I stopped in for lunch today, and had my first Sri Lankan food…read more It was a very good experience. I had the veggie rice, deviled chicken, potatoes, and dhal curry. Dhal is made with lentils. As a heads up, the deviled chicken has a kick to it, and even the veggie rice has a little bit of heat.. I would guess that the white rice would be milder. I was able to try a sample of the curry chicken, and it was a much milder flavor. All of it was quite good though, and I will definitely go back.

Great food with unique taste -- a true feast for the palate with the perfect blend of spices and…read morearomatics. We had two bowls: the first one was beef on a bed of vegetable fried rice with two sides of eggplant and green beans; the second one was chicken curry on a bed of ghee rice with two sides of tempered potatoes and daal (lentils) -- both bowls were truly tasty -- and rather different from the usual Asian flavors we're commonly used to. We also had a rice paper like bowl, almost like a tortilla shell that came with a bowl of chicken curry and a condiment of pickled onion, which was also good. The ambience was neat and clean, and the service was top notch. No clue why they rented such a huge space! No complaints, only compliments -- thankful Wichita had landed another unique destination for food lovers.

North central Wichita hasn't had anything resembling Indian food since Maharaja closed on N…read more Broadway ~17 years ago, so I was excited to see Himalayan Sherpa open up in the old DeFazio's spot at 27th and Amidon. I took my mom, sister and grandma for a girls' lunch to see what all they had to offer, and it was such a fun, delicious experience. We ordered our known favorites to share, just to set the baseline: veggie samosas, chicken momos (essentially dumplings/gyoza), saag paneer, paneer masala, coconut curry and garlic naan. My grandma also got a bowl of Mulligatawny soup, which we didn't try but she seemed very happy with. The portions were large enough for at least 1-2 more meals and each entree (except the soup) came with a 1cup bowl of basmati rice. The curries were rich and seasoned to a slightly different regional taste than our east side Indian places imo, so you can look forward to a fresh take on a fairly familiar menu. The chicken in the coconut curry was spiced and tender and the paneer (tofu-like cheese cubes) was perfectly firm. All spice levels are customizable, so people who love mild and spicy will find something to enjoy. I usually get medium elsewhere and found their medium suited my taste as well. As for the appetizers, the garlic naan was lightly crisp (yay!), buttery and not too garlicky. The momo filling was seasoned with bright, refreshing herbs and spices, and the samosas were well-filled with potatoes and peas and the pastry crust was not claggy. Our kind server, a Colorado transplant, was very knowledgeable and gladly answered any questions we had about fillings and spices we were curious about. Our meals were timed well and he was prompt with everything we needed. The atmosphere was clean, bright and updated, taking advantage of natural light from new, big windows. The picnic-style red checked vinyl tablecloths felt a little odd with the type of food being served and the otherwise modern interior decor, but that's forgivable. They had soft instrumental Himalayan(?) music playing in the background and no TVs, so we could hold a conversation. Tables and booths are both available. Prices are on par with most local restaurants, with our dishes being about $15 a piece. We spent about $88 total, including the naan and appetizers. Sadly, I didn't really get to the Himalayan menu, but all the more to look forward to next time we come! This is an excellent addition to north central/West ICT and I hope folks give them lots of support!

A new option for Himalayan and Indian cuisine for the West side…read more If you're using GPS it won't be visible from the road. It's a small shopping center with a gas station up front FYI. When I walked inside I was greeted immediately and was seated promptly. I just learned this was their third day opening. Menu has many options including vegetarian options. No alcohol. Couple of speciality drink options. I ordered the Korma Chicken and Garlic naan. Unfortunately I was told the momos were not available at the time I tried to order them. He did later tell me they were making more and I could order. I asked if he could give me a half order but denied my request. Would be nice to be able to get a half order while trying other things. Full order is 10 FYI. Prices are typical of our current climate. So expect $13-17 a dish. I waited about 15-20 minutes before the food came out. Overall the korma is legit. The chicken was plentiful. You could probably share it with another person and be both filled up. The Naan is super thin. Garlic was spot on. Wish it was a little more crispier. Rice is plentiful but my only criticism is the rice was a little too stuck together and hard to break up with a fork. I felt the service was great. I was checked on by two people making sure I had everything I wanted. I think this is a great option for west siders since most options are East or South side of town.

The service was fast. The pho taste great. Most people here are Asian so it has to be good i…read morewould come again

So, I was in Wichita for a conference, and one of my colleagues recommended Saigon for the perfect…read morelunch spot--all I can say is: Thanks forever, Gideon! This spot was definitely worth checking out. Not only was it fast but it was also so delicious! Our whole group left feeling full and very satisfied. I ordered the fresh spring rolls--they had shrimp inside and came with the traditional peanut hoisin dipping sauce! Delish. I also got the pork banh mi--it was delicious and only wished there was a little more sauce on the bun to make the whole thing a bit less dry! Can't wait to go back and get a noodle dish--my colleague said that they are known for #45, so everyone take some time to check this place out and enjoy the mom-and-pop feel of this little spot!

Easy to see why this is a local favorite. The food is the star of the show here, and rightly so…read more Counter service with a small dining area. Functional, overhead fluorescent lighting kind of vibe. You don't need more when the food is this good. Lots of appealing options on the menu, too many for one visit. We got ramen and some particularly impressive egg rolls. Even the bathroom was humble, but nice. What would I change? All the tableware was disposable, the operation seems almost entirely geared toward carry out. I mostly get why, but it doesn't seem ideal. We enjoyed our meal and our glimpse into a local favorite. It's clear there's a lot of love that has gone into building this place. Looking forward to stopping through again next time we're in the neighborhood.

Stir fried ramen with pork belly is on another level! Fast, friendly, service. Place is a must try!read more

The grilled pork and shredded pork with broken rice were okay but the portions for the meat were…read moresmall compared to the amount of rice on the plate. The last time I went there over ten years ago it was better. The inside felt a little bit unwelcoming and the lighting was not very bright. On the bright side, the fried rice was delicious. The food is not what it used to be, but it's still a decent option in the area.

not the best pho i've ever tried but still pretty good! I dined in person and getting it hot was…read morethe move!! the indoor decor is so cute and maximalist- must check it out! they also gave us cute fortune cookies at the end. we loved it!

FIVE STARS BECAUSE THE FOOD IS SOLID IN WICHITA! I have been visiting my family in Wichita for…read morealmost 20 years and I have never had good Indian food until I had the food from Astoria Biryani house. Who cares if the service was lackluster as some reviews mention or that the ambiance is underwhelming. After having the dosas, the samosas, and the other dishes that my cousin ordered, I can confidently say that the Indian food here is probably one of the best if not the best that I have had in Wichita. They warn you about the spice levels and actually do have proper chutneys and accoutrement that come with any and all of the dishes. I am so happy writing this review that I am seriously thinking about going back to Wichita! LOL

Food was flavorful. My review is for the price of the food and lack of meat. Each of my dishes had…read morelike 6-8 chunks of meat but it's too expensive. I'm paying $50 for two dishes with no meat. It feels like paying $50 for sauce and rice and that's worth it.

The buffet had a modest selection but it was decent but not mind-blowing. The naan was so popular…read morethat it always seems to run out during lunchtime, but otherwise the naan was delicious and warm. The curries were mild to please more people, and the inside of the restaurant feels a little bit outdated but cozy. On the bright side, the staff clears out the dirty plates every time I get a new plate during the buffet which was nice.

extremely extremely extremely long order was placed online prior to arrival arrived at the still…read moreis 5 to 30 minute wait for the food. I cannot understand what is the point of ordering something prior to arrival only to get there and still wait for the food be as if you're dining if it would be quicker if I just came and dine in and order my that waste of my time effort and energy. I will never go to this restaurant again if is placed for me to pick it up because I expect this to be the most ridiculous experience around.

Came here upon the invite of some Wichita friends and I was pleasantly surprised how friendly and…read moreclean this place was! Typically most Indian restaurants are not clean and typically does not feel hygienic. The wait staff were very patient and friendly! The food is very North Indian to say the least!! Kababs is very North Indian dish! The food was fresh and hot at the Buffet and there were ample different dishes to try out! They gave an endless supply of Naan to dip in all the curries. Their tandoori chicken and kababs were on point! From my personal experience here today I highly recommend this place!! I hope to be back when I'm back in Wichita again!

Came in here for lunch. The lady was extremely welcoming and took care of providing suggestions…read moreabout the dish. The dish came out salty and they were willing to redo the same but not offered to replace. The prices were reasonable.