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    Himalayan Taj

    4.5 (142 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Delish buffet for Saturday lunch with family
    Helene S.

    What a nice restaurant for a taste of the Himalayas. Grabbed a lunch buffet with the family on a Saturday afternoon. What a great deal at $16.90 per person. Went a few months later. Now the buffet is $18.99. Still a lot of food. Salads. Soups. Rice. Curries. Tandoori. Naan. Dessert. Yummy. Vegetable pakora. Cucumber cabbage salad. Vegetable Turmeric Soup. Fresh Mixed Veggies. Palak Paneer. Kali Dal. Vegetable Korma. Chicken Makhani. Chicken tandoori. Goat with bones. Naan is brought to the table. Hot and fresh from the oven. Grab a few chutneys from the line as well Rice Pudding for dessert is a nice way to end a relaxing lunch with family on a lazy holiday weekend. Located on NASA Road 1 right next to Space Center Houston, it is a nice place for a taste of the Himalayas.

    Chili Lamb Jerky
    Tyler N.

    Food: 4.6/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Food- Let me preface by stating that I am not Indian nor Nepali. That being said, this is probably my favorite Nepali/Indian place in this area (albeit there are only a few). Here's my opinion on all the dishes we ordered on our most recent stop: Fish Pakora: Nothing too crazy, but still good and well seasoned Piro Chicken Wings: Really good flavor, but way too spicy for my family personally (we are not crazy on spice, though) Goat Tandoori Momo: Really good, no notes Chicken Makhani: Really rich in flavor, incredibly buttery Lamb Handi Curry: Amazing as well, though enjoyed Makhani more Chili Lamb Jerky: Probably the weakest dish we got. Just not my vibe and tasted like I was eating bones the whole time. Shrimp Noodle Soup: Accidentally got this dish, but not a disappointment in the slightest. Probably my favorite bite of the night. Shrimp Stir Fry Noodles: Also incredible with lots of standout spices added in. Garlic Naan: Never misses Chicken Biryani: So much depth of flavor, went perfectly with the meat dishes we ordered. Service/Ambiance- Great, with not much to complain about. Music was a little bit too loud considering how calm the restaurant's atmosphere would be otherwise. Servers were great and speedy even though it was late and not too crowded. Great place. There's not much more to add. Himalayan Taj is seemingly simple with no flashy presentation in how it's designed, but that allows great food to really shine. Despite my issues with a few of the dishes, this place is really worth a visit whether you're by yourself or with a large group.

    Lynnette S.

    This place is fantastic! The food is flavorful, impeccable service, and a friendly environment. My daughter and I got the meat platter, and it was worth every penny. Give it a try and find your new Himalayan/Nepalese rest

    Roti Chapati, lamb biryani, palak paneer & butter chicken
    Melody D.

    This is a wonderful place for Nepali and Indian cuisine. Portions are shareable, service was okay for a weekend dinner, and the flavors are all there. I am a big advocate for spice, and the 3/5 level for all dishes was pretty dang spicy! Three dishes was enough to feed a family of four with some leftovers to take home. All in all, would come back simply because of the flavors.

    Julie V.

    This place is awesome! The food is delicious, the staff are super nice, everything is very clean, and they serve fresh naan to your table. What else could you ask for?

    Meats platter
    Kim N.

    This is the second time I've been here and the food was great at this unassuming restaurant. We have the meat platter that came with salads, appetizers, and dessert. Everything was fresh and delicious.

    Buffet
    Vivian H.

    My husband and I were looking for a restaurant near the NASA in Webster, when we came across the Himalayan Taj, the parking was full and that's always a good sign, so we decided to give it a try. When I entered the first thing I felt was the smell of spices, and herbs coming from the kitchen, at that moment all my senses were awakened. The restaurant itself it's big, lots of tables, very clean place, which is always a plus. I love Indian, but I hadn't try Nepali, so I was very eager to try everything. To my surprise it was an all you can eat, and for some reason that is not always good, but this wasn't the case. Although there was not beef nor pork, there was a variety of chicken, rice, pastas, vegetarian options, soups and salads. I tried almost all the flavors of the chicken dishes, I tried the basmati rice, and some salad as well. I had to try the spicy chicken, which was not a disappointment, but beware because if you can't handle spicy food those options may not be for you. Everything was delicious, my favorite was the cilantro chicken, which was a little spicy and the masala sauce was incredible, so buttery and rich. The vegetables soup had this nostalgic taste to it, so good. And the Naan bread was amazing, so soft and chewy. The dessert option is limited, and they ran out of mango dessert, which I was very excited to try, but maybe next time! I liked the rice pudding, was very creamy with hints of citrus flavors. The staff is very attentive and very polite. Well done Himalayan Taj! All you can eat for $16.90 per person.

    Vijay N.

    Conveniently located right next to NASA (walking distance). Came here with brothers family famished after a long day at the NASA museum The server recommended the Himalayan meat platter which was more than enough for the 5 of us but since we are all relatively big guys with big appetites we ordered more - a chicken biryani & lamb seekh kebab and a lemonade and rotis. The food was excellent- tasted delicious and fresh. Yet there were some leftovers that we took back to the hotel. The place was quite crowded for an early evening which says a lot and about their quality. I wish there was one in the Dallas area where I'm from.

    King of Texas
    Jellybean A.

    This is my third visit here, I'd give a solid 3.5 Don't get me wrong, food here is good but it's not consistent(flavor varies visit to visit) and I get very bloated afterwards---yes may be a persona issue Seriously though, what you get is a plesant, family dining experience. Regular servers, it's nice to see familiar faces each time. My first visit I had Kathal Curry(spicy Jackfruit curry) and Goat chop---I thought the Makahni sauce(creamy tomatoe sauce) was so good, and so was the Jackfruit curry. Goat chop was tough, was not at all my fav. Second visit I had the lunch buffet, it was delicious, many choices to pick from, both vegetarian & non-vegetarian. I had Kathal curry to go this time. Last night was my third visit and ordered King of Texas and my fav, Kathal curry. Once again, I didn't enjoy the meat too much here, neither kabob, chicken or lamb I didn't enjoy much. The lamb was tough and chicken was slightly under cooked. Makhani chicken was good, and so was the Kathal curry but they both tasted different from last time and one before that even so I was bit disappointed by this variation. Also this time the food was salty, I downed two bottles of water and a can of beer when I got home bcs I was that thirsty... I would say this though, I love their Indian coffee, it's sweet, it's creamy with full of flavors. It's a must try! I live in Houston, so it's a drive for me to visit here. I don't know why I was craving for it so much but think my obsession with Himalaya Taj has ended and am ready to move on to next. It's good Texas city has a good shopping outlet, I can still visit time to time

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    Delicious food and great people love this restaurant service is on point as well recommend to everyone!!

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    It's basically a cafeteria atmosphere with a really bad buffet. Service was good though. We regretted trying this place.

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    Food was okay, service was good, music was louder than typically expected at a sit down restaurant.

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    Great food and service. The buffet is great food with amazing value. Perfect naan. Regular lunch stop very quick buffet service

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    Outstanding food! Friendly service. The momos are incredible. Reasonable prices make this our go-to restaurant

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    Food is to die for the owner is so sweet I love this restaurant so much and take everyone I can here

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    Ask the Community - Himalayan Taj

    Are they still doing the lunch buffet? How much is it? Thank you.

    Yes, they have a buffet which is wonderful. Can't recollect exact cost however buffet, a pint and 20% tip is less than $35.00.

    Is there a dinner buffet?

    Yes there is it's so tasty

    How much is the buffet?

    Weekdays is $12.95 Weekends is $13.95

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    Himalaya Restaurant

    Himalaya Restaurant

    3.1(1.7k reviews)
    26.8 miSharpstown
    $$

    4 stars. Stopped in…read morefor an early weekday dinner. The place wasn't overly busy with dine-in, but the to-go orders were running nonstop. The inside isn't giant -- on the smaller side, with a lot of tables packed in, plus a couple of larger ones for bigger parties. Pro Tip: The spice level is was Medium/low, so if you are expecting some very spicy dishes you need to ask for them. Frontier Beef Karhai, $19.50 -- 3.5/5. Himalayan fried chicken, $24.99 -- 4.5/5. Nice crispy batter, prepared a little differently than you're used to. It's skinless, bone-on chicken that's been filleted off the bone a bit, so instead of a plain drumstick, it's more like a filleted drumstick, with the breast filleted off, with a little bone left on to hold it together. The chicken was super tender and moist and the batter was crunchy. There's a bit of an Indian flavor profile, but not overwhelming -- I was actually hoping for a little more spice, kick, and heat. Still, very good chicken, and I'd try it again. Rice, 3.5/5. Solid side, but nothing spectacular. I've had much better. Garlic naan, $9 -- 3.5/5. Solid, big piece of naan. Would get it again. Service was quick. The food took a little while to come out, mostly because of the fried chicken -- though we ordered that right when we sat down, then ordered the rest about ten minutes later as we looked over the menu. If you've lived in Houston all your life, I highly suggest giving this place a try. It's one of those Houston staples that's been around, and some of the things they do are really good and a little different. That said, from a value perspective I think a place like Aga's outshines them just slightly. I've had many of the same curries at Aga's and find them a touch better, and a slightly better value. In the end, it's a totally fine place for takeout or to sit down and eat give it a try. Would recommend, and would return.

    Having lived in Houston since prior to 2004, I honestly can't believe my first time to the Himalaya…read moreRestaurant was just recently. Start with their mint lemonade or iced chai tea. These are some of the best drinks I've ever had at any type of Indo-Pak restaurants in Houston. The mint lemonade was definitely in a league of its own. We didn't go for any appetizers, just went straight in to the entrées. The Chicken Hara Masala Supreme. Just wow, chef's kiss. Think cut up chicken thighs in a green curry that almost has a salsa like mouth feel with vegetables. Absolutely decadent. The Steak Tikka. Round of applause. I overheard the owner telling other tables that it's the best steak in Houston. I'll say it's the best steak I've ever had at an Indo-Pak restaurant. The steak was super tender it had that famous Tikka style smokiness. The Butter Chicken. Pretty damn solid. The gravy was silky and perfectly textured. They also use chicken thighs for this, which makes it even better. The Saag Paneer. It was all right, I've had better at other places, but still super solid. The Paneer was fresh and was great on all the various naans we got. For the naan, we just got the garlic and the butter naan. They are absolutely great when they come straight out of the tandoor oven, but I found that they get a little too hard if not eaten quickly. I'm sure they would reheat really well. We also tried the spicy rocket naan and it decent. I would just stick with garlic and butter. The only miss for me was the Mutton Biryani. Don't get me wrong, it's a solid biryani dish, but I've had better that had a little bit more flavor. The mutton was very tender, but the opportunity was making the rice a little bit less clunky. I see a lot of reviews with people hating on things like service or area. Let me just say we had no issues with service. The service was top-notch. We spent $222 with tip across three people. A little pricey but totally worth it.

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    Kathmandu Curry and Bar

    Kathmandu Curry and Bar

    4.2(203 reviews)
    26.9 miGulfton, Sharpstown
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Happy hour specials

    I implore you to come here for the momos. They are delish. We got fried goat momo (10) doused in…read morechili sauce (medium spice). They had a nice chewy bite to them. So flavorful, and not too spicy. What was spicy was the pani puri, so be mindful of the kick. On the opposite side of the spectrum was the Kathmandu curry which comes with a side of naan or rice. It was a lot more mild compared to the other dishes, but it balanced well with the momos. Service was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. They advertise themselves as fine dining. They had pre-rolled silverware, but other than that it was pretty casual. They have a TV displaying gorgeous Himalayan scenery that I was staring at in awe the entire time, so don't be surprised if I book a fight to Nepal.

    We came here unexpectedly as the restaurant next door was out of dishes that we were looking for…read more Since the FIFA World Cup is going on, they had nicely decorated the ceiling with different flags & had multiple TVs setup so you can watch the game. Nice table service, and nice ambiance. The Vegetable Manchurian was amazing, we got it in mild, and it still had soo much flavor. The noodles and Malai kofta were good. We got them in mild; so kids can have them too. Garlic naan was excellent, so soft & fluffy. Overall, it was a great experience as we're craving Indo Chinese food. We'll be back! Oh and nice Mocktail menu too! The pineapple drink with tahin was delicious.

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    Signature item--Chicken Momo

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    Maharaja Bhog

    3.9(917 reviews)
    27.7 miSharpstown, Westwood
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    Waiting to get on with my to go order…read more Maharaja Bhog is the best example of North West side of food- Gujarat and Rajasthan states of India mainly and the 'guest is special' treatment, and the best part, its 100% vegetarian! It is a thali ofcourse. The best experience is dining in. Where you even get to wash your hands at the table and use the napkin the server holds to wipe of. Then the flow of dishes start- first with chass ( buttermilk)and one more beverage - lemonade, or shikanji , all good for digestive purpose traditional Indian drinks you take with meals.... ( not in the modern kitchens...not anymore... like most food habits around all cultures across the globe ) Then chats, sabzi and piping hot any two types of bread. Its unlimited. When I go, the starve the whole day and go for dinner ... lol... its just not fair to the delicious experience otherwise... There is a huge spread. And lastly followed by ghee khichidi or either rice or millet and one more rice item, sometimes even plain rice. After u r really totally done and plates cleared. They come around with coffee or tea! If only you were sitting in a garden with 100's of tables overlooking the mountains and had noone waiting for u to clear so their can occupy the seats.... remember even those people waiting would have starved the whole day .... That day got a to-go order. Its not an experience under any comparison but food is still great. Can't wait to do my dine in again sometime.

    We arrived 10min prior to opening & a line formed quickly behind us. The doors opened & in we…read morepoured to smiling faces & immediate seating. Service started right away, Granted, this was a new experience for me - I can't speak to authenticity or even tell you what we ate or if we ate it correctl. . I can tell you that I LOVED IT. I was mixing things & trying flavor combinations. Perhaps the most impressive thing was that, for the first time I ever, I did get seconds on tofu! I didn't have to guess on what to order. Fantastic! I waved off the never-ending ladles many times or I'd probably still be there eating from bottomless bowls. It came to $112 for our party of 4 adults, which we thought was reasonable. The service was fantastic. The manager/owner (?) stopped by several times to check-in & encouraged us to eat more & skip work. Ha - staff were friendly & welcoming. If you leave here hungry, it's on you! The food starts the moment you are seated & doesn't stop until you call it. We are thrilled with our first stop after landing.

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    Back again .... my favorite thali place... waiting for my to go order

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    $23/pp for their thali lunch buffet

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    4.3(1k reviews)
    1.1 miClear Lake
    $$

    While at Clear Lake on Webster for lunch today, I decided to visit Noon Mirch, and it proved to be…read morean absolute culinary delight! Despite being remarkably vibrant and busy for a Saturday afternoon, arrival was delightfully seamless thanks to the ample, convenient parking right outside. Stepping inside, the ambiance is rich, cozy, and impeccably curated. The venue radiates the authentic charm of a fine Indian establishment while maintaining an atmosphere that is pristine, polished, and spotlessly clean. The service was top-tier from the moment I arrived. My server, Magic, was extraordinarily gracious, warm, and attentive. Upon his endearing recommendation and friendly demeanor, I began with the Tamarind Storm cocktail, which was expertly crafted, complex, and extraordinarily refreshing. Magic also informed me of their splendid buffet offerings, which I simply could not resist exploring. The buffet setup was an absolute triumph remarkably fresh, pristine, and constantly replenished. Each dish was served piping hot, tasting as though it had been individually cooked to order just moments before. The vibrant colors, rich aromatics, and exquisite spices were nothing short of sensational. Between the immaculate environment, vibrant Saturday atmosphere, divine cuisine, and Magic's stellar hospitality, Noon Mirch earns absolute full marks from me. A complete hit I shall most certainly be returning

    We've been wanting to try this place for so long but we kind of wanted to wait until the right…read moretime. We finally set a date for last weekend and did not regret it. Drinks: my gf had an old fashioned, my friend and I got the petal punch and a fourth friend got a European beer I think and we all enjoyed our drinks. My friend and I agreed that the petal punch was the best cocktail we had both ever had. The lychee and mint is just PERF! Food: we tried as much as we could. The momos was yummy and came with a great sauce. The tandoori chicken drumsticks with the sauce, YUM. I knew it was going to be great. The veggie samosas were also wonderful. The mint chutney is my preference over the tamarind, but both were good. Chicken mungfali- 10/10 but wish it were a little spicier. Chicken korma- spicier than I thought but delicious 10/10. The Nutella samosas were the only thing that was disappointing. They were way crunchier than we expected. The picture of them made it look softer and flakier than it was. Especially with the price point of $16- was not worth it. Service: our server, Magic, was great to us and showed us all his faves. Inside: very lovey inside and very clean. Can't wait to come back again! I heard they have a lunch buffet but didn't see it on the menu. I need to do some research on that!

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