Loveeee the naaaaan! Like to the extreme if the extra emphasis wasn't enough indication. If you like to indulge like me and eat more than one round of naan or any item for that matter, come any day during lunch! It's a great deal at under $14. They typically have chicken tikka, samosas, vindaloo, paneer and many other commonly found dishes with few that change in their rotation. If you already love Indian food then you already know this is the best way to go. If you're new to Indian food this is definitely the way to go to try a bunch of Indian classics. Service has always been pretty good, never had any terrible days with them. It can be busy during lunch so be aware you may need to flag people down once in a while. Also, the naan is made fresh so ask for refills right before running out as it does at a few extra minutes to come out. read more

Great little hideaway for authentic Indian cuisine. Good attentive service and good size lunch portions reasonably priced.

We had a very tasty lunch buffet here! Around $18 including tax on weekends. I knocked off a star because the tandoori chicken was bone dry. However, we loved the chili chicken momos and they had shrimp curry! The dessert offered the gulab jamun and the cheese version of the balls, as well as the delicious rice pudding. I did see a small child sneeze and cough into several of the dishes, which I avidly avoided. The kid's mom didn't even bat an eye. The service was nice and the naan was piping hot. Great options. read more

First Time ever trying Indian food. I must say, very very very good. Good Taste! Fresh!. The prices were good, and portion was Great! We tried the chicken meal, white rice. The bread was fresh and amazing. We tried the beef too, so good. They chicken comes in a middle easter red sauce. Very good! read more

I found this place after some college friends recommended it. I can really only speak for their veggie samosas and fish curry. Two of my favorite Indian dishes done very well here. The Taj Mahal is ginormous -so split it with someone ! The service is great even when it's crowed-they are always very attentive and polite. I am Indian and love spicy food -the "spicy" is HOT so I can't image what the "extra spicy" is like ! read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Niles, Illinois

I've never gone to an Indian restaurant but with our daughters encouragement we decided to step out and try something new. The restaurant was located in a strip mall and I would have probably never made it into the front door but once again my daughter encouraged us in. Once inside I was immediately encouraged by the clean casual chic interior. It was nicely decorated with lovely pictures on the wall. Our waiter was very informative on the food selections. We had a lot of fun reading over the menu and with some guidance we chose the chicken Momo, the chicken tiki masala, the shrimp curry, and the Himalayan grill. The food was delicious!!! The favors were rich and each dish was so colorful and beautifully presented. We ordered way to much but enjoy the leftovers today!! We will back!! read more

This restaurant is open Year long. Halal food all the time good for your soul every time. The food is delicious and tasty. No regrets to eat from this place. read more

The best Indian food I've ever had, the chicken tikka masala and chicken makhani (Indian butter chicken) are unmatched. Been coming here for years and nothing beats the taste and quality. Must try! read more

Came here on Saturday afternoon and tried out their lunch buffet. Everything was absolutely delicious. There wasn't a huge selection to choose from. However I was quite pleased with the vegetarian selection, there were about 5 different vegetarian items to choose from. I picked four out of the five which were Aloo Gobi, Palak Paneer, Gobi Manchuran, and Kadhai Mushroom. I can't begin to tell you how amazingly good everything was. Despite being a buffet the food tasted fresh and it was hot, not lukewarm like other restaurants. Every table receives a basket of naan to go with the meal. The service was ok, but we really didn't require much because we didn't order drinks or anything. The price was very reasonable for the quality of food. I will definitely be returning! read more

Himalayan Restaurant - My selection from the buffet - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Made a mistake of putting the order in a different location but since it's only 20 minutes away and it was my fault, we kept the order. We ordered Lamb Curry and Lamb Korma. Since we already tied the Lamb Vindaloo and Lamb Madras, I curious if the other lamb dishes were different from the other two. They both tasted the same like the other two. I guess the only difference is the spice/hotness. I might try something else but not their lamb dishes. read more

My husband and I have been wanting to go here for a very long time. Once we started going, it became one of our go to restaurants. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly. Ambience is very nice. read more

Came here for the weekday lunch buffet, and was not disappointed! To be honest, I don't know too much about Indian food and I don't remember what anything was called... but it was so good, I'm salivating just thinking about the food. The naan was fresh and hot when it was brought to our table, and as another reviewer mentioned, it's the best naan I've ever had. Oh my goodness. Only giving it 4 stars because the service is just okay. Sometimes they're attentive, but it can be hard to get their attention other times. Will definitely be returning! read more

It pains me to write this review because i grew up eating here with amazing memories. Food was always fresh, delicious and authentic! But yesterday we ordered and i dont know what happened... new owners maybe?! The food is absolutely not the same! Rice was dry, bland, old. naan didnt look or taste like naan. Curries were tasteless and full of old wilted vegetables, weird oddly thickened sauces. the whole thing was really quite sad. i really hope they go back to the food they used to have. This was not even something u can call indian food. read more

Everything I've had there is good. I especially like the lunch buffet because they always have one veggie dish that isn't from their regular menu and its always really good. read more

My husband and I were running errands near the golf mill mall area and we happened to find this little gem. This restaurant is located in the strip mall on Milwaukee and Golf next to Five Below. We called first to confirm that they had outdoor seating. Today was the first day the restaurant started outdoor seating and we would be the first ones to eat outside. Well this restaurant did not disappoint! We ordered our food via the telephone and everything was made to order. They brought out bottled water for us, we were also given plastic utensils, plates, and cups. This made us comfortable due to our current environment. We ordered veggie samosas and onion bhaji as appetizers. Delicious! The samosas outer pastry was fresh and light. The inside flavorful. The onion bhaji were freshly made, crispy and amazing! The entrees we ordered Tadka daal, vegetable biryani, and aloo gobi. Don't judge lol we wanted to try a little of everything. The vegetable biryani was delicious, the flavors were like an explosion in your mouth. Tadka daal was rich and buttery and Aloo gobi was also flavorful and well cooked. The garlic naan was to die for! Light and buttery. This restaurant is very humble from the outside, but you can taste that someone cares about what plates they put out and they make it with time and care! Definitely will put this spot on my rotation of places to eat! read more

Gotta love this place. Always in a search for a good indian restaurant that can make authentic and fresh food. Himalayan has always been consistent with their quality, and service. I have been doing take outs lately due to covid. Even tho I live in Schaumburg area, I drive all the way to Niles just for the good quality food. My favorites are chili chicken, kadhai paneer, yellow dal, palak paneer. read more

Food is great but prices are now outrageous!! The same meal I ordered for my family several months ago for around $60, now costs $95! Sorry, doesn't matter how good the food is, at that price Himalayan has lost a customer. read more

We ordered take out during covid19 and I have to say the staff was very professional. However let's get to the best part, the food was AMAZING!! Wow, so tasty!! Will definitely order again and highly recommend! read more

We frequently dine here, the food is usually authentic and great tasting. This evening I brought my dessert home to eat later. It was sour, and without any sweetness, completely inedible. Was it old ? ......Heh guys, this is not INDIA, we have quality control, shape up!! read more

The food here was so good! Everything tasted delicious and was reasonably priced. The medium spice is really medium spice which is good, I was worried that it would be almost mild. The dessert was also great. Would love to come back again and try something different. read more

I love the food and the pickup time is so fast. The delivery takes a bit longer, it feels longer especially when you're hungry, but very good food. read more

Do Not waste your time here . Buffet tasteless, Price insulting, service questionable. Got up to get my own water. Went with Co Worders for Dewalii, I'll not go again if this is the destination. OK So its like 7 hours later And I peeked at my to go order from this catastrophe and I ordered a Lamb Naan and a spicy naan ....just to give them a fair shot because I know buffet entries are not a descent portrait of your off the menu entries..... and they Screwed me on the Lamb ( keema) naan and only gave me a half of it . OK so maybe someone at work stole half of my keema naan but I doubt it.. Sadly their naan was 'initially' impressive so I'm torn on whither they suck horribly (per all of my visits to their buffet) or if the promising Naan (sans the missing half) rates them as a fair base for trying again. Well as I byte down into their Keema provided as my to go fair with absolutely NO chutney offerings I notice its not Tandoori baked but from some plain oven , and I'm not missing anything here in quality just in the fact that they may have blatantly robbed me of the other half of my Keema naan. Addendum conclusion avoid these goofs like the plague its just overall insulting. And thanks for robbing me of half of a Lamb Naan. We brought like 30 people to your restaurant and you decided it would be OK to charge me for a Keema naan and just loose half of it .... My apologies if some idiot at my job stole it but again I doubt it... read more

We've been coming here for more than 10 yrs & we have never been let down. We have done carry out. In addition to sit down dinners & buffets. Love it all. I suggest trying their buffet first so you can sample a variety of their foods so can have a general idea of what you'd want to try for a sit down or carry out meal. The food isn't as spicy for their buffet as it is when order for sit down/carry out. Even then the spiciness is perfect. My husband is American born Hydrabadi and likes to ask for extra spice (the kinda spice that makes my nose drip). read more

I've had all the different kinds of momos, vindaloos, biryanis, curries, etc. and it is sooooo tasty. Just last night I ordered a half-tray of chicken biryani and two orders of firecracker wings: they did not skimp on the meat (boneless breast and thigh meat) and so much left over. Wings were tasty but expensive - the pandemic's effect on the supply chain - not the restaurant's fault and worth every penny. Ordered medium spice level. They can take it some levels up if you so choose. Overall, just go and enjoy. read more

The best Indian food around this area! My family and I have been ordering from this place for years and we love how fresh and tasty everything is here. The naan comes in so many different flavors and is mouth-watering! The veg and non-veg dishes all taste wonderful. I love the momos and the dipping sauce that they come with! Not a big fan of their appetizers, lassi, or malai kofta but overall this place hits the spot. read more

Poor Quality customer service. I regularly order "to go" from this place. They used to have good taste and good customer service in beginning phase. Lately their naan are doesn't taste right. I dont know if pre made or frozen but if you keep a side for 5 or more min. they wont even torn apart. You have too chew too hard and you wont be bale to chew you have to suck. I had very bad experience today. I ordered veg.biriyani. they have good size portion but they give very little half portion of 4oz container so I asked lady to to give some extra raita. She gave extra contrainer that was also half filled. I asked for more because qty was not sufficient. Lady denied and ask to pay extra and showed me door by taking next customer. Common management you guys know how much will it cost to get a container of curd probably $3 for 500g. You can make 300 of 4oz. Container of raita. It's a matter of customer service and respect. Never going again or order again. Looking forward to see more restaurant next to Patel Brothers. read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Half filled 2 4oz of raita - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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Love their family meals. My husband and I have been getting it on the weekends. It's delicious, a great value, and we generally eat it over two days! read more

This is a really delicious Indian restaurant serving amazing food. Staff is courteous and efficient. Nice atmosphere. Food was so flavorful. We will be back! read more

I've been here on a handful of occasions. It is a go-to for me and my friends. The vegetarian and non-vegetarian value meals are excellent. They include a ton of food. The last time I visited, I shared the vegetarian meal for two and chose the paneer tikka masala and mutter paneer. It came with rice, naan, tandoori vegetables, and gulab jamun. Everything was delicious! We had leftovers. I highly recommend this value meal. Our total came out to about $40 total. My favorites here are the paneer tikka masala and the farsi bhaji. The steaming plates of chicken tandoor smell and look delicious but I haven't tried it yet! Something to look forward to. They also have a lunch buffet. The waitresses and hostess are friendly. There is a 10% off dinner coupon on their website which is good through December. read more

Mount Everest 29,035 feet... and counting Also the peak point on the Himalayan Mountain Range In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first known men to successfully ascend and descend Everest's summit point. Not ... Quite. ... I ... Just T Couldn't U Do B It. Stars And Glorious Here's 5 Why From ... Away Hair A Just There. Almost Close. Very So Oh So So Close. Very. So. In 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine may or may not have been the first men to actually ascend to Mount Everest's summit point. Sadly, their speculated decent was not a successful one as Irvine's remains were never found and Mallory's body was discovered just a few hundred meters from the summit nearly 75 years later. My point is: You can be the first, fastest, and best at reaching the climax, but if you can't follow through to completion, well- it just don't matter, yo. I'm left feeling kinda the same way with Himalayan Restaurant. They *should* be five stars. That food certainly deserves 5 big fat stars, the ethnic indie atmosphere deserves a solid and strong 5 stars, and if if those criterion were all I based reviews on, by all means, they earned the perfect rating. Everything from the Masala Chai and Mango Lassi to drink, to the vegetable lentil soup and giant samosas (they make the only samosas I've ever liked) for appys, to the Dal Mahkani and the perfect moderately spiced Palak Paneer entrees (with a side order of naan and rice to properly enjoy) was outstanding. I'm talkin' phenomenal. Like I've been dreaming of going back for the past four days. The problem here, unfortunately, was that the service was a bit of a bungle. They weren't busy, or at least not terribly crowded, and though things started off well, they swiftly trickled off downward. Things like the same person never came back to our table after the drinks were brought- who was our server? It seemed like it was everyone and no one at the same time. No one stopped by to see how things were. And it wouldn't even have been a noticeable inconvenience except that one of the servers got us all excited for this hot sauce he said he'd bring out with our food, but then never did. He never even came back... and though we tried to get someone's attention more than a few times, I wouldn't *exactly* say we were ignored, but I'd defo feel comfortable saying that we were pretty much avoided by every server in the place. I just can't give 5 stars when it was apparent that service stopped once the food was dropped off. All things considered, it wasn't that big of a deal, but coming straight off what was probably some of the best service I've ever received earlier in the week, I just can't make an exception and let this one pass through. However, I'll be back to give HR a second chance at reaching the summit and bringing that fifth star back on home. read more

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My review is for the weekend lunch buffet for $10.99 and this includes unlimited baskets of freshly made Naan, drinks not included. Himalayan is the first Nepalese/Himalayan/Indian restaurant that I've tried. The restaurant is fairly big with a lot of tables and booths, nice, and well-kept. The staff are on point and polite although I've observed that they do not smile. They answered my ignorant questions but not a single smile..and I've noticed this when they were interacting with other customers as well. It didn't bother me, as long as they provide good service, it's just an observation. So I wanted to try a little bit of everything and I could only do this with the buffet. Customers can also order from the a la carte menu if they prefer this over the buffet. They have a nice variety of vegetarian dishes and they were all good. I liked the dish with cauliflowers because the spiciness level is perfect. On the other side of the buffet were the meat dishes. There were a couple of chicken dishes which were the Chicken Makhani and the Chicken Masala. I tried a little bit of the Makhani and the sauce was creamy and sweet. I think this is a popular dish because everytime they bring out a fresh tray, I never made it just in time to actually get chicken pieces. When it was all gone, they changed the dish to Chicken Tika. This dish has basically the same sauce, creamy and sweet. The Naan blends perfectly with the sauces of both Chicken Makhani and Chicken Tika. I also tried the goat dish and I like the sauce a lot because it was spicy and flavorful although the goat meat itself was not as tender. My personal favorite thing that I've tried is the Vegetable Beriyani. It was delicious even without the meat flavors I've had on my plate. For dessert, the Kheer (rice pudding) was perfect! Overall, it was a fairly good experience for me in trying these new and different Himalayan/nepalese/Indian dishes... and Himalaya was a good place for me to start. read more

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We love them so much !! Helped us discover Nepalese food, and everything is delicious - spicy but delicious. For me, my favorite are the momo dumplings. I order those by the kilograms honestly.... ;) read more

This place is truly a hidden gem. It is one of my favorite places when craving Indian food. The lunch buffet is to die for - it's a great way to sample new dishes to get a sense of what you like. I find myself craving several of their buffet options, although I can't say I'll ever remember what they're called. To be completely honest, however, I don't think I've tried anything I didn't like. Himalayan offers an authentic touch that is not found in many Indian/Nepali restaurant. You can truly taste the difference. Always important to me is service and cleanliness. The service is superb from the wait staff to the management - the owners are often on location and are very kind. The environment is relaxed, friendly, and definitely clean. Give the lunch buffet a try - they offer a wide variety of dishes. You won't regret it, but I must warn you: it's addicting. read more

Ordered Panner Chilli dry (appetizer). Asked them to make it with less oil. Received the order, it was full of oil and had 5 measly small pieces of Paneer - all this for $7.95. Very disappointed with the food, terrible waste of money read more

Himalayan Restaurant - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Came here for the lunch buffet on a Sunday. I want to give the experience a higher rating because I love Indian food and I love buffets - where different things can be sampled instead of just ordering one or two things. Me + Himalayan should have been a match made in heaven but sadly, it was not. The numerous complaints of service that are scattered throughout these 160+ reviews are not kidding. Would it hurt anyone that works here to smile at least once? Every single employee had a sour puss on. No warmth at all. And while glasses were refilled a few times without needing to flag anyone down, and plates were eventually taken away, I really got the feeling that Himalayan hates their customers. Two people that came in after us wanted to switch tables and were given an attitude about it for no reason at all. They hadn't ordered, they hadn't unwrapped their silverware, it was ridiculous and un-called for. Last on the service is how I felt the check was rushed. We came in promptly at noon and didn't linger so to give us the check before we even started on dessert just sorta clinches the whole "hates their customers" feeling I tried to shake for the whole meal. On to the food... No surprises and all around consistent. Everything was pretty good, except for the goat dish - it was the first thing I reached for and most looking forward to. All bone, some fat, but most definitely no meat. Blah. I really enjoyed the Dal Makani and the paneer dish (I think it was the Mutter) though. I normally love gulab jamun, but found theirs to be overly-sweet and the syrup had an artificial aftertaste. The kheer, however, was perfect. I'm on the fence as to whether or not I'd return. On one hand, the food was definitely worth the $10.95 buffet price. On the other, since they clearly act like they don't need my money (but rushed me to get it), I might just spend it somewhere else when the craving strikes again. read more

In honor of Indian Independence Day, I won tickets on Yelp for a fabulous prix fixe meal for two at Himalayan. Since we've been pinching pennies so hard they turn to dust lately, I was very much looking forward to this casual date night. Everything we had was delicious. The Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani) was my favorite. The prix fixe meal was served with dosas, samosas, jasmine rice, two chicken dishes, and some other small sides. I especially liked the variety of chutneys and kept alternating, but in the end they were both so good I couldn't decide which was my favorite. The restaurant is located in a strip mall, and the inside is casual, no frills, with waiter service. The food was really good, but the service was a little odd. Both of us could swear the waitress said that the prix fixe meal was something like $15 on regular days and their "special" was $19 on independence day. What sense does that make? Either way, our meals were good, and if I lived in the area I could see myself getting a Butter Chicken fix more often here. read more

So, the Himalayan is located in a congested strip mall in Niles. The only way you are getting worse ambiance is to sit in the food court at Midway. I think this is part of the reason why I have known about this restaurant for like 5 years, but always forgot to try it out. But, man, what a shame that was! 5 years wasted! This place is incredible! We started off with an assorted appetizer plate, which consisted of vegetable fritters, samosa, shish kabab and chicken tikka. This is a nice sample of things, I liked the chicken and the samosa the best. For an entree I ordered the Kerala Fish Curry, which is a South Indian delicacy of fish slowly simmered in a seasoned coconut sauce. The menu offers 4 spice levels, everything from completely bland to what was described in the menu as "extra spicy: make you sweat". I tell the waiter I want Extra Spicy. He then goes into this long rambling reason why I should not order it like this, as others before me have done so and "regretted" it. Of course, this only makes me scoff at the pansy ass palates of the "others" and makes my desire to see just how hot this really can get only stronger. I insist on keeping the order the way it is and the guy goes away, I am sure thinking "ugh, silly white girls who don't know about such things!" So, the curry comes and while it is not the hottest thing I have ever eaten, it is pretty freakin fabulous. Really spicy with a slow burn but not so much that the flavour of the curry is masked. The waiter is pretty much astounded at the fact that I not only ate it, but really enjoyed it. ha! We also tried the garlic naan which was super garlicky and absolutely yum. I cant wait to go back. So much hot heat so close to my house, I am not even caring about the location anymore that's how rockin it is. Himalayan has a new regular customer! read more

Loved it!!!!! I ordered the chicken with the spicy curry. Our waiter asks if I'm sure that I want something that hot!!. My answer: Hell Yes!!! One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to eateries is that the things they claim as spicy turn out to be anything but. But the spicy Curry fit the bill. It was not only spicy, it was delicious. I will admit that the Curry had me working up a bit of a sweat halfway through the meal. The decor is pretty cheesy and it is located in a strip mall, but I will ignore that due to the great food and wonderful service. I would also recommend that you try the Indian Beer Selection that they offer. Both beers that I tasted were full bodied and wonderful. If you are into trying new and exotic food, the Himalayan Restaurant should be on your to do list. You won't be disappointed. read more

We went to this place on February 14 evening to get food and eat at home. However we won't ever go back for these reasons : 1. The girl at the cash counter (Michelle) tells us it would take 25 minutes..... they took 75 minutes. Clearly, she has no idea how long it takes. 2. She again tells us( while ordering the food) they would have us settle on to get a 10% discount as "Valentine's Day special offer". Their manager later (while making the payment) tells us they would have us settle on to get a 10% discount "for the 75 minutes wait time." The Valentines Day special offer was .......gone... for us. Amazingly smart. 3. We ordered & paid for three garlic naans (I have the receipt). We got just one . 4. Called back to complain. A haughty female staff answers and tell us..[no sorry .. sort of ] ..."..is that so...well let me check"..she put the phone off the hook..HUNG UP!!! p.s. Not going back nor will recommend this place to anyboby unless the arrogant, over-smart and rude staff learn some manners and that taste can't be the only unique selling proposition at a restaurant..so is customer service important. read more

My first time checking out their buffet was this past weekend. A friend was texting to join him and so I did for lunch. First impressions; surprised how many Caucasians were in the room for the same buffet but understood from the lack of spicy flavor, the why. Flavors are nice and food tasty but again, the lack of spicy flavor made the experience lack fulfillment. The restaurant was bustling with business. In the private area (rear) a birthday party was going on and up front was where walk-in's were seated. Affordable value for decent Indian buffet food. read more