We love to get curry from here. The staff is great and the ambiance is fun. We have been going here for years. Highly recommend.

This spot in La Mesa has always felt like stepping into a quiet temple tucked inside the city. The space opens up the moment you walk in--wide, dark-lit, and beautiful in that moody, atmospheric way that makes you lower your voice and become a little more present. The yantras on the ceiling? I notice them every time, and they give the whole place this subtle spiritual pulse I appreciate. Now, the curry... listen. It's a journey. Sometimes it's perfect, sometimes it's a little too fiery--like they got a memo from the sun itself. But when they hit the balance, it's magic. What stays consistent, though, is the service. Always quick, always attentive, always on point. It's the kind of place I used to wander into in my La Mesa era, where the food warmed me up and the energy felt familiar, like an old mantra I didn't know I remembered. read more

Although we ordered our food to go, it was still incredible--and impressively hot--by the time we got it home. The staff is super friendly and helpful; they asked if it was our first time and provided a menu with photos, which is incredibly useful if you're new to this style of cuisine. The cheese-stuffed naan was outstanding, the dumplings were delicious, and the biriyani blended its flavors beautifully, delivering a perfect bite every time. We're already looking forward to returning and trying even more dishes! read more

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I've had dinner a few times before, but this time, came for the $15 lunch special. You get choice of two dishes, daal, rice, naan, some pickle potatoes and carrots, and some delicious rice pudding. We got the veggie korma, chicken tikka masala, sagg aloo, and chicken vindaloo. It was a nice lunch and we both had plenty to take home. There is also a great little Indian market next door you should definitely check out when you come. read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Chicken Vindaloo Saag Aloo Plain Naan lunch plate - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Food: Very dry, flavorless chicken (needs to marinate longer) curries have sugar - too sweet. Also some of the curry tasted like they mixed a bunch of table scraps together and renamed it. The "seasonal vegetables" were burnt, flavorless, basic - like onions & bell pepper - nothing more imagined. Vegetarian Samosas had flavorless glue like texture (so don't expect fluffy potatoes). Service: was rushed (it wasn't busy) they didn't get our orders right. And when we asked about items we were waiting on, they rushed off too quickly to respond. We had to ask for things repeatedly, and in the end, they wouldn't bring us enough to-go boxes. But they were quick to drop the check & usher us out, with minimal eye contact. We paid for things we didn't get. Sadly - I've tried over the years to give this place a chance. I don't know why it's voted best Indian food in la mesa - most likely because it's the only Indian food in la mesa?? They do have decent naan, basmati & mint chutney, but not worth the high overpriced expense of everything else. If you're into this type of dining experience, great - San Diego has plenty! They have "potential" to be better... read more

My husband and I had dinner here on a Wednesday night and it was busy but we were greeted and seating pretty quickly. The employees were all very nice. Love that they have their awards presented by the door. The place isn't load, you can have a nice conversation with your table. They have a good size menu with different selections. Lots of vegetarian options which is nice! We tried the Chili momo dumplings, they had good flavor, pepper forward, and good herb seasoning. We got these as a spice level 5 and it had a good kick. Then we tried the Mango Chicken and Chicken Korma (spice level 10) both were 9/10 , creamy, spicy, and flavorful! Im a big fan of spicy food and this #10 was spicy but definitely not the spiciest I've had. The best part was the Cheese Garlic Naan 10/10 recommend! Will be back to try more items. read more

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Went here on a Sunday afternoon and got seated right away. It was my first time, but my partner has been raving about this place for a while. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and chicken chili, along with basmati rice, naan, and cheese naan. Between the two dishes, the chicken chili was definitely my favorite. We asked for a 6/10 spice level, but honestly, I could've handled it even spicier. Next time, I'll bump it up a few notches. Same for the masala; we got it at a 6/10 too, but it didn't really bring much heat, in my opinion. Overall, this place will definitely be the first spot I think of whenever I'm craving Indian food. Can't wait to come back and turn up the spice! read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

This is my favorite Indian food spot and I have been coming here for a while! Takeout or dine in the service is always wonderful and the quality of food is always up to par, this time around we got the chicken tikka masala which is so flavorful and creamy and tried the chili chicken which easily became a new favorite You also get some lentil soup which is always a nice way to start the meal, can't rave about this place enough!! read more

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Went in for a take out lunch special, for about $15 you get a ton of delicious food. With the lunch special comes: lentil soup (a smidge bland but might be because of my other dishes), 2 entrees (I picked Chana masala - delicious!! And chicken vindaloo - tasty, in a different style than I'm used to, this one had potatos), lots of rice, pickled veg, two triangles of naan (one was perfect, one was doughy), and rice pudding. I'll be back to try some of their other dishes, but will also certainly order the Chana masala again in the future. I ordered when I arrived and it took only about 10 minutes for the food to be ready. They gave it to me all wrapped to contain the sauces, and with silverware. read more

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Himalayan Cuisine is one of those rare places that's always consistently excellent. From their perfectly cooked chicken tikka tandoori to classic staples like butter chicken and lamb tikka masala, every dish hits the mark--rich, flavorful, and comforting without ever being heavy. We've never had a disappointing meal here. On top of the food, the customer service is truly top-notch: the staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely cares about making sure you have a great experience. A total go-to that never lets us down. read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Veggie Korma, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tandoori, Yellow Basmati Rice, Cheese Naan, garlic cilantro Butter Naan - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

I have been coming here for years and was a frequented spot with friends. Coming here with friends or any group is recommended since the food portions are large and family style dining encouraged. Some of the highlights include the ample parking lot and the large restaurant with its decor that feels like you're in Nepal. The staff is amazing...every time I've come here they have been so friendly and attentive and treat us as friends. And of course, the food - delicious and there is something for everyone. I myself always get the masala chai and veggie samosas and usually some kind of chicken dish. But For this visit, it felt like we ordered the entire menu with about 12 different dishes. Such great variety, spice levels and flavors! A great meet up spot and almost guarantee you'll have left overs to take home. read more

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I came here for the first time with a good friend of mine . My first impression was this is a really cute and cozy decor . There weren't many people here dining and I saw probably 3-4 servers . We both ordered the chicken tikka masala with rice and garlic cilantro naan . I like that you get to pick your spice level. They recommend spice level four because I didn't want too spicy and it was absolutely perfect. My friend went with seven he really thought that was perfect spice for a spicy lover . It came with a delicious lentil soup . The food was 4 stars . The reason for the three star review is because the service was pretty bad. We kept having to go up to them to ask for something to drink, , to ask which one was a level 4 or 7 and to pay . They were friendly , but not attentive at all. We will probably make this a take out option. read more

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My order is pretty basic and I always stick to the same thing each time - butter chicken, rice, and garlic cilantro naan. They're always consistent with the amount of food served and spice level. I always look forward to my monthly to-go order read more

I've been taking friends here for the last 12-13 years. Last night I took my best friend here and he said, "This place is legitimately a 10/10." The food is so full of flavor, the menu has so many options, and the decor does remind me a little bit of my time in India. Great food! read more

We've been dining here for years, and we can say without hesitation that the food and service is consistently great. Upon arriving on a Saturday night, we were greeted warmly and seated immediately. This restaurant has a huge interior and can handle large groups of diners with ease. Tonight the restaurant was fairly busy but not overly crowded. The noise level in this large restaurant is low, you can definitely carry a conversation nicely. The menu is extensive and if you are not familiar with Himalayan, Nepalese or Indian cuisine there are plenty of pictures in the back of the menu to help guide your decisions. When ordering your entrées, for most dishes, you will be asked for your "heat level" on a scale of 1 to 10. We order a heat level of 5 which is more on the spicy side, so if you like your dishes mild, I recommend to choose a spice level below 3. Portion size is ample compared to most restaurants, and the pricing is quite fair as you will see by what we purchased and our final bill. This evening we were a dining party of 3. All diners will be served a cup of their yummy delicious lentil soup with their meals. Tonight we ordered Curry Chicken, Tikka Masala Chicken, Tandori Lamb Chops, and 2 orders of Garlic Cilantro Naan (our favorite). Our entrées came with either yellow or white rice or plain Naan. The meal is served "family-style" so everyone can choose what they would like to try. Since we were placing 2 orders of the Cilantro Garlic Naan (our favorite) we all chose a rice as a side. The chicken in both the Curry and Tikka Masala was very tender and the flavor of both dishes was exceptional! The Tandori Lamb (my husband's favorite) was tender and moist with the perfect amount of seasonings served on a bed of roasted Tandori oven vegetables. The Naan is fluffy, light with a hint of char from the Tandori oven. We all scored each dish a 5 tonight. I have only spoke of the food, but the service by the waitstaff at Himalayan is at another level! They are all very attentive to each customer needs without being invasive... we were never really waiting for our meals to be served, beverages to be refilled or plates to be removed. They are all kind and joyful. If you want a lovely dining experience with great food we highly recommend Himalayan Cuisine Restaurant... this should be the standard of what going out for dinner looks like. Total meal cost was under $80. And we still took boxes of leftovers home. read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Lentil soup comes with all meals, - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Nice ambience inside very clean and dimly lit. Service was fast and friendly. Most of all, food was incredible. Best Indian food in San Diego. I highly recommend the tikka masala but keep in mind it runs spicy. Got a 6/10 spice level and I was struggling a bit. Overall great experience will be back soon! read more

One of the best authentic indian Restaurants i've had in town! They give you complementary lentil soup which was so delicious!! They also give you the option of rice or naan with your curry dishes (most places don't do that) and the servers are very prompt and friendly!! This restaurant definitely gives off a homestyle indian cuisine vibe and I love it!! I have been only coming here since i've tried it Not to mention their prices are reasonable for the big portions they give you!!! Highly recommend getting the mango lassi (Not pictured) my husband and I also got the mixed tandoori which came out sizzling and was sooo tasty! The lamb biryani was okay, I wished the meat was a little more tender but it was still flavorful. The butter chicken or chicken makhnee was my absolute fav! If you like spicy I recommend 7-8 spice level. Last, the garlic naan came out fresh and soft, it was perfect! read more

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Came by Himalayan Cuisine for lunch! Three of us shared a pakora app, which was quite good. They have an amazing lunch special for $14.95. I had double chicken tikka masala and flavors were great. A lot of food for lunch. Lots of seating inside. Staff was friendly. Lots of parking in the plaza. I'll be back for sure in the future! read more

Been here several times but brought my best friend here for her first time. First thing they brought was the lentil soup snd it was good. The servers were friendly and the atmosphere was nice with all the pictures and decorations. Ordered the butter chicken which is her favorite and I ordered the chicken tikka masala and the mixed tandoori grill with garlic cheese naan bread and rice . Would have ordered spicy but my b can't handle spice . The smell of the mixed tandoori was amazing and both chicken dishes were tasty. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Food was amazing! We had the chicken tikka, butter chicken, yellow and white rice, and the garlic naan. They also gave us daal soup as an appetizer. Everything was a 10/10! Service was also great, everyone was very nice and on top of everything. The decor and lighting gave a nice ambience to this restaurant. I'll definitely be back! :) Side note, my friend and I were talking and hanging out and didn't even realize the time or that they were closing, and they were so kind not even rushing us out of there, but we ended up just realizing they were closing so got up anyways and cashed out. 5 read more

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My brother loves this place so we decided to take my mom here for her birthday dinner. I've seen this place for years since I grew up in the area but never tried Nepal food before. It's very similar to Indian food, which I'm not a fan of but I loved everything that I tried here. Garlic naan was cheesy and delicious, chicken dumplings were meaty (love the sauce it came with), shrimp biryani was delish with that yogurt sauce, chicken curry was flavorful, and butter roti dish as well. I can see why it's been here for years. read more

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Great quality, great quantity, great value. I am a regular at this restaurant, and my frequent business here is for very good reason. This Indian restaurant provides large filling portions with flavorful and tasty food all in a cozy and warm atmosphere. Normally I come here for dinner, but this recent visit I came around lunch time and was excited to see that they have an awesome "Lunch Special" which we decided to check out along with some other items we regularly order when we visit. Lunch Special: 2 Items (Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala), Chickpea Salad, Kheer (rice pudding), Naan, and a large portion of rice. Chicken Vindaloo: Savory, meaty, thick. The chicken in this dish is smokey and a bit tender but on the dryer side. The sauce is also more chunky and viscous as compared to a masala which would have a creamier and runnier sauce. I chose this one as it was one of the three protein options for the special. Although it isn't my absolute favorite, I enjoyed it very much for the variety that it brought to my plate. Chicken Tikka Masala: Bright, savory, tomato-y, creamy. This is the classic chicken tikka masala dish that everyone knows Indian cuisine to make so amazingly. I order this occasionally when I come here and I'm glad that it is a part of the lunch special. If you are unsure what to order, this one will not disappoint at all. Admittedly, in my most recent visit the Tikka Masala was a bit more on the tomayto-y side but nothing beyond slight to where it is disruptive to enjoying the dish. Chickpea Salad: Refreshing, bright, airy. The salad is very simple and straight forward. It is light, refreshing, airy, and aromatic. There is a combination of few textures. The onions and veggies were crunchy and crispy while the chickpea was a bit more grainy. I absolutely loved the salad as it was a beautiful contrast to the warmer and more savory flavors of the rest of our meal. Kheer: Cool, refreshing, not too sweet. This is the first time I've ever had rice pudding and it was such a pleasure to try. Similar to the chickpea salad, I thought it brought a nice refreshing break from the heavier savory tastes that is more common with the heavy dishes they serve at this restaurant. I should've saved it as dessert for the end but it tasted so good I couldn't resist taking sips throughout my meal. Lamb Vindaloo: Roasted, gamey, tender, juicy. The Lamb Vindaloo was saucy and savory. It was mild in spiciness and the aroma was filled with spices and herbs. The lamb meat was also extremely juicy and tender and it reminded me of a medium-rare New York Strip steak in the best way possible. The lamb meat tasted gamey in a way that was enjoyable but that also requires the context of my personal preference in game-y meats. I order this dish every so often when I come to this location and have never been disappointed. Overall a great dish to order if you enjoy game-y meats. Otherwise try the chicken vindaloo! Lamb Biryani: Warm, filling, aromatic, colorful. My girlfriend and I order this dish EVERY single time we come here. The biryani is so tasty and aromatic and it has the scents of every spice you would ever want. The lamb in this dish is also very tender and tasty. If you order any of the regular entrees that come with a choice of rice or naan, I would highly recommend you choose naan if you're also ordering any of their biryanis. The portion of rice they provide with this dish is deceptively large and I fall for it time after time. Mango Lassi: Not too sweet, silky. I can't believe that this is my first time ordering Mango Lassi at this location because it is one of my favorite beverages of all time. The drink is silky smooth and is sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth but not so sweet where you feel gross and regretful of ordering it. If you've never had this drink I URGE you to order it and try it out! Service is great as always. We are always greeted at the door by staff and shown to our table within a minute whether it is during lunch or dinner. The staff is attentive to needs and checks in autonomously to refill water and provide any other help needed. read more

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This is our favorite restaurant to go to. We not only love dining in but we order takeout from here a lot. The portions are so good and I am able to make two meals out of it. All the entrees come with a yummy soup and either rice or naan. Very generous portions. I always get the butter chicken and BF gets the chicken Korma. We always get the Vegetable Pakora which comes with a fresh mint sauce. Food is consistent and fresh and hits the spot always. Service always great and the inside has a nice ambience and is comfortable read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

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This is my favorite Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant. All of the food I've tried here has been wonderful. It's all very flavorful with huge portions. Also, the decor here really sets the mood for this style of restaurant. The service is always prompt. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I don't have a reference for what "authentic" would taste like but this is the only place I go to for Indian food. If you enjoy lots of flavor and a variety of sauces and dishes this is the place. My favorites are anything Tika or masala! I tried the garlic cheese naan and now it's a must! read more

Very disappointing. Here's why: Lunch special served on these metal cafeteria trays. Really? But wait, there's more. We had the Chicken Vindaloo. Very little flavor, not spicy at all. Lots of untrimmed fat and the like in the dish. Pickles ... sad. Rice pudding was lumpy and tasteless. Naan was ok. When they asked about the food we said it was not very good and they didn't listen but did want to give us boxes to take the uneaten food home. Never going back. read more

Food was great! We ordered 911 sauce on the side and it was very spicy. We asked the waiter and he said it was a habanero based sauce. Servers were friendly. Cozy, colorful and spacious ambience, with pleasant music. Menu has pictures at the end which is useful. Great spot. read more

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TL;DR: authentic Nepalese/Himalayan/Indian cuisine and great service Ordered: - Chicken Tikka Masala (5/5): Must get. - Saag Paneer (4/5): Would've liked the paneer to be more flavorful but overall still delicious - Lamb Biryani (3/5): Good but not a lot of lamb meat. Would've preferred just getting more pieces of naan - Butter/Garlic Naan (5/5): must gets. The naan is so pillowy and soft yet packs a huge punch in flavor So much food for 2 - some of the best leftovers I've had in awhile Won't be getting the Biryani next time but we will absolutely be back to try the rest of the menu! Cheers, Himalayan Cuisine! read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

I have now been to this Indian, Himalayan, Nepalese restaurant twice. each time, I have enjoyed my food choices. I had always thought that i did not like food from this region, because I'm not a curry fan! turns out much of their food has no curry in it! try the shrimp tandoori! it's delish! read more

11/18/2024 - I was in the area and ordered a Tiki Masala to go and it came with white rice. I ordered at 2:45pm and they told me about 15 minutes. I walked in and it was ready in 10 minutes. It smells so good in there. Giant place to go to with plenty of seats. Total cost was about $20. Loved it. Wished the portion was a little bigger. 2 meals for me and it came with a lentil soup. 5 stars. read more

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Himalayan Cuisine is a restaurant highly recommended by acquaintances and I had dined here multiple times including food delivery. Almost every dish I ordered tasted off, NOT fresh and was either too sweet, too salty or had zero taste ie Bland and Flavorless. Their Saag paneer was not authentic tasting, a disappointment and a disaster. I've had amazing Himalayan food from Tara's in Los Angeles, and the food I've had here is not comparable this at all :( Good presentation was always careless and sloppy plated. Service by the staff was slow, unprofessional and lacking. Why this restaurant received so many high rating reviews is a mystery because I stronger disagree. The interior dining room had lovely chandelier lighting and the walls decorated with a menagerie of Himalayan baskets, assortment of ethnic art. Most people who haven't had much exposure to true Himalayan cuisine sadly don't know any better. This restaurant has the opportunity to improve many dishes, food preparation, presentation and staff service. Have given this restaurant the benefit of doubt but they repeated failed in every area. My generous 2 star is for some of the staff who were nice to Me and my service baby. read more

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Amazing food and service, definitely recommend this place in SFO, we tried veg and non veg, both are up to the market, exceeded my expectations read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Amazing food that we had here, recommend this place in SFO - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've been here about a dozen times since before the pandemic and everything is delicious! The restaurant is huge and busiest for the dinner service but never busy enough to wait more than a few minutes for a seat. Their takeout quality is also just as good as the seated experience. My favorite dishes are the paneer saag, chicken tandoori, lamb tikka masala, and lamb biryani. This place is great for groups or date nights and can accommodate kids. The service is always very good and the servers are nice. I highly recommend it! read more

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Ordered off delivery as we were craving Indian food one dinner. What we got: Butter chicken - creamy, rich, with the right amount of chicken. Garlic and cheese naan - on the softer side but chewy and delicious! It came in four pieces. Chicken biryani - unfortunately we didn't like it. It was just too salty that I don't know if that's the purpose of the yogurt sauce. The medium was also too hot for us. Serving was plenty, price point reasonable for two people (everything came to under $50) however, not the best Indian food we've tried despite the many good reviews. read more

This meal was delicious! I enjoyed everything I ordered. I definitely recommend trying the chicken chili if you're interested in trying something different. The flavors were amazing and the chicken was very tender. Their chicken tika was very good as well. You can't go wrong with either. My wife and I had great service. Everyone working was nice and helpful. Highly recommended! read more

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One of my favorite places for Indian food in SD. The main dishes come with either jasmine rice or butter naan. I ordered the chicken korma and chili chicken. The chicken was not dry and had great flavors. Level 3 did not have much heat at all. Will have to try level 5 or higher next time. Friendly and fast service. There are lots of tables available for dine in. read more

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I've tried this place before when my friend ordered takeout, but I've never eaten at the restaurant. I was surprised how big and busy it was inside. A good number of tables were occupied and there was consistent traffic going in and out for pickup orders. The food was hearty and flavorful. We ordered spice level 4 for our dishes and that was perfect for my comfort level. I enjoy spicy food but don't want to my mouth to be on fire the rest of the night. The biryani paired with the raika yogurt and cucumber sauce made for a perfect bite. Service is efficient but you have to be on point if you're wanting refills or have questions because you have to flag down a staff member as they're hustling to and from the back. They were very kind, however, and it was maybe the owner who stopped by the table at the end of the meal to ask how we enjoyed everything. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience, and I'd definitely return to enjoy the great food and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Biryani, Chicken Korma, and Veggie Curry - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

The best of the best. Order everything and everything will be the best. The best service. Professional Food Critic. read more

Himalayan Cuisine - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California

Food was pretty tasty, too bad we all lost our appetite after a roach jumped on my friend!!! Disgusting, I'd recommend looking to eat elsewhere read more

We had a family of 4 to feed for the night so we ordered 5 entrees and a few sides - yup more than enough feed! Mom and I had Chicken Tikka Masala. Sauce was good, chicken was a little dry but overall good. The Mango Chicken Tikka Masala was amazing. Tender chicken and great flavor. Would definitely recommend it. Vegetible samosa was good. Naan made a nice compliment - we did each garlic and cheese. The other entrees I didn't get to try but did well with the family. One had shrimp and I had some of it the next day. Not bad. Leftovers were still tasty. Everyone was happy with the meal and at the end of the day, that's what counts! In fact, now I'm curious about the store next to the restaurant to see what spices I can get to try cooking some thing on my own! read more

Himalayan Cuisine - come on in! - Indian Near Me - La Mesa, California