First off, the service was great. Since we were unfamiliar with the food and the menu, they took ample time to explain everything and let us sample a few things. That informed our decisions. The tikka masala bowl was delicious. It lacked spice as is, but they had chili oil on the table to mix in to your comfort level. The mango lassi was also good. It was more sweet, like it had a coconut milk base instead of Greek yogurt. To me that was more tasty. I would avoid the naan. It's microwaved and not as good as elsewhere. Come see Harry and the crew, they'll treat you well. read more

Zimbu Himalayan Bistro - Tikka Masala bowl with garlic naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - SANDY, Utah

Service was great. This was my first time here and they walked me through my order. Helped me decide what would be the best! The food is absolutely delicious. I love the classic tikka masala and my son ordered the chicken chili. The chicken chili is more of a spicy chicken and the flavor on that is incredible. Definitely worth getting! The momo was perfect for my 4 year old and she scarfed all 10 up! A 5/5 stars for this joint! Very clean and lots of seating. read more

Zimbu Himalayan Bistro - CHANA MASALA (Comes with White Rice) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - SANDY, Utah

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Came here with a friend today for lunch. Neither one of us had been before, but we quite enjoyed it. Casual setting where you go through a line and create your own meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful! I chose the veggie pulau rice, steamed vegetables and vindalu sauce with added cabbage for garnish. All of the flavors worked really well together! I like spicier dishes, so the vindalu was perfect! I also got a gulab jamun for dessert to go. I've had it served warm before, so it was a little odd to have it cold. Since I brought it home, I just popped it in the microwave for a few seconds. I don't live nearby, so I don't know if I'll be back, but I think they have a location in the downtown food court. Will definitely have to check it out! read more

Zimbu Himalayan Bistro - Veggie pulao rice with steamed vegetables and vindalu sauce! Nice and flavorful!! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - SANDY, Utah

Zimbu is a refreshing alternative to your usual dining experience. They are worthy of their high Yelp rating. As of this writing, next week (February 20-22) they are having a Second Anniversary special with 50% off dine in or take out. I highly recommend you support this business and try them out. Nepalese flavors are similar to Indian food, but the dishes are different. Here, you build a bowl or build a roll. You pick your base (kind of rice, pulao or noodles), protein (or vegetarian choice), and your choice of sauces. And you choose if you want stir fried veggies or fresh veggies. We got a bowl and a roll. The roll is a Nepalese version of a burrito. For the bowl, we chose the rice, but not the white Basmati rice, it was basically a fried rice with vegetables and it was good. The protein was Timmur chicken, nicely spiced (not hot spicey). And we had it with Vindalu sauce. We chose the fresh veggies that had cucumber chunks, shredded carrots, green onions, and didn't opt for the jalapeño peppers. This was very tasty. The fresh veggies made it. The flavors combined were just delicious. We also tried a roll with Tikka chicken, Mango Tamarind dressing, and Tikka sauce for the dipping sauce. Also tasty. Be warned: This thing is HUGE. The Tikka chicken is chicken breast, but it was moist and tender. I forgot to exclude the jalapeños and got a few bites that were potent, but I fished them out. The jalapeños rubbed enough oil into the veggies that even when removed, provided a nice kick for me. We also tried the momo's. These are dumplings filled with spiced chicken. I think the spice was similar to the Timmur chicken. The sauce that it was in was spicey. I guess if you're living in a cold climate, you gotta have those spices to warm you up! We both had mango lassi. So good. There was an Indian restaurant we went to here in Sandy that the mango lassi just tasted off. This was good and was a good complement to the meal. The owner comped us a dessert to share and it was a traditional Gulab Jamun, a deep fried dough balls drenched in syrup, about an inch-and-a-half in diameter. One was enough for the both of us as it is super sweet. Service was very friendly and caring. They made sure we understood everything every step of the way. The restaurant is cozy. All the tables are along one wall all the way down the length of the restaurant. We will be going again next week for their anniversary special. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

Incredible service. I felt like a friend who they were feeding. Hari and Cava (I hope I spelled it right!) were the kindest and took their time with helping me find out what to eat. And once we got the food, oh my goodness. Wow. It tastes like my dad's homemade food when he spends all day cooking. There were a few moments in the meal when I wanted to cry. So much flavor, so warm, perfect textures of the chicken, the seasoned rice was beyond delicious. And then you get it all on this beautiful colorful plate. Next time, I'm bringing friends and getting their dumplings, which take about 10 min to heat up. read more

Zimbu Himalayan Bistro - Seasoned rice, spicy chicken, masala sauce - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - SANDY, Utah

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***Closed**** Came to try it after seeing a TikTok and it's now Thai Land. Which is yummy, but we also wanted to try Zimbu :( read more

Located in a new shopping area, it's easy to drive by thinking stores are still under construction. They have two entrance/exit doors, streetside and parking lot side of a nice new building. Great that there's lots of free parking available! I arrived at 11 a.m. when the restaurant opened. The seats and tables were clean, the floor was spacious, and the decor was welcoming. They were rocking oldies on the musical Playlist at the time :) The customer service is fantastic! The employee behind the counter provided me with samples of the different sauces so I could make a better ordering decision. He also graciously explained the ingredients in the different "base" and proteins available for the curry bowl. I dined in and enjoyed every bite of the tofu veggie pulao with tikka sauce. The spicy tofu had a nice kick to it so I was glad to also try their refreshing almond milk beverage. Yum, that had a hint of saffron and small pieces of pistachio. I appreciate the level of professional conversation from the employee that served me today. He was knowledgeable about all the items they have and he was genuinely happy to serve a delicious meal and beverage. I'll return to try other menu items :) read more

Zimbu Himalayan Bistro - Tofu, veggie pulao, and Tikka sauce - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - SANDY, Utah

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food quality: 5/5 service: 5/5 cleanliness: 5/5 value: 5/5 Really great place fast and delicious Indian and Nepalese food! We felt welcomed the moment we walked in - the staff is always so nice. The food is fresh and our favorite item on the menu are the Chicken Momos - don't skip on them! Their curry bowls and appetizers are fantastic as well. Can't wait to go back and keep this in my normal food rotation! read more

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Friendly Himalayan/Nepali fast food joint in Sandy has numerous combinations of tasty food for a scrumptious meal. You move down the line to construct your plate, customizing your order. Multiple proteins and sauces, plus you can add desserts (ex: gulab jamun) or drinks (ex: mango lassi). This place is locally owned and has very pleasant service. The owner, Kapil, will answer any questions you have and also make insightful suggestions based on your palate. Tip: don't be afraid to ask for samples because you get them. Kapil and staff are very eager to help you find your preferred combination of flavors and spiciness. Tip 2: if you want "momo" (Himalayan dumplings), order them before you go through the line. They take about 10 minutes to make, so you'll have them mostly cooked by the time your party orders and dishes are constructed. read more

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Rating (maximum points = 5) Value for money: 5 - be sure to check if there is a Groupon deal. Cleanliness: 5 Food Quality: 3 Customer Service: 5 Look and Feel (Ambiance): 4 Thank you, Come Again?: 4 My party, and I were looking for a new place to eat just before an escape room activity. We saw that Groupon offered a deal for Zimbu and so we decided to try it out. The Groupon deal costed $16 for $25 worth of food. https://www.groupon.com/deals/zimbu-nepali-indian-cuisine We went on Halloween night when there was not a lot of customers in the restaurant. By the time we arrived, the food was well overcooked and have been sitting in the warmer stations for quite some time. I could tell that a lot of the meat and paneer was dried out and not very appetizing. Zimbu's serving style reminds me a lot of the restaurant chain called Zao. They offered the option to make custom bowls. First you choose your base of rice or a salad. Second, you choose your protein (options include chicken, pork or paneer). You can always skip any protein if you'd like. Lastly, you get the option to add on vegetables and a choice of sauce. Since it was slow, the staff was kind enough to offer a samples of the different sauce options. Some of the sauce was spicy, some were more on the side of sweet. Tikka Masala Bowl: I ended up choosing rice with a bit of salad mix as my base. Added chicken, veggies and topped it with the classic Tikka Masala sauce. Chicken was dry but the sauce helped bring it back to life and moisten it back up. Curry Dumplings a.k.a Momos: My sister had previously tried out this restaurant and recommended to order the handmade curry dumplings prior to your arrival. Since they are made fresh, you could be waiting about 15 to 20 mins. Not ideal if you're short on time. The fresh dumplings are very tasty and filling. I would recommend everything to try them if you have the time to wait. Overall, I would return to the restaurant to give it a second try. Even though the food wasn't as fresh as I hoped it would be (with the exception of the dumplings - super tasty), the staff was really kind and open to us asking questions. Zimbu provides classic Nepalese and Indian influenced cuisines. There are two locations for Zimbu. One located in downtown City Creek and the other in Sandy. Would you go? Let me know. Follow me for all the Salt City sips and trips. read more

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Very interesting and yummy! My husband introduced me and we shared a bowl and one of my favorite Easten foods, Samosas. We got the flavored rice, tiki masala sauce and coconut curry. They both were similar to Indian but a twist, not the same at all! It was tasty and we'll come back for the recommendation, Momo. The employees were a delight and everything is very clean and modern. read more

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The service was great, and the mo:mo tasted just like the authentic flavors from the streets of Kathmandu -- absolutely delicious. I also tried their paneer chilli with the in-house garlic chili sauce, and it was top-notch. The whole atmosphere was cozy and welcoming - definitely a spot I'd recommend! read more

Zimbu Himalayan Bistro - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - SANDY, Utah

The concept behind this restaurant is promising--offering a customizable experience where you can choose your proteins, rice or veggie noodles, and a variety of sauces. However, the execution falls short due to an incredibly slow service, which is surprising for a place that seems to position itself as a fast-casual establishment. While the food itself was decent, nothing particularly stood out, and the painfully slow service detracted from the overall experience. I was expecting a quicker and smoother process given the setup, but unfortunately, the inefficiency overshadowed the meal. One item we ordered said oh that will take 15 minutes. You should've ordered that at the beginning... Like how would we have known that? read more

The best thing we had was the chicken momo. It was outstanding! We gobbled them up and wish that we had ordered more. Zimbabwean is a fast and casual restaurant, so you pick a sauce, protein, and a starch for most of the entrees. The dining room is pretty simple, but functional. More of a spot for a quick lunch than for a dining experience. Service was fast. read more

All of the food at this place is phenomenal and you really can't go wrong with ordering anything off of their menu. The owner is obviously very passionate about good food and goes out of his way to make sure that you find the dish that you'll enjoy the most, so be sure to ask about samples when you go in. I highly recommend the MoMos, which are made fresh while you wait and come with a savory sauce on the side. read more

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They have the best mono's and Samosas in Utah. The mono's are made to order and have to wait but well worth the wait.

This place is amazing! The service is excellent and the food flavors are a symphony for your taste buds. The mango Lassi was delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

Delicious food! We had the vege pulao with the chili paneer and tikka masala sauce. Delicious! The samosas were great too, but spicy. Highly recommend. Great options for vegetarians and meat eaters too. read more

Get the Momo! Eat it with the soup that it comes with and the hot sauce that's in a jar not the bottle. Restaurant is very clean and staff are friendly. Lots of parking spaces. read more

Boo Zimbu! It looks so fresh and clean, we though it had to be good. The Tikka chicken was so dry. No amount of sauce could make up for it and the sauce was meh. When I went back for more napkins, I saw a large tub of orange chicken breasts sitting on the counter. They had not moved in the 20 minutes or so since we placed our order the kid was busy cleaning up but there they sat. I mention the color just to point out that at least they were cooked but no cover over them and no steam coming off. We also got a side of spring rolls, which were served with fry sauce! Why in the world is there fry sauce in an Indian restaurant? read more

I went to grab a quick bite and ended up in this place. Would have been a better day had I just not eaten. I ordered some noodles with chicken. $11.00 on the menu. The chicken was dry and flavorless, the noodles were non existent. She was actually scraping the heating dish that was mostly empty. They barely covered the bottom of my dish. Looking at the lack of food I asked for a price of Nan bread. It showed a plate with several pieces on it so I thought it fill the gap in my gut. It came to the table a bit later. 1 piece that was raw and burnt at the same time. Of course the drink was another 3 bucks bringing my total to $17 for lunch. Most of it ended up in the trash. I guess I should have known better as it was lunch time and the place was empty. Avoid this at all costs. Perhaps they will be replaced soon by a lunch place with some choice and flavor. read more

My family tried Zimbu on a whim. We really enjoyed it. It's fast casual Indian food. I had the tikka chicken curry bowl. My only complaint is that it was on the bland, not only unspicy, but lacking some flavor. My husband had the coconut curry which he liked. We got our daughter some samosas which were too spicy for her. They don't really indicate on the menu which dishes are spicy. We would have liked to try the momo but didn't want to wait. read more

Very friendly people, excellent customer service, delicious food. Owner came to check on us, got a lot of food for not much. I recommend it. read more

Zimbu Himalayan Bistro - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - SANDY, Utah

Really yummy, flavorful, and quick food. They have some vegan options as well. Restaurant was clean and staff was very kind and helpful.

Great food, good price, really unique cuisine. Kind of a cross between Indian and Thai. Owner is super friendly and responsive.

Very Poor service. They're eta was 11:30 and they didn't show until after 12:30. Extremely disappointed in the experience.

Very good food. You can smell the spices as soon as you walk in. I would highly recommend the chicken momo. Service was also excellent. Very helpful in selections. read more

Zimbu Himalayan Bistro - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - SANDY, Utah

We saw it when we went into dirty bird next door and came back to try. It was ok, a little underwhelming for anyone that enjoys fresh curry on the regular. Sort of had the sitting around all day feel, especially the spring rolls and samosas which were in a heat box and terrible. We ordered some "fresh" Naan, but it was just reheated and not very good either. read more

The food here was so fresh and incredibly tasty! The idea of building a bowl with a base, a protein and a sauce is perfection-- you can adjust to your choice of spicy. The chicken momo was excellent! A must try! The garlic naan was also excellent! The service was friendly, and you can sample if you need to! Great little place! Be sure to go! read more

I recently tried Zimbu, at their new location in Sandy. Now, there are a lot of Indian/Nepali restaurants around, so what makes this different? Let me tell you! It's a fast casual, build your own curry bowl place, with a light modern vibe. While they do have some entree dishes you can choose from, building your own curry bowl is definitely the way to go! Choose your base, protein, veggie, and sauce for only $11.49! Unsure what a certain meat or sauce is? No problem, they'll give you a little sample of it to try. How cool right? The staff is so friendly, quick to help, and were so accommodating. I chose the Veggie Pulao (which is basically just basmati rice with diced veggies in it), the Timmur Chicken (which I had never had before, but after trying a sample, liked the peppery flavor), Stir Fry Vegetables (they were steamed mixed Asian vegetables that were soft and didn't have much flavor), then topped the meat and veggies with the Coconut Sauce (which is a Coconut Korma sauce). I liked what I chose, but want to go back and try other combinations. I also splurged and got the Samosas and Spring Rolls and they were heaven! Exactly what you think classic Samosas and Spring Rolls will taste like. The secret MVP is the dipping sauce it tastes like a vinegar Sweet & Sour sauce that cuts the fattiness of getting fried. I swear I could drink that sauce! Lol. I will definitely be ordering those again! I would definitely suggest checking this place out! Affordable, easy, and tasty. read more

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The food is amazing and at a very good price, the staff is also very helpful and friendly!

Really good custom Indian food. Pick your base, protein, sauce and sides. I opted for a spicy chicken (not Tikka but can't remember the name) and the coconut sauce, with diced cucumbers on the side. Flavor was really good. Please bring this concept to the east coast! read more

Absolutely amazing. Went with some coworkers and we all loved it. Very fresh and loved the idea. Will definitely go back.

Darn good. And not that hot if you're worried about spice. You can build your own bowl or order a dish. Rice or noodles, protein, and sauce. They also have samosa chat! Fast, friendly. Fun vibe. Happy to see this place open close to us! read more

Mixed feelings. Service was friendly and fast, excellent flavor, and the price of the main dish was very reasonable. The chicken had a lot of gristle though, and the naan was perhaps the worst I've ever had. It was soggy to the point of being inedible. The dogs liked it. read more

Stopped in to eat here today and the food was really good. We ordered the chicken Momo , chicken coconut curry noodle dish , and the Samosa Chaat. We were very pleased with the authenticity and taste of the food. Would come back again . HIDDEN GEM .. read more

Really good and very reasonable prices. I'm only visiting the area, but if I lived here I would be a regular - I'd really like to try everything in the menu. Can be a little spicy so be careful. read more

Incredible food! The make your own curry bowl is so delicious. Large servings and great service.

Zimbu recently opened their second location in Sandy. I was super excited that I can only drive 5 mins to devour their delicacies. They have also revamped their menu, which was very easy to follow. The guy at the food station was very helpful and nice. They have options to pick from basmati rice, fried rice and noodles, and you can pick your sides. We got noodles with chicken, and picked our sauce and added any condiments we wanted. We also got their pork chilli rice bowl which was my favorite, and their jhol momo ( chicken dumpling with tomato based soup sauce). It was perfect for this cold weather. So, if you are looking to try grab something yummy with quick and exceptional service then Zimbu is your spot...you will not regret it read more

Great discovery on a new restaurant in the neighborhood. I look forward to sampling many different dishes on future visit. The food was fresh and tasty. read more