Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Himalayan Kitchen

    4.8 (275 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

    Order Himalayan Kitchen Takeout or Delivery

    Himalayan Kitchen Photos

    HIMALAYAN KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    More like Himalayan Kitchen

    Recommended Reviews - Himalayan Kitchen

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Garlic Tikka Fries

    One of the best restaurants in Marin! We went here for the first time tonight and were amazed. Heard about this restaurant through YELP and other social arenas --- so much positive buzz that we decided to give it a try. Fantastic service and superb food in a comfy and relaxed setting. We were offered a delicious complimentary soup. We then proceeded to order the following for 3 people: Garlic Tikka Fries Momo Platter [fried] Butter Chicken Shrimp Curry Basmati Rice Garlic Naan This is how food must taste in Heaven. OMG, no joke! Every dish was smackin' and delicious. Fresh, hand-made, and made to perfection. Himalayan Kitchen gives big portions too and we couldn't finish it all so put it in a to-go container. Friendly Service throughout the meal was more than you can ask for. Water was re-filled promptly, dishes removed, old plates changed out --- all without having to asking. Really great service! Service and food were dialed up to Eleven! I wish I could give more than 5-stars. Himalayan Kitchen is deserving of 10-stars! Seriously, my new favorite restaurant in Marin. We can't wait to go back! Highly, highly recommended!

    Rich butter chicken!
    Neelab S.

    For starters- their welcome and hospitality was amazing. It reminded us of a place we always eat in, in Tahoe. Every single dish we ordered tasted excellent. Very well cooked, automatic and well seasoned. My kids enjoyed their food. The fact that they kept checking on us to see to see if we needed anything. The serving servings were big and a lot. A very friendly environment and very friendly people. I am glad we found this place.

    Sanaz S.

    So glad to find Himalayan Kitchen in San Rafael! My husband and I are big fans of Himalayan or Nepalese foods, and we thought everything here was flavorful and well made. We ordered two lunch specials, Baingan Bartha and Aloo Cauli. We also got the veggie momos. The presentation was great and the portions were good. The decor is charming, and the service was fast and friendly. One thing that could be improved is the salad that comes with the lunch special, it was just mixed greens and a few strips of cucumber. There wasn't any vegan dressing option, so we had it with olive oil and vinegar. We plan to come again and try more menu items.

    Butter chicken lunch special.

    Lunch specials are VERY special So much food! Lentil soup best in years, papadam so light, salad not drowning, butter chicken scrumptious, service so sweet!! BTW floors and bathrooms Sparklingly clean!!! Oh yeah, naan huge and perfect!

    Kukhura Pharsi (Chicken & Pumpkin)
    Mark K.

    I feel very comfortable when I walk into this place. I like that they have some distance between the tables and it's not too terribly noisy. The staff is friendly and attentive. After ordering, each diner is given a cup of daal soup. The flavor is so good. We ordered the Kukhura Pharsi (Chicken & Pumpkin). The description says "butternut squash", but it seems to be pumpkin. We also ordered the Lamb Saag and Garlic Cheese Naan. Everything was hot (temp) and nicely spiced. We ordered very mild and it was just that. If you like naan, try the garlic cheese naan. It's my favorite flavor of naan. I will be back.

    Lamb Tikka Masala
    Belle J.

    Came here for a work dinner and we all really enjoyed it. We shared a momo platter for appetizers. My coworkers enjoyed it a lot but I have had better elsewhere. The sauce that came with it was really good though! I had a lamb tikka masala and I asked for it to be very spicy and It was very spicy! I actually really liked it but if I have to order this again, I might just go with spicy than normal, not very spicy. I also got a cheese garlic naan on the side and I loved it! One downside is that this place doesn't have desserts (at least it wasn't offered). Service was great. Our server kept checking on us the whole time.

    Butter Chicken Lunch with garlic naan

    We came for Christmas lunch and were pleasantly greeted and sat. They have a wonderful lunch menu! We ordered vegetable samosas to start, and the were delicious. I had the chicken tikka masala with basmati rice, side salad, and daal soup. My son had the butter chicken with garlic naan, side salad, and daal soup. My sister had the fried rice and chicken chow mein. Everything was delicious, and tasted fresh. Very happy we found them for our celebration!

    Kaya M.

    We are so grateful for the huge and generous meal donated to our team of artists. The food was incredible -- I especially loved the saag, tikka masala, and garlic naan! Everyone was truly delighted and satisfied, even with the wide range of dietary needs on our team. Himalayan Kitchen went above and beyond by providing an insulated container, which allowed us to pick up before their dinner rush and still enjoy a hot, nourishing meal later in the evening. Deep thanks for such thoughtful generosity and delicious food. The love and quality behind it is felt.

    Lunch special - aloo cauli
    Maggie C.

    Very happy with my experience here. There were many vegan options which were clearly labeled on the menu. This place is a bit hidden, tucked in the corner of the plaza. Very clean interior. We were immediately given a carafe of water upon seating. The food was amazing. We tried the aloo cauliflower lunch special and the veggie momos. The momos were my favorite. Perfectly spiced, even without any additional sauces. I really enjoyed the cauli as well. I don't get Himalayan food very often but this place makes me want to drive all the way from Berkeley!

    Pork and veggie dumplings
    Jessica B.

    My mom and I went there for lunch. We sat outside under the awning. A very sweet young woman waited on us. We got the dumplings. I ordered 4 pork and 4 veggie. They came with a peanut sauce. Delicious. I loved the veggie. We split the lunch special. Basmati rice with a lamb Tikka Masala,a side salad and a veggie yellow dhal soup. Such a treasure. I don't normally order veggie items, but the dhal soup was a delicate surprise. Delicious. The lamb Tikka was lovely. Everything tasted fresh and made with high quality ingredients. We had a Thai iced tea and a chai tea - both perfect. This is a wonderful addition to Montecitto shopping center and a great place for lunch. Really tasty.

    See all

    Photo of Susie T.
    88
    24
    21

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Friendly, comfortable restaurant. Wonderful tasty food. Loved the photos of the Himalaya. Reasonably priced menu. Great service.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Scott C.
    4
    116
    23

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Delicious lentil soup. Reasonably priced. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Second time at this place and is really amazing food and service both. Will be back again for sure.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    The restaurant was clean and spacious. The service was excellent. The samosas were the best ever!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service - some of the best Indian cuisine I've ever eaten. We will return...often!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Thank you Lynn for your kind review. Looking forward to see you soon.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    The food here is tasteful, with delicious rich flavors! I highly recommend this restaurant. The service was pleasant as well. Thank you!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Paul N.
    1
    140
    16

    3 years ago

    Great food. Love this restaurant. Definitely a great resource in Marin after leaving the city.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    thank you Paul for your kind review. Hope to see you again soon.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of mel h.
    0
    18
    3

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    This is the most delicious Nepalese/Indian food in Marin. We loved everything! Great service and immaculately clean.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great new addition to Montecito. Good food, with a bit more than the standard Indian fare and nice guys. Working our way through the menu.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Himalayan K.

    Himalayan K.

    Thank you Jeff. Hope to see you soon again.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 6 of 7

    Himalayan Kitchen Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Himalayan Kitchen

    Any gluten free options?

    yes. More than 95% of items are Gluten free.

    Just confirming that there is no lunch buffet?

    That's correct. But we have lunch specials and we serve that everyday from 11:30-2:30pm

    Do you serve beer and wine?

    Yes

    Many of the reviews mention Masala Kitchen. Just a name change?

    It's a new restaurant in the same location.

    Are momos on the menu?

    Yes, we have chicken, pork, veggie & paneer

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Yes. Chicken and lamb we use are Halal.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    India Palace Restaurant - Spinach-Onion Pankoras

    India Palace Restaurant

    3.9(271 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    Been back in Marin for 2 years now and this restaurant is HANDS DOWN the best authentic Indian food…read morein the area. The service is warm and friendly, and everything, including condiments, food and desserts are made on the premises. Been here under the same ownership for 40 plus years, so they are doing something right. Tandoori chicken is right out of the oven! Try it!

    This place has been our family's favorite "Go to" in Mill Valley for Indian for 20 some years. One…read moreof my daughter's most favorite, requested place to get food from no matter what. The setting/location is what throws every visitor/non-local off, let alone the naysayers who have never tried it. Yet once you walk in you are transported to a white linen tablecloth and china set tables for a most delicious Chai tea and Indian meal. Booths and tables- eating there is my personal favorite but we tend to get it to go. When my kids were small they like that there is a window where they can watch these guys make all the different Naans/breads in a traditional black tandoori oven? It is what sets their naan apart from everyone else. The staff is so friendly and professional, at this point it really feels like family. Don't know what to get? Tikka Masala, Paneer Bhurgi, Plain Naan, pilau (rice) and Spinach & Onion pakoras for starters. My daughter's favorite meal and restaurant. Super simple and satisfying-that cheese dish cannot be outdone- no one makes it like they do.

    Photos
    India Palace Restaurant
    India Palace Restaurant - Lamb Samosas

    Lamb Samosas

    India Palace Restaurant - Trio Sauces (mint yogurt) (spicy tomato onion)

    See all

    Trio Sauces (mint yogurt) (spicy tomato onion)

    Himalayan Kitchen - indpak - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...