Spices of Himalaya

Appetizers - Veg

Aloo Tikki

Spiced potato patties (3 pcs)
$7.00
Honey Chili Potatoes

Deep-fried potato fingers coated with tomato chili sauce, honey, a mixture of garlic, vinegar, and salt
$7.20
Onion Bhaji

Onion fritters fried in chickpea batter
$6.00
Paneer Pakora

Traditionally homemade cheese fried in our house special chickpea batter
$9.60
Paneer Quesadilla

Marinated and cooked paneer with veggies that are stuffed inside a tortilla with cheese
$10.80
Potli Samosa

5 pcs. Filling is wrapped in a small pouch made of dough
$8.40
Samosa

5 pcs. Fried south asian pastry with savory filling
$8.40
Schezwan Chili Potato

Potatoes is a popular Indo-Chinese recipe made with crispy fried potatoes, Sichuan peppers, soya sauce, and spicy Schezwan sauce
$7.20
Spinach Roll

5 pcs. Combine spinach, veg bits, and onion
$8.40
Veggie Spring Roll

Hot handheld pockets of spiced veggies are wrapped and deep fried for a delightful snack
$8.40

Appetizers - Non-Veg

Amritsari Fish Fry

Deep-fried coated in a spicy masala. Also called fish fry
$16.80
Chicken Pakora

Thin sliced chicken breast fried in our house special chickpea batter
$8.40
Coconut Shrimp

Deep-fried shrimp in coconut batter
$14.40
Crispy Chicken Honey

A delicious honey chicken recipe with crispy and crunchy chicken served in a sticky and sweet honey sauce
$12.00
Fish Pakora

Tender piece of house fish marinated and deep fried. Served with chutney
$14.40
Fried Calamari

Toasted buns filled with sliced piece of chicken flavored with spices up
$14.40

Indo Chinese

Chicken Curry Pasta
$21.60
Chicken Manchurian

Non-veg. Sauted chicken tossed in various sauces
$18.00
Chicken Tikka Fried Rice

Non-veg. Fried rice incorporating the yumminess of chicken tikka
$18.00
Chicken Tikka Hakka Noodles

Non-veg. A popular Indo-Chinese dish made with noodles tossed with stir-fried vegetables, chicken, and simple sauces
$16.80
Chicken Tikka Pasta
$21.60
Chili Chicken

Non-veg. Boneless chicken is marinated in Chinese sauces and fried until crispy, this is stir-fried with lots of ginger, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and sauces
$18.00
Chili Paneer

Crisp batter fried paneer is tossed in slightly sweet, spicy, hot, and tangy chili sauce. While garlic and green chilies with special sauces bring in a hot & aroma
$18.00
Gobi Manchurian

Fresh florets of cauliflower battered, fried, and cooked with green pepper and onion in Manchurian sauce
$18.00
Hakka Noodles

Indo-Chinese noodles stir-fried in soy sauce with seasonable vegetables
$16.80
Paneer Manchurian

Crisp fried paneer in a slightly tangy & umami-rich Manchurian sauce with bell pepper, onion, and other ingredients
$18.00
Pepper Paneer Fried Rice

Stir fry dish where rice is stir-fried with paneer, sauces, and lots of crunchy veggies
$16.80
Schezwan Fried Rice

Schezwan fried rice is hot & spicy with bursting flavors of ginger, garlic, soya sauce, & red chili
$19.20
Shrimp Curry Pasta
$21.60
Shrimp Hakka Noodles

Non-veg. Vegetable hakka noodles consists of stir fry noodles with a variety of vegetables
$16.80
Veg Fried Rice

Fried rice is an Asian dish made by stir-frying cooked rice in a wok with fresh vegetables, soya sauce, and special sauce
$16.80
Veg Manchurian Gravy

Golden deep-fried vegetable balls tossed in various sauces
$18.00

Tandoori and Kebabs

Chicken Seekh Kebabs

A mixture of minced chicken, garlic and spices thinly wrapped around a skewer and grilled in a tandoori
$19.20
Chicken Tikka

Cubed chicken breast marinated with ginger, garlic, white pepper, and yogurt
$19.20
Chicken Tikka Wings

Marinated in an exotic tikka masala sauce served with harissa paste chutney
$20.40
Goan Chicken Kebab

Marinaded chicken, threaded onto skewers and cooked through
$19.20
Goan Style Prawns Rava Fry
$22.80
Tandoori Chicken

One half of a whole chicken on the bone marinated with ginger and garlic and cooked in a tandoori oven
$18.00
Tandoori Fish

Fillet marinated and cooked in tandoori oven
$22.80
Tandoori Paneer Tikka

Marinated with cube-cut onions, capsicum, and tomatoes in tandoori sauce made with yogurt
$19.20
Tandoori Shrimp

Shrimp is marinated with ginger, garlic, white pepper, and yogurt cooked in tandoori oven
$21.60

Rice and Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Steamed basmati rice cooked with chicken and house special biryani masala
$19.20
Goat Biryani

Basmati rice, goat and traditional spices and herbs
$20.40
Jeera Rice

Basmati rice, cumin, and coriander leaves
$14.40
Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice, lamb and traditional spices and herbs
$20.40
Paneer Biryani

Char-grilled paneer cubes cooked with sauce, spices, and herbs
$18.00
Plain Basmati Rice

Basmati is a fragrant and nutty-tasting long grain rice grown in the Himalayas
$4.20
Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice and shrimp in a special yogurt marinade, char-grilled, spice
$20.40
Soya Chunk Biryani

Healthy and protein biryani recipe, which is mainly prepared with soya chunks layering curry with long grain basmati rice
$16.80
Veg Biryani

Basmati rice assorted vegetables and traditional spices and herbs
$16.80

Main Course (Veg)

Aloo Gobi

Cauliflower florets delicately spices & sauteed with potatoes, green peas, & mild spices
$16.80
Aloo Jeera

A North Indian chef specialty with potatoes & cumin
$16.80
Aloo Matar

Aloo mutter is a North Indian dish, potatoes (aloo) and peas in a mildly spiced creamy gravy
$18.00
Bagara Baingan

Tender/young eggplants cooked in coconut, sesame seeds, peanuts, tamarind, and spices
$18.00
Chana Masala

Chick peas cooked, lightly spiced sauce, garnished with coriander leaves
$16.80
Kadhai Paneer

Spiced homemade Indian cheese with bell peppers, onions, & tomatoes
$18.00
Malai Kofta

Vegetable fritters with nuts & spices in creamy sauce
$16.80
Malai Paneer

Semi-dry, creamy, and mildly spiced dish made with paneer
$20.40
Malai Soya Chaap

Flavorful roasted soya bean pastry with ginger-garlic, creamy yogurt, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices
$16.80
Matar Paneer

Matar paneer is a popular North Indian dish of cottage cheese aka paneer and peas cooked in a spicy and flavorsome curry
$20.40
Palak Kofta Curry

Delightful North Indian dish that features spinach dumplings in a rich and flavorful gravy
$20.40
Paneer Makhani

Traditional Indian dish made with cubes of cheese cooked in a rich and creamy tomato based sauce
$18.00
Saag Paneer

Classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer cheese
$18.00
Soya Tikka Masala

Marinate soya cubes cooked in tikka gravy
$16.80
Veg Coconut Curry

Stirred coconut milk, carrots, Thai curry paste, salt, and pepper
$16.80
Vegetable Korma

Delightful south indian dish that combines mixed vegetables with aromatic spices, coconut, and nuts
$19.20
Yellow Tadka Dal

Yellow lentils mixed with caramelized onions and spices
$16.80

Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken

Marinated chicken grilled in tandoori, cooked in a tomato gravy with a hint of butter and cream
$19.14
Chef Secret Curry

Authentically curated curry with chef flony special
$21.60
Chicken Curry

Pieces of tender chicken cooked in traditional masala sauce
$19.14
Chicken Korma

Delicious creamy chicken korma made made yogurt, nuts, spices, and onions as the base
$19.14
Chicken Saag

Classic indian dish made with chicken, spinach, spices, and sour cream
$19.14
Chicken Tikka Masala

White meat grilled chicken cooked in a spiced creamy tomato and paprika sauce
$20.34
Chicken Vindaloo

Pieces of chicken marinated in red chilies and vinegar, stewed with potatoes
$19.14
Coconut Chicken Curry

Pieces of tender chicken cooked in traditional masala sauce and coconut
$19.14
Kolhapuri Chicken Curry

Chicken is marinated in fresh ground spices & coconut
$19.14
Mango Chicken

Pieces of tender chicken cooked in traditional masala sauce and mango
$20.40
Salmon Tikka Masala
$27.60
Shrimp Tikka Masala

Popular dish made by simmering marinated and grilled chicken in this luscious gravy
$24.00
Tandoori Makhani

Popular dish made by simmering marinated and grilled chicken in this luscious gravy
$21.60

Curry and Lambs

Coconut Shrimp Curry

Pieces of tender shrimp cooked in traditional masala sauce and coconut
$20.34
Goan Lamb Vindaloo

Pieces of lamb marinated in red chilis and vinegar, stewed and potatoes
$20.34
Goat Curry

Cooked in traditional Indian style and spices
$20.34
Kolhapuri Goat Curry

Goat in kolhapuri gravy with coconut milk & black peppers flavors
$19.14
Kolhapuri Shrimp Curry

Cooked in traditional Kolhapuri-style with spices and coconut gravy
$20.34
Lamb Curry

This authentic Indian lamb curry is made with chef special masala it's simmered with fragrant spices
$20.34
Lamb Rogan Josh

Pieces of lamb with yogurt, onions, fresh ginger, and spices
$20.34
Lamb Saag

Pieces of lamb simmered with spinach, tomatoes, and exotic spices
$20.34
Lamb Tikka Masala

Lamb cooked in a spiced creamy tomato & paprika sauce
$22.80
Malai Lamb Korma

A mild lamb curry simmered in a creamy almond and cashew sauce
$20.34
Mango Lamb Curry

Cooked in traditional style with spices and mango gravy
$20.34
Shrimp Curry

Delicious & flavorful dish made with fresh prawns, onions, tomatoes, & ground spices
$20.34

Naan and Bread

Aloo Masala Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with fresh potatoes and Indian spices
$5.40
Bullet Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with fresh hot garlic chili
$5.40
Butter Naan

Leavened flat bread with butter
$4.20
Cheese Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with cheese
$5.40
Garlic Naan

Leavened bread coated with fresh garlic & cilantro
$4.80
Gulab Jamun Naan

Leavened bread coated with gulab jamun
$4.80
Kabuli Naan

Made with dry fruits
$8.40
Plain Naan

Leavened flatbread
$3.60
Tandoori Roti

Soft and crispy whole wheat bread with or without butter
$3.60

Sides

Avocado Raita

Beaten fresh yogurt mixed with onion, tomato, avocado, and spices
$5.40
Cucumber Raita

Beaten fresh yogurt mixed with onion, tomato, cucumber, and spices
$5.40
Mango Chutney

Preserved sweet and spicy mangoes
$5.40
Mint Chutney

Fresh mint leaves, green chilies, garlic, and cumin
$5.40
Special Hot Sauce

Fresh mint leaves, green chilies, garlic, and cumin
$7.80
Sweet Chili Sauce

Made with red chilis, garlic, white vinegar, sugar, and corn flour
$4.20
Tamarind Chutney

Made with tamarind, jaggery, and spices
$5.40

Roll

Aloo Kathi Roll

Indian layered paratha wrap with a filling of potato and shredded veggies
$9.60
Chicken Kathi Roll

Chicken marinated in creamy yogurt and spices rolled up in crispy paratha with peppers and onions
$9.60
Paneer Kathi Roll

Lip-smacking paneer tikka made on skillet and a crunchy mixed veggie salad
$9.60

Beef

Beef Chili Fry
$24.00
Beef Curry
$22.80
Beef Tikka Masala
$22.80
Beef Vindaloo
$22.80
Coconut Beef Curry
$24.00

Drinks

Bottled Water
$3.00
Chai Tea

Indian chai tea and a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs served with sugar
$4.80
Coffee
$4.80
Coke

Available
$4.20
Coke Zero
$4.20
Diet Coke
$4.20
Dry Fruit Saffron Lassi

Traditional drink base blended along with dry fruits, nuts and saffron
$8.40
Lemon Iced Tea

Refreshing lemony iced tea with black tea, sugar, and lemon
$4.20
Lemonade Slushy

A drink made of lemonade crystals
$4.80
Mango Iced Tea

Refreshing iced tea with a taste of mango
$4.80
Mango Lassi

Sweetened beaten yogurt with mango
$4.80
Mango Mastani

A unique and tasty milkshake with ice cream and mango pulp
$8.40
Mango Mojito

Mango mastani is refreshing non-alcoholic summer drink made from the sweet mengo juice
$8.40
Masala Lemonade

Lemon, sugar, black salt, black pepper, Indian masala, and water
$4.80
Mint Chaas

Curd, cumin, chaat masala, and salt
$4.80
Mint Lemonade

Lemon, mint leaves, water, black salt, and sugar
$4.80
Pepsi
$4.20
Sprite
$4.20
Strawberry Lassi

Traditional lassi base with fresh strawberries blended along with it
$4.80
Strawberry Slushy

A drink made of strawberries crystals
$4.80
Turmeric & Ginger Iced Tea

Powdered ginger, powdered turmeric, raw organic honey juice, and lemon
$4.80

Trent C.

★★★★★

Aug 2, 2024

What a great find, this place is amazing! We were a walk in party of 6 at 5:30 and were a bit concerned that the place was empty. The host/waiter was super friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. All of the food was outstanding: Aloo tikki potato fritters were lightly fried with a puffy texture and seasoned filling served with two delicious sauces. One was tamarind i believe and the other was a spicy mint. Both paired well with the fritters and also found their way into the white rice. Traditional Indian dishes (paneer makhani, chicken tikka masala, lamb korma) were all well seasoned and spices tasted fresh. Plenty of rice was provided to mop up all of the amazing sauces. Garlic naan was on point as well. We also wanted to try something from the fusion menu and went for the pepper paneer fried rice. Not sure what the magic is but this was the best fried rice I have ever had. It had a good amount of veggies and paneer and black pepper was definitely present in a good way. By the time we left 90 minutes later we were stuffed and the place was packed, all tables occupied and the same one waiter handling it all. Will definitely put this place into our rotation, so flavorful and great staff.

Vidya P.

★★☆☆☆

Aug 14, 2024

Oh my goodness. So much drama with this place. First, I had to wait nearly 3x/ as long as they told us on the phone when we ordered for pick up. When we went to pick up, 2 of our items were missing, so we had to wait extra for them to make it for us (by that time, we were hungry enough so another 20 minutes wouldn't have mattered). But the most frustrating part was the fact that there was no discount given for errors on their end. After all that, the food didn't even hit the spot. Can't speak much to ambiance because i spent the majority of the time in the car.Would not recommend.

Ninad O.

★★☆☆☆

Aug 7, 2024

If you're scrolling down for an 'Indian' reviewer, please take a moment to read this. The food is bland.Malai Soya Chaap- This was the biggest disappointment, it says soya chaap- which are large chunks specially prepared with layers of soya. But what we got was the 'nutri' chunks. The gravy was okay, but the name is simply deceptive.Goan chicken kabab- Absolutely the last thing to eat for dinner- chicken was dry, there was no hint of any marination and was completely bland. It totally lacked any complexity of spices and flabors, all I could taste was turmeric and yellow color.Naan- this was the only saving grace- aloo stuffed naan were nice and so were garlic and butter naans.Honey chilli potatotes- these were nice too, good level of flavors. No salt in the dish at all.Overall, we ordered delivery, food was hot when arrived, but simply disappointed with all the flavors. Look elsewhere for Indian food options.

Pooja S.

★★★★☆

Jul 26, 2024

Newly opened restaurant in Poway/ RB area. They serve Indian food with a twist. The food was very delicious and I would definitely recommend this place. Prices are very reasonable for SD standard as well.We ordered:Honey Chili potatoes: 10/10! Please order this and thank me later.Chili Paneer: very similar to honey chili potatoes so I'd say for lack of new flavor it was 8/10. I'd rather just get the potato dish.Paneer Manchurian: 7.5/10. The flavor was on point and paneer were soft but there were veryyy few paneer cubes for the amount of gravy. Paneer Biryani: 9/10. Good taste, great quantity.Overall, since this place has opened, we have been here 3 times already and we keep wanting to go back. Guess that says a lot haha. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and having a sprouts right next door makes its easy to do some additional grocery shopping as well. Let me know if you feel the same about any of my recommendations:)

Karen W.

★★★★★

Jun 27, 2024

The food here is flavorful and well worth the price. It is located right next to Sprouts so it's a convenient location. Walking in, I was a bit skeptical because the restaurant was empty. However we already walked in so we decided to go through with it. As we were looking over the menu we noticed that this restaurant does a lot of take out orders. So maybe that's why there weren't a lot of people dining in. We ordered a mango lassi, garlic naan, chicken vindaloo, and beef biryani. The mango lassi was on the sweeter side but still delicious. As for the savory food - everything was perfect. Chicken and beef were tender and aromatic. The portions are also quite large so you might have enough for another meal! We will be back for sure!

Youssef A.

★★★★★

Aug 11, 2024

First time visiting this restaurant. We order the chicken tikka noodle. It was definitely one of the best noodles I've had in a very long time. Sean, the manager was extremely courteous and professional. Five star and would definitely recommend.

Bonnie Y.

★★★★☆

Jun 5, 2024

I just discovered this hidden gem. I tried chili paneer, lamb curry, butter chicken, butter naan and gulab jamun. Unlike typical gulab jamun, this place serves them in naan style with smashed gulab jamun in between, which gives them a balanced sweetness. I had to get two orders to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Fernando G.

★★★★★

Dec 25, 2023

This was a great find during a recent stay in Poway. The ambience was great with some nice Christmas decor and the staff was very friendly and attentive. We ordered Paneer Pakora (fried cheese) to start and it was delicious. For our entrées we ordered the Chicken Korma and the Butter Chicken which were served with rice and Naan bread. It was very flavourful and satisfying. We don't go out for Indian food very often, but look forward to coming back to this hidden gem.

Tommy C.

★★★☆☆

Dec 14, 2023

Spices of Himalaya (B- or 3.5 stars)I've been searching for a good Indian restaurant that's close to home in food desert 92128. Thought I found one with Naturally Desi, but after a sucky experience a few months back, I haven't gone back. The other restaurant in the area, Curry & Me, is as authentic as Panda Express to a Chinese person. So I was naturally excited to try out this new spot, especially with glowing reviews on Yelp. It's in a convenient location - right beside a Sprouts in a plaza, so plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is quite small, but not overly tight, clean and decently nice. The person that served us was friendly and efficient, so that's always appreciated.The lunch menu is a fantastic deal. $10.99 or $11.99 for non-vegetarian options gets you a full meal with appetizer, main course, rice, small side dish of veggies, and a dessert...which they forgot to serve us! Just realized this now as I'm writing this review and referring back to a picture of the lunch menu. Oh man! You pay an extra $1.50 for plain or garlic naan. Anyway, we ended up order two dishes plus a mango lassi.Chicken Tikka Masala (B ): This was the highlight. Tomatoey, creamy, some sweetness to go with the heat, with nicely cooked (i.e. not overcooked) juicy cubes of chicken breast. The sauce went great with the rice & naan and a great deal for $11.99.Vegetable Pakora (B ): Crunchy, light, not oily. Can't say it had a lot of flavor, but tasted nice with the two sauces that came with it. And given it's included in the meal, a very acceptable appetizer!Tandoori Chicken (C+ ): I found it interesting to be served on a sizzling hot plate. A question for those with more experience in Indian food - is that common and I just haven't experienced it? I was expecting the chicken to be dry roasted, rather than covered in sauce. The good, again, the chicken was cooked pretty perfectly and with generous portions. The bad, it tasted bland and was under seasoned, at least compared to all the other tandoori chickens I've tasted. Mango Lassi (B+ ): Very enjoyable, the flavor was good, and I liked the consistency; not crazy thick so you can't drink it through a straw but thick enough to have substance. Given the proximity to home, I'm sure I'll be back to try other stuff. -------------------------------------------Food Grading Scale:A+: Life changing. You remember these bites for the rest of your life. Occurs very infrequently and when it does, you'll know it. You don't even know how to further improve it with a magic wand.A: Wow! Excellent. You felt happy biting into it. You're considering whether it's life changing, but know it misses the mark. A-: Very very good. Whatever it is, it's one of the best, but you can think of further improvements.B+: Very good. Very enjoyable, not to the point of "impressive," but worth revisiting. B: Good. A solid example of whatever it is, offering enjoyment, but not enough for making an effort to get.B-: Not bad. If in a pinch to eat something, this offers some enjoyment and is a reasonable option.C+: Mediocre plus. Pretty average, but with one or two positive characteristics you can identify. C: Mediocre. "Meh". Very average. Not bad enough to make you angry, but nothing good about it at all. C-: Bad. You recognize it for what it is, but a very bad rendition. Your foodie self is a little pissed, and feeling like a dummy you ordered it. D: Awful. Whoever cooked it should be ashamed of themself. Somehow, you still managed to swallow a bite.F: WTF is this? Inedible. One chew, you had to spit it out. Fire the chef.

Kim M.

★★★★★

Apr 11, 2024

Came here for lunch and left quite satisfied. I ordered masala lemonade, which was a new flavor experience for me with the hints of black pepper and masala spice. However, it was light and refreshing and paired well with the wonderful flavors of my lamb curry and my husband's chicken tandoori. Big chunks of tender lamb in the curry! Moist chicken...not oozing in drippings. Very elevated flavors in a casual, yet polished setting. Definitely going back...the menu looks amazing and I want to try more.

Spices of Himalaya

Menu

Appetizers - Veg

Aloo Tikki

Honey Chili Potatoes

Onion Bhaji

Paneer Pakora

Paneer Quesadilla

Potli Samosa

Samosa

Schezwan Chili Potato

Spinach Roll

Veggie Spring Roll

Appetizers - Non-Veg

Amritsari Fish Fry

Chicken Pakora

Coconut Shrimp

Crispy Chicken Honey

Fish Pakora

Fried Calamari

Indo Chinese

Chicken Curry Pasta

Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Tikka Fried Rice

Chicken Tikka Hakka Noodles

Chicken Tikka Pasta

Chili Chicken

Chili Paneer

Gobi Manchurian

Hakka Noodles

Paneer Manchurian

Pepper Paneer Fried Rice

Schezwan Fried Rice

Shrimp Curry Pasta

Shrimp Hakka Noodles

Veg Fried Rice

Veg Manchurian Gravy

Tandoori and Kebabs

Chicken Seekh Kebabs

Chicken Tikka

Chicken Tikka Wings

Goan Chicken Kebab

Goan Style Prawns Rava Fry

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Fish

Tandoori Paneer Tikka

Tandoori Shrimp

Rice and Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Goat Biryani

Jeera Rice

Lamb Biryani

Paneer Biryani

Plain Basmati Rice

Shrimp Biryani

Soya Chunk Biryani

Veg Biryani

Main Course (Veg)

Aloo Gobi

Aloo Jeera

Aloo Matar

Bagara Baingan

Chana Masala

Kadhai Paneer

Malai Kofta

Malai Paneer

Malai Soya Chaap

Matar Paneer

Palak Kofta Curry

Paneer Makhani

Saag Paneer

Soya Tikka Masala

Veg Coconut Curry

Vegetable Korma

Yellow Tadka Dal

Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken

Chef Secret Curry

Chicken Curry

Chicken Korma