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Lovely Nepali place with lovely ambience and great service and yumm Food. Daal bhaat with Paneer - 4* (Everything except Paneer was yummy) Kathmandu Veges - 5* Looking forward to visiting them during every Calgary visit.
The Himalayan is a hidden treasure. Jon, our waiter, was amazing. The butter chicken was to die for and the garlic naan is well worth the add on. Love love love!
Hands down the best meal I've had in Calgary. Was excited to introduce momos to a newcomer to Nepali cuisine, and was blown away by the food myself. Amazing spices, delicious options and great service. We had the pork momos, spicy grilled fish and the lamb platter with a beer. The pork momos was an immediate hit. Heavy on the cilantro and bursting with flavor. The spicy grilled fish was too spicy for me to eat, but the mouthful I could handle was delicious dispite the heat. I wish I ate spicer food so I could have more! The lamb platter was the perfect meal. Each little bowl held a different texture and flavor which could be matched or contrasted in every bite. I loved that it cam with naan (amazing btw) and even a post meal tea and dessert. Will be recommending to anyone that plans to come to Calgary!
This place was phenomenal! My friend and I were visiting from out of town - we live in a pretty big city so at first from the outside The Himalayan didn't seem like too much to be wow'ed by but rather another small shop in a small court. But stepping inside, the restaurant looks very nice and the staff was quite polite. We ordered the creamy chicken curry and basa fish grill to split and it was a good amount of food for us. The basa fish was really tender, and the vegetables at the bottom was able to soak up a lot of flavor. They gave us naan with the curry and two plates of rice for the fish, I was surprised we weren't charged for an extra rice. We ordered both items spicy, and really enjoyed it! There was a nice kick but not overwhelming
Overall good dining experience. I'd say the portions aren't as big as I expected. The entrees come in With rice and plain naan on default. The garlic naan was +$2 and it was interesting we got 3 pieces for garlic naan but only 2 pieces for plain naan. We were expecting family style so maybe that's why the portions weren't as big as expected. The mango moi (mango lassi) was the best I've had for a while - highly recommended. The mango rice pudding was underwhelming I didn't like the taste of the spices and I don't think the rice texture in it add much to it. I much prefer the mango moi. My favorite dish that we ordered was the chili paste stir fry with fish. It was a bit salty but I liked the chili paste and the fish was very soft.
Nepalese food at its finest... I mean this quite seriously. My family and I have been frequenting The Himilayan for years--it's definitely on our restaurant rotation. A bit of a special occasion place for us. Nepalese food is the perfect mix of Chinese and Indian--packed full of flavour. After eating at the Himilayan for years the bar for Nepalese food was high. I'm thinking back to 2018 when my sister and I decided to go on a trekking trip in Nepal. We had all these expectations about the food and were sadly let down for almost the entire trip. Nothing lived up to what we'd had back in Calgary. Curious. Luckily we've got this gem of a restaurant! The Himilayan has it all: great atmosphere, wonderful and attentive staff, and food that is worth talking about. It's family friendly and is great for accommodating everyone! Above is a photo of some of the delicious dinners from my last visit! Here's a quick summary. RATING: 10/10 - The Himilayan We've had the Chau Chau, Takari with Lamb, Chili Stir Fry, Butter Chicken, Himilayan Eggplant and not pictured but an absolute must is the Momos (any type will do!). The above order is pretty consistent for me and my fam. Everything is as incredible as the last. A particular favourite of mine are the Momos, they're simple but so comforting. When Tess and I were in Nepal we had them every which way: steamed, fried, all the momos at all the meals. Another top pick is the Chili Stir-Fry, it's sweet, spicy and oh so yummy! The serving style at the Himilayan is different and efficient. All the dishes, with the exception of Chau Chau, are served in bowls on a long plate with rice, potato salad and naan so everyone gets their individual portions of each. The curries are placed in the centre for everyone to dig in family style. It's brilliant! The Himilayan is currently doing take out--make sure to fit it into your order-in schedule.
Okay, this is truly a "Diamond in the Rough". Hidden between a fish restuarant and a pet shop minding it's own business, all the while, creating some the best mouth watering dishes to satisfy any hunger. Each dish is prepared perfectly to deliver an experience that'll keep your taste buds wanting more. Oh and they have several Vegan options that are amazing. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
Incredible food. The best Nepalese I've had in my life. My fiancee had the Himalayan lamb which came on a grill with long yellow rice, a cold potato dish, and lentil soup. The meat was juicy and flavorful. I had the butter chicken which was tender and savory. The sauce was also an incredible complement to the naan. Servers checked up on us just enough without making it feel intrusive. Very excellent food and attentive service. I wish I lived here. I would come to eat every week if I could.
I can't stop thinking about how great this restaurant is ! My favorite is definitely the lamb that's cooking on the stone when they bring it to your table! My son loves the vegetarian meals that are spiced fantastic along with everything they serve !
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Wanted to try this place out because of the impressive reviews. Would I drive 30 minutes again to eat here? Probably not. Nothing I ate was I NEED TO PLAN MY NEXT visit again! And normally when I'm hyped about something I tell all my friends and tell them when we are going again. Their vegetarian momo dumplings were bomb! Lamb was over cooked had a punch of flavour and very spicy. The shrimp Himalayan was meh. Me and my friend didn't care for it much we dipped the garlic naan bread in that shrimp Himalayan sauce. I really think they need to do a picture menu because especially with a niche ethnic food no one knows what it is or how it looks like I had to go through all the yelp pictures to decide which to get and show the waitress which I wanted to order based on the picture from yelp. And also you NEED to book reservations I barely got a table when I called day of. Overall this is a good place to try a very different ethnic food (similar to Indian in my opinion) but I got sick of it very fast because the flavours were like POW POW. The mix of super spicy seasoned meat with super sweet coconut rice is not for my daily palette. read more
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7 years ago
This restaurant had all of the important factors of a GREAT restaurant. Good food, good service and a good atmosphere. The food was so hot, delicious and fresh. The variety was outstanding. I would definitely recommend and frequent again. read more
Really great food and amazing service. Only wish is that it was closer to me because it would totally be one of my favs. I would not hesitate to recommend to people. I would recommend making reservations if you want to avoid a wait as the place was extremely busy and seems like it would be most nights. The parking lot is really weird here. I would just be very careful of other confused people parking in this uneven, bizarre parking lot. The place looks like it is recently newly renovated. A small bar greets you as soon as you walk in past the doors. You can sit here and dine as well although it would not be ideal unless you are on your own. Lots more tables inside. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful, asking if it was our first time there which it was. We asked for some recommendations and he pointed out the most popular appies, mains, etc. They gave us a basket of chips (?) with some sauces that we munched on while waiting for our ordered food. We started off with the momos which are basically dumplings. Yummy! Definitely a good appetizer, good for sharing. We had the Himalayan egg plant, spinach tarkari and a chicken dish that I can't remember the name of. I want to say the Himalayan but I don't see it with chicken as a meat option on the online menu so I could be wrong. The mains are served with a side of saffron rice and chickpeas which we both liked. The mains are served in a little individual pot like dish so it's easy to place in the middle and share. Everything we ordered was great. You can choose how spicy to get some of your dishes so we got the eggplant on the spicy side and it had a good kick. I've never had an eggplant dish with a texture or flavour like this one, it almost tasted like it was BBQed with a smokey flavour and a more firm texture unlike most eggplant dishes that are very mushy. We had a cake-like dessert dish and a mango pudding and we surprisingly liked the cake dish a lot more. It was very chewy and coconut-y which I loved. Mango dessert wasn't what I expected, it had a lot of other flavours in it that reminded me of something like chai. Would not order if you are looking for a pure mango, extremely fruity dessert but if you are willing to try something different, you can go ahead with this dish! Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and can't wait to go back next time I'm in the mood for asian food. read more
13 years ago
Let's be honest. I was in Calgary for 2days, and wasn't really expecting to be floored by South-Asian Food. But this place, heck, it stood tall against restaurants in cities more popular for food from that part of the world (yes, I am refering to you Vancouver, Seattle, SF). First up, this place is very unassuming...a tad bit shady looking from the outside with its blue neon lights...and is located in a tiny strip mall like area. But once you're in, its really classy. Staff is very courteous. We went in around 8pm (so, no I cannot comment on their lunch buffet)...and didn't find any problem with getting a table right away. Service/Courtesy - 5/5 (the lady that helped us was super nice & resourceful) Food - 5/5 (tip: there's a reason they've dedicated a whole freakin page on the menu to one dish. They're secretly telling you that's what they are really good at. Go ahead, show them you're running low on IQ, and pick something else; another recommendation, is to have the fish pakora [appetizer]...they're really good) Pricey - $$ (pretty economoical...we spent ~$15/person for drinks + food) read more
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For those that are a fan for trying different ethnic cuisines that are reasonably priced, then perhaps The Himalayan is a restaurant for you. Hence it's name, the restaurant serves dishes of Nepalese and Himalayan cuisine. For those wondering what the heck Nepalese cuisine is, perhaps a quick overview of some geography might help. The country Nepal is located in South Asia in the Himalayas where it its neighbouring countries are China and India. As a result both Indian and Chinese cultures have deeply influenced Nepali food where diners will often get an interpretation of the two different cuisines. Located off of 17th Avenue, The Himalayan offers diners a restaurant of a smallish size, but all-around comfy quarters. First timers who are going, I definitely recommend booking a reservation because regardless of how small the party is tables are always full in the restaurant. Despite how packed the restaurant can be, it is not a noisy place where you won't be leaving half-deaf after a dinner. Therefore, this is a great choice to have for both large or small groups of diners who want to have conversations and not shouting wars across the table. The menu caters to both meat-lovers and vegetarians where diners can choose from a variety of curry (tarkari), noodle, fusion-style dinners, and plates from the grill. Nearly all dishes on the menu also include rice and flat-bread with the meal where they are priced at a very reasonable range of $13 to $20. If you have dined in both Indian and Chinese cuisine, you will immediately notice how Nepalese food had adopted the two cultures and infused them into their food. Unlike Indian food where its spices can literally kick you in the ass for being so hot, Nepali food adapts its food to being more of a chutney-style. The infused spices mixed into the food gives diners that wanted spiciness as well as delivering a punch of tangy and sweet flavours all at the same time. Dining at the Himalayan was a great enjoyment, where dishes were nicely portioned, and the staff was so wonderfully accomodating and warm to their customers. Overall, I was happy, my wallet was happy, and my tummy was happy to have had a wonderful dinner at the Himalayan. Dish Recommendations: Jomsom Vegetables Kathmandu Vegetables Coconut Rice (*** for serious - get the god damn coconut rice, it is freakishly good!!!!) read more
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Our party of six was seated pretty promptly for a reservation made in advance even though the place was busy and packed! Our server was pretty quick and friendly and the service throughout the night was good. I ordered this platter on the menu that included a lamb curry, lentil soup, rice and some sides, all very delicious. However the highlight was definitely the coconut naan bread.#$&##* that was so good. Definitely order that to try when you go! Garlic naan was alright too. Price was a little bit on the high side for what your eating, this was dinner I suppose. If the portions where a tiny bigger or price came down it would receive the place perfect five star from me. Worth a visit! read more
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10 years ago
This place was super busy on a Saturday night. That being said, we strolled in around 7:30pm and only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. The host wanted to make sure we weren't upset by a long wait, so he originally estimated the wait at 30 minutes to mentally prepare us. But then a spot opened at the bar, so we swooped right in. Given how packed the tables are, it might be best to sit at the bar. That felt like the only place where your arms weren't pinned to your sides, and your eating surface had plenty of space as well. Per Yelp recommendations, we had the pork momos and lamb dal-bhat. Per the restaurant recommendation, we also had the Nepalese tarkari. The spices in the pork were amazing! I loved the tomato dipping sauce the momos came in as well, and probably would've licked that dish clean if were weren't sitting next to the waiting area crowds. The dal-bhat is almost like a lunch combo, but for dinner. I went with it just cause it allowed me to sample several things in smaller portions. The lamb could've been softer and might be a little tough for some people, but I ate all of it so it obviously wasn't that bad. My husband loved the sauce and kept dipping the bread in the bowl until he was too full to finish his own entree. The lentil soup was really good, not just cause it's cold outside but because it's amazing. Nothing bland nor flat about it. The saag tasted like the Nepalese tarkari but without potatoes. The tarkari can be vegetarian-friendly or with meat. We chose veggies just to try and be healthy. It's so yummy, and the rice is bomb-diggity too. My husband ended up eating all the rice before he could finish the tarkari. Both dishes came with a side of what can only be described as potato salad. However, this ain't your traditional recipe. No idea what spices and sauce was used, but the cold potatoes were a nice contrast to the warm dishes. The dal-bhat also came with mango rice pudding and a choice of tea or coffee. Since it was late, we had the tea. It was actually more like chai, and really soothing after such a meal. Although we were full, we had no trouble polishing off that rice pudding. I wish they had something like this back home!!! read more
I'll have some momo of that please! The Himalayan is a lovely little restaurant over yonder on 17th Ave. With a menu full of interesting eats, servers and staff that take good care of you throughout your meal and glasses filled with cucumber water (mmm... my favourite kind!), it's a guarantee I'll be stopping by here again soon. We ordered momos to start, they're a kind of dumpling filled with vegetable, chicken or pork and each coming with a side dipping sauce. After the momos, I ordered the Himalayan lamb entree-roasted lamb in a creamy tomato, red wine and cashew nut sauce and served with saffron rice, salad and flat bread. It reminded me of a curry. Tip: The kitchen usually prepares a mild version of their dishes. If you like spicy, just ask! There's a lunch buffet Tuesday-Sunday. All you can eat for $12.50. Sounds like my next visit has already been laid out for me! read more
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11 years ago
Fantastic! Excellent! I cannot say enough good things about this place. This is my 4th or 5th visit here- I love the Kathmandu veggies. The atmosphere is comfortable and elegant and the service is polite and courteous. I highly recommend this restaurant if you have not tried it yet- it is one of Calgary's best kept secrets! read more
11 years ago
Quality of food was very good. The service was very good as well and the interior is quite pretty and well decorated. I did find it a bit pricey though. $67 for 2 ppl but I still think it is worth a visit especially if you have haven't tried Nepalese food. We started with chicken momo's. The mains were Himalayan Eggplant (hot) and the Himalayan Grill with Basa. Both were delicious! Melt in your mouth fish and the eggplant was really well seasoned and was actually spicy. We finished off with Mango rice pudding and Cassava cake. Again both were quite tasty. read more
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I've never had Nepalese food before but I'm always open to try something new! A couple friends and I, well my one friend specifically, wanted to go for dinner at The Himalayan as it is one of her favourite places in Calgary. The place was absolutely packed on a Saturday evening so make sure you make reservations if you're going on the weekend. Apparently, they've done renovations recently - it is a small spot so you may have to squeeze in. We were 5 and fit into a corner spot! The place itself has a nice, friendly vibe to it as all the waiters/waitresses are very friendly. We decided to share all the dishes, minus my sister who with her gluten intolerance ordered her own separate entrée. We went with: - Complimentary papadum - light and crunchy, the papadum came with a side dip of mint yoghurt and mango chutney. We were starving (my sis and I didn't really eat all day) and ended up pounding back two of these baskets. - Cottage cheese choyla ($7.50) - cottage cheese is grilled and comes with garlic, ginger, herbs and mustard oil. Served with a side salad and crispy rice flakes and soy beans. The cottage cheese was bland and not worthy of stomach eating space. The flakes/soy beans were the best part of this dish. - Vegetarian chatamari ($7.50) - a traditional Newari rice crepe stuffed with cheese and vegetables and served with a side of mango sauce. Very light, flavourful and enough for all 5 of us to share. - Lamb dal-bhat ($23.00) - this is their traditional platter which consists of lamb, dal (lentils), bhat (saffron rice), saag (spinach in creamy sauce), flat bread and a couple other Nepali side dishes. I had a taste of the lamb and dal, both were good. The dal had a nice spiciness to it. It also includes tea/coffee and dessert at the end. My sis picked the mango rice pudding - I was excited to eat this but I'm not sure if I am a fan of the combination. After trying it, I think I prefer either mango or rice pudding, not both. However, it was presented beautifully. - Tofu chau-chau ($14.00) - flour noodles with tofu, cabbage, carrots, chickpeas, onion, garlic, ginger and soya sauce. The noodles were nicely done (not greasy) and had a good variety of vegetables. - 2x Cottage cheese chilli ($15.00) - stir fried with onion, pepper, tomato, green chilli, soy sauce and Nepali spices. I'm not sure why we ordered two of the same (left the ordering to someone else) but one is more than enough. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste and a little too similar to the eggplant dish. Oh well, I guess this is what happens when you eat with a vegetarian. - Cottage cheese and peas ($14.00) - creamy fenugreek leak based sauce, which was delicious. Great for sopping up with the flat bread. - Eggplant is my favourite so I was happy with this dish but as said above, the flavours and spices were a bit too similar with the cottage cheese chili dish. I'm a bit surprised by the high rating - when I see that, I expect mind blowing, delicious flavours coming my way. Maybe it's because we requested the dishes to be mild (one friend can't handle spice)? Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes (meat makes everything better right)? I dunno, it might be a combination of factors but I left wanting more. If I were to give it a rating, a 3.5 star is right on the money. read more
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My experience at the Himalayan was an exceptional one, not only because of the taste and service per se, but for the tranquil, almost soothing, rhapsody that is played throughout the dining experience. I would liken it to meditating at a waterfall, or the relief after a yoga session--in the sense that it felt spiritually and emotionally satisfying. The music created an atmosphere of warmth, peace and set the tone of the experience I started with the Momos as an appetizer.(Recommended by many people) The freshly prepared, handmade Momos had a chewy texture, full of meat and spices, and each complimented their own counterparts. (The plate was emptied before I could take a picture) For the main, I had the Himalayan Grill option with chicken. Perfectly seasoned chicken, yet succulent and juicy at the same time. (how do you do that?) The veggies and rice also orchestrated in the background, emphasizing the forte of the flavours. In the end, all I can say is: The Himalayan is worth the reservation in advance, the hassle of parking and the fact that it is open 4-5hrs daily. It gives that balance of flavours, service, personal and spiritual satisfaction that leaves you lost in another world. read more
7 years ago
Make Reservation! I used to just walk in. But after the new renovation, dinning there on a Tuesday night, OMG it was fully booked! (I am very happy for this place!) Always start with the pork mo:mo; the dumplings are very juice. Mango Fruity (shrimp) is the must order main course for me! Very creamy and rich! Dipping the sauce with the Flatbread just delicious! For dessert, I love the homemade mango cream & ice-cream! Thick and rich and creamy and not super sweet and ... just loving it! The main courses used to come with salad and that was the only thing I did not like, but now they changed to some peas and beans, I think they are better! read more
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Tried the buffet, interesting dishes only 1 medium spicy (and labeled as such), food was nice, probably authenticbut a little cold Otherwise moving to the 5th star read more
Excellent service. Excellent food. We got a few things to share as a group of four. Basically everything is great. We got an additional order of garlic naan cause it was so delicious. All the meat and fish and curries were flavourful. The ambience is great for a cozy night together. The chai is amazing as well as the mango dessert. Highly recommended! read more
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