I thought this place was great! We kind of went at an odd time in the afternoon in between services of lunch and dinner. We were the only people in the restaurant and we made it there in time for the lunch special, which was a bonus. I was super hungry, I ordered a mango lassi and chicken MoMo for appetizer. When they brought out the mango lassi they also surprise me with a nice little bowl of a yellow daal soup. I scarfed them both down within minutes, which I kind of regret, because by the time of the rest of the food came out, I was almost full. The lunch specials came out before the MoMo but no big deal. The lunch special is really a great value. They give you a ton of food. You get two of the lunch items with rice and naan. I ate a little bit of it, but ended up taking most of it to work for lunch the next day. I had the vegetable korma and paneer tikka masala. I didn't get any spicey because I wasn't sure how hot they were gonna make it and the vegetable korma really could've used a little bit of spice, but it was still delicious. The paneer tikka masala was outstanding, had so much flavor in it. The MoMo was also fantastic and we did eat all of those because I didn't think they were going to hold up well if we took them home. I love how they made them with almost like a little cup at the top that you could put some of the sauce in. Don't be like me though, and give them a few minutes to cool down, the broth inside the dumplings is super hot. I was so excited I bit into it a minute or two after it came out and I wish I had waited a little longer. I would absolutely return to this restaurant when I am in the area. read more

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Very tasty food, nice, polite and accommodating staff. Would recommend to others and go again. The restaurant itself is a typical Indian restaurant in a strip mall, you're not transported with fancy decor or ambiance. Does NOT allow dogs. There is NO outside seating. read more

As a big fan of Indian food, I was excited to try this new spot in Escondido. It didn't disappoint. Very rich, velvety traditional Indian cuisine. We ordered the chicken momo, palak paneer, bharta aloo, herbal garlic naan, and tandoori chicken all at a spice level of 5 out of 10. All of the dishes were tasty. My favorite was the palak paneer and, to my surprise, the sauteed veggies under the chicken tandoori. The dishes came with plenty of plain basmati rice. I also ordered a mango lassi which was one of the best I've ever had. The herbal garlic naan was different and instead of cilantro contained fenugreek and a light blend of other seasonings. Really enjoyed it. Service was very polite. I was visiting with a friend from out of town and I appreciated that they never hovered or never made us feel rushed. They never pushed us to order, they kept refilling waters, and they didn't rush our check on us when they noticed our meal slowed down. Will definitely be returning. read more

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I had high expectations for this place since there aren't many restaurants like this around the area. Unfortunately I was disappointed, the flavors of some dishes were very similar. The service is good but we were only 2 tablets at dinner in the whole restaurant and it took a long time to get our food. The place is very hot and humid, it looks like they don't have air conditioning and there is no proper ventilation. The main dishes come with rice, unfortunately they never mention they add cumin to it which I'm not a fan of it, the food is already very seasoned so adding cumin to the rice is too much for me. Almost all dishes were very sweet, so it doesn't seem to have authentic Himalayan food. We ordered: - Nawaratan Korma.- very sweet. - Malai Kofta.- very sweet, so so. - Butter Chicken.- it doesn't taste as a a butter chicken, and similar flavor as the previous one . Too sweet. - Chicken Tandoori.- very bland, not recommended. read more

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Went around 12:30 p.m. on May 1, 2026 for lunch with my mom. Not very busy at that moment so we were happy to be seated right away. Ambiance very nice. Restaurant very clean. We ordered the Samosas for appetizer and you get 2 huge ones. Only ate half of one because I wanted to save room for lunch. The tamarind sauce that came with was delicious. Could absolutely drink a gallon of it. I ordered the lunch special. I decided on Chicken Chilli and Chicken Tikka Masala. Yummy Lentil Soup first, then entree with rice and naan. Oh man I could have had another basket of the naan. Warm, buttery, crispy, delicious. I order a 4 spice level and it was perfect. Mom ordered chicken Biryani (not on lunch). Huge portion! Enough for at least 2 days of leftovers or to feed 2 people. She ordered 2 spice level and it was perfect. Gentleman serving us was attentive and nice. I'd heard about this place being extremely good and no lies told. Run don't walk to Himalayan Chulo. If it's your first time trying Indian food, you'll absolutely get hooked. It's that good. read more

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Update: same review of stars however needed to add this tidbit. I ordered online for pick up and nowhere on the menu or website does it say entrees come with rice only. No naan. This is very heartbreaking but wanted others to know in case you assume it does come with it and it doesn't. read more

Himalayan Chulo - Vegetable coconut current with Paneer T Masala and Naan, soooo tasty!! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4 We were craving Indian/Himalayan food and stumbled across Himalayan Chulo on Yelp -- and I'm so glad we did. As soon as we walked in, the gentleman at the front greeted us with a warm, friendly smile. There were a good number of people dining in, but it didn't feel crowded, and there was a steady flow of takeout orders, which is always a good sign. We ordered naan bread, pakora, saag paneer, and a chicken dish (I don't remember the exact name), and everything was fresh, flavorful, and extremely delicious. Every dish tasted homemade and authentic, and you could really tell the ingredients were high quality. Dessert was light and not overly sweet -- just the perfect ending to a very tasty meal. We definitely plan on returning and highly recommend this place. The food is outstanding, the service is warm, and it's easily one of the best Himalayan/Indian spots in the area read more

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On a rainy Saturday, decided to treat myself by having Indian food. Lunch specials are Monday-Friday. Immediately greeted by the kind gentleman and given water. Ordered lamb tikka masala and chicken momos. Also can't pass up garlic naan. Place is very clean. Nice decor, cloth napkins. Lamb curry is delicious and very tender. Rice is very fragrant. Chicken momos had a delicate wrapper and generous flavor filled meat. The garlic naan was the thinnest, largest, flakiest I've ever had. Needless to say I have enough leftovers for dinner. They even provided a little cup for the momo sauce. Will definitely be back. read more

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Vegetable samosas were seasoned well, crispy and piping hot! The tamarind dipping sauce gave it a nice touch of sweetness. Garlic cilantro naan was buttery and cooked well - not an overcooked cracker like some other places. Chicken vindaloo was rich and had the perfect amount of spice. Saag aloo was the star of this meal for me. It was so creamy and packed with tons of flavor. Prices are very reasonable. I'll definitely be back and can't wait to try new dishes. read more

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Superb selection of items, excellent quality ingredients, and expert preparation. Super clean dining room and great service. read more

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Deeply flavorful Butter Chicken and perfectly cooked Garlic Naan- my favorite combo. While my interaction with the staff was brief since I ordered pickup, they were very friendly. This will be my go-to spot the next time I'm craving Indian food in Escondido. read more

Not 5 stars. Not bad tho. Chicken Biryani was good, Butter Chicken mediocre. Chicken Tikka very good as was Golub Jaman. Sadly Onion Naan was almost inedible - way too may onions. read more

Himalayan Chulo - 52. Chicken Biryani - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

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I just found this place and it's darn good. We love the food and the people are nice too. Ordered 3x in the last month. We always get take out so can't speak on the sit down service. They only got 1 dish wrong 1 time so not super upset about it. Def give it a try if you're looking for good Indian. read more

We went here for lunch and both got their lunch special, which includes naan, lentil soup, and choice of two curries for $11.95. We also ordered the samosas for $5.95. The food was great! All four of the curries we got were amazing and super fresh and flavorful. The naan was delicious and the rice was tender and fluffy. Service was so kind and friendly. The restaurant is in a strip mall, but has plenty of comfortable seating and is very tidy and clean. Can't wait to go back! read more

Himalayan Chulo - 3. Vegetable Samosa - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

Today is my first time here and I am so pleased! We were here at lunch time so we took advantage of their lunch special which comes with choice of 2 mains (out of 11 choices), rice, soup, and bread. Soup was piping hot and so comforting-tasty, love the warm spices! I got aloo and chicken vindaloo--huge portions for all! Lotsa yummy naan as well. We will be returning to eat more of this wonderful food. read more

Himalayan Chulo - this is our mains, rice & naan: all hot, fresh & delicious! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

This could now be my family's favorite Himalayan food restaurant. The flavors were fantastic and balanced. Everything we ordered was good. Just happy to have this restaurant in Escondido, and hope more like this one start to pop up. We ordered our food to go and even got a happy surprise. A complimentary rice pudding that was cardamom heaven. It was very kind, the cherry on top of a satisfying meal. read more

Authentic Indian cuisine--a must try! We are excited as this is close to home and nourished our bellies on a colder day. Nothing beats the flavorful and dynamic spices of this unique cuisine. We enjoyed the daahl, birayani rice dish and samosas. Portions are GENEROUS! Love the variety of vegetables and legumes offered throughout each dish. Will be back! read more

It's so nice to finally get multiple Indian choices in Escondido. Himalayan Chulo is the best one! The service is fantastic, they are very accommodating for both take out or dining in, and the food is wonderful. read more

We love the sister restaurants, so we knew this place would be a hit! Quality, flavors, all amazing! Service was great as expected. I reccomend the Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry, garlic Naan, chicken Briyanni. Very cute restaurant! read more

We ordered the lunch special and it was delicious. I had the paneer tikka masala and the chicken vindaloo. We shared the momo chicken dumplings and I am very satisfied. I'm taking half of my lunch special home. The restaurant is clean and cute. I will definitely return. read more

We ordered to go , the vegetable samosa is really good , i like the lamb tikka masala too with the naan. The momo is alright, nothing special its like dumplings . My least favorite is the chicken tandoori, the chicken is a bit dry. But overall i enjoyed it. The price is reasonable too. Service is okay. Worth a try! read more

Himalayan Chulo - 3. Vegetable Samosa 45. Chicken Tandoori 58. Garlic Cilantro Naan 56. Chicken Momo 38. Lamb Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

Amazing experience - especially tastiness! We walked in and were able to get a table pretty quick. Staff were nice and order was correct and very tasty. I was surprised by how flavorful it was despite asking for a low spice level. We have found our new favorite Indian place. read more

Everything we well for a party of eight. Everyone liked the food. Thanks That's awesome read more

This place is as amazing as all the other reviews said. We love Indian style food and always love to try new places. Last night we ordered the garlic Naan, Nawaratan Korma and chicken Tikka Marsala. The flavor on all these items were incredible, nice serving portions and very hot. The person who served us was probably the owner. Very nice and helpful. The young lady who greeted us was also very sweet and helpful. She's part of the family too. The place is comfortable but it would be nice if the over head lights could be dimmed. It's super bright. They do serve beer and wine and the selections were good. I can't recommend this place enough and we'll for sure be back and will tell our friends. It's honestly the best Indian food we've ever had. read more

First time trying Himalayan food & it did not disappoint. From the appetizers to the main dish, everything was excellent with the perfect amount of spice. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Escondido read more

Himalayan Chulo - Fish curry & garlic herbal naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

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The Best Hidden Gem Restaurant in Escondido !! This place serves amazing and authentic Himalayan and Indian cuisine. The best dishes: Butter Chicken - Great quality of chicken in a creamy butter tomato sauce. Chicken Saag - Mint, spinach and collard greens with chicken and spices in a delightful curry. Biryani - rice with lamb and nuts. It tastes amazing with the cucumber yoghurt sauce. If you live in Rancho Santa Fe or Escondido then this place is definitely worth checking out !! read more

Loved the food here. Ambiance is very stripmall typical but they did a great job with what there was to work with. The young woman who helped us was an absolute delight. One of the better naan breads I've found in the county. Fair pricing and generous portions. Entrees were excellent and I'm so grateful that they're on delivery apps because I see this solving some cozy day inside cravings on the regular. Glad we're finally getting some hyper local dining spots for these regional cuisines, and GOOD ONES. We've been in an Indian/Nepalese/Himalayan food wasteland for years in Escondido. Come out and support and keep these gems open! read more

Amazing food!!!!! So glad I trusted the reviews. Delicious butter chicken. Samosas and the garlic naan was soooo good. I've been to many Indian restaurants all over and this one is def top 2. Excellent service, very clean, and nice for families or date night. Trust me!!!!! read more

One of the most delicious meals I've had in a long time. I ordered the lentil masala w/ garlic naan and basmati rice. The rice was perfect, the spice level was perfect and everyone on staff was extremely friendly and caring. A thoroughly enjoyable experience in every way read more

Himalayan Chulo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

The food was SO fresh and delicious! All the flavors came through beautifully. Prices for the quantity is more than fair. We would definitely visit again. read more

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I spent two years in Nepal as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I've fallen in love with "Chulo" (the name is taken from small Nepali stove) and can highly recommend this Nepali (and ) restaurant to others searching for something comforting and exotic for the taste buds. Our party of 4 loved the veggie momos, panner tikka masala, generous portions of chicken tikka, mushroom tikka masala AND the most wonderful tasting badami naan. (One order will serve 4 people). I'm glad the "spice level" can vary by the dish. The restaurant provides a spice level 1-10. I usually order the spice level at 4 - if I am by myself. The 4 of us decided on a level 2 to meet all our taste needs. It was just right. It was a Thursday evening and there were about 7-8 other tables being waited on. And the phone kept ringing indicating a good number or take out orders. We all enjoyed the evening and look forward to returning soon. I want to try HIMALAYAN CHULO for lunch too. It has special lunch pricing. Namaste! read more

So excited to have Indian food in Escondido! It's fantastic . Great food, perfect atmosphere. Will surely become a frequent spot for us. read more

Himalayan Chulo - Inside. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

This restaurant just opened up near us. The food is sooooo delicious! OMG! So fresh, generous portions, service is excellent! Authentic Indian Food! read more

Himalayan Chulo - Chicken Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

Host Greeted with a smile, sat us down, gave water then left and never came back to take our order. He was too busy taking a phone call but got interrupted because a customer came in to make a to go order but yet we are still waiting to see if he'll take our order. Proceeded to help the to go order. Then looked around, grabbed water, then went to give water to another customer. We were still waiting for our order to be taken. We just walked out. read more

Love this new restaurant! The curries are so authentic and deep in flavor. Highly recommend anything saag. Their lunch special is also so generous and at only $12 for soup, two curries, rice, and naan is a steal!! Service is also so sweet and attentive read more

We've only done take out twice, but both times have been consistently delicious. We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Kerau Paneer and naan, and these were enough to last us at least 2 days worth of leftovers. Easy to order online and pick up service is good. This is our new dinner spot when we don't want to cook for sure! I already recommended it to others and they love it too! read more

Absolutely delicious curries and sauces. I've tried Lamb curry, Chicken Vin da loo, Panner Tikka Masala, Naan, lentil soup. Every dish rich with flavor. Clean, comfortable atmosphere. Attentive service. Definitely a great spot for friends, family, and clients. read more

Found our new spot for delicious Indian food! We enjoyed every bite and it was beyond satisfying...AND we had enough to bring home for another meal. The owner & staff are warm and friendly and the service was excellent! Highly recommend! read more

Himalayan Chulo - Everything was so flavorful & delicious with excellent service! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

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So glad we decided to try this new Himalayan restaurant. It definitely did not disappoint. The service and food were absolutely amazing. I decided to try the Tandoori Chicken and my husband had the Chicken Tikka Masala. Both were fresh and delicious. We also had the garlic cilantro naan bread which was probably the best we have had. This is an absolute must try restaurant. We will definitely be returning! read more

A new treat for the bold and adventurous! Fish Curry, Lamb Tikka Masala, Garlic Cilantro Naan, and MANY other unique dishes! Manoj was very helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be back! Also, the left overs are great the next day! AND EVEN THE DAY AFTER THAT! read more

Himalayan Chulo - 8. Daal Soup, 6. Himalayan Salad - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Escondido, California

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