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    Taste of the Himalayas

    3.9 (945 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Mango lassi
    Ada M.

    Cute little place. Clean inside and very attentive and friendly staff. I enjoyed the mayo lassos. I think the momos were the best part of this meal. I liked that they were spicy

    Malai Kofta to go - inside the ball of mashed potato, paneer, and nuts
    Alice Y.

    My bf and I placed a phone order on a Wednesday night for pickup at 8:30 pm. We looked for metered street parking, but found an open residential spot nearby. Our order of ~$57 after tax fed 3-4 people. We got 1 drink, 2 appetizers, and 1 curry with an order of naan and roti each. I was greeted warmly at the counter upon entering the restaurant. DRINKS & SIDES ORDERED - Mango Lassi ($4.95). I was surprised by the smaller portion size (about 8 oz), but that's NorCal for you. The mango lassi was good, a little tart and a little sweet. It was on the thicker side and tasted more like yogurt than mango. - Garlic Herb Naan ($1.95 if added with curry). I enjoyed the bread's chewy yet fluffy texture. It was seasoned with basil, rosemary, oregano, mint, and fenugreek. I personally would have preferred a simpler medley of herbs. - Roti ($3.50). The whole wheat roti was chewy and soft with some layers. If compared to the naan, it was denser and less soft. It had a nice yeasty flavor, which may be attributed to the wheat, since roti usually does not contain yeast. APPETIZERS ORDERED - Chicken Sekuwa ($12.95 - 10 pcs). These tandoor-baked chicken skewers were yummy! The menu said it was marinated with Nepali herbs and spices. Each piece was tender and juicy. I forget if the boneless chicken was white or dark meat. The chicken was served on a bed of onions, carrots, and cabbage. - Mixed Momo ($11.95 - 8 pcs, 4 chicken and 4 vegetarian). The chicken momo contained minced chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, and cilantro. It was just alright. The flavor was actually quite neutral, and the filling was neither juicy nor dry. The veg momo was filled with minced cabbage, spinach, onion, and cilantro. I liked this one better than the chicken. It tasted like curry flavors with texture provided by the veg. According to the website, you can order the veg momo either vegan or vegetarian; I assume the default is vegetarian. Both momos had a thick and chewy dumpling skin that was not dry. I enjoyed the dipping sauce of tomato chutney, which tasted savory and earthy. CURRY ORDERED - Malai Kofta ($16.95 - medium spicy). I actually visited Taste of the Himalayas over 10 years ago and had the best malai kofta of my life. I think the gravy is still the best: sweet, savory, and spiced. However, the balls of potato, paneer, and nuts fell apart too easily. I think they tasted more cheesy and potatoey back in the day. At least they did not skimp on the nuts.

    Sierra L.

    It's just okay and overpriced . Enjoyed the vibes and deck tho! I ordered the goat curry with extra nann and came out to $38.

    Loella D.

    This place never misses! The samosas, bhindi masala (okra) and butter chicken are tooo good. I also usually always get a garlic naan on the side, and the Chana masala as well. Everything is always tender and seasoned perfectly. It's also incredibly beautiful inside and the staff is beyond kind, which makes me love eating there when I can! Highly suggest

    Sarah B.

    Lovely atmosphere and amazing food! Really great prices for beer and the staff was so attentive and sweet.

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    Amazing food and service! Love a good momo and these guys deliver. Will def come back!

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    Excellent traditional food. Binita was very helpful with our orders. Would come back again.

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    Went here a couple months back for some fast Indian and it did not disappoint service is good and food is fire

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    Ask the Community - Taste of the Himalayas

    Is the lunch buffet still going on?

    We do not offer Lunch buffet. However we do offer lunch Thali Special.

    Is rice provided with the curry dishes, or do you have to pay extra?

    Yes, the entrees cone with choices of white or brown basmati rice or a plain naan.

    Are you guys open for lunch buffet? If not, when are you opening?

    Yes, open for lunch but no buffet.

    Do you have any gluten and dairy free menu items?

    Most of the dishes such as curries and tandoor items and some appetizers are gluten free. No flour is used to thicken sauces. The naan and some of the doughy appetizers are not gluten free. There are lots of dairy free options as well. Some dishes… 

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Yes, they serve beer & wine only.

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