Sam the worker there was such a kind person! Super awesome to talk to. We had a conversation…read moretogether as I waited for my order, he was really cool. :D he even complimented my looks which was so nice of him to say And the tikka masala was great stuff, comparable to Himalayan Sherpa cuisine nearby flavor wise!!! More cheaper though! The sauce was more thin rather than a little bit more thick as usual, but In my opinion it soaks a lot better into the naan & rice; the different texture doesn't jeopardize the taste at all if I want to be honest, as the flavor tastes the exact same. Great stuff guys! I'm a happy customer. :)

OMG - this is the real deal!!! Quality, flavorful,…read moregenerous and great service. It's my new go-to. They even have a lunch special which is a great value. Veggies are fresh! Highly recommend.

Their 65 biriyani with chicken might be the best thing i've ever tasted lowkey…read more Only thing i didn't like is when i asked for water they gave me some lukewarm water with no ice:( Still 5 stars tho.

After seeing this place numerous times we finally decided to check it out…read more It's located in a small strip mall, so parking wasn't difficult on a Tuesday evening close to 6:00pm. Walking in, it wasn't busy. There was only 1 person waiting for a to-go order. There was a good amount of seating. It wasn't the cleanest though, the floors needed some serious sweeping. We seated ourselves and the young man at the front counter took our order. He was very quiet but helpful. We ordered the Tikka Masala with chicken, Butter Masala w/ chicken, Vindaloo with Shrimp and Garlic Naan. The food was piping hot-temperature wise and arrived in take-out containers. So we needed to wait a few minutes for it to cool a little so we could eat it. Their ice maker wasn't working and the water was warm, so there was no cooling to be found there. When we finally tried the food, we were impressed. The spice-levels of each dish were as expected and the food was delicious! Unfortunately, in the Vindaloo, chicken was put in instead of the shrimp which we had ordered. But it was still good. We also thoroughly enjoyed the Garlic Naan as well. Overall, we were glad to have tried this place. The prices are comparable to other establishments of the same cuisine. However, the food is above average. We'll be back!

The service is amazing I definitely recommend going to the Taste of the Himalayas. The food is very…read moregood and the mango drink is so creamy and smooth.

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!!!

I can't recommend this restaurant enough! From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with…read moreincredible hospitality and made to feel genuinely appreciated. The service was attentive, friendly, and top-notch from start to finish. The food was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can tell they truly care about both the quality of their food and the experience they create for their guests. If you're looking for a place with outstanding food, exceptional service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, this is it. 10/10! I'll definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone I know.

Good food, rude to women…read more The food is very decent for North County, just incredibly ghee heavy. My hang up is they just don't seem to acknowledge me presumably because I'm a woman. I ask a question, they answer my partner. We conclude ordering, they thank him. I ask for the check because we take turns paying, they give it to him thanking him again. Someone else went and reported back that they were incredibly impatient with answering any question, which is how they were with me as well. They make it feel like you are inconveniencing them with any request for clarification.

Wow. This is some of the best Indian food I've ever had…read more The butter chicken was outstanding. Unlike many places that use dry, cubed chicken, the chicken here was incredibly moist, tender, and clearly high quality. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the sauce was rich and perfectly balanced. We also ordered the Chicken 65, which was delicious with just the right amount of spice and crispness. You can tell they don't cut corners on ingredients, and it really shows in the quality of the food. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Tasty food!!! The quality and taste of the food is excellent at this restaurant. Highly recommend…read moretrying their vegetarian and chicken options. This has become my go to place over the past year or so since new management took over this restaurant. Service is good as well. Friendly staff and quick service make the experience a pleasure to dine in at this nice place in Encinitas.

Delicious! Great spot that is actually under rated…read more I really enjoyed this restaurant. I ordered to go in person. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I took their recommendations and I was very satisfied with them. Delicious Tikka Marsala (I think I spelt that wrong) and their naan was so great. Samosas were wonderful. Very authentic and packed with flavor. I'd like to try this dining in. Cheers!

Wow, first time here - didn't realize this restaurant was here till I ran in to Sprouts last week…read more I'm definitely coming back - it was delicious! Hubby and I had: Samosa's Butter Chicken mushroom masala Rice Raita (yogurt dip) Plain Naan Everything was amazing - so flavorful and taste bud-friendly. As well as super fresh. We get no spice but you can tell them to make it as spicy as you want. What an amazing neighborhood restaurant.

Wonderful Butter Chicken!! The naan is so garlicky and delicious. The employees are incredibly kind…read moreand kept inviting me back. Great experience overall!

Himalayan bistro has always been my favorite Indian food restaurant since I moved to this area five…read moreyears ago. Tonight I ordered with DoorDash my usual dishes and was very disappointed. The Molai Kofta was very bland white and not tasty at all, the garlic chili naan was rubbery dry and tough with no flavor. I'm so sad. This was so disappointing.

Came with a group who couldn't decide what to eat for dinner, so we went to the Island food court…read more A few others and I wanted to try Punjabi Tandoor, so we ordered some stuff to share, and my oh my was it delicious. I got the shrimp vindalu, which had great flavor. Each bite was a flavor explosion to my tastebuds. The shrimps were very tender, and the potatoes soaked up the sauce so well. Paired with the garlic naan, the meal was simply divine. Not only was the food amazing, the man behind the counter with the curly mustache was incredibly nice. He gave us recommendations, described some of the food, and even chatted with us a bit since the store wasn't too full. Since we were all so happy with our experience, we decided to go back the next day for lunch! This time I ordered the chicken lunch combo, which came with rice and naan, and I chose to get butter chicken and chicken curry. The lunch meals are premade and served from warming tubs, as opposed to the made to order dinner meals. It was still very delicious however! The butter chicken had a rich, pungent flavor, and the meat had a deep red color, I'm assuming from hours of marinating. The chicken curry was great as well, but not quite as good as the butter chicken. I also got a mango lassi, which I had heard all about but had never tried. It was super creamy and sweet, and was perfect to wash down the spicy curry. This restaurant has a few other locations all across SoCal, and each one is owned by a different members of the family, which we learned by talking to the man behind the counter. I would definitely come back, this is the best Indian food I have ever had.

I stopped in 30 minutes before they closed, and I was treated super warmly even though it was clear…read morethey were winding down for the day. I decided to get a mango lassi, naan, and chicken makhani, and the woman working the counter asked if I was ordering just for myself. When I said yes, she recommended the combo which includes rice and naan. I love a combo, and this one sounded like a really good deal. It also came with the option to get double chicken makhani or to add another entrée selection. I chose the malai kofta. I appreciated her suggestion, and considering how late I was there, I left a nice tip. When the order was ready about 10 minutes later, she told me that she had thrown in a couple of extras. Instead of making me feel like a burden for coming in late, they treated me with kindness and generosity. I say all of this not so everyone who goes here expects freebies toward the end of the night, but so that you know the service is top-notch and the food is a great value even without the bonus add-ons. If I find myself over here again while I'm still in San Diego, I will absolutely pick up takeout from Punjabi Tandoor.