, while it was tender, the chicken tikka masala had an odd, greasy flavor, and only three chunks of chicken. I didn't love it- and in the future, I'd try a different chicken dish or order veggie. For 12.99, I wish they had a larger selection of meat dishes for the lunch special, as I would've loved a lamb or fish curry. While the naan was tasty, it had a cheap butter flavor which gave it an off putting smell and taste. Ultimately, this was a clean restaurant with a decently priced lunch special, and the vegetarian options were delicious. The service was quick and efficient, and I'd absolutely recommend it if you're in the loop.

    Vegetable Samosa
    N.J. M.

    Five words: come here for Indian food. Seriously, you won't regret it, especially if you're already in the south loop or nearby the loop. That's exactly the reason we stopped by one Saturday afternoon after visiting the Chicago Art Institute. It was just a short walk from the museum and the reviews were promising. We were able to be seated right away (no-frills but clean) and there were a number of classic options plus more authentic options on the menu. We ordered the samosas, chicken makhani, and chili shrimp plus two mango lassi. My friend has a severe tree nut allergy and we realized the chicken makhani may have nuts and when we checked with the server he kindly told us not to worry and pointed us to options without tree nuts. We replaced the chicken makhani with chicken chili masala, which reinforces that there are truly many dishes to accommodate all diets and allergies at Himalayan. All of our food came in large portions and was shareable - these three dishes were even a little too much food for us, but all of the food was delicious and reasonably priced! We will certainly be back!

    Tikka masala with garlic, naan bread
    Ana S.

    We ordered this place again for dinner last night and it was amazing. The curry vegetables are officially now my favorite!!!!

    Malai Kofta

    Portions were big enough for leftovers and everything was so tasty! Had mild & medium both you could tell the difference, I bet the 2 hotter ones would be great for spice lovers. Chill spot with music, quick nice service. Easy to split the check!

    Chicken Chili Momos
    Miriam W.

    We stopped in for lunch recently, as we'd both had the restaurant bookmarked for quite awhile. Well worth the visit, and a new place on the regular lunch rotation. The staff was friendly, polite and helpful, and the place, while humble, is clean and agreeably comfortable. We decided to share some momos, as we both really like them, so ordered the chicken chili. They arrived quickly to the table and were delicious; smaller than others I've had at other restaurants, but packed with filling and delightfully spicy, with bell peppers and onions tossed in the tangy sauce. Those were filling enough that we chose to share an entree, and opted for the vegetable jalfrezi. This dish was very tasty, with a noticeable heat level (they do ask, so it's up to you), and a mix of fresh and good quality frozen vegetables. Overall, very good North Indian/Nepalese food in an inviting space. I'll return for more.

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    8 years ago

    Amazing Veg Biryani and momos. Neat place and friendly people.

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    Awesome place! Delicious food and friendly service. Lovely to have a Himalayan restaurant in the south Loop!

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    9 years ago

    Great owners, and great food. You can't beat their momos. So happy to finally have them in Chicago! Their Niles location is also fantastic.

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    9 years ago

    It's really good if you are going for a full out vegan diet, this place would be a life saver.

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    This is the best Indian food I've had in Chicago! They always deliver in a timely way. Highly recommend!

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    8 years ago

    Loved the variety! Great prices, friendly staff, and just the right amount of spice. The naan was amazing!

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    9 years ago

    Incredible momo, great food, great service - definitely going to be a frequent flyer here!

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    Huge portions, tasty sauces, fast and friendly service and fair prices. What more can I say? I'll be back!

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    Yummy. Clean. Portions are a little skimpy. Friendly at the counter. Chairs don't hurt. It's modern and delicious for lunch. Pretty fast

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    8 years ago

    Food is cheap and good, much better quality:price than India House. We saw a cockroach at the end of the meal...

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    Are reservations needed?

    It's a very small restaurant with limited seating area. I would make reservations for a party of 4 or more.

    Is this BYOB?

    Yes it is

    Do they have lunch buffet on the weekends?

    How much does it cost to cater a chicken tikka masala or palak paneer for about 20 people?

    I order for delivery today 24th oct 17 at about 7:15pm and the delivery time was told to be about 35 mins. I am posting this at 8:45 and called the restaurant and they said they are checking. Don't go for delivery, what is learned?

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    We visited Nepal House on Michigan Street for lunch around 1:30pm on Sunday (03/29/2026). The place…read morewas empty when we first walked in, but it started filling up shortly after, which was nice to see. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed, perfect for a chill lunch. We kept it simple with water for drinks and ordered the chili chicken as an appetizer. It leaned more tomatoey than spicy, with a mild heat level, but still really tasty. For mains, we got the Chicken Madras and Khasi ko maasu (Nepali goat curry), both served with white basmati rice. We also ordered the bread basket, which came with naan, garlic naan, and onion naan. Everything paired really well together, super satisfying with both the rice and naan. The server asked about our preferred spice level for the goat curry, and we chose regular. It actually wasn't spicy at all, which worked perfectly for us. Our total came out to around $80, which felt like a great deal considering how much food we had left over, we packed everything up and basically got dinner out of it too. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for something flavorful but still relaxed. Would definitely come back!

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