First time here and finding the location was a bit challenging for me due to the washed out sign and the construction next door. I drove past a few times before finding it. Meet a few friends and we tried various dishes. The restaurant was clean and quaint inside with several tables and booths. There was one person working the dining area and they got busy by the time we left. As a table shareable items were the creamy Brussels sprout and the Kothey momo (dumplings), main dish I got the Tandoori Salmon and it was delicious. When they were walking out with the sizzling skillet I was thinking who ordered this?! And it was me. lol the Brussels sprouts had a great flavor and I enjoyed this as well as the momos. Overall I enjoyed the food and would recommend if you're in the area. The menu is quite extensive so be prepared to make some tuff choices. The restrooms were a bit odd as they seemed to be not fully built out, almost an after thought? Perhaps. read more

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I had an amazing dinner here with a few friends. I've only had Nepali food once from Mueller's farmers market so I was so excited to try Himalaya Kosheli! I started with the Nepali Chiya (chai) it was sweeter, nicely spiced and made in house! I highly recommend it for any chai lovers. For starters we ordered the creamy Brussel sprouts which had a nice tangy taste and were surprisingly great! I've never had creamy Brussels but it's now one of my favorites. We also went with the momo (Nepali Dumplings. We went with the Kothey momos which you can choose from veg or chicken ($9) and they come with 5 served with a dipping sauce. These were another hit! The sauce was served room temp and not spicy at all. Very well balanced. For my main I went with the lamb biriyani! And great selection! The rice could have been a bit more seasoned but overall 9/10. My friend got the salmon and it looked amazing! This place is really cute and spacious! Plenty of seating, quick and friendly service and lots of parking since it's in a shopping center! read more

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This marks my 1000th review...wow how time flies! It caused me to reflect on my best and most meaningful Yelp experiences of which there have been many. One of the primary reasons I write Yelp reviews is to help folks in the greater Austin metroplex and beyond. Based on ongoing feedback received, I am meeting my goal keeping the Austin and other communities informed. Importantly, I am super thankful and blessed to have met and become friends with so many Yelpers globally. Looking forward to the next Yelp milestone... Some Yelp friends of mine decided to have a dinner meet up in my hood (cool slang for neighborhood). Himalaya Kosheli it was! The restaurant is located at the intersection Spicewood Springs Road and Research Blvd next door to the in-progress Crunch Fitness). This golden nugget of a restaurant in North Austin specializes in Himalayan and Nepali flavors. As a reference point, Himalayan and Nepali food is unique because it is rooted in mountain geography, daily life, and a cultural mashup. The cuisine combines Indian spices with Tibetan-style dumplings and noodle soups, creating flavors distinctive flavors. Meals are designed to be hearty and nourishing, using grains, lentils, vegetables, and spices. We had as a traditional appetizer momos (dumplings), which were expertly flavored. We were also served a spicy cracker...quite addicting. With four friends at the table, we were able to order and sample several dishes. Our dishes included goat curry, lamb curry, lamb biryani, tandoori salmon, broccoli, rice, garlic and onion naan. The flavors caused a pleasant explosion of your palate. OMG the food was so good! The dishes were aromatic, well spiced, and enjoyable to eat. Standouts included the momos, curries, and naan. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed, where you could easily converse...great for catching up. Our servers, Cortina and Sandeep, were warm and attentive. Himalaya Kosheli offers a flavorful diversion from typical dining with authentic, well-crafted Himalayan and Indian cuisine. read more

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Potentially slipping. This has been in our go to for take out Indian since 2018 and I'm afraid the food it not what it was. The Samosa was adequate. Saag was watery which is unacceptable. The Chick pea dish was bland and also watery. Tandoori chicken was moist but flavor was also too tame without the char one wants. Breads were mid, particularly paratha aloo. I will maybe give it another try with hesitation and a smaller order next time. Another meal like this and onward - do many other choices. read more

Himalaya Kosheli is a hidden gem! The food is authentic and delicious, the workers are incredibly friendly and show great hospitality, and the menu is expansive with reasonable pricing. FAST FACTS: * Parking - good size lot in front of the building with free parking * Online ordering - available through their website for pickup * Closed on Mondays * Lunch buffet available from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday SERVICE - The workers are all super pleasant and friendly! We were greeted as soon as we walked in, they made sure we had refills and cleared dishes throughout the meal, and even made us complimentary chai teas to take with us because it was freezing rain outside. All the food came out quickly and they checked on us several times to make sure we had what we needed. Couldn't ask for anything else! PRICING - The total was $82.27 after tax ($6.27) but before tip for a banana lassi ($5), chicken momo ($12), pork thukpa ($13.50), Himalaya goat curry ($17.50), achari chicken ($15), garlic naan ($4), jalapeño naan with cheese ($4.50), and Kosheli naan ($4.50). I think the pricing is reasonable considering the food quality and portion size. BANANA LASSI (8/10) - Refreshing and delicious! Good level of sweetness and wasn't overpowering with banana flavor. I'd order this again. CHICKEN MOMO (10/10) - A must order! You get 10 momo with dipping sauces. They were steamed perfectly and the chicken filling was so flavorful! The sauces aren't even needed but are delicious as well, especially the spicy one. PORK THUKPA (9/10) - The thukpa soup was PHENOMENAL! The broth was packed with flavor and you get a great portion size... it's perfect to split as an appetizer! The noodles were a perfect texture and the raw red onion, tomato, and cilantro on top added a great element of freshness. The pork was good but slightly tough... I'd order this with a different protein next time. HIMALAYA GOAT CURRY (8/10) - The curry is super hearty and aromatic... it has an earthy flavor with plenty of herbs and spices. The goat was super tender and also packed with flavor! You get a cup of basmati rice on the side. Definitely worth trying! ACHARI CHICKEN (10/10) - This was the unexpected favorite! I absolutely LOVED the acidity from the Nepali pickles and the chicken was super tender. It was labeled as spicy on the menu but I didn't get much heat. One of my favorite curries I've had! Again, you get a cup of basmati rice on the side. I'd order this again and recommend it to others! GARLIC NAAN (7/10) - Very good but on the thinner side compared to some naan. Plenty of garlic flavor and crispy bites throughout. I'd order this again. JALAPENO NAAN WITH CHEESE (8/10) - This is the perfect Texas fusion... not authentic by any means but delicious! There's no spice but you get the jalapeño flavor and it's packed with cheese on the inside! It's thicker and fluffier so it's very filling. I'd order this again. KOSHELI NAAN (10/10) - I've never had anything like this... absolutely delicious! It's a sweet naan and can be enjoyed like a dessert. I don't know everything that was in the filling but there's definitely coconut and it tastes almost like a sugar cookie. I will order this every time I come! This was my first time at Himalaya Kosheli and I already can't wait to go back! It's a beautiful fusion of Nepalese and Indian food with top-notch service and an extensive menu of unique offerings. I absolutely want to try the lunch buffet next time I'm there! I will recommend Himalaya Kosheli to anyone in the north Austin area looking for flavorful food with reasonable prices and great hospitality! read more

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Honestly, I have had much better looking and tasting food at other restaurants. I was really excited to have a buffet again, but it was lukewarm, limited and kinda chintzy. I'll give it another try sometime, maybe. There are many other places I want to visit. read more

If you're craving a buffet that hasn't been shrinkflated than this place hits the mark. The lunch spread at Himalaya Kosheli offers a generous selection of various dishes and doesn't skimp on the meats. The variety is the real winner and the quality is up there for a buffet. My only complaint is the chicken was on the dryer side. My favorite was the creaminess of the palak paneer combined with the juiciness of the lamb. When I come back I'm for sure getting more of that combo. It wasn't busy on a Friday around noon but the dishes were still stocked and fresh naan kept coming out. They even have hot chai on tap. Prices are also so good for a buffet you could get a variety plate for less than the cost of most entrees at other similar places. read more

Himalaya Kosheli - buffet plate of most of the dishes. - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here again for the lunch buffet and it was just as good as the first time! The selection was a little bit different from the last time we came which I appreciate and it was still super good. I would love to see this spot become more popular because the service and food is fantastic and it is such a great price. read more

Himalaya Kosheli - Lunch buffet - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Weekend buffet was really good! There was an assortment of Nepalese and North Indian dishes, all of which were quite tasty. My favorite was the chow mein and chilli veg momos. Definitely one of the higher quality buffets that I have had in Austin. Staff are very friendly and pleasant :) read more

Talk about a diamond in the rough. I've eaten here several times and the food is truly outstanding. Two friends and I met for lunch today at 1:30 and ordered the CHICKEN 65 and the server recommended the JHANE KO MOMO ( a steamed dumpling we ordered with chicken filling) . We nearly stayed for dinner. If you want an inexpensive , delicious cuisine , this place is a must. You won't be disappointed. It's stellar addition to the Austin Food Scene read more

We've taken to go from here a few times and really like how they package everything so well to ensure no spillage! I am not super familiar with Himalayan/Nepalese food but glad Austin has this establishment to try a different cuisine. From what I can gather, everything is very flavorful and a bit spicy, despite trying to make dishes not spicy so just a heads up. Kothey Mo:Mo-I've had this once before and it was more circular in shape like a bao zhi and these reminded me more of a dumpling, but the taste was definitely different than a dumpling. It came with a herby tasting sauce/dressing on the side. Samosa-2 to an order, well fried, generously filled and comes with two sauces the brown one was sweet/tangy and the green fairly neutral and light. Gobi Manchurain-I really liked how these cauliflower tasted, pretty spicy but I couldn't stop myself from eating as I enjoyed the sweetness and the heat. Chowmein-A generous amount of noodles with your choice of chicken or vegetable included in the $11 or add shrimp or paneer for $1. The chicken was a bit dry to me but luckily I am a carb lover. The flavor is very different from Chinese versions as this one has a kick to it. Himalaya Goat Curry-Honestly, this was my least favorite of all the dishes as the flavor was just intense and spicy and way too difficult to eat and just overall unpleasant. It seems as if all we got were huge pieces of ribs/bones with very little meat and just sharp little pieces of bone. Most of the meat was really tough to eat but sometimes you would be surprised with a pretty tender piece. Tikka Masala with Lamb-This dish was a winner, and unlike the goat the flavor was spot on, some heat, sweetness and savory. The pieces of lamb were really tender and just a really enjoyable dish to eat, especially with the naan. Garlic Naan-I liked how you get two pieces, and enjoy the garlic flavor but think if they added even more garlic/butter it would be the cherry on top! Overall we enjoyed the food here and would def come back for everything we ordered sans the goat! read more

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All of the food was excellent. My family went a few times for the lunch buffet and nearly every dish was the best tasting version that we've ever had. Everything was fresh, I wouldn't change a thing about the taste, and we thoroughly enjoyed. The place was very clean and the service was excellent -- the staff were very friendly, even with my 20 month old making a bit of noise. read more

Walking into the restaurant really surprised me with how nicely lit and spaced out it was! We got seated in one of the booths and the seats were fairly comfortable. The samosa filling isn't too strongly seasoned and it had a very nice crunch when I bit into it. It felt a little oily but given that it's a deep fried dish it didn't take me by surprise. As someone who isn't too familiar with Indian or Nepali herbs, I really enjoyed the filling but if you're someone who enjoys more well seasoned samosas, it may not be up to your standards. The chicken tikka masala was great and the chicken didn't feel too dry and was nicely marinated. We ordered garlic naan to finish scooping up all the sauce cause it was so good!! Even on its own the naan had a strong garlic and buttery taste which I really enjoyed. The mango lassi was a bit of a miss because even though they used fresh mangos it had a slight sour aftertaste after each sip. Overall really enjoyed my experience here. Would love to come here during their lunch buffet to try out more dishes in smaller portions. read more

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This place takes chicken noodle soup to a whole new level. Chicken Thukpa soup is my new favorite comfort food. Spicy flavor-layered broth filled with chicken, perfectly cooked noodles, and herbs and vegetables. The broth is kinda sour and umami and salty and certainly spicy (but not too spicy). Did I say spicy? Also very temperature hot. Yummy! The veggie momo came with a spicy sauce and a calm sauce, both flavorful. The stuffing tasted like many minced cooked vegetables mixed together. Very nice but I did like the soup better. I might try the chicken momo next time. Overall I would return. The service was helpful and polite, the food was cooked fresh to order, and it was great to try something new. The place is clean and in good condition. Very tidy. If you enjoy Indian food you'll love this Himalayan variant. read more

Himalaya Kosheli - Chicken Thukpa - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Delicious! You don't want to miss this place, the food is so fresh and consistent. Our favorites are the Maila Kofta, samosa chat, tikka, chow mein, etc. You can't go wrong. read more

Amazing buffet, lots of seating. Good prices. Good for lunch and dinner. Totally worth it! read more

Ordered take out. GOAT curry was amazing. Garlic nannn was great. Dumplings in sauce were great. We had chicken with it. The byriani was a bit dry but was still good. Ample parking will be back read more

Recently ordered takeout from Himalaya Kosheli as our go to Nepalese spot was closed. Ordered a bunch of items - both Indian and Nepalese - and would say that the Nepalese food is significantly better than the Indian food. Chicken momos - 10/10. So good, and not at all oily which I've noticed is the case at some other momo spots in town. Shrimp chow mein - flavorful with a good kick but not too spicy. Generous ratio of shrimp to vegetables. Veggies also had a nice crunch to them. Chili Chicken - average. nothing to write home about. Paired well with the chow mein. Malai Kofta & Goat Biryani were both below average. I would not recommend either. read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening. Had no wait time. My friend who recommended the place mentioned it is more of a takeout spot, so I don't think you'd be likely to encounter much of a wait. I was reminded of this place when looking online for vegetarian soup dumplings. While they don't have that, the jhol momos were intriguing enough that we decided to come here Saturday evening. They were certainly the star of the meal and if you haven't tried them before I'd definirtely recommend giving them a shot here! If you've never had momos before and are sensitive to spice this might be a bit much to start, since the broth is packed with flavor. It's also a broth where the spice will build on you over time, I'm pretty good with my spice but I definitely was noticing some tingling on my tongue by the end of the meal. We started with the Thicheko Aloo, which are boiled potatos with Himalayan spices. I thought they were pretty tasty. I haven't had a ton of Himalayan food, but we both found that the flavor profile was almost identical to that of the Jhol broth. Very tasty, but would have liked a little more diversity of flavor. I saw a salted lassi on the drink menu and had never heard of it before so I gave that a try. As the name suggests, much different than the more common sweet lassis I've come across in the past. The texture was much thicker, you can certainly tell yogurt is the base. Outside of the fermented yogurt flavor I could really only taste the very prevalent mint. I'd be curious to see how this compares to a plain lassi. I wasn't clear if that would be sweetened, but I was surprised none of the seasonings traditionally in a salted lassi (cumin, ginger) stood out flavor wise. Didn't dislike the salted lassi, but probably a one time thing for me. A few minor, but understandable downsides to our experience. The service was pretty slow, particularly given the restaraunt was closer to half full than entirely full. Could be that there was a lot of takeout business, but definitely on the slower side. One other small downside is that a lot of the staff is limited in their English. At the end of the meal I asked the person who brought us our check what the difference between the plain and salted lassi was, and they gave me a bit of a dumbfounded look and didn't say anything. Again understandable and not a major ding, just worth noting. Overall, I think this is a solid spot and worth checking out for the Jhol momos if you've never had. However the rest of the menu and the overall quality wasn't anything super special where I'll see myself comng back here read more

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I like the atmosphere. There are booths and tables each with fake flowers to give the space a colorful look. The chili momo was delicious. Not too spicy and the sauce was sweet. The goat curry was good but I'm unsure of the appearance of adding two peas to the rice. It was cute though! They give bottled water instead of water in cups. The servers seem friendly but the waitress didn't seem to understand English well. She kept asking me if I was Japanese. I told her repeatedly I was Chinese. All I wanted was a to-go box for the food. Luckily, another server understood and I was able to get the to-go boxes. I also got the he Mango Lassi, which I also got a to-go cup for. This was very delicious and creamy. This is a must! read more

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Delicious food, kind service. Atmosphere was quiet with soft music in the background & even with a table of 20 celebrating a graduation. Will definitely be back. read more

Superb samosa filled with fluffy potato, peas and spices. This restaurant may be tucked out of the way at the Williamson county line, but they make truly outstanding food. If you like Indian food, you should try Himalayan! Each of the curries and momo's I've tried has been bursting with delicious flavors, and spiced perfectly. The rice is fluffy and fragrant. The homemade breads are dreamy. The staff is gracious and hospitable, and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. You won't be disappointed! read more

So happy to find halal momos in Austin! I've been on the hunt for a while so I got one of each, jhol momos (which is momos in soup, the soup was warm, comforting and full of flavor), chicken kothe momos (pan fried and delicious) and my favorite chicken chili momos (the sauce was the signature spicy sweet combo - that if you don't alternate with some plain momos or deliciously sweet mango lassi - can start to burn but in a good way. The momos were bursting with flavor and I absolutely loved how crispy they were inspite of being of in sauce. The service was quick, and the restaurant was clean, spacious, parking was easy to find and I can't wait to come back even though it's 30 minutes away. read more

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we went at 7pm on a Saturday and were surprised that not many people were in the restaurant! we were seated immediately in a booth and ordered food shortly after. we shared the samosa chaat, which was creamy and tomato based. i ate the tandoori paneer, something i've never seen available on a menu! the music was quiet and the restaurant felt no frills with amazing food. they were also sensitive about my nut allergy which eased my worries! read more

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This is probably the best Indian food I've had. The buffet is phenomenal. And evening dining is excellent too. The service is great and the ambiance is simple and peaceful. read more

Your taste buds will remind to to keep coming back to this ATX gem. We have been here many times and have never been disappointed. Lunch buffet offers broad tasting opportunities. Very kind staff & clean. It is spacious, but basic for the decor. This adds to the charm. Don't really wish to share this find, but I want them to be around for a long time! read more

We had been to the buffet before Covid and really liked the place .. Food was really good . So wanted to give it a try again after buffet is open again . Very disappointed.. will never go back again.. food was all dried up..not too tasty.. only tried vegetarian dishes though.. not worth the price .. had food poisoning from something I ate read more

Huge buffet, good price. Everything tasted great. I was surprised it was not more crowded at lunch.

Absolutely delicious and unique food. And very nice people who work here. Love it. We have been three times now and it gets better each time. read more

I'd been meaning to check out Himalaya Kosheli for a while, and I'm glad I finally got to it! We ordered the chili momos, goat curry, and pasanda with chicken. The chili momos were excellent--lots of spice, good filling. The goat curry was delicious, but the pasanda was probably my favorite. I've never had anything quite like it. The sauce was incredibly creamy because of the mix of pistachios and cashews. I would have loved a tiny bit of spice, but the chicken was tender and well cooked, and the dish just had tons of flavor. Service was friendly, and it looks like the restaurant might serve buffets on the weekend. I'd love to do that to check out more of their menu in future. read more

Himalaya Kosheli - Naan, chicken lazeez, chicken pasanda, and goat curry - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is a long overdue review. This place is my favorite Indian restaurant of all time. I've eaten there and have ordered takeout from them. The food is always fresh and super flavorful without burning a hole in your stomach. Compared with other Indian restaurants, I also find the food to be lighter that doesn't drag me down read more

This place is definitely busy on a Friday night! We came on a Friday night around 6:45pm and there were only two other tables. As the night went on families were coming in to dine and tables were filling up. There were a lot of people ordering take out from here so I couldn't wait to try it. We started with the chicken chili momos and chicken lollipops. Then we had the chicken choila, chicken thukpa, achari chicken with garlic naan. The food came out hot and fresh. Everything was tasty and spicy as we requested. It was my first time having chicken thukpa. The broth was hearty and the noodles were good. The check out process was cool! You scan the receipt on your phone and pay that way. I went that route since the server was busy tending to tables and handling to go orders. I can see why this place gets busy it is excellent. read more

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Chill environment, super nice staff, delicious food! Very tasty. The buffet is totally worth the money. The food may not look appealing at first sight because they are all in sauce, but the sauce, oh so many flavors. Love/ it! read more

Himalaya Kosheli - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely fabulous food. I've been to Nepal and Northern India twice and this restaurant is the best I have ever had outside of perhaps one there. read more

Fabulous food for both carnivores, omnivores, and vegetarians/vegans. Also they mark gluten free options and they have many. I hope they are in business a long time. read more

This has been our go to place for healthy, veggie heavy meals and we were so looking forward to dinner tonight. The restaurant did not ensure one of the lids was snapped on to a dish and it spilled all over the other dishes. None of the dishes tasted like they normally do - did they get a new chef???? The palak paneer was bland and mine had broccoli in it. The malai kofta and the paneer makhani were tasteless. And the daal dish was lacking in beans/lentils with a heavy tomato and onion flavor. Very disappointing. read more

I've never had Nepanese food before so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. I would say after trying it, Himalaya Kosheli is definitely a good restaurant but not sure if I like it from a personal taste perspective as the flavor profile doesn't jive with me, but I'm sure many others love it, so I'll respect it with an appropriate rating. We tried the chicken momos, goat curry, palaak paneer and a garlic naan and everything was decent. The momos were the most unique dumplings I've had, since I've never dipped dumplings in chutney but they're very flavorful and have a spicy kick somewhere. The goat meat in the curry is super tender and my friend really enjoyed it. Palaak paneer I have to say I've had better elsewhere, but it's serviceable here. I wish there was more paneer in my dish. Garlic naan is delicious as it should be. They have a pretty extensive menu, so plenty to try if you're adventurous. read more

This place had pretty good rating so we wanted to try it out. Veg momos- momos were decent. The filling of veggies was a bit less, but the taste was good. These momos were different than what we've had at Everest or other places. The chutneys were good too. Malai Kofta and Naan- I must say, their naan is very soft, so loved it! The sabji is a little on the sweet side. The kofta were pretty huge, soft and full of veggies. Again, the kofta filling I had here was different from other places, but it was quite nice. The quantity was lesser than we expected though. Mango lassi- oddly, the mango lassi had a very prominent taste of peanuts in it, so didn't enjoy it as much. The place is quite nice with light music and service was good too. Overall, a good place. read more

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Himalaya Kosheli is in an unassuming plaza on Spicewood, near Asia Cafe, which (by the way) is a great place to get Chinese food in Austin. I came here with two friends around 8:30pm and they were pretty busy. Though it did seem like they may not have had enough people in the kitchen. We had to wait 10-15 minutes to get a seat. Lots of things to choose from. We ordered the Jhol momo, himalaya goat curry, chicken pasanda, and the coco shrimp curry. I think most of us agreed that the coco shrimp curry was the best! There was a little bit of heat to it, but considering how shrimp is pretty pricey when eating out, $14 is a decent price! The goat curry was a little disappointing because there were SO many bones in it, you had to nibble & suck to get at the meat, and watch out for any bone splinters. In my opinion, it's not worth the effort. The chicken pasanda was pretty good as well. So the server said the jhol momo were soup dumplings, so me and one friend thought it would be like xiao long bao. Actually it's more accurate to call it 'dumpling soup'. It's a soup with several dumplings in it. Despite the misaccuracy, the taste was still superb. The red onion and spices in it gave it a tangyness to it so you could really enjoy it spoon after spoon. While service was a little slow that day, the server did let us know they were a little behind, also was able to bring out extra rice rather quickly when we needed it. I'd definitely love to come here again. read more

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My husband and I found this spot around 2 years ago and it is hands down our favorite Indian/ Nepalese restaurant we have been to. We have been back to this restaurant more times than any other in Austin- it's the best comfort food we could ask for. The flavors are incredible in everything we have tried. The Masala Chai, chicken tikka masala, chicken momos, garlic naan, gulab jamun, and kheer are among our favorites. It's always great to see Sandeep and Karina when we walk in- they are so kind and always make us feel at home! The music choice in the restaurant always creates a good ambiance as well. If you have never tried Kosheli, you are missing out. read more