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Came by on a special night where they were offering 50% off the entire menu so we got to try a bunch of different things! - kale chaat: 8/10 delicious, light, easy to eat a lot of. Not as strong in spices as Indian chats - wild boar: 9/10 delicious skewers seasoned perfectly! Tasted almost like pork belly. Crispy fatty goodness. - chatpatey: 9/10 very authentic, spicy with green chilies. Had raw chickpeas which I've only ever had at home. Hard to stop eating. - yak momo in jhol: 6/10 I liked the jhol but the yak in it was a little too gamey for me in this form. Momos themselves were made perfectly so I'd order this again with a different meat. - yak korma: 10/10 SO good!!! Creamy, flavorful, goes great with the cumin basmati rice they bring with it. This made top two dishes of the night. - goat biryani: 10/10 BEST BIRYANI I've had outside my mom's house, perfectly cooked and can feed a whole family of 6. Spices are perfect, just spicy enough to have a kick, had tons of goat meat. I can't say enough good things about this. Made top 2 dish of the night. - braised yak: 9/10 this was really good! Very tomatoey and complex in flavor. Would get again for sure. - kurauni: 8/10 a little too sweet for my taste but I loved this, its made of milk solids. Delicious and rich, need to share with someone to finish. - sweet bruleed yogurt: 9/10 delicious tarte sweet yogurt dessert, for refreshing! Love that they bruleed the top a little to add some texture. Perfect ending to a rich meal. Overall this place exceeded my expectations big time. They were so generous with the portions and brought everything out so fast even though they were swamped due to this 50% off night. This is officially my new favorite restaurant in Ballston!!
I have been wanting to try this place because they had yak meat and seemed to have some really good food. I finally came here and started with the yak momo. I thought the yak momo was great. It tastes like ground beef and was slightly chewier. It also came with a tasty sauce. We received some bread to the table that came with pickled cucumbers, which were both tasty. My friend and I also got a separate Nepali set tha came with aloo gobi, daal, spinach, rice, the sauce from the yak momos and our choice of chicken/lamb/paneer/yak curry. I went with the chicken and my friend went with lamb. I would definitely choose the lamb one next time. We had plenty of leftovers for future dinners. The service was slightly slow at times, but they made up for it for the food. The ambiance is great. There was plenty of space between tables, which was great. Overall, I would definitely come back here!
this is my first time going to a restaurant, purely dedicated to Nepalese cuisine. It did not disappoint. This was incredibly hearty, with a variety of textures and flavor profiles I'd highly recommend the goat bhutan and crispy kale chat as appetizers, and the yak korma as an entree. the naan was the freshest i'd ever had. The interior is also clean and sleek
Himalayan Wild Yak opened up its Arlington location (with its OG location in Ashburn) a few months ago and I waited for the hype to die down a bit before giving it a try. My work friends and I had a hard time finding parking in the area, so we had to park ~15 minute walk away. The interior is spacious and modern with the perfect AC to cool us down. YAK MOMO (8 PIECES) - 14 The momos were steamed perfectly with a wrapper that isn't too thick or thin, and each one contained a generous amount of yak meat. It was delicious and hearty, and I'd highly recommend this. NEPALI SET MEAL (YAK) - 24 This came with yak curry?, cauliflower and potato curry, lentils, and spinach. There was a sauce/dip and some rice on the side as well. I enjoyed the sides a lot. I honestly didn't know if I enjoyed the lentils or spinach more. Everything was well-seasoned with unique flavors of their own. However, I didn't like the yak curry as much as I thought. It was overly fatty to the point where it was no longer enjoyable. If I get the set meal again, I would try a different protein option. We went with yak this time because we wanted to try as many yak options as possible. GOAT CURRY - 22 The goat curry came with a generous amount of goat chunks, almost like a stew. It also came with a small pot of white rice. I enjoyed the rich flavors of the curry, and the goat flavor wasn't too gamey, and it was very tender. Some pieces contained a bit of cartilage and fat, which gave it an extra chewy texture here and there that was delicious. I enjoyed this, and would recommend it, but found it a bit too fatty. Food was pretty good, but a bit fatty. Overall, this was an affordable meal where we paid 22 per person (pre-tip) and still had ample leftovers. I'd come back for the yak momos again, and the three of us agreed that was our favorite out of the three things we tried.
A friend brought me here. Apparently it's a chain, either way I was happy to be introduced to this spot. The food is really great , I orders a chicken curry dish that was close to butter chicken and didn't have any regrets. The service was good and the waiter had some great recommendations. Overall a very cleanly kept restaurant with great lighting and wouldn't mind stopping by to try more of their menu.
I can't wait to go back! Of course it's good, Nepalese food is always good, but I gotta give huge brownie points for the new experience, providing me with the opportunity to try yak! I will say, I think I liked my wife's yak korma more than my yak shank so that's more of a testament to how amazingly delicious her dish was especially when we add in our own touch of raisins. The dessert was also something new, imagine rice pudding and flan had a baby in the Himalayas then add your own dash of cinnamon and sit back to take in the view with this simple homey treat. Now rewind to the beginning! That slightly sweet rice bread was so simple yet so captivating, it took all of my will power to save a little bit to clean up the end of the korma. I'm trying to decide if it reminded me of a more savory mochi or donut maybe. The yak momos livesld up to their reputation and were just as great as everything but the star of the show was definitely the wild boar! It was tender, juicy, unique, flavorful, I couldn't believe there was this new type of meat I had never tried and still so damn good. Someday soon I'll come back during lunch which they discount 25% woohoo
New restaurant in ballston, service was so nice and friendly. We came for dinner on a Friday night and it was packed, especially with the nice weather people were sitting on the patio. I got the cucumber cooler cocktail, and was actually pretty impressed with how good it was. My boyfriend and I got several dishes to share and everything was delicious! I definitely recommend the yak momos, with the jhol sauce, only wish they gave more jhol! We also got the palak chat, crispy pork belly, butter chicken, and goat curry. Everything was solid and I would come back to try more.
Good vibes and good food at the grand opening! Came by to try some authentic Nepali food on the day of their grand opening. I had such a wonderful experience. Every team member here that we came in contact with was so kind. They were also extremely grateful for our support. The interior of the restaurant is cute and and modern, but in an inviting way. The restaurant is decorated with beautiful artwork, fresh flowers, and napkins with traditional Nepali patterns. The food was pretty good! I personally enjoyed the yak Momo the most. I also loved the garlic naan. The cauliflower curry was also good but probably best eaten at the restaurant (I ordered takeout). The sel roti and radish were also delightful. I'm curious as to whether they'll offer lunch specials in the near future given their location. Looking forward to my next visit!
I called ahead and made a reservation although when we did get there, there was enough space to spare for a party of four. We tried the yak Momos as a starter and they were pretty tasty. Subsequently we ordered the goat curry, the butter chicken, the wild boar and mustard, and the Nepali set meal and they were all delicious.. They did have pretty loud Nepalese music playing which was a bit of a distraction. The service is good and the server was friendly and attentive. I will be trying out their other locations in our area.
Came here on a Sunday night and we made a reservation ahead of time which was a good call- lots of people there. We ordered a ton of food and shared plates. Our favorite dishes were the Yak Korma, yak momo, and wild boar soo yummy! The crispy goat was a bit dry and the crispy Kale had some odd flavors to it. The mango lassi was amazing! They also played only Taylor Swift music for the whole two hours we were there which didn't really fit the vibes and also got tiring after a while. There was also patio seating available
Came here primarily to try momos for the first time and ended up really enjoying the experience! The restaurant was pretty empty when we went, so the service was fast and attentive, and all of the food came out fresh, flavorful, and well presented. They also brought complimentary bread, which was a nice touch. What stood out the most was the value. For the amount of food we got, the prices were very reasonable for the area. We ordered chili chicken, biryani, and two orders of momos, and the biryani "for two" honestly could have fed four people. Even after all three of us ate, we still had enough leftovers for two or three full meals. Overall, really good food, generous portions, and a great value. Glad we gave this place a try. read more
In U.S. it is difficult to find dishes featuring Yak, wild boar, goat organs. So you know how excited I was when I came across this restaurant. Immediately made a reservation for dinner, though it turned out that the restaurant had lots of empty seats (at 7:30-8:30pm). The dishes I tried: 1. Complimentary Sel Roti: fried rice flour "bagel". Crispy outside, sticky and soft and sweet inside. It was served with some Mula Achar (pickled radishes), whcih was too salty for me. 2. Roti: Feels like it is not whole wheat, unlike the rotis in many Indian restaurants. 3. Roasted Yak: I asked for rare and the restaurant did a good job. The meat was lean but very tender. A little bit gamy which was what I look for. It was served with brown and red sauces; both sauces were spicy, while the red was also slightly sweet. 4. Goat Bhutan: Basically fried goat intestine, goat stomach and goat liver, served with raw tomatoes, onions and puffed rice. Mostly crispy, like it was shallow-fried. The organs were delicious but too oily for me. 5. Brussels sprouts: It was said to be pan-fried but looked like roasted. Savory and sweet. Service was good and quick. Overall, if you like game meats and/or Nepali food you should try this restaurant. read more
A local friend had suggested I have a meal at this restaurant, and I confess that the opportunity to have yak momos was a big part of wanting to visit. We came here late afternoon on a weekday for an early dinner. It was very quiet and relaxing at that time, with pleasant background music and excellent service. We went the "carnivore route" wity yak momos, lamb saag, and skewers of wild boar cubes. We said the food could come out in any order, and the momos actually came out last, because they were prepared to order. The sauce accompanying them was different than the momo sauces I've had at other Nepalese restaurants, but it still enhanced the flavor of them. The lamb saag was intensely green, reflecting a very high amount of fresh spinach. The boar was both crisp and juicy. We were also given some kind of complimentary rings as an alternative to naan. It was pretty difficult to eat all of this slowly, it was so flavorful. The restaurant is a few blocks away from the nearest Metro station, and approaching it from the south, you won't necessarily see it until you get close, because the front of the building is recessed from the street. read more
Came by on a special night where they were offering 50% off the entire menu so we got to try a bunch of different things! - kale chaat: 8/10 delicious, light, easy to eat a lot of. Not as strong in spices as Indian chats - wild boar: 9/10 delicious skewers seasoned perfectly! Tasted almost like pork belly. Crispy fatty goodness. - chatpatey: 9/10 very authentic, spicy with green chilies. Had raw chickpeas which I've only ever had at home. Hard to stop eating. - yak momo in jhol: 6/10 I liked the jhol but the yak in it was a little too gamey for me in this form. Momos themselves were made perfectly so I'd order this again with a different meat. - yak korma: 10/10 SO good!!! Creamy, flavorful, goes great with the cumin basmati rice they bring with it. This made top two dishes of the night. - goat biryani: 10/10 BEST BIRYANI I've had outside my mom's house, perfectly cooked and can feed a whole family of 6. Spices are perfect, just spicy enough to have a kick, had tons of goat meat. I can't say enough good things about this. Made top 2 dish of the night. - braised yak: 9/10 this was really good! Very tomatoey and complex in flavor. Would get again for sure. - kurauni: 8/10 a little too sweet for my taste but I loved this, its made of milk solids. Delicious and rich, need to share with someone to finish. - sweet bruleed yogurt: 9/10 delicious tarte sweet yogurt dessert, for refreshing! Love that they bruleed the top a little to add some texture. Perfect ending to a rich meal. Overall this place exceeded my expectations big time. They were so generous with the portions and brought everything out so fast even though they were swamped due to this 50% off night. This is officially my new favorite restaurant in Ballston!! read more
I have been wanting to try this place because they had yak meat and seemed to have some really good food. I finally came here and started with the yak momo. I thought the yak momo was great. It tastes like ground beef and was slightly chewier. It also came with a tasty sauce. We received some bread to the table that came with pickled cucumbers, which were both tasty. My friend and I also got a separate Nepali set tha came with aloo gobi, daal, spinach, rice, the sauce from the yak momos and our choice of chicken/lamb/paneer/yak curry. I went with the chicken and my friend went with lamb. I would definitely choose the lamb one next time. We had plenty of leftovers for future dinners. The service was slightly slow at times, but they made up for it for the food. The ambiance is great. There was plenty of space between tables, which was great. Overall, I would definitely come back here! read more
this is my first time going to a restaurant, purely dedicated to Nepalese cuisine. It did not disappoint. This was incredibly hearty, with a variety of textures and flavor profiles I'd highly recommend the goat bhutan and crispy kale chat as appetizers, and the yak korma as an entree. the naan was the freshest i'd ever had. The interior is also clean and sleek read more
Himalayan Wild Yak opened up its Arlington location (with its OG location in Ashburn) a few months ago and I waited for the hype to die down a bit before giving it a try. My work friends and I had a hard time finding parking in the area, so we had to park ~15 minute walk away. The interior is spacious and modern with the perfect AC to cool us down. YAK MOMO (8 PIECES) - 14 The momos were steamed perfectly with a wrapper that isn't too thick or thin, and each one contained a generous amount of yak meat. It was delicious and hearty, and I'd highly recommend this. NEPALI SET MEAL (YAK) - 24 This came with yak curry?, cauliflower and potato curry, lentils, and spinach. There was a sauce/dip and some rice on the side as well. I enjoyed the sides a lot. I honestly didn't know if I enjoyed the lentils or spinach more. Everything was well-seasoned with unique flavors of their own. However, I didn't like the yak curry as much as I thought. It was overly fatty to the point where it was no longer enjoyable. If I get the set meal again, I would try a different protein option. We went with yak this time because we wanted to try as many yak options as possible. GOAT CURRY - 22 The goat curry came with a generous amount of goat chunks, almost like a stew. It also came with a small pot of white rice. I enjoyed the rich flavors of the curry, and the goat flavor wasn't too gamey, and it was very tender. Some pieces contained a bit of cartilage and fat, which gave it an extra chewy texture here and there that was delicious. I enjoyed this, and would recommend it, but found it a bit too fatty. Food was pretty good, but a bit fatty. Overall, this was an affordable meal where we paid 22 per person (pre-tip) and still had ample leftovers. I'd come back for the yak momos again, and the three of us agreed that was our favorite out of the three things we tried. read more
A friend brought me here. Apparently it's a chain, either way I was happy to be introduced to this spot. The food is really great , I orders a chicken curry dish that was close to butter chicken and didn't have any regrets. The service was good and the waiter had some great recommendations. Overall a very cleanly kept restaurant with great lighting and wouldn't mind stopping by to try more of their menu. read more
I can't wait to go back! Of course it's good, Nepalese food is always good, but I gotta give huge brownie points for the new experience, providing me with the opportunity to try yak! I will say, I think I liked my wife's yak korma more than my yak shank so that's more of a testament to how amazingly delicious her dish was especially when we add in our own touch of raisins. The dessert was also something new, imagine rice pudding and flan had a baby in the Himalayas then add your own dash of cinnamon and sit back to take in the view with this simple homey treat. Now rewind to the beginning! That slightly sweet rice bread was so simple yet so captivating, it took all of my will power to save a little bit to clean up the end of the korma. I'm trying to decide if it reminded me of a more savory mochi or donut maybe. The yak momos livesld up to their reputation and were just as great as everything but the star of the show was definitely the wild boar! It was tender, juicy, unique, flavorful, I couldn't believe there was this new type of meat I had never tried and still so damn good. Someday soon I'll come back during lunch which they discount 25% woohoo read more
New restaurant in ballston, service was so nice and friendly. We came for dinner on a Friday night and it was packed, especially with the nice weather people were sitting on the patio. I got the cucumber cooler cocktail, and was actually pretty impressed with how good it was. My boyfriend and I got several dishes to share and everything was delicious! I definitely recommend the yak momos, with the jhol sauce, only wish they gave more jhol! We also got the palak chat, crispy pork belly, butter chicken, and goat curry. Everything was solid and I would come back to try more. read more
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Good vibes and good food at the grand opening! Came by to try some authentic Nepali food on the day of their grand opening. I had such a wonderful experience. Every team member here that we came in contact with was so kind. They were also extremely grateful for our support. The interior of the restaurant is cute and and modern, but in an inviting way. The restaurant is decorated with beautiful artwork, fresh flowers, and napkins with traditional Nepali patterns. The food was pretty good! I personally enjoyed the yak Momo the most. I also loved the garlic naan. The cauliflower curry was also good but probably best eaten at the restaurant (I ordered takeout). The sel roti and radish were also delightful. I'm curious as to whether they'll offer lunch specials in the near future given their location. Looking forward to my next visit! read more
1 year ago
I called ahead and made a reservation although when we did get there, there was enough space to spare for a party of four. We tried the yak Momos as a starter and they were pretty tasty. Subsequently we ordered the goat curry, the butter chicken, the wild boar and mustard, and the Nepali set meal and they were all delicious.. They did have pretty loud Nepalese music playing which was a bit of a distraction. The service is good and the server was friendly and attentive. I will be trying out their other locations in our area. read more
Came here on a Sunday night and we made a reservation ahead of time which was a good call- lots of people there. We ordered a ton of food and shared plates. Our favorite dishes were the Yak Korma, yak momo, and wild boar soo yummy! The crispy goat was a bit dry and the crispy Kale had some odd flavors to it. The mango lassi was amazing! They also played only Taylor Swift music for the whole two hours we were there which didn't really fit the vibes and also got tiring after a while. There was also patio seating available read more
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One of the few restaurant that offers authentic Nepalese food. Wow that kurauni and Mustangey alu I can't eat all day. I would have given 5 stars but the Wild boar had very bad smell. Overall good restaurant with great choice of Nepalese himalayan food with attentive service. read more
this place recently opened and serves really delicious Nepali food! my highlight was the pani puri, very yummy. i forgot to take a photo of my actual entree but we ordered some different types of momos and enjoyed! i did not try the yak momos but i've never seen it on a menu before and my friend liked them. quick service, clean and quiet surrounding area. read more
11 months ago
Wish I would have taken more pictures but it totally slipped my mind. I think the prices here are great for EVERYTHING!! Portions, variety, taste, quality, all of it was so great!! I would highly recommend. We got the WILD BOAR, GOAT CURRY, and the Thakali set meal! It was spectacular! The picture is of the wild boar, so delicious. Prices range up to like $30, so worth it !!! I highly recommend and will be back !! The service was great, very laid back servers which I appreciate. The ambiance is also very relaxed. Very put together and clean. read more
5 months ago
Absolutely love the food here, and the staff is so kind and helpful. I've been here probably 5-6 times and it never disappoints. read more
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I came by for a quick drink while I waited for my ride. I was really warmly greeted and sat at the bar. I canceled my ride after I fell in love with the vibe. The initial classic cocktail I ordered was perfect so I figured I'd try a signature cocktail with some small bites. I tried two trendy dishes I had seen on social media and was so happy it was as delicious as it was beautiful. Good vibes, good drinks, delicious food. See you soon Himalayan Wild Yak! read more
9 months ago
Food tasted great. We had a limited choice being vegetarian. Veg momos with the dipping sauce was awesome. Just like in Nepal. The veg thali had a good mix. Bartender made us some very good drinks off the menu! Service was very prompt and quick. The ambience was a bit oversold for it being a weekday dinner. But on a busy night it suits the space! read more
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Went with a friend. We really enjoyed it!! The dumplings were my favorite! And the rice flour bread with pickled radish was a close second! We both got the yak curry, which was tender and beautifully seasoned!! My friend loved it, but for me it was too spicy. So the staff brought me some mild and it was perfect. I will be returning. Servings were very generous! Only downside - I wish our server had explained the menu a bit more. I've never had this type of food before. read more
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Everything was so tasty. We started with the chicken momos which were spicy and delicious. Then I had the Nepali set meal with Yak. The black lentils and the Yak were my faves. This was a meal that you'll think about later and crave. Service was good too. Will definitely be back! read more
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The food was absolutely amazing! My wife and I came in really hungry, and we left completely satisfied. We were served a variety of delicious dishes with chicken, yak, and goat -- all incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. The staff even brought out a few extras for us to try, just to introduce us to Nepali cuisine, which was such a thoughtful touch. The service was outstanding, and everyone working there was super friendly and attentive to every little detail. Definitely one of the top spots I'd recommend to anyone visiting Ballston! read more
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