Cafe Himalaya

I'm new to Tibetan food, so I was really excited to try this place that I keep hearing so much about. The food quality was great and the prices were right. To start, we got the beef momos and the tangtsel salad, which was basically a pickled cabbage salad with some nice spices mixed in. Also got the chili chicken, which was a great mix of tomato-based saucy and spicy (don't forget to drizzle the lemon!) My only criticism would be that the chili chicken dish was that the dish was mostly crisp and not enough chicken. Will be back to try some other dishes from the menu.

This is a New York City mainstay. Getting fresh ingredients and good home style cooking in this town is NOT EASY. This place has had it down for a long time, no nonsense. I am vegetarian / vegan and this place is perfectly accommodating. It is a simple dining room, perfect for a quick bite with friends or solo. Tip generously! Not a lot of gimmick-free restaurants left around. Love the Tibetan vibes. Potatoes, egg noodles, dahl soup etc. always hit the spot. Ginger tea.

This is by far the best place I have ever been. I have tried four dishes. chili chicken 8/10 chili shrimp 7/10 , and fried noodles (Gyathuk Tapka) 9/10 and last, but definitely not least chicken momos 100/10 , which are pan fried. I absolutely love that best momos in New York City. I would definitely recommend I would goback definitely.

Ordered the beef momos which were pan fried to perfection. Filling was delicate and delicious. Beware, they are juicy. The beef Shapta was rich and spicy and the star of the meal. the sauteed noodles had a hint of spice as well. Amazing food at a great price.

This hole in the wall joint has been on my list for a long time! Definitely worth the hype! The food was sooo good! We got the pan fried chicken momo, chili chicken, Thai iced tea and paratha. All of it was excellent and so affordable! Service was fast and so attentive. Definitely will be back and highly recommend. Like sexy redd said, 5/5 this place is a TEN!

Very authentic and delicious momos! I love their spicy butternut squash chilly as well.

Very nice hole in the wall, great place for Tibetan food. Love coming here when I just want a quick snack and I’m in a rush. Bathroom could be a bit cleaner. Nice and friendly staff.

Did not understand the hype 😅 pretty average food and not particularly special. Beef Momos are decent, the veggies monos are lacking in flavor. Also got the goat curry and gyatuk ngopa (sauteed noodles) and they are not bad, but nothing to write home about. The bocha tibetan tea (butter + salt tea) was interesting but it was quite salty, almost like a buttery broth.

I tried pan-fried shogok momo takpa (potato dumplings) and tsel phing (bean thread noodles with paratha). The momos had a delicious filling with plenty of spices, and I enjoyed the flavors and textures of the tsel phing. The flaky paratha on the side made for a unique touch. Prices were very reasonable for about $26 for a large meal.

All of the dishes were good overall! I really enjoyed the dumplings and how flavorful it was. The avocado salad was also a good appetizer. The coldness of the potatos kind of took me by surprised. The beef supta was just ok although it was one of the most popular items. It was a bit too sweet and the sauce had a taste similar to a combination of ketchup and siracha. I loved the texture of the noodles but the spices and flavors were not mixed in very well so sometimes it tasted too bland while flavorful in others. The mango lassi was a great addition to the meal and I would highly recommend. For the price, coziness, and the food, Cafe Himalaya is a solid restaurant.

Small place but very fast turnover. Give it 15ish mins and you'll likely get a table Service is no fluff and to the point Definitely try the momos with the hot sauce. Felt more like dumplings though. Not a bad thing. We tried the crispy noodles with veggies and chicken - was very flavorful and yummy We tried the lamb curry - it tastes 99% like the home made Sunday stew we make in Calcutta. Amazing subtle flavors - squeeze some lemon juice in, mash the potatoes with a fork and then eat this flavor bomb. AMAZING!! Chili chicken was a little too sweet for na although the idea was there - crispy tangy some veggies Darjeeling tea comes with milk and sugar so you don't really get a lot of Darjeeling tea flavor But that's said on the menu so you can decide accordingly Overall, no frills places for good food. Everything is about 16$ ish. There's a 4% cash discount

Love going to Cafe Himalaya for a no frills, casual, and affordable meal! With nothing over $16 on the menu, you can be sure that you'll end up with a full belly and a happy wallet. Last time we went to Cafe Himalaya, we ordered their pan fried Sha Momo (traditional Tibetan beef dumplings), Sha Thukpa (noodle soup with vegetables and shrimp), and their Chili Chicken. My favorite was 100% the Sha Momo. It was pan fried to a crisp and the filling was seasoned perfectly. The dish came with a chili sauce and some pickled cabbage, which balanced out the dish well. Their noodle soup tasted very homey and I can see it being a great dish if you're ever in the mood for a warm bowl of noodle soup that reminds you of something your mom would make for you. The Chili Chicken was just ok. It's sweet and sour, a flavor combination that I'm a fan of, but the breading was a little too thick for me. Overall, it's a great place for a cheap and yummy meal. Would highly recommend coming for the momos!

No frills but the food is fire. They have a butternut curry that is to die for. I can't stop thinking about it. Spicy

In a world where we are now wearing ski goggles that operate as a computer-iphone hybrid to stack on to our reality, it's always refreshing to go to a restaurant where the host is frantically writing down names with a bic pen into a small notepad. The current tech boom kind of lost me at the apple watch, as I found it way too overwhelming to get texts to my wrist ahahaha. I pulled up to Cafe Himalaya fresh out of the steam room hungrier than a 2008 Kobe Bryant, willing to do anything to prove he doesn't need Shaq to win a ring. On a Friday night at primetime, I was told by a short Tibetan looking host/waiter/food runner/busboy hybrid it was a 15-20 minute wait. He was doing it ALL in there shoutout to my boy. I couldn't help but smile when we sat down, as time seemingly hasn't changed this place. I've never been to the Tibetan region of the world, but I can only imagine this is what it would feel like. The dining area of Cafe Himalaya is one 700 sf room (ballpark) that consists of about 20 war torn two tops, a handwritten chalkboard of popular menu items, old pictures of the region littering the walls, and a smell that just feels like you have teleported out of nyc and straight to the Himalayas... not that I've been to the Himalayas but.... a man could dream can't he? We put in Ruthang Momo soup, Chasha Momo, Sha Momo, Chicken Curry, and the Shapta. Everyone kept saying momo this momo that, but momo is just a Tibetan dumpling so don't be intimidated. People just love to sound sophisticated and cultured like that smh... BUT THE MOMO WAS ABSOLUTE HEAT OH MY GOODNESS. I'm still dreaming about the momo soup, which at $5.99 is a mf STEAL! Inflation buster territory. It was 4 traditional Tibetan beef momo in a light broth with some veggies that packed a flavor that warmed my soul. I can't stop thinking about it. Wherever I go I've been seeing that bowl of Ruthang momo soup..... The other 16 Momo (8 beef, 8 chicken) we ordered and demolished were also delicious, but the beef was dubbing the chicken. I feel like everyone likes beef better than chicken though haha. But what do I know? Don't let me tell you how to live your life. My Shapta, which was traditional Tibetan spicy beef w/ veggies and a side of rice, hit the spot as well. Just quality food packed with flavor but not in an overwhelming way... and was a beast portion size for $15.99, albeit not inflation buster territory. The interior here was one of the coziest environments I've been in in the city. Although it was packed, I felt like I could take a breath. Places with character like this calm me down a bit and take me out of the hustle bustle of nyc that can chew you up and spit you out if you're not careful. Alright, I'm doing the most now but I really do love this place. One of my favorite things about nyc is that you can live here for years and never go to a place like this. They are just sitting there, waiting to be found. Hell, I never even thought about Tibetan cuisine until this place haha. But I learned, and I will now proceed to tell everyone with two ears about Momo until they ask "Wait, what's Momo?" just so I can feel superior and say "WAIT.......YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT MOMO!?!?!" Thank you, Cafe Himalaya. Thank you, Momo. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

This is my goto takeout spot. I absolutely love their cabbage salad (refreshing and surprisingly filling). I've also had their momos, noodles, and chili chicken. I would repeat order everything except maybe the chilli chicken. The service is very quick and the staff is friendly. It is extremely no frills ie limited seating and warm. I wouldn't ever find there personally but the food is absolutely worth it

Absolutely delicious. Everything. Thukpa was warm and homey and flavorful. The momos were also delicious. Prices extremely fair too. Highly recommend this spot !!!

Very yum, highly recommend if you're in the area! I had the momos with mango lassi and I was very full after

1st time, I stop by. I was expected more tasty...vegetables need to be more cooked. Esp Onions. It was still low and hard to eat when they cut very large pieces. We waited about 10-15min. I liked the cozy and homey atmosphere. I enjoyed it it food was ok.

Good food and fast service, they have good gluten free and vegan/vegetarian options, would recommend

I had a great time at Cafe Himalaya. A couple of friends and I met up to hang out because we haven't in a while. The food is great, flavorful, and tasty. Definitely will come back and try some other entrees. Even the wine was good and overall not very expensive, which is always a good thing. The place is small, and outside seating consists of a table of four. However, they can fit another table outside if needed. So enjoy, and you can actually have and hear your conversation .

Absolutely amazing. I came here two times and never regretted it. All their food is so good and homey and definitely so authentic. The price here is actually a lot compared to the ones I tried in Queens but they probably have a high rent to pay compared to over there, hence why it's easier to get here when I live a train stop away versus riding 1 hour on the subway. My top dishes are the chili dofu and the gyathuk takpa! The chili dofu is so addicting and has a really amazing flavor that makes you want more and more. The gyathuk takpa is interesting because the noodles are crispy and it tastes really good with the veggies on top! The other ones I got was the tsel khowa and the other lamb curry and those are not as memorable. I also always get the momo which is a staple. I would say that the price is kind of a lot for these dishes and it's over 50 dollars whenever I eat here since appetizer and mains both cost a bit over 10 dollars- we end up getting more than what we expect since the portions are reasonable but not huge to really share with two. There was also cockroaches here the last time I came so that's something to note as well but this area is usually filled with them and it's not too alarming for me but I would bump 1 star down from the 5 for that - overall cleanliness, high pricing and service is slow.

This will be my second time getting momos. The momos were delicious. Much better than the ones I got at a mini food hall in Maryland. Although the beef momos were so delicious, I'm not sure if I would choose them over dumplings as they were 4-5x the cost but they were definitely worth the occasional splurge. I also tried the sauté noodles with shrimp. I still can't pinpoint what it tasted like. It was very unique and different from other Asian noodle dishes I've had before. Come check this place out!

Good and efficient !! I wish i was hungrier bc all i tried was the himalayan salad (spicy one w cauliflower potatoes peas tofu) it was v good cold and fresh for this hot day even if i wasnt crazy abt the treatment of the tofu (kind of just cut up raw in the sauce). I alr know i wld have loved the momos and other dishes so im looking forward to coming back!

Welcome to the BEST Tibetan restaurant you'll ever go to, which also happens to be my favorite restaurant ever!! My aunt and I discovered this spot years ago and it has been our spot ever since. The food is spectacular and never fails me with incredible flavor. The owners are such nice people that make you feel like you're family. We are always well taken care of. Although it's a small spot there's seats outside, which is great in the summer. I literally go to eat Sha momos and paratha. It's my top two favorite things that I ALWAYS get. Their fried rice is great as well. They have bottle of wines for a great price for that area. I highly recommend.

This place does not take reservations, so you have to wait outside to be seated. We waited for about half an hour outside as the restaurant itself is quite small. Service was typical and food came out rather quickly. I ordered the darjeeling tea, the momos, and the gyathuk takpa. The darjeeling tea had a hint of minty flavor and was overall quite pleasant to sip on throughout the meal as it helped cut through the heaviness of the other dishes. The momos were alright; the dough was thicker than I am used to. They were not phenomenal and you can get better ones in Jackson Heights. The gyathuk takpa are fried noodles topped with vegetables and meat. I really enjoyed the presentation of the dish, but the noodles were sitting in a bit of residual oil from the frying on the plate, which was a little off-putting. Overall, this is a cute local restaurant for some good eats.

Small, friendly, and priced well! This place is like that nice hole in the wall joint which you've probably walked without much consideration. Go in, get fed, be happy! Portion to price ratio is damn good for NYC. Full of flavor and spice .. if that's your thing.

A no fuss veg/non-veg Tibetan restaurant that keeps it real. I'm not a vegetarian but only ordered their vegetarian dishes and all were satisfactory.

Absolutely delicious food with plentiful portions at a cheap price (especially for a sit down place in NYC)! I had never eaten himalayan food before but I think if you've eaten Indian before you would be somewhat familiar w the flavors. Was also perfect for my bf and I as a meat eater/veg--ton of options for both. Would highly recommend the paratha and the veggie momo, and the darjeeling tea was delicious--can't stop thinking about it.

Chicken thukpa, the best, tastiest, spiciest, chicken noodle soup in town, loaded with noodles and veggies in a nice spicy broth.as well as some chickenI appreciated my server giving me the "it's spicy, you know"'warning , made me feel I was ordering something slightly dangerous as well as tasty. Momos and more in the menu are also great but chicken thukpa is my go to dish ad the weather gets cooler. Therapeutic too reasonably priced and good service for a small busy place

Inconspicuous spot but great food and service. We had momos, chasha shamdey (lamb) and fried rice with chicken. Food is tasty. Service is fast. Not good for large groups. Excellent choice.

I went here for years and years when I lived in NYC. I recently came to visit and went for this old fave after 4 years living in LA. It is still affordable and still as delicious as the first time I ate it. I can't believe this hidden gem is still here and so consistently GOOD. I only wish there was one in LA as well.

Inexpensive family owned Himalayan/Nepalase gem in the Lower East Side! Options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike! Food: If you are not familiar with this type of cuisine, be sure to check out their upper back wall, which has the most popular dishes (separated into vegetarian and non-vegetarian options). The menu also has clear descriptions of the ingredients in each dish. It tastes like a cleaner, healthier, and lighter version of other Asian styles. - Chasha Momo: chicken dumplings - definitely a popular dish at this restaurant! Don't forget to dip them in the chili sauce that they provide on the side. - Sha Momo: beef dumplings - can never have enough dumplings on the table! This is also great to dip in the chili sauce. The dumplings all come with 8 pieces, which is a generous portion and great for sharing! - Chili Dofu: homemade taste with fresh quality ingredients. I personally love tofu, which pairs well with the sauce, onions, bell peppers, and tomato (with rice of course!). I am a spice addict, so I don't find this dish to be spicy at all, but if you have a low tolerance, then there are plenty of other options that are not spicy. - Mango Lassi: yummy, fresh, and packed with mango flavor. They also have a decent selection of smoothies and do offer a limited beer and wine list too. Atmosphere: While there is outdoor and indoor dining, this is a small neighborhood hole in the wall style restaurant, so it might be tough if you have a large group of people. We came late on a weekday night, so there was no wait. Location is convenient as it is close to the nightlife in the LES. Service: Excellent! They let us add an additional table since we had more people come later. They only take 2 credit cards max per party, so if you are with a group of people, keep that in mind! Overall: Based on my personal palate, I would probably gravitate towards spicier and more flavorful Asian cuisine, but I would definitely come back here for a night that I want a lighter, healthier, and inexpensive option!

Only tried two dishes--potato dumplings and chili chicken--which were both delicious. I look forward to returning to try more!

Short review: Cheap tasty Tibetan food. Would recommend their chili chicken and their shapta the most but the rest were good. The tsel shesha was my favorite veggie dish but in general I preferred the meat here. Also as noted early, outstanding paratha. Worth it for $2. Went here with a small group a while back. Note that Tibetan food has a lighter flavor spectrum compared to Indian so if you're looking for a spicier kick, I'd suggest another spot. However if your looking for Himalayan food and looking for a cheaper place in the overpriced area that is the border of East Village/LES and to support a local mom and pop spots, this was quite good. In terms of drinks I had a ginger tea which had a super strong ginger flavor (they gave honey to add, it was alright) and I had a butter tea/bocha later which was better and tasty. They also have Chai and absurdly cheap lassi including mango and banana. Shoutouts go to their paratha first of. Perfect texture and it oddly had a strong coconut flavor. Unsure if they make theirs in coconut milk or something due to that flavor but really tasty and highly recommended like everyone else says. We got a few vegetarian dishes. The tsangsel was essentially coleslaw with a light sesame dressing and it was a light refreshing dish. The aloo katsa which we got soon after was the Tibetan lighter version of aloo dum. It was also pretty tasty. To round out the small dishes, I can't describe the black channa salad as tasting anything but of the veggies it consisted of. I could imagine it selling well in a health food store. The tsel shesha, a sauteed spicy mixed vegetable, was my favorite of the vegetarian options. This consisted of mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, carrots, & spinach, and it was very well flavored. Would recommend For meat, the chili chicken was outstanding and probably my favorite of the dishes. Nicely spiced and not too sweet. The shapta (stir fried spicy beef) was also very good with little strips of chewy tasty beef. The momos (I believe we got one of each type) had a good texture but I have had some from momo specialty shops so it's hard to compete. The sha khowa consisted of a light curry with beef or chicken and it was also good served with "bean thread noodles" which had a fun texture. The final dish with meat was the gyathuk ngopa a fried noodle dish with veggies and shrimp. It reminded of some Chinese places (I presume some influence) and it was a tasty noodle dish. For dessert, we got something called Deysee which I haven't found outside of here. Apparently from research this is Dre-si, a traditional dish served on Tibetan New Year, This was a sweet rice & raisin pudding mixed with yogurt, They top theirs with strawberries and this was a light unique tasty dessert. I would recommend. Good food here with reasonable prices. Low 4.

I initially want to go to Katz's deli bug line was way long. Found this place on my way back to F train. I love momo's so had to try. They had veg, chicken & beef momo's $12 for 8 dumplings. A big pricier than those in Jackson heights but saves me trouble of transit. I dined in. The hot pepper sauce was potent. I ordered the veg panfried which came out 1st. The chicken & beef were steamed. The dumpling skin had a nice chewy texture; not too hard. The dishes came with a nice cabbage slaw which. Loved! I can eat that as a whole side dish! Had a mild tangy and sesame flavor. The chicken momo had a nice broth. The beef filling was soft. The veg filling was neutral but fried gave if more flavor. I also ordered their squash chili which was great, mild spice accompanied with crunchy onion & bell peppers. It was after lunch snd they were initially full. They have limited seating do go during off peak hours so you can relax and eat. Spanish music was playing in back and someone was singing. My kind of atmosphere! I would definitely support this business. And def support local small businesses. Great veg, noodle & rice options.

A very cute little restaurant in EV! The restaurant is TINY, so be aware that there may be a wait for a table. My friend and I started with some Darjeeling chai sweetened and with milk, which was delicious and reminded me of tea in India. The dal was perfect and light. The spicy potatoes lacked a little bit of salt but were otherwise delicious especially when paired with their house chutney. The beef momos were also tasty, and I think next time I would try them pan-fried. Overall, a great restaurant with stellar food!

Such a cool spot with amazing food. It's very simple inside but you can feel how personal the food is to the owners and people who work there. The sha momo dumplings were so juicy and delicious. The stir fried noodles were also incredible. The only hiccup was with the beef shapta which was very tough and difficult to chew/swallow but I can look past that bc there were so many winners on the menu.

The food was delicious with new flavors and good portions. Great for casual take out!

Ordered on the phone for dine-in on a weekday night and the restaurant was pretty full, even when the restaurant was 45min from closing (which is why we ordered ahead). When we got to the restaurant though, they forgot our order and apologized. We were seated outside and waited 20min for our meal. We got the tea leaf salad, pan-fried sha momos, and roti. It was a nice snack as we were doing a food tour all night. There was nothing to dip the roti with. Overall, I'm not sure going out of the way during our trip for this spot was worthwhile considering how much food there is in NYC; I didn't find it extraordinary but it's definitely a family business that the community enjoys.

I was walking over to a bar to meet some friends but saw this cute little place tucked right on a busy intersection. I grew up in a city in India where momos were a regular and popular Nepali street food. I decided to stop by and grab myself a plate. The chicken momos were amazing and I loved the red chili chutney accompanying them. Just like back home. I will come back again for Thukpa.

Long-standing favorite. A real treat for the taste buds as well as for gluten-free diners. Just an endless selection of flavorful meals to enjoy. I especially love the chili shrimp and the Himalayan Khatsa salad. I will never stop adoring this place.

Great alcoholic drink prices (especially for manhattan!) Great vegetarian and meat options! Recommend: Momo's and drinks

This small restaurant serves great, authentic, cheap, south Asian dishes. I often crave their momo's and noodles. Great place for a sit alone meal.

Delicious every time. Seriously, you can't go wrong with this menu. And you have to try the paratha.

6-13 dollars per dish - what a steal in LES. The spot is close to all the main bars too. It's a small restaurant so don't expect to stay here for long! Eat quickly and leave type of spot We ordered some dishes that were described as spicy but they weren't spicy at all (i cant handle spice well) The bread was super super buttery and flavorful. I could eat that without any sauces! Smoothies were fresh. Would come back!

Would give this a 3.5 if possible! Nothing super wrong w the food or environment, just didn't stand out to me in the crowd of amazing places in the city. Pretty small place w cozy vibes...food came out fast and servers were decently attentive and very nice! We got the beef momos, chili chicken, and stir fried noodles with chicken. Flavors are very reminiscent of northern china or mongolian cuisine...gingery, curry-like, aromatic. Nothing stood out but nothing was bad tasting in any way. All in all a pretty decent hole in the wall spot with cheap eats and a friendly crowd.

This was my first time trying Himalayan food and boy was it amazing! We got three popular dishes to share between 2 people: 1) Beef momo: 5/5, pan fried and crispy bottom, meat filling was juicy and delicious, complimented well with the spicy chili sauce on the side 2) chicken curry: 5/5, curry was very flavorful and well seasoned, lots of chunks of chickens, went well with the basmati rice 3) stir fried shrimp noodles: 5/5+!!! The best dish yet. Must get! Noodles were chewy and the seasoning was very unique and yummy. Kick it up a notch and add the sauce from the chicken curry to make it even better! Service was only okay though. We came at lunch on Sunday so it was kind of busy. No wait for table though. But they only had one server and she seemed super stressed accommodating a restaurant full of guests.

Just stopped in for a pre-concert light bite, but it was a fantastic bite: veggie momo (dumplings) were fresh, light, and flavorful. Came with an amazing hot sauce on the side that was so good my kid and I pretty much ate it on its own. Kid also had a banana lassi which was an unexpectedly refreshing treat. Will definitely return for a full meal next time we're in the area.

Homestyle food , fast service although you may feel like rushed . Mango lassi is a must try

Yum Yum Yum so so so happy to have Chasha MoMo (chicken) and Gyathuk Ngopa with yogurt Lassi for lunch!!! Soooooooo good and so authentic. Yum yum yum

I had the most delicious and succulent STEW at Cafe Himalaya for a fine lunch on a fine Friday afternoon. The STEW was rich with thicc noodles, tender vegetables, and flavorful meat. There is not too much more to say. It was fantastic. And it was less than $10. I award Cafe Himalaya three (3) stars for excellent food quality and two (2) stars for value. It is inexpensive. It's a nice place as well, if you care about that. I don't.

Great place for dinner for a very reasonable price. It may look like a hole in the wall, but this is where you want to be. When we first entered the restaurant it was slow, but then it got progressively busier as we ate our dinner. The people sitting next to us were definitely regulars, and they ordered a lot of food. It was just the 2 of us. My friend had been here before and loves this place. We started with the Avocado Salad (Himalayan style seasoned potato with avocado and chickpeas with lemon dressing). Super refreshing salad, with some great spice to it. The Paratha (whole wheat layered indian bread) is a must order item. I'm not sure what's in it, but it seriously tastes like it's soaked in butter. I'm sure that's not the case at all. That's my way of saying that it's amazing! The Chili Chicken (spicy fried chicken cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and bell peppers) was delicious too. The spices and flavor are fantastic. Chicken is crispy too. Service was very fast. It took us some time to figure out or order, but once taken it arrived within no time. I drink a whole lot of water, so kudos that they noticed and refilled it as soon as it went empty. Note: Single bathroom at the lower level. Narrow stairs, so I'd be careful going down those steps and watch your head.

A impromtu drive to NYC and Jr.'s craving for dumplings took us to Cafe Himalaya. Another Yelp recommendation. Very small eatery, delicious food (whatever we ordered was good) , and not too hard on pocket, made the overall experience delectable. We ordered : * Steamed Sha Momo ( Steamed Beef Dumplings. * Shrimp Shengdey Ngopa (Shrimp Fried Rice. * Luksha Shamdey ( Lamb curry) * Lachchha Paratha ( Layered Indian Bread) * Dal Soup Food : 4 stars Ambience : Ignore Service : Quick and Helpful.

I love Cafe Himalaya, Have tried so much off the menu and everything is always delicious. some of my favorites are the chili chicken and the sha momo, or some dal with paratha.. yummmmm. it is late and I am hungry, I wish I could eat it now!

Cafe Himalaya is good, but a little pricey for what they offer. My roommate and I ordered noodle soups for takeout and momos to share, and we weren't blown away by our entrees though they were definitely good. The momos were stellar though, and if you do go here you need to grab yourself a few platefuls.

The ambience looked too rustic. I was expecting better food but for some reason it is not what I expected. My beef dish tasted more like Spanish stew than Himalayan. Maybe I was thinking I would get something I ate in Tibet. I loved the bread though. My bitter tea also did not come to par of the bitter tea I had in Tibet. Here is wasn't buttery. There I could even smell the beefy smell of butter in my butter tea.

Great variety of vegetarian options. particularly liked the paratha bread which was so fresh, springy, and all dente. The thukpa noodle soup and the thyma tang I also highly recommend. Both are nourishing and yummy. The thukpa can be made not spicy. The mango lassi and banana lassi were thick and fresh tasting too. Service was fast and friendly.