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    Himalayan Kitchen

    3.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Leah H.

    This place is super yummy! Great options from vegan to extra meats! They have a heat profile from 1-10, they told us 6 was considered Thai hot. We ordered 5 as my husband can't handle too much heat, however I didn't taste the heat at all. But it was still so good and full of flavor. The lamb was perfectly cooked. We also got the garlic naan, it is so fresh and good. I would recommend this place to anyone! Service 5/5 stars!!! Friendly funny and fast!! The patio and roof top seating is so nice. I love the indoor/outdoor door feel.

    Devon B.

    amazing experience, kind people, authentic ambiance, quality food, feels like you're in india/nepal. will be telling all my friends, thank you!

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    David K.

    Another great experience! The food is so flavorful and so delicious, with a great ambiance. The service is kind and friendly. Thank you for another wonderful dinner Himalayan Kitchen!

    Michie K.

    Bold, Flavorful, and Comforting We're at Himalayan Kitchen and the food is delicious and full of spice. We ordered the aloo chili with tofu, saag (spinach with potatoes), naan bread, turmeric rice, and the spring rolls. The spring rolls were actually my favorite -- they were a bit greasy (you can see it in the photo), but still crispy, flavorful, and really good. Everything else was well-seasoned, aromatic, and comforting, with bold flavors that didn't overwhelm. You can sit inside or outside, which is nice depending on the weather. There's parking in the back; according to the host it's about $0.75 per hour (possibly after 6 PM), but either way it's very reasonable and easy. Overall, a great meal and a place I'll definitely be coming back to.

    Obsessed with this place! Every time we go, we dream about it for weeks after. Customized meals based on your preferences, the best server of all time, and the ambiance is unbeatable.

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    Saban P.

    Amazing food, great service and environment. Loved the food . Must try in food Honolulu. Ask for amazing catch of the day fish curry.

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    We Love trying new restaurants and we decided to try this location. Food - we had chicken masala, rice, roti, bread basket (naan - garlic, onion & plain), mix tandoori kebab, & Madras madness. All of it is highly recommended and must try. Dessert: Gulab Jamun - this was delicious and must try. 4 spice chocolate Gelato - its an acquired taste but definitely different and good. Atmosphere: we sat outside in the lanai and view is nice and great place to sit during dinner. Service: was amazing! Suman was great! He helped us decide on our dessert and had great conversation with him. Environment overall was comfortable and great place to enjoy with friends & family. We definitely would come back to this restaurant to try out the rest of the food on the menu. Highly recommend!

    Dawn Y.

    I was told this was unusual by our friends who recommended this place so will try going again and updating if true. We had booked a table for a specific time. We arrived early and said we would wait till our other party arrived. They said we could sit if we wanted but they had no idea which table was booked. We chose one and when our friends arrived we opened a bottle of wine and ordered pappadam. After 30 min no pappadam but we also order our dinners. 30min later, 1hr after we say down still no papadam or our food. 30 min later our papadam arrives and we are on our end bottle of wine. No food till 1'45" after we ordered. The food was tasty but we were so full of water, wine and papadam it was hard to get the appetite to enjoy all of the dishes we'd ordered. While waiting for the ladies room others said they'd been waiting 1hr for takeout, 1 hour and still waiting for good like us but at that point, we'd been waiting for 90min. The odd thing is they seemed to have alot of staff, busboy, waiters, servers, all not speaking English except for the owner and our waiter taking the order. How long should one wait for food? Should the owner know they can't fulfill orders at a certain capacity? Should one tip after waiting for 2 hours after being seated amd if so, how much? There were a few larger parties of 8 or so and maybe because of the wait, several people came out on the terrace where we were seated and stood basically over us having full FaceTime conversations while we tried to have our own.

    Free birthday dessert- so sweet of them! Ginger cardamom gelato on left and 4 spice chocolate on right. Amazing! Goes well with wine.
    Carrie G.

    This is my absolute favorite place for Indian and Nepalese food in Hawai'i. I'll tell you why... The food is always delicious, with so many choices that I still haven't tried it all and I've been coming here at least 10+ years now. The portions are generous and the price is so affordable. The atmosphere in the Kaimuki location is laid back, and I love to eat outside and enjoy the cool breezes at night on their patio listening to music and eating and chatting with friends. We never feel pressured to leave so the next party can have our table bc there's room for everyone. The service is always so friendly and accommodating. Whenever we have a birthday party or gathering there, the staff goes above and beyond to make us feel special and enjoy the experience. Any substitutions or requests are usually able to be made and there's never bad vibes about it. This location is HUGE so there's never a wait for a table, unlike some of the other places in town where it can take an hour or more to get a seat. This is something I highly appreciate because let's face it: O'ahu is overpopulated and restaurants get hyped up and then you wait forever. And those places raise the prices and quality goes down bc they're overwhelmed by popularity. They're BYOB so it makes having some nice wine with dinner that much more affordable plus you can have whatever you want to drink, you're not limited to the restaurant's menu. There's parking galore which is a challenge at other Indian restaurants (if they even offer parking) so that also adds to the enjoyment of eating here. Any time I bring friends here we ALWAYS enjoy, have a great meal, have fun and never break the piggy bank.

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    Marion W.

    Love this place! The food is so good and the atmosphere is great. 10/10 would recommend

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    Anita L.

    Good customer service friendly food is delicious I would want to come and eat again and bring my family

    Sarah S.

    The food here is great. Quality flavorful Himalayan dishes made to the desired heat level. I was really excited to eat what my father was raving about, and unfortunately, I ordered my food to a zero spice level since I have no tolerance for spice and it still made my mouth burn so I wasn't able to enjoy it :(. I can't handle the heat! But I've been places where they can do 0 spice and this wasn't it. Regardless, the service is very kind and it's apparent they care about their restaurant and the food they provide. They keep everything clean despite the older appearance of the state of the complex. They kept refilling our waters after every ship which was a bit excessive but I'll give them props for attentiveness. The location is really neat in the upstairs of the store hub. It's a special little oasis of flavor if you can handle heat.

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    Are you a BYOB restaurant?

    Yes, we are, we are also vegan friendly, and everything cooked to order

    Does Himalayan Kitchen located in Kaimuki take reservations?

    Yes we do you can call us at 808-735-1122

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes

    Do you have outdoor dining?

    Yes.

    Is lunch buffet open?

    I but we have combination plates

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Yes we do

    Is your meat halal?

    Yes we do

    Is buffet only during lunch?

    YES.

    What percent of options are vegetarian for the lunch buffet?

    We have combination plates and have okra th option for vegans and vegetarians

    How much is for lunch buffet?

    $16.95

    Can I make a reservation for 10 @6:30pm tonight?

    Yes

    Is the kaimuki location still BYOB?

    Yes it is!

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    Order, pay, and pick up at the counter
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    Order food from here at your own risk…read more.. I order this online through an app. Have been disappointed many times more than satisfied. I have a key likes of dishes but this places service is very lacking. One time I ordered food and they cancelled it an hour later. Wtf... if you run out cancel right away and turn off your service! Wait is horrible. Nobody called to apologize or try to modify the order. Never been here in person. Only ordered delivery. Will check out in person one day...

    Checked out what's going on in Maunakea Marketplace and found this vendor with Indian and Nepalese…read morefood. Himalayan Kitchen is another one of these simple setups to be honest. It basically is one of the vendors in the food hall and you order and eat at one of the shared tables. Has to be as authentic as it gets. They have a pretty good selection. Basically it gives a few choices of what to get. It's got enough things for various flavors and preferences. They have options to get one, two, or three items of whatever. A lot are made with meat but there's some that aren't. It's $12 to get one item. Taro And Squash Fusion was the one for vegans. Items change up daily so keep on checking back. The food hall can have a bad smell like fish but it's not always like this. Also there's some outdoor seating in the courtyard. This allows groups to order from different vendors and eat together in one place. Good place to get some authentic Indian and Nepalese food. It's closed Mondays. There's plenty of things for meat eaters as well as for vegans and vegetarians.

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    Storefront... inside of the Maunakea Marketplace food court
    Storefront... inside of the Maunakea Marketplace food court
    Garlic Naan bread was presented in a brown paper bag and folded in half. Two dipping sauces: balsamic vinegar and an herbal, spicy sauce
    Garlic Naan bread was presented in a brown paper bag and folded in half. Two dipping sauces: balsamic vinegar and an herbal, spicy sauce
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