Food 4/5. Momos not that flavorful. Samosas are ok, not best flakey crust. Entree paneer masala was good spice for medium and creamy. Very nice staff and quick service. Nice setting and decor. read more

We ended up here during the holidays and were pleasantly surprised by the vegetarian thali. It was really flavorful and reasonably priced. It wasn't spicy but the food had great flavors and felt wholesome. We also got the samosa which wasn't good. I would recommend skipping it. Their vegetarian momos with the chutney was delicious but I have had better momos. Service was not that great. They kept forgetting to bring us water and green chutney, we had to ask 3 times. There is some parking on the streets but could be a challenge during busy time. read more

Tibet Nepal House - Vegetable Mo-Mo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Second time visiting this spot - great service and the food was tasty as well. I really enjoyed the aloo gobi, lamb curry, and Chana masala. read more

Tibet Nepal House - Aloo Gobi - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

The staff was so friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. I loved the look of this restaurant. It was a treat.

We love this restaurant but today the food was generally too salty. We ordered aloo Gobi, okra, veg korma, Chana masala. It was the okra and the aloo gobi that was the saltiest and difficult to eat. We will try again. read more

Tucked away in Pasadena's streets, Tibet Nepal House is a hidden gem of a restaurant with an ambiance that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance. As you step inside, you're greeted with calming music and staff that's so friendly! I was swiftly seated, handed a menu, and even served water--talk about VIP treatment! Excitement for the food was bubbling inside me like a pot of curry, so I ordered the lamb curry, plain naan, and momos. However, when the lamb curry arrived, I was a bit disappointed--it was good, but the portion was small (or maybe it seemed small as there were only 2-3 cubes of meat) and it didn't come with any rice or naan! As a self-proclaimed expert in Indian cuisine (or so I like to think), I found the flavors to be just okay. The plain naan, though? That was a doughy delight, a perfect 10/10 that could've stolen the show all by itself. The momos and lamb curry, on the other hand, were a 5/10. The lamb curry has a lot of spices which, to me, took away from its flavor read more

Tibet Nepal House - lamb curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My first time trying Tibetan/Nepalese food! Came to celebrate hubby's birthday with a group of 6. Though our party showed up at staggered times, they were kind enough to allow us to get a table first. I'd say Tibetan/Nepalese food is a fusion between Indian and Chinese flavors and we all really enjoyed our meal! We ordered everything family-style & mild. -Chicken Mo-mo Dumplings, these were standard dumplings. The skin broke a little easily or got tough when cold. -Chicken Pokauda, these were deep fried chicken strips, but they almost had a fishy flavor profile to them that some in our party mistook for fish sticks. They were a bit salty, but I actually liked the seasoning and chutney it came with. -Shrimp Masala, this was good! Standard masala flavor, not spicy at all. -I wanted the Tofu Salad, but they misheard it as Tofu Saag (lol!). We kept it anyway, since it's tofu and pureed spinach. It was interesting, and a way for us to still get some greens in. -Lamb Vindaloo, hubby loved this. Not too gamey and flavors were good. -Phing Noodles w/ meat, I can't remember if we ordered Chicken or Lamb. But these are a bean thread noodle and stir-fried. I liked it. -Tandoori Chicken, this was a cross between Chinese/Canto-style BBQ Pork and Tandoori Chicken flavor. It was good. -I know we ordered a Yak dish, I can't remember if it was the Yak Chili. It was good as well, first time trying Yak meat. Not gamey at all, tastes like beef. We also ordered the Garlic Naan and some Basmati rice for the table to share. Their Naan is really good! Love how it's a bit thicker & chewier than Indian Naan bread and paired well with scooping up the curries! Restrooms are outside the back of the restaurant & clean. Service is fairly quick & staff were friendly. Parking is either street parking, or you can park a couple of blocks down in the Old Town lots ($2.00 for first 2 hours) and walk over. Hubby & I are curious to try their weekend buffet, so stay tuned for update! read more

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They have many of the dishes of my other Indian-subcontinent restaurant, the New Delhi Palace. Plus, they have some more northerly dishes. Our evening there gave me a new bit of variety for then and future evenings. read more

The staff were all very polite. The restaurant is decorated completely- the walls, the floor, even the ceilings. And the music fit perfectly. It all works together to create a really nice ambiance. And the food was great! The samosa was really good but it was pretty bland without the sauces that come with it. I got the apricot naan because I'd never heard of that before. It was awesome! I loved the subtle sweetness. I actually used it to dip into my chicken tikka masala because it was spicy (even though I ordered mild) and it didn't come with rice (which I did think was odd). I will say, if you can't tolerate spicy, this might not be the place for you since my friend also ordered mild and her dish was too spicy for her. read more

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Just wow can't say how shocked I was this was an amazing place w great food and very attentive service! Calm clean atmosphere.

It's said Nepalese food is a cross between Chinese and Indian cuisines, but the reality is a bit more complex than that. I agree. And this joint is the best of the best. Handmade curries, clay-oven meat dishes, and a variety of noodle dishes to suit any palate seeking out Indian, Nepali, Tibetan, or just plain under-appreciated Himalayan staples. We opted for the Lamb Curry Thali and Paneer Masala, two strong dishes which were cooked to perfection and spiced on the milder side for newbies. What I liked is how the staff knew you serve Lamb Curry with plain rice, not any biryani variety, which is too often recommended at everyday Indian restaurants. Each dish was prepared with care, to our spice levels, using quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to ensure an authentic Nepalese experience. (PS - to Desi folks, the vibe is very much like a dhaba, which I loved!) An interesting note: the table actually has a placard that lists the many spices used in the cuisine. They range from fiery spices of the Kathmandu Valley, the earthy flavors of the mountains, to the milder notes of the Terai plains, so you can actually understand how the dishes vary from basic Indian ones. Parking is a chore and only via side streets. But, the service is tops. Actual Nepali friends to help guide you through the menu. We'll definitely be back for more. read more

Tibet Nepal House - Lamb Curry Thali - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Excellent food and friendly service. Prices are reasonable. Will go back again! We had tandoori chicken, naan and chicken soup and ginger lemon tea. Very tasty and easy on the stomach! Great ambiance! read more

The Tibet Nepal House is hands-down the best Himalayan cuisine around! We happily made the drive all the way from Glendora--and even the tricky parking was totally worth it. Every dish was flavorful and comforting. We ordered the momo, veggie korma, veal chili, and the vindaloo, along with rice and naan. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the spices were beautifully balanced. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving authentic Himalayan flavors! read more

I've been craving momo recently, so I tried this place for the first time. This is everything we ordered. VEGETABLE MOMO DUMPLINGS: tasty and I'd order them again, however it would have been nice if their achaar had more of kick. It was quite mild, and some spice would have been nice. DAAL: comforting and simple as daal should be. ALOO TAAMAA: a strong bamboo flavor at first, yet still tasty. I'd recommend this if you'd like to try a unique flavor. VEGETABLE PHING: yummy. Service and ambiance: the place was super cute. Took me back to Nepal. I loved the music and the decor. They came around to refill my water and I appreciate that. They were friendly. Overall: a good place to try Himalayan cuisine read more

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Absolutely the most authentic Himalayan cuisine in Los Angeles! We tried the vegetarian momos--delicious and packed with flavor. My husband ordered the Chicken Masala Thali, and I had the Palak Paneer Thali. Both came with perfectly spiced dal and chana masala that were truly outstanding. We're thrilled to have discovered this hidden gem--it's officially our new go-to spot. And the naan? Hands down the best in LA--soft, fluffy, and absolutely mind-blowing. read more

Great server, he was friendly, helpful, and awesome with his suggestions. The food was flavorful and warm like him! I never had Tibet food before so I was excited, and pleased that it was delicious and distinct from other cuisines I've tried read more

Amazing Nepalese restaurant. Did the chicken tikka masala and was delicious (medium spice). Friendly staff and great ambiance with authentic decor a photos. read more

Came by since I was craving some tikka masala and it looked like a nice place! The ambience and music was relaxing, and it was quite quiet around dinner time. The good: Chicken Tikka Masala - 8.5/10 the spices were delicious! I personally thought it was a bit sweet, but paired with the garlic naan and rice was amazing Garlic Naan - 10/10 it is quite hard to mess this one up and glad to say this place cooked it perfectly! Mango Lassi - 8/10 had a nice subtle flavor and creamy, but was a little put off by it being room temp Some things that weren't for me: Chicken Momo: 5/10 Just was not the type of flavor I prefer. It had a very strong herbal? taste and not a flavor I was used to. Could definitely be a hit for others though! Saag: 5/10 too creamy and cheesy for me and I wanted some more flavor. The owner of the store did offer some hot sauce though so it might've been better with it? The Service: Our main waiter was pretty attentive and checked in with us and refilled our drinks regularly! However, we were left with a sour taste during our ordering experience. We initially only intended to order the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan and chicken momo, but the owner? insisted that was not enough food for two and recommended the saag. We felt a little pressured and agreed to order it. In the end, we actually had too much food leftover and felt taken advantage of. I don't think I'll be returning to this establishment, but I acknowledge that my experience with the food I did not enjoy as much was due to my personal preferences. read more

Tibet Nepal House - Chicken Tikka Masala Garlic Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've only been to this place twice and both times the food has been amazing. They offer a lunch special (veg or non-veg) that comes with rice, an entree, lentil soup, and naan. I brought my friend for dinner there just this past weekend and we got the Thali dinner set. She got the veg with tofu saag (amazing ), I got the non-veg with chicken curry (also amazing) and we got garlic naan. It's probably one of the best places I've tried in a long time. I'll be going back soon even though it's a bit of a drive for me. read more

It was ok. Service was slow and some dishes were good. I don't think we would be back but it was fun to try once.

The food here was really good! I completely forgot to take some pictures and just dug right in haha. I would say though the flavoring or seasoning here is lighter than other places of similar cuisine so if you are not too good with spices and spicy, this place is perfect. The portions are pretty satisfactory l as well, I didn't leave hungry still- you can share a rice or two and everyone order a curry or an entree. Service was fine and prompt. They were great and friendly and they explained everything pretty good. One thing I did notice that I didn't like was the server held the glass but the edge with his fingers inside to refill or add water which was kind of off putting. Other than that everything was good. The restaurant is a bit on the small side and does have a certain accent to it. It's not the nicest but it is fine. It would be great if there was a bit more room between tables- as a whole the restaurant felt slightly cramped. Place was worth for the food. That's all. Pretty good food at that. read more

Great service and ambiance was very nice. Highly recommend the momo and chicken curry! read more

Tibet Nepal House - Chicken curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

delicious food! great lamb and chicken tikka masala and the cheese nan is a MUST have

So many flavor sensations going off in my mouth! You can tell it is made with so much love and intention. True meaning of COMFORT food!! Service was exceptional and ambiance is calming. Ordered--Momo, veil chili, garlic naan, korma, lamb vandaloo with a side of rice. CHEFS KISS for all of it!! read more

Food was good! Tasty and from what I understand, pretty authentic. The servers were very friendly and kind. The environment was quiet, though, and when my friend and I went inside, we were the only ones there. There were also quite a few flies inside, but not to the point where the meal wasn't enjoyable. We also got the chai, which was super different from the chai you'd get at a cafe. Very thick and creamy and we got it unsweetened so we could adjust the sweetness to our liking with the sugar packets at the table. read more

Tibet Nepal House - Lamb Tikka Masala, garlic naan, and chai - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I honestly wish I could give this place 20 stars because the food here was so delicious and literally warmed my heart eating it (especially eating the coconut chicken)! My new absolute favorite! Btw the service was also great and the atmosphere was delightful and welcoming. read more

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Nice gentleman who was working hard and manning the whole restaurant, with another gentleman in the back kitchen. Good amount of people enjoying lunch despite it being a Fri early afternoon. Easily found street parking with meter payment of $1.50/hour right in front. Got the Matter Paneer lunch special which was great for a meatless Friday. Opted for medium spicy. It was medium and ok, but sweet, dense and not very hot (temperature). Quantity ok. Rice was fluffy. Green pea sauce also was dense. Decor was unusual with feet looking things hanging from the ceiling. A bit off-putting. My better half didn't finish his food as it was too sweet for him too. We were in and out in under an hour, but we did need to call the server over a couple of times to move things along. All in all, ok. But probably won't come back. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about the ambiance, the quality and flavor of the food, and how kind the people who work there are. I came here on a whim and ordered a mild vegetable curry (koma?) and their pickle potato salad. I also got dhopzi (bread for my curry) and a pot of Darjeeling. Everything was so flavorful and satisfying, I am a spice-weakling and know this style of cuisine tends to be on the hotter end but it was absolutely fantastic and made me wish I could eat spicier food. At the end they suggested I try the Kheer rice pudding it was incredibly delicious, the spices and complexity of flavor, the gentle sweetness, all of it paired perfectly and was the perfect way to finish my tea. Came in with little to no understanding of what I was ordering and can't wait to come back and try more. Thank you for the wonderful food. read more

Tibet Nepal House - Potato Pickle Salad - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Could be better. I wouldn't go out of my way here as I've had better nepalese and indian food from other places. This type of cuisine is definitely limited in the pasadena area so please take my 3 stars with a grain of salt. We ordered a large order to go with most items ranging from 10-12$. The biggest gripe which is evident in other reviews.. is that there is not enough meat in the dishes.. The ratio is definitely out of proportion. We ordered two chicken tikka masala dishes after reading from other reviews how small the portion is which yes, is true, but I wouldn't complain about the portion if there was more chicken. There were like 3-4 VERY small pieces in our chicken tikka masala and we ended up throwing costco chicken in there to satisfy our chicken needs. Also, I ordered paneer masala and I kid you not... I got 3 pieces of paneer! This order was for lunch so it wasn't like it was the end of the day. I would not recommend to come out your way for it but despite the portions, the food is good. Not oily, and tasty. Just not good value in my opinion. Out of the chicken and yak momos (dumplings)-- I would recommend getting the chicken momos and their samosas! read more

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Food was authentic and incredible . I would highly recommend and will come here again and again. Particularly Delicious chicken korma

They have some pretty amazing Indian food here. I came just for the Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan bread, and boy it did not disappoint. The Chicken Tikka Masala is creamy and full of herbs, garlic naan bread is crispy and seasoned perfectly- when you dip the garlic nann bread in the Chicken Tikka Masala= heaven. This is a must try. I also tried the Yak mo-mo, which is dumplings containing buffalo meat and a lot of herbs. The one downside was that the Chicken Tikka Masala was extremely small, and there was barely any chicken in it. But I definitely will be back here to try other dishes. read more

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Delicious!! Unique and very flavorful food. When you walk in, there is a ton of decoration all over (buddhist and various things). It's all interesting to look at! It's also the kind of place where your clothes might smell after (cause of all the food cooked inside), so choose what you wear carefully. It's also really saucy so white wouldn't be the safest color to wear also. The host was really nice and explained the menu to us and gave recommendations at our request. Loooved the garlic naan bread, the chicken momo (dumplings with the sauce was soo good, and we got something with lamb at the host's recommendation. The Palak Paneer was sooo delicious (cheese combo with spinach)!!! Definitely looking forward to eating the leftovers! Would come back for sure! read more

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Incredible hidden gem! I was impressed by their delicious Indian and Nepalese dishes, as well as the passion of the owner, Raj. My wife works at Concierge Mental Health & Associates, which is right around the corner, and she loves to go here for their lunch special. We're very appreciative of the generosity of their staff, management, and she's furthermore grateful for their support of Post-Conventional Psychology and the Six Sigma Scholarship and Working Professionals Fund. Thank you for your community support, for feeding us both with delicious food as well as with kind hospitality! read more

Tibet Nepal House - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I liked they tikka masala only other food we tried is okay here nothing impressed ahhh I was excited for the momo unfortunately chicken momo dumplings fought so dried up outside who knows how long they been keeping it in the freezer definitely not freshly made. Our server young men was very nice! read more

When you walk in, you get hit a smell all of the spices at the same time. Which now makes sense because they do not skimp out on the spices at all!! I like the little fun facts they include on the menu to help you understand part of their culture. The appetizer we got was the House Special Sample Platter which included the following: - Potato Pickle: 4/5 it was cold wasn't expecting that. The person I was with likes the salad that came - Yak momo: 4/5 Originally, it's a vegetable momo, but I asked if I could get Yak instead. It's a dumpling stuffed with Yak. I had to try it it since I never had yak before. You can definitely taste all of the different spices. I'm not sure how to explain it but maybe... Umami and gamey like lamb? I would be down to have this again. The person I was with said this tasted dry. I didn't feel that way. - Cheese Pakoda: 4/5 I liked the texture. Crispy and airy. - Sauce: 3/5. It was okay. - Himalayan Tandoor Chicken: 4/5 your standard chicken. It was juicy. The plate we got was the Chicken Tikka Masala: 5/5 the best I've ever had in a long time. Its not watered down. Suuuuper flavorful. Totally coming back for this. Doesn't come with rice or bread you will have to order it. read more

Every time I come, the food and service surpasses my expectations. Freaking love it here. Had Phing for the first time, and it's gorgeous. I'd post a pic, but the plates are empty ;) read more

This place is amazing !!!! Can't say it enough the artwork the music the staff . THE FOOD !!!!!! (Chefs kiss) so good I live in Anahiem and drive up here for this place . Staff is super helpful with suggestions of what to try please check this place out (sorry I got the food had to dig in ) read more

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Food was really delicious especially the curry that we got. We ordered the yak momo, lamb marsala thali, and matter paneer. Our favorite was the lamb marsala thali and matter paneer. The yak momo was good but the skin was on the drier side, especially the top fold that makes it seems like they just microwaved it instead of steaming it fresh per table. Overall the food was delicious, we would come back but wouldn't get the momo appetizer again. Service can be improved, they were understaffed and we didnt get service or water after we sat down for a while. read more

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Definitely do not recommend this place, if you like take out this is not the place to go for delivery! The restaurant took way too long , almost a whole hour for an order. This is very disappointing and not the quality I'd wanna continue to keep using for food. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Pasadena. The chicken tikka masala, veggie phing and garlic naan are outstanding. Warm treatment from staff makes the place feel like home:) read more