Wonderful. Delicious and authentic, Yak is a breath of fresh air. Their lunch buffet is phenomenal with lots of good choices and it's fairly priced. Fargo sure has a lot of burger joints and fake Mexican and beer but nothing further East than New York Pizza until the Yak got to town. Come on in, order a chai, and prepare yourself for a culinary expedition. Service was great. Highly recommended. read more

Fantastic meal, nice environment and above average service. The buffet was clean, plentiful and great variety. On the spicier side but right where I like it. Highly recommend. read more

The best food in town. The garlic nan bread, MoMos and chicken Marsala is the regular choice.

This is my favorite place to go when I am in the mood for Indian cuisine. I have never been disappointed in the food, service or how fast items are restocked on the buffet. Price is reasonable for the quality and variety. Give it a try!!! read more

One of my favorite places in Fargo. The food is amazing and the owners are incredibly friendly. Amazing hospitality and atmosphere.

This is some of the best Indian food I've ever had. I prefer mild spice, and my girlfriend likes lots of spice -- and we were both incredibly satisfied. (They proactively asked us how spicy we wanted each dish, and checked back to see if they calculated this to our liking.) For an appetizer, we shared the Pakora (veggie and chickpea blend, lightly fried) -- which would have been enough for one person's entire meal. I had the Biryani -- (your choice of protein, in a basmati rice, vegetable, and spice blend.) The chicken was tender, and you could tell it wasn't the cheap Sysco stuff. The meal was gigantic. I struggled to eat half of what was probably 2 pounds of food. I'll probably get 2 lunches out of this later this week. My girlfriend got a spicy dish of lamb in a heavy sauce (Tika Masala) -- She loved it. The meat wasn't the ground up gyro meat I've occasionally seen at similar places, but instead nice steak-type cuts. There were some odd atmosphere aspects to the place -- the India theme in most of the restaurant, contrasted with a huge (random) painting of the Brooklyn bridge -- and some beer bottle cap poster in the men's room -- like you'd see in a college bar -- and a flashing LED water fountain changing colors every half second above next to a Miller-Lite neon sign. I'm sure they'll get a more consistent theme over time (being a new restaurant) -- and none of that matters once you're enjoying the diverse flavors of their food. Next time we come to Fargo, we'll be excited to come back! read more

Great tea. Quite a few vegetarian options. Delicate, not-too-creamy entrees that are delicious, filling and pleasant on your stomach! Soothing music and ambience. Don't miss out on the pakoras and chatpata channa :) read more

The depth of flavors was amazing. I had the coconut curry with grilled shrimp and the sauce was fantastic. The garlic naan was chewy yet soft and flavorful. I'm definitely adding this place to my favorites in Fargo. read more

We had Tikki Marsala and Lamb Fried Rice. The fried rice was fantastic with the Marsala over it. Good service!

I wasnt too impressed. It was decent food but nothing overwhelming . Maybe the next time I go back it will be better amd try something else

Something original, something authentic and something different. You do not want to miss this place. We were just passing through Fargo and stopped for dinner. What a great treat! Great food, amazing service and a memorable experience. read more

Enjoyed this place the first few times I went. The last time I went there, I got violently sick from the food afterwards. I wouldn't go as far as to say do not go to this spot, as I'm sure this isn't common, but I personally will likely not return because that was a very unpleasant experience. read more

TLDR: The Yak is easily the best "non-western" restaurant in Fargo. Seriously. This place is righteously good. The naan bread is beyond good. You need naan bread every time you go. The vindaloo is epic, the tandoori chicken is addictive, the naan is a blessing from heaven. They have a lunch buffet that's out of this world and their dinner is always spot on. It isn't a fancy place, but who cares when you're getting some of the best food in the entire state of North Dakota? These guys deserve medals. It's that good read more

Ordered online and had delivered, food was good, selection was different than the other Indian restaurants in town. We had a large order and some of the things were missing. Not sure if it was the delivery people or the restaurant that messed up, but no qualms about eating in next time. They def. know what hot is, since so many Indian restaurants do not! read more

So, so good. Came to the Thai place, it was closed...sweet serendipity that we ended up here. Delicious tikki masala, complimentary chai, naan to diiiiie for! God bless you!! read more

Himalayan Yak - Chicken tikki masala & complimentary chai tea!!! So delicious!! - Indian Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

This review is for Saturday lunch buffet. The food was fantastic but the service - replenishing the buffet items was terrible. We got there at 12:30 PM, and the restaurant wasn't full but yet many of the items on the buffet were empty including the naans. When we left at 1:30 PM, 60% of the buffet items were empty and people were still coming to eat. I truly felt sorry for them. The chai ran out at 1:15 PM and the wait staff told us that it would take 25 minutes to make it, so they won't be making any more. Their buffet ends at 2:30 PM. One could tell from the faces of other customers that they too were frustrated with the service. If this continues, they will loose customers inspite of having good food and another Indian restaurant will bite the dust. read more

They served us old children tandoori as well as rice. We asked for slices of lime and they brought one small slice of lime to share between me and my fiancé. Service sucks/food sucks and a bit expensive. read more

Good food. I had never had Nepali food and this is a good start if you are trying to venture out. Wish there were more seating and parking.

The food is always super yummy; I especially like the buffets so I can sample a little bit of everything. The buffet is a tad on the pricey side, so be sure to go hungry so you can get more then one plate. The wait staff are pleasant and attentive. Their chicken with orange sauce is realllly good. read more

On a road trip for 2 weeks and we needed dinner! My boyfriend and I wanted something different (sick of the burgers and fries). I found this place on Yelp and thank God I did! The food was delicious! The best Indian food I've ever had. Tikka Masala was to die for! The spice was perfect! Def recommend this spot if you're in town!!! Would come back if I lived closer ;) read more

Literally the most bomb food around. it just hits different. The pakoras and the curry are delicious and very filling. Nice management also! read more

I don't get how they had that rating... the food was so bad I didn't even eat... I do not get it.... Go to India palace read more

As we all know, the word banger gets thrown out a lot these days. I want you to understand that when I say something is a CERTIFIED BANGER, I dont do that lightly. The Himalayan Yak is bringing that fire. It is an A+ stamped CERTIFIED BANGER and its got me feeling some type of way! Masala wings, garlic naan, you name it, its on point. The people are fantastic and the service fast. Himalayan Yak is bringing better Curry than Golden State. Go get yourself some of this and circle back. read more

April 20, 2019 My son and I were wanting to try a unique and tasty new cuisine. He suggested a restaurant called Himalayan Yak in Fargo, ND . Upon entering, we were greeted by a warm and friendly family type eatery. After a very stressful and hectic day, we needed to unwind and decompress. A sweet lady greeted us and seated us. There is a truly serene atmosphere that enraptures the hurried soul and you feel welcomed like family. Our kind and knowledgeable chef and server (food artist Dinesh,) patiently explained to my son and I the vast menu. The choices are endless with all the spices and selection. We ended up ordering the nonvegetarian dinner set with a masala chai and mango lassi. The food is superb and we really enjoyed ourselves. We left with 2 large takeaways to enjoy later and share with family coming over. We will be back. There is a buffet that changes daily. We craved excellent food with relaxing atmosphere and Himalayan Yak exceeded our expectations. We will be back with our friends and family! read more

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I live in Northern California where Indian food is readily available in abundance. However the food at this restaurant is simply delectable. We went for the lunch buffet and everything was hot and very very fresh. The other reviews are correct in that their naan is some of the best around. They have a very large selection so try a little bit of everything. Their service is also unbelievable. They are so informative and helpful and really on top of things. read more

5 stars for cleanliness, hospitality, price and the gluten free buffet! I was SO enlightened to see that they have all of their buffet items listed out and whether there its dairy or gluten free. Thank you! read more

Very good food. A little slow on service time (only two servers that doubled as busboys) but they were unfailingly polite and courteous. I had the makhana paneer and my husband had the Himalayan chilli. The makhani was very good, but I ended up stealing a lot of the chilli - it was AMAZING. We had gulab jamun for dessert which was also excellent. Priced affordably for the quality and quantity of food we received. Would go again. read more

Great lunch buffet, good selection for both Carnivores and vegetarian.Good customer service and the food is excellent.

We tried this restaurant today and we were delighted. We had the lunch buffet and loved all of the options! We will be back!

We ate there on a Sunday evening and it was wonderful in atmosphere, clean, and pleasant. We were promptly waited on. The food was very delicious and the soup he offered us before the meal was outstanding! We look forward to going again in the near future! read more

We have tried many Indian style restaurants in the FM area and this one is by far our favorite. The lunch service is buffet style and there are plenty of options for everyone to be satisfied. The dinner service is menu order style that is easy to understand and the staff is also very helpful and ready to offer recommendations. Fair prices, excellent food, great service, highly recommend this place! read more

Very gross food. Belongs in the garbage. I never saw one employee wash hands after using bathroom or touching their nose/eye. Not sanitary. I would not advice anybody to eat here. My friend got e coil from the food here. DO NOT EAT here unless you want to spend a month sick. Puking your insides out. read more

Great food, lots of flavor, very colorful! Ill definitely be back. Fun place to try if youre in the area.

Great, affordable lunch buffet! The food was fresh and well presented. We were greeted the minute we walked in the door, seated quickly, and had drink orders taken. The buffet is average size with a nice variety of dishes. I really enjoyed the naan. It was soft and perfectly baked. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. I will certainly return. read more

I believe that I have been here with most of my friends at various times and have always had a delicious meal. My friends are equally enthusiastic. When you are in the mood for West Asian cuisine, the Yak is always a good bet. read more

Great place, I was afraid to try something new at first, but I'm glad I did. Even my super picky daughter found something she liked!

I have been a fan of their sister restaurant, The Everest Tikka House, in Moorhead for the past year. I was happy to try the Himalaya Yak today. When you walk in the door you are greeted with the wonderful smell of Indian and Nepalese food. The decor is inviting and it feels warm and welcoming. The buffet is not huge but they have a good selection of Beef, chicken, and vegetarian dishes. The chicken masala was amazing! Perfectly flavored, hot with just the right amount of spice. I felt the beef dish was bland and was definitely was missing something. Because it was a slow day this dish should have been stired more because it had become luke warm on top. The naan bread also had been sitting for a while and was no longer warm. I would like to have seen a server walking around with some hot fresh naan bread. The Himalayan Yak could easily get a 5 from me, but today I have to give it a 4. I will most definitely be visiting here again. read more

Himalayan Yak - A tasty meal. - Indian Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

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My meal was very good, but I was even more impressed by the helpfulness of staff. This place is small and still growing so service can be slow at times but I still felt well cared for and my server and the chef both tried very hard to work around my onion enzyme intolerance. If I was to choose a highlight of my meal it would be the naan. It was light and crispy on the outside, and it was better than naan I have had at other restaurants in the area. The mild and medium spice levels are not as hot as India Palace for example so I would recommend aiming to err on the spicy side if you are used to the competition. read more

Delicious food, excellent informative service, nice decor, and many many beautiful looking dishes. Had the Indian dinner for 2... Plan to go back soon! read more

This restaurant has been on my list of places that I have wanted to try for a while. Finally made it there on Saturday with my girlfriend, who also loves trying new places. I knew by going over the reviews was that the one thing I knew I wanted to try were the dumpling appetizers, called Momo. They are awesome. You can either get vegetarian or chicken filled dumplings, along with other ingredients. The sauce was a perfect complement also. We both loved of them. We should have gotten an order to go also. Along with the dumplings we both decided to choose the buffet. I would also recommend this. There are many different dishes to choose from. Both of our plates were filled with flavors that we weren't used to but enjoyed. Along with all of the great options on the buffet, fresh selections were continuously being added. We were there after the lunch rush and I was impressed with the constant replenishing of food on the buffet. The servers were quick and perfect. The place is not crowded with tables and I had a lot of room to move around with my wheelchair. We would definitely recommend this place. We will definitely be back. When you do come here, get the Momo dumplings. You will thank us later. read more