Himalayan Kitchen so graciously donated a meal to nourish our group as we prepared for our February performances. Their generous trays of food came in their insulated foam boxes, so the food was still hot hours afterward. It was a highlight of our evening! read more

It's a warm feeling to find a good authentic restaurant that reminds you of home! Friendly staff, great menu, and delicious food! We had the veggie momos and chicken tika masala with naan! It was filling, delicious l, and left me wanting more! read more

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Great food and excellent service! The flavors were authentic and delicious, especially the curries. Everything was fresh and well-prepared. I'd also like to mention Abina, one of the staff members--she is very kind, friendly, and professional, and made the experience even better. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. Highly recommended, and I'll definitely be back again. read more

the paneer tikka masala is great!! spicy could be spicier though. the service was also great

Great food, good service, nice venue. I highly recommend. Had the butter chicken lunch special and Himalayan tea.

We've come here a few times recently and absolutely love it! Dined in and for takeout. I've had a few lunch specials, they have great local beer on tap for a great price and the servers are always helpful with suggestions. Take out is also amazing, fresh and packaged very well. Love supporting this local business and so happy they are nearby. read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Nepalese dumplings with pork and spicy sauce! (ask for them pan fried) - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

The staff is wonderful and the food is incredible--this place truly deserves more recognition. Their momos and saag paneer are my favorites. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

The assorted tandoori was ou of this world. The service was very friendly and pleasant. I requested to substitute rice for vegetables and accommodated my reques. Great restauran. read more

Had a lovely and serene meal outdoors here. It's not fancy or decorated--your view is from an inlet of the mall--but it was quiet and private and there was a pleasant breeze. The server was lovely and made us feel welcome, not at all rushed. We enjoyed the food. Aside from the mo-mo (steamed dumplings), you would recognize most of the dishes as Indian. I'd go again. read more

Our friends had arrived before we did and had ordered drinks. They saw us walking by and one came out to get us. After we sat, we had to wait quite a long time before a server came by. When he did, it was obvious that he was hoping to get our dinner order. I ordered drinks for myself and my wife and a platter of Momos for the table. When he brought our drinks, we ordered dinner. We each ordered one dish, each dish served with a choice of rice or naan. I asked the server if, for four hungry people, we had enough food. His reply was that we could always order more later. Our meals also included a free bowl of Daal Soup. Our server gave us fresh plates for our dinner after we inhaled the Momos. The portion sizes, while they looked small were more than sufficient with the included rice and naan and we didn't need to supplement our meal. While what we ordered was good, my wife and I felt that the best part of our meal were the Daal Soup and Naan. I thoroughly enjoyed my Saag Paneer (mild). My wife was disappointed that she could not taste the Butternut Squash in her Kukhura Pharsi (medium heat). Our friends ordered Chicken Korma (make me sweat level of spicy) and Tandoori Chicken (mild). They both said that they enjoyed their meals. We would definitely like to try some other flavors here. Photos to come. read more

This place is great. The staff is super friendly and the food is excellent. If you haven't, try the garlic cheese naan to dip in your leftover curry sauce. And montecito plaza parking makes it easy... read more

My special angel and I highly recommend Himalayan Kitchen. The food and service is beyond amazing. My Special angel had the curry goat. I had the curry salmon. It was a bit too spicy for me. The server returned salmon to the ‍ chef. It was returned less spicy. We are long time customers. We highly recommend this amazing restaurant. read more

Absolutely yummy and interesting meals that nourish the body and feel home cooked just for you.

Parking was super easy and location was easy to find. We were seated quickly and I love the culture in the restaurant. The layout was clean and the service was quick and friendly. They had options of curry and dumplings and I opted for the dumplings. The sauce was similar to curry and it was really good. It was my first time having Nepalese food and I will definitely return to try more items read more

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I work at Marin Medical Health Psych unit, we had a potluck for one of our doctors to celebrate her milestone and I must say EVERYTHING was SO good! We had some veg dishes and meat dishes, everyone enjoyed the food and was asking where I ordered from. I will definitely be ordering again and I'm sure they will too. Highly recommend What are you waiting on? Order that food lol read more

What a blessing it is to be able to get such exotic food in our little Mountain town. I loved everything I ate. The restaurant smells divine. The music was quite loud, but when we asked them to turn it down, they cheerfully did so immediately. The service was prompt and we were well taken care of. I will definitely be going back here to eat and I will be taking my out-of-town guests here. read more

Food ,service and ambience was good.We ordered Nonveg lunch thali which had options of chicken and salmon as meat option,dal soup and different rice options pairing with the meat.Everything was delicious.Even my one year old loved the dal soup that I didn't have anything left in the . read more

We got the tandoori chicken (whole), lamb tikka masala, Kashmiri naan, and rice. The food was delicious and came out sizzling hot. The Kashmiri naan was crispy and a little sweet on the inside, perfect with the tikka masala! The service was friendly and team was welcoming. Soothing dining experience. We will be back! read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Tandoori chicken (whole), Lamb Tikka Masala, Kashmiri Naan - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

The vegetable pakora was tasty. The naan was dry and had a burnt flavor as did the chicken kebab. The chicken was chalky on the inside and I couldn't make myself finish it. The soup that came with the lunch was ok. The butter chicken was good but nothing special . Ambiance was nice. Service was fine. Not a place I plan to frequent. read more

I came with my family on a Thursday night and everything we had was excellent. The ambiance was very comfortable and inviting. Service was good and most importantly the food was delicious. I tried the vegetable momo, daal misuwa, naan, veggie biryani, and another rice dish that I can't seem to find on their menu now. All were excellent. My favorite was the biryani. It was extremely flavorful. If I had to pick a least favorite it would be the daal, just because it was a little bland, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely be back next time I'm in San Rafael. read more

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I first rated Himalayan Kitchen a few years back...and let me tell you...it's just as amazing! This time I got food to go. They kept the order in an insulated bag until I got there and the food was still popping hot! I brought a good variety to my family I haven't seen in awhile. EVERY one was so impressed by everything I brought. We all over-ate and laid on the couch enjoying a glass of wine with happy bellies. 10/10. Also...I went to Nepal and Tibet 10+ years ago and have been searching for the perfect MoMos ever since...I found them...here! No Yak meat (obviously difficult/expensive to get here) but the spice combination brought back so many beautiful memories read more

One of the best food! Cheese naan ,butter chicken and lamb tikka masala. The taste that you will crave for over and over. Service was wonderful! The staffs are nice and friendly! The place is clean feels and smell like home. Highly recommended! read more

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I found our new favorite San Rafael restaurant thanks to all the five-star reviews on Yelp. I'm not a huge Indian cuisine fan (blasphemy I know!) so, without the lure of the 100% perfect rating, I probably would have passed this over with the assumption that I wouldn't love Nepalese food either. But Himalayan Kitchen is the best restaurant food I've had in a long time. We got the Nepalese chicken chow mein, which was very much a fusion dish, with distinct south Asian flavors. My younger daughter declared it her new favorite noodles. The momo were also different than more typical East Asian dumplings--heftier and spicier. They were delicious. The biggest surprise to me was the tandoori chicken. I generally feel lukewarm about this dish, but I couldn't get enough of Himalayan Kitchen's. I even saved the last tablespoon of sauce to add to my own cooking the next night, it was so full of flavor. The Montecito location is super convenient. Easy parking and centrally located. We got takeout, but the restaurant space is nice. I was looking through the Instagram page and not only saw some Yelp friends, but also some of our best local friends. So the word is already out--Himalayan Kitchen is San Rafael's new best restaurant! read more

Dropped in for a late lunch. The Butter Chicken lunch special was a nice size and tasty. I will say that my wife's order of Lamb Curry was even better. Prices are not unreasonable. The wide angle picture of the restaurant is representative. Service was good as we arrived after 1pm. Will come back for dinner sometime soon. read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Butter Chicken Lunch Special - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

You gotta love a spot sort of hidden in a strip mall, I always know it's gonna be good. The wait staff were so nice. There is a decent lunch special combo that my friend and I got, yummy, nourishing and well-balanced. Dressing of the salad was yum and the stewed potatoes curry was flavorful. The dumplings were a little forgettable though. Definitely will be back when in the area again! read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Lunch Special - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

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Excellent. Veg Korma and Veg Biryana full of tasty veggies cooked perfectly. Hubs had the Chicken-Ka-Bob, and is a huge fan. Generous servings, we ordered mild dishes and they were seasoned perfectly. Thanks! read more

Excellent high quality food with great vegan options. The space was clean and quiet while being a large space inside so it was a great place to have a meeting with someone. read more

Warm, delicious spices in the curry. Authentic dishes and fantastic and quick service.

Kind and gentle service. Food felt fresh. Will definitely return when we are in the area.

Food is incredible! They have a nice variety of options, and so far have tried the dumplings and the curries. Both were excellent and the flavors were top notch. One of the best restaurants in Marin, and really stands out as a unique option. read more

Great food at great prices. It's all about the food here. Try it out. Don't knock the strip mall location, just try the food. Really good vegetarian options! read more

I was at Himalayan Kitchen on the 3rd of February 2026. Was not my first time. I always have a good time when I'm there. The food is simply amazing and the person that waited my table is Abini. She is wonderful and courteous. I am there twice a month. I had the chow mein. Out of this world. read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Marin. The food is consistently delicious and reasonably priced. We have tried about every dish on the menu, and everything tastes freshly made. Our parents--who like many South Indian parents are tough critics of South Asian food--really enjoyed this place as well. The restaurant has a lot of vegetarian and vegan options too, which makes it a great place to take a group of people with mixed dietary preferences. We also have catered some small parties (30-40 people) from the restaurant. The food tastes just as good, and the team is flexible in terms of figuring out a menu that make sense for your party and budget. Like most good restaurants, it can get busy during peak lunch/dinner hours, but we have found going a little early can help avoid the rush. read more

Delicious Indian Food . This is located in the Montecito Plaza! It's located near kamikaze sushi spot ! We walk in greeted by a very nice gentleman. It's lunchtime but the restaurant is completely empty in a very busy shopping center! We ordered the Chicken Tandoori and Lamb Curry family style . Excellent taste and dishes ! With garlic naan and regular naan! Great customer service and perfect ambiance! read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California

This place is AMAZING. We had the momo platter (steamed of 3 varieties - paneer, veggie, chicken) and steamed broccoli with garlic. I asked about the garlic thinking I would get the name of the first good peeled and cut garlic brand I had encountered - they cut garlic daily from scratch!! No wonder it was so flavorful. So was everything flavorful and made from scratch. The chai was good as was the gajjar (carrot) halwa - very homemade, not too sweet, could have used a bit more cardamom. read more

Best Indian/Himalayan food I've had in this area. Their naan was hot and delicious. Curries spiced to taste and we had enough for plenty of leftovers. Very nice/attentive server. I'll definitely return to Himalayan Kitchen! read more

This restaurant absolutely deserves its high ratings. I got the Momo platter, lamb biryani, and butter chicken, which comes with rice/naan (huge plus to not have to spend extra $$). The portion sizes are perfect and it was an excellent takeout experience. Even though I was only in the restaurant for a few minutes, it was extremely pleasant inside and the service was very enjoyable and efficient. I will be back! read more

The food is excellent. The prices are reasonable. The service is friendly and relaxed. Highly recommended.

We have eaten here multiple times over the past few years and each time the quality of the food and service has been excellent.

This place is super clean very nice and very delicious lunch options and very good prices Very delicious very beautiful read more

Himalayan Kitchen - Chicken tikka lunch special skip rice get great - Indian Near Me - San Rafael $$, California