Taste of the Himalayas
Taste of the Himalayas
Pumpkin cooked with homemade sauce and spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan
Premium chicken cooked with potatoes in gravy of tomato, onions, vinegar. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Dairy based widely popular dish, this recipe consists of broiled boneless cubes of chicken breast cooked in a special creamy sauce with herbs and spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Premium boneless lamb cooked with potatoes in gravy of tomato, onions, and vinegar. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Lamb cubes cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, spices in a rich tomato and cream sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Salmon fillets cooked in a special creamy sauce with herbs and spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Headless tiger shrimps cooked with potatoes in gravy of tomato, onions, and vinegar. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Bone in chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, baked in clay tandoor oven. Served in sizzling platter with sauted onions, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot and spinach. Comes with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Lamb rib chops marinated in spices and yogurt baked in clay tandoor oven. Served in sizzling platter with sauted onions, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot and spinach. Comes with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Gluten free. Goat meat bone in cooked to perfection with ginger and garlic paste, tomatoes, onions and garam masala. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Premium chicken is cooked with basmati rice, mix of special herbs and spices. Served with raita and choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan. A traditional dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, shrimp or vegetables. Please note - biryani prepared with mild plus spicy level, cannot be cooked mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process.
Premium boneless lamb cooked with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan and biryani masala. Served with raita. A traditional dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, shrimp or vegetables. Please note - biryani prepared with mild plus spicy level, cannot be cooked mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process.
(2 pieces) baked thin lentil wafers, served with mint sauce (yogurt based).
(2 pieces) deep fried pastries filled with potatoes and peas served with tamarind chutney.
5 pieces) mixed golden - fried vegetable fritters served with mint sauce (yogurt based).
Golden fried sliced fresh eggplant battered with garbanzo flour and other spices served with mint sauces (yogurt based).
Organic mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots with homemade dressing balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, mint, garlic and black pepper.
(8 pieces) (preparation time minimum 15 minutes) steamed dumplings filled with minced cabbage, spinach, onion and cilantro served with tomato chutney.
(8 pieces) (preparation time minimum 15 minutes) momo steamed and deep fried, sauted with chilli sauce, onion and bell pepper.
(8 pieces) (preparation time minimum 15 minutes) steamed veg momo served with nepalese style jhol sauce.
A mouthwatering chaat made with samosas, chana and garnished with yogurt and chutneys.
Homemade cracker topped with garbanzo and garnished with yogurt, onion, spices and chutney.
Stir - fried noodles with seasonal vegetables, cooked with homemade spices and soy sauce.
(2 pieces) garbanzo beans cooked in a special gravy served with deep fried puffed leavened bread and chutney.
Boneless chicken cooked in the tandoor, marinated in mustard oil with dry roasted cumin, fenugreek seeds, chili, garlic, gtinger spicy.
Boneless chicken pieces marinated with nepali herbs and spices, baked in tandoor oven served in skewers with sliced onion, carrots and mixed greens.
(8 pieces) (preparation time minimum 15 minutes steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken, onion, garlic, ginger and cilantro served with tomato chutney.
(8 pieces) (preparation time minimum 15 minutes) momo sampler platter each 4 pieces of chicken and veg momo served with tomato chutney.
(8 pieces) (preparation time minimum 15 minutes) momo steamed and deep fried, sauted with chilli sauce, onion and bell pepper.
(8 pieces) (preparation time minimum 15 minutes) momo steamed chicken momo served with nepalese style jhol sauce.
Marinated chicken breast fried with onion, bell pepper and spices.
Stir fried noodles with baked shrimp and vegetables, cooked with homemade spices and soy sauce served with tomato chutney.
Stir fried noodles with baked chicken and vegetables, cooked with homemade spices and soy sauce served with tomato chutney.
Stir fried noodles with baked chicken, grilled shrimp and vegetables, cooked with homemade spices and soy sauce served with tomato chutney.
Mismas tarkari mixed vegetables cooked with onion and tomato based sauce. Served with choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan .
(aloo gobi) potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onion and tomato based sauce. Served with choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Fresh spinach stir - fried with tofu cubes and spices from the Himalayas. Served with choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Cube of tofu sauteed with onion bell pepper, tossed with tomato and soy sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Fried cut okra sauteed with onion, tomato and homemade spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Garbanzo beans cooked with onion and tomato based sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Minced spinach and fresh mushroom cooked with onion, tomato based sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Dairy based green peas and homemade cheese cubes in creamy sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Dairy based minced spinach with fried cheese cubes in creamy sauce. Served with lentil soup and rice or plain naan.
Contains dairy or nuts ball of mashed paneer, potatoes, nuts and spices cooked in creamy sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Contains dairy or nuts mixed vegetables cooked with onion, tomato, yogurt, nuts, coconut, herbs and spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Paneer (homemade cheese) and nuts, cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Homemade cheese cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic in special blend of spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Pureed spinach leaves and potato cubes cooked together with spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Pumpkin cooked with homemade sauce and spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Kukhura tarkari boneless chicken cooked in onion and tomato gravy. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Kukhura chiyau tarkari boneless chicken pieces cooked with fresh mushroom in onion and tomato gravy. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Kukhra saag boneless chicken cooked with fresh chopped spinach and curry sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with pumpkin in onion and tomato gravy. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Butter chicken, dairy based boneless premium chicken thigh meat baked in the tandoor and then cooked in dairy based buttery sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Boneless chicken in rich, creamy curry cooked with saffron, cinnamon, green cardamom and almond paste. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Boneless lamb pieces are cooked in taste of the house special sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Bheda saag boneless lamb pieces cooked with fresh spinach along with different spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Lamb chiyau ko jhol boneless lamb pieces cooked with fresh mushroom with house special sauce. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Assorted pieces of chicken breast, lamb cubes, prawns, cauliflower, potatoes cooked with specially prepared sauce made of different Himalayan spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Boneless lamb in a rich, creamy curry cooked with coconut milk and garnished with almonds. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Machha ko tarkari salmon fillets cooked with taste of the Himalayan special sauce, herbs and spices. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Salmon fish fillets cooked with tomato, onion-based vindaloo sauce, and herbs. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Salmon fillets cooked with tomatoes and leafy spinach. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Headless tiger shrimps cooked with spinach. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Headless tiger shrimps cooked with tomatoes and onion based korma (creamy) sauce, sauteed with ginger, garlic and herbs. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices, baked in clay tandoor oven. Served in sizzling platter with sauted onions, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot and spinach. Comes with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Shrimp marinated in yogurt and spices, baked in clay tandoor oven. Served in sizzling platter with sauted onions, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot and spinach. Comes with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Sampling of chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, lamb boti and shrimp tandoori baked in clay tandoor oven. Served in sizzling platter with sauted onions, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot and spinach. Comes with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Salmon marinated in a house blend of spices and yogurt baked in clay tandoor oven. Served in sizzling platter with sauted onions, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot and spinach. Comes with choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Lamb marinated in yogurt with special blend of spices and baked in our authentic indian clay oven. Served in sizzling platter with sauted onions, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot and spinach. Comes with lentil soup and rice or plain naan.
Gluten free. Goat meat bone in cooked to perfection with ginger and garlic paste, tomatoes, onions and garam masala. Served with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan.
Assorted mixed vegetables cooked with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan and biryani masala. Served with raita. A traditional dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, shrimp or vegetables. Please note - biryani prepared with mild plus spicy level, cannot be cooked mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process.
Jumbo shrimps cooked with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan and biryani masala. Served with raita. A traditional dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, shrimp or vegetables. Please note - biryani prepared with mild plus spicy level, cannot be cooked mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process.
Mixed vegetables, paneer, chicken, lamb and shrimp are cooked in Himalayan herbs, cashew nuts and spices with a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain. Served with raita. A traditional dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, shrimp or vegetables. Please note - biryani prepared with mild plus spicy level, cannot be cooked mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process.
Bone in goat meat cooked in a choice of basmati or brown rice or plain naan, garnished with nuts and biryani masala. Served with raita. A traditional dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, shrimp or vegetables. Please note - biryani prepared with mild plus spicy level, cannot be cooked mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process.
Topped with garlic and cilantro.
Onion stuffed.
Naan stuffed with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Naan stuffed with garlic and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Naan glazed with honey.
Basil, rosemary, oregano, mint, and fenugreek.
Whole wheat bread baked in tandoor oven.
Chili or potato stuffed.
Stuffed with paneer.
Yogurt, cucumber, mint, and cumin.
Sweet.
Spicy.
Fried spongy milk balls in syrup.
Traditional rice pudding - a sweet delight.
Homemade mango ice cream.
Homemade coconut ice cream.
Made with coconut milk.
Hot or iced.
Two Choices of any curries (Veg or Non-Veg) Veggie Samosa or Veggie Pakora 2 Basmati Rice, or 2 Plain Naans, 2 pcs of Papadam, 1 Green Mint Chutney and 1 Tamarine Chutney 1 choice of any beverage and 1 dessert.
Served with Choice of White or Brown basmati rice with your favorite base protein,Chicken or Lamb or Salmon or Paneer, with creamy tika sauce topped with mix saladof cucumber/radish or cabbage/carrot, red onion with choice of Tomato based chutney orMint Cilantro chutney and Roasted Red Pepper spicy. Veggie option available.
Choice of White or Brown basmati rice Select a base protein, Chicken or Lamb orSalmon or Paneer with creamy tika sauce topped with mix salad of cucumber/radish orcabbage/carrot, red onion with choice of Tomato based chutney or Mint Cilantrochutney, Roasted Red Pepper spicy and pakora, or 1 samosa. Veggie option available.
Boneless Chicken Cooked with Aromatic Basmati Rice and Biryani Masala.
Cooked with Tandoor Baked Chicken, Spices and Soy Sauce
Mixed Vegetables Cooked with Aromatic Basmati Rice and Biryani Masala.
Cooked with Mixed Vegetables, Spices and Soy Sauce.
Clay oven baked juicy chicken tikka with fresh mix salad, crunchy onions, topped with Tomato based chutney or Mint Cilantro chutney or Roasted Red Pepper spicy and creamy tika sauce all wrapped up in a tasty roll!
Homemade Samosas Deconstructed and Wrapped with Onions and Tomato based chutney or Mint Cilantro Chutney or Roasted Red Pepper spicy and creamy tika sauce.
Paneer cubes all snugly wrapped up with mix salad, onions and Tomato based chutney or Mint Cilantro Chutney or Roasted Red Pepper spicy and creamy tika sauce
Packed with cauliflower, mushrooms, bell peppers, cabbage, and carrots, onionall wrapped together with Tomato based chutney or Mint Cilantro Chutney orRoasted Red Pepper spicy and creamy tika sauce.
Loaded with lamb sheesh kebab, zesty onion with fresh mix salad, all wrapped together with Tomato based chutney or Mint Cilantro Chutney or Roasted Red Pepper spicy and creamy tika sauce
Clay oven baked Salmon with zesty onions, fresh mix salad, all wrapped togetherwith Tomato based chutney or Mint Cilantro Chutney, Roasted Red Pepper spicy and creamy tika sauce
Momo combination
vegetable korma + goat
Garlic Naan
spinaach paneer
Lamb Chops
front view
curry, food
Nice interior
Sampler
Chicken tikka masala & shrimp korma
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Chicken Sekuwa to go - yummy!
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Veg jhol momo
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Alice Y.
Oct 13, 2024
My bf and I placed a phone order on a Wednesday night for pickup at 8:30 pm. We looked for metered street parking, but found an open residential spot nearby. Our order of ~$57 after tax fed 3-4 people. We got 1 drink, 2 appetizers, and 1 curry with an order of naan and roti each. I was greeted warmly at the counter upon entering the restaurant.DRINKS & SIDES ORDERED- Mango Lassi ($4.95). I was surprised by the smaller portion size (about 8 oz), but that's NorCal for you. The mango lassi was good, a little tart and a little sweet. It was on the thicker side and tasted more like yogurt than mango.- Garlic Herb Naan ($1.95 if added with curry). I enjoyed the bread's chewy yet fluffy texture. It was seasoned with basil, rosemary, oregano, mint, and fenugreek. I personally would have preferred a simpler medley of herbs.- Roti ($3.50). The whole wheat roti was chewy and soft with some layers. If compared to the naan, it was denser and less soft. It had a nice yeasty flavor, which may be attributed to the wheat, since roti usually does not contain yeast.APPETIZERS ORDERED- Chicken Sekuwa ($12.95 - 10 pcs). These tandoor-baked chicken skewers were yummy! The menu said it was marinated with Nepali herbs and spices. Each piece was tender and juicy. I forget if the boneless chicken was white or dark meat. The chicken was served on a bed of onions, carrots, and cabbage. - Mixed Momo ($11.95 - 8 pcs, 4 chicken and 4 vegetarian). The chicken momo contained minced chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, and cilantro. It was just alright. The flavor was actually quite neutral, and the filling was neither juicy nor dry. The veg momo was filled with minced cabbage, spinach, onion, and cilantro. I liked this one better than the chicken. It tasted like curry flavors with texture provided by the veg. According to the website, you can order the veg momo either vegan or vegetarian; I assume the default is vegetarian.Both momos had a thick and chewy dumpling skin that was not dry. I enjoyed the dipping sauce of tomato chutney, which tasted savory and earthy.CURRY ORDERED- Malai Kofta ($16.95 - medium spicy). I actually visited Taste of the Himalayas over 10 years ago and had the best malai kofta of my life. I think the gravy is still the best: sweet, savory, and spiced. However, the balls of potato, paneer, and nuts fell apart too easily. I think they tasted more cheesy and potatoey back in the day. At least they did not skimp on the nuts.
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eileen d.
Dec 16, 2024
We have eaten in a few times and get takeout about one a month. Consistently good, fresh food; and super warm, welcoming, and professional service.
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Samantha D.
Jun 20, 2023
Maybe it's because it was summer break for Berkeley kids, but the place was pretty empty. There were a few people coming in and out for lunch orders though. They have lunch sets, but my friend and I decided to order a la carte. The chicken tikka masala was rich and creamy. Everything you'd want in one. The momos were good, but I believe the vegetable one was spicy. The samosas had a nice crunchy exterior and were pretty filling. My friend was running late, but the staff were nice and let me sit and wait. A good place for lunch, and the prices aren't bad.
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Talaya S.
Oct 18, 2024
I go here pretty often for sit in before the pandemic and then during and after the pandemic we ordered pickup. The food was never bad, but it was as hit or miss. However, today I was out with my daughter who is 8 and she really needed the bathroom. I walked into this restaurant and a woman smiled and greeted us and then I asked if we could use their restroom, and the woman's expression completely changed and said the bathroom didn't work. Other customer was obviously using the restroom. I honestly felt disappointed because I've supported this restaurant since 2009 and then the one time I asked to use their restroom without ordering something, they denied me. I don't think I can go back her again.
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Michelle C.
Oct 9, 2024
good authentic a little overpriced. ambiance is rly nice good options and nice server
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Saptami C.
Sep 4, 2023
Ordered 4 plates of chicken momo and a plate of tandoori chicken. All the momos were broken and dried. Over $80 for broken and dry momos, never ordering from this place again. Stay away from this place. I have had just bad momos. This place is horrible. Seriously, shame on this place.First and last time ordering from this place. How can they sell food like this.
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Ben F.
Aug 11, 2024
This is the best Indian food you'll find in Berkeley. Incredible cheese naan and garlic naan. I love the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. Service is very fast and friendly. Atmosphere is very cool! I love this spot! Try the chicken sekuwa as an appetizer!
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Adan S.
Aug 10, 2024
This is mine and my boyfriends absolute favorite Indian food in Berkeley. The food is always so delicious and flavorful. The atmosphere is so welcoming and the owner is the sweetest lady ever ! She always remembers my boyfriend and I when we stop in. I would definitely consider us regulars at this point. I also love how many options of food they have and a plus is they're able to make some plates vegan
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Mark G.
Jan 6, 2025
This place was such an amazing experience! I am a white women but I feel like I am home in the Himilayas. The service was absolutly amazing. The staff and the waitresses were so sweet and nice! I had given them a tip just for their actions. Don't get me started with the food because that had to be the best food I had ever ate in my life ever since my great great grandmother had passed away. Just like what my Ma said, never judge a book by its cover, and she was totally right. When I had entered Taste of the Himilayas, I had a warm welcome and the ambiance was perfect for my mood. This has been an amazing experience for me and if you are wanting to try Himilayan/Indian food this is the perfect spot. My grand mother who is 102 had said herself that it was amazing. I had brought my entire family once for my Mother's birthday and everyone had a smile on their face. One recommendation for newcomers is to try the famous chicken momo! I love you Bonita and Ram Paudel!
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Zane R.
Nov 7, 2024
This place has AMAZING, AUTHENTIC, DELICIOUS INDIAN/NEPALI FOOD. Perfect service, with good customer care and quick to come out with the food. To top it all off, the inside of the restaurant is so cozy, reminding me of the Himalayas. If u LITERALLY want a taste of the Himalayas in every way; ambiance, service, and food, YOU MUST GO HERE
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