After a long drive from New Jersey, we were looking for a diner or restaurant to stop in after many…read moremiles we found the Taste of Himalaya. Neither my husband or I had ever had Indian food and never Himalayan but we were open to something new. My first visit was of course the immaculate bathroom, and then we were seated and looked over the menu. We were so happy our choices were so delicious. I had the cucumber salad and chicken jalfrezi (mild) and my husband had the shrimp vindaloo medium spice. Not only were our choices great but the rice was unexpectedly light and favorable. I tried the garlic Naan bread which I had never had before, it was slightly crispy and delicious. The whole restaurant was immaculately clean and our server was knowledgeable, helpful, and gave us a lot of information about the food and the spices. This would be a great place for a party it's quite large and I can see it being a bridal shower, family reunion, birthday or old friends get together. It was really a terrific place and I can now say I like Himalayan food!! Sue Frick, Jersey Shore

3.50 stars - I liked it…read more Friendly service, large portions, reasonable prices. The food is not complex but good. Spicy means spicy so be forewarned (and Im a chili-head). Gotta deduct a star as it could be cleaner - not filthy but restrooms, floors and doors did not meet my standards.

Nina & her family owns the place. They been open for 4 years…read more This restaurant is beautifully decorated. We got the Napali green tea, lamb achari jhol, pork momo and naan. I like the strong citrus note of the green tea, it was very soothing. The pork momo were juicy and they make the skin in house as well as the chili sauce (if you like spicy, ask for it). The lamb achari jhol comes with rice, but I recommend you also add an order or two of naan.

The food was unique, prepared perfectly, and the service was amazing. A very personalized…read moreexperience, clean and great atmosphere! The momo's were amazing as well as every entree and appetizer we tried! Highly recommend the chow mein in addition to the Buff Momo's! Had never had water buffalo, but I loved it! 5 stars will definitely be back!

This place is actually a hidden gem, tucked away inside of the Liberty gas station building…read more My friend and I got the chicken momo, as well as the chicken chilly momo. The momo's are packed with filling, and so juicy. Dip it in one of the 2 sauces (or both) that you get, and it tastes even better. The chicken chilly momo was my favorite.

Got a chance to finally try this spot after seeing this all over my feed. Located inside the…read moreLiberty gas station, its a pretty lowkey spot. I had to get the Chili Chicken Momo for my visit. The spice level here was pretty high for me, and I do well with spice. But that didn't stop me from eating the delicious Momo's. The Momo casing wasn't too thick or thin and the filling inside was pretty good. Flavorful and cooked just right. I also had their fried chicken here as well (From Krispy Crunchy Chicken). The chicken was really good. Super juicy and tender. Seasoning was actually on both the inside and outside of the chicken, so it was really flavorful. Service was good. Staff were friendly and the food came out within a reasonable time. Since this is in a gas station, there is somewhat limited seating. So I've seen mostly take-away orders coming out of here. Overall, 4/5. Great tasting Momo's and the Fried Chicken is definitely highly recommended as well.

After a long day of walking around DC, this place was amazing! The building was unique looking and…read morewe wanted to see the mix of foods. We ordered the following: Chicken "65"- Leaves whole red chili, mustard seed, curry leaves; Chicken Tikka Masala Barbecued cubes chicken breast, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes; Chicken Curry Chicken thigh cooked in a traditional Nepalese style Bread basket Everything was so flavorful. I would definitely eat here again and plan to the next time we are back in Washington DC.

Phenomenal food. I recommend the chicken thali, it's a platter that comes with dal, chicken,…read moreveggies (I don't remember the name of the side), achar (pickled veggies) and gulab jamun (fried dough in milk with cardamom). DELICIOUS. I also ordered the vegetable momos, butter chicken, naan and masala tea. Great service. I've passed this restaurant so many times and decided to try something new today. So glad I did. It's very clean and the restaurant is larger than it looks from the outside. Lots of seating.

They still had a restaurant week offering for lunch this past Saturday! I had momos, mango lassi,…read moreand a paneer entree for $25. My friend ordered a different app and entree, plus the mango lassi. We shared everything and had leftovers. Such a treat! Great service and everything was delish. Parking is tight in the lot next to the restaurant. Take a compact car! Lol

The service was impeccable. Super kind and helpful, and quick. The chef made my mom a special…read moredessert for her bday. Great sit-down place. Also saw a lot of people placing pick up order (maybe bc late evening on a weekday). Beautiful interior. Most important everything felt super clean and well taken care of. The food was incredibly flavorful and great portions. I would definitely recommend the chicken and mutton curries, the lamb bbq (I can't remember the names of the rest of the dishes we ordered). All the food was fantastic and came out in a timely manner. I would recommend to friends and family. Underrated spot in NOVA!!

I was craving Indian food on my drive back to DC from our vacation house. I found this place on…read moreYelp with great reviews. I called them just to ensure if they are open and that they had the Nepali thali as I had never had that before. I have been watching a couple of food bloggers and they raved about Nepali food. As I walked in the manager immediately asked if I was the one who called earlier. The ambiance is good. They had a TV to watch FIFA World Cup too. He had already prepared the Nepali Thai set as we had spoked on the phone about it. I also wanted to try an authentic appetizer. So he recommended the pork sekuva which fried pork with their seasoning which was perfectly tender and well seasoned and comes with onions and peppers. Highly recommend it. The thali was one of the best meals I have had from the south Asian region. Simple looking food yet so delicious. I couldn't pick a favorite from the thali. Highly recommend trying the goat protein for the thali. My only issue was that they should include one roti as part of the thali or serve more rice. The rice wasn't enough to devour all the delicious curries they served on the thali.

Date night last night! Loved the vibe. Drinks were great. The food was delicious and exotic! No…read moreroom for food....regrettably. Reasonably priced. Himalayan music was perfect...but a little loud.

I've been writing reviews on this restaurant now for some years. Every time I eat here I find a new…read morereason. I've been eating here since Royal Nepal opened and was under different management. I've even dined at both the original (Brambleton, VA) and Arlington locations of Himalayan Wild Yak, a spin-off of sorts by two of the original owners. Both of these restaurants deserve your patronage as well when you're in either Arlington or out by Dulles. They are all great. The difference that Royal Nepal brings to the "table" is simple. They never lost that neighborhood feel and they don't take their patrons for granted. With a location down the block from the Birchmere and nestled in the up and coming Arlandria neighborhood of Alexandria, they project both a hometown restaurant feel as well as an adventurous vibe - have you ever eaten yak? The staff are real gems and the ambiance is a real treat from the "pickled veggies" on the window shelves down to the handmade Nepali napkins, this place is a virtual travelog. I can only say explore their menu and you're sure to find a treasure right here in the neighborhood.

Went here for a birthday celebration:…read more Owner was super kind and attentive. Gave us great recommendations for our first time trying Nepalese food. The roti was delicious, the duck fried rice was my favorite dish of the night, and the variety of momo with everyone having their own personal favorites (yak, buffalo, wild boar, and lamb) made for an intriguing night. Plenty of other dishes I want to come back and try

We usually get takeout. Food is always very good with exceptional flavor. We have become regulars!read more

I pass through front Royal on a regular basis and I'm always looking for a new restaurant to check…read moreout. Many of the Nepali dishes are very similar to Indian with a bit of a twist. The lamb I had was cooked very nicely, but I would've liked a bit more rice. The nan was also good.