Been going here for years and never have had bad food always way above average to outstanding, service is always great. I would recommend highly, go to the buffet to get an idea of what they have. Very fresh food. And supports the community. read more

My wife and I are new to the area and wanted to find a great Indian food restaurant and Himalayan did not disappoint! We order medium-hot Chicken Tikka Masala and could have definitely gone with hot. The naan and garlic naan were delicious and had a little bit of sweetness which easy will mellow out any spiciness from any main course. Can't wait to order more food soon! read more

The food was delicious and served hot with enough left over to take home. It can get a bit crowded eating-in so I prefer to do take-out. The older man working there handed me my bag not stapled correctly and it ripped when I grabbed it. I simply asked him to please re-staple; he was rude and started talking down to me about how to "correctly carry a bag." Horrible service, rude staff, but good food. read more

Wow! Simply amazing food. It was my first time at a Himalayan place, and the wait staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. When I'm trying a cuisine I'm totally unfamiliar with, I usually just ask the staff what their favorite is and order that. I was not disappointed. We got the appetizer platter (omg the vegetable momo was so. good.), the chicken choyola, a goat curry, and the chicken fried rice. The chicken choyola was delightful--a mix of curry and acidity that was perfect with tender chicken and veggies just the right level of done-ness for them to have crunch without being overly crunchy. Really, everything was prepared with care. I can't wait to go again to try more! In addition to the tasty food, the restaurant is incredibly family friendly. My husband had been dying to try this place, and we just happened to be in the area with our very young kids in tow. As soon as they were seated, the owner brought age-appropriate toys for both of our kids to occupy them while we looked over the menu. In my mind, this is way above and beyond in terms of being family-friendly, and it was such a welcome surprise! read more

Such a disappointing experience here after reading and hearing so many good things about "Himalayan Restaurant". Their bland, unoriginal name is only equal to their bland food and apathetic service. I visited here recently and they were hosting a large party, their side room was packed and it was loud. And for that night of all nights, they chose to train two new staff members. Who does this? Having worked for years in services and businesses that require high efficiency, did anyone here stop and ask "Is tonight the best night to train new staff?" Apparently not. So, the service was apathetic at best and downright cold at it's worst. I witnessed the "regulars" getting the star treatment, the owner coming by to ask them about their meal, servers sitting down with them to chat. All the while, myself and two other couples who were clearly newbies weren't even asked about our meals. And the food..... I ordered the vegan Kothe to begin. The server failed to tell me they came directly out of the deep fryer. So, to start my meal my lips and mouth were burned. This would be fine and I wouldn't even mention it if the food had been delicious. It wasn't. The kothes were bland as can be, with no spice whatsoever, and the sauce they came with was equally bland. The momos I've had at Gorkha blow these away, and yes I know they are different things, but they are Nepali appetizers. For my entree, I had Aaloo cauli. I ordered it extra spicy. I think they made the dish as bland and spiceless as possible to spite me. The server asked me if I wanted hot sauce. You don't come to a Nepali-Indian restaurant to ask for hot sauce. The heat should be layered into the cooked food. The only delicious thing I ate was the garlic naan. They did not screw this up, it was amazing. I gave them an extra star because the young lady who waited on my table was very nice and polite, despite being hindered by doing a dozen tasks and training a new employee. First impressions mean a lot when you visit a restaurant. When I first ate at India Palace I was wowed, and I was blown away by how incredible Gorkha Palace's food was. This place was the opposite impression. When I walked out their door I told myself "I won't come back" The bill for this sad and disappointing experience- $31 after tip. That's for sitting through a chaotic space while eating bland tasteless food. A lot of money for mediocrity. read more

Came here for the yee feast and I also met some new faces and made new friends(applause). We started off with apps that Kara had gotten us which were veggie/ meat dumplings, and potato style salad. The dumplings was a good, but I think veggie was the way to go. The meat was just too filling and oh the sauce that came with it was really tasty. I used it on my curry also hehe. The potatoes wasn't to bad. It was salty, sour, spicy and sweet mixed all together. They did go well with the garlic naan bread tho! Well, now on to my curry that I mixed some of that sauce that was for the dumpling! I had gotten goat curry. I would of went with lamb, but goat comes with bits of the bone that I think helps flavor the curry and gives it that richness(I prefer lamb or goat meat anyway when I go to any middle eastern joint lol). I got my curry rated 1-6 spice level at 6! Let me tell ya, it was hot, but not to the point where you are breathing from your mouth and hissing. It was that kind of hot that warms all around the insides of your mouth, then comes the flavors of the curry to help soothe it as it goes down. You can taste the turmeric, cumin and tomatoes blended in well. The meat was nice and tender, then that little bit of fat that is on the meat... oohhh that was the blast of flavour there. Let's just put it this way....I'm planning on making another visit here! And thanks again Kara. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Goat curry!! spice level 6 - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Really lovely food! The prices for the portions are the only reason this review isn't five stars. I think the momos were the most delicious. For what you pay for, their portions could be larger. Their spice levels also weren't as spicy as we would've liked. read more

Ordered delivery tonight and it was fabulous! Mono, chicken tika and lamb curry. We shared and loved everything! They have a lot of options for spice level and has amazing flavor! Thank you! read more

I have been going to this place for over 5 years and still love the food! The lamb tikka masala with medium spice with garlic naan is a must try! I also really enjoy their goat and shrimp curries as well. The owner is very nice. If he has anyone wait for a long time, he feels terrible! Sometimes the service can be slow but it really depends on who you get as your server. Parking lot out front and street parking available. read more

The food is delicious. I had the best momos. one should definitely try this restraunt. read more

The choyala was incredible!! Delicious spice with the chicken and basmati rice. I got extra hot and I love spice - next time I may ask for extra extra hot. I'm already craving more and can't wait to order again. read more

I'm from Los Angeles, CA where you have the best Indian food/foreign food. I was struggling to find an Indian restaurant that didn't stack their Chicken Tikka Masala with all the unnecessary vegetables and just the classic take on Tikka Masala. Ordered it with plain rice (this place doesn't have any sort of pilafs or jasmine/saffron rice which was disappointing) and Garlic Naan. Chicken Tikka Masala-Chicken was sauteed and then put into a sauce. Not a classic take on it and it was overly too salty for my taste. The owner I think came over and offered me more sauce since I mentioned it was way too salty. I think the chicken was just overly salty and then was put into the sauce. The chicken itself did not have the cooked in flavor. Rice-Plain rice doesn't go a long way with Indian. Jasmine/Saffron/Pilafs would be so much better. Garlic Naan-Very fresh garlic on top and baked. Has a touch of sugar to make it sweet which I'm not a fan of. Price-A bit on the expensive side for lunch and the lunch buffet did NOT have Chicken Tikka Masala. Overall, would come back maybe once again, but I'll stick to my LA Indian food any day and this is the closest thing that came to it. read more

The food is so delicious. You must have momos and mango lassi, but everything else is good too. Highly recommend!

AMAZING FOOD! ALL YOU CAN EAT NEPALI BUFFET for $12. What more can you ask? The buffet has a plethora of Nepali dishes that literally took me home back to Nepal. Couldn't get better than that. The memos are just a must have. The people are very friendly, even willing to help us - a bunch of college students navigate around the twin cities. They even had lapsi achaar, mango achaar, kheer and lal mohan (gulab jamun), which i was very surprised by. LITERALLY THE BEST $12 I SPENT ON FOOD. FOLKS, IF YOU'RE IN THE TWIN CITIES AND CRAVING NEPALI FOOD, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - The all you can eat Nepali buffet. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Extremely clean and delicious food! Friendly service. The kids even love it here! BEST mango lassi I've ever had!!

I moved from Los Angeles in Jan 2020 and was looking for a Himalayan/tibetan restaurants because I just love mo:mos, biryanis and chicken curries. I was introduced by my friends to Himalayan Restaurant. The food is phenomenal, I really really love their Jhol momo. The ambience is very soothing and welcoming with traditional music. The restaurant is popping with colors and paintings, The seating is very comfortable. I am always enjoying my dinner and lunch here. In summer they have their patio open and it just looks so fresh cause of the natural flowers and beautiful lights. Lastly, the manager and employees are always so friendly and sweet. I once ordered food around the closing time and they waited for me past the closing time so I could pick up my food. I just love Himalayan restaurant in overall. read more

This place is one of my favorites! I highly recommend the vegetarian special they have every time I'm in there. The rice is sticky and ridiculously good! Really good and fresh naan, get out! Not the prettiest place in the world and the service is a little goofy, but for me the product makes up for any short comings read more

I stopped in here just to get their momos to go. If everything on their menu is even half as good as their little steamed dumplings from heaven you won't be disappointed. Food was cooked to order, done in 10-15 minutes and the staff was super friendly. Bonus for off street easily accessible parking. Nice chill place with great food. read more

Himalayan Restaurant has fantastic food and excellent service. Their staff is consistently going above and beyond, and their pace of service doesn't change regardless of how busy they are. They also have an awesome takeout area that keeps food very hot for pickup. Highly recommend and a regular customer! Thanks for everything. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ordered from here when in Minneapolis a few months ago and then again last month... that time we ate here twice in one week. The food is amazing and it's all I wanted to eat all week. I had leftovers for breakfast. The tikka masala was my favorite but it's all excellent. read more

We loved Himalayan Restaurant. Good portion sizes, reasonably priced, and great service. The food is excellent. As vegans we were happy to find many options. Many gluten free options as well! I recommend trying the Pyaazi (onion crisps) and/or the Wo (lentil pancakes) for appetizers. The Ram-Toria-Aaloo (fried ocra and potatoes) as well as the Chana Masala are excellent entrees. When they say "extra spicy," it actually is. Would love to eat here again next time I'm in town! read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Wo (lentil pancakes) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Absolutely delicious Momo. This place has the most authentic Nepalese cuisines. On top of that, I was so impressed with the service. Oh, I will never forgot 'Mitha Paan' offered as complementary. If you looking for Nepalese foods, this is must go place, you won't be disappointed. read more

Ordered momos. Pricey. Chicken momos - 4/5 : Missed the authentic hot sauce Veg momos - 2/5 : Forgettable. The service was extremely slow. read more

Let me start with my good experience with the buffet. The buffet is fresh and good. The evening shift is a nightmare. The owner will only communicate with tables that has no issues with food. I ordered a chicken tikka, lamb kabab, eggplant potato entree, lamb tikka masala and 2 naan. The chicken tikka and lamb kabab was cold and very chewy. I can tell it wasn't even reheated properly. Our server never checked on how the food was and grumpy the whole time. The other server asked how the food was and i addressed about the tikka and the kabab. He immediately told the owner and no one returned to us addressing this concern. These people are here to take your money and wont give a damn if you have problems. To the other Yelpers: please venture around twin cities and find other restaurants who will actually respect your money. Peace read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Friendly owner, great vegetarian options - irresistible momos. Used to go here weekly when we lived next door on Franklin Ave, now that we live out of town we make a point to come back as often as we can when we are visiting. Highly recommend! read more

The chicken tikka masala was the best one I have ever eaten. The owner even gave us a little free food to sample which was so sweet!

The buffet menu changes daily but it's always delicious, interesting and colorful. The family that owns the restaurant is warm and inviting to all who enter. read more

Good not great. I originally loved it but then ate more places and this leveled out a bit. It is solid but not incredible

No idea how this place has such a high rating. I'm visiting from out of town and took an Uber to this restaurant based on the yelp score/reviews. Unfortunately, the experience I had didn't measure up. For starters while I was looking over the menu, one of the waiters was cleaning up the lunch buffet by emptying the large serving trays out into smaller containers that were then being covered in plastic and I can only assume being stored for tomorrow's buffet. The smell of a few of the sauces was not good. Not good at all. I won't even tell you what my son said it smelled like. Okay, so I should've left at this point. But since I'd just Ubered across town, I stayed and ordered. Highlight: The samosas were delicious and huge. Lowlights.... 1) The naan was flavorless. 2) Medium spiced dishes have no heat at all. 3) The chicken tiki masala pieces were very hard. It may have just been really overlooked, but I couldn't help but think back to the waiter packing up the buffet. Overcooked or old? It definitely hadn't been cooked and marinating in the sauce. I couldn't eat it. Lastly, our waitress was the least friendly person I've met in Minneapolis. read more

We were surprised at this gem. The service was good on a busy Sunday morning and the food was wonderful. The Momos were flavorful and a meal in itself. The tikka masala and goat curry were very good. I was initially hesitant that the flavors would be a mixture of various ethnic foods, but they've kept the distinction between Indian and Nepalese spices separate. Highly recommended. Parking is easy with their parking lot next to the restaurant. read more

Himalayan Restaurant has quickly become one of our favorite spots to take out-of-town visitors. The food is absolutely delicious and there is something on the menu for everyone (veg + vegan included). They have the BEST garlic naan I've had so far in Minneapolis, it comes out hot and fresh when you order. Our current fave is the Green Curry special with various veggies in a sweet coconut milk sauce. So good!! The portions are large and you're usually guaranteed a full meal's worth of leftovers. If you haven't tried this place yet, put it at the top of your list. read more

I've been to Himalayan twice now and both times were for fundraising-esque events...the first time was a benefit after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal when Himalayan donated 100% of the proceeds to relief efforts. The second time was for Dining Out For Life which I try to participate in each year (but at different restaurants). The fact that the owners participate in charitable giving is reason enough for me to be a fan, and the second reason = the delicious vegetarian momos. The other dishes I've tried (the garlic naan, the lentil pancakes, the katar-aaloo, and the saag) have been rather underwhelming, though my meat-and-dairy-eating dining pals have typically enjoyed their entrees. The decor is fine, nothing fancy but still clean and can feel intimate depending on where you're seated. The service is great and even when I went with my friend and her small child who got rice everywhere, the staff seemed understanding and empathetic more than anything else. I will keep coming back to support the business (and to enjoy the heck out of the momos), determined to one day find a vegan entree that really does it for me. read more

This place is great! The owner is always so nice (has great entree suggestions too) and the food is just so so good! I live out of state and this place is my top choice for a meal out in Minneapolis. I always try to make a stop in when I'm in town read more

This place is amazing. The food is so tasty, not overly greasy or anything. It sits well afterwards. The atmosphere is relaxed and warm. Me and my friends have been coming here for years, it's so solid. We all love eating but we won't just eat anything. This place is a solid go to. Definitely check it out. read more

Waited a really long time just to get the wrong food. The flavor was good but I simply didn't have a good first impression. I'll definitely give this place another go; but if I'm waiting at the front for 5 minutes with employees too busy to at least say "hello" or "we'll be with you in one minute" (once already seeing me waiting) I'll never return . Otherwise it seemed like a pretty laid back and calm environment. Everyone there seemed to enjoy their food. read more

Absolutely the best Indian food I've had in the US! Their Tikka Masala is outstanding. I recommend the chicken/ tofu Tikka with a side of garlic naan. All staff are great, and the owner/ manager who is always there is very kind and comes by every time where are there to make sure we enjoy our food and refill our drinks (my husband and I come there a lot). In nice summer days, you can enjoy sitting in the balcony - its dog friendly! Note that the balcony isn't open in the winter and in extremely hot summer days. read more

The new location suits this place quite well. Plenty of parking and close to the light rail. The buffet is on the small side but they had items from both Nepal and Tibet. The owner and servers were very cordial. The food is pleasantly spiced with generous amounts of herbs. I don't live in the area but I think it's worth going out of my way to stop here now and then. I enjoy supporting small local businesses. read more

This place is very reasonably priced. For a cheap date night, order a combo meal. There's more than enough food for two, and for under $26 you get two entrées, a side, a dessert, rice, and a cup of lentil soup. We had a good experience and I'd recommend giving Himalayan a try. It's not as good as Gandhi Mahal, which is only a few blocks away -- but it's cheaper than Gandhi Mahal, and they have some Himalayan dishes that you may not have tried before. The food was good -- not mind-blowing, but good. My favorite thing on the table was the aaloo-achaar, which is a unique potato salad with jalapeno and cilantro. We were adventurous and tried the kataar-aaloo, which is jackfruit and potatoes. I thought it was a little bland. The chicken coconut curry and the chicken momos were both flavorful, if not spectacular. I do wish we had tried the samosas, as servers kept walking by them and they smelled amazing -- and they were huge. Service was strikingly unfriendly, but efficient -- we got our food quickly even though the restaurant was very busy. read more

I would get the coconut curry time and time again...it was outstanding and choosing the medium spice level, it had a perfect kick to it. My friend and I got right in on a Saturday night even though it seemed packed. She was visiting for the weekend and had spent time in India so I trust her when she says that the food tasted authentic and brought back good memories of the time spent at Himalayan foothills. There are lots of choices on the menu, and we had trouble deciding what to order, even more so because everything around us looked and smelled amazing. It's great to see that there are multiple gluten free and vegan options. We ordered ahloo ko pakora for an appetizer, and lamb biriyna and coconut curry to split as our meal. After ordering, we kept seeing large plates of rice get delivered to tables and turns out, it was the biriyna. The curry is served with a decent size bowl of rice and being a huge fun of leftovers, it was difficult not to eat every bite. There were several large groups so it's good to know that they can accommodate. They have a private parking lot, but if that's full, street parking and residential side streets are viable (free) options. It seems that they take pride in using local and natural ingredients which is always great to see. Service deserves probably 3 or 4 stars since our waitress didn't come back between delivering the food and bringing the check, but luckily everything was just fine the first time around. Came here based on a recommendation from a few others, and can't wait to go back again soon. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Ahloo Ko Pakora - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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BEST INDIAN FOOD IN TOWN!! This has been my families favorite for years now! This restaurant was originally located on Franklin. Now it's moved to Lake street and blossomed into an spacious beautiful restaurant! The food is so amazing, so flavorful and so many options to choose from. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The owner is an amazing man who knows and remembers all of his customers! read more