I gave the food 4 stars for taste. But the portion is small for the price, especially considering you are charged a 4% fee for using a credit card to pay. We ordered 3 curries (Nepalis goat curry, butter chicken, and paneer), tandori chicken and 1 garlic naan, which was over $90 after tax and tips. We went for dinner on a weekend. The inside is dimly lit and felt a bit dirty. It wasn't busy, and there seems to only be one waiter working. She was friendly, and came to check on us a couple times. read more

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We came upon this place while we were in the area and decided to be a bit adventurous. Although the restaurant seemed a bit empty when we walked in and the server was originally nowhere to be found, he appeared after a bit. The interior of the restaurant was very unique and different than any other restaurant we've been to. The server gave us a few minutes to look over the menu and came back and recommended many different dishes to us. He also asked us what our spice tolerance was and used that to give more specialized recommendations. We ordered a chicken curry dish that he said was the chef's specialty, a chicken dish that came on a hot plate, and garlic naan. The flavors were very great and we were happy with the portion size. We thought they could have given a bit more sauce with the curry since the dish they used to serve it seemed a little small but the amount of chicken in there was great. The dishes also came with rice which was nice. We'll definitely be back in the future to try out more of their menu. At the end of our meal, the chef even came out and asked us if we liked the food. The garlic naan was also very yummy. We enjoyed our time there! read more

Himalayan Cafe - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

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I was a bit skeptical to go here because of the general bad reviews in the recent times. But I can't call myself a gourmet if I don't experiment and take risk. And it turns it was not as bad as was depicted in the reviews. Tried the chowmein and the masala chai. Both were good. Service was fast as well. I have to try more dishes to give an elaborate review but the food isn't bad for sure. This place lost me in its atmosphere. The interiors are very rundown. Feels like I am eating in a cave. Also, I felt this place lacked on the cleanliness part. Overall, a decent one-time try. And keep in mind that spice levels here are elevated. I ordered spice level 3 and it was spicy for me. So non-browns might want to stick to 2. read more

Himalayan Cafe - Vegetable Chow Mein - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Food pricey and chicken tasted a bit sour. Not freshly cooked, maybe yesterday's reheated. I'm from Singapore and know the difference between fresh cooked and refrigerated/reheated foods. read more

I absolutely love Indian food and am always in search of good Indian food. I have also passed this place a thousand times and never stopped until a coworker recommended it. Boy, is it a hidden gem! The food is amazing!!! I wish they still had their buffet but sadly it went away at the end of February 2024. This is definitely a place to try! read more

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I was craving Indian food this past week and so I decided to give this place a try since it had relatively high Yelp ratings. Some of the other Indian restaurants I was looking at close early on a weekday evening but Himalayan stayed open until 9pm. My partner and I arrived at 7pm. We were seated promptly. There were about 3-4 other tables being served besides us. About 15 minutes later, we placed our orders; we ordered the butter chicken (3 star), chicken vindaloo (4 star), and garlic & basil naan. Not kidding, 1 hour later, we were still sitting there hungry, waiting for our food to come. The other tables had been served, but no waiter came by to inform us of the status of our food or anything. In fact, we hadn't seen a waiter for the past 20 minutes. We thought they forgot our order and were about to walk out when a waiter finally popped out and gave us our food. He apologized for the delay, but at the rate they served us, our meal or at least the naan should have been on the house. The food was decent, but the curries were about $20 each and the naan $5-6, and so it was not a cheap dinner for the amount of food you get. Then again, Indian food tends to be around the price range. I personally preferred the vindaloo over the butter chicken, but both were decent. The naan wasn't anything special and could've been bigger. By the time the food came around though , I couldn't eat much because my stomach was hurting from my prior hunger state. In terms of atmosphere, the restaurant was very dark. The music was also overly loud as I had to speak extra loudly across the table for my partner to hear me. The music also wasn't very tasteful and kind of annoying; it had storybook or kid TV show instrumental vibes. In addition, one of the TVs was broken and so I was just staring at a picture of corn in a skillet for the entire visit. As we were finishing our meal, the waiter came by to give us our check on a portable device. I honestly wouldn't have tipped them because of the poor service we received, but the waiter was staring at my partner and the screen as my partner got to the tip screen. My partner thus felt pressured to tip which I never think should be the case at any establishment; tip should be made willingly and reflective of the type and amount of service received. In sum, while the food was okay, a one hour wait without any service is unacceptable and needs to be improved. I would understand if they were extremely busy, but 3/4 of the restaurant was empty. Maybe they were short-handed, but sticking a piece of naan in the oven shouldn't take an hour. One other thing to note is that they add a 4% CARD SERVICE CHARGE if you don't pay with cash. Overall: 3/5 for food, 1/5 for service, 2/5 for atmosphere read more

Himalayan Cafe - Chicken Vindaloo, Butter Chicken, Garlic and Basil Naan - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

Came for a beer and a quick snack. The Kingfisher beer is brewed in Bangalore and one of my favorite Indian beers. The fish pakoras are fine, nothing special. Overall a fine place to have a beer and a snack. I didn't try any of the entrees, and the menu has a lot of Indian dishes. The service was good and you can either sit inside or outside, depending on what is available. read more

For years, I drove past Himalayan Cafe as I got on or off 167 and thought "I should stop there sometime." But I was always on my way somewhere and the timing was never right. Last year, our dog was very sick at the nearby Blue Pearl vet hospital, and we had to wait around for a few hours. We were hungry and decided to check out Himalayan Cafe. We walked over there, only to find they closed from 3-4pm. (The hours on Yelp say 11 am to 9:30 pm, but they close for an hour at 3 pm.) The employee saw us looking at the hours on the door, and came out and offered to take our order. That was really nice, and we asked if we could sit at the outdoor table to eat. I felt like the server really went above-and-beyond, coming out and serving us, even refilling our water, while we sat outside. Since then, we've been back for takeout a few times, and all of our meals have been fabulous. Some of my favorite menu items are the chicken pokora appetizer and chicken coconut. They also have many vegetarian options for your Meatless Monday enjoyment, and when I order ahead, the bag is carefully packed and there waiting when we arrive. Highly recommend! read more

Himalayan Cafe - Correct hours - closed from 3-4 pm. - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

This is one of our favorite Indian restaurants. We went yesterday on a Friday evening for dinner. It was not busy at all and we were seated right away. Vaccination cards are currently required for dine-in and staff wear masks which we really appreciate. We ordered the vegetable samosas, vegetable pakora, butter chicken, fish tikki masala, and garlic naan. Rice also comes with the main dishes. Everything was delicious, portions are generous and we had plenty of leftovers to take home to eat for another meal! Staff is also very kind, attentive and friendly! The vibe of the restaurant is quiet and relaxed. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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The food was great and the owner was great. He helped us with the suggestion on the food items and what went together. Definitely try the curry and the naan. Definitely would recommend this place read more

Highly recommend this place for the food and service. The menu has plenty of options to choose from for all to enjoy. Great portion sizes as well! Looking forward to eating here again. read more

Unfortunately the food is below average or average at best. I was especially disappointed based on other positive reviews. Dahi bhalla was hard and not at all fresh. Gobi Manchurian tasted decent but not authentic how its supposed to taste like. Thupka soup and fried rice are just ok not really good enough. Service was fine. Ambience and prices are reasonable. read more

Himalayan Cafe - Gobi Munchurian Dahi Bhalla Vegetable Thupka soup Himalayan Grill Special Fried Rice - Vegetable - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

We came in as a party of two on Saturday a little before noon. The first thing we noticed is how good the restaurant smelled-it was incensy and soothing (we aren't sure if it was incense but whatever it was, it was amazing). We ordered these dishes to split: (3 star spice on both Aloo Tikki and Chana Masala). Aloo Tikki - these potatoes were indulgent. We couldn't get enough of the sauce, which was a yogurt and tamarind chutney. We could have put this sauce on everything. We think it may have had jaggery which gave this a pleasant sweetness. The spice was perfectly balanced in these. Chana Masala - this flavorful masala came with a side of jasmine rice. This was fantastic-I would highly recommend this to anyone. I am not a vegetarian myself, but this on par with their excellent chicken tikki masala. Punjabi Salad-fresh tomato, onion, cucumber. Simple and refreshing-this balanced our meal. The service, ambiance and food were absolutely outstanding. This was my first experience dining in Himalayan cafe, and it won't be my last. I love how many options were on the menu for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. There were options for everyone of every dietary preference, so I would recommend them to absolutely everyone. read more

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I had lunch here and the place was clean and the restroom was clean and stock and the staff was nice and polite the cook did a great job on my food good and and cooked right. The price not bad .i will be back soon. And going to bring my boyfriend here read more

I was initially a little uncertain about this place after a recent 1 star review about service, but I'm glad they seem to have read and taken feedback seriously. We were all Asian customers and the waiter was super friendly and quick to respond. Ambience wise looks quite upscale / romantic, even though the food is quite well priced. We ordered vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala, garlic and basil naan, and saag curry. The dishes were quite heavy and filling, which is excellent after a casual hike at Twin Falls earlier. Just like the typical samosas, they were packed with calories and one is already sufficient for a light half meal. The chicken tikka masala is quite rich, and the chicken biryani is jam packed with spices. The yogurt didn't give much additional flavor because the biryani itself is very flavorful. A friend ordered the saag and he liked it a lot, but I wasn't much of a fan of that. The garlic and basil Naan smells a little bit weird, but once you dig in and get a bite, it is super flavorful and aromatic. Food arrived very quickly, which might be because they prepared food in batches as if they had the lunch buffet (they discontinued that), but the food quality is up there. Value-wise is still good, without overstuffing ourselves, and we ended up having leftovers which were still fresh the next day. I haven't tried much Indian places within the city of Seattle, and this place is a bit far (normally no car), but this is one of the better Indian food out here so far read more

Himalayan Cafe - Vegetable Samosas - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

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We went on Sunday afternoon. It was very quiet, only about 3-4 other parties. It's a little dark, but they do have a spotlight lamp above each table. There was only one waitress. Too a while for them to take our order, but the food came out very fast. Food was tasty. My husband and I shared an appetizer and entree. Entrees run between 15-30 dollars. Lots of stuff on the menu. Heads up- at this time they are not currently doing a lunch buffet. They are also closed from 3pm - 4:30pm and completely closed on Tuesdays read more

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Went on a weekday evening and restaurant was not crowded at all. It's very near to IKEA so I expected a bit more crowd.food had lot of option so I tried their cauliflower and panner tikka both were far below standard . Ambiance is dark didn't liked the place as such at all. Service was slow too read more

Came here today after work because my daughter was craving for Indian food. As always, Himalayan Cafe have provided quality food and excellent service. The food is consistently delicious! Our favorite go to Indian restaurant in the area. Must try: Curried Mussel with garlic naan, Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken, Palak Lamb, Mint Goat, Chicken Rohan Josh, yummy! read more

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Great food! I enjoyed everything we ordered, especially the sauces. I avoided curry choices still finding plenty on the menu to love. The recommended chicken appetizer was exceptional. read more

As soon as I got seated (which was super quick), I was served papad & chutney. The chutneys were really good. Got the vegetarian momos. The quality and quantity were good. The chutney it came with wasn't spicy but tangy. Asked for some hot sauce to add on, and that combination made it tasty!! The momo filing had veggies as expected, but no paneer, and the wrapped layer wasn't too thick (which I've found a lot other momos places around have). Would have given one star less due to the time it took for my order to arrive. I hadn't anticipated a 20 mins wait for 1 dish, but momos are required to be steamed for 15 mins. I'm not sure what they could have done to make it quick, hence the 5 stars. I've just had one dish here because I wanted to try only that. However, they seemed to have a lot more options for vegetarian/vegan. The cleanliness wasn't up to a standard (the water pitcher had stains on & I spotted a thread or dust on my plate & glass). read more

Himalayan Cafe - Veg Momos - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Great food and the service was top notch! This was our second time at this restaurant and we had a great experience both the times. We tried the paneer Tikka lababdaar with garlic naan and the Himalayan fried rice with eggs. Both delicious. The fried Rice was BOMB! Will definitely return to try the other items on the menu! read more

Himalayan Cafe - Paneer Tikka Lababdaar, Himalayan Fried rice with eggs - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

A friend and I met here yesterday for lunch. It was my first time although he'd eaten here several times before. The restaurant was quite warm to my surprise because it was extremely hot outside. I've not eaten at many Indian restaurants in my life so it's hard to compare, but the service was below my expectation. We were constantly overlooked when trying to get someone's attention. We had to keep asking for refills. Rice was supposed to come with my meal, but I had to ask for it. The tandoori chicken was extremely dry. Would I go back? I would probably be willing to give it one more try but if I experienced the same results, I certainly wouldn't go a third time. read more

I love this place so much. The vegan buffet bar isn't open yet, but they organize the menu so it's easy to order vegan and gluten free options. Everything I order is always delicious. The service is very nice and welcoming. It's fun to bring friends here who never tried because they usually find it a real gem. read more

Ambiance: dim lighting provides a more intimate ambiance. Soft music playing in the background made for a great addition to the meal. Server: soft spoken, calm, and professional. Sometimes it's difficult to get their attention but when they see you they nod and head your way. Food: SO DELICIOUS. I don't even like to eat lamb. But I decided to try the lamb Tikka Masala because my sis said it was good and IT WAS. Just so much flavour and I choose 0 spice but their still is a light kick due to the spices but nothing major and didn't distract me from enjoying the meal. Lamb was tender and not tough or chewy! Garlic Naan wa great, a bit on the crispy side at some parts, I would've liked more dough but still enjoyable. Veggie pakoras were great, crispier than other pakoras I've had but still so delicious with the chutneys! Small con is that the grapefruit soda had slight debris on top since it's a can, so not a big deal but next time it would be nice to have it wiped off with a clean cloth. I just wiped it off myself. 2nd con the pitcher of water didn't look clean, either stained or whatever but I wasn't their to drink water anyways lol! Overall, I look forward to returning here and trying more dishes!! read more

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The appetizer dish Aloo Tikki was mehhhh. The texture of the potatoes with garbanzo beans tasted really dry and cold from the inside. I am not even sure if the texture is supposed to be like that. It gave almost like they just got it out freezer and served it. The star of the dish was definitely the Goa Fish! Highly recommend if you are looking for a creamy curry. Also portion for entrees are small :/ read more

Himalayan Cafe - Aloo Tikki - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

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I have wanted to try this place for a while, just not usually in the area. Decor is warm and inviting as an atmosphere. Menu is truly quite impressive for a first time it's hard to decide between. "Chicken Thupka Soup" -Tibetan noodle soup with chicken and vegetables, and the "Chicken Vegetables Soup" -House special soup prepared with white meat and vegetables? Choosing the, Thupka Noodles heat level 3,) which is........ (Review written live) fantastic and a new favorite! read more

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Food was good but ordering was rough. I was at work and famished when I ordered on Wednesday for my coworker and me. I ordered through Grubhub and was shocked that my total had come to $70. So, I immediately tried to cancel both with the restaurant and Grubhub. I told the man on the phone at the restaurant that I would like to reorder for pickup and my coworker would come and get it (since I had ridden my bike to work). He said he couldn't cancel it on his end and that I would have to work it out through Grubhub. They told me he needed to cancel it. So, I ended up footing the bill for a $30 delivery fee. That experience has soured my taste in this place, unfortunately. read more

This place is a gem! And I'm lucky that it's less than 10 minutes away from my house. My very first time here, I got the chicken tikka masala, fish mango curry, and curried mussels with garlic naan. Everything was phenomenal! The curried mussels was such a pleasant surprise for me because the curry was this spice-filled, kinda sweet and savory dish. And the garlic naan was definitely garlicky, but in the best way possible. It's not exactly cheap, but it's not expensive either. But it's worth it because the serving size is pretty generous. I went back here several more times and had other friends try the tikka masala, mango curry, and the curried mussels and they all loved every single dish. The service here is also great. The server checked in on us frequently. I'll be coming back here soon! To anyone who lives in Renton, you're lucky we have this place in our neighborhood! read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. They pretty much grabbed a Himalayan frozen momo pack from the grocery store and half-heartedly cooked it. I mean, are you serious? Please take momos out of your menu. As for the fish chili, I could swear it tasted like chicken.. If you're Nepali or just looking for authentic Nepali food, avoid this place at all costs! You'll leave disappointed, annoyed, and feeling like you wasted your time and money. Never again. read more

Fantastic food. Best Nepali food in the north west. Everything they make is great. Delicious Chai, very similar to what i had in Nepal. They also have a lot of Indian dishes which are also wonderful. read more

Ok, I showed up with the girlfriend. We ordered and now have waited 25 minutes, still no food. The food showed up; my GF had the lemon rice, and I had the lamb Bintyri. Not bad overall food was good with fair portions. We were the only customers in the building. It took 35 minutes to get our food. They also played the same song the entire time we were in the restaurant. I would recommend this establishment. The visit was bizarre. read more

Himalayan Cafe - Lemon rice - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Came to dinner time with 5 guests first time. We ordered Chicken Tandoori, Samosas, Fish Chili and Pork curry with Basmati Rice and Garlic & Basil Naan and Green Chili Naan. * 2 naans each ordered. Some meal come with Basmati Rice. First drinks (waters), 3 kind of chutney with crispy cumin spice thin snack came in. A little salty taste. Fish Chili dish came and waiting for naan little while... Second dish Chicken Tandoori came in a very hot iron plate but still no naan or basmati rice. Third dish Pork curry came in....Naan & basmati rice came last. Naan was leftover I wish Naan served earlier. We could eat meals with Naans more. Otherwise everything good. I want to try lunch buffet next time read more

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Order veg momos from them. They are selling 8 small momos (dumplings) for $14, this is the costliest $/momos i have ever eaten. I would have happily taken the cost, had their quality matched their price. The sauce and momos were below average. It was a to-go, once i opened the box, aesthetically, apart from the size, they actually looked fine. But the box were too big to hold 8 small pieces. They must have experienced a large entropic value. So, it was a turn down from first site. It tasted nothing like momos, some crushed vegetables were rolled into a steamed ball. I have written very few reviews on Yelp. But glad i wrote one for the Everest Momos in Bay Area. So, at least i know what quality momos taste like. Unless you really don't have an option, treat yourself and set a low bar for vegetarian momos. read more

Incredible food and service! Amazing recommendations from the server. If you're at IKEA or waiting for traffic near Kent and Renton to slow down this is the place to stop! read more

My husband and I LOVE this restaurant -- it's our favorite date place. The flavors of the dishes are top notch. I've had many different restaurant's versions of palak paneer and the Himalayan Cafe's is the best by far. Sophisticated layering of spices, while also being warm and cozy. The service has been excellent every time we've been there, and if you're new to the foods there, they'll give you great recommendations about different things to try. I HIGHLY recommend this place. read more

I was hoping for the lunch buffet but no longer offered. Food quality wise it's alright not spectacular.

I love the interior of this restaurant. Our server treated us with polite manner. Food came out in good time. Food was great. I think the portion was kind of small but we had to take it home. It is more than what you see. It was my first time trying the spinach curry, it was very spinach-y and I enjoyed it. Paneer butter masala is my all time favorite and it cannot go wrong. For me, galic nann was alright. read more

Himalayan Cafe - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

Substantial portions, wide selection, clean environment, and great service! This place is a well rounded restaurant with some pretty fire food. The samosas are amazing with a kick of heat and the vegetarian ones are equally as delicious if not more. The naan here is exceptionally good. I've had many naan where the texture was too doughy and resembled more of pita bread and though it wasn't the worst thing in the world, I can proudly say this place does it just right. I'm unusually picky about my butter chicken but this place has really won my heart over. The flavor is insane. What wasn't so perfect was the chicken- which was noticeably tough but didn't take away much from an otherwise nearly perfect dining experience. read more

Himalayan Cafe - a plate of empanadas with dipping sauces - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Papadum gratis while perusing the menu. So tasty! Would be worth ordering on the side! Feeling adventurous (as always) I ordered the Kukhura ko Masu (nepalese chicken curry). Of course, I ordered 4/5 spicy... which had the waitress respond with a "Uhhh... Are you sure? 4 is spicy." Yep. I have the white guy curse. Hopefully they don't serve "white guy 4" rather than "regular spicy 4". Also ordered two orders of garlic basil naan. ... Naan was fluffy and DELICIOUSNESS. Not sure if it was premade or reheated, but either way it was GOOOOOOD. Kukhura was wonderfully tasty, with GENEROUS portions of chicken. (I'd recommend precutting the chicken to smaller bites before digging in, though, as the cuts are a bit large.) VERY adequate spice. No white-guy adjustment made here! I'd definitely return for a 5 and 5+, though. Tip these people well. They deserve it! read more

Himalayan Cafe - Deceiving from the outside. NIICCEEEE place! (It was a dark and gloomy evening.) - Indian Near Me - Renton, Washington

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As soon as my friend and I opened the door to the restaurant, we were drawn in by the smell of wonderful himalayan spices and herbs. It took a while to decide what to order because everything on the extensive menu sounded good. Everything we selected was delicious! We ordered chicken momos with its Nepali tomato sauce, garlic and basil tandoori naan, lamb korma with its wonderful cashew curried sauce, and ginger coconut masala with fish sautéed in an onion, ginger garlic, tomato-curry sauce. These were accompanied with basmati rice. Everything was delicious! The korma and masala dishes were not only full of flavor but were thick and substantial -- not like dishes elsewhere which were more soupy in consistency. And the portions were generous; we had leftovers afterwards to take home for one more meal. Go and try it out for yourself! I'll be returning over and over again. read more