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I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally made it in. I was not disappointed. The service was really good. Unlike some other reviews I saw, the owner came over, introduced himself, asked what we liked, checked for food allergies, and gave helpful recommendations. He really went above and beyond for us. We ordered a variety of dishes so I got to try a little bit of everything, and everyone enjoyed their food. I'm a big fan of biryani and hadn't found any good biryani here since I moved, but this one was made just right. The garlic naan was exceptional. The shrimp was good, and the fried chicken was delicious and seasoned very well. The sauce on the side paired perfectly. I also had the steak and it was super tender. I like spicy food. This wasn't overly spicy for me, but it might be a bit much for someone who doesn't enjoy heat. The mint lemonade was also really good. One helpful tip: your bill is slightly cheaper if you pay cash instead of card. Overall, this is the best Indian food I've had so far. I've tried Agas and wasn't a big fan. Himalaya for the win.
We got the chicken biryani to-go, and we've done this for years now. If anything, I think it tastes better over time. We went in and ordered the biryani to-go and it came within 5 minutes, so service was really fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is like any other Indian restaurant inside. It's a little tight in terms of seating, but I think a lot of people order to-go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The actual chicken in the biryani was so soft and easily cut apart. It was almost like the tenderness of a tandoori chicken, and the rice wasn't super oily either. They also gave a side box of cut onions, cabbage, and a green mint chutney that was a little limey. The mint chutney was so good, and I don't remember getting this in the past. Will definitely continue the tradition of getting biryani to-go from here. Love it.
Ordered their Combo lunch platter. A must for lunch and great value! Besides their main dinner entrees, this lunch combo is the best first introduction plate to the restaurant. It has a little bit of everything to sample out. Portions may seem averagely small but it super filling! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was prompt and the ambiance gives a personal cafe feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
I went with my family to celebrate my husband's birthday at Himalaya restaurant. Honestly? I wanted to give the restaurant 4/5 due to the service being a bit poor: they're a bit understaffed compared to the sheer number of patrons that visit. But the food quality is so good I have to give it 5/5. We got the steak kebabs which were cooked perfectly: juicy, a bit pink in the middle and for 39.99 pretty decently portioned. We also got the mutton biryani which honestly blows Aga's out of the water. It's super spicy, filled to the brim with meat, and the rice is so fluffy and nice. Another big recommendation I have to give is the chicken hara masala, which may be my favorite dish in Houston now. Another big plus was that the owner came around often, spoke with us, and even sang happy birthday and gave a bunch of gulab jamun to my husband. All in all, a great experience. I hope to come back soon. I didn't get any photos of the dishes since my phone died, but my sister snapped a picture of the men of the hour
Ok the garlic butter naan is some of the best. So good. My friend got the goat curry. I ordered the special grilled bbq platter. Service was great. We ordered too much food. Had to take it to go. The goat curry was good. But the bbq platter was better. However, from the bbq platter. The really good meat was really the steak, which is sold separately and called Sandy's steak tikka bourdain. Succulent meat, great flavor, perfectly cooked. On the bbq platter some of the pieces of meat were dry, some were juicy, one was too spicy for me, I liked the fresh bell pepper that it came with and the green cilantro/parsley sauce. Very interesting.
Himalaya is a small, causal spot that you could consider "hole in the wall" except that it receives well-established restaurant levels of business. The food is amazing, but the service is a little pushy in terms of trying to get you to add things on after your order is placed, even after you refuse multiple times. (We were asked if we wanted to add naan or a mango lassi probably 5 or 6 times and that "everyone does it, you want it trust me" which was a little off putting). But the food makes up for what they lack in atmosphere or service. The special butter chicken is so flavorful, creamy, and intense - one of the best I've tried. The spinach paneer was also one of the best I've had and I wished I could've taken one to go. And the chicken biryani was humongous and with good portions and a large amount of chicken. Ultimately the food was very satisfying and between two people we couldn't even finish these three things! I'd definitely come back for the food, I'd just have lower expectations going in about service. It did leave an impression on me that makes me hesitate to give it a full 5 stars. However, Himalaya has a reputation for a reason, and I'll be a repeat customer for sure!
The garlic naan was delicious (crispy, fluffy and delicate). The minced garlic and butter on top was very fragrant. The butter chicken is different from what I remember, but it's full of spices and tender chunks. The portion is a small/medium bowl and doesn't come with rice. A small bowl of rice is the same size, while a regular comes on a plate. The rice is always well cooked. The saag paneer was a chunky creamy spinach dish with cubes of paneer. The seasoning and oils' flavors were pretty apparent. I really wanted to try the fried chicken as it sounded interesting. It takes 20-25 minutes from ordering. The chicken breasts were sliced thin and deep fried. The wings were crispy but not as flavorful as the breasts. The chicken pieces were moist and crispy (thin and crispy batter).
Great place to enjoy family style food. Can't remember everything that we ordered, but I will list what I do remember and say everything was delicious. Chicken Hará Masala - 4/5 Chicken Tikka Masala - I am a fan of anything chicken tikka masala, if the flavor isn't there then the food is not good. It's a simple dish that if it's not good, for me can make or break if I revisit. Luckily, it was delicious, and this dish also had competition with the steak tikka. I wanted 2nd's and 3rds of it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is intimate in a cozy space in a plaza off southwest freeway, parking is within the plaza and seems safe enough, but still don't leave your valuables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick and efficient, the manager/owner came and checked on us a couple of times and overall made the visit all the more enjoyable, because I was feasting with family. The place is bring your own wine (that and the chicken tikka masala are how they got me to come visit. Looking forward to my next visit.
This is a review for a charity dinner I purchased at an auction held by the Periwinkle Foundation at their Iron Sommelier Event in 2024. We finally got around to putting the event together in October of this year. Bottom line that Chef Kaiser and his team put together one of the most awesome meals that our 8 guests could ever have imagined, especially since we all love this kind of cuisine. And our host from Periwinkle - Jim Veal brought some kick butt wines and made for an exceptional host. If you don't know the Periwinkle Foundation - you should look them up as they area wonderful organization. In a nutshell, they provide camping experiences and other events for kids at Texas Children that are impacted by cancer and other devastating illnesses. These folks are saints. Ok, enough of the public service announcement, lets talk about the meal. As I said, the food was flowing from the minute we sat down. As you may know, Himalaya is located in an unassuming strip center in what might be referred to as Houston's "India Town" area. Chef Kaiser Lashkiri has been nominated for James Beard Awards and featured on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown TV Show and also on Andrew Zimmern's show The Zimmern List. And he was an awesome host and kept our guests pleased with both his hospitality and his wit. We started with his famous Pakistani Fried Chicken. The chicken has the skin removed and is marinated in a bunch of spices, then breaded and fried. One guest raved that it was the best fried chicken ever and it was very good fried chicken. What followed next were described as Pakidillas (Pakistani version of Mexican Quesadillas) with braised beef inside an Indian flatbread. Very good, but pretty filling. Then we were served a mound of Beef Biryani. Woah was it good, and we still had a bunch to take home at the end of the night. We were then served three different curries - a butter chicken, a chicken tikka masala, and a green curry chicken. Each with distinct and vibrant tastes. A large plate of his Hunters Beef came out next along with another braised beef kind of dish. And I almost forgot - We had two large platters of different grilled meats from lamb, to beef, to chicken with different seasonings. Everything was on point. My favorite bite of the night was probably the green curry chicken, but everything was fantastic, as were our hosts both Jim and Kaiser equally. Everyone left with full belly's and smiling faces. Thank you Himalaya!!
Full stop Enough with the hating on this restaurant in the reviews!! Go look at all the reviews and restaurants I have given and add this spot to the top of the list!! I love me some Aga's yet this place takes the cake for sure. The butter chicken is creamy and decadent and the Garlic Naan fresh, pillowy and all that butter....c'mon now. I'm getting paid $0 for this review and paying close to $120 for 2 people for all the stuff I ordered!!! worth it- those Sandy steaks...my lawd. Just come eat here already- everyone knows the hole in the wall restaurants are the best! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even better when you see Anthony Bourdain and Zimmerman on the wall![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is not rude and neither are the owners... Walk in with a great attitude and you shouldn't have any issues. I came on a random weekday at 11 AM right when it opened and within 10 to 15 minutes, it was packed to the core and the staff was so great about getting all the orders and the dishes out in a timely manner. Truly amazing and my favorite Indian spot in Houston so far! That's a huge statement. Everyone knows how international our town is and how many great Indian restaurants are in this town as well! I was so surprised that I had never heard of this place and I even went to research him on YouTube and the chef has such a great story. You have got to give this place a try and leave a review because this is a hidden gem!
[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent! Found this place from researching other people's Best Lists. It's a Mom and Pop place. Casual vibes. One of the best places to eat in Houston.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with the veggie samosas. They were good. Definitely get the Fried Chicken! It was served with a garlicky butter and spice dipping sauce that was very addicting. Their Chicken Tikka Masala was unique; it tasted different than what we've had before - lots of cardamom spice. My wife said it was her favorite. Service was friendly; the owner checked in on us. Loved that this place is BYOB. We paired our meal with a Grenache based wine from Paso Robles - RIISE (IYKYK). Parking was easy.
Came after seeing a few Tiktoks of the owner advertising the food and was very pleasantly surprised by the dishes. We ordered the garlic naan, the steak tikka, and the goat masala with a side of rice. The garlic naan was not only delicious but also smelled great -filling my nose with the essence of garlic right when it hit the table. The tops of the naan were doused in a generous amount of garlic butter and parsley and came out warm and whole as though they were right out of the tandoor. (8/10) The steak tikka was the star of our meal. Though I'm not a big steak person, when I heard this was an Anthony Bourdain approved steak I knew I had to give it a try. The steak was not only super juicy and tender, but the Indian spices and flavors really elevated this dish and made it one of the best steaks I've ever had. This along with the herby green yogurt sauce it comes with is a must try when coming here. Though the dish is one of the pricier dishes in is worth every penny and comes in a generous portion. (8.5/10) The goat masala was also very tasty and the meat was tender. Dipping the garlic naan in the curry was definitely another highlight of this meal. This dish was a solid goat curry, however, I have had better as I felt like the flavor of it was less complex than other goat curries I've had. (7/10) Overall, the food was delicious and packed with authentic flavors. I would definitely come back for the steak tikka and to try other menu items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very casual and they have a good amount of parking outside and seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
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4 stars. Stopped in for an early weekday dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place wasn't overly busy with dine-in, but the to-go orders were running nonstop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside isn't giant -- on the smaller side, with a lot of tables packed in, plus a couple of larger ones for bigger parties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pro Tip: The spice level is was Medium/low, so if you are expecting some very spicy dishes you need to ask for them. Frontier Beef Karhai, $19.50 -- 3.5/5. Himalayan fried chicken, $24.99 -- 4.5/5. Nice crispy batter, prepared a little differently than you're used to. It's skinless, bone-on chicken that's been filleted off the bone a bit, so instead of a plain drumstick, it's more like a filleted drumstick, with the breast filleted off, with a little bone left on to hold it together. The chicken was super tender and moist and the batter was crunchy. There's a bit of an Indian flavor profile, but not overwhelming -- I was actually hoping for a little more spice, kick, and heat. Still, very good chicken, and I'd try it again. Rice, 3.5/5. Solid side, but nothing spectacular. I've had much better. Garlic naan, $9 -- 3.5/5. Solid, big piece of naan. Would get it again. Service was quick. The food took a little while to come out, mostly because of the fried chicken -- though we ordered that right when we sat down, then ordered the rest about ten minutes later as we looked over the menu. If you've lived in Houston all your life, I highly suggest giving this place a try. It's one of those Houston staples that's been around, and some of the things they do are really good and a little different. That said, from a value perspective I think a place like Aga's outshines them just slightly. I've had many of the same curries at Aga's and find them a touch better, and a slightly better value. In the end, it's a totally fine place for takeout or to sit down and eat give it a try. Would recommend, and would return. read more
Having lived in Houston since prior to 2004, I honestly can't believe my first time to the Himalaya Restaurant was just recently. Start with their mint lemonade or iced chai tea. These are some of the best drinks I've ever had at any type of Indo-Pak restaurants in Houston. The mint lemonade was definitely in a league of its own. We didn't go for any appetizers, just went straight in to the entrées. The Chicken Hara Masala Supreme. Just wow, chef's kiss. Think cut up chicken thighs in a green curry that almost has a salsa like mouth feel with vegetables. Absolutely decadent. The Steak Tikka. Round of applause. I overheard the owner telling other tables that it's the best steak in Houston. I'll say it's the best steak I've ever had at an Indo-Pak restaurant. The steak was super tender it had that famous Tikka style smokiness. The Butter Chicken. Pretty damn solid. The gravy was silky and perfectly textured. They also use chicken thighs for this, which makes it even better. The Saag Paneer. It was all right, I've had better at other places, but still super solid. The Paneer was fresh and was great on all the various naans we got. For the naan, we just got the garlic and the butter naan. They are absolutely great when they come straight out of the tandoor oven, but I found that they get a little too hard if not eaten quickly. I'm sure they would reheat really well. We also tried the spicy rocket naan and it decent. I would just stick with garlic and butter. The only miss for me was the Mutton Biryani. Don't get me wrong, it's a solid biryani dish, but I've had better that had a little bit more flavor. The mutton was very tender, but the opportunity was making the rice a little bit less clunky. I see a lot of reviews with people hating on things like service or area. Let me just say we had no issues with service. The service was top-notch. We spent $222 with tip across three people. A little pricey but totally worth it. read more
5 months ago
Dinner in the Mahatma Gandhi District in Houston, Texas is worth a visit if Indian food is your thing. Had the most delicious and authentic experience at Himalaya restaurant. I'd tried their lamb vindaloo, basmati rice, and masala tea. This was my first time eating the combo of Indian and Pakistani food. The food was such so delicious and I felt as though it was cooked and served with passion and love. The curry was indeed flavorful, not too spicy, juicy and tender lamb meat with crunchy small diced potatoes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience in this restaurant was so family oriented, filled with positive vibes, delicious food aroma, very engaging and respectful staff and a hospitable chef.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Chef even sent me home with gulab jamun! Highly recommend dinning here. read more
22 days ago
I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally made it in. I was not disappointed. The service was really good. Unlike some other reviews I saw, the owner came over, introduced himself, asked what we liked, checked for food allergies, and gave helpful recommendations. He really went above and beyond for us. We ordered a variety of dishes so I got to try a little bit of everything, and everyone enjoyed their food. I'm a big fan of biryani and hadn't found any good biryani here since I moved, but this one was made just right. The garlic naan was exceptional. The shrimp was good, and the fried chicken was delicious and seasoned very well. The sauce on the side paired perfectly. I also had the steak and it was super tender. I like spicy food. This wasn't overly spicy for me, but it might be a bit much for someone who doesn't enjoy heat. The mint lemonade was also really good. One helpful tip: your bill is slightly cheaper if you pay cash instead of card. Overall, this is the best Indian food I've had so far. I've tried Agas and wasn't a big fan. Himalaya for the win. read more
We got the chicken biryani to-go, and we've done this for years now. If anything, I think it tastes better over time. We went in and ordered the biryani to-go and it came within 5 minutes, so service was really fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is like any other Indian restaurant inside. It's a little tight in terms of seating, but I think a lot of people order to-go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The actual chicken in the biryani was so soft and easily cut apart. It was almost like the tenderness of a tandoori chicken, and the rice wasn't super oily either. They also gave a side box of cut onions, cabbage, and a green mint chutney that was a little limey. The mint chutney was so good, and I don't remember getting this in the past. Will definitely continue the tradition of getting biryani to-go from here. Love it. read more
Ordered their Combo lunch platter. A must for lunch and great value! Besides their main dinner entrees, this lunch combo is the best first introduction plate to the restaurant. It has a little bit of everything to sample out. Portions may seem averagely small but it super filling! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was prompt and the ambiance gives a personal cafe feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
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I went with my family to celebrate my husband's birthday at Himalaya restaurant. Honestly? I wanted to give the restaurant 4/5 due to the service being a bit poor: they're a bit understaffed compared to the sheer number of patrons that visit. But the food quality is so good I have to give it 5/5. We got the steak kebabs which were cooked perfectly: juicy, a bit pink in the middle and for 39.99 pretty decently portioned. We also got the mutton biryani which honestly blows Aga's out of the water. It's super spicy, filled to the brim with meat, and the rice is so fluffy and nice. Another big recommendation I have to give is the chicken hara masala, which may be my favorite dish in Houston now. Another big plus was that the owner came around often, spoke with us, and even sang happy birthday and gave a bunch of gulab jamun to my husband. All in all, a great experience. I hope to come back soon. I didn't get any photos of the dishes since my phone died, but my sister snapped a picture of the men of the hour read more
Ok the garlic butter naan is some of the best. So good. My friend got the goat curry. I ordered the special grilled bbq platter. Service was great. We ordered too much food. Had to take it to go. The goat curry was good. But the bbq platter was better. However, from the bbq platter. The really good meat was really the steak, which is sold separately and called Sandy's steak tikka bourdain. Succulent meat, great flavor, perfectly cooked. On the bbq platter some of the pieces of meat were dry, some were juicy, one was too spicy for me, I liked the fresh bell pepper that it came with and the green cilantro/parsley sauce. Very interesting. read more
Himalaya is a small, causal spot that you could consider "hole in the wall" except that it receives well-established restaurant levels of business. The food is amazing, but the service is a little pushy in terms of trying to get you to add things on after your order is placed, even after you refuse multiple times. (We were asked if we wanted to add naan or a mango lassi probably 5 or 6 times and that "everyone does it, you want it trust me" which was a little off putting). But the food makes up for what they lack in atmosphere or service. The special butter chicken is so flavorful, creamy, and intense - one of the best I've tried. The spinach paneer was also one of the best I've had and I wished I could've taken one to go. And the chicken biryani was humongous and with good portions and a large amount of chicken. Ultimately the food was very satisfying and between two people we couldn't even finish these three things! I'd definitely come back for the food, I'd just have lower expectations going in about service. It did leave an impression on me that makes me hesitate to give it a full 5 stars. However, Himalaya has a reputation for a reason, and I'll be a repeat customer for sure! read more
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9 months ago
The garlic naan was delicious (crispy, fluffy and delicate). The minced garlic and butter on top was very fragrant. The butter chicken is different from what I remember, but it's full of spices and tender chunks. The portion is a small/medium bowl and doesn't come with rice. A small bowl of rice is the same size, while a regular comes on a plate. The rice is always well cooked. The saag paneer was a chunky creamy spinach dish with cubes of paneer. The seasoning and oils' flavors were pretty apparent. I really wanted to try the fried chicken as it sounded interesting. It takes 20-25 minutes from ordering. The chicken breasts were sliced thin and deep fried. The wings were crispy but not as flavorful as the breasts. The chicken pieces were moist and crispy (thin and crispy batter). read more
Great place to enjoy family style food. Can't remember everything that we ordered, but I will list what I do remember and say everything was delicious. Chicken Hará Masala - 4/5 Chicken Tikka Masala - I am a fan of anything chicken tikka masala, if the flavor isn't there then the food is not good. It's a simple dish that if it's not good, for me can make or break if I revisit. Luckily, it was delicious, and this dish also had competition with the steak tikka. I wanted 2nd's and 3rds of it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is intimate in a cozy space in a plaza off southwest freeway, parking is within the plaza and seems safe enough, but still don't leave your valuables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick and efficient, the manager/owner came and checked on us a couple of times and overall made the visit all the more enjoyable, because I was feasting with family. The place is bring your own wine (that and the chicken tikka masala are how they got me to come visit. Looking forward to my next visit. read more
This is a review for a charity dinner I purchased at an auction held by the Periwinkle Foundation at their Iron Sommelier Event in 2024. We finally got around to putting the event together in October of this year. Bottom line that Chef Kaiser and his team put together one of the most awesome meals that our 8 guests could ever have imagined, especially since we all love this kind of cuisine. And our host from Periwinkle - Jim Veal brought some kick butt wines and made for an exceptional host. If you don't know the Periwinkle Foundation - you should look them up as they area wonderful organization. In a nutshell, they provide camping experiences and other events for kids at Texas Children that are impacted by cancer and other devastating illnesses. These folks are saints. Ok, enough of the public service announcement, lets talk about the meal. As I said, the food was flowing from the minute we sat down. As you may know, Himalaya is located in an unassuming strip center in what might be referred to as Houston's "India Town" area. Chef Kaiser Lashkiri has been nominated for James Beard Awards and featured on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown TV Show and also on Andrew Zimmern's show The Zimmern List. And he was an awesome host and kept our guests pleased with both his hospitality and his wit. We started with his famous Pakistani Fried Chicken. The chicken has the skin removed and is marinated in a bunch of spices, then breaded and fried. One guest raved that it was the best fried chicken ever and it was very good fried chicken. What followed next were described as Pakidillas (Pakistani version of Mexican Quesadillas) with braised beef inside an Indian flatbread. Very good, but pretty filling. Then we were served a mound of Beef Biryani. Woah was it good, and we still had a bunch to take home at the end of the night. We were then served three different curries - a butter chicken, a chicken tikka masala, and a green curry chicken. Each with distinct and vibrant tastes. A large plate of his Hunters Beef came out next along with another braised beef kind of dish. And I almost forgot - We had two large platters of different grilled meats from lamb, to beef, to chicken with different seasonings. Everything was on point. My favorite bite of the night was probably the green curry chicken, but everything was fantastic, as were our hosts both Jim and Kaiser equally. Everyone left with full belly's and smiling faces. Thank you Himalaya!! read more
Full stop Enough with the hating on this restaurant in the reviews!! Go look at all the reviews and restaurants I have given and add this spot to the top of the list!! I love me some Aga's yet this place takes the cake for sure. The butter chicken is creamy and decadent and the Garlic Naan fresh, pillowy and all that butter....c'mon now. I'm getting paid $0 for this review and paying close to $120 for 2 people for all the stuff I ordered!!! worth it- those Sandy steaks...my lawd. Just come eat here already- everyone knows the hole in the wall restaurants are the best! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even better when you see Anthony Bourdain and Zimmerman on the wall![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is not rude and neither are the owners... Walk in with a great attitude and you shouldn't have any issues. I came on a random weekday at 11 AM right when it opened and within 10 to 15 minutes, it was packed to the core and the staff was so great about getting all the orders and the dishes out in a timely manner. Truly amazing and my favorite Indian spot in Houston so far! That's a huge statement. Everyone knows how international our town is and how many great Indian restaurants are in this town as well! I was so surprised that I had never heard of this place and I even went to research him on YouTube and the chef has such a great story. You have got to give this place a try and leave a review because this is a hidden gem! read more
[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent! Found this place from researching other people's Best Lists. It's a Mom and Pop place. Casual vibes. One of the best places to eat in Houston.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with the veggie samosas. They were good. Definitely get the Fried Chicken! It was served with a garlicky butter and spice dipping sauce that was very addicting. Their Chicken Tikka Masala was unique; it tasted different than what we've had before - lots of cardamom spice. My wife said it was her favorite. Service was friendly; the owner checked in on us. Loved that this place is BYOB. We paired our meal with a Grenache based wine from Paso Robles - RIISE (IYKYK). Parking was easy. read more
Came after seeing a few Tiktoks of the owner advertising the food and was very pleasantly surprised by the dishes. We ordered the garlic naan, the steak tikka, and the goat masala with a side of rice. The garlic naan was not only delicious but also smelled great -filling my nose with the essence of garlic right when it hit the table. The tops of the naan were doused in a generous amount of garlic butter and parsley and came out warm and whole as though they were right out of the tandoor. (8/10) The steak tikka was the star of our meal. Though I'm not a big steak person, when I heard this was an Anthony Bourdain approved steak I knew I had to give it a try. The steak was not only super juicy and tender, but the Indian spices and flavors really elevated this dish and made it one of the best steaks I've ever had. This along with the herby green yogurt sauce it comes with is a must try when coming here. Though the dish is one of the pricier dishes in is worth every penny and comes in a generous portion. (8.5/10) The goat masala was also very tasty and the meat was tender. Dipping the garlic naan in the curry was definitely another highlight of this meal. This dish was a solid goat curry, however, I have had better as I felt like the flavor of it was less complex than other goat curries I've had. (7/10) Overall, the food was delicious and packed with authentic flavors. I would definitely come back for the steak tikka and to try other menu items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very casual and they have a good amount of parking outside and seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
7 months ago
This was my first time ever having Himalayan food and I have really been missing out! Since being here, I have tried a couple other places and they just aren't as good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Himalaya Restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but don't let it fool you. The walls were covered in newspaper articles and reviews from culinary experts and I can understand why![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the chicken tikka masala and it came with rice and garlic naan. I've never had chicken so tender, food so flavorful, and it was so fresh. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the service could use some work. Like I said it was my first time eating Himalayan food and I had no idea what to order. The waiter didn't seem to care explaining any of the dishes and almost seemed impatient. Other than that he was mostly kind and the food came out fast. read more
2 months ago
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9 months ago
Always love this place. I've tried many Indian places in Houston and lived in UK my whole life (a lot of GOOD Indian food there) and himalaya comes in one of my favorite Houston spots for Indian food. I always get their paneer, lamb briyani, naan, and Dahl curry. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
So fire. There's a reason why this place has accolades all over the walls, and both Bourdain and Zimmerman have been here. Tbh, any restaurant in this plaza will be good read more
3 months ago
No trip to Houston can be considered complete unless you visit the iconic Himalaya Restaurant!! This is the smallish family run restaurant that is well known amongst all of the Houston foodies! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is small and very cozy and you are made to feel at home as soon as you enter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The flavors of each, and every dish are unique and spot on. A group of us friends got together for dinner on New Year's night and all I can say is what a way to start the year! We let Chef Lashkari set the menu for us which consisted of Chicken Chargah, his very famous Fried Chicken, Mutton Biryani, Green Chicken, an amazing Masala Beef, Beef Khima, Garlic and Plain naans and an array of desserts that were outstanding! All in all, we had a great evening and the next time we're in Houston, you can bet your bottom dollar we will be back here! FELLOW YELPERS THIS IS A MUST PLACE TO TRY WHETHER YOU LIVE IN HOUSTON OR ARE VISITING!! (You can tell Chef Kaiser I sent you over!) read more
Came in with a party of 6 on a wed, place was maybe 1/3 full. Place is BYOB, brought our own alcohol and they'll provide cups if you ask for it Dress code: casual Food 5/5: food was delicious, we ordered the gola kebab, butter chicken, goat karhai, mutton biryani, steak, fried chicken, okra and mango lassi. Wasn't a big fan of the okra but everything else was amazing. The kabab is on the spicy side (fairly average for Indian/Asian cooking), so beware. Service 4/5: slow at time, but friendly and helpful, providing recommendations on how much food dishes. Ambiance 3/5: fairly average ambiance, plastic cups, nothing that wowed but was fairly clean. Noise level was low given number of customers that day Value 3/5: averaged out to about 30$ per person, it was nice they allow BYOB. Would say given the quality, price is worth it but wouldn't necessarily say great value, would come again Parking: fairly busy parking lot shared by a ton of shops in the plaza read more
1 year ago
I've been going to Himalaya restaurant for years and have never had a bad experience. Kesar is an amazing human being and host. My daughter ordered the beef biryani and I ordered the Lahori aloo gosht with naan. Everything was cooked to perfection and while most restaurants have jacked up their prices by over 100% in some cases Himalaya still offers great low prices for high quality food. read more
2 months ago
Himalaya is an Indo-Pakistani staple of Houston. They have several awards and recognitions and have also been visited by Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern. The mutton biryani is a great option. The meat is very tender and the dish as a whole is very tasty and well spiced. I tried the achaari chicken and hunters beef for the first time. The chicken was very soft and juicy. The pickle taste was not too strong. I've never had hunters beef before, it was an interesting option of shredded beef that was served with a mustard sauce. I would try something else in the future. The garlic naan and mango lassi are both great as well. The restaurant is not very big so expect a wait for a larger group. It's worth it. The owner is very kind and always involved. I look forward to my next meal there! I read some other reviews and noticed that the service might be inconsistent and some had rude experiences. I did notice that the workers kept trying to push more items on people when they did not ask and they did take a while to bring out drinks and utensils but everything else was good when I went. read more
My favorite Indian restaurant in Houston. I think meat dishes here equals the Aga's. Dishes are so flavorful, so tasty. Garlic Naan is the best. Had no idea A. Bourdain and A. Zimmern filmed here. I'm not surprised why both critics stopped here. The owner is quite a character but he can be overbearing. We'll be back. read more
1 year ago
Great service and everything that was ordered is delicious! Left the restaurant having major food coma and beyond satisfied. Will come again for sure! read more
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Can I bring my own beer or wine? BYOB? Is there is corkage fee?
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Chicken Hara Masala. Very unique tangy green chicken curry with astounding depth of flavor. Tawa Gosht (if they have it in rotation, and if you eat beef, it's worth getting)…
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Its good if you can eat it immediately after it is served. Meaning either eat it in the restaurant or in your car (if doing take away). If you let it sit for more than 30mins, it loses some of the crunch, which is unfortunate because thats where the…
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