We had dinner at Himalayan Restaurant and we enjoyed it a lot. It offered Indian Food and Nepalese food like momo, and they were very delicious. Disclaimer, I'm an East Asian and I didn't grow up eating Indian or Nepali food so take my comments with a grain of salt. Lamb curry My friend and I enjoyed it. I bit into some star anise in the dish, and I wished they gave the star anise more time to incorporate into the curry (sauteing longer and toasting it before), as the star anise flavor wasn't really there. I had to bite into the star anise with the sauce to learn about the flavor profile. Eggplant curry I wasn't a big fan of the dish, as it felt a little astringent and bitter at times. I wasn't sure what it was going for, and I wished it utilized more of that umami flavor from the eggplant to elevate the curry. The curry felt a little overpowering. Fish curry As a seafood lover, this was one of the most special curries I have had. The fish was delicate and soft, which was paired well with the sauce. I would get this again. Chicken Biryani We increased the spice for this dish. The portions were huge and we liked it as a base to the other curries and something to eat with the naan. It was not bad. Mutton Momo (Soup) As a mutton/lamb lover, the momos were flavorful and hearty. They were paired with a spicy tomato soup, which felt different but familiar. We loved it. Mutton Momo (Chillied) The momo was sauted and fried at the bottom. It was paired with some bell peppers. This is the kind of dish where you wouldn't be able to stop eating. Loved it. Garlic Naan Hot, thin, crispy. Even though we wished the garlic was more pungent, the texture was great. Gulab Jamun (Fried Ball Dessert) It was our favorite. The syrup was gingery and had a subtle hint of saffron, and it blended well with the fried balls. This hit home. Overall, the food was decent. We will definitely be back for the momo and to try the different curries and biryani. read more

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Honestly delish and you can tell ppl like it cause of the stream of delivery/ppl entering even on a Tuesday night. If there's one thing you try it's gotta be the momos read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Chili soup momos - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This restaurant really is one of the best Indian food places I've had in my life so far. It's amazing that it is tucked away in this semi-hidden, half-urban college campus of Columbia! The service is quick, quick and nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is always clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Kiran is in charge and generous w/ students with a 10% discount (ID needed)! They made my picky sister change your mind about Indian food and love it! Love the tikka massala, lassi, and new mo-mos for me! I have to try more dishes but great so far! Naan ! read more

I ordered through Postmates for dinner while I was saying in Chicago for a work trip. Their food is amazing!

Himilayan Restaurant was very convenient to where I was staying. Besides being convenient, I and other friends who dined there said it was never difficult to be seated, and all enjoyed their meals. While I did not come there for lunch, I understand it may have a buffet, though the selections will be more Indian than Himilayan. We of course had a large a variety of momo's as we could, all steamed and with the a dipping sauce. We ordered a variety of chicken, lamb, and vegetarian dishes, all of which were delicious. Their palak paneer is not as green, so obviously less spinach, perhaps a Himilayan take? The garlic naan was some of the best I've ever had, thin and crispy and perfectly seasoned. Service is very friendly, everything came out quickly. This became a destination for many of my friends in town with me. read more

Some of the best Nepali/Indian food we've had! As a group of 5, we split the Family Meal Deal and added an extra bread basket. The onion naan was a surprise hit, we were delighted to learn we love it since we usually order garlic! We also ordered some Steamed Chicken Momos which were cooked perfectly and super juicy inside! We all had different favorites and none of the items went unnoticed. Even the sauces for the Cocktail Samosas and for the momos were flavorful! The staff were attentive, quick, and helpful. We were seated immediately, ordered within minutes, and were able to split our bill equally 5 ways with ease! Would recommend again for fast, casual dinner with no reservation needed. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Steamed MoMo - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Chicago, IL - My boss is a vegetarian so needed to find a great place close to our conference for a good meal. This un-fancy restaurant fit the bill perfectly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by the scent of delicious food and our very kind and efficient waitress.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She immediately brought a flask of cold water and the menus. So many great choices! I went with the palak paneer. It came out hot and fresh and with a mild spice perfect for my non-spicy loving taste buds. Note that you can request your level of spicy-ness. The rice was also fresh and steamy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We noted the restaurant was quite busy so we were glad to get a comfortable table with a bench near the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely return when in the area. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Palak Paneer with rice - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I must say I am an Indian food junkie and there is almost no Indian food that I don't like. That being said... I finally found a place that was actually able to not do it right. At all. The only saving grace of this place was the friendly people at the register. It was $18 for a small container of chicken tikka masala which was entirely tasteless and contained the amount of meat of a medium sized chicken breast at best. The veggie korma kind of tastes like broccoli cheddar soup. There are a few good/great Indian restaurants within walking distance in this area that far surpass the food from this place that have tastier food, comparable prices and larger portion sizes. read more

Portions were big enough for leftovers and everything was so tasty! Had mild & medium both you could tell the difference, I bet the 2 hotter ones would be great for spice lovers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chill spot with music, quick nice service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Easy to split the check! read more

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This restaurant was located just a few blocks from our hotel in Chicago's South Loop. It's a family style place that serves Indian and Nepalese food. Upon entering, we saw many Indians customers eating. Always a good sign. This place is very casual. We had the chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloon, Chana masala, and the bread basket. It comes with rice. Everything was amazingly delicious. Be careful about the spice level, as this place is authentic. Level 1 is very very spicy. They adjust the level of spiciness to your personal preference. Overall, I highly recommend this place when you're in Downtown Chicago. Nothing fancy, just great authentic home style cooking. read more

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We had the Non-Vegetarian Meal For Two , Served with Half Tandori Chicken, Two Entrees, One Rice, and One Butter Naan we chose the tiki masala and chicken Makani. We both loved the food. My husband said it his new favorite restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is it much but it did appear to be clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The server was wonderful. I didn't catch your name. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Chicken Makani and chicken tiki Masala - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered for the first time, got mutton momo and vegetable pakora. Both are fantastic. I will definitely go back to get the same things and will not hesitate to try others on the menu as well. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What started a routine Uber Eats pickup from work soon turned... FOR THE BEST. As a white boy (with a lil habanero), it's procedure tht I went for the slightly spicy Tikki Marsala. "Is even that too spicy?" I wondered. The fellas in there were chill as f**k which was tight. When I tell you this spicy tikki marsala tasted like it was cooked by the blessed Vishnu himself, flown on the wings of a Bengal tiger, and delivered right here to the South Loop, I f**king mean it. Just what I needed after a long day of interning!!! Great stuff. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - My reaction to tasting the spicy tikki masala - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Found this place to be a great value! I saw it was rated as one of the best places close to the auditorium theatre for dinner. My only regret is that my stomach wasn't bigger. Portions are huge. Highly recommend the chicken Tikka and Naan. Next time I'll go back with a bigger group so we can try more things. My husband appreciated the spiciness of the vindaloo. No reservations needed and is byob. Great for a pre-theatre bite. The staff is great and the food is delicious! read more

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It's a block off Michigan ave. It's not a chain so it's gets my vote in spite of being in between Harold's Fried Chicken and Lao Szechuan. Our server AC welcoming smile is what drew us in. The menu looks suspiciously Indian. In retrospect a good portion of the Himalayan MT is in India. Our one dish with our side of Nan was more than enough for my wife and I. We got the Himalayan mixed grill of shrimps, 2 kinds of chicken, 2 kinds of sausage in a bed of onions served in a sizzling plate that tantalizes your sense of smell, sight and sound. None of them tasted the same and all were really tasty. Some chicken was a touch dry - I'm nitpicking. read more

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I was in the area, and I've been meaning to check out Himalayan Restaurant. Looking online, I saw they had a lunch special including two entrees, dessert, rice, and naan. When I entered, the restaurant was very clean and about a third full- it's a small storefront with cute art on the walls. I sat down and was immediately helped, with a lunch special menu placed on my table. I noticed that at the restaurant, rather than a dessert, the lunch special was served with samosas- which I didn't mind. The server brought the entire pitcher of water to my table, which was nice, and my food quickly arrived; chana masala and chicken tikka masala. It was served on a cute metal platter. To start with the good- the rice was delicious, hot, and fresh, the naan was also very fresh and flavorful, and the samosas were flakey and nicely spiced. The chana masala was also very flavorful, and nothing was too spicy- I'm certain one could ask for some spice, I have a low tolerance and didn't mind. Unfortunately, while it was tender, the chicken tikka masala had an odd, greasy flavor, and only three chunks of chicken. I didn't love it- and in the future, I'd try a different chicken dish or order veggie. For 12.99, I wish they had a larger selection of meat dishes for the lunch special, as I would've loved a lamb or fish curry. While the naan was tasty, it had a cheap butter flavor which gave it an off putting smell and taste. Ultimately, this was a clean restaurant with a decently priced lunch special, and the vegetarian options were delicious. The service was quick and efficient, and I'd absolutely recommend it if you're in the loop. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Himalayan Restaurant Lunch Special - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I live in the area and decided to try out this nepalese restaurant because i was craving momos! Spoiler alert- I was not disappointed! I ordered the Chilli momos from here and they were exquisite to say the least! Perfectly spiced and cooked. I walked in here and placed an order to go and was told it would take 20 mins to prepare my order but the service was much faster (probably took 10 mins). There's plenty of seating inside so one can most definitely enjoy their meal at the restaurant as well. Overall, I'm so glad I decided to walk into this establishment because now I have a permanent momo place! read more

Five words: come here for Indian food. Seriously, you won't regret it, especially if you're already in the south loop or nearby the loop. That's exactly the reason we stopped by one Saturday afternoon after visiting the Chicago Art Institute. It was just a short walk from the museum and the reviews were promising. We were able to be seated right away (no-frills but clean) and there were a number of classic options plus more authentic options on the menu. We ordered the samosas, chicken makhani, and chili shrimp plus two mango lassi. My friend has a severe tree nut allergy and we realized the chicken makhani may have nuts and when we checked with the server he kindly told us not to worry and pointed us to options without tree nuts. We replaced the chicken makhani with chicken chili masala, which reinforces that there are truly many dishes to accommodate all diets and allergies at Himalayan. All of our food came in large portions and was shareable - these three dishes were even a little too much food for us, but all of the food was delicious and reasonably priced! We will certainly be back! read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered chicken tikka masala for delivery. The sauce looked promising but was surprisingly bland, just didn't have that bold, layered flavor you hope for. The chicken was okay, not the worst, but a little dry inside and not especially tender. Overall, it was edible but underwhelming. With so many options nearby, I don't think I'd order from here again. read more

I love to get takeout from this place. If you like spicy food, this place is for you.

We stopped in for lunch recently, as we'd both had the restaurant bookmarked for quite awhile. Well worth the visit, and a new place on the regular lunch rotation. The staff was friendly, polite and helpful, and the place, while humble, is clean and agreeably comfortable. We decided to share some momos, as we both really like them, so ordered the chicken chili. They arrived quickly to the table and were delicious; smaller than others I've had at other restaurants, but packed with filling and delightfully spicy, with bell peppers and onions tossed in the tangy sauce. Those were filling enough that we chose to share an entree, and opted for the vegetable jalfrezi. This dish was very tasty, with a noticeable heat level (they do ask, so it's up to you), and a mix of fresh and good quality frozen vegetables. Overall, very good North Indian/Nepalese food in an inviting space. I'll return for more. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Chicken Chili Momos - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We ordered this place again for dinner last night and it was amazing. The curry vegetables are officially now my favorite!!!! read more

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Food was gas Service was good it did not disappoint at all would definitely recommend and come back to this restaurant read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Himalayan Mixed Tandoori gill - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my daughter's go to for Indian when she's at school in the south loop and she suggested we have it for lunch one day. I'm so glad she did. We had the chicken tikka masala with basmati rice and garlic naan. It was excellent. We ordered medium and the spice level was perfect. I look forward to returning and trying other dishes. read more

One of my favorite places to eat Indian food. The dishes are consistently amazing and make for the perfect comfort meal

I went to pick up my food around 7:30 pm yesterday.My food was ready when I got there and I kindly asked the lady on the counter if I can use the restroom before I leave . She rejected my request and told me that the restroom is for a dine in only lol . I tried to explain that I am a customer too since I ordered food for to go . I asked her if I can speak to the manager. She got super mad and turned her back on me and waved with the back of her hand and told me to get the f from the restaurant after I spent around $60 on food for to go . I asked for her name and tried to take a picture of her but she started hiding. I am never going back to this place again. I've been living in the city for 15 years and I never had such a bad experience! read more

** Uber eats ** We have some go to favorites that we always try at every new Indian place. This spot did not disappoint! Our picks: Lamb vindaloo Chicken tikka masala Samosas Naan Lots of rice. So tasty. Everything was packaged with care and delivered hot and ready to eat. I can't wait to eat this again soon. read more

We ordered takeout from this place and we're thoroughly impressed. Everything from the packaging to the taste was excellent. We ordered the samosa as an appetizer and they were crispy on the outside and the inside filling was super tasty and spiced well. The paneer tikka masala was the best I've had in a long time and spiced perfectly. My husband had the chicken makhani and loved it. The dal makhani was fine but paled in comparison to the other dishes. We were satisfied with our order and have leftovers to finish! read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was a very pleasant surprise! The momo was SO yummy and highly recommend getting it in the chili. The eggplant curry dish was also full of flavor and went great with some white rice & naan. Great place if you want yummy food quickly & at a great price. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Chilli MoMo with paneer - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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When I was living in the suburbs, I used to always love this restaurant to order pickup or delivery from (Niles location). After moving to the city, I was pleasantly surprised to see the familiar name pop up on my apps. According to their website, it looks like it's the same family of restaurants. My go-to dish is ALWAYS curry chicken with garlic naan. I like how they have a Meal For One option with the curry chicken, 10oz of rice, and one large naan. The portion size is perfect for a really good meal (and leftovers if you can't finish your food like me), and you won't have too much or too little of the rice and naan to go with it! The chicken curry is ridiculously tender and juicy, and the naan is always fresh and fluffy. For someone who loves spice, but can't really handle it, I always order at LEAST medium. I feel like lots of the flavor comes from the spice, so getting it mild doesn't do the curry any justice. Forever one of my favorite places whenever I'm craving Indian food and don't want to leave my apartment! read more

Nice job all around! We were always big fans of their Niles location, this one is great too, I wish it served alcohol though - one star off. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - a plate of food on a table - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Would give this a 3.5 rating if I could. Chana Masala - 4/5. Mild is a good spice level. Tasty gravy. Mutter Paneer - 2/5. Overly creamy at mild. Drowns out the pea and paneer flavor. Garlic Naan - 3/5. Fine but on the overly fluffy sides. Roti - 3/5. Overly packed down, good taste. read more

Got take out from this restaurant and absolutely loved it! The naan was huge and delicious, the samosas were great, and the vegetable momo soup was just amazing. The mango lassi was perfect, too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We didn't dine in but the atmosphere seemed nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the people working were quick and helpful. read more

The veggie combo is more than enough for 2, with lots of leftovers, wish they would allow for substitutions.

Ordered through Ubereats for lunch and although this isn't my usual Indian spot, it was pretty good for sure. I ordered chicken tikka masala, veggie samosas, raita, and naan. The spice level was intense, but I love spicy so I enjoyed it. It could've been more sauce to go with the rice (looks like a lot but it wasn't very creamy), but that's okay. Everything else was pretty spot on, better than I expected. read more

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What is Himalayan cuisine? It could be northern Indian, Nepal or Tibetan cuisine. This restaurant is Indian. The restaurant interior is modern and organized. The menu covers all the expected northern dishes such as tandoori, vindaloos, tikka masala with chicken, lamb or vegetarian. It also has a good selection of appetizers and naans. It is byob (there is a good liquor store about 100 feet south). The portions are the right size, and the service is friendly. For two people with one appetizer and two main dishes is $50 before gratuity. It is one of the few good restaurants that is close to the Auditorium Theater. read more

In Chicago for the APS March Meeting, and the Himalayan Restaurant is in close proximity to our hotel. So, we headed over there before going to the Institute of Art. The staff over here is welcoming, and provides a warm service. As for the food, we were pretty satisfied. The butter chicken was nothing extraordinary -- we have had much better. It could have been creamier or even sweeter. However, the other dish, the tandoori chicken, was fantastic. We ordered a spicy version of the dish and it was loaded with spices. Somehow, it didn't feel dry, and the spices all blended and worked well nicely to make a delicious dish! The mango Lassi over here is bottled and is likely to be thicker than you'd expect. read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out for quite some time, especially since I love Indian food. When I walked in the spot, it smelled amazing. Even before I ordered my food I knew I was in for a treat. My waitress was, for the most part friendly, although she seemed a little shy and her accent was very strong and a bit tricky to figure out, so it was something I had to mentally navigate through. As for the food, I ordered chicken tikka masala with the side of naan bread and Jasmine rice, along with a mango Lassi to wash it down. The main entree was amazing--very freshly cooked, thick chunks of chicken, and the sauce was made perfectly. It was warm but not too spicy. The naan bread could have been better because it was slightly scorched but at least it was still edible. Last but not least, the lassi drink tasted very similar to a fruit flavored Dannon yogurt. I absolutely enjoyed it; it would feel like a complementary to any spicy food in order to neutralize any heat. Overall I enjoyed my dish so much, I decided to tip the waitresses four bucks as a result for their great service. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Chicken tikka masala with naan bread and mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Eh, we ordered 2 lamb dishes, shrimp vindaloo, chicken masala, samosas. All as med-spicy, although there was no heat -- at all! and the grease level was well high. This was for delivery so maybe something lost in translation. I'm going to stick to my spot in wicker that is much better in quality and heat. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered takeout and got samosas, 3 entrees, and sides of rice and naan. The chicken makhani was wonderful--I might say it's the best I've ever had. The chicken was so tender, and the spices were super fragrant. The paneer was good, too, a nice level of creaminess. I wasn't the biggest fan of the lentil dish, but that may just be personal preference. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois