Himalayan Cuisine

Great quality, great quantity, great value.I am a regular at this restaurant, and my frequent business here is for very good reason. This Indian restaurant provides large filling portions with flavorful and tasty food all in a cozy and warm atmosphere.Normally I come here for dinner, but this recent visit I came around lunch time and was excited to see that they have an awesome "Lunch Special" which we decided to check out along with some other items we regularly order when we visit.Lunch Special: 2 Items (Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala), Chickpea Salad, Kheer (rice pudding), Naan, and a large portion of rice.Chicken Vindaloo: Savory, meaty, thick. The chicken in this dish is smokey and a bit tender but on the dryer side. The sauce is also more chunky and viscous as compared to a masala which would have a creamier and runnier sauce. I chose this one as it was one of the three protein options for the special. Although it isn't my absolute favorite, I enjoyed it very much for the variety that it brought to my plate.Chicken Tikka Masala: Bright, savory, tomato-y, creamy. This is the classic chicken tikka masala dish that everyone knows Indian cuisine to make so amazingly. I order this occasionally when I come here and I'm glad that it is a part of the lunch special. If you are unsure what to order, this one will not disappoint at all. Admittedly, in my most recent visit the Tikka Masala was a bit more on the tomayto-y side but nothing beyond slight to where it is disruptive to enjoying the dish.Chickpea Salad: Refreshing, bright, airy. The salad is very simple and straight forward. It is light, refreshing, airy, and aromatic. There is a combination of few textures. The onions and veggies were crunchy and crispy while the chickpea was a bit more grainy. I absolutely loved the salad as it was a beautiful contrast to the warmer and more savory flavors of the rest of our meal.Kheer: Cool, refreshing, not too sweet. This is the first time I've ever had rice pudding and it was such a pleasure to try. Similar to the chickpea salad, I thought it brought a nice refreshing break from the heavier savory tastes that is more common with the heavy dishes they serve at this restaurant. I should've saved it as dessert for the end but it tasted so good I couldn't resist taking sips throughout my meal.Lamb Vindaloo: Roasted, gamey, tender, juicy. The Lamb Vindaloo was saucy and savory. It was mild in spiciness and the aroma was filled with spices and herbs. The lamb meat was also extremely juicy and tender and it reminded me of a medium-rare New York Strip steak in the best way possible. The lamb meat tasted gamey in a way that was enjoyable but that also requires the context of my personal preference in game-y meats. I order this dish every so often when I come to this location and have never been disappointed. Overall a great dish to order if you enjoy game-y meats. Otherwise try the chicken vindaloo!Lamb Biryani: Warm, filling, aromatic, colorful. My girlfriend and I order this dish EVERY single time we come here. The biryani is so tasty and aromatic and it has the scents of every spice you would ever want. The lamb in this dish is also very tender and tasty. If you order any of the regular entrees that come with a choice of rice or naan, I would highly recommend you choose naan if you're also ordering any of their biryanis. The portion of rice they provide with this dish is deceptively large and I fall for it time after time.Mango Lassi: Not too sweet, silky. I can't believe that this is my first time ordering Mango Lassi at this location because it is one of my favorite beverages of all time. The drink is silky smooth and is sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth but not so sweet where you feel gross and regretful of ordering it. If you've never had this drink I URGE you to order it and try it out!Service is great as always. We are always greeted at the door by staff and shown to our table within a minute whether it is during lunch or dinner. The staff is attentive to needs and checks in autonomously to refill water and provide any other help needed.

First visit to Himalayan Cuisine, we stopped by on a Tuesday around 3pm - Our waitress greeted us warmly at the entrance and we were promptly seated. The restaurant is bigger than I expected from the pictures, there were about 4 other tables being served alongside from what I could tell.She kindly took our orders and we were served our complimentary lentil soup right away. Our food arrived within the next 15 mins.I opted for a Mango Lassi, it was smooth and not too sweet, the Chicken Tikka Tandoori was juicy and flavorful as well. The Garlic + Cilantro Naan was a must, delicious! Also tried Gulab Jamun for the first time, and these were definitely sweet but I was expecting that, yummy as well!We'll be coming back!

Our go to restaurant for Indian food!We love the chicken, tiki masala, and the Saleg paneer For appetizers, the vegetarian samosas are terrific. They offer a cilantro and a tamarind dipping sauce. The potatoes and peas are comforting in the crusty Samosa. We are wimps and order heat level number three.The cilantro, garlic, naan, and the cheese garlic naan are wonderful! We also love the chicken biryani....If you order enough, they give you a complimentary pea soup.Be sure to order a mango lassi or ice cream to cool off your mouth afterwards!

Absolutely love this place came in during the week for dinner with a friend and their chicken tikka is amazing, they bring complementary lentil soup to the table. My friend ordered chili chicken and it was delicious. I have also ordered the Tandoori mixed and it was a huge amount of food. They also have an Indian market next door which I love to grab spices and teas. I come to this place often and I can not recommend enough. Servers constantly check on you and the ambiance is moody.

TL;DR: authentic Nepalese/Himalayan/Indian cuisine and great serviceOrdered:- Chicken Tikka Masala (5/5): Must get. - Saag Paneer (4/5): Would've liked the paneer to be more flavorful but overall still delicious- Lamb Biryani (3/5): Good but not a lot of lamb meat. Would've preferred just getting more pieces of naan- Butter/Garlic Naan (5/5): must gets. The naan is so pillowy and soft yet packs a huge punch in flavorSo much food for 2 - some of the best leftovers I've had in awhileWon't be getting the Biryani next time but we will absolutely be back to try the rest of the menu!Cheers, Himalayan Cuisine!

Food was alright, not great. Ordered saag paneer-it was good but not the best that I have ever had. The rice was a nice touch.The chicken momos were HORRIBLE. They were either really overcooked or it was saved from the night before. The momo's outside was hard and rubbery and not chewable. They ended up taking it off the bill but this was after multiple stares from the staff. Sorry, but you can clearly see that it was overcooked or just reheated. It's almost like when you buy a bag of frozen dumplings and you heat it up in the microwave but it dries out the dumpling. The vegetable samosas were good and piping hot.

I've been here about a dozen times since before the pandemic and everything is delicious! The restaurant is huge and busiest for the dinner service but never busy enough to wait more than a few minutes for a seat. Their takeout quality is also just as good as the seated experience. My favorite dishes are the paneer saag, chicken tandoori, lamb tikka masala, and lamb biryani. This place is great for groups or date nights and can accommodate kids. The service is always very good and the servers are nice. I highly recommend it!

Himalayan Cuisine is a restaurant highly recommended by acquaintances and I had dined here multiple times including food delivery.Almost every dish I ordered tasted off, NOT fresh and was either too sweet, too salty or had zero taste ie Bland and Flavorless. Their Saag paneer was not authentic tasting, a disappointment and a disaster. I've had amazing Himalayan food from Tara's in Los Angeles, and the food I've had here is not comparable this at all :(Good presentation was always careless and sloppy plated. Service by the staff was slow, unprofessional and lacking.Why this restaurant received so many high rating reviews is a mystery because I stronger disagree.The interior dining room had lovely chandelier lighting and the walls decorated with a menagerie of Himalayan baskets, assortment of ethnic art.Most people who haven't had much exposure to true Himalayan cuisine sadly don't know any better. This restaurant has the opportunity to improve many dishes, food preparation, presentation and staff service. Have given this restaurant the benefit of doubt but they repeated failed in every area.My generous 2 star is for some of the staff who were nice to Me and my service baby.

Place is tucked in the heart of La Mesa and its incredible Indian food that delivers. I have the chicken curry with rice and the Papad as an appetizer. Needless to say the flavor and the spices are blended extremely well! Service was great too!

First time trying this place as we noticed it was open on Christmas!The place was very busy but the workers were quick to help everyone. We were picking up and order and were helped promptly and with no issue!We ordered saag paneer, butter chicken, and garlic naan, everything was amazing!! I definitely understand why it was so packed! Can't wait to go back for the dine in experience, saw so many other yummy things on the menu!!