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    Himalayan Cafe

    3.8 (704 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    July 143, 2025 | Lunch | Decor
    Shantelle S.

    July 14, 2025 | Pasadena | While in the area & craving a bite to eat, a friend and I decided to try something new; Himalayan Café! The bright & colorful food on the menu looked delicious! Plus, the decor was beautiful! Customer Service: Top of the line, incredibly welcoming, and easily answered any questions, as well as helpful with deciding what to order! Thanks again! Super friendly! Decor: Vibrant, elegant, as well as full of personality... A beautiful mix! There is even an area covered and displaying Jimi Hendrix! The flowers on the table were a beautiful addition as well! My Main Vegetarian Dish: Tasty, but mainly flavorless. Perhaps this dish needs a little more seasoning to add flavor. Perhaps, there are other dishes on the menu that are more flavorful! My friend enjoyed the Chicken Momo! He said it was the best he's ever had! Nice!! Hot Himalayan Masala Tea: Yum! Loved every single sip of this flavorful tea! Naan: Mainly crunchy w/no flavor. I wasn't into it at all... and I normally love naan! Portions: My dish was small and I left hungry! Yes, I could have ordered more, but I wasn't willing to take that chance... As I love flavorful dishes! Overall: It's always fun trying new restaurants!

    Empty Plates Every Visit!
    James X.

    After trying dozens of Indian restaurants around L.A. and Palm Springs over the past 30 years I found it difficult to find on that matched Bollywood in Studio City and continued to make the 10 mile drive when I wanted Tikka Masala BUT for the last year the Himalayan Cafe has really upped their game! The food is amazing and they are one of the few restaurants that can make it spicy enough for me! I wish we would be able to have left overs but clean the plates each time we go! Good service, quant atmosphere and reasonable prices make this my new regular for Indian food just 4 miles away!

    Lamb
    Kim T.

    First things first. Parking was a breeze. Enter off Green Dr if you can. $1/2hrs. Huzzah! In Pasadena?! Anyway, you can see what we had in the photos. We also had chicken tandoori but I forgot to take the photo. It was stunning. Everything was delicious and well prepared. Service was an A+! Will be back!!

    Bread basket
    Stevo O.

    I had a Groupon that expired this evening, so had to use it or lose it. Fortunately, the food was decent and worthy of my $68 coupon. Service was a little slow, and the tea not what I was expecting, but when in Rome...

    Garlic Naan

    First time coming here and it was delicious. I didn't realize till after ordering that it was near closing. They weren't trying to rush us out and all the food was hot and delicious. Our total four 4 plates, Himalayan tea, 2 rices, 2 naans(1 garlic and 1 onion), a soup, and 2 orders of samosas came out to about $120. I don't think that was too bad for the amount of food ordered and we took some home. I would definitely come back and get the Paneer Tikki and the Onion Naan. It was the best naan I've had so far. I really liked the blue on the walls. It was nice and different. The whole restaurant was beautifully decorated. I know I went right before they closed but I hope it's packed during the day. I feel like I found a tasty gem

    Mango Lassi, Napali Thali, Tandoori Chicken, Chow Mein
    Julie V.

    We were craving Indian food and decided to finally stop by this place since we always pass by in Downtown Pasadena. It's a small, family-owned restaurant that serves authentic dishes. We ordered the tandoori chicken, chow mein, nepali thali, and mango lassi. Every dish was packed with bold, flavorful spices, and the portions were generous, great for sharing. Our favorites were the tandoori chicken, which was tender and juicy, and the nepali thali, especially the soft naan paired with the variety of sauces. The mango lassi was also good. This spot definitely satisfied our craving!

    Anisha D.

    We were debating between All India Cafe and here and decided to try this out. I was excited to try the paneer tikka masala and chicken vindaloo. It beyond met my expectations !! The paneer was delicious and my daughter loved it. The garlic naan was soft and really good. The chicken vindaloo was spicy but well cooked. Moreover, I would call the ingredients are super flavorful ! It made each bite worth it. I also got a side of raita to help with the spicy kick. My husband got a chicken thali and chai. The presentation was well-done as well as the feel of the restaurant. I loved the decor and Ganeshji murthis. And I loved the service. Tilak was super kind, patient and well-informed. He was very nice to our daughter and did an excellent job. We need more Tilaks!!!! I would love to come back again soon. I highly recommend ! 5/5 !!!

    Vegetable samosas
    Michelle O.

    We ordered vegetable samosas, tandoori chicken and naan. Delicious food. Terrific service. We will dine here again next time we're in Pasadena.

    Christiani S.

    Amazing food and great service!!! Came on a whim and had a lovely evening here :) prices are reasonable too!

    Chicken Biryani
    Jessica T.

    Wow! I've lived in the Pasadena area my whole life and this was my first time here. Been missing out! It's a hole in the wall that easily gets lost in the hustle and bustle of Old Town. It's right near the parking structure, so it's easy to find. This gem is definitely something. At first glance, it may seem small, quiet, and empty. But don't let that deter you from entering and enjoying a wonderful meal. The waiter was very friendly and helpful as we decided on what to eat. For dinner, I got the Chicken Biryani in a mild. Warning: It is spicy, but oh-so good. It hit the spot as it was very flavorful. Would recommend if you like spicy! We also got some garlic naan for the table. The bread was a great side and it was delicious to dip in the Chicken Tiki Masala sauce, which someone else on the table got. It's worth a try, especially if you want something different.

    Chicken soup
    Jennifer T.

    Delicious Indian food. The chicken soup sure hit the spot on a cool evening. The blue interior wall had a very calming effect in the atmosphere. Service is good and the staff were helpful in explaining each dish.

    Hot Himalayan Masala Tea
    Hailey C.

    Very cool ambiance and lovely service. Food is also very flavorful and reasonably priced, especially their lunch specials. Must try their garlic naan and chicken momo! The chutney sauce is very delicious. Also the samosa chaat with chickpeas is good! Lots of flavors including a tamarind sauce, yogurt sauce and spices. The chai is also good, they offer sugar on the side if you want to adjust the sweetness. Parking lot is next door for one one dollar for 2 hours.

    Dining Area
    Robin C.

    Stepping into this intimate space feels like you are being transported to Nepal. The decor is beautiful and the server was very nice. I made a to go order this includes the Tandoori mixed grill that includes bone-in chicken, boneless chicken breast, lamb and shrimp. The FLAVOR was amazing and all meats were tender [I did have one shrimp that was over cooked]. The food was cooked to order and very fresh. I also ordered the garlic Naan which had very good flavor. Because I ordered to go, I think the packaging steamed my Naan and it was a bit too moist for my liking. I will come back to dine in for the full experience.

    Menu - Tandoori Specialties, Roti (06/05/23). @HimalayanCafePasadena #Pasadena #HimalayanFood

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    Great indian food- chicken korma is delicious, both the vegetarian and chicken options. Also tiki masala is tasty

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