Tucked away in Barrington Oaks, Himalaya Kosheli delights with its vibrant Nepali menu, serving everything from flavorful momos to hearty curries.
"During the day, Himalaya Kosheli is primarily a place to stop for a quick lunch buffet and inhale a dozen Indian and Nepali dishes ranging from shrimp vindaloo and chicken tikka masala to Himalayan goat and chicken curries. They’re not as punchy as their à-la-carte evening counterparts, but nothing will leave you disappointed. Grab a plate and make your way to the buffet a few times—it’ll take multiple visits to work through the options." - nicolai mccrary
"Within Austin’s South Asian food scene is a small but strong contingent of North Indian and Nepalese restaurants. Of those, this casual Barrington Oaks restaurant is one of the most standout — it serves the greatest hits from the Indian subcontinent, including all sorts of momos, chow mein, chilis, dals, meats, and biryanis. Inside, find a cozy, diner-like interior with booths flanking the far wall and 1980s-style lighting. Takeout orders can be placed online." - Darcie Duttweiler, Nadia Chaudhury
"Within Austin’s South Asian food scene is a small but strong contingent of North Indian and Nepalese restaurants. Of those, this casual Barrington Oaks restaurant is one of the most standout — it serves the greatest hits from the Indian subcontinent, including all sorts of momos, chow mein, chilis, dals, meats, and biryanis. Inside, find a cozy, diner-like interior with booths flanking the far wall and 1980s-style lighting. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell
"One of the city’s finest Nepalese restaurants is up in Barrington Oaks. Find thukpa (a Tibetan noodle soup), great momos (the soupy jhol ones in particular are great picks), and chow mein, along with classic Indian dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Stop by Himalaya Kosheli in North Austin during the day and you’ll find yourself face-to-face with a buffet featuring every Indian and Nepali korma, masala, and curry under the sun (OK, about 12-15 of them). Better yet, show up in the evenings and skip the buffet entirely. The a la carte dishes are generally punchier, and taste distinctly like they haven’t been sitting out on a hot line. And, if you’re good with spice, get the tender Himalayan goat curry. It's rich and savory, and goes especially well with an order of garlic naan. " - nicolai mccrary
