Himalayan Spice
2773 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30329
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Address :
2773 Clairmont Rd
Atlanta, GA, 30329 - Phone (404) 549-7602
- Website https://home.himalayanspiceatlanta.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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Hector A.
The food is magnificent. The staff however can be a little unfriendly. I will eat there as much as possible, but it won't be first choice due to the unfriendly and sometimes cold personality staff. If you can pass that. The food won't disappoint you.
(4)Sarup Y.
Food was Dellllllicious... Let me tell you as a Nepali guy, it is hard to find non-americanized nepali food, just great to find authentic Nepali food outside home, where your taste buds go, "Is it momma's recepie?". If you are mood for typical Nepali Cuisine, go try Himalayan Spice, you are gonna love it..!! I had chicken momo as app and goat thali, loved both.. And the people there are very friendly, just gives you that cozy vibe of "right at home". But ofcourse my home would have been more noisier than this, where my mom would be , "Dont u dare forget the dishes.." But Definetly gonna be regular here... I went back today for the lunch buffet, which cost me only 9.99 around 11.50 i think, pretty good for what i got to eat....
(5)Ralph H.
The food is correct! Raj is the best! We had a little bit of everything and liked it all!
(5)Amit M.
5 stars to the chili momos, everything else that we tried (chicken momo and lamb thali) was so-so.
(3)Melissa W.
Food is delicious and on par with the likes of Panahar and Himalayas Indian. In addition to the Indian fare, there are a few Nepalese specialities that are fun to try. Something unique about this restaurant is its attractive full bar with two large televisions. One day I sat at the bar, had lunch, a beer and caught a game. Another time I had a well-made Cosmopolitan cocktail with my dinner. You can't do that at every Indian resto in town....
(3)Andrea M.
Went here with a gf of mine this past past Sunday. Shhh. There's a Groupon deal on this place too. I didn't buy the deal personally so I don't remember exactly, but my friend showed it to me. It's something like a voucher for $20 for only $11. If you check in with Yelp, you have the check in deal of 15% off your total check as another choice. Service was a tad slow as it took awhile for the waitress to swing by to take our drink order. This place wasn't mad crazy or anything. The restaurant was somewhat empty with just a handful of folks dining in when we ventured in around 9 PM. The waitress did swing by on occasion to check up on us and refill our drinks so it wasn't like we were neglected. Service was just super slow for such a night like this. We ordered the plain naan as the starting appetizer. There was also a complimentary dip looking item with (pardon my lack of knowledge) large tortilla chips lookalike for dipping. I choose the lamb biryani as the entrée, and it was pretty tasty. It's basically basmati rice with herbs and spices. I would recommend getting the mild version as my medium was a tad spicy. lol. I also ordered a mango drink. It was pretty tasty but somewhat sweet for my taste buds that night. Parking was plentiful since this complex area wasn't very popular. If you go super late, I think the nearby lounges will start sectioning off the parking lot and charge you. Just saying...
(4)Qiaoyi X.
Chicken Thali: According to Wikipedia, Thali (Hindi: , Tamil: , Nepali: ; meaning "plate") is an Indian and Nepalese meal made up of a selection of various dishes. It seems their specialty and I ordered it. It turns out pretty good. Half of the dishes are cold veggies with different sauce, one dish for chicken, one dish for dessert. You can eat with rice, or bread. I don't know why some veggies are cold, but most of them are all tasty, full of flavors. What worth mentioning is the chicken, soft with good sauce, and very HOT. Lentil soup is a little bland. I am not a big fan of the dessert, which is a ball made of flour I guess. But it's just me don't like that kind of food. They are not that busy in a Wednesday night, compare to Desta. Service is good. Most entrées are more than $10, on the pricy side. Don't forget to check-in in yelp and get 15% off.
(4)A K.
My husband & I went to dinner here last Friday. Think they must have a pretty big lunch crowd as at 730pm on a Fri, it wasn't too crowded. Don't let that stop you from coming though! We ordered vegetable samosas to start. For dinner, I had saag paneer and my husband had the special biryani (chicken, lamb and veggies). We also ordered garlic cilantro naan. Everything was yummy! I ordered the paneer at the hot level (1 up from medium) and didn't think it was that spicy. Naan is more on crispy side, I prefer thicker and softer, but really--Any naan is good naan!! Service was attentive without being smothering.
(3)Yoomee H.
My sister, Crystal H took me here for lunch one day and now I'm a huge fan of their food! I enjoyed the ambiance and there were so many seats! A huge space for a par-tay!! lol Anyways, we ate the buffet special.. or was it a special? I forgot. Anyways, the naan was hot and fresh! (I ate a bunch of those.. maybe that's why I got full faster.. I don't know) Maybe she used a SCOUTMOB for this place.. not sure either.. anyways.. back to the food! They have a separate side for plain salad, orange slices, and dessert. The dessert I ate tasted a lot like a fruit salad with this really sweet orange sauce in it. YUM! The curries all tasted delicious! The servers were friendly and attentive.. they'll be there for you if it's not too packed with people in there.. I remember wanting to come back here, again.. for some more Himalayan food! Hehe! I'll be back!
(4)Bonnie Y.
Always consistently great food and service with a smile! My faves: Lamb Coconut curry and any of the Naan breads. When extra hungry, I go for a thali plate with multiple tastings. Nepali food is interesting--you recognize Indian elements but there are also East Asian flavors and similar cuisines, like the momo--reminds me of Korean mandu. Enjoy!
(4)Jing W.
I went there for buffet. They have a great selection of food for a very affordable price. The food is mainly Indian and I understand why. Most of the patrons there are Indians. It was almost closing time for the buffet when I got there but there are still a lot of food which means they keep putting food out for people to eat. I'd go again for dinner and for buffet.
(4)Raja R.
Chili momos and dal thadka (make em spicy) to die for!!! really enjoyed the food here!
(5)Chamberlaine B.
Sometimes you have to venture outside of your comfort zone to find something really good. Although I've had my healthy helping of Indian food, Himalayan Spice was a totally new experience. If you haven't tried Nepali food before, you gotta go check it out! I'm not even going to try and describe the food, but a few tips: 1. Don't skip out on the mo:mo- similar to dumplings, these are amazing! 2. You'll really get bang for your buck here- don't underestimate portion size. 3. They truly mean it when they say "spicy"- EATER BEWARE! Sidenote: Perhaps some of the best service I've had in a while. Our waitress was attentive, polite and indulged all of our menu questions with a smile and a well-versed knowledge of the food.
(4)The S.
Much better if you get the food with hot spiciness level. But they do seem to add too much sugar to too many of their dishes, especially salads. The lentil soup was very good. Also the Papadym and chicken Tikka masala.
(3)Praveen R.
So went back for lunch buffet. Service was still good but spice level in the food was completely different. I mean, most of the item in the buffet weren't hot(spicy) enough for my palate. Mind you, I'm not saying it wasn't tasty but after the previous dinner experience I went expecting some hot-spicy food. And lady from the kitchen(chef?) brought some fresh naan right to our table, I thought that was a good touch. So I will go again for their dinner but skip the lunch.
(4)Andy K.
The good old North Decatur area is the home to some of my favorite Indian restaurants (Zyka) and some of my least favorites (Café Bombay). And then there's the Indian cuisine from Himalayan Spice, which ranks right in the middle. We started with the veggie samosa, and it was exactly what I was looking for: deep fried on the outside with a cohesive mixture of potatoes, peas, and mild spices in the inside. What disappointed me was that the samosa came out together with the main course not giving me enough time to enjoy it on its own. We then had the chicken biryani and the lamb vindaloo, both served extra spicy of course. Overestimating our spice tolerances, we added some cucumber yogurt sauce to numb the pain. The lamb and the chicken bits were alright but nothing too special. The vindaloo sauce was sweet, sour, and spicy. And the biryani was herb-heavy. Overall, I can say that the food was tasty, filling, and not as heavy or greasy as some of the other Indian food I've had. To top it all off, I checked in on Yelp and got 15% off. In terms of the atmosphere, Himalayan Spice did not have the best lighting, and the layout was a little awkward being split into two portions with a random couch in the middle. Service was on the inattentive side but manageable as long as you ask for things. On the other hand, the manager seemed to be friendly and asked if everything was alright whenever he had the chance. I would come back here again.
(3)Sang L.
I love this place. The staff are wonderful and love the service they offer. Whenever we are in atl. , we go to this restaurant. They have a good selection of foods for vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Specially I am a non-vegetarian so, I have no problem trying any of the food here. We will be back always.
(5)L L.
Went a couple of weeks ago for lunch with coworkers for their lunch buffet. This is the second time i've been there in over a year. They had both vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections as well as a fruit/dessert section. Everything that I tried was delicious, especially the fry bread, butter chicken and fried lentil balls. Wish i had room to try other selection and that shopping plaza would patch up the parking lot!
(4)Dawn W.
Very good dinner tonight! The service was excellent and everyone was very accommodating to our group of four adults and two children. The flavors and spices were amazing! We ordered the momo chicken dish based on other reviews and wish we ordered two! It was by far my favorite with the orange sauce. The red sauce was hot but the orange one was flavorful and savory. My other favorite was the rice. I know it sounds odd but I am not a rice person and could not stop eating it. It was tender and perfect. We also ordered the naan (cheese, plain, garlic cilantro). They were all great but my favorite was the garlic cilantro. The kids loved the cheese one. The buffet was near our table but we ordered from the menu. I do not think you could go wrong with anything there. Everything was fantastic! Make sure you order the mango drink. Everyone liked it. I ordered the orange Cosmo and can still feel it. Wonderful. The manager seems like he takes great pride in his restaurant and all the staff pay attention to each detail. I would remove 1/2 star for the location since the store front looks a bit seedy. Take a chance and walk in. You will be glad you did!
(5)Cindy L.
I used to live very close to this restaurant so I came very often. The wait staff remembered me every time I'm there. My usual was the lamb tikka masala. I ask for the poppadom instead of naan. I don't usually eat the naan at restaurants because I get filled up so quickly! The tikka masala is a tomato and cream based curry with cubes of lamb meat inside. Most places use chicken. A lot of places make the sauce differently, but this place has the best tasting sauce to me. It's more tomato-ey. I literally scoop it until it's all gone and want to lick the bowl (but I don't of course). It's so good with rice. I've also tried their lunch buffet before and it's very good, but I would choose Cafe Bombay for lunch buffet and Himalayan Spice for dinner (all in the area).
(4)Gillian R.
I love Indian food. There is rarely a day when I am not craving it. Paneer connects to my heart and soul in a way that few non-cheese foods do, so I will take any and all opportunities to enjoy paneer, without a second thought. We had a Groupon for Himalayan Spice and ended up here on a Saturday night. The first thing we noticed when we walked in was that it seemed to be a lot of Indian people in the bar and in the restaurant. Always a good sign! When we ordered our food, the waitress asked if we wanted it spicy. I said yes, and man, she wasn't kidding! The portion of our food that was Nepalese, the appetizer Chicken Choila, was particularly spicy. I liked it, but it was borderline too spicy for my boyfriend. It was SO delicious though! I would definitely recommend it. I had the Palak Paneer, which was wonderful, and he had the lamb thali. I tried a couple of his sides and they were all fantastic, particularly the soups. Apparently the thali comes with naan, which we didn't realize, so I also ordered the bullet naan. We weren't able to finish the naan, that's how stuffed we were. Everything was delicious and service was fairly fast. This is bookmarked for my future Indian food cravings! Loved it.
(4)Mindy P.
The staff is kind but I was not a fan of the food. When I walked in, the place was pretty empty. However, they sat my friend and me at a booth directly adjacent to an older couple. I normally wouldn't have minded but the lady in that couple seemed very unstable. She at one point cried about not being allowed to make substitutions in a special offered, when the menu clearly stated "no substitutions." The food was mediocre. The seasoning was so-so and quality was also below average. I forgot the name of one dish but it looked like they took a bag of frozen mixed vegetables and put it in watered down curry. Also, the lassi was much too thin and sweet. They served it over ice, but I expected it to be served almost in the consistency of a smoothy. Maybe I just didn't try the correct dishes, but I am not a fan.
(1)Steve K.
I imagine that some of the dishes highlighted here are a little better than the lunch buffet, which is pretty standard in composition.
(3)Nolan O.
Good goat curry and naan bread. Buffet is also a very good deal, it's a very affordable way to eat a bunch of different things
(4)Marshall T.
Absolutely delicious! Definitely returning!
(5)Jessica L.
Delicious!
(5)Queenie D.
I guess we shouldve came here during lunch time since that seems to be the most popular time to eat here, but due to a groupon with a dinner only restriction, we cam in at around 7pm-ish. We were very surprised that the place was completely empty. As big as he place is, there were only two other patrons besides ourselves, and still, it took quite a while for our food to come. At one point, we suspected that they have forgotten us. Anyways, lets get down to the food: The food was a-okay. I was really expecting more from this place, but was not too impressed. The chicken MoMo was nothing to appealing for me, but hubby liked it. i ordered curry, and although it was pretty good, the dish was quite small for the price and it was mainly just the soup part ... there was hardly anything else there except for a few chunks of chicken which I could not determine whether or not it was dark or white meat. Then, while we were ordering, the waiter gave us options for rice, etc etc ... for the side, so we picked the bread (lol. i cant remember the name for it for the life of me-sorry hehe) ... but yeah, so he took in our order and then I realized that the menu only said the meal only comes with rice. I tried to flag him down, but at the end, I had to walk towards the server station to ask him if the bread was going to cost me extra. He told me, yes, and I kindly asked for him to go ahead and remove it from our order. I always get ultra irritated when servers try to pull an 'upcharge' on you by presenting 'extra items' as if they actually come with the meal. I don't understand how hard will it be to straight up and say "hey, for a few more bucks you guys can have this, or that, and the other as well ..." Just saying. Anyway, I was quite disappointed with our experience. It was okay, but did not really live up to my expectations especially after all the wonderful reviews I read from yelp. I guess it is somewhat of a hit or miss for dinner, but Lunch time buffet seems to be the way to go here. I might give them a second chance just for that.
(3)Victoria G.
I went for the lunch buffet and was not impressed. The food was lukewarm and there was never enough naan. These are HUGE no-no's in my book when it comes to lunch buffets. The service was OK. This might be a different experience at night, and if you're ordering off the menu. The restaurant is pretty big, but still maintains an intimate feel. I don't think I'll go back here though. Life's too short to eat mediocre food.
(2)Cindy B.
Appetizer: We ordered the vegetable mo mo, they were very delicious (the highlight for my husband). Main course: my husband I ordered the Aloo Gobi, my son had the lamb tikka masala. The naan was soft and fresh. The best part of the whole meal is that they do not drown all the food in oil and salt, BIG PLUS. I was bewildered by the fact that on a Saturday night the dining room was practically empty. I noticed that their last health inspection was a 95, and the food was great. We will definitely be back, and I hope business picks up.
(4)Melissa K.
Disclaimer: this was my first experience with Himalayan/Nepali food. Disclaimer: this was *not* my first experience with Indian food. With my partner by my side we strolled into Himalayan Spice around 6ish for an early dinner. We were promptly greeted and taken to a booth in the far corner where we had a great view of the entire place. Everything looked super clean and organized but word to the wise, once the sun starts going down it shines directly into the restaurant. You might want to stay away from the middle tables during that time. Service was friendly without being intrusive. Everyone working visited our table at one point so there was a sense teamwork involved. I like that even though I know some folks don't. I'd rather see a rotation of smiling faces than one panicked server. They also paced our apps and dinner with great timing so we never felt rushed. And they didn't raise an eyebrow at the amount of food we ordered for just the 2 of us. To be fair, we had good intentions of taking most of it home for lunch the next day. Alas, we ate almost all of it and left beyond stuffed. I haven't eaten that much in years. On that note, let me actually discuss the meal. As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see a great selection of options. Most of the items allowed for a choice of veggies or varying meats. The same goes for heat levels. Right now I can't eat really spicy foods but the medium had just enough to satisfy my cravings. From the Indian menu we tried the vegetarian samosas, the Palak Paneer and the Sahi Matar Paneer. Hey, we love paneer! The samosas were the best I've ever had and the same goes for the Palak Paneer. The former were crispy and the latter fresh without being that super heavy, whipped concoction you often find at Americanized Indian buffets. The naan we ordered was hot, generous, flavorful and a lovely combination of chewy and crispy. For the Nepali portion we tried Mo:Mo which was unusual. I love the texture and spices, and it wasn't like anything I've eaten before. I'd certainly order it again but maybe when I come with friends. The portion size is huge! The Kwati was good but nothing to make the taste buds tingle. I also ordered a chai and it was one of the best spiced drinks I've ever had pass my lips. They have a full bar area as well as a section for more traditional seating which I assume is for larger parties or special events. There's also a big TV over the bar if that's your thing but it doesn't detract from the dining room experience. To-go stuff is styrofoam. That is one of my only complaints. Next time I'll bring my own carryout container.
(5)Jack B.
On a hunt for good Indian food, we stopped here for lunch. Himalayan Spice is primarily a Nepali restaurant, but also serves Indian dishes. After our delicious lunch, I'm excited to try their Nepali food next time! We chose to order a la carte rather than opting for the buffet. They are happy to customize the spice level of any dish, mild/medium/hot. To use a Mexican equivalent, their medium is like a "hot" jalapeno salsa, and their "hot" is like a habanero salsa. We ordered alu papadi chat (medium) for a starter, chicken tikka masala (medium), and chicken kadhai (hot). Everything was high quality and delicious. We will definitely be going back! Edit: 8/9/15 - I'm adjusting my rating from 5 stars down to 3. We have since been back twice and neither experience exactly lived up to the first. It's still a decent enough place, but once I got some funky chicken in my tikka masala, and none of the other three entrees we selected in those visits were something we enjoyed on a level higher than, "eh, don't really care for this but it's not worth sending back".
(3)Robert M.
When this place opened I was skeptical because the space it occupies used to be a lousy Chinese Buffet Restaurant. The Strip mall that this place is located in is home to several Ethiopian Restaurants (a couple of which are very busy and highly rated) and Benchwarmer's ( A Sports Bar). When Himalayan Spice started advertising that they had a lunch buffet, I made a mental note to swing by and check it out sometime. Time went by with my mental note going unfulfilled largely because my favorite Indian / Bangladeshi lunch buffet (Panahar) is located nearby and close to where I live. It was hard to pass up my old go-to spot for this relative newcomer. Well today I threw caution to the wind and I tried Himalayan Spice; I am glad I did. The good news is that is Himalayan Spice is very nearly as good as Panahar and due to the Indian / Nepali hybridization at work here; I would say that it is firmly ensconced in the "deliciously different" category. The Spinach Saag dish, though lacking the Paneer, is very , very good none-the-less. Butter Chicken is also outstanding here. Ditto for the goat curry, but you have to be careful of the bones. Chicken Curry was also very good but I liked the butter chicken dish better. There was some sort of ground chicken dish that I tried that had a slight hint of sweetness to it along with the savory flavor - very interesting. I enjoyed most of the vegetable dishes and naan; however, I would say Panahar does those things better. The Daal was too soupy / watery. There was a black eyed peas with bamboo shoots dish that looked too damn soupy / watery so I did not try it. There was some sort of vegetable fritter that I tried that was very tasty. There was also some sort of white potato dish that was quite good. I saw a Nepali potato salad type dish that look good / interesting but I did not try it. Panahar usually charges me ten dollars even for their lunch buffet. This place charges something like $10.68. Those prices do not include tip. The bottom line is that Panahar is still my wheelhouse / go-to spot when I am craving Indian Buffet type fare; however, I have to admit I am a fan of Himalayan Spice and I likely will be back to give it another try. Perhaps really deserves 3.5 stars, but I will dispense with four due to this being a good first visit experience.
(4)Rachel P.
Writing an update as I've come here many times now. Here's my recommendation: skip the buffet and order a la carte. I'll give the disclaimer that I kind of always feel that way (buffets are sub-par), but especially in the case of Himalayan Spice. Here's why: I love Indian and Nepali food--love it, crave it, can't get enough of it, and I have a pretty discerning palate. They have decent Indian food, but GREAT Nepali food, but their best dishes aren't usually included on the buffet. If they are, they don't taste nearly as good. Order the momos (they have chicken, veggie, and chili I believe). Order the chicken chili. Order the thali. Do it. Then come back and write a Yelp review and convince others to do the same :)
(4)Maitreyee R.
Himalayan Spice is definitely a find!! After trying a lot of Indian restaurants in Atlanta this one is my favorite. Really good Indian food. A must try here are the Chilli Momos! What I love about this place is that they do not serve generic similar tasting similar colored Indian food and of course their prompt service. The best part? Does not give you the heavy uneasy feeling Indian food at restaurants usually leave you with!!
(5)Therealladyof L.
if you like indian, this is the place to go. Try also the Macha Tareko from the Nepali menu. YA-ME! Will be back
(4)Krissy M.
can you believe i called to make a to go order and these people told me its too busy and to call back later???? lol what a joke. what type of food business says or rejects money? i will never try this place. a customer friendly place would have taken my order which wouldve taken 10 secs and advised of a long wait time
(1)Sol A.
A fried of mine had been talking wonders about this place for months, so when I finally got the chance to have dinner with her I choose this place. Its a nice and quiet restaurant with good service. Their menu is divided in nepali and indian food and they have lots of options for vegetarians. I shared with my friend vegetarian samosas for appetizer and then had the eggplant with coconut cream and it was really tasty, couldn't get enough of the sauce! The plate came along with rice and we ordered some naan which was also soft and fresh. Service was ok, but the waitress wasn't very attentive. The best part of our dinner? A pretty sweet deal from scoutmob, check it out! I would definitively come back for more and maybe try nepali food
(4)Jonathan K.
I went there with a bunch of friends for lunch on a Friday. Service was fine but the food was just okay. I was disappointed that they did not have biryani for the lunch buffet, it had to be ordered off the menu. They had plain rice and vegetable rice but neither was very good. They both seemed to have a few pieces of hard rice. At the end of our lunch we decided to get some chai tea. After 10 minutes they finally came out with little cups no deeper than the head of a spoon and it costs upwards of $2. Then finally at the end when we got our checks they charged gratuity for a buffet. After all is said and done I would probably not recommend this restaurant for their lunch buffet. Not sure if the food is better when it is ordered.
(3)Andy P.
This place is a personal favorite of myself and my girlfriend. Service has always been friendly, helpful, and prompt. Food is always delicious and very filling. Convenient location, comfortable and quiet environment. We will continue to come back!
(5)Elyse S.
This place has the best Indian food. The wait staff is very friendly. I love the lunch buffet.
(5)Robin M.
This place is deeeeelicious! I've been here four times now and I've never been disappointed. Try the Himalayan Spice Biryani...so, so good!
(5)Joe G.
I have tried the Lamb Tikka masala and Himalayan special biryani. Both items cooked to perfection. Spice/Hot is bit extreme but I don't mind it in once a month. If you want to experience authentic spice in food try this place
(5)James G.
This place has great food. I got the spicy coconut shrimp, moderate heat. It was delicious. We had the dumplings appetizer , it was spicy and delicious. The atmosphere itself is pretty quiet and empty, at least when we were there, 6:30 weekday. They have a weekday lunch buffet, after eating dinner I might have to give it a shot. I would certainly go back.
(4)Wen L.
I went on a Scoutmob and would go back without one. I'm pretty happy I found this place. The menu is Nepalese/Indian. My husband and I ordered the grilled wings, momo dumplings, and shared the vegetable thali - all of which were tasty. The dumplings are very similar to chinese restaurant ones so I probably wouldn't go for that again. The thali platter was a large portion and seemed to feed two. The waitress also came by with a complimentary appetizer. We could not actually understand thr waitress as to what it was, but it tasted excellent. It was some sort of fried vegetable ball with dip. All in all, a great place. I want to go back for lunch one day.
(4)Phong T.
Okay, I saw a ScoutMob and wanted to try this place out. The SCOUTMOB can only be used for regular items from the menu. I came during lunch so I just did the lunch buffet ($10), which you can't use the ScoutMob offer on. Himalayan Spice is located within the Williamsburg Village right next to the Bench Warmers Sport Grill Restaurant. With that said, I've tried plenty of Indian food before. This is a Nepalese and Indian cuisine (primarily North Indian food). What I noticed was less oil and spice used within the food. My review is going off of the buffet for now since I've only tried this place once. I wanted to try more Nepalese food, but I realized the buffet didn't offer much of that aside from Indian food such as Korma Chicken, Korma Veggies, Naan, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, different curries, etc. They do have a salad bar. The food was flavorful and each tasted differently with bold flavors. I'm comparing this to other places I've been to where all their curries tasted the same although labeled differently. Staff is very friendly and the restaurant is spacious. Just watch your steps at parts where leveling is kind of off. Will definitely be back to try more of the Nepalese food.
(3)Pooja P.
Awfully cold food, tasteless..seemed like the food was dead like yesterday..i will never visit the place again. Service is too slow. You will almost fall asleep if you go there for dinner after a long day. Ordered the Nepalese fish thali, chilli momo amd choila...did not even pack the leftover..it was that bad!!!
(1)Amanda F.
We went here on a whim when looking for a new place in the area we were in (last minute as we were driving around) and saw that Himalayan Spice had a Scout Mob and good reviews. This place was amazing! We got the palak paneer (which I am very picky about) and a thali goat plate. Both were phenomenal. The current Scout Mob is for $15 (which our waitress seemed a little annoyed we were using, but no big deal). FYI, for the Scout Mob at least, it says that 18% gratuity may be added, but that "may be" is a definite. There were only 2 of us on a pretty slow night and it was added (the 18% was calculated off the pre-discount total). Not a big deal, we actually would have tipped that much anyway, but just good to know that the decision will be made for you. Highly recommended.
(5)C B.
Food was good (soup was a bit cold). Service was OK (they did not allow me to make changes to the meal selection) The place was pretty empty but then again it was a Tuesday night.
(3)Amanda D.
Friday night my friend suggests we go out to dinner Saturday, and I'd been wanting to try this place so that is where we came. If you go to their website you're kind of inundated with reservations! make reservations! but I do not think that is necessary at all. She got there before me and scored us a booth which I have to admit was funny with the Chili's logo in them. Hey at least they're reusing stuff. I decided to get a glass of wine since I was pretty psyched this place had a full bar. I got a glass of Malbec and it was $6.50, one of the cheaper wines (though I think around $7 was the limit anyway). We ordered the chicken momo based on all the good reviews. I wasn't blown away by them but they were pretty good. They're a pretty good example of Nepali food I'd say, it was like a Chinese potsticker, but had the spices of Indian rather than Chinese cooking. I thought about getting the chicken thali from the Nepali side of the menu but decided I would get lamb vindaloo. It was $11.95 and it was alright. I probably should have cut the lamb chunks down myself because it was just like way too chewy and made it hard to eat, but that's kind of how lamb is in this kind of presentation I guess. The vindaloo itself was pretty good too, I could have used just a tad bit more spice but I actually never even asked for it to be hotter or anything. The only downfall was that it took f-o-r-e-v-e-r to get my rice. I was told they had to make a new batch and like I said, it was not that busy in there so I think someone just forgot to have some ready to go. The server was a really nice guy though. I just don't think I could really afford this place outside of Scoutmob (though I still have it on my phone hahaha) or the lunch buffet. Because I ate every single bit of food. Except all my half of the naan because I was so focused on the vindaloo I forgot we even had naan.
(3)Ray B.
So, where's the "spice"? I suppose I could go into the fact that this once low-end "chinese buffet" has spruced itself up somewhat ... and I could mention the seats on the booths lining the far wall have the Chili's "pepper" logo carved into the wooden backs of them ... and i could mention the huge gathering of Nepal-ian men (where are the women? at home? or back in their home country?) crowded into the bar area on an early Sunday afternoon (eating? drinking? seemed like loitering) ... I will mention the uber-cheesey "illuminated" art work on the wall above those same Chili's booths... you got to see this thing. But let's talk about the food... I read over all the reviews posted here and really expected some interesting flavors, at least equal to Nepal-eze restaurant I visited in Clarkston a few months back. But the few folks that left negative reviews about Himalayan Spice are 100 percent correct IMHO... I could tell you that i found the food to be overwhelmingly bland but instead I just copied and pasted from past reviews (to make my point) " ... many bland dishes. pretty small portions. ... mixed quality food and small portions for price will not bring me back ... small portions for average food" etcetera etcetera Better Spice Next Time ... (I hope...)
(2)Em S.
Food: Delicious, both familiar and exotic. Has both a Nepali and an Indian menu. The Nepali food seems a little lighter than the Indian options - the chau chau noodles tasted similar to a spaghetti, though much spicier of course, and the momos were similar to Chinese dumpling-buns. Extensive options for vegetarians. Perhaps the best Indian food on this side of town other than Chat Patti, which is not too far away. To catch more glimpses of Himalayan culture, a visit to Drepung Loseling Tibetan Monastery, also not far away, would make the day complete! Pro: Large restaurant, even some cushy couches in the front, well decorated, photo books of the Tibetan and Nepali Himalayan mountains and culture to browse. Overall inside is a nice environment. Even has large flat-screen TVs on one side (by the bar), though it doesn't detract from more romantic atmosphere on the other side of the restaurant. A place suitable for dates, group outings, family nights, and business meetings. Heard the lunch buffet is also good. Con: Service is good, but it isn't the best in town. Parking lot of the plaza has areas that are not well paved.
(5)M F.
First time having Nepali food, it was delicious. We had gotten the chicken momo to share and the lamb thali. It was so delicious! My favorite was the momo, so next time I go I'm going to get momo all for myself!
(4)Anushree K.
Mediocre food, the veg kolhapuri we ordered certainly needed more flavor. They put a lot of ghee/butter on roti which we didnt ask for. Mango lassi was delicious.. Service was ok.. None of the servers had a smile on their face.. One seemed positively tensed and frantic.. I would not want to go again to this place..
(3)Grant M.
This place has pretty good food. 4 stars for the food. I saw a cockroach about halfway through my meal which was absolutely disgusting and terrifying. I am so scared of cockroaches. I really want to come back to this place for the food but ugh I can't get that nasty little thing out of my head. I understand shit happens but c'mon people get pest control.
(2)Fred-Loves P.
This restaurant is great for average Indian food. The food is good but I have had better.
(3)Hailey M.
Never left a yelp review, but this place deserved props. Yummo! We had the dumplings, mo mo and the vegetarian chef special. The service was also great and we got 15% off for our yelp check in. We will definitely be back.
(5)Alex C.
Don't order the kabobs. They come with no rice, no sides and no naan. Compared to the other lunch deals, you're looking at 1/2 the food for almost double the price. What in the world?! Aside from that, the chicken wings are good and the lunch specials are a pretty awesome deal for what portions. I'll have to give it a second try. Also, the Choila, is delicious, but a little pricey as well for the portion size.
(3)Theresa S.
I am a fan. I bumped in to this restaurant on Yelp and was amazed at the reviews! So I had to go for lunch today. Sadly, I could only gorge on one dish because my stomach is only so large...but the other reviews and my lunch experience make me want to go back. I ordered my mainstay Indian dish - Tikka Masala. The sauce was softer yet still flavorful compared to the standard Indian fare. I asked for it extra spicy. It came spicy, with a new spice/heat I haven't had before so I enjoyed that. The potatoes/spinach was really good - down home cooking. I also liked the red 'salsa' sauce that came with my plate. I put it on everything. I didn't care for the cold potato dish but that was just me. It had great flavor but whatever spice it had in it (tangy) I am not a fan of. But others would probably like it just fine. One fix I hope they make is to make the atmosphere in this large dining space more cozy. The decorations are nice. The layout though feels vast, sparse and awkward. There was no background noise/music so perhaps some Indian/Nepalese inspired music would help to fill the space in. But during lunch, with the lighting, it felt a little cold. I will be back! And I will bring my earphones with my own soundtrack just in case. A worthy addition to beloved Desta which is in the same shopping center (now I will have to balance visits between the two).
(4)Kate F.
I was really looking forward to trying out this place because I LOVE momos. I've had the good fortune to have eaten some really authentic, delicious momos in the past, so I wanted to see how Himalayan Spice stacked up. For me, the momos were just...okay. I wish they had a wider variety of options (it's just chicken and veggie....what, no yak?) My BF's Indian dishes were just fine and the olive naan we shared was pretty good.
(3)Zewditu D.
Nuts and bolts: Came here for a lunch with some co-workers. It had actually already bookmarked this place on my Yelp account so how excited was I when the suggestion came up. Yes, please! Pros: Convenient to I-85. Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating. Great prices for the amount of food that you get. To go along with my chicken tikka masala, I also order chicken momas and garlic naan. Little did I know that our meal would come with naan and sides! OMG I had way too much food. I gladly took the rest of it home. I was really happy that the garlic naan actually tasted different than the plain naan. At too many locations, they taste just about the same. Chicken momas were wonderfully juicy. My first experience with them and I will definitely order again. I love that you can tailor the amount of spice in your food. I got a medium chicken tikka. This was cause the waitress warned us about the spiciness. I could definitely get an order of hot next time. And there will be a next time. Service was impeccable. No complaints there at all. Cons: NONE! Take home message: Be there or be square. Yes, lame I know. :-)
(5)Heather N.
HS is a massive space, a calmly decorated Himalayan/Indian place with good, inexpensive food. I got the chicken curry lunch special, it was sweet and tangy, and came with fluffy, chewy naan, cabbage with raisins, and two condiments that were like kim chi and pureed salsa. Strange but tasty. Service was friendly. On a dinner visit, I tried the Nepalese Thali, noodles and momo dumplings. Loved the freshly made veg dumplings with cold peanut and spicy tomato sauces. The thali was interesting, but probably would try something else next visit. TIP: Located at Clairmont at Briarcliff behind Popeye's near Desta.This space used to be the worst Chinese buffet I've ever visited. Welcome, HS! Cheers~
(4)Carolina M.
I had a bit of cabin fever, so I really wanted to go out and try something different. Chinese? "Meh." Mexican? "No, senor." Italian? "No." Nepalese? "What??" This quickly became an outing with a group of friends. Located in dilapidated shopping center near 85, Himalayan Spice is surrounded by many Ethiopian themed stores and restaurants - most of you are probably more familiar with Desta. I got excited thinking that this was going to be an authentic, hole-in-the-wall place. However, upon entering the restaurant, I was VERY surprised by the decor. It's a little dark even with the fake LED tea lights, but there's ample space for both small and large groups. I came with a group of 9 and we wanted to try everything, so we did family-style (everyone shares entrees). As far as the dinner menu goes, most of it is Indian. I really wanted to find something that was Nepalese, but the only share-able item besides the Mo-mo dumplings was noodles. Our entire dinner quickly became a variety of Indian dishes: chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo (my favorite), two orders of saag paneer, lamb biryani, aloo gobi, 2 orders of regular naan, 1 order of garlic naan, some kind of chicken kebab, a Nepalese special that had small servings of many things (half the table didn't get to try it because it wasn't shareable), and chicken mo-mo (which is just like chinese dumplings but with the addition of curry in the filling). They're all very tasty except we ordered most items on the mild side for the weak. Our waiter offered to give us some chili sauce to add to our dishes, but we were too busy trying everything to even attempt adding more spice. To be honest, I haven't even had that much Indian food to be able to judge if this was the best I've ever had. I still compare everything to my first experience in college at the old Madras Saravana Bhavan that no longer exists. I'm still looking for some chole batura or chana masala. Service was ok. I understand we had a big group that was difficult for 1 waiter to handle between the many requests for water (we were actually thirsty, it's not a reflection of the food), additional spoons for each dish, tea menu, and request for the wifi-password. I will say that the waiter was helpful with our questions (how many dumplings are in an order of mo-mo? did we order enough dishes for everyone? did we get enough naan?). Food was a bit slow, but it was great that they gave us the complimentary crispy bread during the wait. I think what made the whole experience difficult was splitting the check. The waiter could only evenly divide the check so some of us were paying for others' drinks. Let this be a learning experience for me that we should have split the check. At the end, without drinks, each person paid about $15 which isn't bad considering all the items we were able to try. I might come back to specifically try the Nepalese items, but it's a bit out of my way. This place is great for groups, but I'd come back with a smaller group with separate checks instead of splitting one bill at the end.
(3)Emily W.
I have been meaning to get here for awhile now, and so glad I did! I opted for the buffet and it was delicious. It was, however, a bit limited. There were plenty of vegetarian options, but the naan kept running out! Other than that, and the fact that I had to wait a long time for the check, this place is great. I can't wait to go back and try their other options!
(4)Paige N.
"You must try the chicken momo. They're unlike any other dumplings I've had and utterly delicious" The line above was my tip for Himalayan Spice right after I dined there, and I still stand behind that assertion wholeheartedly. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere new to try nearby, and since I already had Indian on my mind, I punched it into Yelp and Himalayan Spice popped up. We looked it over and shrugged; what the heck, let's give it a try. We arrived a little after 6 PM on Wednesday evening and the place was nearly empty. And true to its word, it's a big space. From the outside, nestled between multiple Ethiopian places, Himalayan Spice doesn't look like a space, but looks are deceiving. This place could easily seat 50-100 people. We were seated in a booth on one side and our waiter came over very promptly to take drink orders while we oohed and aahed over all the delicious sounding dishes on the menu, which included both Nepalese and Indian sections. Finally, we came to a split decision: an order of the chicken momo from the Nepalese half of the menu and the curry chicken, garlic naan, raita and paratha (my boyfriend wanted to try it to see if it was the paratha bread he grew up with in Trinidad). And everything was great! The chicken momo are the Nepalese version of dumplings and came out served with a spicy red sauce to dip them in. They were amazing - there is some extra sauce or spice included in them that is just delicious and with or without the sauce, they were so, so tasty. I would definitely order them again in a minute. Their curry chicken was also solid. It wasn't overly spicy (he and I both can handle a pretty fair amount of spice), but it was tasty and the sauce was good. It came out with white rice, the garlic naan (really good), and the paratha (another type of flatbread, but not the same one my boy remembered from home). All of that was tasty as well, and by the end we were well fed. Just for fun, though, we opted for a dessert to share: kheer, the Nepalese version of rice pudding which included pieces of pistachios sprinkled throughout. Yum, yum, yum. I was very impressed with Himalayan Spice and I'm frankly surprised it doesn't have more positive reviews based on the pretty heavy traffic around that area, but since it's a little tucked away, I guess it could be easily overlooked. I'll definitely be coming back here in the future though, it had a great looking menu I want to try more of.
(4)christie z.
Came here for lunch and ordered off the menu...my friend and I are the only two people in the entire place and been waiting over 20 minutes to get food. No refills on water...the food is 50 feet away on buffet, yet waitress will not put food on plate and bring to us. So hungry!
(1)Praveen P.
This is a fairly new restaurant that we have been meaning to check out for over a month and so walked into this place Saturday afternoon for lunch. The menu is predominantly Indian with an authentic Nepalese touch. The soy bean and peanuts sautéed in mustard oil was spicy with a hit of wasabi pungency which pairs well with a cold beer. The chicken Tikka masala Tali comes with a interesting but delicious mango chutney, tomato salsa, nan, basmati rice and aloo-gobi (potatoes and cauliflower curry). Tutka (might have misspelled it) is a spicy noodle soup which I ordered with shrimp. Service was pleasant, quick and friendly. If you craving for some Indian food and are willing to explore this should be your next stop and quite frankly you might not be disappointed.
(4)Christie M.
Wasn't exactly what I was looking for. The staff is friendly enough, but the food was rather bland for my taste. That said, I did order strictly vegetarian dishes, so perhaps if I had tried a meat dish or two it would have been a more memorable dining experience.
(2)Tanvi S.
Horrible food..the Veg Momo's were smelling like rotten veggies and the manager was Soo rude..very bad food..will never come and recommend.
(1)Birju P.
Great experience at this place. The veggie dumplings were fresh, gingery and tasty. The chutneys were fresh as well (not bottled). The biryani was great, home made flavor. No shortcuts on the spices and ingredients. The raitu was spot on as well - minty and the little bits of cumin on the bottom of the bowl was evidence of that. Will return soon indeed. Keep up the great work guys :)
(4)chris j.
The decor was fairly nice considering it is located in a deteriorating strip mall. The music was Buddha Bar"ish" which I loved. Samosa appetizer was pretty good. The Chicken tikka Masala was not tasty at all. With all the great reviews it quite possibly might be I had an off night for the chef. I wouldn't say don't come here but I would for sure never try this dish here again. The staff was nice making this just an average restaurant.
(3)Paul E.
This review would have gotten 4.5 had they not scammed us out of the scoutmob offer. On top of adding 18% gratuity automatically, they never gave a change back after we paid the bill with cash, adding a total of 50% gratuity. I have no problem with tipping, but really don't appreciate it being taken instead of being given. We had momos, and they were pretty good. The condiment with the momos weren't that good. Service was okay. The price points were decent. You can get a good meal for $20-25.
(2)L E.
This was my first time going to Himalayan spice. I've only been to one or two other Indian restaurants that I actually like but decided to come here because all of the good reviews. I started out with some salad but the dressing was not that great. It was a little too bland for my taste. After that I'm moved on to the main course. This is where they really shine. Everything I tried was excellent and I really enjoyed the entire experience. I can't wait to go again.
(5)A L S.
We pass by often on the way to Lee's Bakery for pho, and have wanted to try the buffet to sample the offerings to get a feel for the food. We should have kept going. On a Wednesday afternoon at about 1250 we walked in. The décor is beautiful and it felt very inviting. There was one table of 8 and about three deuces. We waited conspicuously at the front "desk". And waited. And waited. After at least 5 minutes and after flagging down one of the 3 attendants, we were able to get a seat in the large and mostly unoccupied space. We were seated next to the leaving table of 8 and asked what to drink. We opted for water as not given any options and were directed to the buffet. Everything looked fresh and hot. With the exception of only one piece of naan on the buffet, the other dozen or so hot dishes seemed fairly stocked. No surprises here, standard Indian fare. I thought there may be something standing out as it was touted as Indian AND Nepalese cuisine--which intrigued us. If this is a representation of the two cultures, they are indistinguishable. I am suspicious of that. Kinda like "Mexican" and "Chinese" in the US as Gringos "won't know the difference" between such flavors as Taco Bell and Fortune cookies, respectively. But this is Atlanta not Downyonder, Dakota. Butter Chicken, basmati rice, black daal, tandor, goat curry, mango pickle, etcetera all graced the hot and cold lines. We chose our first round samples and returned. As we arrived, our waiter brought us water. I asked for naan as there was none to speak of on the bar. He assured me it would be right out. On my way for a second round, I had to track him down and ask for the naan again. A few moments later a young lady brought some out to the 3 remaining small tables. I thought at this time they would refill the water glasses. No. We had been there for at least 25 minutes of our leisurely lunch, when I got up and asked another female for water several minutes later. The waiter had finished resetting the 8 top early on and the 2 waitresses were in plain site the entire time with their backs to us in the wait station doing side work. They were very efficient in taking our plates, but had ignored the water glasses more than twice. It began to become a game as if we should take bets on whether or not they would look our way and just which one of them that might be. Not so lucky. In the end, I had to go to the wait station a second time to ask for the check and again ask her to pick it up so we could cash out. Three visits to the wait staff station for service do not make a good impression. Overall, the food was very bland. We have Indian friends and have eaten at their homes and the food can be very spiced and flavorful. We also have eaten in Indian restaurants throughout Atlanta, the US and Europe (Masala Decatur, Ga is good, Chai Pani Decatur, Ga not so, very loud and expensive; Minerva, Gaithersburg, Md "DC Metro" is insanely fantastic). Normally Indian hospitality, attention to detail and service is culturally superior. Not here. As we left, the ethnic waitress with American voice yelled across the large establishment: "Thank You". The first actual words she had spoken to us, as none were offered at the table while being thanked for picking up plates or filling empty water glasses--once. At the ticket price of about $21 for 2 buffets with water, it was overpriced. Thank goodness I didn't incur the expense of a gratuity. So here I'll leave my tip for you: don't go. There are much better places in this food top-heavy town.
(2)V B.
Grumpy Hungry Husband and I checked out Himalayan Spice this evening at the last minute, after original dinner plans fell through...and I am so glad those plans fell through. This restaurant had been on our Must-Try list for a while due to the rave reviews about the lamb choila. Not only was the lamb choila delicious (perfect combination of pungent spice, savory, spicy heat and acid), but everything else we tried was either wonderful, or, at the very least, quite good. Not a miss to be found in the mix. We tried several items in order to get a good dose of what they offer on both the Nepalese side of the menu as well as the Indian side. Another excellent starter, in addition to the choila, was the pan-fried Nepalese chicken dumplings - a lovely combination of tender minced chicken and curry oil in a potsticker-style dumpling; both delicate and hearty (oxymoronic, I know) simultaneously. For our entrees we ordered the Tandoori Chicken (excellent - perfect spice, heat and moistness), the Shrimp Biryani (not my favorite attempt at this classic Indian dish, but still very good) and the Chicken Tikka Masala (where, once taste hit tongue, the Grumpy Hungry Husband turned, magically, into Happy Husband). The tandoori and tikka masala were absolutely spot on. The Naan was very good - not the best I've had, but also quite tasty. Needless to say, we had a fair-sized portion of leftovers to take home with us for lunch the following day. Yum. As it was a Saturday evening, the place was far from quiet; pleasantly abuzz with a family party, several other tables of families and couples. It got a bit loud with kids from the party running about, but we don't mind that sort of thing at all. Our bill was extremely fair considering we ordered a huge amount of food. As a parting note: the service was the tipping point in terms of why I gave this place the full five stars - absolutely fantastic. Despite the busyness going on, we were seated immediately, the host was gracious, and the owner stopped by our table as we were finishing our meal. Our server, Rob, suggested a few items and was pleasant and quick. ...and they turned Grumpy Hungry Husband's frown upside down. You truly can't ask for much more than that.
(5)Claudia C.
Went to dinner here and it was nice, albeit a bit of a mixed bag overall. Moo moo chicken dumplings were meh. Nothing to get excited about. I prefer soup dumplings and these were just your typical chicken stuffed pan dumplings. And for $8.99 I would select a different app next time. I preferred the veggie samosas, which had a nice flavor although the crust was not nearly as crispy as I like. The real star of the night was the chicken tandoori. WOW!! Best tandoori I've had EVER, no joke. It came out still cooking on a grill plate with huge, moist pieces of chicken. Absolutely delicious. The nan was beautiful, just how I like it. Crispy yet pillowy, not too chewy. Sadly, the lamb vindaloo was a fail. The sauce was a thin tomato sauce - not at all like vindaloo should be. And the lamb was chewier than I like. Huge portions, lots of leftovers. A solid 3.5, but with the nice atmosphere and friendly waitstaff, I'll round up to 4 stars. Will return for the tandoori for sure!
(4)Charles H.
Never had Himalayan before but both my wife and I enjoyed greatly! Started with a Spicy Chicken Meatballs which were great! I had the Chilli Mo Mo chicken dumplings which were wonderful! My wife had the Lamb Thali, which She also thought were excellent! Service was great, as was the atmosphere. Prices were very reasonable. Very Happy overall. Will be back soon! Yum!
(5)Ruksana H.
My happiness knew no bounds when I realized we had a Nepali place right next door to us. Not quite, but almost! Its interesting that this is the only other type of cuisine in that mall, the rest all being Ethiopian places. They are all good, and this one just added to the fun. We had not visited when it was a chinese buffet place but after a few weeks of the 'coming soon' sign there, we finally saw the 'open' sign and walked on in. The place is huge...there is no way you would know from the outside. It is spacious and nicely done, some traditional decor added to it but not overwhelmingly so. We actually sauntered in pretty close to them closing up but they still welcomed us in. We had the steamed chicken momos - cant really go to a Nepali place and not try momos. We tried the chicken biryani as well and a vegetarian side dish. Everything was cooked to perfection. They even checked with us on spice levels. The lady serving us was really nice. Friendly and pleasant. Overallw e ahd a rgeat experience and want to go try some more authentic Nepali stuff the next time round.
(5)Mark F.
I really really wanted to love this place! The decor creates a truly tranquil refuge. The owner and servers are anxious to please. The execution of the food is something else altogether. I shared several Nepali dishes at lunch. The peanut and soybean appetizer was nearly Inedible as the soybeans were hard as rocks (potential lawsuit for anyone with normal teeth.). The momo dumplings were just ok. The wrapping was chewy and the filling bland. The spicy dipping sauce was indeed spicy but lacked any depth. The noodle dish with lamb was basically a bland cafeteria spaghetti with semi tender slices of lamb. Trying to be fair I ordered from the Indian menu to go. The chicken tikka masala was very sub par as was the sag paneer. The olive naan was in one word disgusting and after one bite ended in the garbage. The plain naan was the highlight of the meal.
(2)Broderick S.
Fun spot in a location formerly the home of a Chinese buffet. The thalis looked great but I opted to try the badam & bhatmas sadeko (fried peanuts/soybeans w/ chopped onions & Nepali spices & the chicken momo. I enjoyed them both and would like to come back with some more people so I can try more of the menu
(4)Davis H.
We went here for dinner as part of our monthly exploration of the Buford corridor and we were not disappointed. When we first walked in we were a little hesitant because we were the only people there. there were four of us so we decided to order several items and share. For a starter we got the chicken wings and chicken momo. The momo took a while to bring out (25 minutes) but I think that is because they are made to order. Both of the apps were good and came with delicious sauces but I would probably skip the wings next time because even though they were good they were not anything deferent. . For dinner we got Chicken Tikki Masala, a Chicken Curry coconut dish and a lamb dish and two orders of Nan and some rice. All were excellent but the chicken curry and the nan stole the show. not to mention the Nan was completely addicting and the rice was fresh and had a tasty yogurt sauce. we will come back here again or order delivery.
(4)Lisa D.
I had been meaning to come to this place for ages and don't know why I waited so long. I think, being a non-red-meat eater I felt that maybe it wasn't too veg friendly or something, and I feel like I remember reading that the foold was heavy/oily. Neither are true at all! FOOD We split three starters: peanuts and soybeans (amazing -- perfect degree of spiciness but with a different spice combination than I have had before. delicious). A chicken dish with a spicy sauce (also amazing) and lentil pancakes (fine but, imho, boring -- which may just mean "not spicy"). We also split three entrees: vegetable mo-mos, which I thought were really really really good. The texture of the outside is chewy and yummy and soft and they are not fried or greasy at all, and have a yummy dipping sauce that is a little on the mild side but still really good; a chicken thali, which had some really nice dishes (the chicken one itself was fantastic, in a gravy-type sauce that I don't know how to describe very well but loved); a cauliflower "pickle" that was very different from Indian pickle, a bit coconutty and yummy; a black-eyed pea dish that was good; lentil soup that was mild and delicate and very good; a dessert that had cardamom and probably two or three other things, We also had a vegetable thali that was pretty much the same except without the chicken. SERVICE Our waiter was not only very very good and professional (refilled water about seven hundred times, came to check on us several times, patiently answered forty-six questions) but also just really really kind. He told us different things, such as that the pickle dish is the one dish that is served at every single Nepalese occasion, and that sort of thing. He was fantastic. PRICE Frankly, six dishes for $17/person strikes me as a great deal I will be going back. Probably in less than a week!
(5)Swetha S.
We went to this place for dinner on a weekday night and it was kinda half full which gave me hope that it wouldn't suck too much. We ordered the mango lassi as drinks and i thought it was a little sour. We had the samosa chat for appetizer and trust me i have eaten this in India and it was too dry. The samosa base was good but there wasn't enough chutney on it. Pretty average. I ordered the veggie momos for my main meal and the dipping sauce was good but the momos were average. We also ordered the biryani and that was flavorful; but had lots of broccoli in it! Overall, not the best place for either Indian or Nepali food
(2)Beth M.
My brother and his wife were visiting Atlanta from out-of-state last week and wanted to try a good Indian restaurant. I e-mailed an Indian-American friend who lives here for a recommendation, and got no reply by dinnertime. What to do? Yelp! Based on the high marks for Himalayan Spice on Yelp, we headed over to the Decatur area and had a very nice dinner there. We decided to try more of the Nepalese dishes, which none of us were familiar with, and so the waiter helped us pick out an assortment of appetizers, dumplings, bread, and vegetarian/non-veg entrees for the three of us to share. I can't remember all the names of the various Nepalese dishes, but they were all delicious and we had just the right amount of food for 3 hungry people! Plus the place was fairly quiet (which we liked, so we could talk and catch up), the location was convenient, and the server was friendly and helpful. A very pleasant experience for a casual week-night dinner!.
(5)Christopher J.
friday night was upon us and these 4 guys had money to spend and empty stomachs... someone mentioned, "hey let's go to himalayan spice" we piled in the car and were off on an eating adventure. i noticed that people highly recommended a reservation for your visit. we dined at 9pm and i called around 830 to see if a reservation was necessary. this particular visit it wasn't needed. i would suggest on calling in advance just in case. the atmosphere inside of the restaurant was nice and quite charming. we sat on the deck so the dining experience was influenced by the bright lights and mid 70 degree weather on the wooden patio. the waiter came by and talked with for a moment and asked if we had dined with them before, which we mentioned we had not, then gave us some recommendations (which was extremely helpful). we talked about the similarities of the traditional indian dishes to the not so common napalese dishes. fully salivating, we ordered some nan and momo. While were were waiting they brought us some complimentary fried cauliflower drenched in sweet red sauce. how can you go wrong with deep fry veggies. ;) so when the appetizer came out the looked delicious. the nan was light and fluffy with the right amount of "burn" on the bread. the mo-mo came out and honestly it was like a dumpling i have had before at dim sum. they were quite good, but on my "lick the plate clean" factor i would give it a 3 out of 5. so onward to dinner, two gents ordered chicken tikka, one gent ordered the lamb kabob, and i ordered the lamb thali (pronounced TALL-E, apparently). within a 1 beer time frame our order came out to our table. the tikka come with a big plate of white rice, was nice and creamy with the right amount of spice. the kabob was not bad. not the best lamb i've ever had but it was pretty good. i would lick half the plate clean (if it was my own dish). the thali was much more regal to the other peasants at my table... lol it was served on a gold plate (prob brass but let's just pretend it was real gold) and there were smaller gold bowls each filled with something new and tasty. the lamb gravy was so tasty, the black eye peas were good, the lentil soup in my opinion stole the plate. it took me a second to figure out what that was because they use yellow lentils. and to help with digestion (yeah lets just go with that deduction) they give you some rice pudding to finish your meal off. that had just the perfect amount of sweetness to satisfy any after dinner wants. totally 4 our of 5 lick my plate clean scale. all in all we definitely enjoyed our first virgin experience at the himalayan spice. if you read this GO THERE NOW! ORDER SOMETHING NEW AND FORGET ABOUT THE REST OF THE REVIEWS! you will definitely want to lick your plate clean... well at least half of your plate..
(4)Justine A.
My husband and I eagerly awaited the opening of this restaurant, and we were not disappointed! We only tried the Nepalese menu (2 soups, chicken mo mo, veggie mo mo, and a delicious noodle dish), but it was fabulous! Prices were moderate, as we expected, but the veggie dishes seem CHEAP! Everything was delicious with great flavor and excellent dipping sauces. If you don't like cilantro it may be a more difficult menu to navigate, but I'm sure their cilantro-free options are fantastic as well! They have a nice-looking and fully stocked bar, too. Definitely give it a try.
(5)Amanda M.
I always hesitate to rate a great new find on Yelp because my husband and I like to keep gems secret and to ourselves. But there is plenty of room here for everyone, and the owners deserve a little hype. We live nearby and eat here several times a month. We love every dish we have tried at this restaurant. The owners and staff are so nice, too. Give this new gem a try, you won't regret it.
(5)Bernie B.
Great place. Two experiences now -- Enjoyed the Thalia (Nepalese). Indian food (standards) also excellent -- for a place surrounded by Ethiopian restaurants.. Great ambience and attentive servers.
(4)Chris D.
Great food and fun lunch portions make this a "go-to" on our list! The Indian dishes and the Nepalese are all wonderful!
(4)Caroline G.
This place was wonderful. Great service and incredible food.
(5)Grant B.
many bland dishes. pretty small portions. chai tea was watery, but it is difficult to find good chai tea. service a tad slow. mixed quality food and small portions for price will not bring me back. the peanut, tomato, onion, wasabi soy bean salad was tasty, but was flavor was actually dominated by the store bought roasted wasabi soy bean product.
(2)Charmi D.
Overall: 4.5 stars Food: 5 stars Service: 4.5 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Price: 3 stars Family outing to try something new turned into an awesome eating experience. Everything we ordered was delicious and spiced well. For apps we ordered the plain bara and veggie mo mo dumplings. While I can eat the dumplings all day, the bara was ok... tasty but not a must order. Accompanying chutneys were delish! For the main entrees we ordered baingan bharta, saag paneer, kadhai paneer, chau chau noodles and a couple of naans. All these items were fantastic. Personally I loved the noodles. This place is definitely on the pricer end of South Asian cuisine but the food is well worth it. Go.
(5)Marisa F.
I went here for dinner on a few friends suggestions and the place was pretty empty. I got the Saag Paneer and it was so-so plus WAY over priced for what it was.
(3)Ken L.
A great alternative to Indian or Chinese cooking, depending upon whether you order the curries or the Tibetan-inspired noodle dishes. We chose the curry direction, and enjoyed an Indian-like meal with a Nepalese twist- softer, not as intense flavors, less chili. Service was much more welcoming and friendly than in most Indian restaurants (Nepalese see others as equals. Too often Indians will either look up at you or look down on you). Price was very reasonable.
(4)Michelle J.
Suffice it to say, with just one visit, my husband and I are making Himalayan Spice one of our go-to restaurants. I had a hankering for Indian food today, and a quick yelp search pointed us in Himalayan Spice's direction. One side of the menu is dedicated to Nepali cuisine and the other is for Indian. We've never had Nepali cuisine, and based on reviews, the MoMos were a must. The chicken dumplings were tasty, the sauce was even tastier. They weren't as mind blowing as other reviewers made them out to be. Basically, they're chicken dumplings. As entrees, we ordered lamb masala and aloo gobi (potatoes and cauliflower) to share. We also got an order each of naan and garlic naan. One order of naan was way bigger than I expected, and would have easily sufficed for two people. The lamb masala was absolutely incredible. The melt-in-your-mouth lamb was delicious all by itself, but to top it off was the masala, which was sweeter than I was used to - a GREAT thing! I STRONGLY recommend the lamb masala. We decided it's an entree staple for future visits. Service was impeccable. Our server was friendly, checked on us the right amount, and refilled water before we could ever ask for it. He was a perfect conversationalist and is the reason for that fifth star. At the end of the meal, we were stuffed and happy, and our pockets weren't hurting. Do yourself a huge favor and get some Himalayan Spice in your life!
(5)Alok A.
Great food and it's nice to get great deal too. ;) . Kids and family friendly. It's all about Nepali hospitality :).
(5)Erik V.
Have had the privilege to visit Himalayan Spice at least six times now, plus two parties (New Years and "Internations" March 13th 2013 meeting). The food is consistently excellent, as is the friendly and attentive service. All the staff are on top of things, and keep checking on if we were happy. I really am appreciative of such excellent concern for our dining comfort. All around, I have recommended Himalayan Spice to many friends as a great place for brunch, lunch or dinner. The food is mostly similar to Indian, but with a twist. Many salads are milder, and come with sesame seeds. My favorite are the lunch or dinner 'Thalis' ... a combination of various small portions. The dinner Thali comes served in small more formal goblets, plus the BEST EVER lentil soup. I have not ever had such a wonderful lentil soup. Don' t forget to get some milk chai (tea) which can be either before or after meals. In the evening, there is full bar that is getting busier, especially at the parties. Himalayan spice is a welcome addition to the neighborhood and will have a bright future. Highly recommended, and remember ... "Namaste, Ya'll!"
(5)Ryan M.
Service was prompt and the employees very friendly. I needed gluten free dishes and the waiter explained to us all the dishes that were wheat free. The buttered chicken was bomb = bombay! (and also gluten free) We had been craving buttered chicken for awhile now that was good after some let downs at other local Indian cuisines but Himalayan spice nailed it. I am not gluten sensitive so I had to get the garlic naan. No complaints. The decor was kind of tacky...but who cares...the food was very good and cheap. We will be back again. This restaurant is def once a month visit for me.
(5)Sharief S.
The service is great and the food is some of the best Indian I have had. The Chili Mo Mos are a must try!
(5)Carlos M.
At first I was a bit skeptical about the reviews on yelp. This is a fairly new restaurant and I have been burnt before with ratings posted by staff and owners which were NOT accurate at all. My partner and I went there on a Friday night, the place is a wonderful departure from the wretched Chinese "Most awful ever" buffet. restaurant previouly on this spot. The space is large and the renovations have made it very appealing. The service is very attentive without being over bearing and the food is "WOW" the food. We started with an appetizer for 2 the Lamb Choila, spicy, filled with Nepalese flavours and garlic. It was amazing, I ordered the Mo Mo chicken dumplings and they were big, and stuffed with what can only be described as chicken yummyness. My partner ordered the Chau Chau noodles, stir fried noodles cooked to perfection. Most Nepalese restaurants tend to offer a mostly Indian menu and unfortunately after being to India and getting very sick, I have not been able to eat Indian food so we stuck with the Nepalese menu and it was a winner.
(5)Susan C.
Lured here by Scoutmob, we arrived for an early dinner at 6 on a Wednesday night and were the first ones there! Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable and helped us to navigate the menu. They also brought out some crackers with a mint dipping sauce for us to try! We started with Kothe:Mo Mo dumplings($5.50), they're fun to say out loud and were very good, served with a simple curry sauce (something I'm going to have to do with our frozen dumplings from now on). For entrees we had the Chicken Tikka Masala ($10.95) and Lamb Kidhahi ($11.95), both came with rice. The naan ($1.75) is huge and absolutely necessary to sop up the delicious curry sauces. Both entrees were great, though it did take quite a while for the food to come out. With the help of the Scoutmob, the final bill came to a very affordable $17 (pre-tip), with a portion of leftovers to take home. We were definitely impressed and are looking forward to trying out their lunch buffet! Also, I'm glad someone else noticed the recycled Chili's booths, lol.
(4)S R.
One of my friend recommend me this place. Visited once, and I am surly not visiting this place again. Their "Thali" blows. Thali's are normally the main attraction in most of the Indian restaurants, but believe me their Thali is just not worth it. So, when you visit, just do not order the Thali.
(1)Zora F.
Very good! I enjoyed the Himalayan food as much as the Indian food. Some of the best biriyani I've had. The buffer was good-for first timers-you can try all kinds of neat food. And-here's the biggie-it has a full bar complete with signature cocktails! And most drinks are around 6 or 7 dollars!!! Go-you won't be disappointed!
(5)Eleanor S.
This place really stood out to me among the many Indian restaurants I have visited in Atlanta. As the name suggests, they have North Indian food plus the more "traditional" staples, and I really enjoyed having those added options! Plus, it's pretty affordable for the quality/fancyness--think Bhojanic but you'll actually be full and probably won't spend over $15. Definitely more upscale than most other Indian places, but not much more expensive! I had the delicious Chicken Saag, which was served with a boring white rice. I sampled the veg pakora as well which was heavenly. They also have lamb curries available for just a dollar more than the chicken ones...very tempting! Next time I know what I'll be getting.
(4)M M.
The food is still decent, but it got a lot blander over the last few months. Spice it up, guys!
(3)D L.
Went for dinner. Ordered: - baigan bharta (fire roasted eggplant) - paneer masala - vegetarian momo (dumplings) - thali (different little cups of stuff) - garlic naan - cheese naan: I think they use American cheddar cheese - meh Food is good. Friendly service. Clean space.
(3)Jim B.
Really enjoyed the Badam & Bhatmas Sadeko appetizer, very crunchy and spicy but not hot. The Choila can be made mild medium or hot I had medium which I felt was hot but good. The service as fast and attentive and the appetizers come out very quilky.
(5)Thao N.
I don't remember what we had, but we ordered about 6 different dishes, and other than the oily naans, which tasted somewhat decent, everything else tasted horrible. Possibly the worst food I've ever had in my life. My husband and our friends thought the same. Definitely will never go back.
(1)Carrie S.
Excellent food and service in a nice setting!! We had chicken tikka masala , okra dish, and vegetables and nan. Everything was delicious!!!!
(5)LeAnna A.
We were introduced to Napalese cuisine oversea's so we had high expectations when we came in for the first time. They did not disappoint in terms of flavor and freshness. We have re-visited since to ensure the consistency and again were impressed. The staff is also very cordial and attentive. The only constructive criticism we have is to dim the lights a bit (so you cannot see the beads of sweat on our brows from the spice ) and turn up the authentic music so we can get our Indian groove on.
(5)Scott M.
While debating where we wanted to go, my fiancee said almost randomly "Nepalese!" So we did a search and this place came up. The reviews were encouraging, especially on Yelp where there are usually 1-star reviews put in place by people who seem to exist to go around being contrary because they're special. It was near the Ethiopian places we normally hit, so we figured worst-case, we could just walk a bit over to go to one of them. No need! It was split between Indian and Nepalese dishes. Many of the Nepalese dishes looked similar in description to Indian ones. We had the lentil patties - about tennis ball sized (but flat) fried patties with a delicious tangy sauce. We also had a vegetarian and a goat thali. Everything was great - honestly, it's like a slightly lighter version of Indian, but with the spice-palate shifted somewhat so it was a different experience. Really, if it sounds like it's something you'd like, go give it a try. We'll be back!
(4)Ann F.
We had heard such good things about this restaurant. Unfortunately, we were not guided in the right direction. We ordered from the Indian-side-of-the-menu and had a very mediocre meal. The Biryani was truly pitiful - it consisted of a package of frozen vegetables and orange-colored rice. Biryani is supposed to have currents & nuts in it, not lima beans and little cubed carrots! We also ordered the Chicken Tikki Masala which again was totally mediocre. If you go here - I've heard that it is much better to order from the Nepali-side-of-the-menu. Wish we had known.
(2)Melissa P.
The best Indian food I've ever had (have eaten at many other Indian restaurants). Have dined there many times - becoming regulars. Want to go for the lunch buffet to sample different items that I don't want to commit to w/o trying first. Love the Chicken (or lamb) Tikka Masala; ; Chicken Korma very good but very rich; Cheese Naan; Okra veg dish; the pineapple and coconut milk veg medley very good. Can't remember specific names of other great dishes. As others stated, it is sometimes slow, but well worth it when it arrives. Try it - we need to keep this gem alive!!
(4)Margaret R.
This is not a place to eat if your ideal indian meal requires a trip to laurenceville highway. It's probably fine for fans of bhohanic or naan stop. We ordered a chicken momo and a vegetarian thali. The food is meh...not terrible but nothing amazing. The momo had good flavor and spice but it was super oily. The pappadam and chutney was fine. Though the chutney had been chilled and did not seem very fresh. Every dish in the Thali managed to be both bland and uncomfortably hot. If there were other flavors they were completely obscured by the mouth searing levels of chili. But the worst offense to me was the rice pudding. It tasted exactly like the "Kozy Shak" rice pudding my mom used to by in bulk at Sams club when I was a child. Definately not homemade, and not remotely Nepalese. I dunno, I suppose there are plenty of people (clearly, from the reviews) who will find an expensive and satisfying "exotic" dining experience here, it's just not my kind of Indian.
(2)Bongo S.
Alrighty, went again last night. Asked the owner about the free mo-mo's I was offered after my last visit. Order up! Free, fresh and very tasty. I also ordered the chicken 65 and asked them to make it hot. Ouch, it was hot alright, the waitress thought I was nuts. would not even take a bite when offered. I ate that shit like it was candy. Honestly before I even left the parking lot my stomach was flip flopping to the point I had to go to the QT across the street to use the bathroom. Sorry guys! Was having a heat induced endorphin rush on the way to Toco Hills to grab some chow for the hound and some ice cream for the burn. I really like this place. Good grub, extremely nice staff and owners. I hope that they make it in this jinxed location. I going to do my part to go more often. If there are any out there who remember Kit F. he knows hot food. You can still read his reviews a friedchickenlips.com And no, I am not affiliated with him in any way. Never met the guy, but I would love to chow down with him some day although I would probably pussy out with that shit he can eat.
(4)Y E.
The food here is great. I try to go there at least once a week. Their service has gotten quicker in the past couple of months which I really appreciate as I go primarily for lunch and need to get back to work. My favorite meal is their lunch buffet. It offers more choices than you can consume and it all tastes fantastic. I've been impressed with most all of their dishes. Also, I really appreciate that they don't drench all of their dished in layers of oil as Indian restaurants tend to do. It's also owned by a local Nepali family.
(5)Su K.
I went there last night and was EXTREMELY disappointed. $17 for the goat dish, and only five small bites of goat, of which one was pure fat. A hole bunch of spicy sauce and hardly any goat. My server was lackadaisical and would have let my appetizer sit under the lights in the back even longer had I not asked someone about it. Another waiter brought it out partially and then my server sauntered over to pick it up and bring it to me.
(2)Kathryn J.
Stopped here for the lunch buffet today. It was just okay. Still, a plate of mediocre Indian food for lunch is better than...pretty much any other kind of lunch. I ate it happily, but I will probably go to one of the establishments in or across from Patel Plaza on Church Street next time.
(2)Chris L.
Inexpensive, particularly with a Scoutmob deal, but the food was overly salted. I had Chicken Curry and it was fine. My roomie had a lamb dish and it was not very tasty and very salty. If you want some Tibet specialities, an O.K. choice, but otherwise, pass on this one.
(2)Jason M.
Himalayan Spice is an above average Indian restaurant. I came with my girlfriend when they were offering a Scoutmob deal, which made our meal super affordable. If i had to pick one particular weak point, it would be the ambiance. We sat below a painting with backlight, and part of the backlight was off, which produced a weird effect. Each table has a relatively cheap candle, and the music was kind of bizarre and distracting (and not just because it's Indian music -- other restaurants I've been to have been fine). All in all, this restaurant has a more modern decor, which doesn't always work. We got the $30 vegetable platter for two (half off due to Scoutmob), and all in all we were impressed with the food. I thought the Panner Tikka Masala was the best part of the meal, but from what I can see from their menu they don't offer it as a standalone dish. Their mango lassi is fantastic, super creamy and definitely above average among Indian restaurants I've tried. The salad was mostly iceburg lettuce. All in all, I would have preferred a little more spiciness, but you can't expect too much from a sampler -- and I thought the food was above average overall among Indian restaurants I've visited. Our waiter brought out a dish of chaat and green chutney for us "on the house". Most Indian restaurants provide a similar dish for free -- similar to how most Mexican restaurants offer complimentary chips and salsa. He did the same routine with the party behind us. Behavior like this isn't entirely deceptive and does result in good service, but don't be fooled into tipping too much!!
(4)Lou i.
I've eaten at Himalayan Spice three times since they've opened. The first time was with my partner and another couple. The second time was with my partner. The third time was for take-out. All three times, the food was very consistent and great quality. I am not an expert on Himalayan food. I've eaten at one other Kimalayan restaurant. The food at Himalayan Spice was far superior to the other place. I particularly enjoy the mo-mo -- a kind of dumpling that looks much like Shanghai dumplings but are filled with solid filling (chichen or veg) rather than broth. The dumpling skin is very tender and the filling was flavorful. I was offered too different sauces: one which was too spicey for me, but the other was just right. I've also had the noodle dishes which were similar to authentic chow-mein but flavored differently than a Cantonese dish. This was more savory. I particularly like the somosa Himalyan Spice. The wrapper is light and flakey and the filling warmly spiced. I've also sample biryani and various dishes served with the thali. Again, great flavor and good quality. The interior of the restaurant is comfortable and spacious. It's newly remodeled and has traditional accents in a comfortable, contemporary space. Service is a bit off, but it's a new restaurant that appears to be family run. The staff strives to be very attentive and helpful, but the timing of the service is a bit off. I trust that this will eventually get worked out with more and regular business. I strongly recommend Himalayan Spice for a dining adventure. The foods are a cross or mixture between Chinese and Indian while being uniquely their own.
(4)Stephanie F.
Went to Himalayan Spice last night, and we're so glad we did. Ordered both Nepalese and Indian dishes - some were familiar and others not. Part of the fun was trying new flavors. It was ALL delicious, and cooked perfectly! Chicken Momos, Veg Pakora, Bheda Ko Ledo (Lamb) Thali, Chicken Biryani, Alu Gobi, Naan, Soups, Sauces... I mean EVERYTHING. HUGE portions, (leftovers were today's lunch), and could not get over how low the total bill was considering how much food was on our table. Service was excellent, from both our waitress and a very nice man, (whom we believe was either the manager or owner). Everyone who worked there was warm and helpful - very nice bartender and another server were happy to answer our questions. Superb all-around service! Atmosphere was very cozy, even though the dining room was very spacious. We can't wait to go back and try everything on their menu, and will be recommending it to everyone. Loved it. just YUM!!
(5)Elvis J.
My new "go-to" place for Nepali/Indian cuisine. I'm now on my 6th or 7th visit since opening working my way through the menu & have yet to have a bad experience. The food is very fresh tasting with great flavors. My favorite Nepali item right now is the Shrimp Thukpa a very nice noodle soup with hints of chili & ginger while my current favorite Indian dish is the Chicken Saag which isn't greasy, overly spiced or cooked to death which is common in many restaurants. Very friendly owners & staff.
(5)Charlene W.
I came for lunch a while back and had a pretty good meal. We started with the chicken Mo Mo dumplings. I had heard this was a Nepalese specialty, and who doesn't love a good dumpling? So, I was really excited to finally try it. I really wish I just ordered a bunch of these for my entree. These were seriously SO GOOD. So juicy and full of flavor. For the entree, I had Bheda ko Ledo (Goat Gravy) Thali and my friend had the Kukhura (Chicken) Thali. It's basically a whole platter filled with curry, rice, naan, lentil soup, pickled vegetables, some type of vegetable curry, a few sauces, and a gulub jamun. The platter first looks like it isn't that much food, because everything is presented in tiny bowls on a gold platter, but it ends up being SO MUCH food. This part reminded me a lot of Indian food. I have almost no experience with Nepalese food, so I can't really say if Nepalese food is supposed to be that similar to Indian food. There were a few components on the platter that I wasn't the biggest fan of (Tama Alu = black-eyed peas with potatoes in a sauce), but for the most part I thought the platter was pretty good. The lamb was cooked well, so it was nice and soft. I really, really enjoyed the pickled vegetables and the lentil soup. In general, I think they're doing something right. It was pretty empty when we went for lunch, but I hope more people try this place! I will probably go back for the Mo Mo dumplings again.
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