What a lovely welcoming and delicious food, it's one of our best visit restaurant, we recommend this restaurant not only food, it's spacious, offering lot of menu , thank you read more

The storefront was great. They had the nice, Buddhist, Nepalese doors and windows. Those are extremely difficult to get your hands on!! The inside decor was fantastically put together. Everything followed the Nepali theme from the entrance to the bathroom. They even had live music toward the end of our meal!! The food was INCREDIBLE. The Chicken Lollipops were juicy and crispy. You could literally see the retained juice when you bit into the meat - that's super hard to pull off with fried foods. We also got the Chili fried Chicken Momos that were fantastic. Took me right back to when I was in Ladakh. The chutnies it came with complimented them perfectly - didn't overpower the intrinsic flavor, but nicely complimented them. We got the Lamb Curry and Chicken Tikka Masala as our main dishes. Nothing special there - classic Indian dishes (this is where we made a mistake bc we should have gotten some Nepali main dishes bc it was a Nepalese place, but this makes it an excuse to come again hahah). We also got a Tingmo which was basically a steamed bun. It's something I've never had before and lemme tell you, it was AMAZING! As an Indian, I'm used to roti and naan, but the tingmo had this stretchy, doughy texture that was such a great compliment to curries. It soaked up all the flavors soooo well. This place was fantastic. The prices were fair and the food took me right back home. I'll be coming back frequently and definitely bringing all of my family here. read more

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We placed our orders via Uber Eat from Himalayan Yak with assigned time and the entire process went smoothly. Our friends highly recommended us to try their Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan. We also ordered the Chili Fish and signature Pork Momo Dumplings. The food was amazingly delicious especially the Garlic Naan which was baked soft and appetizing. The Chicken Tikka Masala was rich & creamy and the Chili Fish was super tender. However, the Pork Momo Dumplings was not our type, the wrapper was too thick and overcooked. The pork filling didn't have good seasoning and was kind of gamy. read more

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Good food good decor. I started coming to Himalayan Yak prior to the pandemic. Arriving at the restaurant, I was immediately greeted with a beautifully crafted entrance. Himalayan Yak has one of those doors to a restaurant that is very easy to spot. My go to orders that never fails to impress my friends every time I take someone new there are chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. The chicken tikka masala is thick and creamy with the right balance between its richness and cream while still tasting the flavorful chicken. The garlic naan has such an garlic-y and butter-y aroma you can't help but eat one piece after the next. Pro-tip: dipping the garlic naan into the cream in the chicken tikka masala. read more

Himalayan Yak - Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Kheer - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

This fusion spot had such an extensive menu! Loved everything we got. We also got the momos too! Those are a must if you go. Also, try the garlic naan! Couldn't stop eating it- super addicting. Would definitely be back to try their curries ! read more

Himalayan Yak - Garlic naan, thali - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Coming here recently for a late dinner reminded me that I forgot to review this place when I last visited an eternity ago (AKA pre-pandemic). Everything is exactly as I remembered. Live music, packed seats, fast service, and pan-Himalayan dishes that run the gamut from the familiar momos to comforting curries to lesser-known treasures. Yes, here is where you can pop your yak butter tea cherry, but I don't necessarily recommend de-flowering unless you're prepared for a hot cup of liquid salt. Also, yaks are male, so the term "yak butter" or "yak milk" is just an oxymoron. But I digress. Do get the veg momos if you need dumpling comforts, and try the Aloo Tama Bodi Tarkari if you want to see how sour bamboo shoots fare with Indian spices (hint: they do quite well!). I'd up this rating to four if the live music were a tad quieter (it was like being in a Hindi dive bar) and the place in general were a bit less rambunctious, but at the same time, I'm glad for their success (and aware I have the patience of an 89yo grandma when I'm tired and hangry). read more

Came for lunch and had an awesome experience! I tried the chicken lollipops, goat curry, and chicken momo, plus a Nepali chai to drink. Everything was super tasty and the service was great. Definitely want to return and try more momo. read more

Himalayan Yak - Chicken momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Wasn't very busy on a Saturday night, there was performances and the vibe was chill. Mushroom dish is very good!, lollipop is not bad as well. Momo is average not the best one I tried. read more

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I am not well versed with Himalayan/Tibetan food but I have had a momo once or twice and the momo at Himalayan Yak was so so good! I went with a group of friends and we ordered a ridiculous amount of food so that I could get a more in-depth experience. I can't even pretend to know the name of everything that we got so you can just look at my pictures and my comments on them. There were a lot of dishes that I wouldn't care to repeat and some that I enjoyed. A 3 star review from me means that I liked the place but it was not somewhere I want to go to again anytime soon. If you are uncultured swine like me and just looking for some momos then this is definitely a great place to go! read more

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This is a cozy little restaurant! Loved the ambience though the TV was a little out of place and occasionally playing very graphic ads. We ordered the beef momos and the chicken thali with a side of butter naan. I enjoyed the momos a lot. They were very juice and flavorful, and the skin wasn't too thick. The thali was mediocre. The chicken was very dry and difficult to chew. The lentil soup had an aftertaste that I wasn't used to. However the rice pudding was a nice sweet ending. The butter naan was solid and complemented the dishes in the thali. We also got a mango lassi. It was not too thick which I personally liked because it didn't fill me up too much. read more

Himalayan Yak - Steamed beef momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Love the ways of cooking. Beef tongue was tender. Dried Beef curry tastes good. Goat meat was a bit hard but curry tastes was delicious. read more

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Exceptional food and service. Plenty of options for vegetarians too. Love the traditional mix of Nepali and Tibetan decor with the dimmed lighting. Really enjoyed the live band and stayed back dancing to various Nepali,Hindi,Tibetan,Bhutanese songs. These guys do it all and really well. read more

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I've heard good things about Himalayan yak and I was glad I finally got to try it. Mind you, I do think the prices here are a little more jacked up than other restaurants in the area, but they're still fairly reasonable. I ordered the beef momos, sekuwa (marinated lamb + crispy rice) + and the gyuma (yak blood sausage) to go. Initially I thought the portions were somewhat small when they handed us the bag, but it was surprisingly very filling for two people. Should always order momo at a Nepalese/Tibetan restaurant; they're essentially dumplings that are very well seasoned. It cost about $11 for momos here whereas other nearby carts and stores have them for about $7, so they are a little pricier here. Highly recommend ordering the sekuwa. The lamb was soo tender and well seasoned, esp paired with chutney it came with. The crispy rice was enjoyable to eat and gave the entire dish an interesting texture. The gyuma is also good with the sambal it came with; it wasn't gamey at all either. read more

Ordered the momos and chowmein Momos were meh. Took too long to come out and it's a pass for me. Momo food trucks across the street make juicier and better momos. The hot sauce was meh as well. I have had much better in the food trucks in the area. Chowmein was too oily and meh as well. They has live music which was great, hence the two stars. Zero stars for the food i tried read more

Himalayan Yak - Chowmein - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I wanted a quick meal before my flight at JFK, so I opted to hop off at Jackson Heights. I've only been to fast casual Tibetan places and I was craving a mango lassi and momos, so I quickly browsed what was close to the station. This had good reviews and was a 2 minute walk, so I went in - without looking at prices or ambiance. I was really surprised to walk in and find that it was a full-service restaurant, complete with cocktails and a bar; however, I had already walked in and the host had asked me what I wanted. A table for 1, I said, and I was quickly led to my seat. I was shocked that a mango lassi was $6 (usually $3 in my experience, but to be fair, I haven't had any at Tibetan places recently) but everything else seemed fairly reasonable. The waitress was able to answer my questions about how long food would take to come out (15-20 minutes for momos, and 10 minutes for other stuff). Mango lassi ($6) - 3/10 - This was one of the worst mango lassis I've ever had, especially at this price point. It was especially disappointing because I had had one yesterday, and I know how to make mango lassis with yogurt, milk, and Alphonso mango purée. There was very little mango flavor so it tasted pretty diluted, even though the color was fairly orange. There was a lot of ice floating in it, which meant it was a much smaller portion than usual as well. I would absolutely not get this again. Fried chicken momos ($12 for 8) - 8/10 - I was feeling pretty upset about this place (the wait, the cost, the bad mango lassi) when my momos finally arrived. The waitress had recommended the fried chicken ones over the jhol (tomato sauce) so I opted for this. I do wish I had tried the jhol because this was barely fried; there was just a little bit of fried-ness on the bottom but the momos were not crispy at all like other fried ones I've had. However, the flavor was excellent and the filling was almost like a soup dumpling in terms of how juicy it was. I actually had a lot of liquid drip down my hand on my first bite, and another one that sprayed liquid onto my napkin. The accompanying house sauce (peanut, sesame, onion, tomato, chili) was delicious, and I devoured my 8 large momos even though that was definitely enough for 2 servings. I would absolutely get the chicken momos again; for $12, this is a pretty great value because this would've been enough for 2 meals for me. The service was also really excellent; the waitress was able to give me give me exactly the information I wanted, and the server who dropped off my sauces was able to tell me the ingredients of the sauce when I asked. The host opened the door for me when I was leaving because he saw that I was carrying a lot of stuff, and everyone was overall very pleasant, courteous, and knowledgeable. I was initially caught off guard that it was totally not what I expected, but this would definitely be a good place to go with a group of friends who do not like hole-in-the-wall casual joints. All of the food is pretty reasonably priced, and I would definitely come back. read more

What can is say besides yummmm! Everything I had from the the fried rice the noodles the Momos all excellent so much flavor and everything highly recommend however if you don't have to drive don't because parking is difficult read more

Himalayan Yak is located about 2 blocks from Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Hts subway station, which makes it very easy to get to. The ambiance of the place is really nice, with Himalayan artwork all around and traditional music playing softly in the background. I also hear there is live music here on Saturday nights, which must make for a unique and authentic experience! The waitstaff was a bit aloof, but not egregiously so. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed by the food. Instead of ordering full meals, we opted to try a bunch of small plates on the menu. Of the 5 items we tried, I would only consider ordering the yak gyuma (sausage) again; it was smokey and had a nice flavor. Everything else from the Macha Tareko (fried smelt) to the pork and chicken momos were, unfortunately, disappointing. The worst thing we had that night was the yak cheese (and this is coming from a cheese lover). You know when you keep a hard cheese sitting in a fridge too long and the outside becomes hard and dried out? That was what we were served. I'm usually inclined to believe that when I have a negative experience at a place most others rave about, that maybe they were just having an off night. So I might check this place out again if convenient, but I def won't seek it out. read more

Himalayan Yak - Yak Gyu-Kaku (sausage, front), and mango lassi and yak cheese (back) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Service was great, food was even better. I wouldn't come here often as it is definitely an acquired taste but everything was seasoned well and had me wanting to try other dishes. read more

Himalayan Yak - Combo platter - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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The wooden door and inside decor are cool. I went for lunch on a Sunday and there was plenty of space. I got the chicken thali, vegetable momos, and chai. The chai was nice and sweet. Everything was very reasonably priced. I haven't had too much Tibetan/Nepalese food before so it was great to try something new. The Thali comes with many small sides on a big plate with rice in the center. Food was good and the server was nice. I would come again. read more

Himalayan Yak - Chicken Thali and Vegetable Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

the chicken momos here were soooo yummy--one of the best i've had so far in the states! i loved the jhol momo, the sauce was absolutely divine. the momos were so big and def filled our group of four up! the momo aachar was also good, but i preferred the jhol momo sauce. the veggie momo was the only dish that was decent, but the chip chili was the perfect appetizer! the staff was super friendly and the space was also very nice--reminded me of nepal. i'll def be going back if i'm ever in jackson height again. i highly highly recommend this spot! read more

Himalayan Yak - chips chili - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I was craving momos and curry, and this place hit the spot! I came with a friend right at opening. We each ordered a mango lassi and momos. We agreed that fried was better. The mango lassi was not too sweet or sour and had ice in it. I also got the paneer masala, which came with rice. My friend got a noodle soup dish. There are plenty of vegetarian options which I loved. I highly recommend coming for some yummy food. We had some leftovers but had to take it home. read more

Himalayan Yak - Momos and paneer masala curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

When walking down Roosevelt it can be hard to miss the wooden door of this place. I wanted to try yak for the first time; so, I came with some of my friends. WARING: Big parties really should make a reservation. Even my group of 3 had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Food: You can't go there without ordering momos! We we got them all: spicy beef momo, yak momo, vegetable momo. Also, the boar appetizer. I liked all the momos! Especially the vegetable one since it was buttery. The boar was just pork belly slices but, my friends liked it. Service: When I say this places busy on Saturday, I mean every single seat was filled. So, you need to have some patience with your food orders. But, I enjoy using that time to catch up with friends. Also, the wait staff are sincere and apologize whenever a dish is delayed. All in all, I would definitely go back! I love momos! However, plan it in advance and it may be alittle loud once your inside. read more

A friend and I try a different ethnic cuisine every month and the other day we gave Himalayan Yak a shot. Certainly glad we did. We walked in to a spacious restaurant at about 6:30 on a Thursday and were the first diners for dinner. Soon thereafter, the restaurant filled in and had a comfortable vibe. The staff was professional and helpful with advice on selections. We started out with a few appetizers. The yak cheese seemed like an adventurous choice but ended up just being a pretty tasty medium to hard cheese. The pickled appetizer platter with "beaten rice" offered some interesting flavors and an opportunity to try a range of things. The highlight of our appetizer choices was the momo sampler of chicken and beef dumplings, very solid dumplings with nice dipping sauces. My takeaway from the appetizer course is that we might have selected another of their reasonably price entrees in place of a couple of appetizers. The entree course was the highlight. The yak blood sausage with peppers and onion was excellent. The sausage had a smooth texture and the sauce was an exceptional flavor. The peppers and onions had a perfect texture as well. We also had the Nepalese goat curry. Very tender goat with a vibrantly flavored sauce and a side of jasmine rice. We enjoyed dipping the tingmo (steamed rolls) in the curry sauce. We wrapped up our meal with the Tibetan Butter Tea. The waiter warned us that it's a salty tea and he wasn't lying. Completely unlike any beverage we've had, it was rich and buttery with a saltiness to it. All in all, a nice immersion into a few of the cuisines located to the south of China. read more

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It was my first time to have Tibetan food and I was absolutely amazed by how good it was. This place has food from India, Tibet, and Nepal. The menu is divided by these 3 cuisines. I'd say Tibetan food has more items on the menu. I highly recommend the spicy beef tripe. It was so delicious. I always got this soup noodles thing with dried beef. Dried beef had a unique flavor in it and I loved how it tastes. My friend got the fried noodles and they tasted even better. Momo here is also very good. This place is also very cheap. You can have so much food while spending not much money. Service here was good also. It's a hidden gem in Jackson Heights. Initially I thought I would just come here to try a new cuisine, but I ended up loving this restaurant. read more

Himalayan Yak - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Excellent food & service... Highly recommended who are seeking delicious Nepalese food....And all staff are friendly and nice; Rachael was the best!!! read more

We came here for the first time. We have had nepalese/ indian food in the past. This is an excellent restaurant thw atmosphere is aubdued and friendly. Not noisy at all. Our waitress Nikita was very attentive and helped us pick the house specialties. I highly recommend the mushroom chili, especially if you like spicy foods. Tou will not find this elsewhere. The fritters are also delicious as is the tikka massala. The nan is soft and buttery and flavorful. The deinks are original. I love the yak kick starter and my . wife the chapata aam. We will be coming back. read more

I have been craving Indian food for quite some time now. Now that we happen to be in NY, I had the opportunity to get a taste of India! This restuarant had high Yelp ratings and is located in Jackson Heights. The atmosphere is very authentic Indian with music to set the mood of that region of the world. My roommate from college was Indian and she frequently made cottage cheese (Paneer Butter Masala)., so I gave it a try for old times sake. It didn't disappoint...and was delicious. The Aloo Kauli Ko Tarkari was more spicy for my taste, but my sons enjoyed it. We also tried the Chicken Momo (chicken dumplings). They were good. We shared the dishes so that we could sample everything. It was a very enjoyable meal with good service and a great atmosphere. Thanks for a nostalgic experience of good food with an opportunity to talk and enjoy our evening. read more

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Daal baat power, 24-hour, no toilet, no shower! If you've been on a trek in Nepal, you're familiar with this beautiful little song, and you're even more familiar with Nepali cuisine. Let the nostalgia begin. How Himalayan Yak brought me back, from the photographs to the rugs to the live music to the eye icon everywhere to even the utensils! Start with an order of momo, such as the steamed chicken momos, which I loved. Try some of the appetizers, such as the chicken lollipops (loved!) and the lamb (sekuwa). I thought the lamb was way way way too chewy for me, so if you're not up for that, steer away. Check out the fish chilli, which was the perfect meal for me - healthy, simple, full of taste. And finally, get yourself some thali, the star of every Himalayan journey. Don't forget a cocktail (friends said they make them strong here) or lasse, the perfect complement to any Nepali/Tibetan meal. Can't tell you how special it was to trek for eight hours a day in Nepal and end each day with some yummy momos and warm daal baat. Eating here transported me back, and it was much appreciated. read more

Himalayan Yak - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Afte long day at work, I came for dinner. It was the best decision I made. Food 5/5, service 5/5 and place 5/5. Felt at home. Thank you guys... read more

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AMAZING FOOD - the chicken tikka masala is a MUST TRY. Paired with the garlic naan is simple *chefs kiss*

Really nice restaurant. It's quiet, big, friendly staff and massive menu. I tried the thali and I was so stuffed. The butter tea tastes exactly like liquid butter, which my server told me is a regular staple back home. That's definitely a good sign, if your server can compare the dishes here to the ones they have back home. Everything tasted so good. Nice heat profile. They have their own set of hot sauces which was interesting to try. Cool spot to try out. read more

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My friend and I loved our experience at Himalayan Yak, and we would definitely come back here again. They have one of those menus where everything sounds so good and interesting, which is the best kind of menu because it gives you lots of reason to come back and explore their offerings. We got a mix of the beef and chicken momos, a yak shapta, and a chicken lollypop to share for two people, which was definitely enough food. We also got cocktails - my friend got the spicy one (forgetting the name) and really enjoyed it, but I probably wouldn't have picked it for myself/want a spicy alcoholic drink. I got the drink with key lime in it, and think it'd work for those who are a fan of fruity, sweet cocktails. The momos were ok, pretty basic compared to what you can get if you walk another five minutes. Don't come here for the momos - go to Nepali Bhancha Ghar or somewhere else. The yak shapta, however, was a star, and I'd be interested in getting more of their other yak dishes. It was spicy but so well-flavored, and even the vegetables (which can be neglected in a dish) were so good because of the flavorfulness of the stew-like sauce. The chicken lollypop was good - it's hard to mess up fried chicken, but in hindsight, I wish we'd gotten a more interesting appetizer. Next time! read more

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I ventured into Himalayan Yak for momo during my layover in New York. Himalayan Yak is a hybrid of cuisines from Central Asia - Nepalese, Tibetan, and Indian. It was as good as the reviews online. The decor was filled with Buddhist embellishments. There were live performances during my visit. The space was filled with happy patrons singing along to each song that was played. The delicious vegetarian momo ($7.95) came with three different types of dipping sauces including an innovative version hot sauce with avocado. Throughout dinner, the band were serenading the birthday girl and boy. It was definitely a night to remember! Visit Himalayan Yak for an unique experience! read more

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New dishes to try on the menu. Himalyan Yak has a very warm and welcoming environment and service is very good/friendly. read more

Himalayan Yak - Naan and Aloo Dum - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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So we were here on Saturday night. Its a busy spot but they got it covered with two floor seating. The server was very welcoming and the atmosphere of this place is cool. We were accompanied with our infant and they were thoughtful to give us a nice seat ag the place with low noise level. At first i thought since they have been in business for a long time, it would be an average on the food side as i believed their atmosphere and music was their main attraction but trust me i never had such a big thali in my life. That Thali with mutton was amazing, so satisfying in every way but what broke my heart was they were out of Ghee. For me a Thali without a Ghee means 4th of July without fireworks. Yes we had bbq beer and a good day off but man fireworks would have been made it better. But the rest of the items on that thali were finger licking good. Momos were good, i loved their chilly momo. Nicely done. I even forgot the name of the items i ordered but most of them were tasty. The puffy rice was authentically done, gave me all taste of Nepal. Choila was amazing. Now moving on to the dark side, The prices are little bit of the high end compared to what we getting. The wings were not that impressive, i didn't even like the way those pieces looked. Government should make a standard wings size and mandate every restaurant to apply that. Wild boar was different then what i imagined and the quantity is like similar of a dessert so either order more or get them as dessert plus the absence of the ghee kinda knocked that one star from my review. So if you are looking for a good music spot with Himalayan food and music, do head out to this spot and my recommendation would be Thali, Chilly momo, mutton and puffy rice item. read more

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All our dishes were served cold, when we said something about it, they took it back and we heard the microwave beeping. The food taste good, but if I want to have a microwave dish, I might as well buy a frozen dish and microwave it at home for a cheaper price. Disappointed. read more

If I could, I'd come here every day to try something new off of their menu. Sadly, I'm not able to eat everything they offer. I love this place! The exterior to the interior is well articulated. You get goblets for your drinking water. The water service is pretty good, btw. Amazing momos. Cauliflower curry. Tingmos. Sizzlers. Yak. You can try yak when they have it in season. Yak is kosher too, for all those who participate in that. Masala chai. Chicken tikka masala. It's all good! They have an upstairs area too. I remember asking them what's up there 1x, and I believe that it is a karaoke room. I think it can be reserved. Best to check with them as my memory serms to be phasing out. The bathroom is spacious and simple. A cute sign about what not to flush down the toilet is there. The kitchen area is right near the restroom. It gets busy in that small hallway. They have tvs in the main dining area with history and facts about Himalayan culture. There's a bar area with all kinds of liqueurs. Feel free to name your poison. All in all, if you haven't been, add it to your bucket list! Happy eats! read more

Himalayan Yak - Chicken tikka masala take-out - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Great food and live music! I was there on a Saturday night, it was fun! I strongly recommend this business

Ordered from here 2-3 time a month for over 2 years - was going to order again tonight until I saw everything on their menu went up $3-$5.... $6.25 for garlic naan? I'll be looking for a new spot unfortunately. read more

Came here on the recommendation of a friend who'd been already. We came on a Saturday night, around 6pm, and the restaurant was nearly full, i believe we got one of the last tables remaining. Service is a bit spotty, as they had only one or two waitresses working, and a nearly full restaurant. At one point, we had empty cups and no one came to refill them. My husband had the shetse (a vegetarian soup), we also ordered spicy momos to share, and I had a traditional platter of the phaphar roti, which came with some small vegetarian sides. The soup, with some interesting bread, was served first. I enjoyed the bread, which was fresh and had good texture. The soup was thin and watery and not very exciting though. The momos were presented second, and were the best dish of all. I loved the spicy sauce, and the dumplings had good texture also. The phaphar roti was described as buckwheat dough, and basically tasted just like the description: raw buckwheat dough. It was interesting to try once, but it ultimately wasn't a dish that I would want to try again. We had a lot of food, and I believe the bill came to around $30. The servings are large, and we took a lot of it home. I would come here again and try different things, as they have an extensive menu. read more