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    Himalayan Curry & Grill

    4.4 (440 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Garlic Naan

    Holidays aren't festive without a feast at Himalayan Curry & Grill. this charming restaurant in downtown Lancaster, PA, with its cozy seating makes a meal more about the complete dining experience than any single element. If the soothing quiet music doesn't set the tone, then the great service and delectable food will. Whether you like your curry mild, medium, spicy, or eye-wateringly, mouth-on-fire burning hot, you can have it as you like it. A wide-ranging menu with set pricing for each category makes it easy to see what might fit one's budget. Though prices have risen in recent years, a meal at Himalayan is still a bargain, given the ample quantities served, refills on rice, etc. At noon they offer an all-you-can-eat buffet, for those wanting to sample broadly, and you can order off the menu anytime. Can't go wrong no matter if you go with Indian or Nepalese dishes. I went with the Mis Mas Tarkari and garlic naan--yummy. Seating is limited, so get your reservation early for any evening meal.

    Malai Kofta
    Lisa C.

    The food was good. The service was excellent. The tables are very close together. I cannot be a fair judge of the Malai Kofta: the texture threw me. Instead I shared (pilfered from) my companion's Mustard salmon Curry which was divine. I loved the sauce and the fish was perfect.

    Manish C.

    Located in downtown Lancaster serving up Nepalese and Indian food is Himalayan Curry & Grill. The high ratings across various review sites and top ranking among restaurants in Lancaster on TripAdvisor sealed the deal as this being our option for dinner. On weekends, make a reservation in advance as they are very popular and tend to get packed in their somewhat modestly sized dining area. Since it is a smaller space, it can get a bit loud, but not so much that you can't carry on a conversation. The staff are all incredibly friendly and do a great job of attending to guests. To drink, get the mango lassi, as it's served in a generous amount in a pilsner glass with wonderful yogurt and mango accents without being excessively sweet. It is served with ice which I thought would water it down, but chilled the drink perfectly. We started off with the vegetable and chicken pakoras. These were both incredibly fresh and flavorful. The vegetable pakoras were a different Nepali preparation distinct from typical North Indian styles, but we agreed they were tasty. For meals, we went with the chicken tikka masala off the Indian menu and the vegetable coconut curry off the Nepali menu. Both of these were incredibly fresh and flavorful, spiced just right, and prepared using high quality ingredients. The naan was prepared to perfection, and is served in generous portions (so big that we couldn't finish 2 orders of naan). The overall prices of the various menu items were very reasonable. While I don't have much experience in Nepalese cooking style and cuisine, this was a great dining experience in the heart of Lancaster. I'd definitely return and recommend Himalayan Curry & Grill to others.

    some of the best rice pudding I've ever had with its floral notes
    Yara C.

    I can't say enough about this restaurant. Unassuming ambiance. The hostess kindly seated my large party during the height of lunch buffet time after a short wait. The inside is remarkably quiet, and the decor is lovely. The buffet is pretty straightforward. $12/person. Take a plate and serve what you will eat. The most delectable chicken tikka, freshly replenished at lunch rush, over basmati rice with incredible palaak paneer. Veggies so delicately fried that it was crispy but not rancid, something I didn't even think was possible - and somehow the flavors of the fresh veggies not lost. Then, the fresh bread - the buttery hot soft and ever so perfectly charred bread to dip in the leftover sauces on your plate - Just wow. Ended the meal with the perfect amount of cold rice pudding - a light touch with floral notes of maybe clove? The servers were kind and friendly, the food was incredible. The price was unbeatable. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Wonderful experience!

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    Andrew O.

    This was the first time I've eaten at a Nepalese restaurant, so while I was quite pleased with the flavor and spices of the Vegetable Pakota and Lamb Vindaloo, I have little to compare it to. The service was attentive and respectful, but not intrusive. The atmosphere was very near ideal. It was clean and quite when I entered. My reservation was for 5pm, just as the place opened, but as the evening wore on it became more lively and energetic. It is a small place, so perfect for a casual dinner, but too full and crowded for an intimate occasion.

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    The food, along with the service and atmosphere is excellent. We will be frequent customers.

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    What a find! Great service and tasty tandoori in a nice setting. Byob. Will be back on my next trip to Lancaster.

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    Amazing service. Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Have been coming here for about 9 years. Amazing every time.

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    You would have to travel halfway around the world to get food this authentic anywhere else. Great food great staff. Just wonderful.

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    Aroma! Ambiance! Service! The food was delicious and yes, I went back for more! I recommend Himalayan Curry & Grill.

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    The food was fantastic and authentic. There isn't a single bad thing to say about this place. The staff were very friendly as well.

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    Quaint Indian restaurant. Great owners, delicious food. Lunch buffet is great. Get there early as there is limited seating.

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    Best food in lancaster, especially the buffet. Great deal and tasty food. Would come here every day if I could.

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