Himali Bistro

The Best Nepalese Restaurant,EverThank You Deepak for such a great experience Sujan,Such an attentive person We will come back many many times The food was amazing,Thank You very muchMy wife was enjoying the wine,And my Nepalese Beer was delightful

The prawn tikki masala and garlic naan are my go to comfort food. The rich, flavorful masala brings together a perfect blend of spices, with the tender and juicy prawns being cooked just right. It's simply the perfect combination! The staffs were very attentive and welcoming. Everything was served with a smile. I just love this restaurant :)

A hidden gem for Indo-Nepalese cuisine newly opened on Broadway, Burlingame. I can tell I AM GOING TO BE ONE OF THE REGULARS. It's a great sight to see every team member putting real effort into presenting Nepali cuisine and culture with such authenticity. While the space is a bit small, their delicious dishes make up for it. We started with Chai; just rightly prepared(iykyk).The chicken momos and vegetarian momos were beautifully plated and delicious. The tandoori mushrooms and tandoori prawns were marinated to perfection and packed with balanced spices.Each of the dishes we ordered left us satisfied fully. A Highlight was the Bara; a popular Newari snack made with lentils. They had perfect crispiness, softness, and flavor with a delicious house sauce.The service was warm and inviting. The two gentlemen at the counter were incredibly attentive.Their hospitality made our meal even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place- whether you're familiar with Nepali cuisine or even trying it for the first time, this place is a must-visit.

So amazing! The service was attentive and friendly. Can't wait to come back for the rest of the menu, the flavors were delicious and spiced perfectly.

My date and I were excited to try this new restaurant, but unfortunately I found the paneer tikka masala to be lacking in flavor. We requested a medium spice level, but it came out very mild, with the flavors feeling quite muted overall.The naan was crispy, which is a matter of personal preference, but I typically prefer mine to be softer and chewier.The momos were decent, though they didn't leave a lasting impression. They were good, but not remarkable.Additionally, the service was slower than expected. Despite being the only customers in the restaurant, it took 25 to 30 minutes for our first dish to arrive.

Himalayan cuisine is not very common but there are quite a few in the city and a couple in San Mateo so I've definitely had my share. I love the combination of Indian spices and Chinese influences. A must try for any Himalayan restaurant are the momos! An order of 6 steamed dumplings with chicken filling is $16. I would've liked more achar sauce on the side for dipping. Himali Bistro is a small restaurant located on the older, less popular street in Burlingame. This place has everyone on NextDoor raving about their food so I had to try it for myself. Service was very friendly, though it did take quite some time for each dish to arrive. Crab cakes $15 for 2 --this was mixed with potato and though the description said "lump crab", in actuality the crab fibers were pretty fine so the potato overpowered the entire cake. Served with mint chutney and achar aioli, again I would've liked more sauce on the side for dipping. Bara with chicken $14 a traditional Nepalese lentil pancake made with ginger, garlic and chilies -- this was just one big pancake cut into 4 quarters. The lentils made this very soft and fell apart when eating. First time to try this. Interesting but I would've liked more spiciness and flavor.Choila $17.00Traditional Nepali grilled lamb marinated in Newari spices and mustard oil served with salad and rice. I've never had this before and I was surprised by the slight bitterness of this dish. I thought the lamb was a little stringy, too lean and not very soft. But I enjoyed the salad and there was a good amount of meat ratio compared to rice. $22 Nepali lamb curry simmered with fragrant spices, caramelized onions until fork-tender, served with rice -- this is the classic lamb curry that I'm familiar with. The meat here was a lot more tender than the lamb served in the choila dish. Definitely the best dish out of everything.Total bill was $92 so by the time I added tips, it was well over $100. I thought this was a little on the expensive side. The food was good but nothing amazing that I would return for, especially since there are lots of other similar cuisines like this in other areas. Food took about half an hour for all 5 dishes to slowly arrive to the table. So maybe this is a place for a casual meal if you're looking to try something you've never had before.

What a gem! We tried this place for takeout and was so happy with it. I ordered the chicken lollipop and the Gobi manchurian - similar in flavor profiles and SO tasty. The chicken lollipop was quite meaty with amazing marinade. It had a strong ginger flavor and was wonderfully flavorful. Loved the manchurian as well, was deliciously spiced and had mouthwatering flavors with a great texture. Portions were quite generous too. Also another plus was their lack of plastic use. Paper containers with foil linings! Can't wait to try more things here. Highly recommend this place!

We had such a nice and delicious time here! The atmosphere is welcoming, service is friendly and attentive, and the food rocks. The cauliflower appetizer is a must if you enjoy cauliflower. Maybe even if you think you don't care about cauliflower. My husband loved the lamb skewer. Everything we tasted was delicious, tbh. Try it!! This place is an asset to the neighborhood and your palate.

This new restaurant features a wide variety of courses with unique flavors. The service was impeccable, and the waiters were extremely friendly. This is also a wonderful restaurant for celebrations at an affordable price.

Excellent food, kind and attentive staff, great environment and space. An instant neighborhood favorite.