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

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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!! read more

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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

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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

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Everything was delicious and high quality. Very unique menu and good portions. Highly recommend to anyone looking to try Nepali food!

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

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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

Himalayan Wild Yak - WILD BOAR - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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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

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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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I tried this restaurant yesterday for lunch with my family for carryout. We had the butter chicken, chicken momo with chilli sauce, pork belly, garlic naan, and roti. The pork belly was the stand out dish. It was absolutely delicious, and we made little sandwiches of it with our garlic naan. The only downside was that some of the pieces were essentially all fat, but others had a good mix. The butter chicken (using dark meat) was pretty good, but not my favorite in the area. It was a little underseasoned, strong on the tomato flavor, and not as spicy as I had hoped. The momos were very tasty and very spicy, though, they lost most of their crunch on the way home. I didn't eat there, but the interior of the restaurant looked very nice. I'll go back and try the momos fresh. And get pictures next time. read 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! read more

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Had food delivered for dinner. I've been meaning to try this spot ever since I saw the grand opening signs but only recently finally tried it. Items ordered ranked from favorites: Goat curry ( loved this, best flavor and lots of meat without too much small broken bones) Chicken momo Cauliflower curry Butter chicken (normally I don't like butter chicken and this one did not sway me either) yak momo (weird seasoning in the spices) read more

This location does not compare to the Ashburn location at all. I was really looking forward to coming here but was really disappointed by the service (or lack thereof) and the smaller menu. It was fairly busy on a Friday and we sat outside on a nice day. At first things were fast but by midway through the meal, the server could not be bothered. We started off with some drinks, the vegetable like meatball item and the momo sampler. When we went to order the momo sampler, the waiter was super confused on what we were talking about and was kind of rude. Our round of drinks were good (shout out to the old fashion) and they did give us an extra lo mein. Now on to the main meal- we got palik paneer, butter chicken, goat curry, and butter/garlic naan. I will say none of the food had any spice - they never even bothered to ask us if we wanted any heat in our food. Most of the food was very bland - while the saag was well put together, it lacked flavor. Even the butter chicken lacked flavor, and they almost forgot about it as well. The naan was somehow even worse - it was dry and crackled with every bite - usually naan is something I can gobble up but not this time around. At 9:15 (we sat at 7:45) we wanted one more round of drinks before closing out, we could not find our waiter. We looked around for them for 20 minutes and they finally brought out our drinks at 9:45. They came by at 9:50 to have us pay and promptly turned off all the lights and locked the door at 10PM (no warning or mention of this). At this point we had our whole table not bussed and one of our friends needed to use the restroom before hitting the metro. I am totally ok with them wanting to close on time but leaving us out there with no warning was a bit bizarre. I also asked the waiter, why do they not have the lamb saag that was my favorite dish in the Ashburn location and he basically just rolled his eyes at me and said "it's not my decision, I don't know" - I think honestly both the service and the food options/spice were so much better in the Ashburn spot. May have been an "off" night but not a fan of bland, tasteless Indian/Nepalese food. read more

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

Himalayan Wild Yak - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love the Ashburn location of HWY so decided to try this place with friends. Went on a Saturday night and it was completely empty. Food and cocktails were still great and service was solid. Interior design and ambiance definitely a step down from the Ashburn location, but this location is new so I imagine it'll evolve over time read more

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

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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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Creative menu, good food, and excellent service! We got Chatpate-spicy but good and Pani Puri which was delish. Luckily, my daughter knew how to eat that properly Also we got 8 pork momos that were also tasty. I had Yak Chow Mein and my daughter had the Nepal set meal that she loved. Wife had brussel sprouts... she just flew in. It was not that hungry. We did not have a bad course. Everything was very tasty and I want to go back and try other dishes. Inside the ambience was casual and it was not too loud, but then again it was around 8:30 on a Thursday night. read more

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

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Himalayan Wild Yak just opened last week in a beautiful modern space in Ballston. And they really do serve yak meat. Raised in the US, not imported from Nepal. And definitely not wild. As an appetizer we had dumplings filled with yak meat balls. In a tasty pinkish sauce. The waiter seemed surprised when we asked for hot sauce. Turns out the Nepali hot sauce is excellent -- and powerful. The yak was very tasty. The menu claims that yak meat is way better for you than beef. It may be true since it has very little fat -- think bison meat. It is not gamey at all. For the main course we plait a hue portion of curried goat and rice. It was excellent. I'd go back next time I'm in Ballston. read more

Great little spot for rich Nepalese food. Have been twice and the food is so delicious. What a great addition to the neighborhood read more

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

Himalayan Wild Yak - PORK BELLY, PANIPURI - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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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

Himalayan Wild Yak - pani puri - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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

Himalayan Wild Yak - WILD BOAR - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Fantastic food. Highly recommend the butter chicken. It's so tender it melts in your mouth. Rice bread is also great.

YAKKY HOUR HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!!!! They have stopped doing the fun happy hour. Still recommend this place though! read more

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

Himalayan Wild Yak - Thakali veg - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food was fantastic. We ordered the wild boar appetizer, the yak korma, and the roasted yak. The wild boar was cooked perfectly and the sauces were amazing. The yak korma was absolutely fantastic as well. I will definitely be back and highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Really great food and good value (servings are pretty generous). Server was professional and I got to sit outside i. Really nice weather. I'd just suggest slightly turning the music down, it was a little loud. read more

This is the 3rd restaurant by the original Royal Nepal owners and we've eaten at all of them! My partner and I started with her favorite Yak Mo Mo's (mine too). They are light and translucent and absolutely fabulous. We moved on to the Crispy Kale that will change any previous experience with kale you may had to a great one. We followed up with the Chow Mein and the Chicken Curry. Both a real experience. Try their wine selections as well. Dip is a sommelier after all and also mixes a great Old Fashioned! The space is crisp, clean and staffed by friendly, knowledgeable and helpful folks who all seem to love being there. This team is on their third restaurant and haven't missed a beat! Can't wait to see what is next for Dip, Touk and partners. read more

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

Himalayan Wild Yak - Yak momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great food choices，quality, nice restaurant atmosphere, cleanness. Would love to revisit

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

Himalayan Wild Yak - This is the Nepali Set Meal with Yak. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Loved the yak momos! Was less thrilled with the lentils. Those were the only dishes I tried. Service was wonderful. Nice, thoughtful, patient servers. read more

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

Himalayan Wild Yak - Curry chicken and goat - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really like the goat curry and the wild boar - things that aren't available everywhere. The service was nice and relaxed. Good place that's tasty but not obscenely expensive for Arlington. Highly recommend. read more

Excited to try this spot and Restaurant Week was the perfect time. Very generous RW menu - $30 dinner and solid portions. The Yak Korma and Lamb Saag were delicious, as was the garlic naan. The kale chat was served cold. Like, actually very chilly and was seemed greasy to me. Drinks were great and all prices were reasonable. They are a little understaffed but the servers were hustling! Looking forward to next visit! read more

We went for lunch and had an amazing meal. Ordered the pani puri for appetizer, which was a delicately crisp shell filled with savory goodness and a vinaigrette-like dressing that you pour on right before eating. We then had the yak and goat curries. Both were delicious and not spicy, but the yak curry in particular was very memorable. Tender meat (not at all game-y), with the most delicious sauce. It was the best curry I've had in a long time. I'll definitely be back to try more items. It's a quiet, well-lit, nice atmosphere for lunch. Friendly, attentive service. read more

Himalayan Wild Yak - Naan, yak curry, and goat curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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such a fun experience with GREAT food and AMAZING service i loved it! the restaurant itself had fun artwork all around and the plating was so pretty. below are pics of my delicious meal but i didn't even take pictures of all of it. we all tried the yak dumplings and they were so good that my dad decided to order the yak meal! not sure what the name of the things they give you to start are but they were so fresh and crispy! i got the kids portion of the butter chicken (one of my fav meals) because we had to many appetizers and it was the perfect amount! this is definitely the best butter chicken in the area and i'm so excited to go b read more

Himalayan Wild Yak - starter and mocktail! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This meal was so good! After coming back from a study abroad, I have never found such a good restaurant. I got the roasted Yak. Everyone was super nice! I can't wait to go there again. read more