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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

We ordered lamb madras it was amazing. We wish we found this place earlier. Highly recommend this hidden gem.

Himalayan Doko is located in the heart of our nation's capital. From the outside, the restaurant can be easy to miss. Once inside, however, the restaurants is very nice. Portions here felt to be on the small side, and I would have liked some additional seasoning on my dish. With that all being said, Himalayan Doko is a good place to dine in or carry out for lunch or dinner. Street parking is limited, but there are several garages nearby if you happen to drive to this restaurant. read more

The best thing about this restaurant is undoubtedly the people--their politeness goes beyond 100%. Every single staff member radiates warmth and kindness, making the experience truly special. This was my first time trying momo, and I instantly fell in love with it! Packed with people from all walks of life, Himalayan Doko has quickly become my top-choice restaurant in Washington, DC. read more

Absolutely delicious food, generous portions, lovely servers. Just magnificent. Everyone is so kind. And the food is amazing. Beautifully presented, great flavor, fresh, and abundant! read more

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Awesome food at very reasonable prices. The fried momos are freaking amazing. Good ambience and extremely friendly service

A good thing is this is a Halal restaurant. Only chicken and goat meat and beef. Average taste. I tried both yellow tarka and black daal. Daal not great. Lamb chops were good and so was plain rice. read more

Service was great, plenty of seating, food was delicious. Our group shared an assortment of dishes, including the paneer and naan basket. All the sauces were creamy and flavorful. read more

Delicious food and lovely owner, Tika. The food is fresh and clean and is crafted with care. The Thali plate is fun and satisfying. Here for work but will look forward to eating here next time! read more

Food was really good. After a long time I experienced Indian Dhaba style food. Loved it. read more

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

A Nepali restaurant recently opened at the place where Sakina Grill used to be. I ordered the thali with goat. Every item tasted very good. They were mildly spiced, more like home cooked flavor. And I loved the pickled radish in mustard. Packed extra to go. The guy who served me was very polite. It was a Saturday, past lunch time, so not too many people. I hope they do well as this'll be my go to for casual home cooked meals. read more

Himalayan Doko - Thali with goat meat - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here at 7:30pm and waited in a super long line just seeing tables empty but not cleaned. Finally someone came to clean so we were seated. 20 mins later finally someone came to take our order. That was 7:50pm. It is now 9:10pm and still NO FOOD NO DRINKS NO BEER NO NOTHING has been served to us. This restaurant closes in less than an hour and we still haven't even seen our appetizers or food or anything. It is ridiculous of how long 4 tables here all have ordered and haven't gotten any food. Each table has been waiting for over 45-90 mins for their food. Finally we called the waited to ask us to at least bring our beer that we ordered over an hour ago. I don't even know how the food is going to be but it WON'T be able to make up for the WASTED TIME here. No restaurant is worth 2+ hours of wait before you even see the food being served. Absolutely outrageous. Update - Finally 100 mins of ordering the food, our food was brought out and some were warm and some were cold but nothing on our table was worthy of the 100 mins of wait for this food. But this still isn't the WORST moment. The check came promptly after and THEY HAVE THE AUDACITY TO CHARGE US 18% SERVICE TAX. Heck where was this 18% worth of service that you provided. I can mange this restaurant better than them. Absolute waste of time and money. read more

What a lovely little spot to have a delicious meal. The staff were super friendly, the food was super delicious, and the beverage list was great. I had the shrimp vindaloo and would highly recommend it! It was delicious and adequately fiery! I definitely plan to come back. read more

Dont sleep on this place!! I've been searching for their cheese naan my whole life! I picked up my order-but if I was local--I would come back to eat all the time. The atmosphere seemed nice and the staff were friendly :) thanks for such a comforting meal during my travels. read more

Amazing food, super yummy with big portion sizes. They add the tip in with the bill so be prepared for that. Also the service was very slow, although it was lunch rush. read more

Some of the best curry we have had yet. We ordered 2 dishes and it was more than enough to feed 2 adults and two teen kids. Staff very friendly and good service. Would definitely return if visiting DC again. read more

Delicious! Loved the biryani, daal, and lamb vindaloo. The biryani was appropriately spicy, which is hard to find in DC.

The food was soo good & also the person his name is Ganesh , he's such a kind person & very helpful!!!

A fantastic place for both Nepali and Desi cuisine. Not expensive for DC prices and lovely seating. The service was great and relatively quick as well. Highly recommend for dine-in! read more

Himalayan Doko - Chow Mein (Noodles), Vegetable MOMO, Palak Paneer, Butter Chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Go, go now! Ordered the tandoori wings to start and way more than we were expecting, spectacular, may be a bit of ghee talking but great-save any of the cilantro mint sauce you do not consume for later. Had both lamb and chicken thali with garlic naan. Get it, eat it, love it. I bet the goat will be great. read more

Good comfy food after a long tiring day...!!! The momos and the spicy Nepali chutney were like cherry on the top..!!!

Overall good experience. Ate Samosa chaat; vegetable noodles; Daal tadka and vegetarian korma. All the food was nice.

The best food and the service. My husband and I had a great dining experience. We ordered a lamb curry and Tandoori Chicken Tikka. The curry was very flavorful. As for Tandoori Chicken Tikka, the chicken was very tender and nice flavor. The staffs are very attentive and pleasant. The place was clean and nicely decorated. The price was reasonable. We'll be sure to return. I highly recommend this place! read more

Very warm service offering tasty curries and kormas. Be sure to try the Kasmeri naan with your meal. And save some room for their homemade kulfi dessert. Will be returning very soon to try their Nepalese noodle dishes! read more

Bold, clean flavor!! Excellent service. Food is tasty and not oily or overdone. Really enjoyed their concept and inviting restaurant.

Loved the food, however we made the mistake of not asking for a medium spice level, so was very mild. We had veg samosas, lacking a little salt but still good. We also had the tomato shorba which was so so delicious. We followed that by the paneer labadar and mattar paneer both good, but again mild. And paired it with butter naan, good, and aloo paratta, good. Ambience wise, it was cute inside, definitely more of a cozy vibe. Service was good, the only con about it was that the waitstaff weren't really listening to us, and were mostly jumping to conclusions. Other than that, love love loved the place and food. read more

Beautiful decoration and staff was polite. Food was also really nice, will post more photos of food purchased. Pictured below is the pani puri. First time trying, I liked it! Nice to support a halal restaurant read more

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I've only eaten in a half-dozen or so Himalayan restaurants, but this is the best one I've been to. I tend to think of Himalayan food as less tasty Indian food. Well, these guys proved me wrong. It was delicious spicy food served in a beautiful space. The menu is extensive including some traditional Indian dishes which I did not try. But my oh my, the spicy chicken Momos and spinach chat were delicious. I'll be back although I don't live locally. read more

Sensational. Good service. Get the momos (fried, vegetable). I don't typically get a vindaloo but I got the chicken one and it was perfect. Definitely spicy though so pair with a mango lassi. I drank my leftovers with a glass of milk like a child..hope to be back read more

I tried the chicken thali and the garlic naan it was tasty and flavorful. The staff were also great and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Great service. Great taste. Value for money. Highly recommend this place. Make sure you try Goat Thakali thali, lamb chop, chicken chilli momo, Goat sekuwa. These are my favorite in this place. read more

The himalayan doko is well priced, the food is delicious, and the service is spectacular.