Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Himalayan Delights

    4.7 (178 reviews)
    Updated 2 months ago

    Order Himalayan Delights Takeout or Delivery

    Himalayan Delights Photos

    Business Info

    HIMALAYAN DELIGHTS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Intimate
    Romantic

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Himalayan Delights

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Shannon Z.

    This is a super solid Indian food restaurant. We came on a weekend lunch time and there was no wait, it was pretty empty. We got garlic cilantro naan and it was incredibly fresh and crispy cooked to perfection! The vegetable tika masala was also super flavorful and paired very well with the naan and rice. Lastly we ordered the tandoori chicken, the flavors were super good but the chicken itself was a bit dry. They have so many curry options!

    Naan, Achari Chicken ($15.95) and Butter Chicken ($16.95)
    Megan L.

    So friendly, waitress served us yummy lentil soup while we waited for our takeout order. Very diverse menu of different chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian dishes. + Coconut naan ($5.99 for 4 pieces): was interesting, full of coconut flakes (7/10) + Achari chicken ($15.95): was a first, very very pickle-y, spicy but tender! (7.7/10) + Butter chicken ($16.95): delicious balance of sweet and savory, slight more savory (8.5/10)

    Lamb tikka masala
    Amy B.

    Himalayan Delights in Newport Beach makes some of the best Indian food I've ever eaten, and the ambiance is very welcoming and the staff is very hard-working and cheerful. I had the Lamb Tikka Masala which came with a free side of basmati rice, and there was also a complimentary cup of lentil soup to enjoy while waiting for the order to arrive. The sauce was very delicious and tasted super clean and everything, which I truly appreciated. The premium lamb inside was also very high-quality and quite tender with an even consistency throughout, in generously sized chunks. The basmati rice was also very clean and a great side to go with the lamb tikka masala. At $18 for such a great and filling dish, some of which I took home, the value is definitely there and Himalayan Delights is my favorite Indian restaurant in OC!!

    Taylor Y.

    Randomly decided to come here for a Sunday lunch, and I was not disappointed! I really enjoyed the flavors of the food here, and the portion sizes were generously large. Parking is quite easy as there is a parking lot right next to the restaurant. The service was quick and the friendly servers were attentive. I especially enjoyed the free soup appetizer that came with our meal.

    Anita L.

    Came here for lunch with some friends (two had been before and recommended it) on a Friday. The restaurant has a little parking lot on the side, which makes it convenient along a very busy street. We started off with a cup of complimentary lentil soup. I loved that it was piping hot (I loathe lukewarm soup) and the seasonings were perfectly balanced. The cumin was there, but did not overpower! Paneer Pakora, fried cheese, served with a sweet/tart tamarind sauce, was quite nice, though I'm not a fan of paneer. My friends ordered that. Vegetable Pakora is always my go-to and these were nice and crispy. I especially liked the accompanying mint sauce which cuts the fattiness on my tongue. Goat Curry, a Nepalese specialty, is definitely a must order if you're into ovine. Bold, deep flavors with chunks of goat is perfect with the white basmati rice. Butter Chicken is a dish everyone is familiar with. The one here is very tasty and isn't heavy. That's the thing about Nepalese cuisine, it's not heavy. Chicken Kedai is one of my favorite Nepalese dishes. It's a curry of sorts, but no cream or coconut is added to it. I love how rustic it is. We asked if there was anything else recommended... Chow Mein we are told. Okay then! The noodles reminded me of Indian Chinese food. It's delicious when done right. Lamb Biryani was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Generous chunks of lamb dotted the multi layered flavors of the basmati rice. It was extremely satiating! On top of that, a few ended with Gulab Jamun, balls of sponge like cake soaked in a scented syrup. Again, not my thing. Service was exceptional as Jana was the only person working front of house during lunch. My friends ordered Badami Naan, a bread stuffed with peanuts and crushed cherries. I tried it, but it was not my thing. I much preferred the Garlic Naan we also ordered. Please go give Nepalese Delights your support. They absolutely deserve to succeed! Food was delightful, and service so friendly!

    Chicken Tandoori
    Danya S.

    What a wonderful new restaurant in Newport! This restaurant is small and quaint, when you first enter you are greeted by the owner, and instantly feel like you are welcomed. The food is delicious! When you first sit down they give you a free cup of their soup, which is a lentil soup. We ordered an assortment of things, see my photos, and I have to say they were all 10/10!

    Lunch special
    An T.

    Came here after getting coffee next door and it did not disappoint. We smelled the spices from just walking to the coffee shop and it made us crave curry! Lucky we came on a weekday and made it to their lunch special. Very amazing lunch special, we ordered two tikkas with extra garlic naan for the special, also came with rice and a warm comforting soup. The chicken tikka was on a sweeter side, and their garlic cilantro naan was perfect for it.

    S G.

    One of my favorite places!! Ive been here twice, most recently we got the biryani and the chicken tikka masala and really enjoyed both. Our waitress was also super nice! Would 100% come back again!!

    Examples of the cool bowls and plates they use that infuses tradition !
    guy g.

    Himalayan Delights was a surprise until my friend and I walked passed the open window while they were on their break ! The aroma wafting from that window was like wandering the streets of Nepal ! Pungent spices just singing in the air . Once inside and greeted by Janna a delightful young beauty with piercing eyes . Keeping it simple I ordered the restaurant favorite goat and the Lamb korma with garlic cilantro naan . Janna brought a small bowl of a delicious lentil soup as starter . From start to finish our meal was delectable. The ambience of simple wooden chairs and tables added to the simple ness of being in a local Nepalese eatery . Don't be fooled by the innocuous low slung old Newport Beach strip center ! Once inside you will be transported . Highly recommend the place and don't forget the mango lassi it's to dievf

    Samosa
    El H.

    I walked past this place last night and it smelled fantastic. I'm in town from SLC and I had plans to meet up with a friend from LA for lunch today, so I walked in and asked about the vegan options. The server (who I believe is the owner) listed all the options for me, and then my friend and I came in a bit later. We both really enjoyed the food!

    Cheese Naan
    Moniqua C.

    A restaurant with a heart for people and great service. Best Indian food in the area. Owner was very kind to reduce the spice level when dish came out too spicy, he made a whole new dish! He was versatile and accommodating enough to add eggplant to the Palak Paneer, it was delicious!

    Amy N.

    Chicken tandoori comes with a side of rice and veggie. A big portion for 1 dish. The flavor is different vs traditional chicken tandoori that I've had but still good non the less. Of course it paired well with a side of rice.

    Chicken Mo mo with chili.
    Brandon B.

    This was our first time here. Daal (soup) appetiser provided with our meal was the perfect balance of savory and salty, but not too salty. Chicken momo with chili was delicious. The only reference I have is a distant relative of pan fried gyoza with a tangy chili sauce and sauteed bell pepper. The Bhera Ko Karang (rack of lamb) arrives on a sizzling iron plate as the vegetables simmer in a light sauce while the perfectly prepared lamb rests above the heat. The lamb was melt in your mouth tender. My butter chicken was spicy enough to break into a light sweat. Balanced by the rice it was yet another perfectly balanced dish. To round everything out we ordered at Jana's suggestion the Badami Naan stuffed with peanuts and cherry puree. This was unlike any naan I've ever had, the texture of the crust slightly reminded me of a light pizza crust, you can smell the slight char from the oven then you get a slightly sweet aroma of the nuts and cherries. This was the perfect compliment for my wife to temper the spice of my butter chicken. Finally my wife ordered the Ginger Lemonade which was incredibly refreshing. The entire meal was an absolute delight. I look forward to our next dining experience with Himalayan Delights. Added to give credit to @ocfeed on Instagram who pointed us to this location.

    Lamb Curry, Aloo Cauli Ko Tarkari, Palak Paneer, Mango Lassi

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 1
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anita L.
    1555
    4282
    4255

    1 year ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 2
    Love this 6
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S G.
    2
    21
    34

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of guy g.
    238
    12
    9

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Moniqua C.
    17
    87
    100

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 3
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amy N.
    348
    571
    2893

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trah M.
    1
    21
    23

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Really authentic fresh food ! We loved the take out. We would visit more if we didn't live so far away in irvine .

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Will D.
    31
    85
    3

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Selah C.
    3
    109
    69

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kay K.
    67
    62
    95

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Star M.
    0
    28
    60

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sandra C.
    201
    68
    100

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nava G.

    Nava G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Petra K.
    14
    57
    47

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hillel J.
    124
    20
    2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jen S.
    919
    1026
    6903

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nava G.

    Nava G.

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 2
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Worst Indian food in OC! How can you consider the chicken tiki good it had 4 pieces of meat in it. The samosas were straight potato.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    Page 1 of 5

    Himalayan Delights Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Himalayan Delights

    Do you offer beer and wine?

    Yes we do.

    When are you opening?

    Hi Jolene P, we are opened from today onwards. Hope to see you soon!! Thank you !!

    View All 3 Questions

    You might also consider

    Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine

    Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine

    4.7(315 reviews)
    46.1 mi
    $$

    Truely amazing food, my experience here was 10/10. Customer…read moreservice was perfection, got greeted right upon coming inside, sat us down and immediately had water brought to us. The waiter checked up on us, but not too much and made nice conversation and even complimented our piercings! The ambiance was delightful with a bunch of beautiful decorations and nice lighting It was calm and not busy, I did not feel rushed or uncompfortable in any way, very laid back dining. The food was great, their mango lassi is very tasty, i recommend trying their veggie soup, it's something I wouldn't usually order but it was so good!

    We were very pleased with our lunches! They were generous enough for lunch! We ordered two Lamb…read moredishes and were able to order another side each. My sister ordered one of the chicken curries and a veggie curry as well. I ordered a veggie curry as well and my other sister ordered the Salmon curry as her second side. We had their Naan bread, freshly made! We all enjoyed our meals and will return again!! They were very accommodating to my sister's food allergies as well! I also had the hot mint/milk tea, yum, kinda like Chai tea. Give it shot They have a shared parking lot or street parking. They also did a nice little renovation from the little coffee shop that had been there for years.

    Photos
    Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine
    Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine - Garlic Cilantro Naan

    Garlic Cilantro Naan

    Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine - Saag aloo & chicken tikka masala lunch special ~ rice & naan included.

    See all

    Saag aloo & chicken tikka masala lunch special ~ rice & naan included.

    Taste of The Himalayas - Taste of Himalayas

    Taste of The Himalayas

    4.4(630 reviews)
    46.0 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Vegan friendly

    Monday night was our last night in Carlsbad and we had dinner here. Place is located at the…read moreCarlsbad village infront of a fountain with other restaurants and ice cream shop. Beautiful area with lots of kids playing by the fountain. Sitting is inside or outside the restaurant. Lady who greeted us were very nice. All tables were taken outside so we sat inside the restaurant looking out to the fountain area. Place was decorated nicely with pillows on some of the sittings. Really cute place and cozy. Three of us were hungry and the aroma coming from the kitchen made us twice as hungry. We ordered 2 vegetable dishes, Palak Paneer and Aloo Matar. The Palak Paneer which is spinach with cheese was delightful. It is our favorite vegetable dish and tied our entrees together. It's comforting and savory. The Aloo Matar fresh peas and potatoes were as delicious but hard to compare with the Paneer. I did like the peas a lot. For our entrees we had the Chicken Kadai, Lamb Tarkari and Chicken Tandoori. All came with basmati rice. The chicken kadai had a nice spicy kick. The lamb was tender and lots of cinnamon notes. The tandoori was crispy, tender and juicy. The Garlic cilantro naan was tasty, soft and buttery and great with soaking in all the curry sauce. All the flavors hit the right spot and were all delicious! We had a tiny leftover left of the rice, naan and Aloo Matar. Otherwise we devoured our entire meal. It was that yummy!!! We love this place. Everything about our experience felt like your grandmother or aunties made these food just for you. It was that authentic and cozy! If you're by Carlsbad and want to experience the taste of Nepal, Indian and Tibetan cuisine, this place is for you. They will treat you like family. This will be our go to place when we visit Carlsbad again. Will be back!!!

    Mahi is just the kindest! So welcoming. Her and her sister. We love coming to this restaurant. The…read morefood is my absolute favorite ever. So much variety but i get the same thing every time. My husband gets something different every time lol. Their lunch special is excellent but I've gotten my two favorites dishes outside lunch hours and enjoyed it so much. Even great as left overs!!! My kids love the nan. So fresh. They keep their restaurant clean and welcoming. They are not expensive, it's just that we can't dine out all the time because gas and rent etc is all so expensive or this restaurant would see me multiple times a week lol.

    Photos
    Taste of The Himalayas - Taste of Himalayas

    Taste of Himalayas

    Taste of The Himalayas - Lunch served daily from 11:00 to 2:00(Mon- Fri) includes 2 on trays items of your choice from lunch menu.

    Lunch served daily from 11:00 to 2:00(Mon- Fri) includes 2 on trays items of your choice from lunch menu.

    Taste of The Himalayas - Vegetable Samosas $6.95

    See all

    Vegetable Samosas $6.95

    Tibet Nepal House - Nepali set menu Chicken masala (thali combo)

    Tibet Nepal House

    4.3(1.8k reviews)
    38.8 mi
    $$

    I went here on my birthday with my parents and my brother. My parents had questions about the food…read moreand drinks and the waiter answered them proficiently. For my beverage I ordered a mango lasso. For my food, I ordered aloo gobi vegetable thali. It came with naan, lentil, and basmati rice. The entree was the aloo gobi which is potato cauliflower curry. He asked if I wanted mild for the spice level and I said yeah. It took around 10-15 minutes for my food to arrive. It was pretty mild, I should've asked for medium instead, I like when spicy food has a kick to it. The aloo gobi had a lot of sauce which I liked because in other recipes there doesn't seem to be a lot. The lentils were easy to chew and soft. My dad noticed that one fan wasn't on. He said it was hot and I didn't think so. I like the tapestry and banners up for decoration. There were at least 4 other tables filled. There was music playing but it stopped a few times. Then the music started up again after 5 or so minutes.

    Tibet Nepal House is an authentic Himalayan Cuisine. It has very cozy vibes. The staff were…read moreattentive and friendly. I ordered the following: - Vegan Momo 5/5 Steamed mixed vegetable stuffed dumplings - Non Vegetable Thali 5/5 Choice Of Chicken Curry or Lamb curry. We Serve Vegetable, Lentil, Nann and Rice - Pisuwari Naan 5/5 Sweetened Naan stuffed with chestnut, peanut, and raisins. Everything was like an explosion of savory flavors in my mouth. Then I ordered - Mango Lassi 5/5 Was creamy, fragrant and had perfect sweetness. The service was fast and efficient. It is a great restaurant to try and enjoy their authentic food.

    Photos
    Tibet Nepal House
    Tibet Nepal House - Vegetable Mo-Mo

    Vegetable Mo-Mo

    Tibet Nepal House - Vegetable Thali w Tofu Saag

    See all

    Vegetable Thali w Tofu Saag

    Himalayan Cafe - San Dimas

    Himalayan Cafe - San Dimas

    4.1(549 reviews)
    34.6 mi
    $$

    We went to the Himalayan Cafe again and had a great experience. The food is always fantastic. I…read morewill admit that we use Groupon but the food is just as good whether you do or don't do that. My daughter had the vegetable korma (extra spicy) and I had the shrimp pakora and cheese pakora, my wife had Dahl soup. She also ordered naan bread and rice. Service is great always, friendly never have had a bad experience. The ambiance is fantastic, it makes you feel like you're back in the Nepal. So I guess you realize by now it's Nepalese food which is similar to Indian food but with its own unique characteristics. You can always talk to the owner the staff or the cooks they're happy to speak with you even if you don't speak Nepalese. You're need to try this place. It's fantastic and authentic especially for this area. They have a shop next door if you'd like to buy authentic Nepalese and Indian type of wear and items. Spicy to me is not their spicy...I have had spicy food in Indian and it was semi hot, here it is mild hot, even if you ask for super hot...not a complaint, just for those of you that are used to Carolina Reapers hahhaa

    Very nice ambiance and service was excellent. We had a party of seven and the server kept up with…read moreus. I had a chicken rice dish and the flavors were amazing! The naan bread was delicious and loads of onions in one and regular naan was also amazing!

    Photos
    Himalayan Cafe - San Dimas
    Himalayan Cafe - San Dimas - You were insatiable/I was more than capable Goat Curry w/ Garlic Naan

    You were insatiable/I was more than capable Goat Curry w/ Garlic Naan

    Himalayan Cafe - San Dimas - October 1, 2022

    See all

    October 1, 2022

    Himalayan Delights - himalayan - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...