Himalayan Kitchen

Very nice Lunch Specials. For $11.95, you are served Lentil (Daal) Soup (4/5), Naan (5/5), and a plate with two Indian curries and bismati rice. Very nice presentation. My wife and I each chose the Chicken Chilly (5/5) -- pan-fried marinated chicken strips with bell pepper and onion, cooked with himalayan sauce. For my second curry, I chose the Chicken Vindaloo (4/5), which was very good, but I prefer their Lamb Vindaloo. My wife had the Chicken Tikka Masala (3/5) -- the sauce was too heavy. We also enjoyed an order of the Vegetable Samosasdeep fried patties stuffed with spices, potatoes & peas. (5/5 $5 95 for 2 samosas). Service was good. Restaurant ambiance is casual with simple decor.

Not my favorite Indian food. They could reduce the spice levels of a few of the dishes. This could just be that they are making from a different region than the restaurant I normally get Indian food from making it just not taste as good to me. The restaurant was also hot so that might have added to the issue as it's less enjoyable to already be too warm. The interior was interesting with pink walls and what appeared to be orientation art work on the walls. The service was rather rushed. Given to go boxes only about 15 minutes after getting the dishes that we were still eating and talking when brought. The place only had 3 other tables so they were not busy. It just wasn't that good of an experience. I wouldn't go again.

We ate everything. This place was so good and for the right price you can get the lunch special that comes with soup, the nann bread and your main dish. I just love the concept and the decor of the place. It is also much like taste of the Himalayas and I would say that if you're in the area and need a quick lunch spot that's good value and good taste come here because this is it. What I loved about the food is that it is cooked to order and you can tell the nann bread is so fresh and buttery totally worth it.

Ordered delivery for the first time. We've been eyeing this place for a while and had a coupon code. We ordered the butter chicken + lamb korma + chicken momos with the cilantro garlic naan. The curries blew us away and tasted like a home cooked meal. Extremely flavorful & the naan wasn't over powering. Both curries were mild and not spicy or greasy at all. We split the meal between 3 ppl & will definitely order out again. We've tried other Indian spots in the area but were turned off with the portions/pricing &Greasiness. Do not sleep on this place.

Best garlic naan I've ever had- they add butter on top and it's so deliciously crispy on the outside but soft inside. The mango lassi is also to die for. We loved the grilled rack of lamb and the saag aloo too

We have ordered take out from here a few times and the food is always decent and portions substantial. The order is always ready when promised.

Part of the Sprouts shopping center. Full service, sitdown restaurant. Casual atmosphere. We had a large party, and they had an 8-person setting with a lazy Susan to accommodate us. Most of the other settings are 4-person booths if my memory serves correct.Great food, although I'm not usually exotic, if this qualifies as that. My brothers selected the spot, but I ended up being happy they did! If I could compare Himalayan food to anything, I'd say Indian food. We tried a wide variety of offerings including naan, dumplings, curries, fried veggies, and more. Even my picky baby wanted more!

Sooo excited to finally have found a good Indian restaurant by me! We love the chicken tikka masala here! We also get the vegetable samosa and it's the perfect meal to split between 2 people. We come here a few times a month for take out. Thanks Himalayan Kitchen!

We absolutely love this restaurant and visit at least weekly. The food is simply the best we've tasted in this genre. We have taken many friends including East Indians, vegans, vegetarians and omnivores to sample their food. To a person, they love it and become regulars as well. The service is excellent. The servers are knowledgeable and extremely polite and gracious. They want you to enjoy your dining experience. The ambiance is open and airy with definite touches of Asian and Nepalese influence. Very comfortable and enjoyable. Plenty of free parking. And the prices are very reasonable. Give them a try! You will love them too.

8.5/10. Probably the best Indian spot in Encinitas. Service is okay but the food is good.