Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Himali Bistro

    4.9 (278 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Order Himali Bistro Takeout or Delivery

    Himali Bistro Photos

    Business Info

    HIMALI BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

    Recommended Reviews - Himali Bistro

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Tandoori Mushrooms
    Suzy K.

    Tldr: good flavor in seasoning/masala overall but wish we had opted for a curry instead of tandoori We ordered gobi manchurian, mushroom tandoori, and paneer tandoori (paneer tikka?). The gobi manchurian was amazing in both its flavor and texture - definitely will be a repeat order in the future. The two tandoori dishes, however, did not quite meet our expectation after that great appetizer. The masala on both seemed pretty good but the mushroom and the paneer itself just seemed like it was lacking flavor and was a little dense in texture, respectively. The onions under the mushroom seemed sort of undercooked as well. On the other hand the bell pepper and the onion on the side of the paneer were really tasty so we just felt like there was some missed potential for these non-meat dishes. The service was great and the ambiance very friendly as well so seems like a good family / date spot. I wish we had opted for a curry instead of one of our tandoori dishes so we could give a more comprehensive assessment but hopefully we'll stop by again in the future when we're in the neighborhood.

    Dal bhaat tarkari
    Pranathi B.

    **USP: Nepali cuisine with some really wonderful chowmein and stellar service in Burlingame. **SERVICE: we arrived 10 mins before closing time on a Friday. They were cleaning up and the chairs were all stacked up on the tables. We decided to leave but they insisted we stay. The person who I assume is the owner said "We don't like to turn away people when they are hungry. Athidhi devo bhava(guests are like divinity)". I was seriously impressed, and felt very welcome! **FOOD: we got chowmein, momos and Nepali national dish with some naans. Though they already closed the kitchen, they opened it up for us and got us steaming hot plates of food within 10 mins. They even managed to cook us a fresh hot naan! The chowmein was the best I had in the bayarea, the noodles were thin, bouncy and light. They didn't have extra grease weighing them down. The Nepali national dish -dal bhaat tarkari was a plate of rice and lentils served along side some vegetable and chicken curry. The lentils were light and piping hot. Both the curries were delicious as well. The momos were slightly disappointing without much flavor. The sauce they came with didn't help much as well.

    Ginger mint tea
    Koko M.

    Himalayan Hug on a Cold Winter Night Himali Bistro in San Mateo is an absolute GEM. If you're even thinking about going, make reservations -- this place fills up fast, and now I know exactly why. We walked in last minute on a freezing winter night, fully expecting to be turned away, but the staff worked some kind of magic and squeezed us in. That alone would've earned them points... but then the food started arriving.... Drool.. Every. Single. Bite. Was. Phenomenal. Perfectly spiced, deeply comforting, and bursting with flavor. These are the kind of dishes that warm you from the inside out. It turned what would've been a miserable cold night into an epic one. The service was warm, the ambiance cozy, and the food? Next-level. Himali Bistro just shot straight to the top of my San Mateo favorites. Highly recommend.. but seriously, reserve ahead unless you're hoping for the same miracle we got!

    Chicken tarkari curry
    Chandrika B.

    Loved the welcoming atmosphere of this corner restaurant in a beautiful street. Service was friendly, cutlery was clean and restrooms were not stinky :) so definitely a good start!! In $60, we got: - momos - chicken - 4/5 - this $16 dish comes with just 6 pieces and no red chili momo sauce. The taste was good but i feel it was expensive - tandoori mushroom - 5/5 - perfectly charred and so flavorful. This was my favorite thing here and only $12 so definitely good value for money on this app - chai - $4 - 0/5 - horrible, microwaved and even after 2 tries they couldn't get it right :( skip chai please and order a soda - chicken tarkari curry with rice - 4/5 - $21 - good portion size of chicken. I wish the curry was more flavorful but it was bland. Deducting one star for being super expensive and chai :( I will still come back for tandoori mushrooms :)

    Paneer tikka
    Audrey S.

    Very nice quality food and good service and ambiance. They have an array of delicious south Asian foods, all of which are flavorful and lovely. Lots of natural light and plenty of space inside and the people were friendly and helpful. We had a lovely experience and would definitely recommend!

    Garlic Naan
    Esther G.

    Everything we had was delicious! Super nice and accommodating staff. Never had Nepalese food but familiar with Indian cuisine. We asked for peppered mushrooms to not be spicy since it's our toddlers favorite food. Had spice in there I've never had before but enjoyed! Lamb in the Bheda Ko Masu was tender. We asked for mild in case toddler wanted to try some. Solid even without the extra spice. Rice for both dishes cooked well. Chicken tikka masala- a little sweet since we also asked for mild spice. I personally liked the sweetness but others might not. Garlic naan- not as garlicky as some others I've had but naan is always a good idea to pair with the entrees. Our waters pitcher was refilled. Staff was super nice to my toddler. Nice ending with the candies with the bill. Only slight con was it was a little humid inside. I would definitely recommend this place and come back!

    Lamb kebob
    Evan C.

    Really good place, but the service is really slow and food takes a long time to come out. - momo's - we had vegetarian one and they are really well done. - samosas - pretty good esp the sauce, though in the spicy side - pancakes - get it with the egg. Crispy and pretty good. - crispy Brussels sprouts - wow this dish was phenomenal. Some of the best crispy sprouts I've had. The garnish that goes with it is top notch too. - lamb kebabs - decent. Lamb is not tough though not tender. Great flavour. - dal ? Curry - this was the national Nepalese dish. Comes with veggie curry and you can add chicken or lamb. Really really good flavours. Highly recommend this place.

    Kathleen W.

    This place is very popular during a weekday for lunch. We had been wanting to try this place so we got to check it out with friends. We got the chicken tandoori, chicken tarkari curry and gobi manchurian. The food was quite fresh and crispy~ We also had garlic and cheese naan with the cheese naan being a fluffy quesadilla essentially. Come here for a nice ambiance and delicious food

    Prawn Prawns tikka masala
    Sharon C.

    Food was amazing! The prawn tikka masala was very flavorful and the garlic naan was also delicious. Everyone here was super friendly and we were able to get seats even though we didn't have a reservation. Would like to try the momos next time!

    Momos
    Amruta D.

    We wanted to try this Nepali restaurant so came here for date night. This place is small but still has enough seatings. It was almost full but there was no big waiting for smaller groups. Service is very very good. Every staff member was courteous. I'm eating vegetarian this month so we tried : Brussels sprouts: Delicious. They are crispy, came with some fried onion and amazing dressing. For us this was the star dish. Bit salty for my taste. Tandoori Mushrooms: Mushrooms were perfectly roasted keeping them moist enough. The taste was very appetizing. Chili Paneer : This is a spicy dish , I just loved it. I was happy that they had different flavors than Indian restaurants. Vegetarian Momo: They are stuffed with paneer and veggies like carrots etc. Sauce was good. The covering was bit chewy for my taste. But overall good dish. I was pleased when restaurant manager( May be owner ) came to our table and asked about our experience and discussed every dish with us! This kind of courtesy goes long way ! Overall nice place ! I'll definitely visit again!

    Menu as of 7/15/2025
    Melissa L.

    The food here is beautifully presented and Deepak's service was great! The food is delicious and you can select your spice level which is great for people like me who can't handle much spice-iness. My favorite was the malai chicken kebab, it was so soft and juicy with a lovely creamy taste that wasn't overpowering. My second favorite dish was the tandoori mushrooms, crispy on the outside but soft yet firm on the inside. A balanced mouthfeel with great taste. Deepak even brought us a yogurt sauce which elevated everything further. The restaurant was a bit hard to find since there is no signage large enough on the outside of the building above the corner storefront. The only indication that it was there was a chalkboard outside with specials on menu items. So a nice big sign on the outside of the building would be helpful.

    Appetizer menu
    Joanna S.

    This location has had numerous restaurants in the 25 years we've lived up the street. I tried burgers, Mexican, Chinese and Japanese here.l Tonight, a Monday night, there are 20 people seated inside, more than we've ever seen here. We started with the Momos and they were excellent. Next was Gobi Manchurian (seasoned cauliflower), also excellent. Our waiter recommended the chicken tarktari curry with rice and dal. We also had garlic naan. Every dish was very good or excellent. It's great to have this new restaurant on Broadway.

    Momo (half order lamb & half chicken) dumplings and tendori chicken
    Shin H.

    Just had lunch at Himali Bistro. We went right when they first opened and received great service from Deepak and Sugam. Deepak was humalous it was fun chatting with him. All dishes he recommended were spot on. We had momo (dumplings), tandoori chicken legs, and spinach with cheese naan. Great experience overall!

    Lamb Shank

    See all

    Photo of Mr. Y.
    3
    22
    1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Bob D.
    0
    40
    4

    9 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 4
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Koko M.
    494
    473
    8251

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    12 hours ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shin H.
    2
    32
    153

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Elaine Y.
    1044
    1668
    4559

    1 year ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A L.
    2
    191
    829

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of john f.
    0
    67
    17

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 7

    Ask the Community - Himali Bistro

    Do you have gluten-free recommendations? Friend has Celiac, cannot have anything with gluten. Thank you in advance?

    Hi Vanessa, thanks for reaching out to us. We have plenty of GF options, soups, salads, all our curries, fried rice and biryani are GF!

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Rasa - Burlingame - Happy customer

    Rasa - Burlingame

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    23 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    Came here for dinner yesterday and honestly had such a great time. The vibe is really chill but…read morestill feels upscale, love that combo. Great place to catch up with friends or a date night with your special one. Everything we ordered was delicious, but here are the highlights: Fried chicken - crispy, juicy, great flavor. Simple but done really well. Rasa sliders - these are a MUST. So buttery and perfectly seasoned, we were obsessed. White elephant butter paper dosa - another must-get! Super fun to eat and the dosa itself is perfectly crispy. The real move is trying it with all the different sauces, each one hits differently. Duck - loved the balance of rice, meat and veggies. Nothing overdone, just really well put together. Finished with the coconut puma for dessert and it was such a good call. Perfect way to end the meal. Would def come back to this hidden gem

    Food and service was good. They took the 1:45 pm reservation. We were little late to reach there…read more They said we have to order everything by 2 pm since kitchen will close afterwards. We had to order everything from cocktails to appetizers and main course at once. There Dosa, chutneys and sambhar were really good, potato filling was very wet. The chicken, paneer, egg curries were good. Cocktails were refreshing . Vada pav sliders and Andhra fried chicken were the two items everyone enjoyed a lot. Chutneys were really good! Burlingame downtown has nice vibe. Finding parking can be little challenging.

    Photos
    Rasa - Burlingame - Rasa named amongst the top 25 restaurants in the Bay Area

    Rasa named amongst the top 25 restaurants in the Bay Area

    Rasa - Burlingame - Rasa named amongst the top 25 restaurants in the Bay Area

    Rasa named amongst the top 25 restaurants in the Bay Area

    Rasa - Burlingame - Bar

    See all

    Bar

    Rasoi - Tequila Sunrise

    Rasoi

    4.3(830 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    By far the BEST Indian food in the Bay Area! We have been coming here for years and it never…read moredisappoints. Everything on the menu is delicious. The mixed Tandoori plate is a must, along with the Murgh Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala etc. Great location. Friendly service, always. One thing I will mention is that the food takes long to come out at times, especially if you order tandoori, so be prepared to wait - but I guarantee you it's beyond worth it... Wishing them many more years of success - they deserve it.

    Rasoi, Burlingame is an Indian restaurant recommended by a friend. We last dined here in 2021…read more Casual, family-run venue for traditional North Indian & Pakistani fare, plus beer, wine & cocktails. Much more affordable than nearby top rated Rasa. More casual dining room with lots of families, than the decor hints at. The Indian food is definitely very good. Service was average for a restaurant of this type. Their guidance ordering was hit/miss. Prices on their website are old. Food Review Samosas ($8) two crisp vegetable puffs filled with potatoes, peas, and spices are pretty big, enough to be cut up in two. Nice crisp crust and soft interior. 8.5/10 mixed tandoori ($24) assortment of chicken, lamb, fresh fish, and prawns. We had chicken and prawns, with the prawns being the better of the two. You can vary spiciness. 8.5/10 murgh makhani ($19) boneless chicken simmered in a mild creamy tomato sauce was very well done. More creamy than anticipated. Assorted appetizers - samosa, vegetable pakoras, and papadum ($7) is an easy way to try a lot of different items. The samosas and pakoras are full of deep-fried goodness. 8/10 Chicken tikka masala ($19) tandoori boneless chicken sauteed with herbs, spices, tomatoes, and cream is it good version of the classic, not too creamy. Good amount of chicken. 9/10 Chicken Bartha ($19) BONELESS CHICKEN W/ SMOKED EGGPLANT IN A BLEND OF RASOl'S SPICES was a very green dish with chunks of eggplant. 7.5/10 Chicken biryani ($19) chicken with basmati rice, saffron, herbs, and spices comes with ample portion size, good amount of chicken and solid flavors. 8/10 dal saag ($11) fresh spinach with lentils, herbs, and spices was a vegetarian dish we got to balance out the meat. Also well done. pulao ($3) basmati rice with saffron, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon hit the spot. Need to balance the spiciness. Assorted Bread ($9) allowed us to try all the different ones. Garlic one is nice. Hot out of the clay oven. 8.5/10 tandoori roti ($2) unleavened eggless whole wheat bread. Stick to the regular one. Would not reorder: None Overall - Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Good Value - Good Would we come back - Yes

    Photos
    Rasoi - Tandoori Chicken

    Tandoori Chicken

    Rasoi
    Rasoi

    See all

    Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar

    Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar

    4.4(604 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    It's been about 3 years. Just updating my review to say that we've been loyal customers of Sugandh…read moresince my first review. We ordered take out from them yesterday on Valentine's Day and everything was so delicious and fresh. Their quality of food has been consistently good.

    This is my favorite Indian/Nepalese restaurant in the Bay Area. The menu is maybe a bit ambitious…read morein that there are Southern and Northern Indian dishes as well as a host of Nepalese ones. But all of them are solid, with the Northern Indian and Nepalese dishes really standing out. Some standout dishes: * Goat curry--get this one as spicy as you can handle it and you won't be disappointed. * Choila--do not skip this! The lamb is unbelievably good and the flavors are so unique. * Any of the momos, but personally I like the vegetable one best. * Onion chili tomato uttapam * Tandoori chicken and lamb. I usually hate this dish because most restaurants dry out the meat, but Sugandh always serves up a moist, tender, and delicious tandoori meat. It's amazing. * Malai kofta. Theirs is maybe a little on the sweet side, but it's still great. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. This is truly a wonderful place to bring a family. They've also got a full bar, and the pours tend to be very stiff. They also have a variety of beers including Nepalese beers. The only drawback is the physical restaurant is old and a bit run down, but it's kept clean. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

    Photos
    Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar - Inside

    Inside

    Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar - Samosa(2pcs)

    Samosa(2pcs)

    Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar - Cucumber Cilantro Margarita

    See all

    Cucumber Cilantro Margarita

    Naan Point - Tandoori Chicken Tikka lunch plate!!!!

    Naan Point

    4.6(388 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    This is my favorite Indian restaurant in the upper peninsula. It's located in an unassuming strip…read moremall in San Bruno. Parking is very easy here. The restaurant decor is minimal and I did not have to wait to be seated during my visit. The people working there were friendly and it didn't take for our food to arrive. While I enjoyed eating at the restaurant, I find myself "lazy" most of the time and then end up ordering for delivery. I have a tendency to order the same things again because I like them. One of my favorite dishes here is the Aloo Tikki Chaat. I almost always get this, but I also mixed it up by getting the Papdi Chaat and this one is also delicious. Kadai Chicken is another favorite. I also like getting the Garlic Naan. Who doesn't like carbs? Indian breads are so addictive. They also have wraps and these are HUGE! See my photo, where I include a pen next to the Chicken Tikka Masala wrap to show how big it is.

    The food was enjoyable overall, especially for those who may not be deeply familiar with…read moretraditional Indian flavors or are trying Indian cuisine more casually. While some dishes felt a bit milder and less authentic to an Indian palate, the overall taste was still good and approachable. The pricing is slightly on the higher side compared to the portion sizes, but the shorter wait times are definitely a plus, especially during busy hours. The ambience is cozy and works well for a relaxed family dinner or small gathering. Seating inside is somewhat limited, but the comfortable atmosphere helps make up for it. There is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant.

    Photos
    Naan Point
    Naan Point - Chai on the house !

    Chai on the house !

    Naan Point - Naan in the Tandoor

    See all

    Naan in the Tandoor

    Saffron & Spice

    Saffron & Spice

    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    We tried their Paneer Rice Bowl, Egg Puff, and Rose Tres Leche Cake at the Sunset Farmers Market…read more Everything was super tasty with perfect portion sizes, but the Rose Tres Leche Cake really stood out -- absolutely outstanding! We also had Saffron & Spice handle the desserts for our son's birthday party, and it was a guest favorite. Everyone loved the unique flavors and kept talking about how delicious the desserts were. I'd happily go back to their farmers market stall anytime, and next time we host an event, I'd definitely go to them for full catering.

    Saffron and Spice catered our baby shower, and they were the perfect combination of delicious food…read moreand beautiful aesthetics. Their menu is ideal for a graze table, with food that was flavorful, balanced, and visually stunning. Juthika and Kavya were enthusiastic, responsive, and punctual. On the day of the event, they arrived on time, and everything was set up perfectly. The graze table looked gorgeous, and the delicious food was the cherry on top. We ordered samosa pinwheels, masala rounds, paneer sliders, chicken puffs, pani puri, papri chaat, mango panna cotta kheer, and rose milk tres leches. Both desserts were a hit. Everyone loved the mango panna cotta kheer, even though I am usually a tres leches fan. The samosa pinwheels, paneer sliders, and chicken puffs were especially delicious. Juthika also baked the cake for us. She asked which flavor we wanted and suggested a few ideas of her own. We trusted her judgment, and everyone was impressed by the cake. She also advised us to choose a smaller size based on our guest count, which turned out to be perfect. Overall, we could not have asked for a better caterer for our baby shower. I would recommend Saffron and Spice to anyone without a second thought.

    Photos
    Saffron & Spice
    Saffron & Spice
    Saffron & Spice

    See all

    Himali Bistro - indpak - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...