My friend and I visited this Indian restaurant and were both pleasantly surprised by the incredibly affordable lunch special. With inflation driving up prices at most places, it's rare to find such a great deal. We even joked that it might cost about the same just to buy the ingredients ourselves and cook from scratch at home. What impressed us most about the lunch special was that we could choose two entrées instead of just one. It gave us a great variety to enjoy, which was a really nice touch. The naan was thin and freshly made--probably the best naan I've ever had. My go-to Indian dish is tikka masala, and this one was done really well. I'm pretty picky about it since I order it all the time, but this restaurant definitely passed my test--it was excellent. The waiter was very friendly--he might even be the owner. We'll definitely be back to try their famous mango lassi. read more

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Service was good when there were only 2 tables of customers at 5:30PM on a Saturday evening. The restaurant filled up quickly after 6PM. The server brought over drinks and food but never came back to fill up water. They were under staff after 6PM with every table filled in the restaurant. We had to go up to the counter and ask for to-go boxes and the check. The curry was OK not as spicy as we preferred. Next time need to order spicy level of 4 or 5. read more

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Tried Himalayan Grill in Mira Mesa and enjoyed the experience. I ordered the Chicken Vindaloo and Chicken Tikka Masala from the lunch menu, and both dishes had very tender chicken, great flavor and generous portions. The vindaloo had the perfect level of spiciness without being overwhelming. The tikka masala was rich, creamy, but not too heavy. The lunch also came with naan and a nice rice pudding. Service was very friendly and the food came out fast. The smells in the restaurant were amazing. The lunch prices were reasonable and the restaurant has a warm, inviting feel, and everything tasted fresh. Overall, a very solid spot for Indian cuisine in Mira Mesa. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Himalayan Grill - 14. Plain Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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It was raining cats & dogs and so we ducked into this restaurant for shelter. What we experienced was a whole new world of Nepal. Beautiful video images were being displayed, aromatic smells coming from the kitchen and a small family-run business with a definite "family feeling" vibe. We had just eaten, so we ordered the Daal soup and their Masala Chai and immediately felt warm and far away from the cold, rainy day outside. We felt there was no rush, and it seemed like the entire family was in on making everyone of their customers feel at ease. Now that we know what is on the menu and the delightful staff, next time we will come and stay for a meal, regardless of the weather! read more

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If you are looking for tasty Indian and Nepalese food check out Himalayan Grill at the eastern end of Mira Mesa Blvd near Trader Joe's. The food is consistently tasty, made with really fresh ingredients and you can ask for a spice level ranging from 1 - 5. I would suggest starting with a 1 or 2 because even medium level 3 can be spicy. I tried the Chicken Khadaii which was a chicken dish with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers in a tasty gravy that doesn't taste like the ubiquitous chicken tikka masala or butter chicken. This dish tastes like it comes from a home kitchen. The portion is very generous and I've got food for at least one more meal. The butter naan is the perfect accompaniment. You can choose plain boiled rice instead. The owner is very helpful and pleasant and the staff work really hard. The restaurant can accommodate large parties and they will allow you to have individual checks if you ask in advance. read more

Himalayan Grill - Butter Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Himalayan Grill is nestled in an unassuming strip mall within Scripps Ranch, but their food is 10/10 and they deserve more recognition! The Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, and Biryani were all top tier and of course we ordered a side of garlic naan as well. We also tried the Shrimp Tandoori which was a new item for me and it was incredible! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and had a great char on them and the pepper and onions that came with it were great too. The service was a little bit slow, but I came in on a busy Friday night so it was totally understandable. Despite the crowd we were able to be seated right away in a booth. They also included a complimentary soup with the meal which I wasn't expecting. Fantastic food and I can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Just wow !! Husband randomly started craving Momo's and I remembered that this place was supposed to have good Momos. So 25 minutes later and we had picked up our Chicken Momo to go order. Really really massive serving size here. There were 10 Momos and each of them was so so large. Very good amount of chicken filling (the ratio of filling to wrapper was perfect) and the best part is that chicken was actually flavorful! The Momos were so good. I didn't even use any sauce! Definitely need to go again to try some more stuff. read more

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Their food was amazingly delicious! I would definitely come back again when I am in the area! I got chicken tikka masala and hubby got the fish curry. Both were nice with the garlic naan. Also, the tandori chicken and their lentil soup were very yummy. The owner was very attentive and generous with his portions. read more

My favorite Indian food in San Diego. Love them so much they catered my wedding! The food is rich, spicy (as per request) and the perfect combination of comforting home cooked Indian food and rich restaurant style dishes. Everything I've tried here over the years is great - any dish with paneer is a personal favorite. In terms of portions, they aren't what it used to be (likely due to inflation). The restaurant vibe is comfortable and casual. Another plus is that it's located within a shopping complex making parking easy to find. Highly recommend! read more

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Himalayan Grill is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in San Diego and I'm embarrassed it has taken me this long to review it. I've been coming here for years and after trying many of their dishes, I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal here. I like coming here for lunch on a weekday with friends if time allows to take advantage of their $15 lunch special combo. They offer a variety of dishes for this, my favorites being the chicken tikka masala and the chana masala. I especially like the kheer rice pudding that is included with each lunch special order. There are also numerous vegetarian options for both the lunch special and on the regular menu. The regular menu is extensive but there are plenty of options I would recommend. The biryani is particularly good and is always served as a massive portion. This makes it practical for either sharing or reheating some later as leftovers. I like many of their chicken curries as well, with my favorite being the butter chicken. If you order an entree, a cup of lentil daal soup is included which is very good. They also have mulligatawny soup which my friend orders every time he comes here. Of course, no dining experience at Himalayan Grill could be complete without naan bread. Their garlic cilantro naan bread in particular may be the best naan I have had in a restaurant. It's a must order :) I'm very happy this restaurant has been around for so long and I always enjoy coming here with friends or family. read more

Himalayan Grill - Chicken biryani - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is excellent; I tried so many dishes, and all of them were awesome. Butter chicken is fantastic. Naan is crispy and light, mango lassy is addictive. The place is so quiet that you feel like you're in heaven, and the personnel are so lovely. read more

Himalayan Grill is truly one of the best restaurants in SD. I have been dining here frequently and have always had an amazing meal. The last time I was here for dinner, we ordered Vegetable Pakora, Vegetable Samosa, Paneer Tikka Masala , Paneer Tikka Tandoori and Vegetable Chow Mein. Every single dish was so good! Can't beat the quality, price and service! read more

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What an amazing lunch special deal with very generous portion size! And the lunch special is offered DAILY. It is $14.95 for 2 items (see photo), rice, naan, chickpea salad, and dessert. I am definitely returning again in the future for lunch special, but the food is good enough to eat as regular entrees at other hours. -Lamb Samosa: Very generous portion of ground lamb but WAY too salty for me. I had to douse in the sauces (One was a sweet sauce, and the other was an herbaceous green sauce). In the future, I will try the vegetarian samosa. -Chicken Tikka masala: The sauce was creamy and flavorful with generous chunks of chicken. Definitely recommend. -Chicken vindaloo: Mix of flavorful chicken thigh (I think. The meat was way more tender than I would expect for breast) and potato in a spicy sauce. I generally don't like spicy food, but this was just the right amount of heat to warm my innards on a cold day. I did have to blow my nose several times though. Definitely would recommend for both spicy food eaters and non-eaters. There was a generous heaping of basmati rice. I actually took most of one platter's rice home. The naan was warm and fresh (I really want to try their cheese naan one day though). I didn't eat the included rice pudding dessert; it tasted to sweet to me & I don't particularly enjoy the flavor of cardamon. Service was quick. Ambience was quiet. The restaurant feels well-ventilated, maybe even chilly so I wore my jacket. Good thing I also had the chicken vindaloo to warm me up. Parking was okay for weekend lunch. It is a pretty busy lot, and many people don't seem to understand what the lines mean. But there were plenty of 60min spots available. I liked the bathroom situation. There is a hand washing station outside the single occupancy bathroom. The bathroom has automated flushing toilet & there is a trash can where you can throw away the paper towels after you touch the door knob to exit. read more

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Came here for lunch and it was well worth it. Really clean restaurant with great service. The prices were very reasonable and the food is delicious. I got the chicken fried rice with medium spice and it was perfect. The flavor was tasty and the spice was spot on. read more

Himalayan Grill - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was absolutely delicious. Lunch special was satisfying and very fulfilling. Service was friendly and fast. Food was fresh and full of flavor. read more

Himalayan Grill - Lunch plate with Chicken Curry and Chicken ....? - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Last night my Wife wanted to check out this place because she was craving Indian food. We usually just pick up food at Punjabi Tandoor but this time she wanted to dine-in. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were seated shortly after. There were already a few couples having dinner as well. They bring us waters then take our order. My Wife orders chicken tikka masala and veggie korma. I order saag paneer, veggie samosas, and cheesy garlic naan. We've always ordered garlic naan but this might be the first time seeing cheesy garlic naan on the menu. They start us off with a cup of soup which had a very smooth mild taste. The veggie samosas came out first and were really fresh. My wife had to split hers open to cool down the inside. She's notorious for burning her mouth biting into hot food lol. The rest of the food came out and it was time to feast! That cheesy garlic naan was amazing! Think of your favorite garlic naan somehow filled with cheese almost like a quesadilla. Veggie Korma had good flavor but the Saag Paneer was very impressive. As Saag Paneer is one of my go-to orders, I am usually disappointed when most places barely have any saag or cut them into tiny cubes. This place was very generous with their tofu-sized cubes. Next up was the very flavorful chicken tikka masala over their cups of basmati rice (they give you a choice of rice or naan with each dish). Lastly, we also had to try their Mango Lassi which was not too sweet and just a really nice touch of smooth yogurt. The next time my wife craves Indian food I would not mind coming back to this spot. I have a feeling we will be back soon. read more

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The girls and I dedicated to try something new. We had followed the delicious smell of curry and discovered this place. Lunch special menu outside the front door. Chicken tikki marsala? Say less. In we go. The place was spacious and clean. Lunch special lets you pick 2 items, comes with rice, salad and dessert. The girls got chicken tikki marsala, vindaloo and curry. I opted for the butter chicken entree and the garlic cilantro naan. We also ordered the vegetable samosas which came with chimichurri sauce and this red sweet & spicy sauce. Definitely will come back here for lunch again. 8/10 because we didn't care about the dessert which was rice pudding and we had to wait a bit because it was only one person taking all the orders read more

Himalayan Grill - Lunch specials! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here. Portions are substantial. Lunch specials looked good but we went for appetizers, entrees and beer. Free dessert with check in I had the Shrimp Vindallo #4 spicy. Easy to take heat. The ladies ordered Lamb Saag and Chicken Briyani #3 medium heat. All were delicious and portions were plentiful. Enough for another meal. read more

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As a foodie and cook, I'm always in search of good restaurants in San Diego especially, Indian and Nepali cuisine. This was my first time dining at Himalayan Grill at the Scripps Ranch location and the food was outstanding!! I was first introduced to Indian/Nepali cuisine in 2023 and fell in love with this type of food!! Our group ordered the following: -Butter chicken -Paneer chili -Chicken Tikka Masala -Lamb Vindaloo -Butter Naan You will be asked the spice level you want for your dish from 1-5. I recommend 3 because if you order any higher than that, it's like eating at habanero level unless you want your food that spicy go for it! The food was so good I'm willing to drive 20 miles north to dine at this restaurant again!! The restaurant was clean and the service was good. There's only indoor seating and you get a free dessert when you check in on Yelp. Give it a try! Happy Yelping :) read more

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Their lunch special is amazing & it is available everyday! They have a selection of protein & you choose 2 & is served with naan, salad, rice & Kheer (Rice Pudding). Garlic Cilantro Naan: I love how flavorful & tasty this was! We ordered 2 additional more. Chicken Tikka Masala: Tasty & not spicy. They are generous with the chicken & it is tender. Mango Lassi: Delicious! Always a must get on any menu. read more

Have ordered ten times from here for takeout only. Have not eaten there but ambiance seems chill and servers are always relatively friendly even for take out. Their food is always consistent. My mother-in-law hates chicken but for some reason will always be down to eat chicken here. Their garlic naan is phenomenal. We order here at least once every few weeks and the portions are good. read more

I have been eating at Himalayan Grill with my family and friends for years. It has always been consistent with having delicious Indian food. Every dish that I have tried here is so good! They ask you for your spice preference and they make your food accordingly. I really appreciate that because I am a "spice wimp" and ask for a 0 on the scale of 1-10. My husband and friends like to pump up the spice level and they love it. The service and staff are very friendly, nice and accommodating. For a few years now my friends and I host a big party with around 20 women and the Himalayan Grill manages a large group so well. They let us have the nice side room to ourselves. Every person in our party raves about how good their dinner and appetizers is, and many get extra dinners to bring home to their loved ones, because the food is that great. The staff is fast with preparing the fresh food and they bring it out quickly. At the end of the evening, when we need to pay, the staff is wonderful with being able to split the check by each person and they come around and let each person pay separately. It makes things so convenient for everyone. Many of my Indian friends love the food at Himalayan Grill too and tell me it reminds them of comfort food from home. I highly recommend this restaurant! It's a favorite of mine! read more

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Wrong shopping center to visit on a Friday at 11:45 am. Wow, the parking is a mad house. It's in the same center as trader Joe's and Breakfast Republic (and chuck e cheese). Good luck with parking! Their lunch was worth it, though. My table of friends and I all ordered the lunch special, which comes with two dishes, basmati rice, naan, a small portion of a chickpea salad, and a rice pudding dessert. I chose their daily chef's vegetarian special, which was a black lentil dish, and their veggie Korma. I enjoyed everything and finished everything! The service was good. Our waters were refilled at least once, which was nice because I get thirsty. The hallway next to the bathroom has some things they are storing, which didn't appear very organized or clean. The bathroom was clean, but the faucet needed a deep clean or replacement because it had some scum. The kiddie chairs were kept inside the bathroom. read more

Himalayan Grill - Naan with lunch special - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great lunch special at 14.99. Two main dishes, rice, naan, and dessert. I got the saag and chili chicken--super fresh. I had enough to take home. read more

Came here for lunch with a friend who said it was his favorite local place for Indian fare. It was a work day lunch hour so not very busy which suited us fine but their lunch special was pretty impressive. Two choices of a main dish, rice, a mini salad, naan and a small dessert serving. The food was up fast and was very good and I had a mango lassi to boot so I was quite pleased. It's a quiet place tucked in a Trader Joe's shopping strip with nice staff and a chill vibe. It's not fancy but it's tasty, with good portions and a great deal which is all I require! read more

Himalayan Grill - Chicken Tikka Masala and Vegetable Curry. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

Been to this place countless times and it always hits the spot. Our go-to whenever we're craving Indian Nepalese cuisine. I believe anything on the menu would be delicious. I always find myself ordering the Paneer Tika Masala. So yummy. The garlic naan is great and so are the Vegetable Samosas. You get a little pre-meal soup as well. Always warm and inviting and the service is efficient. They seat you right away. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

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Menu looked delicious. Had to try a variety from the menu and everything was excellent.

Lunch of Champions - Each lunch plate comes with two items plus basmati rice, naan, Nepalese salad and kheer rice pudding. I tried Chicken Tikka Masala, Chili Chicken, Chana Masala and Chicken Vindaloo. They were all very tasty I went back with my friends this past weekend. We had chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, lamb vandoloo and paneer chilli. They were rich and tasty as usual. The space was cozy and the service was great. Definitely recommend it. read more

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We had tried the food from Himalayan Grill multiple times at parties and found them to be consistent in terms of taste and quality of food. So recently, stopped by for dining in. At the time we arrived, it was relatively empty, but the restaurant soon filled up. We started off with the paneer pakoras ( more kid friendly) and chicken sandheko (this had a nice kick). For our mains, we tried the Lamb Korma, Tandoori Mixed Grill and Lamb Biryani. All the dishes were delicious and we soon realized that there was way too much food, but the leftovers were great the next day as well. Service was courteous and prompt, can't wait to try other items from their menu. read more

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HUGE lunch special. Enough for 2 meals. Friendly staff, good food, cozy ambiance. I had a double chicken tikka masala lunch special. It's in a very busy shopping center but I was able to get parking on a Saturday around noon without much trouble. I would definitely come back. read more

Himalayan Grill - Lunch special was huge! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here to try the lunch special and got the Chicken Tikki Masala and the Chili Chicken which comes wit nann, rice, and salad. The food was pretty good and should come out in 20-30 minutes. I thought the service was ok, but recommended coming if you prefer to not have the staff talk to you. read more

Himalayan Grill - Chicken Tikka Masala & Chili Chicken Daily Lunch Special - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

We love their lunch specials! It's daily from 11-3pm and you get a lot of food. I always have extras for dinner because I can't finish it all. The people who work there are really nice and friendly too. We get asked many times if everything is good and they come by to refill our water cups often. read more

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I've seen this restaurant in several locations but it landed home at Peter's Landing in Sunset Beach, Huntington Harbor. I usually eat at Indian buffet restaurants in the Artesia Little India neighborhood or up the the South Bay area, but a friend suggested we meet here for their lunch special. While they have a extensive menu, we selected from the lunch special menu, which I thought had a nice selection of the familiar standby dishes. I decided to try the Chicken Tikka Masala. The lunch comes with a basket of papadum and three kinds of condiment sauces on the table. A basket of naan comes with the meal. The lunch itself included mildly seasoned basmati rice, salad, samosa, your selected dish, lentil soup and another brown soupy dish with mushrooms. All was delicious. I must comment on the incredible flavorful of the chicken tikka masala. While the chunks of chicken in the masala sauce was good, the sauce was the best I have ever had. Dipping the naan in the sauce was a meal in itself. I took home some of the leftover food as the quantity was sized right for me. I feel the quality at this non-buffet restaurant is better than paying more for a buffet, unless you are really trying to fill up and get a wide variety. I will be coming back to this restaurant as the food was great, prices totally fair, and the waiter was kind enough to check on our table several times. read more

Himalayan Grill - Lunch Special featuring Chicken Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Diego, California

Feels like Authentic, homemade Indian food. Good size potions with generous amounts of plain naan( upgrade to garlic naan for $1) with every order. Pick up is fast and convenient, restaurant is also nice with good service. read more

Friendly service. Affordable prices for delicious food served with a very decent amount. I go here all the time... I will never stop loving their Samosas and Chicken Saag. I always end up full with plenty of leftovers, all for 20$ read more

Was craving Himalayan/Nepalese food, and this restaurant came up with good reviews on Yelp. I ordered their Lamb Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan, Chicken Momo and Mango Lassi. I really enjoyed how creamy and aromatically pungent their curry is. They also did not cheap out on the lamb and the portion size of the Garlic Naan and even between my husband and I, we were both very full. The Garlic Naan could have a little bit more flavors from garlic and herbs but overall what an enjoyable meal. They also start out with soup on the house upon ordering. Our neighboring table ordered their tandoori plate and it looked delicious. I will definitely be back to try their other items! read more

Clean place with good food. We got the lunch specials which had a very satisfying portion! The specials include two choices of entree, basmati rice, pickles and dessert. The three of us, one girl two guys, all had full and satisfied bellies by the time we finished our food Our favorites are the chicken tikka masala and paneer. I also really enjoyed the Gulab Jamun dessert that was included in the lunch special. It's kind of like donut soaked in syrup They also have vegetarian friendly options! Recommend this place :)) read more

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The food here is pretty great. I've tried the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken and both dishes were seasoned to perfection, despite me ordering takeout from them. The rice always comes out cooked well -- never too hard or too mushy. Additionally, the garlic butter naan is a MUST. They're doing everything correctly and should be proud. The workers are friendly and efficient, food is delicious, yet affordable. Next time, I will have to dine in and see how the atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant feel for myself. read more

Himalayan Grill is an asset to Scripps Ranch! We ate there last night and both the food and service were outstanding. We love Indian food and have eaten a lot of it over many years. Our meal was the best Indian food we have eaten in a restaurant. The prices are what you would expect to pay for such great quality food and service. We will definitely be eating there often in the future, and would highly recommend this restaurant to others. read more

Heard great things about this place! One of our friends who are from India said it's the closest thing to tasting like home they could find in SD. It was love at first bite! Everything had amazing flavor. Will definitely be coming back, OFTEN! read more