One of my go-to-spots! I appreciate the traditional food options and the atmosphere. The service is exceptional and the owners come talk to you and remember your orders. It's this type of private establishment that needs to be supported. read more

Himalaya, a Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant in Berlin, has been on my radar for a while because of its high overall Yelp rating. We recently moved closer and I decided to try it for a work at home lunch day. I did no research before going. It turns out that Himalaya does not presently have a dine in option, which is fine because I live nearby. I walked in to look at the menu and order. I'm not sure if the person who helped me was having an off day, or maybe he's used to regular customers ordering ahead and didn't like having to change his routine, but he was not particularly welcoming. No smile or friendly greeting. I'm fairly sure that he rolled his eyes when I went to pay with cash. I don't know who this person was relative to the restaurant, but it didn't set a good tone. I ordered from the Lunch Specials. I ordered the Chicken Saag special which came with Basmati Rice and Naan. I don't remember the exact cost, but I remember being surprised at how inexpensive it was. Everything on the Lunch Special menu was inexpensive relative to places I frequent. I was told that it would be 10 minutes. I returned around 15 minutes later and my order was ready. All of the food was at least OK to pretty good, but didn't really pop for me. I'm much more familiar with Indian restaurants than I am with Nepalese and Himalayan restaurants, but some of the dishes share names. I'm not sure if there are seasoning and other variations in Indian versus Nepalese cuisine, or if any variations are more based upon the chefs cooking the meals. In any event, Himalaya's version of both the Saag and the chicken in the Saag were different than I'm used to. I prefer the way the Saag is seasoned in my favorite Indian places in CT. I feel like the chicken in most Indian restaurants is kebab style and is cooked in a tandoori oven. Himalaya's chicken had a rougher texture and seemed like it was perhaps roasted. It was pretty good, but probably my least favorite Saag dish I've had in a while. The Basmati rice was fine. The naan was OK. The texture and flavor didn't measure up to my favorite Indian restaurants. I have multiple nearby Indian restaurants that I prefer to Himalaya. In light of that and my less than positive service experience, I'm unlikely to return to Himalaya. However, given Himalaya's strong overall rating, it's clear that others have had good experiences and maybe you'll have better luck than I did. And as I said, the lunch specials are a good value. 3 Stars read more

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A quiet neighborhood Indian/ Nepali restaurant. Great variety of dishes, and tasty also. This place deserves to be better known. Friendly staff, good food. Fair prices. Definitely a good choice for eating out or in the restaurant. read more

Himalaya hits the spot, especially on a rainy day (which we seem to be having a lot of lately). Not far from the Berlin train station, Himalaya is takeout only, and seems to have been for some time. The dining room is darkened and blocked off, with a sign directing you to the pickup table. There was a noticeable smell of mold upon entering...possibly due to the aforementioned rain? But the food was perfectly fine, if a little chilly in temperature. Nothing a quick zap in the microwave can't fix. I went with good ol' chicken tikka masala, but there are plenty of options for the more adventurous. You are required to choose a spice level, and as the heat increases, so does the price! I chose "mild" but would definitely kick it up a notch or two next time. All in all, I enjoyed my quick lunch and would put Himalaya on the short list next time I'm craving Indian takeout. read more

Himalaya Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan Bread - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

We ordered takeout from Himalaya tonight (upon pickup we realized it's takeout only anyway.) It's a rainy cold day here so Indian food is always a cozy comfort food option to us. The food was ready in 25 minutes as promised. Everyone there is quiet, but polite and kind. The tikka masala is a home run. The flavors are on point and the best we've had since our favorite Indian place in Wallingford closed down pre covid. The color is stunning and the depth of flavor is unmatched. The portion is generous also - we split the entree and were stuffed. The picture I posted was half an entree for reference. Next time I would ask to kick up the heat(spice) a notch as it is very mild. Please note that in general I prefer food very spicy. So if you do not like spice, please know you can order this without fear. We also ordered vegetarian samosas and garlic naan. Both were a nice surprise and even better than we imagined. This is our new go-to for Indian and we will be frequent flyers for sure! read more

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Mostly take out restaurant with very good food & excellent service. Very pleasant owners.

Food arrived burned see photo -- never again! If you want repeat business and people talking about your restaurant, you can't serve burnt food in your takeout orders... No excuse for it. read more

Not bad, not great. I think I was expecting more out of the flavor of the goat vindaloo. I might try it again, just seeing as the only take out Indian dish I get is the vindaloo I'm not sure. The meal doesn't come with naan which bothered me and the flavor was just one note. Maybe it was an off night? read more

the food taste great and its my go to spot for indian food near me. i order to go and the food was definitely fresh. the workers are quiet yet still super polite. i love the place and i love supporting them. read more

We stopped in on short notice to get a take out order, as the restaurant was still not doing seating at the time, and they had no buffet going, of course, so we ordered a la carte. We had extremely plentiful entrees with plenty of rice, large appetizers, and good sauce sides. Some downsides for inconsistent spicing (we asked for both dishes hot, one came out super bland and the other was only American-hot, if you will allow), and we asked for lassi to go, and we got it in...soup containers? Also, we have actual (half-)Himalayan-Nepalese first cousins, so have had probably more dishes in the cuisine than most Americans, and can safely say there was no Himalayan cuisine here -- it has strong Northern India fare in addition to the pan-Indian staples, but the name of the restaurant is a misnomer. That said it was pretty good Indian food and we were happy with that for what it was. We appreciate having good vegetarian options and we'd go back again. The place did seem dim and in need of a cleaning (including the kitchen), but we'll give them some allowance for the pandemic and the irregular routines. read more

Somewhere over China Six thousand miles away I could buzz the Himalayas Barrel roll above Hong Kong Set her down in San Francisco To the clanging of the gong (Jimmy Buffett) I walked into Himalaya yesterday fully expecting to see a lunch buffet, but either I misread some reviews or they have changed their lunch buffet policy. Oh well, I was in the mood for Indian, so I stayed and as I was checking out the menu, a nice complimentary dish of very thin and crisp poppadum (Indian bread) and a trio of sauces and chutneys appeared. There were sweet onions in a mild red sauce, a light brownish sweet sauce that reminded me of a vinaigrette, and a mildly spicy green sauce. I finished all of them! I went straight to the lunch menu and chose Shrimp Korma ($10.90) with a medium spice level. Very soon, I had three dishes plopped onto my table - a nice portion of Basmati rice, quite a few slices of Naan bread, and a piping hot dish with five shrimp in a traditional Indian Curry sauce. It tasted great, and that medium level spice was a sneaky bastard, it had a slow developing burn and I loved it. Thank you Himalaya, I had a very enjoyable lunch indeed, no buffet withstanding. read more

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This place food poisoned the F out of me. We are blessed my wife didn't eat as much or was able to handle it better, as she is pregnant and they could have caused her to miscarriage. I had horrific symptoms, but will you spare you from describing them. The food didn't taste all that good either. Save yourself the risk. read more

We love good Indian food and luckily we found his spot only 10 minutes from home. Just be aware right now it is takeout or delivery only. We ordered the lamb samosa app garlic naan, lamb korma, and lamb vindaloo. When I got home and opened the bag I was pleasantly surprised! They packed that thin cracker I believe is called papadum with different dipping sauces...oh so tasty. The lamb samosa had nice spices mixed in the ground lamb with a nice crisp on the outside. Garlic naan had lots of garlic and herbs on it. Both entrees were delicious and came with rice to serve with. Definitely worth a try if your craving Indian! read more

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Delicious food! The service was prompt, and easy. I made friends with all the staff and they are kind people!

My had the navrataran korma and I had paneer tikka masala. Both dishes were excellent. Not spicy at all, as we requested. Excellent service. We will be back. 8/2/18 Back again, on our way home from vacation. Had the same thing. Delicious. Not spicy. Great service. Wish we lived in Connecticut. We'd be here every week! read more

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Went and they were closed for dining in open only for takeout. All the exits to the dining room were covered.

It's a shame that there's not more Indian restaurants near where I live. Another meeting on the other side of the state, and another opportunity to sample Indian food, this time, a buffet! Since this was for a meeting, the selection probably wasn't as extensive as it would be for their lunches, but still, at least to me, a great assortment of Indian foods - Dahl, chicken tikka masala, paneer, basmati rice, green beans and, of course, plenty of naan. I found myself going back to sample more, even though I was almost full. The food was well-prepared, the staff friendly and helpful, and, even though the decor was rather plain, it was a welcoming environment. Another place that, if I find myself in this section of the state, would visit again. read more

My new favorite restaurant! I cannot wait to return. I love the availability and variety of vegetarian/vegan as well meat dishes. So many things to choose from that it was difficult to decide. I chose the Kutchcumber salad and Baigan Bartha served with lovely basmati rice. Both were generous portions, and so wonderfully and deliciously prepared! I was even given a rice pudding for dessert. Very nice touch. Staff was polite and attentive. Décor simple and most understated, restaurant is clean. I am looking to returning as soon as possible to try out the Chef Special (Thali) and then all the other dishes! And I'll take photos! read more

This is a very low key hidden gem - if you like Indian food or are somewhat interested in trying Indian food you should come here. The malai kofta was a revelation, this is one of our favorite dishes and in all of the places we have eaten this was up in the top of our list - the sauce was beautifully nutty and creamy and the koftas themselves were light and not dense as golf balls. Egg plant was great as was chicken bhuna. Now, in all of the places that we have eaten in the US and UK, there are only two restaurants that cook chicken vindaloo with a base of vinegar and chili's - Himalaya is not one of them but their vindaloo is still very tasty indeed with a slight hint of vinegar. I would like to see bone in meat but I understand that most people are not into that - oh well - their loss! Now finally, just a little icing on the cake - salted lassi totally fantastic and they also included a few papadums with chutney and a small tub of wonderful coconut rice pudding - just enough to taste! Sine we live close by this place will become a regular slot for us - go try it! read more

I just put my fork down to write this review... The papadum was the best I've had and we loved our biryanis. Ordered to go and our portions were enormous. Garlic naan was amazing. Would definitely eat here again! read more

Love this place! Ordered takeout a few times and always happy with our orders. Food is delicious and prepared in a timely manner.

Friendly staff, clean restaurant, good food. The naan are better than any in the area. If you like your rice with raisins and cashews the pea pullao is for you. If you like spicy you have to request it from what I hear. Will be back again to try some more dishes read more

So tasty! Always fast, delicious food. A touch on the pricier side but honestly worth it for the amount of flavor in everything.

Always excited to visit new Indian restaurants, glad to see this one pop up and have a new place to go, also nice to have the Himalayan/Nepalese option. I eat Indian food often, like 2-3 times a week. I think I have been to every Indian restaurant in CT, so one near home is always welcome. Went in for dinner, ordered from the menu (not sure if there was a buffet). Ambience is pretty generic restaurant in a box type deal, no real decorations and if you walked in and and didn't know better it could have been a pizzeria, diner or chinese restaurant. Music seemed to be a generic droning sitar and tabla loop. Overall the space is very clean, which is good since it's a new restaurant. For most of our visit we were the only patrons, so we had a lot of "how is your food" visits but after about a dozen of those we were left alone for quite a l o n g time, finished dinner and w a i t e d for the check. The one thing I do notice here is the prices are pretty reasonable, maybe everything was a dollar or two less than at other restaurants I frequent. The food was OK, but after seeing all these five star reviews I expected to be amazed by what we were served but honestly it just didn't live up to the hype, my face did not melt with glee. I am vegetarian so maybe the veg side is less exciting than the meat dishes? Not sure but I feel am being generous with 3 stars! The fried foods on our mixed veg appetizer platter had that old used up frying oil taste. Rice was stuck together in big clumps. Garlic Naan was good. Korma and Paneer Tikka were both ok but very bland, almost no spice when we asked for "medium", so next time in I guess I will ask for "hotness". In other reviews I do see a few mentions of the buffets greatness and the low price, so my next time I stop in will be for lunch buffet and will see if its fresher and the spice and flavor is a bit more detectable. Hoping the quality gets better in time. read more

Himalaya Restaurant - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

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My friend and I love coming here during our lunch break. They have an all you can eat lunch buffet with a nice variety of food. My ultimate favorite dishes are the Palak Paneer and the Chicken Tiki Masala. I also highly recommend the Keer for dessert! read more

Himalaya Restaurant - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

We tried Himalaya for takeout and it was ok. Food was decent but portions are very small for the price. My only comparison for indian food in the area is Utsav in Wethersfield and i prefer that restaurant. read more

The 3 stars are for the service. We went very close to the closing time but they didn't kick us out or say that only xyz you can order like other restaurants do. I appreciate that. But the food wasn't quiet like the reviews I read. We asked for medium spiciness which they did but food was little blunt. We ordered drums of heaven, chilli fish and gobi manchurian. All food had a very thick flour coating which I believe made the food not tasty. Location wise I am not sure how much people would visit Berlin to try out Indian/Himalayan cuisine but 20 minutes from Hartford wasn't too far. The staff was very courteous and good. read more

WARNING: RESTAURANT IS CLOSED FOR DINE-IN. If you're really going to play the Covid card 2 years into this, at least have the decency to publish that you are take-out only. It shows you updated your hours 9 days ago on your page; you couldn't do it then? Checked your website too. Nothing. They told me that they are always closed when I called to check so it's not even like there is any doubt. We drove 40 minutes to get here and got scammed; don't make the same mistake. They are hoping you will order the meal and eat in your car at their door in misery. read more

Great Indian food!! The best I've had since Darbar in Branford. Clean and well run with friendly staff.

Himalaya showed up when we tried to look up Nepalese restaurants in area. Nicely tucked in a quiet plaza, the restaurant is small but neatly laid out with booths and a buffet area. We went for dinner and ordered Hakka Noodles, Veg Momos, Tandoori Shrimp and Manchurian. Tandoori Shrimps were served on a sizzler platter and had the right spices that really appealed to the taste buds. It was our best choice for the evening. Halka Noodles were, let's say I have had better at average places. Same goes for manchurian. Momos were nicely done with mild spicy filling and really good sauce to go with. read more

Himalaya Restaurant - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

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Back on my radar. Lunch Buffet is served Friday & Saturday only. The selection covers the gamut, quality is excellent, service and friendly atmosphere is off the charts. Today, yellow lentil dahl, lamb khadai, chicken tikka masala, green beans, basmati rice, tandoor chicken, naan, pasta dish, and more. Each was prepared beautifully. The staff is awesome. I've had other dishes in the past and have NEVER been disappointed. Heading back soon. read more

I have now dined at this restaurant twice and both times the food was superb. This restaurant is a little gem hidden in a small shopping center in Berlin, CT. The meal starts with a generous basket of papadum that are crisp and taste home made. None of those mass produced papadums that look like small round taco chips. I ordered an appetizer of paneer pakora. They were puffy pockets filled with delicious paneer and gently friend to a golden brown. The main course consisted of chicken and lamb korma. Theses dishes had a generous amount of meat and cashews, in a marvelous cashew cream sauce. The sauce was not too heavy and spiced to perfection. Even the basmati rice was incredibly flavorful and buttery. The service is very attentive and the waiter was eager to please. This is a fantastic place. I wish I lived closer by because I would visit this place weekly! read more

A little piece of heaven in a mini-strip mall!!! I was actually looking for ramen, but they were closed, and I saw this place as I drove back. Good choice!! Chicken Vindaloo, veggie pakoras, and I was king of the hill!!! It was ready in 5 minutes, came with gorgeous Badmati rice and poppadoms, three different chutneys, great service, and I dropped $20 with the tip!! How sweet is that!!!! read more

We regularly get uber eats delivery from Himalaya. The food is consistently good. Our favorites are the roti, garlic naan, chicken saag, and chicken tikka masala. I enjoy spicy food and when you ask for the food spicy here they are pretty serious. The grades for spicy here are at a scovil tier higher than other new england restaurants. Definitely recommend. read more

Hidden gem. The restaurant setting can use some life but honestly, who cares when the food is great! The goat curry with rice (extra spicy) is remarkable. You can taste the flavor with every chew. This location delivers when you ask for "spicy" so be cautious of the amount of spice you ask for. 5 stars! read more

Awesome find, doesn't look like much but food is flavorful, hot to the table and delicious. My wife and i will be back for sure.

The Himalaya is one of our favorite restaurants in Berlin. My husband and I go there on a regular basis. The staff is always welcoming the ambience quiet and the food is delicious. I'm not too good with spicy food and they are always willing to adjust to my taste. I highly recommend a visit to Himalaya!! read more

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The food and customer service was incredible. Manager (or owner, not quite sure) was out on the floor assisting with every thing and checking on tables. Everyone was so kind. Food was perfect. We're only staying for a week in the area but want to go back every day. Highly recommend. read more

Super impressed by this place. The lunch buffet is hard to beat (price / quality) with a good mix of standards and more interesting options. Fresh, well stocked, and flavorful. Dinner was also quite good - although I've mostly ordered along the Indian menu. Ambience is a little plain / simple, but in terms of the food, I'm a big fan! read more

PLEASE TRY THIS PLACE! Great place right here in town. Kept wanting to try based on other reviews and finally did. Why did I wait! Went in alone on a Friday night and received a friendly greeting and was seated right away. Ordered the veg Samosa, which was outstanding, crispy, hint of spice. Main course I went with the chicken tiki Masala and naan. Again outstanding tender chicken rich creamy sauce. I ask for medium spice which was spicy, but I may still be willing to try the Hot spicy. Not sure what the couple near me ordered, but they could not stop talking about how amazing their dinner was as well. Service was great staff very friendly. PLEASE VISIT THIS PLACE Try something new other than our towns dinners or pizza joints. You will have new favorite. I know I do. read more