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Himalayan Kitchen

4.7 (419 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Chicken Momo Tray
Tiffany H.

We stumbled upon this place. Wanted a quick snack because it was late afternoon n we had dinner resie in a few hours. The dumplings are so good. We will definitely come back n try other things. Service was super nice n accommodating.

Spicy Chicken MoMo and Aloo Dum with rice
Anna M.

The food is AMAZING! So flavorful, well-spiced and balanced. The pizzas are a really cute and unique idea. The seating area is very small and service is slow so I would recommend take out. Honestly would make more sense as a counter service joint instead of a full service restaurant. Friendly staff, locally owned, great flavors. Absolutely worth a stop.

Lisa A.

This place is a local gem. The owner is incredibly nice and the food never disappoints. The space is cozy and has a neighborhood feel. If you go at peak dimmer time, there will probably be a wait, but we've never had to wait too long. The butter chicken, garlic naan, momos, and wings are our go-tos!

Basmati Rice
Ajay G.

The naan here is AMAZING! I just moved to the neighborhood and I'm so happy to have found this gem. It's a small and cozy spot. The family that runs it is very welcoming and kind. The recipes are so delicious and I can't wait to try the rest of the menu! The garlic cheese naan was some of the best naan I've ever had. They make it in a real tandoor which is how it is supposed to be made. The Punjabi wings were good. I think next time I'll try a different flavor because I prefer a spicier wing. The Chana masala was fantastic! The chickpeas were soft and the flavor was authentic. I highly recommend trying this place out if you're in the area!!

Aya R.

My order: Newari Samay Baji The Review: I just had to come back to give my review on the Newari set. The dish has a small taste of many different dishes all on one plate, plus a bit of rice and a bara lentil pancake. Every bite was full of flavor. This could serve one person and easily be shared with one person, accompanied by one other dish. Great place, highly recommend a try.

Chai Lemon Drop
Lauren S.

Once again forgot to photograph the food.... but it was all delicious! We were surprise by how great their pizza was! Fantastic crust. Not a ton of seating, but the owner is so hospitable and happy to call when something opens. Or we ordered pick up and had our dog and he set a table and chairs for us outside and brought us drinks and our dog water.

Goat Biryani
Michelle M.

A hidden gem in Somerville serving quality food. With less than 10 tables, this place was packed on a Friday night. It's cozy inside and they do have a small bar as well but I didn't see anyone sitting there. There were even people waiting outside for over half an hour just to be seated. Luckily we got there just in time and were able to snag a table without waiting. We started with mango lassi's to drink. They were refreshing but heavy, so I got water too. Since it was our first time, we decided to split a few appetizers. We started with the spicy chicken momos which were delicious, and also got the garlic cheese naan. The naan was so flavorful and fresh. I got the Chicken Makhani which was a butter chicken that came with rice. It had lots of flavor and was a good portion. My boyfriend got the Goat Biryani which he enjoyed a lot. We both got full quickly so had to take leftovers home but we weren't mad about this since the food was so delicious. They also served the food in take out containers so all we needed to do was ask for lids...smart on their end. Service was fast and we didn't wait long for the food. I will say that because there's limited tables, I felt like I was being rushed out towards the end, so they could seat another party. They kept coming over to ask if we needed anything. I understand this since it was busy, however it felt a little unpleasant. Nonetheless I still had a great experience overall and would come back. Side note, a lot of people were ordering the pizza which looked good so I'd like to try that next time.

Chicken Tikka Pizza - Small 12", BBQ Wings, French Fries
Tianna D.

I've been ordering takeout from Himalayan Kitchen for 5 years now. It's always nice to chat with Jay, the owner, he likes getting to know his customers which is a rarity with small restaurants these days. The staff is always friendly too. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The menu is authentic Nepalese dishes, but there's also an American /American Fusion section like pizzas, , wraps, wings, ribs. The restaurant was recently renovated in the past 2 years and is a great spot for date a night or small group and serves alcohol. Something I recently learned is that their meats are Kosher.

Garlic Naan
Christopher R.

The Chicken Tiki Masala was rich and savory. I loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and paired well with the sauce and garlic naan. I also ordered the chicken Pakora which was thin, crispy, and delicious. I would definitely order again. Everything tasted very authentic and I highly recommend this spot to who ever likes Himalayan food. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but what do you expect when food is being made to perfection. Please try this spot!! You wont be disappointed.

Nepali Thali
Stuart O.

Stopped by for a late lunch with our son who has just moved to Somerville. We were not disappointed. The menu is a mix of Indian and Himalayan (Nepali). We got a nice mix to try. Loved the flavors. The mo mo (dumplings) were the most meat packed dumplings we've ever had. The chatamari were so unique--a rice flour pancake bursting with spices and topped with an egg! We also shared the Nepali thali and the Newari Samay Baji. That gave us a taste of lots of Himalayan food. The chicken on the Thali dish was to die for. Topped it off with some fresh garlic naan. The husband of the chef was super friendly.

Deborah C.

A great spot to get a quick, filling meal. We ordered the chicken momos, peshwari naan, and chicken palak for two people, which was more than enough. The space isn't huge, but it's cozy. Service is friendly and quick. They changed the process so now it's just waiter service. I would definitely come back again and try more of the menu.

Garlic Naan
Jo L.

Samosa chaat was good Garlic naan was crispy and fluffy at the same time. Good amount of garlic Paneer tikka masala came out nice and hot. Enjoyed this for dinner and lunch the next day

Chilli, pork
Be N.

I've never eaten Himalayan food before and saw this on the map so decided to give it a try. Food: - We loved the food!Excused my incorrect spelling of the dishes, I'm actually going off my memory.. Chili, pork Chamatari, veggies, eggs & meat - bean soup came w/this, it was delicious especially eating it with the nann Choymi - beef Garlic naan Rice pudding Service: It was pretty good. The Co-Owner came and spoke to us as well. He said that his wife is one of the main cooks. - the other staff was nice but a bit quiet and shy. Atmosphere: it was a bit too small for us and no AC (I felt bad for my family... Luckily they didn't ask to leave...) - the staff asked another party of 2 to switch seats to give our party of 5 the largest table. It was very nice of all of them. Definitely recommend this place.

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I don't have any photos- I was too busy enjoying the meal at this place! Absolutely delicious- everything!! Service was super quick too!

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Nice staff! Good service, great prices. I will be back ! They have this menu very exotic

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I have not had Indian in over a year, so this was a real treat. I ordered the Tandoori chicken,…read more & my friend got butter chicken. Came w/ rice and we split one naan . I also got a $4 cup of Lipton tea. Everything was delicious ! Not overly salty , minimal spice. If I had to add one bad thing, the percentages on the tips, off the receipt was elevated. I always thought numbers were universal? Waitress super nice, I seriously cannot wait to go back . PS portion size was enough for two IMO.

My family and I visited a couple of months ago, and the food was so great that we couldn't wait to…read morereturn. Unfortunately, this recent experience was a total letdown. When we arrived, the man hosting took our order and immediately pointed out that gratuity was already included because "people often come, eat, and don't leave a tip." While we completely agree that servers deserve to be tipped for delivering exceptional service, being lectured about it before we even received our food felt incredibly unprofessional and unwelcoming. To make matters worse, the food did not live up to our last visit. We used to love when the meats were served in silver trays for family-style sharing. This time, my goat curry was served in a single bowl with a tiny portion--literally only 3 pieces of goat--making it impossible to even share a bite with my mom. To top it off, the curry completely lacked authenticity and just tasted like plain tomato sauce. We also ordered garlic naan, but it came out so well-done it felt like hard toast bread. To his credit, he did take the naan off the bill. Before realizing how bad the dine-in food would be, I had ordered a chicken tikka masala to go. When I got home and tried it, it had absolutely no flavor. I don't know what changed over the last couple of months, but the old menu and quality were a million times better. We left hungry and highly disappointed.

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Decent South Asian and Nepalese place with surprisingly a karaoke night!…read more The bara is a fried pancake of sorts, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The dipping sauce was good as well, possibly a mint-like flavor. The pork momos were really good too, with nice crimping on the skin and decent fillings inside. The chicken vindaloo was decent, though I might have liked more specificity to the flavoring of the vindaloo. The potatoes were nicely textured. The chicken bites were a bit large, they could have been chopped up a bit. The gorkhali khasi (a goat curry) was fairly decent with tender nice pieces. The flavoring was oversalted and again could have used a tad more definition. The bone-in aspect was appreciated as it held the flavor of the meat. The bhindi masala (okra) was fairly successful with a solid infusion of flavor into the okra. The dish was overall too oily though and some steps need to be taken to minimize the oil. All in all quite enjoyable!

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I normally come here for their lunch specials because they have really great deals with naan, rice…read moreand your choice of curry + protein. This time, I came during a really busy night and my order ticket didn't end up printing correctly. A couple of the dishes I got weren't what I ordered, so I notified the staff. They immediately addressed the mistake and told me they were going to remake the order. While this was happening, there were a number of people waiting for their food. One of the customers was particularly difficult, and kept pestering the staff taking orders to check on the status of her order. The restaurant did an amazing job of managing the other customers orders and remaking the dishes that I had originally ordered. Would definitely recommend coming here!

My first visit was poor. It took over 30 minutes to get an appetizer when the restaurant was empty…read more After a year, I constantly got their lunch special based on price and convenience. The wait never got better, but again, I couldn't beat it. This past weekend helped me realize why. We ordered 1 appetizer of samosa and 3 entrees to share. We got entirely wrong dishes, and appetizer was literally frozen cold. Right after we ordered, there were 4-5 people in line waiting for their take out. We waited another 20 minutes. They cannot handle the amount of orders, and it creates a horrible customer experience for most. They do their best, hence the 3 star. They served us our actual dishes, plus fresh appetizer. Still, they forgot my drink so I ended up just paying for it again. At this point, I have 5 entrees I didn't order, so why not support a small business by ordering again? I felt bad at first. But given their popularity, please do a little bit better. Your food is genuinely phenomenal, flavorful, and delicious, so serve your customers better.

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