Friyay came and cooking was off the table! After a brief moment of possibilities I decided on…read moreIndian cuisine and Himalayan Taste has great curry. Ordered the Lamb Curry, Saag Paneer Curry and Garlic Naan, for carry-out. Popped a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and I was in heaven! Tender, juicy, mouth watering Lamb with just the right amount of heat! And the Saag Paneer was creamy. Totally refreshing and delicious

We had a great meal at Himalayan Taste in Temecula. The vegetable momos were delicious and…read moredisappeared in record time. They were easily one of the highlights of the meal. The lamb seekh kebab was flavorful and tasty, although I found it a little on the dry side. Next time I'll probably try the lamb boti kebab or one of the many other tandoori options on the menu, which all looked excellent. The garlic naan was perfect--fresh, flavorful, and a great complement to everything else we ordered. Overall, a very enjoyable experience with plenty of menu options that make us want to come back and try more. Highly recommended.

Having been here multiple times in the last decade, our visit yesterday was a bit disappointing,…read moreand I can no longer give this spot 5 stars. For a restaurant in a touristy area, it still lands at a solid 3.5 to 4 stars, but the experience has definitely taken a step back. Cleanliness - there's a fly constantly going up and down the window we sat next to. It was getting a lot of my attention but alas I did not have a fly swatter. Lucky sob!!! Food - portion sizes felt smaller. While Indian dishes aren't typically huge, the presentation this time made them look a bit meager--it could be the dinnerware, the presentation? I don't know. Flavor-wise, something has changed for the worse. The Chicken Tikka Masala was decent, but lacked the rich depth and spice profile of our previous visits. The Fish Vindaloo suffered a similar fate. It wasn't bad, but it lacked that bold, signature Indian flavor. Also, using salmon felt like a misstep; its strong flavor tends to clash with vindaloo spices rather than absorb them. Side note, this dish was not at all spicy. And the server never asked us about the spiciness level of any of the dishes we ordered. Maybe they only offer non-spicy for all their dishes?? The same vindaloo dish at our favorite Indian restaurant in L.A. is very spicy and full of other favors. Service was just ok. The restaurant was quiet, with far more empty tables than occupied ones, yet the food took quite a while to come out. At one point, at least four servers were standing around the counter watching the dinning hall. Yet, other than delivering the food, no one came to any of the tables to check on them once the food had been delivered. Multiple times nearby tables waved their hands in the air to get attention after they got their food. We overheard one young man asking for hot sauce and chuckled - so someone else wanted their food spicier, too! Come here if you REALLY love touristy/Americanized Indian or want some vegetarian choices. Personally, I'll find dinner elsewhere next time in Big Bear.

I was glad to find an Indian/ Himalayan Restaurant in Big Bear. One can only enjoy hamburgers and…read morepizzas for a limited time. We ordered two Thali combo meals. Each combo meal comes with rice, lentil, naan, salad or Raita. We had (1) Chicken Curry with Raita. Raita was very watery. As was the lentil. Lentil was also watery. The chicken curry was good. (2) Tandoori chicken with salad. The salad was the better choice than Raita. The Tandoori chicken was good. Again the lentil was too watery. The rice and naan were good. We also had the mango lassi, which is a shake with yogurt and mango. It was delicious but I wish it had come earlier (while I was waiting for my food). The drink did not come until after my food has arrived. Service was adequate. Nothing exceptional but gets the job done. Portion size was good.

To be honest we were searching out another eatery, but we happened upon this place, and thought…read moretheir menu was more interesting. The vibe here is quite relaxing, and the decor is very East Asian. Neantha was gracious, and very kind about meeting our dietary requests. They have a nice lunch special with two entrees, lentil soup, rice and Naan, $13.95. I chose the lamb curry for $2.00 extra along with the chicken vindaloo. We also ordered the lentil wafers appetizer. All the food was delicious, and the spice level of medium was quite nice. There were few people as it was a Tuesday afternoon. We felt special being the only ones after a large party of women departed. The bill came to $36.00 with tax and tip, very reasonable. I am often pleasantly surprised by the surprisingly good food one can find in a strip mall. Do not overlook this dining experience.

They seem to have a nice menu....with several veggitarian options...the service so far is good…read more.. they have nice indoor seating..

We really enjoy the Butter Chicken, Tika Masala and the wonderful breads. Our family has both…read moredined in and had take-out several times. Definitely worth it !

Amazing that big bear has 2 Indian restaurants. We're never been to Masala Craft before and we…read morereally liked it. We started with the Seekh Kabab appetizer. Everything was so fresh. The onions were perfectly crispy and sweet but not overcooked and the chicken had some nice flavorful spices on it. Then for the main meals we got Saag Paneer, Shahi Paneer and Garlic Naan. So good. The Indian cheese they use in paneer is amazing. Kind of like tofu cheese. Love it. Service was quick and friendly and the place was clean. The bathrooms were ok, they're out in a hallway that's shared by the restaurant nextdoor.

This was a take out order…read more I just wanted to say how yummy the whole lunch was! I have been ordering take out since they opened. Food is always tasty and consistent. Today it was awesome! I was trying something different, just to try something else. KARAHI CHICKEN and LAMB SUKHA.. both were sooooo delicious! I could not stop eating! I got the usual vegetable Samosa - never disappoint. and Garlic Naan. I was waiting for them to open, so i can order. Placed the order and drove to SJC. Food was ready when i arrived. 15 minutes. Great food packaging. Parking is plenty. People are great. Love them!

The average 5-star review is suspicious unless a takeaway experience differs from the dine-in…read moreexperience. Even on our way out, I heard a conflict regarding a takeaway order. My family chose Himalayan Taste because it's a Nepalese / Nepali restaurant which also serves Indian dishes. (Yes, there are nuances between the cuisines. We enjoyed both restaurants in Manchester.) When we arrived on a Sat, slightly earlier than the dinner rush hour, the restaurant was pleasantly filled. I like when people support locally-owned businesses in the neighborhood. We didn't wait long to be seated at a table, get ice water, and place our order. The waiter even asked what spice level (1 mild to 10 hottest) we wanted for each dish; he also asked (with a slightly testy tone) if we wanted a drink other than water. A plain lassi, why not? Then the rush arrived. Our order arrived, plus basmati rice - which we didn't order b/c we have a low-carb plan. The jalfrezi and vindaloo were mild, despite ordering a level 8 heat. The saag ordered to level 5 was actually hotter. :D Based on a blood sugar level the following morning, we suspect sugar. (Indian and Nepali cooks in England have told us sugar = cheating / manipulation of authentic cooking.) The restaurant is under-staffed. Water refills were infrequent. Our waiter didn't check on us. The lassi was never served; at least it wasn't charged to our tab. By the entrance, people were waiting for tables as we waited for the check so we could free up a table... as another (empty) table waited to be bussed. The upside: The food was slightly flavorful and pricing is relatively affordable, but we won't return.

Excellent food and service Always a delicious meal with…read moreabove average portions Friendly and knowledgeable staff Attractive and comfortable setting Favorite of locals! Enjoy your meal

Had a spectacular experience and delish cuisine. My group of 6 people were taken care of easy…read morepeasy. Was fye would recommend.

Once again outstanding food and service My wife and I went…read moretoday for an early dinner Eva and Sienna were so pleasant and kind and super professional and Toya all were very welcoming and friendly The food was absolutely delicious and fresh a home made meal with a lot of spices that makes your mouth water the rise was so delicious I wanted to eat with a toothpick The portions are very generous Again and over and over I recommend this place to anyone interested to give it a try you would love it

Last night 7 of us enjoyed a dinner with lots of dishes that we shared. We were served by Issam,…read moresuch a knowledgeable and pleasant server. He recommended dishes that were varied in flavor and proteins. He knew the perfect balance of dishes for a wonderful meal. So delicious! We sat outdoors and enjoyed a relaxing dinner at a leisurely pace. I highly recommend Zen Curry & Grill.

Himalayan Cafe - San Dimas…read more Friendly staff and a beautifully decorated restaurant with an exotic and welcoming atmosphere. The menu is extensive, with a great variety of dishes and plenty of options to choose from. Prices were very reasonable, and the food was amazing! I had the Aloo Saag, and we also ordered the Chicken Tikka. Everything was perfectly spiced and packed with flavor--the kind of food that makes your taste buds dance! Delicious from start to finish. Definitely a place worth checking out in San Dimas!

We stopped by Himalayan Cafe on a whim and are so glad we did! Suraj was kind and welcoming, and…read morehelped me order since it was my first time. Kitchen staff were all friendly too when I walked by. We enjoyed everything here!!! The vegetable samosa, aloo gobi (cauliflower/potato), chicken tikka masala, chicken curry (suuuuper tender chicken), regular naan, garlic naan, and masala milk tea were all so delicious!! The front room dining area was brightly lit and very inviting. FYI, parking lot in the back is actually the front of the restaurant. I would recommend this spot and will be back!

Took my friend out to eat for her bday and she wanted the best place and this is it. She was well…read morecelebrated and sisters (it's a family restaurant) cared for us well. Even sharing homemade mango ice cream you can't find elsewhere. My friend loved it! I did too! Super unique and refreshing and delicious. She said the coconut curry is one she had years ago and haven't found equal... this is it! It's that good! This family restaurant serves quality homemade meals and you feel great after eating here. And at $11.99 for lunch (that lasts me two meals) well you just can't beat it. Not at this quality.

Monday night was our last night in Carlsbad and we had dinner here. Place is located at the…read moreCarlsbad village infront of a fountain with other restaurants and ice cream shop. Beautiful area with lots of kids playing by the fountain. Sitting is inside or outside the restaurant. Lady who greeted us were very nice. All tables were taken outside so we sat inside the restaurant looking out to the fountain area. Place was decorated nicely with pillows on some of the sittings. Really cute place and cozy. Three of us were hungry and the aroma coming from the kitchen made us twice as hungry. We ordered 2 vegetable dishes, Palak Paneer and Aloo Matar. The Palak Paneer which is spinach with cheese was delightful. It is our favorite vegetable dish and tied our entrees together. It's comforting and savory. The Aloo Matar fresh peas and potatoes were as delicious but hard to compare with the Paneer. I did like the peas a lot. For our entrees we had the Chicken Kadai, Lamb Tarkari and Chicken Tandoori. All came with basmati rice. The chicken kadai had a nice spicy kick. The lamb was tender and lots of cinnamon notes. The tandoori was crispy, tender and juicy. The Garlic cilantro naan was tasty, soft and buttery and great with soaking in all the curry sauce. All the flavors hit the right spot and were all delicious! We had a tiny leftover left of the rice, naan and Aloo Matar. Otherwise we devoured our entire meal. It was that yummy!!! We love this place. Everything about our experience felt like your grandmother or aunties made these food just for you. It was that authentic and cozy! If you're by Carlsbad and want to experience the taste of Nepal, Indian and Tibetan cuisine, this place is for you. They will treat you like family. This will be our go to place when we visit Carlsbad again. Will be back!!!