This is my probably my favorite restaurant in the area, I order from here so much. Their chicken tikka masala comes with an order of rice or naan - it's absolutely delicious and I love that you can choose the spice level! I always recommend this spot to people I know. read more

I ordered to go so can't rate the dining experience, only the food I ordered. I got the mutter paneer and veggie samosas which came with rice. My husband got the chicken tikka masala, with garlic naan and a mango lassi. The mutter paneer tasted under seasoned with no distinct flavor, the paneer felt like didn't absorb any seasonings at all. So not bad but not something I would reorder. The samosas were good. I tasted the curry sauce from the chicken tikka masala and that had much better flavor. Both were heavy (butter/heavy cream based). The mango lassi was surprisingly the most balanced I ever had. They are usually over sweet but this one was just right. If I return I would order something different. read more

butter chicken - cheap chicken naan not that crispy roti plain overpriced terrible customer service. asked what's popular and he refused to recommend something read more

Ordered takeout through door dash. I was surprised at how quickly they got my order ready and of course DoorDash was quick to pick it up. I got a chicken tikka masala medium spice with the garlic naan and had lots of leftovers. The portion size and spice level were perfect. The flavor was perfectly tangy but my only complaint is that it felt very very greasy to the point where the sauce was separating from the butter or oil (not sure what it was). still recommend it though. I'd like to try their other dishes. read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I usually love their food. I just received the lamb chops that appear to have been eaten before they arrived. The bag had not been tampered with. I called and complained. They say they will comp that item, one of many items. The rest were fine. I will try again and hope it does not happen next time. Signed still hungry. read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

Picture online they use has 12 momos. Picture I took is of 5 momos smooshed together. read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Vegetable Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food is great! The service is so slow, however... if they say it'll take 15-20 mins for takeout, double it.

The restaurant is located in a strip mall with good parking lot. I came at 7ish and lot of seating but I was happy to see that towards 7:30pm more customers came in! The staff were really nice and attentive! We ordered the tikka masala and butter chicken spice level 2-3. Is recommend going up! I anticipated Thai level spicy but their spicy is 1-10. So 1-3 is pretty much no spice. Otherwise flavor wise super tasty! Decent portions read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Tikka masala and Butter Chicken / Chicken Makhani - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried this spot on a chill night out and it totally hit the spot. It's tucked away in the College/La Mesa area with a casual vibe and friendly staff. The service was great, and there was a steady flow of people coming in which made it feel like a local favorite. We shared a bunch of dishes: * Veg samosas -- crispy and flavorful * Chicken momos -- juicy and super tasty * Garlic butter naan -- soft, warm, and buttery * Special biryani -- came with paneer, lamb, chicken and shrimp (so much in one dish) * Malai kofta -- rich, comforting, and came with more naan * Mango lassi -- thick, creamy, and not sour (really good!) Everything came out fresh and hot, and the flavors were on point. Plus, there's a little Indian grocery store right next door owned by the same people, which is perfect if you want to grab some snacks or spices to take home. Parking was easy too, which is always a win in SD. Would definitely come back when I'm craving something warm and flavorful. read more

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We were looking for a new place to eat and came across the Yak and Yeti. First , loved the name. The staff were very gracious and kept a very cool vibe in the restaurant. We ordered the vegetable pakora, chicken momo, garlic naan, and the everything Biryani. They were all excellent and way too much food for two people to eat. We wound up packing a lot up which seems to be par for the course with first timers. Food had a lot of complex flavors as did the dipping sauces. Definitely want to return and have the lamb dishes. read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Garlic Butter Cilantro Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Doordashed food from this spot for dinner the other week. The butter chicken and tikka masala were flavorful!! Wish I ordered them a little spicer but still good. The naans were light and filling. They give a lot of rice with your order too. They packaged my order very well so it wouldn't spill during the trip. Only con is that it's a little bit on the oily side. read more

This place has a lot of good reviews so we decided to meet here for lunch. They had a good $14.95 lunch deal so that's what we picked. The lunch special came with plain naan, rice, rice pudding, soup, and two entrees. Choices were the usual 6 such as saag aloo, chana marsala, before korma, Chicken tikka marsala, chicken vindaloo, and I believe a chicken curry. Food was ok. The veggie korma and chicken vindaloo that I ordered were mediocre. I wish there was less sauce and more vegetables or meat. Food took a while and service was ok. The restaurant was empty when we arrived for lunch on a week day. A couple of other parties arrived while we were there. read more

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Wow! I was truly impressed with the value and taste of the food here! I ordered online for pickup and got $10 off! Save some money by ordering online through their website and picking up your order. Pickup was fast and friendly. They have a vegan menu! I got the vegan Veggie Korma, vegan Channa Masala, rice, and Whole Wheat Roti. They even gave us a bonus dhal! The food was excellent -- I loved the spices in the rice. I ordered the dishes mild since my hubby can't handle too much spice. The portions were generous. It's lovely that they have a separate vegan menu, and I really appreciate them supporting my dietary choices. I'll definitely be back! I can't wait to take my mom here to try the vegan menu. I would love to dine in next time. Namaste! read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - BUTTER CHICKEN, VEGAN VEGGIE KORMA & VEGAN CHANNA MASALA - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is genuniely amazing and the best Indian food I've ever had. I am South Asian myself and I absolutely approve of this place. I have been a regular for 4 years now and their CTM and tandoori chicken is to die for!!!! In love. Amazing service as well! Love that all the mains come with a choice of rice or naan as well. Love this place! read more

Yak and Yeti! I only know this place for how good their food is on DoorDash. Now, this visit. My goodness. Great customer service and the food is even tastier. What did we get? 1. Chicken Tikka Masala Non Dairy. It was replaced with Coconut milk instead of milk/yogurt. It tasted the same as doordash and at times, better per bite. This one is irresistible . Im full!! My new favorite for sure. 2. Chicken Biryani. Now! Its the first time I have ever smelled the goodness and perfume work! Not only it smells flowery, it was delicious. Doordash introduced us to Yak and Yeti and I absolute am In love with them. This will be the number 1 spot for Indian food hands down. Cant go wrong with this place. I am wowed!! Thank you Yak and Yeti. Keep up the good work. This place definitely have good Gluten Free options. Keep an eye out!! read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Best biryani!! It is super legit this one!! The perfume of this biryani is one of the best I have ever smelled. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

I can't tell you about the place, I've never even seen it. I DoorDashed a small dinner for two and I thought the food was really good, but it was only one dish with naan and a dessert, with a nice mango lassi. So, a more elaborate review must await further orders. Medium spicy on a butter chicken apparently meant not much for an experienced palate. read more

Indian and Nepalese food Himalayan Curry Many vegan options Large selection Friendly service, food takes time Made to order Red and colorful inside Strip mall parking On the small side Gluten free options Restroom available Lunch combos weekdays only read more

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Delicious. I love Indian food and wish I had it more often. Service was great, food yummy. We shared a Lamb Vindaloo, had Samosas and Chicken Momo also. Ambiance - you can either come in casual or dressy. I'd bring a date or friends here because it isn't loud and you can hear conversation. read more

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We got the buttery chicken and the lamb curry with balsamic and saffron rice. The buttery chicken was lit creamier than I was used, but it was still really good but the lamb curry was absolutely to die for. We also got garlic naan bread and it was absolutely delicious. The service was so nice and the ambience is very full in the wall and you can tell that it's gonna be a really good place very local and Mom and pop. Must come! read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent food and excellent service. We had cheese naan, chicken curry, and chicken Tikki tandoori. All were very good. Plenty of rice too. At the end of the meal, I wanted to head to Indian grocery next door. They saw me try and go there, but realized it was closed. The server actually had key to grocery and went and got my items. That is going above and beyond and this girl appreciated that! read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

Their food is absolutely amazing. The portion sizes, the assembly, the flavor... all great. I've ordered from them two times now on door dash, and both times, the food was packaged to prevent spillage. Each wet dish was wrapped in Saran Wrap. My favorite dish is their chicken korma- it's huge, and the flavor is fantastic. It's a very creamy dish, with chunks of shredded coconut in it. The chicken is also very tender. I've never had an issue with it being dry. Their cheese cilantro naan is great as well- very garlicky and cheesy and it comes with about four large pieces. Their mango lassi is a good size as well. I can't speak to service and ambiance at this time because I haven't visited them in person yet... but I will soon! read more

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Restaurants aren't like horrible exes. Sometimes you can give them another shot and they actually will have changed. That's my hope with this restaurant. I left one of my "Damn it! But we started off so well! How the hell did we end up here?" reviews and the restaurant reached out. Turns out the dish I ranted about to so many people in the past, had been given a new (and very much not improved) ingredient. While I haven't been back to test out if they have changed it back, I leave this review in good faith that I will met delicious food once again. I shall be back to confirm... read more

It was very good. Lots of food and everything was very flavorful. I wish they put more meat per portion but it's ok

Amazing food and great staff. My partner and I used to come here all the time, and they've never missed the mark.

Second time dining here for Lunch. Doesnʻt disappoint! Clean, Fresh enviroment. Today is a End of the week. Time for a Wonderful Himalayan Lunch. read more

I've had this location bookmarked since pre-COVID times and recently went maybe in 01/2022 for dinner. I loved the ambiance. I love there's a big parking lot with street parking so that is not an issue. I came on a night where it was calm with just one other table. The waiter was very nice. They brought us each a small tasting of their lentil soup. OMG, it was delicious. It was the perfect amount and start to the meal. We also got the vegetable Samosas which were huge and also very tasty. I recommend those for starters. I Got the butter chicken with rice. Very hearty and yummy. My cousin got the Chicken Jalfreezy which has more veggies in that and that was also very tasty. I literally could not decided which was my favorite out of all of the dishes. The portions are huge so we obviously shared and still had leftovers to go. I came back on my actual BDAY with my family. This night was a busier night but service was still great; even with full tables and a line for to-go orders. Some of the items we ordered this night included: -Chicken Tandori with upgraded garlic naan: like a dry chicken over a bed of bell peppers almost like a fajita (4/5) -2 orders of Lamb biryani spice level 5: very flavorful, huge chunks of lamb, you get your money's worth and a huge portion we could've shared. I wish it was spicier so next time I will try a level 7 (5/5) -naan: simple, fresh and delicious (5/5) -cheese naan: sooooo good. OMG I will get this again (7/5) -Vegetable Samoasa-had it before will continue to get this lol (5/5) We got many other items like the dumplings and more curry-I just can't recall all the names. I was happy that my family enjoyed their meals. I was super excited that my boyfriend really liked it also. I've tried to take him to a few Indian restaurants but he was never really into them which meant I did not get to eat out with him at those restaurants often. Although this is Himalayan-it's similar to Indian food and I'm so happy I have a new spot where he can come with me and enjoy the meal as I prefer to eat out with a companion. Definitely recommend this restaurant and will be a regular here. Can't wait to try all of their items. They also have Vegetarian AND Vegan options :) read more

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The absolute best Indian food I have ever had the pleasure of eating. I love bringing my friends to this place whenever they want delicious Indian food. I have tried a lot of their vegetarian options and each curry I order has always been so flavorful with such great spices and seasoning. Even my boyfriend who usually is a meat eater thinks that the vegetarian/vegan menu is absolutely amazing. Service is also a bonus to their amazing food. You will not regret coming here! read more

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Had lunch with family here and the food was very good. The restaurant was very clean as well. The service was fine, nothing outstanding, but not bad either. Order your food and get your food lol. I would come back. read more

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I think I've been coming here since around 2018 back when I was still working in the area. I used to visit during lunch break back when they still had lunch buffets serving up a variety of entrees (Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, etc). The service back then was awesome and my coworkers always wanted to go back. Of course, lockdown and career changes have kept me away from this place. I revisited recently following a trip to Luna Video Games 2-3 blocks away. Decided that I needed some Chicken Vindaloo in my life and my partner wanted some Chicken Korma. We ordered it to take home. Wait time estimate was 20 minutes. I wasn't actively timing them. We also got garlic naan and it ended up being a tasty meal and a good value. The leftovers reheated well (rice and dishes were heated separately on plates with a lightly dampened paper towel over them). Just a quick note, while there does seem to be more than adequate parking, the building itself might be easy to drive past without GPS directions. read more

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Interior is very nice. They have lots of sit down tables. You could definitely take a date here. Tried out their chicken korma. Friend got their chicken vindaloo, it was super spicy at medium, but they loved it/this is their fav spot for vindaloo. I was more of 3 star but friend gives them 5 so we settle on 4 stars overall. I wasn't a fan of the korma. Rice was good. Garlic naan was just okay, good price though. It was $18 per entree which is pretty pricey but at least we can get two meals out of it because they are very large portions. Both rice and curry containers were filled to the brim! Staff was friendly. Placed order quickly and food was ready before the promised time. They had tons of people coming in for to go orders, they are very popular! Parking lot is large and shared with other businesses. Road is pretty heavily trafficked so a bit tough with entry/exit during popular hours. The packaging for to go was very well done. Nice little box for the rice. They wrapped each curry with wrap to make sure nothing spilled out. Naan was kept in aluminum foil to retain heat. Everything was still piping hot after we got home. Def recommend to go, they do it right! read more

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The food is amazing every single time. Tried several other restaurants but nothing can compare!!! If you're first time, try chicken and shrimp tikka masala, lamb is great too if you like the taste of lamb. And mango lassi is a must! read more

The service was phenomenal. The ambiance was perfect and the food was OMG VERY DELICIOUS!!! read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Chicken Momo Garlic Butter Cilantro Naan Chicken Tikka Masala Butter Chicken Lamb Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered Chicken Korma and Butter Chicken on Friday through Uber eats. While eating the chicken Korma I noticed that the chicken appeared to be raw. The next day i got really sick and had to visit the ER. This was my first time ordering food from here and will not be back. read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Raw chicken - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Another amazing time at Yak & Yeti. Please try the garlic cheese naan... dipping it into our butter chicken and tikka masala was heavenly read more

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Outstanding restaurant! The food and service is exceptional. First time here and indian food can be very hit and miss especially when it comes to certain dishes. We ordered lamb Rogan Josh and the lamb was super lean and tender, lentil soup flavorful, vegetable samosas delicious and garlic Naan light and delicious. Clean restaurant with very friendly staff! Do yourself a favor and come here, you won't regret it! read more

We had the vegetable pakora as an appetizer, For lunch I had the chicken tikka masala with the garlic naan. We also ordered a side of cheese naan. Everything was delicious. This might be my favorite spot in town for the dish I ordered. Our server was great. He was very attentive. It was a very quiet and spacious lunch spot so great place for grabbing a wonderful meal & catching up with friends. read more

Simply WOW. I live 40 min away from this restaurant and my friend told me it was a MUST, but I didn't have high expectations. The restaurant is located on a parking lot, which, doesn't seem super convincing. The place is extremely clean, and we ordered the following: Lamb Tikka Masala, Lamb Korma, Butter Chicken and Lamb Curry. Not to be dramatic, but one of the BEST food I ever ate in my life. Never thought I would love Indian food that much. Seriously we couldn't decide which plate was better. Every dish was so unique and flavorful. I will be making this 40 minute drive to eat there very often now that I discovered this place. WHAT AN AMAZING FOOD. I'm still shocked!!! I've been to so many expensive restaurants in Downtown, La Jolla, Encinitas, but this place honestly beats all. Service great as well, super kind server. read more

Himalayan Yak & Yeti - Lamb Tikka Masala, Lamb Korma, Butter Chicken and Lamb Curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is my go to Indian takeout in San Diego! So yummy and I love the spicy-ness. Definitely recommend.

Food wasVERY good. Ambiance was good and service was good. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

The food here is delicious, the staff is always so nice and the cost is on point! We visit often and have never been disappointed