Loved it!! It was so delicious. The service was impeccable and food was very high quality

At work, we do a DEI buffet lunch. They had a hard time finding a restaurant owned by a Native American to celebrate Native American Awareness month. So the company decided to fall back on the holiday we celebrated last November which was Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The dates of the festival vary each year, and this year it was back on October 20th. But we celebrated in November by getting lunch catered from Himalayan Bistro in Oceanside. We ordered the following: Vegetable Samosas :vegan: Plain Naan and Garlic Cilantro Naan (not vegan or dairy friendly, unfortunately) Chana Masala :vegan: Vegetable Chow Mein :vegan: Saag PaneerChicken (dairy) Tikka Masala (dairy) Lamb Tandoori (dairy free) I really enjoyed the GIANT samosas, Chana masala, vegetable chow mein(I had no idea that chow main could be Himalayan), and the Lamb Tandoori. I'm not the biggest fan of Indian food, but I LOvED this meal. I had seconds!!! I want to come back here with my vegan friends because I bet they will enjoy it too. Thank you Himalayan Bistro for opening my food horizons. read more

the lunch special at this place is great! $16 for two entrees, naan/rice, side dishes, and rice pudding. my boyfriend loves this special for its variety and affordability. usually i eat daal at himalayan/indian restaurants, and this one was a little bit plain to me (also got charged an extra $1 for getting roti instead of rice/naan). service was nice. inside, there are lots of tables (all named after a famous landmark?!), making this an ideal place to dine in. read more

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I rarely crave Indian food but now that I've tried Himalayan Bistro, consider me obsessed! This place is tucked away in a strip mall and while unassuming, has great seating and even more incredible food. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala and my friend got the Butter Chicken, both with basmati rice. We also split the garlic cilantro naan and the cheese and garlic naan (it's naan STUFFED with mozzarella cheese -- am I dreaming?!) The flavors were to die for and our entrees came with lentil soup which was a nice surprise. Staff was incredibly friendly and gracious and made us feel welcomed. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We catered dinner from here for a work gathering a few weeks back. It was really easy working with them and everyone was very pleased with the food. Some standout dishes are the lamb curry, veggie pakora and the butter chicken. Definitely check it out!! read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

$20 for a chicken curry but the portion was decent! I got 2 meals out of it, with the rice of course. I ordered a 10 spice level and it did rock me a bit, just how I like it hehe I ordered take out but the service was quick in the 10 mins it took me to pick up. It was an evening so the parking was a bit tough, unfortunately the lot is narrow and can get crowded. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - 31. Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

A very solid restaurant with a lot of open seating and table options! We loved the curry chicken and pakora. It was spicy but delicious. The service was great and the servings are generous, it's nice to take some leftovers home. They had a lot of takeout orders too which is a good sign, I'll try that the next time. read more

Mango lassi is something I need in my life everyday! So refreshing and light to have with our meal. Momos were bite sized nuggets of joy and I really enjoyed the lamb skewers. Garlic cheese naan too were soft and buttery out of the oven. Lots is seating inside and service comes out quick. I wish it was closer to the freeway but you'll have to drive inland a little bit. read more

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Great tasting food! Very authentic Indian and himalayan dishes. Very attentive service. Love this place

Food was amazing! I forgot to take pictures because the food smelled so good as soon as it reached our table. We shared three dishes between the four of us. Baigan Bharta (eggplant), chicken Tikka masala ( more tomato flavor) and the butter chicken. We also ordered the garlic and cheese naan and the special naan that was sweet and nutty. There was no wait at 3pm and plenty of parking. Service was quick and decorations were wonderful. read more

Our daughter's Birthday dinner was at the often visited Himalayan Bistro in Oceanside. We always have a nice meal here, with a large menu to choose from. My family seems to stick to their favorites, but I tried the Momo in a wonderful sauce. Lamb and spices in a "pouch", in sauce. I loved them. Other family favorites include Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Marsala, and Shrimp Korma. I love their Garlic Naan, my family prefers the Basmati rice with their entrees. Service is great, and the servers know the menu well for suggestions. The restaurant is small, decorated with Himalayan photos and decorations. We love going there. They have another restaurant in Murrieta now. Both restaurants are family operated. We will be visiting both often. read more

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Tucked away in a bustling shopping center with a variety of restaurants is Himalayan Bistro - Oceanside's top rated Indian cuisine. It's not hard to see why: fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and extremely consistent high- quality food. You cannot go wrong with their staple items like Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, and Vegetable Samosas. However, their Himalayan specialities such as their Momo, Chow Mein and Bone-in Goat Curry take this fusion cuisine to a whole new level. The service here is friendly, efficient, and the ambiance is that of a traditional Indian restaurant. read more

This food is amazing. Ordered delivery through the DoorDash partnership and the food arrived hot, with plenty of rice and the portion sizes were perfect. Ordered the butter chicken (sooo good); mild was spicier than I anticipated, so if you're a little sensitive to spice, stick to the lower level. Will definitely be eating here more often. read more

Super place to get super Himalayan food! Price is reasonable, options are plentiful, and food is delicious. They also have really good lunch specials. Two of us shared vegetable monos (had leftovers!), lamb tandoori, and chicken korma. Everything was cooked to perfection with excellent flavors. I would absolutely go again and get the same thing or mix it up. I don't think you can go wrong! read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Lamb Tandoori, chicken korma, vegetable momo (all super tasty!!) - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've always had to go from here and haven't been inside the restaurant. The tikka masala's and curries are delicious as is the momo appetizer and naan. read more

I ordered 2 chicken chow mein. I was absolutely blown away and cannot wait to try more stuff from this restaurant. Amazing prices and a very friendly staff. I even ordered it as take out and they took an extra step to wrap it in foil so it stayed hot! That is true top restaurant service they know what they're doing here! read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - 71. Chicken Chow Mein - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

AMAZING I love everything about this place and wish I lived nearby to come more often. The people are so nice and the decor is super cool. The food is DELICIOUS and came out pretty quick! The dishes that the food were served in were gorgeous. Everything was fairly priced as well, $50 for two entrees, an appetizer and a side, as well as a free lentil soup starter. Next time I'm in Oceanside I will be coming here again!! read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - 28. Paneer Tikka Masala 14. Garlic Cilantro Naan - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Got recommended this place and did not disappoint. The food is always delicious, and everyone is always friendly. My go to is the butter chicken and I always get a level 10, which is the perfect level for me. The Naan bread is a staple! read more

Such yummy and flavorful food. The chicken tikka masala and saag paneer are my favorites. Amazing mushroom soup as well. I haven't dined in yet but the take out is still amazing. I look forward to dining in here soon!! read more

Amazing and quick service Delicious food Great price And big portion sizes I got the lunch special and it was delicious,packed with food and better priced than other places i have gone for tikka masala read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Tikka masala amd aloo spinach - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great lunch specials with tons of flavor and lots of food at a great price! Had a 2 item with chicken Masala and a saag, it came with rice and naan, and even a mini dessert. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

I love this little hole in the wall hidden gem. They always come out with the best and it's always on and busy so you know it's a good place. I come here for the lunch special which is $17 for a small salad TWO choices of entrees, naan and a small dessert. My go to our tikka masala and chana masala 4 star spicy which was just spicy enough to make my nose water a little. The flavor was there the rice was good and fresh, and the naan was freshly baked and piping hot. I absolutely love the flavors that come out of this kitchen. Any review on here that says it is flavorless smokes crack, lost their taste buds during covid, or needs to get higher than a level one. I knocked it down one star because I got my food to go and when I got home I realized there was no small salad or dessert. I was so full from the entrees rice and naan that it was forgiven. I shall return so I can try other things on the menu. read more

I have not been to the restaurant but have ordered food from them. I loved it. So different and very tasty. I'm hoping to go and check it out in person. read more

This Restaurant is Cozy and Charming.. It offers authentic cuisine. The Food is consistently delicious. Also, the Service is extremely nice. I highly recommend this place. read more

We are always looking for good ethnic food when we are traveling. This place came through for us. Cute decor, small restaurant with good food. They start you with a lentil soup. Very flavorful. We ordered the butter chicken and the lamb karma along with a cheese Naan and garlic Naan. Everything was very delish and we had enough for the next day for lunch. Their lunch deal looked really good and next time we will have to try that. Be aware their spice level is pretty high. We like spicy and the 3 level was perfect. read more

For take out. I cannot comment on service there but the food is fantastic. I got lamb biriyani and papadum. I'm more used to the light kind if papadum, almost paper like. This is thicker and saltier than what I was used to. I will probably not buy the papadum again The biriyani- OMG is really good. It's the dry kind of biriyani- not the one laden with sauce. Closer to Hyderabad style. But the lamb was so tender and delicious. This was takeout and they packed it very well. I will order from them when I have the chance! Love it!! read more

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Was looking for South Asian Food for a very long time in North County.. Gotta say this is the best I have had till now! read more

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Delicious! Very nice flavor on everything. A unique sweet, almost dessert naan I've never seen before is on the menu. Customer service is on point. read more

Wow!!!! Thanks Yelp!!!! This place is so good!!!! We ordered Apps- The fried onion with chickpea batter so good!!! It was awesome they had this no gluten. Deep fried chicken with chickpea batter- so fresh and yummy!!! The lunch special with chicken chilli and chicken curry comes with a drink and rice pudding. Hubby finished it all!!! This is my new go to for Indian. Everyone needs to support and check this place out so good and reasonably priced... read more

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I love Indian food and this is my second visit to Himalayan Bistro, wanting so badly for them to be better. The naan and desert are good. The curries and salad have little flavor and are very disappointing. read more

Holy spices! If you're unsure whether you should try the food here, be like Nike and "just do it." Not only will you get kind and comforting service, you'll get deliciously warm, fragrant and flavorful food. The butter chicken is to die for. The sauce is thick, creamy & unctuous! Put it over a bed of rice or spoon it with/ pieces of naan, and enjoy every bite. We also ordered the vegetable momos - steamed dumplings that pair with another aromatic chutney sauce. These dishes are made freshly with love. I feel lucky to live so close by and I look forward to trying more food from here. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - 40. Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We get takeout from here - it's now the closest Indian place. I like lamb saag, medium, and they're right on with the spice level; my wife likes tikka masala, no spice at all and they are able to do that too. Great naan. Never quite enough rice, so be sure to order extra. Fast, friendly, tasty. read more

My BF recommended this spot so that I could try authentic Indo-Chinese food. OMG a match made in culinary heaven. The chow mein was spicy good and not too oily. The chili paneer and tandoori paneer had a crunchy but tender bite to it. The mango lassi was made with real mangos and helped to balance all of the spice in our meal. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. The music was semi modern Indian music. The wall decor was very golden and brightened up the mood. Happy I found a gem in Oceanside. read more

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I ordered an order for take out. My go to when trying a new Indian restaurant is always Butter Chicken or Tikka Masala. This time, since the entree was $20 I only opted for the butter chicken. While it was hot, creamy and the chicken was tender, it was...sweet. Which l find at many Indian restaurants. But l absolutely don't want sweet in my dishes. I want a savory and rich buttery curry. Even the raita we ordered was a tad sweet. I did order 3 naans: plain, garlic and cilantro and garlic and cheese. They were ok. I wasn't wowed by any of it, sadly. Oddly enough the mango lassi was not very sweet and small imho for the price they charge. I am glad this place is well loved, and maybe we ordered the wrong items. But it was a miss for us. I will try to come back for their lunch special. It looked like they do a lunch buffet. So that would be a fantastic way to try many items for a smaller cost. This restaurant is in an old Thai restaurant we used to frequent. The parking lot in this shopping center is a nightmare. Spots are small and l have seen many almost accidents here. My husband and l dubbed it the worst shopping center in Oceanside lol. So be warned. If you like your curry on the sweet side, this may be an awesome find for you. The restaurant (while l did not stay to dine in) was clean, bright and the people who gave me my order were kind and polite to everyone. I will have to come back for the lunch (buffet?) special sometime to try my luck on some other items. read more

I'm glad to see that this place is getting the stars they deserve. The food is everything you'd want from an Indian food restaurant. Huge servings, some great spices, flaky naan, a little heat, and some wonderful service. Usually at Indian food restaurants, the food takes a while, and we've come to expect that in exchange for some deliciousness, but at this place, you get both speed and quality. Granted, there weren't too many people dining in, but it looked like the takeout orders were booming, so we were pleasantly surprised to have gotten our food in less than 10 minutes. We'll definitely be back! read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Yearning for more? 1/2 The Chicken Vindaloo was pretty good, tasting homemade and striking a nice balance with its medium spicy level--hot enough for those who enjoy a kick but not overpowering. The chicken was cooked well and tasted fresh. The rice it came with was bland, but I think most places serve the side of rice this way to be mixed in with the main dish. I just personally wish it was at least salted a little so it adds more flavor and complexity to the main dish, but now I'm just being picky. The side of garlic naan was bland and disappointing. Expenses: 1/1 Total for the Chicken Vindaloo dish and Naan was $22.00. The price felt fair to me considering everything tasted fresh and homemade. Location: 1/1 The restaurant was clean and had a welcoming aroma. The staff was very polite, enhancing the dining experience. Situated in a large plaza with numerous other dining options and ample parking, making it convenient for visitors. I was able to pay using a debit card. Possibility of a Future Visit & Recommendation: 1/1 I appreciated my meal and the evident care put into its preparation. While it wasn't quite to my taste enough to order again, the experience was positive enough to merit another visit. I'm intrigued to explore more of the menu, particularly the Chicken Tikka Masala, which comes highly recommended. I look forward to discovering a dish that might better suit my palate. read more

We tried the place twice before which was good . Our third / second attempt chance was horrible and bad . Our Naan bread was good . So , here we go: Tandoori chicken . our first attempt was horrible , since we had two previous good dining , we accepted. the managers redo. drove 10 mile round trip and yes , better but just barely -- went from horrible to moister crap with veggies and meat tasting like it should have been thrown out with yesterdays buffet heat lamp warmer leftovers . we gave them a second chance on a meal we had there before which was good ! and they blew it ! read more

So incredibly good. The different spices have so many layers. Some of the best food I've had in a while. The restaurant ambiance is odd so we always get it to go. It's too brightly lit and quiet. But the food is incredible. read more

We were out in the area and decided to give this Indian restaurant a try. We love Indian food and love finding new places. The lunch serving was only $14.95 and the portions were very satisfying and generous. The service was also great and the restaurant clean. We will definitely be coming back when we are in the area. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Chili Chicken and Curry Chicken - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We had a great experience here. Plenty of parking and we were immediately seated. The food is delicious and came out quickly. You can adjust the spiciness and our waitress so was nice and even checked that the spice level was good for us after ordering our food, asking us if we wanted more or less but it was perfect. The portions were generous and we were stuffed after! We tried the butter chicken and the lamb vindaloo as well as the cheese naan. Would definitely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

Himalayan Bistro Oceanside - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California