Great food, good and quick service. Extra spicy really does have a kick of spice! Only nitpick is the plates could be larger (the size of plates, not portions; portions are hearty). read more

After a long day of walking around DC, this place was amazing! The building was unique looking and we wanted to see the mix of foods. We ordered the following: Chicken "65"- Leaves whole red chili, mustard seed, curry leaves; Chicken Tikka Masala Barbecued cubes chicken breast, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes; Chicken Curry Chicken thigh cooked in a traditional Nepalese style Bread basket Everything was so flavorful. I would definitely eat here again and plan to the next time we are back in Washington DC. read more

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Phenomenal food. I recommend the chicken thali, it's a platter that comes with dal, chicken, veggies (I don't remember the name of the side), achar (pickled veggies) and gulab jamun (fried dough in milk with cardamom). DELICIOUS. I also ordered the vegetable momos, butter chicken, naan and masala tea. Great service. I've passed this restaurant so many times and decided to try something new today. So glad I did. It's very clean and the restaurant is larger than it looks from the outside. Lots of seating. read more

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I came to order one thing for take out specially so my experience is tied to that only but it was a relatively easy experience. Inside is very spacious with lots of seating and the ras malai was yummy. read more

Himalayan Doko - Ras Malai - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was delicious and had a Nepalese influence to it. The lamb was hot, tender and flavorful. The naan bread was fresh and soft. The service was sub par as the waiter when he attended us and was also overwhelmed and was the only waiter working. The environment wasn't bad, there was plenty of people eating in the restaurant. read more

Himalayan Doko - Lamb Curry white rice and bread basket - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This was such a cool surprise! The first thing that hits you is their unique building -- super high ceilings, beautiful layout, and this absolutely gorgeous chandelier right in the middle that gives the whole place a warm, inviting vibe. The decor is on point: cozy, colorful, and full of character. Service was great too -- friendly, quick, and helpful without being over the top. Now the real star: the food. I tried the chilly chicken, chicken sakua, and their chowmein (yes -- chowmein, not the lomein you find everywhere else). The flavors instantly took me back to the street chowmein I used to have in Kolkata... that perfect mix of smoky, saucy, and nostalgic. But the highlight of the day? The momos. Both the chicken fried chilli momo and the steamed momo were fantastic -- juicy, flavorful, and honestly some of the best I've had in the US. And the portions? Huge! You definitely get your money's worth. Overall, Himalayan Doko is a must-visit if you're in DC and craving solid Nepali/Tibetan flavors with a great atmosphere to match. Highly recommended! read more

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Great food service and locale Location was clean and nice with valuted ceiling and chandelier The service was very quick. I sat immediately with no reservations and the food seemed to come within just a few minutes after ordering My rye whiskey cocktail with pineapple juice was tasty. The chicken vindaloo was excellent with tender white chicken chunks. It had a fair amount of spice that i'm sure will be even spicer, tomorrow, if I have leftovers. The garlic naan they're plenty of fresh garlic on it for a nice bite. Overall a great experience I look forward to repeating next time in town. read more

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We stumbled upon Himalayan Doko by accident, on a rainy evening walking around near our hotel. My husband LOVES Indian food - definitely his favorite cuisine so we popped in for an impromptu dinner. This was by far the best Indian experience we have had. The butter chicken was incredible - couldn't be better. We were fighting over the last bites and the sauce in the bowl. Although it was the highlight, not one bite was a disappointment! We have another DC trip coming soon and can't wait to come again! read more

Absolutely delicious - closer to 4.4/5 but only because of some minor hiccups during pickup. I ordered the goat vindaloo and a house salad and thoroughly enjoyed them both! I'm in DC for work every year and will definitely add this spot to my list of DC staples (along with Tatte, Le Dip, and Barcelona Wine Bar for reference). This was such a comforting and warm meal taken to enjoy in my hotel and it heated up nicely the next day too. The rice was perfectly fluffy, the medium spicy was SPICY but that's on me for assuming, and the goat and veggies in the vindaloo were so tender! The side salad used fresh veggies (not a sad piece of lettuce in the entire mix!) and their dressing was delicious. Finally, the naan is one of the best I've had in a long time! If you're staying close by or need an impressive lunch takeout, try this spot!! And be warned that if you like spicy but don't want your lips and stomach to burn, do not order the medium heat. read more

There aren't many times that I leave a restaurant and think "boy, I need a toothpick because I have a big piece of goat stuck between my teeth!" But Himalayan Doko is one of those restaurants. I think Himalayan Doko is a Nepalese restaurant that also presents a full range of Indian food. At least I think this is the case. There are definitely some obvious Indian dishes on the menu (butter chicken, biryani, etc) but I believe that the owner/chef is probably Nepalese. I say "probably" because the server did not respond when I asked that question. The language barrier could have been the issue or - I hope not - perhaps I was impolite. Not quite sure. At any rate, the goat dish was really good. The meat was so tender, so flavorful and the sauce was generous, complex and savory. With a little bit of beautifully prepared rice, each bite was perfect. This was the star of the show for both of us tonight. The other dishes were not as good. The lentils were a bit bitter to be honest. And the cauliflower/potato mixture with peas was not quite cooked to the correct softness. The portions are large. The vibe of the dining room is tired and old, definitely in need of updating. It is not up to modern DC standards. I would describe the service as adequate. Nothing beyond. For me, Himalayan Doko is not a place that I need to return to and I cannot recommend it unless you are dying for some Nepalese food. read more

Food was good!!' I would say about 4/5. The service was good and the ambiance is nice! It's clean. I would go again. The goat was my overall favorite. read more

Himalayan Doko - Butter Chicken and garlic naan - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stopped in for a late lunch and ordered the Lamb Korma Kasmeri and Garlic Naan. Completely Ridiculous!!! Definitely need to get this again. The service was Great, the food came out very quickly. And the overall aesthetic of the place really brings the experience home. read more

The restaurant features some of the best momo i have had. We got the spicy vegetarian momo that were delectable. The place is warm and welcoming, and the service is good. I also got goat curry that was tender and appropriately spiced and flavored. The garlic naan was soft and not too greasy-- great accompaniment to the goat curry. The masala tea was a let down. It had too much milk and wasn't hot enough for me. The calamari sounded really interesting but was not. read more

Incredible Nepalese / Indian restaurant located in the heart of downtown DC. I visited this delightful little restaurant for a Friday dinner and was thoroughly impressed -- the food was fantastic, the service was friendly and efficient, and the space was lovely. The restaurant is divided into two spaces; there's a small waiting area immediately by the door, then a couple of steps that take you to the host stand and main dining area. The main area is quite cozy, with rows of comfy booths and standard tables arranged below a gorgeous pair of chandeliers. Each booth is adorned with a miniature blue and white glass lamp, which adds to the cozy, intimate, and slightly fancy vibes. My friend and I split the fish thali meal and vegetarian jhol momos. Both dishes were super flavorful and expertly prepared. The thali meal came with several small dishes around a bed of rice, including a fish curry, lentils, cauliflower curry; spinach, and single gulab jamun. Every item was delicious, and it was a great way to sample a wide variety of items. I was a bit surprised that nothing was spicy, but everything had a deep, rich, and complex flavor. Each dish was super unique, but they complemented each other well. Most of the items are standard across all of Himalayan Doko's thalis, but you can choose between fish, chicken, beef, or a vegetarian item for your main protein. The jhol momos were also fantastic; the dumplings were quite large and packed with veggies. The wrapper was thin and had a slight snap, and the soup was nice and very comforting on this cold winter evening. All around a great spot for a casual, comforting meal. Can't wait to come back and try out more of their menu! read more

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Himalayan doko is a casual spot in DC. I went for lunch and tried the following: mango lassi (5/5; traditional and great.) Samosa chat (4/5; very good but I've had better. A bit soggy/watery.) garlic naan (4/5; you can't really go wrong w naan), Goat curry (3.5/5; I wish this dish packed more of a flavor punch. It was visibly a bit watery and tasted as such. The flavor was pretty good overall and the goat meat was very tender.) Service was decent, I was seated quickly and the food came quick but I've definitely had better Himalayan/indian/nepalese food. read more

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I had walked by the place before, but I underestimated how nice it would be inside. It was well attended for dine-in, and I rather wished I hadn't gotten takeout. The menu is Nepali and reasonably extensive. Characteristically, their spice levels do not mess around. I got the classic dumplings of the region sauteed in chili sauce, and that was a meal on its own. Nonetheless, I also got the daal, which was hearty and had curry leaves sauteed in among other spices. Again, I ordered it hot and it was. The soup I got was potato based, similar to curries that I've had at other Nepali restaurants, and a mint paratha was enough to mop up various leftover sauce. It was a resplendent meal, and the location and setting are well worth seeking out. read more

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This place is much bigger and nicer on the inside than it looks from the outside. Still casual, family dining atmosphere. Service was pretty attentive (maybe a little too much so) and I appreciate that the servers really know the menu in order to answer questions and make recommendations. The food is really, really good, and reasonably priced for this area taking into consideration portion size and value. We got the happy hour priced palak chat and samosas. The palace chat was the only thing I didn't like - fried too hard, but my husband had no issue finishing it on his own. I just feel like Rasika cracked the code on this and nobody else compares. The samosas were decent, warm and fresh. Pretty standard. The entrees are where it's at. My husband really enjoyed his lamb. He said the meat was buttery whatever that means. I got the paneer chilly (their spelling) from the Nepalese menu. Damn this was good. Imagine the best kung pao tofu you've ever had but sub in paneer. The portion was good, the heat level was perfect (a significant kick but it stops just before the line where it is too hot to taste anything), and the texture and veggies included in the sauce were really nice. Bar selection was also decent and it is pretty conveniently located from the metro. I think this is a good place to go if you are looking for a low frills but pleasant, easygoing meal with some fun flavors and a cold beer. read more

Himalayan Doko is a quaint Nepali restaurant in downtown DC offering quintessential Indo-Nepalese dishes. We got the Samosa Chaat - a delicious mix of chutneys, yoghurt, and broken samosa. The flavors were bold and tasty, but a bit on the watery side. It seemed the ingredients were not the freshest. We also got the Chicken Momos with chilli sauce. The momos were well-steamed, but lacked flavor. The sauce made up for it, but, like the chaat, was a bit watery. I hope they are able to fix this issue with the food being on the dull side. The service was a bit on the slow side - I assume this restaurant gets lots of delivery orders to fill. However, the staff was very kind and accommodating. Great spot to check out if you are craving Himalayan cuisine! read more

Himalayan Doko - Chicken Momo - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Coming to DC for work, I found Himalayan Doko a few blocks from my hotel, and I'm glad I chose to have dinner there. Had the chicken tikka masala, naan, and kheer for dessert. Food was outstanding, fresh and flavorful. Naan was fluffy and the curry was the perfect spice level. Exactly what I wanted on a chilly night. Next time I'm going to try one of their Nepalese samplers. Highly recommended if you're in DC looking for a good curry. read more

This place was simply amazing. The food was incredibly fresh and tasty. The dishes were all so flavorful. It was evident everything was slow cooked and prepared authentically with great attention. The menu is expansive with many options. For appetizers we had the samosas and the fried minis with spicy chile sauce, so incredibly flavorful. For entrees we had Malai Kofta Curry and the Vegetable Korma. This ranks at the top of our list for most authentic and flavorful dishes. Simply incredible! Highly recommend. read more

Placed an order online and got both an email confirmation and text message. Went to pick up the order at the assigned time and first they bring the wrong order out. Then they claim they can't receive online orders--even ones placed on their own website. Generally I like to be forgiving of places, but in this day and age to struggle with online ordering and just throw up your hands that "your online system isn't working" simply is unacceptable. Now the time I have to spend to dispute the charge and wait for a response is a complete waste of time. read more

I ordered their butter chicken online and it was phenomenal! They did forget utensils which was a minor annoyance for me, but I'd be happy to come here again. read more

This service and food was great. We got chicken momos (fry chilli), goat curry, naan, and goat sekuwa. Everything was full of flavor and the perfect amount of spice. My favorites were the goat curry and chicken momos. read more

Himalayan Doko - Garlic Naan, Goat Curry and Chicken Momo - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Just got done eating. It was very good. Price is pretty decent as well. I would recommend read more

Himalayan Doko - Tandoori Salmon - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been on the hunt for good Indian food in the DMV, and let's be honest -- a lot of places are either overpriced, serve tiny portions (looking at you, 8-12 oz entrees), or just miss the mark on flavor. Not this place! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, and my food was ready for pickup with zero wait time. Even better -- the portions are generous. Their regular entrees are a whopping 24 oz, and kids' meals come in at 16 oz. That's unheard of around here! I ordered the bone-in goat curry, the kids' butter chicken, and a roti. Everything was absolutely delicious. The sauces were rich and flavorful, and both the goat and chicken were perfectly tender. The price? Just $33.66 for all of that -- seriously great value for the quality and quantity. This spot has a Nepali-Indian focus, which brings a nice twist to the traditional Indian fare. It's definitely a step above the fast-casual chains like Spice 6, and far more reasonably priced than places like Rasika or Bindaas Bowls. Great for a date night or a quiet business lunch. The only downside? There was construction going on at the front door when I arrived. A worker was using a nail gun and casually waved me over a cord while still actively working in the doorway -- not ideal from a safety or customer experience standpoint. Hopefully, that's just temporary and done after hours in the future. It also added a bit of noise for those dining in. That said, the food, portion sizes, and price easily outweigh that one hiccup. I'll definitely be back! TL;DR: Delicious, flavorful food Huge portions (24 oz entrees!) Great value Clean space + friendly staff Minor construction issue at the entrance Highly recommend. A win all around! read more

The Goat curry is soooo good. The service is a bit slow but overall experience is excellent.

This location used to be Sakina Grill (RIP), which was a Pakistani restaurant. Himalayan Doko has the similar (but more toned down) decor, same decorative tables and overall ambiance, so they didn't seem to change much other than adding small booths on one side (an improvement!). Himalayan Doko still offers halal food! I chose the thali with chicken curry and I was extremely happy I did. It came with multiple items - chicken curry; aloo, mutter, gobi (potato, peas, cauliflower veggie curry); sautéed spinach (saag); mas ko dal (Nepalese dal); basmati rice; tomato chutney; a "salad" of cucumber, carrot and jicama; mulako achar (Nepalese radish spicy pickle with mustard seeds) and a sweet called lal mohan which is similar to gulab jamun but in a tangy yogurt sauce. It also came with papadum on the side. It was enough for very 1 hungry person plus some leftovers. Service was good, water was refilled and as a solo diner with AirPods in, they left to my own devices but checked in on me periodically. As I paid they asked me how I liked the food and were very gracious. I'd come back for the food for sure, it was filling, fresh, well spiced and hit all the right notes! - Quite a few food pickups by locals and couriers. Seems popular! - There is a 3% credit card fee, but no other listed gratuities other than the standard 20% for parties of 6+ - Bathrooms are clean - Outdoor seating is available - Differently-abled friendly; they have a ramp to get to the main part of the restaurant 5/5 because it was exactly what I was hoping for and was pleasantly surprised that it was! read more

Himalayan Doko - Thali (dine in only) with chicken curry - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good food good price. Yelp is a painful experience I can't just say that first sentence and close with the second. What else is there!! read more

Very tasty Nepalese food! Lot of heart and charm in this authentic spot, kind and fast service, and great food = strong recommend! read more

Himalayan Doko - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We tried this place on a whim and were pleasantly surprised! We ordered too much food (lamb korma kasmeri and tandoori chicken tika with a starter of vegetable samosas) but it made great leftovers. We were in a hotel with no way to reheat the food but it didn't matter because the lamb korma kasmeri was really good cold! read more

nice restaurant, solid food, good portion sizes. Tried a few curries as well as the samosas - all were solid. Butter chicken has a bit more kick than versions elsewhere, flavor was good, chicken pieces were great and the favorite protein of the night. Lamb madras was pretty good as was the palak paneer. Garlic naan was also decent read more

Super yummy! Had the butter chicken - it wasn't spicy like another review had mentioned - maybe you can ask for different spice levels but I didn't. Also they were really attentive and friendly. read more

Himalayan Doko - Butter Chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was so good! Made me thing I was back home in nepal!! Service 10/10! I would recommend this place anytime! read more

I got to DC last night, and went to a conference this morning. As my Uber drives me back toward my hotel for lunch nap, I spotted this restaurant right next to the church. The signs reads that they open at 12-noon (Sunday) but at 11:50am, I walked in and it was open. There were already a few table of guests and the place looks really cute with nice decor! The gentleman sat me and was extremely pleasant. I ordered the goat curry. I eat this any time I see it on anyone's menu. The goat curry came with rice. The curry was fantastic! A touch of spicy and the flavor was great. It's slightly different from the Indian curry I normally get in LA. I am a big eater and normally my biggest concern with curry is the small portions. Not here! I got a plate full of food and more. I ate all of it and would have licked the plate if no one was here. I am here until Thursday.... I will probably try to sneak in for another lunch! Yum! read more

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Came here by myself on a chilly Sunday evening looking for a warm and filling meal at the end of a conference session, and found exactly what I was looking for. Between the chicken tikka masala (creative of me, I know), and a cup of lentil soup, it was perfect; very savory and it hit the spot after a long day of walking and cerebral gymnastics. Chicken was tender, no fatty parts, and the flavors in both dishes were A+. Total for the two dishes plus tip was just over $30 for one person, so I would expect to have some left over for a meal the next day, which I indeed did, and it was just as good the next day. Service was quite quick, and the overall ambiance was about what I expected with a South Asian/Nepalese flair. However, the glaring r&b/rap music was way too much, and I could've done without it, maybe something fitting the vibe of the restaurant would've been more welcome especially if I had my kids with me. read more

Ohhh this food was amazing! Mango lassi drink is the texture of a smoothie, very delicious. Butter chicken was very tender and flavorful. Bread basket is a variety of garlic, cheese and regular naan. The restaurant is very beautiful, loved the cups and napkins. Waiters very attentful and quick. Total for everything pictured was 37.40 before the tip. read more

Himalayan Doko - Butter Chicken Bread Basket Mango Lassi - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We wanted Indian food and found this place through google. It did not disappoint. The waiter was very attentive and the food was delicious! Loved the decor as well, made it feel very authentic. We say inside since it was kinda hot but there's plenty of seating outside as well. Would definitely come back if I was a local! read more

Good food but takes hours to arrive at the table. We waited for 1 hour and 15 mins , the waiters were very kind but boy oh boy it does test our patience. Food was good but I wouldn't go back just because of the wait. read more

This place is phenomenal. We were really shocked to see a mostly empty restaurant for dinner, when the food was so good and the service was extremely friendly. Everything was flavorful, this was our favorite restaurant while visiting DC. read more

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My first visit since the name changed from Sakina Grill. I need to visit more often. The restaurant atmosphere is pleasing, the staff was very nice and welcoming and the food was excellent!!! What a great combination! I was seated promptly and the food came out reasonable fast. You could tell everything had a fresh taste to it. If you've not been here since the name change, and love Indian spices you need to give it a try. The Samosa were large, full of flavor and had a nice crust. They were accompanied by mint and Tamarind yogurt. Both had good flavor to them. The chicken Korma Kasmeri was moist, well-seasoned and with plenty to share. The prices are very reasonable. I will be returning soon, and so should you if you have not been! read more