This has always been one of my favorite restaurants for Indian food, and I've told so many people…read moreabout it. I went back today and was honestly so upset because my go-to dish, the paneer makhini, was nothing like it used to be. It literally just tasted like straight cream. I even asked them to remake it because I thought something was wrong, but it came out the same way. I ended up just eating the other food we ordered, but it was such a disappointment because this has always been the dish I look forward to. I even showed them old photos from past visits compared to today and it was clearly different. The chef tried it and said it was the same, which shocked me because it really wasn't. I get that places can have off days, but this was really discouraging. As much as I've loved this restaurant, I don't know if I'll be back if the quality has dropped this much.

We thoroughly enjoyed our pickup order from Himalayan Restaurant for dinner recently. We did a…read morefamily meal combo to sample something of everything. Our order included: cocktail samosas, palak paneer, baigan bharta, and the chicken tikka masala. The meal comes with three naan and rice on the side, as well as a dessert. We went with the gulab jamun. I also wanted an order of soup momos, so we added that onto our already robust order as well. (They didn't disappoint, so delicious.) Everything was well-balanced and spiced. I especially love that we were able to split the portions across multiple meals given how generous the naan was. The most beloved item was definitely the momos in the spicy/sour soup, followed by the buttery naan dipped in chicken tikka masala. I also really enjoyed the baigan bharta. So very enjoyed this meal, and I can't wait to try some of the other menu items that other diners have recommended.

I really wanted this place to stay wonderful after it was under new management. But the naan was…read moreflat. The tikka masala needed more chicken and didn't have the same pizzazz we've had before. Guess we'll keep on searching for a good Indian place on the northshore.

A feast of delights was delivered to us from Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen. We were so happy for this…read moredelicious medley of flavors. We ate and enjoyed: Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Indian Delights (think veg Samosa), Palak Paneer, Sherpa Dumpling Chicken (Momo) and Tandoori Chicken. We asked for the dishes to be a mild level of heat, and they were, and the flavors shined through. We've dined in person and service is always lovely. But sometimes at the end of the week, you just want to veg and be comfy, you know? All I can say--fantastic way to start the weekend!

I've enjoyed eating at Himal Chuli since 1988, my freshman year of college…read more It's cozy and constant. The food is excellent and unique. I am obsessed with the momocha and probably always will be. The service is solid. You can use cards to pay again. You can have a glass of wine or beer or Nepalese tea or coffee. Just eat there. It's a privilege to have access to such a treasure.

I really enjoyed my meals at Himal Chuli! I'd never been to a Nepalese restaurant before, so I…read moredidn't know what to expect, but I really enjoyed the Tofu Buff, which is stir fried dish of vegetables and tofu with great lemony flavor. I also enjoyed the dal and roti that it came with. If you're looking for a fresh, flavorful, and healthy meal in downtown Madison, check out Himal Chuli!

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

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

The food was very good everything was homemade and the drinks from Tibet were really good . Very…read morerelaxing and beautifully decorated. Extremely clean and nice sized single bathrooms , Service was so excellent no rushing very laid back . Really loved the music from Tibet and beautiful photos on the wall of tibet . In the way back area there is a nice large table area for groups that has nice pillows . Awesome green tea !

The momos are fabulous. Great curries too! Very attentive service…read more The waiter explained to us some dishes we didn't know, and we followed his suggestions. Can't go wrong here.

Loved Curry & Momo! I am always a little nervous going to Indian restaurants as I don't know…read moreexactly what I like. My friends and I split the combo momo platter and I had the beef and veggie, they were both great. I ordered the coconut shrimp dish and the sauce was amazing, and exactly what I was hoping for. We also split the naan basket. The warm cheesy naan was great! Everyone in my group throughly enjoyed their meals, we will be back!

Back here again! Got…read morethe chicken Palak and Mango lassi. Mango lassi is as good as I remember with real fruit fiber. Chicken Palak meat was a little on the dry side but good thing the sauce was on point. I'd recommend getting it mild plus if you want a little bit of a kick. Service was great as usually. I ate at the restaurant but I saw a lot of people come for carry out so it had a good business for that. Pricing has of gone up a bit since the last time I've been there but still reasonable. My only complaints is that the music playing was super repetitive and was starting to get on my nerves.

Got the mixed tikka for 2. Generous portion. Variety of chicken and lamb and a couple of shrimp…read more Very tasty. Great service. We eat low carb and this was perfect for us. Would go back next time I visit St. Charles.

The customer service was poor, and the food was excessively spicy. Overall, I wouldn't recommend…read morethis place.

Happen to stumble upon this wonderful gem. Food is delicious, excellent and friendly service…read more Will be back again next time I am in Chicago. I highly recommend.

I mean it was kinda mid. Nothing really blew me away. Just good food! I'd say their momo was…read moreprobably the best of what I ordered. Service was good. Went on a Sunday night so there really weren't much customers inside.

I was so excited to try this place, but didn't find it to be what I expected. We tried the tandoori…read morechicken momo, veggie jhol momo, and the veggie biryani. The tandoori chicken momo was the tastiest, by far. But all, seemed to be a bit bland? Even the biryani, which I usually find bursting with flavor, was a let down. Staff was friendly and quick! The ambiance was relaxed. We sat outside on a nice day, and they had nice seating that allowed our dog.

Based on the name, momos are clearly the go-to order from here. I usually order takeout from Momo…read moreWorld, which does affect the quality a little I think. Dumplings are always going to taste better fresh versus 30 minutes later after delivery. While I think the other menu items taste fine, the momos are in a league of their own. There are spots with better briyani and curries you can order from, but nobody does momos does as well as they do in Chicago.

Idk. I was excited about this place because fusion Indian food is something I miss frequently. The…read moreconcept is good but the execution is just mid. The flavors weren't deep and complex like you expect with Indian food. The tikka sauce was very tomato-ey and not rounded at all. I thought the butter masala pizza was executed reasonably well but the sauce could have been better still. Service is okay - there is just one person at the counter so be careful if you're in a rush. Ambiance is fine - about what you expect with fast-casual.

YEEEEOUCH that butter chicken pizza was good. i tried to be delightful and ordered a personal pan…read morever of the butter chicken pizza but thank the heavens i was with a group of ppl and somebody ordered that big ver of it cause although i was sitting on the other end i was not afraid to reeeaaaaaach for that nummy slice give me. everything else was good too. oh youre too full? uh fine give me....