Himalayan Kitchen

This little but mighty place is super yummy. If you are headed to the mall or DMV make time to try this place out. The stuffed naan was sooo good, such a great twisted to regular naan and so many different flavors of it to try! It pairs great with your curry dish as well. My chicken curry was sooo flavorful and they added just the right kick of spice for me! Which is super spicy! Maybe not the best ambiance as we sat in the parking garage as cars drove by, but that didn't stop me from loving my food. Service was good, food came out fresh and hot so I can't complain. I was craving a coffee, as I was tired from work but they don't serve it, so I just hydrated on water instead.

Foodie journal 2025: I grabbed a couple of meals from this location in December of 2024. Every item was ama,ongly flavorful, just like they had always been over that the Kaimuki location. My ship departed Oahu on December 28th, but not before I loaded up with all my favorite foods from all over Oahu... including Himalayan Kitchen. I froze so, so much of it. Well, today (1/15/25)I consumed is the very last of my Himalayan Kitchen offerings. I had it for lunch today, and it was just delcious as it always has been. I so look forward to returning to once again enjoy their food.I have no idea what I ordered but it was the color of Campbell's tomato soup and the chicken was marinated in something that made it almost red in color. I never saw color, my taste buds have been blind since birth. They just know and enjoy delightfully seasoned food and this is it!

Went for a late lunch on Sunday with only two other tables full so service was somewhat quick. Pros: - Good food - Fair price for eating out! - Vegetarian options, lamb bases, and chicken bases available. - Had a male waiter sometimes and he was very attentive. Cons: -The take out containers were tiny, had to use 3 small containers (8 ounce deli containers), could've been 1 larger one, seemed wasteful.- The closing time doesn't always align with what it says online. Felt a little like one worker was trying to push us out 1/2 an hour early. - You'll most likely be sat outside, warmer louder, and not the most scenic. Something to keep in mind.

My friend and I stopped by the Himalayan Kitchen at Ala Moana Center on Sat., 11/30/24 for a late lunch, around 1:30p. We sat inside of the restaurant. The music playing was melodic and set the ambiance for our dining experience.This was the first time my friend would be having Nepalese/Indian cuisine. I've had it many times on Oahu, Portland, and even London, as well as home made by my Nepalese friend. I suggested having Samosas, and Lamb Saag, and told her to choose a dish on her own, she ordered the Lamb Naan. I also suggested the Butter Chicken, since that is what people who've never experienced Nepalese/Indian food gravitate, too. She declined the latter, and wanted to start off with flavors similar to what she is used to.I ordered the Lamb Saag at a 5out of 10 spice level, where 10 would be extremely spicy. It was the perfect amount of spice for me. It was too hot for my friend. She enjoyed the flavors of the Saag, though. We both agreed that the spinach and spices were so creamy with the tender lamb. The Basmati rice was also the perfect accompaniment, to the Lamb Saag, as it enveloped the spices of the Saag. That is why this is my favorite Nepalese/Indian dish. The Samosas had a great potato filling and we both finished it off with the cilantro chutney dipping sauce. My friend also enjoyed the Lamb Naan. The lamb filling was tasty and the naan was warm and freshly baked.The food was excellent, and the service was friendly as well. My friend and I will be back to Himalayan Kitchen and she can try the Butter Chicken and I will order the Lamb Saag once again.

Came here for the first time tonight for something to warm me up from this dreary weather we've been having. Seemed like a two-person operation but even though they were short-staffed, the service was excellent. The lady working was so attentive, seemed to anticipate what we needed and checked on us. Since we had a small table, her serving style was smart and helped us maximize the space of our table. My friend had the chicken tikka masala and I had the lamb bhuna. I gotta say, I'm really impressed with how much lamb my curry had. Most other places just give you 4-5 pieces cubed, but the lamb in this curry tasted like it was slow cooked, so it melted in my mouth as I ate. And there were so many pieces. Same with my friend's chicken Tikka masala. The food was flavorful and great portion. I had enough to take home for lunch tomorrow. Will definitely be coming back!

My grandfather was excited to take my honey and I to Himalayan kitchen on a Monday night, and it was pretty busy for a weeknight at the mall!We found parking easily and were welcomed to seat ourselves. Favorites from the menu include lamb madrass and the fish korma, although we opted for shrimp because they were out. We also tried the lamb buhma for the first time and it was our favorite bite (if you love garlic!). The garlic naan is always hot and delicious and this location provides jasmine rice with every entree (I think it's Ala carte in kaimuki). Servers are friendly and attentive, and our only complaint was a long wait time, but to be expected as the food is all made to order.The dine in area options are indoor and outdoor, and aren't terribly scenic, but to be expected of a mall parking lot.

Although small, one person working front of house is not enough. Service was incredibly slow, and food was not prepared accurately (neither dishes were spice level 10 - the hottest) and my naan was completely forgotten.The only redeeming quality was after I pointed out to my server that they had not brought my naan (to ensure I was not charged for it), they did go ahead and make it for me complimentary.I would maybe try a different location before writing them off completely.

When we have a lot of errands to run in town, this is our favorite place to relax and eat. Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating (great for people watching) and a lovely waterfall nearby. The service is always prompt and attentive! I seem to see a lot of take out meals, so I know they're very popular!The food is always fresh, hot, well presented and DELICIOUS!! Going to keep enjoying this place for a while!

The food is amazing and flavorful. We had the saag dip, Kathmandu Chicken Chili, and a serving of the garlic naan bread. It's just a symphony of different spices and flavors and we enjoyed all of it.That naan bread, I'm telling you, is just nice and chewy in texture and flavorful in garlic in all the right ways. A lot of the dishes are saucy and we just wiped it right up with the naan to savory each drop and morsel.The only issue we encountered was the waiting time for our order to arrive. I mean, we waited a while, to the point where my partner and I thought they forgot about us. As great as the food was, we were starving before we arrived and the lack of attentiveness was enough for us to feel like we wouldn't want to select this place if we wanted to eat soon.

I've visited this Ala Moana Center location several times - purchasing takeout on each occasion. They don't offer online ordering, so I've just walked up and ordered for takeaway. Wait time varied from 15-30 minutes - usually accurate except for one instance - depending on when I ordered. Himalayan Kitchen's first location in Kaimuki is excellent and I've seen mixed reviews on Yelp for the AMC locale. The most recent takeaway consisted of Chana Aloo ( chickpeas and potatoes in a tomato-based sauce ) and Garlic Naan Bread. Requested a spice level of 1 for the Chana Aloo because I've tried their 7 - for their mixed vegetable curry- and it was nearly too much for me, bordering on too spicy to enjoy. 8+ will mean suffering, sweating, swearing, and...well, imagine the end result...yes, more suffering. Unfortunately, I did not receive a spice level fit for a child but what was closer to a 7. There was a phone order while I was waiting to make my own and they must have gotten our orders switched up.Garlic Naan was okay...can't go wrong with a warm naan. Cheese naan from a previous order was also average. Samosas were very good and their mint sauce was excellent. They are on the Diamond Head side of AMC, first level, on the corner next to the escalator (to Macy's, The Lanai, etc.) and the Satellite City Hall. Parking is often packed nearby. Car thefts and bag snatching happen on occasion in this vicinity, so be aware of your surroundings