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    Himalayan Kitchen

    4.0 (458 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Neville S.

    Wanted a variety of options to try, so started with samosas before adding different types of chicken dishes and breads. I asked for the dishes to be 8 out of 10 for heat - and oh boy were they spicy! But the spice was enough to give the dishes some delicious taste. I sprinkled some mango chutney to add some sweetness. Bread was soft. Service was good - waiter always made sure my water glass was full. The interior decor represents some of the attractions of Nepal. All in all, I can't wait to go again to try some more spicy dishes.

    Debbie C.

    We had the garlic butter naan, lamb curry, saag paneer, & chana masala, & all were delicious. The place is clean, which is really important to me. I'd come here again.

    Chicken momos, lamb korma and garlic naan
    Diana H.

    Really good food that was exactly what I needed to warm my belly. It was a Wednesday and a quiet rainy night, and as I was the only person in the restaurant, the service was great! It was not the fanciest place in town by far, but it was clean and seemed to be kept well. I ordered the chicken momos, lamb korma, and garlic naan. The chicken momos were heavenly! Stuffed with a meaty and herbaceous filling and accompanied by a wonderful chili chutney. The kormas flavor was extraordinary; however, I should have asked for spicy, since being in Santa Barbara, I think they toned down the heat for the locals and with a bit more heat it would have been one of the best I have had! The garlic naan could have had more garlic and was slightly too toasted that it got crispy. My unsweetened masala chai also was very warming and smooth. I would definitely return when in the area.

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    Andrew V.

    Top notch! An amazing place! My wife and had lunch here and we loved it! Definitely coming back.

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    They will give you the cheapest quality paper plate, the cheapest and thinnest spoons ever one can imagine. And then they will fill the entire chicken vindaloo with potatoes. No wonder why they are falling these days.

    84. Shrimp Biryani and 3. Non-Vegetarian Special
    Tyler D.

    Food:10/10 for my order. Service: Friendly and welcoming! Ambiance: Super, it looks tiny, but it is great. It is a great place to taste the Himalayan food!

    Chicken momos were so good!!  Mo Mo
    Fiona N.

    Walked by this place and decided to give it a shot! It didn't disappoint any one of us. My son cannot handle spicy food, so this place was perfect for him as you can order your food with the level of spiciness from 1 to 10. We ordered mango lassi, lamb and chicken momos, and non vegetarian Thali, which came with a meat curry of your choice(chicken, lamb, or goat), naan, rice, daal, and paneer, and rice pudding at dessert. Everything was simply delicious. The naan was particularly memorable, as I've never had such yummy naan before. It came straight from the oven, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The price may seem like they r on the higher side, but the portions are just huge! They do have indoor and outdoor dining. All tables were spaced out 6 ft apart. The server was very helpful. If we ever visit again, we are coming back to this place!

    50. Chana Masala
    Penny J.

    Chana masala bus down for a real one. It tastes so buttery soft and good flavor and good rice yayy. The portion is good for a good filling one person meal. I really like the interior and the servers r nice and i would come again

    Chicken Tandoori
    Stephanie L.

    We came for the buffet but they'd stopped offering it due to the Covid19 pandemic. Understandably. I decided to instead order my favorites. Tandoori chicken, saag paneer and chicken tikka masala. My husband and I devoured everything. Truly some of the best saag paneer I've had and same with the tikka masala. This was our first time trying Himalayan Kitchen in SB in State Street. We couldn't find another Indian restaurant we'd previously fined at. I think they closed- so we were thrilled to discover this gem! Highly recommend. It was excellent!

    Chicken momos
    Glenn L.

    They were open on Thanksgiving day, which was a winner for us since we were staying in the general area. The service here was great and the food was as expected for Nepalese/Himalayan. Chicken momos were really good, although a tiny bit oily. We had the chicken tikka masala, the paneer, some naan and the mixed grill. The mixed grill was quite a dish - think of it as a Nepalese fajitas dish.

    59. Chicken Tikka Masala and 23. Garlic Naan
    Colleen R.

    Love love love! Found this gem on Yelp on a roadtrip from LA to the bay. My bestie and I were craving chicken tikka masala and Himalayan Kitchen was perf! Located in the heart of SB. Took about 5 minutes to get to the restaurant from the 101. Located on State St. in Santa Barbara, which can be pretty busy, so park on one of the smaller streets and take a little stroll to the restaurant. Came here on a Saturday around 3PM. We were greeted and seated as soon as we got there since it wasn't too busy. Ordered two orders of the chicken tikka masala since we like different amounts of spice. It comes with basmati rice and we got an order of garlic nan. We also ordered the cheese pakora which was a tad bit bland, but we were starving so we ate it lol! We both left feeling satisfied with happy tummys! Would definitely come back when Im back in SB!

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    Great food, fresh ingredients and solid service! We usually get a great table next to the window for people watching. Enjoy!

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    Never disappointed! Delicious food and an extensive menu. Service is always great. Kathmandu Sekuwa is a favorite!

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    Friendly staff.. good Indian food and they have a good selection of Indian beers.. been a few times and always constant.

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    Bibi Ji

    3.9(68 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    This was such an unexpected and beautiful experience. From the first bite, the food stood out --…read morethe chicken tikka and appetizers were incredibly fresh, balanced, and full of depth. Every dish felt intentional rather than routine. What truly elevated the evening was the service and care. As an Indian guest, it meant a lot to see the flavors handled with respect and thoughtfulness rather than approximation. The personalization throughout the experience made it feel warm, attentive, and genuinely considered. The bartender and drinks added another layer entirely thoughtful, well-balanced cocktails, excellent recommendations, and a clear pride in craft. Nothing felt generic or rushed; each drink felt as carefully curated as the food. The personal wine menu and guidance were equally impressive and added to the sense of refinement. An experience rooted in flavor, hospitality, and attention to detail. I left feeling delighted, relaxed, and truly well taken care of.

    This place was unexpectedly great! We were headed to another nearby restaurant and couldn't get in,…read moreand my husband said, "how about this place?" It doesn't look like your typical Indian restaurant. The food was fresh and flavorful and I love that they care about where it's sourced. We'll definitely be coming back! It's my new favorite Indian restaurant. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly, and our food came out quickly. The only nit-picky criticism is that I do wish it had a more intimate and darker atmosphere, especially for dinner. It felt a bit sterile and looked more like a lunch spot. But they had really cool dishware/cups/utensils! The owners have good taste.

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    Flavor of India - Dinner time!

    Flavor of India

    3.8(625 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Food Came here for…read morelunch and a few of us went for the lunch buffet and the other half went for the traditional menu. They walked us through the buffet and the menu for us with dietary restrictions. The menu was pretty big and they made sure to tell us when the buffet was getting close to closing so we would not lose out on the food. The rest of the table really appreciate the portion sizes and the flavors. Service Staff was so kind. We were a larger party and the two different ways we ordered did not make it easier. They turned the fan off for us and made sure we had what we needed. They even let us stay a bit past the end of their lunch period because we were enjoying our conversations. Ambiance A bright and airy place on the less touristy side of town.

    I really liked this restaurant. It's not one of those greasy spoon places where your food is…read moreswimming in oil, or the flavor is overpowered by salt or heat. These dishes are made high quality and the service is very accommodating. I was surprised how good the food tastes here given that we asked for some modifications due to my friend's food allergies. The portions were a bit on the smaller side and they messed up our order which made my friend sad. I ordered mild, my friend ordered medium, and everything came out mild. We shared the dishes we ordered so I loved it all but my friend not so much.

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