Stopped in last minute for some incredible vegetarian/vegan cuisine. The flavor was excellent. I ordered medium spicy #17 and it had a bit of kick but didn't overwhelm. The staff was all very solicitous and attentive. I also have the vegetable pakora with mango and cilantro chutney. Heaven in my mouth. I'll be back next time I'm here for work. read more

This restaurant is a gem in the community! Amazing service, clean location, and The BEST Nepali food you will find in San Diego by far. I come by anytime I'm near the area for their lunch special. I can't stop recommending it to family and friends. Give it a try and see for yourself! read more

Love the food here. Delicious naan and curries!! Great quiet lowkey date night spot , can always hear my company

We have ordered take out from here a few times and the food is always decent and portions substantial. The order is always ready when promised. read more

We presently live in San Diego but happened to visit Encinitas for a chiropractor appointment. We decided to look for an Indian restaurant. Lo and behold the Himalayan kitchen was on Yelp, and was near the place we were. My wife is from South American and doesn't eat nothing spicy, she went inside to ask if they make non spicy dishes, and she was assured that they can make it with no spices. We were not disappointed with this place and delighted with the food. We're spoiled by living in Chicago for 40+ years ( I am originally from Pakistan). We did not think any thing could come close to Devon Avenue. We were wrong. I had amazing Chicken Tikka and my wife had salmon curry. We both loved it. Service was excellent. Reasonable price. read more

Good food and good service! Fits our $50 date budget. We tried a perfect combination of Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Korma with their Garlic Cilantro Nan. Both have rich flavor and lots of protein. The Tikka Masala exceed our expectations while the Korma did not. Maybe be cause we ordered the Lamb Korma and the Lamb overpowered the Korma Flavor. The staff's very friendly as well. read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Garlic Cilantro Naan - must order - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Today is my first day of school... I'm getting a certificate in marketing which has been taking me forever. I keep putting off my final unit but today I start the class I need. Basically all of that is a whole lot of words to explain why I felt I could treat myself to an Indian food lunch... because it's a bit decadent to eat such a meal in my car... if you were in the parking lot and saw me eating deepest apologies. I am a messy eater. I always pass by this restaurant when I go to the neighboring McDonald's for my "good girl ya didn't stay in bed" Diet Coke. I figured that they would be super expensive so it was a surprise to find that they are not exorbitant (looking at you Pho place across the street ... ) and they have a lunch special! Two curries, soup, rice, and naan for $9.95. You shouldn't order on Yelp if you want it to go. To get the special as an option you should go to their website and order. I saw that two of the curry choices looked yummy... paneer tikka masala (my go to!) and coconut veggie curry. Soup: Light flavors that were delicious without being overpowering. I typically eat in small amounts throughout the day. So I had the soup at my lunch hour and while it's not a huge portion it was definitely more filling than I thought it would be. Coconut curry: full of veggies with a real coconut flavor that is still savory. Love all the veggies! Paneer tikka masala: again very good. I guess more paneer would be good. But For the price it's great! I asked for it to be spicy and there was a small kick. Better than nothing! Mango lassi: whoaaaa talk about that mango flavor! I could just have this drink for a meal! read more

Himalayan Kitchen - 20. Panner Tikka Masala Curry & coconut curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Ordered delivery for the first time. We've been eyeing this place for a while and had a coupon code. We ordered the butter chicken + lamb korma + chicken momos with the cilantro garlic naan. The curries blew us away and tasted like a home cooked meal. Extremely flavorful & the naan wasn't over powering. Both curries were mild and not spicy or greasy at all. We split the meal between 3 ppl & will definitely order out again. We've tried other Indian spots in the area but were turned off with the portions/pricing & Greasiness. Do not sleep on this place. read more

The delicious aromas from their kitchen can be smelled across the street. My husband and I finally decided to taste their tandoori chicken with tikka masala and have been regulars since! Our daughters love the naan bread and chicken korma. The vegetable samosa is our go to appetizer. We get everything at a level 2 out of 10 because we don't like our food too spicy. Twice, our friend from the U.K. (Indian heritage) ordered online to eat at home. My husband took a cooler to pick up the food and it arrived hot twenty-five minutes later. The quality and quantity are perfect for our taste. Definitely give them a try next time you crave authentic Indian food. *I will post pictures when I find them on my phone or next time we eat here.* read more

This was our second opportunity to use Himalayan Kitchen in ENCINITAS for a family dinner. I emphasize in Encinitas because there are others of the same name, but this is the best!! We ordered butter chicken and tikka masala, lamb curry and eggplant with potatoes, also gorgeous potato/pea samosas, and lentil soup. Oh! Don't forget the spinach paneer! And the Naan!! Both garlic and plain... came with delicious rice and the entire meal was fantastic! Such depth of flavor, and even though we had to order it mild, the flavors were perfect! We hope to dine in sometime, but I'm content just eating their delicious food at home, if need be. Wonderful meal, lovely customer service and we WILL be back! (Sorry for the lack of photos! Promise I will take some next time) read more

The food in downtown Encinitas on the 101 is so much better then Encinitas Blvd. seem fresher and always someone in eating. Love that place. read more

Stopped here for lunch with my parents on the way back from San Diego. The interior is decorated with lots of intricate paintings and decorations, and reminded my parents of their trip to Nepal. I was excited to try momos here, as my mom told me about her experience having them in Nepal, and it's not commonly found in the U.S. We were disappointed that the lunch specials were not available during our visit, as it looked like such an amazing deal. That said, the owners did offer us a cup of lentil soup. As it turns out, the lunch specials are not available on weekends OR holidays, and the Monday we went was an observed holiday for the holiday the day before (Sunday, July 4th). The menu is extensive and the food, including rice and naan, tasty. Service was friendly and courteous. Prices for entrees were on the higher side, and only come with rice (naan must be ordered separately), but portions were large. read more

Loved the butter chicken and naan. Enjoyed the goat curry and momos. Naan was very tender and fresh. Service was attentive. Highly recommend this place! read more

Amazing food and great servers. Some of the best tikka masala i've ever had, and left overs always taste good for breakfast the next morning

We were a party of 7. orders consisted of vegetable momos , chicken tika, a lamb dish, naan, something for the vegan diner and some other curry type dishes which are all served in a nice brass type pot. rice is served to share. only service issue was poor timing regarding delivery to the table. the food was tasty. next time i would be sure to get the tandoori chicken. it comes out sizzling on the platter! read more

Sooo excited to finally have found a good Indian restaurant by me! We love the chicken tikka masala here! We also get the vegetable samosa and it's the perfect meal to split between 2 people. We come here a few times a month for take out. Thanks Himalayan Kitchen! read more

Great restaurant with great service. The food is incredible and you have to try the garlic naan. We had the chicken tikka masala and the vegetable Momos which were both super tasty. We're looking forward to going back! read more

Chicken soup is excellent, much heartier andhealthier then the Mexican soup I've been buying for years and cheaper too.

Friendly service but if you say no spice they make it spicy :( The owner needs to be less aggressive about asking for reviews and be more keen on providing good food read more

I LOVE this place !!! I enjoy coming for the lunch special - M - Fri 11am - 3pm. You get two curries, soup, and naan for $12! great deal. The food comes quickly and it's hot! It's flavorful and the staff is great! this is a retailer spot for me read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

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This place is much more popular than you might assume from its outer appearance or the number of people already dining when you arrive; plenty more will likely come in to pick up food to go that they ordered and paid for online (or by phone) while you are waiting for yours to be prepared. The wait is not long - and the food is good. I see why many reviews of this place seem to be by people who come back and eat here often. I came in the mood for lamb so ordered their Lukshya ko Masu, Garlic Herbal Naan, Chiya, and Mango Kukfi. It was a lot of food - and all of it was very good. read more

Himalayan Kitchen - 77. Mango Kulfi - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

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This is my new favorite restaurant. The food is delicious. We started with Momo and I had the lamb korma as my entree. Easily the best korma I've had. We also ordered the tandoori chicken and it came out sizzling with delicious vegetables. The portion was huge! The naan was also a hit. We had the garlic cilantro naan and it was hot and buttery. We will be coming back. Incredible! And the staff is very attentive and sweet. read more

A dear friend recommended this restaurant for Indian food. I very much enjoyed every dish we ordered. Often times I hear from different sources Indian food can be "too spicy" or other terms, yet I do enjoy indulging in different tastes and giving those taste buds a surprise. We ordered multiple items from the menu that were popular, such as the Chicken tikkamasala along with rice and other side dishes from the menu. It was so delicious! I highly recommend for a friends nite, family nite, or date nite as the ambiance inside is unique and inviting. read more

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I have eaten at a lot of Himalayan restaurants, and this one was hands down the best. Amazing service and even better food!

This place is great! Lunch Special is the deal Of the Century. They give you a big portion. Always leave stuffed and happy. I like this place better than the Himalayan place on 101. read more

We absolutely love this restaurant and visit at least weekly. The food is simply the best we've tasted in this genre. We have taken many friends including East Indians, vegans, vegetarians and omnivores to sample their food. To a person, they love it and become regulars as well. The service is excellent. The servers are knowledgeable and extremely polite and gracious. They want you to enjoy your dining experience. The ambiance is open and airy with definite touches of Asian and Nepalese influence. Very comfortable and enjoyable. Plenty of free parking. And the prices are very reasonable. Give them a try! You will love them too. read more

I live 80+ miles away and just recently discosvered Himalayan Kitchen. The food here is outstanding. I always order takeout. My go to is the lamb choila. Level 3 spice is perfect for my palate. Have also tried the samosas, daal tadka, ram torya, badami naan, garlic cilantro naan, and mango lassi which are all wonderfully fresh and delicious. I will eventually get around to trying more items on the menu. Thank you! read more

This is our first time to this restaurant. We ordered salmon Tikka Masala and vegetarian masala. The flavors of the curry has a deep taste and it did not disappoint our palate. The service is prompt upon order, clean snd relaxing ambiance. I would definitely come back. read more

This is always my go to spot for Himalayan/Nepalese or Indian food. I've been here so many times and everytime I just keep on wanting to come back. My brother is from out of town and this restaurant is always a must for him when he arrives and before he leaves. This shop is located in a little plaza and there is lots of parking. As soon as you walk into the store, you smell all the spices and curry. We usually come here for the lunch special and boy is it a deal. The special runs the weekdays only and comes with lentil soup, rice, Naan bread, and your choice of two curries. For the amount and quality of the food, it is a steal. Everything here is very fresh, well seasoned, and very delicious. I love getting Saag Aloo or Chicken Vindaloo with Naan bread. Not to say the service is also very homey. I just know I will be back soon. Definitely a must try! read more

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The food is always delicious. The naan so fresh! We love the duo dinner combos! So goood. The criticism would be the fluorescent lights. I would prefer a better lighting for nice ambiance. But it's worth the great food! Chef is also flexible which is always nice!! read more

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I consider ourselves lucky regulars, lucky in regards of finding this place and regulars and even though we come from San Marcos just to eat here. Anyone that hasn't tried the Chicken or Shrimp Biryani, needs too! Add some spice level, and it's absolutely delicious! This is my kids favorite place to eat, they really enjoy the Mattar paneer (mild) and the garlic Na'an. My husband always leaves happy with his chicken curry. Customer service is great as well! Owner is very friendly! read more

Tasty food here. Got the lunch special which comes with lentil soup, naan and two curries. We also ordered papad, it was okay; it didn't really seem fresh. It came with a mint chutney, it was pretty good but it was lacking heat. I got the chili chicken and paneer tiki masala. The soup could have been a little more hearty, maybe more lentils? The chili chicken was good, nice charred flavor, a little oily. The paneer was tasty, they did a good job on the sauce. My only complaint with the curries was that they lacked spice. I ordered a 7 out of 10 and it still was not spicy. I wondered if she mixed up the spice levels because initially the server brought out the paneer with some other curry that I did not order. The chili chicken came out shortly after but there could have easily been confusion from that. Definitely check this place out, great deal for a lunch special. read more

Great food all across the menu. We usually head over after church which is down the street from here. Their naan is really well cooked, especially the garlic version of it. While their chicken plates are relatively small, the sauces/curry are always well prepared and tasty. Definitely worthy of a 5-star rating! read more

I have eaten here numerous times and the food is consistently very good. The portions are substantial and the prices are very reasonable.

This place is so good. The food is so fresh and delicious. Got takeout last night for SO and myself. It's enough food for at least 4 meals. Such a great addition to our town. read more

Had the Tiki Masala and garlic naan . Best tiki masala of my life!! 10/10 and everyone was so kind.

The food here is very good, nice portions and quick service. I like to go for a late lunch and always have leftovers for a second meal.

Delicious food and generous portions, as well as fast and efficient service! They offer a great lunch special. Vegan options are available. read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Delicious lunch special! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

There are a lot of Himalayan spots popping up all over San Diego but THIS spot is the real OG. Himalayan Kitchen is in a small strip mall next to sprouts and looks unassuming from the outside. It feels like a traditional old school restaurant on the inside but don't let that fool you. The food is out of this world good. If you have never had the pleasure of experiencing Himalayan food, it's basically everything you love about Indian food but better. The flavors are familiar, yet distinct. The chefs food feels so comforting and homey like you just sat down at a grandparents house for a great meal. And they give you a lot of food for what to pay, which I feel is rare these days. The people who work here are also SO nice. I can't say enough good things about this place and we haven't even got to the food. I love their samosa appetizer (they are huge and delicious) and always order it with the cilantro mint sauce instead of the standard tamarind sauce it is served with. Pro tip: get both! I also really like the chicken momos (Himalayan version of a dumpling) that they fill with a tonnn of chicken and serve with this amazing sauce. I haven't tried everything as their menu is pretty extensive but some favorites are the Lamb Biryani, Karahi Chicken, Chicken Korma and anything tandoori. I always like to get a side of the raita (yogurt sauce with cucumbers, mint and spices) and put it on anything and everything. This spot is delicious. Give it a try next time you're in the mood for good food! read more

Obsessed with the food and love the family atmosphere. The owner has to be the nicest person and you can tell he puts a lot of love into his restaurant. We keep coming back because the food is so good. Have not had one thing on the menu that I didn't love -- my favorite is the baigan bartha with the garlic naan and I also love the malai kofta with the cheese naan. The samosas are delicious. Sorry if I've spelled any of the dishes incorrectly. Long menu with plenty of vegetarian options. read more