Himalaya Yorktown

Phenomenal food, professional service, flavorful curries and great quality meat. I know what you’re thinking - I’m in the mood for veggies, chicken, and beef and I don’t want to have to choose. Good news, you don’t have to because the Himalayan options come with all 3. The “Jewel” of himalaya is a hidden Gem 💎

02 Sep 25- We had a family Lunch comprising Dal Tadka Veg soup Veg momos Himalayan Aloo Sag Paneer Vege fried rice Garlic Naan Excellent and authentic taste, freshly prepared. The staff was very courteous and friendly.

We wanted to try something different tonight and stumbled upon a real gem. The food was great and the service was excellent. Very clean and cozy place. Love supporting local and this place did not disappoint! Highly recommended.

Himalaya Yorktown was truly a delight — amazing food and great service. I highly recommend trying the chicken korma (contains nuts) and the beef momo. The food here is super healthy and is also very delicious. The food is very authentic and the environment is very welcoming.

Food is really fantastic. Very flavorful. The staff are very attentive and nice. Great restaurant! Don’t miss out!

Wonderful! We come here once a year while in town to catch up with a friend. The food, without exception, is flavourful and comforting. The lunch deal is fantastic value. Stop by if you're in the area and make a detour if you're not!

My boyfriend and I love it here! The food is always amazing and the service is fast. We recommend the fried noodles and Himalayan curry. The white sangria was great too!

Fantastic food!! Everything is seasoned to perfection! Everyone was super happy with their meal selection. We started Chicken Momo and garlic Nan for appetizer and continued with lamb Tika Masala, Lamp tandoori and Lamb Saag with some raita. We have eaten here a number of times and have always thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Fantastic. Food is terrific. Great for vegetarians and Gluten Free. Service very efficient.

Picked up Christmas dinner and the restaurant was busy! Service was friendly, smelled incredible inside. The food itself was good, not too heavily seasoned.

This is one of our kids favorite spots! Our go to order is 2 mango lassi, poori, garlic naan, lamb korma, chicken tikka masala and saag paneer (latter two are the kids' faves). Jordan our server is so nice! Decor and ambience nice whether you're on the inner side of the restaurant or at the booth side.

Food is fantastic. Service friendly and efficient depending on how busy they are and how much take out they're managing simultaneously.

Ordered this first time for lunch with my coworkers we all loved the food. It was so fresh and very delicious. They often order the lunch during the week saying it a very good portion they felt The Weeknd menu was not as much as the luck menu but overall we enjoyed it .

I would not let the waiter take away the sauce it was so good. We were looking for a dining spot to break up the drive along the Taconic Parkway and found this gem. A few minutes away from the road in a strip mall - easy on, easy off, easy parking. And inside what a gem! For the uninitiated, Tibetan and Nepali cuisines are similar to northern Indian, but with an East Asian twist. We love momos - dumplings which look Chinese and taste Indian. The momos here were deep fried instead of pan fried. This made the outer shell too crispy & hard (this is reason for 4, not 5 stars). We ate lamb, beef, paneer, spinach, and other veggies. All cooked and/or simmered in wonderfully tasty sauces.

This place is in a strip mall, serving Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine. The food reminded me slightly of Indian with flair. Despite the modest exterior, the interior was spacious, with lovely, colorful decor and a very cozy atmosphere. Of course I had to get the Mango Lassi, which was refreshing, creamy, thick, smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness. My friend and I shared the Fried Momos. There was 1 each of Beef, Chicken, and Veggie. My favorite was the Beef one, but the filling for all of them were tender and well seasoned. The outer shell was very crispy, though a bit thick. For my entree, I chose Shrimp Biryani, which was nice and authentic. The rice was perfectly cooked in a variety of yummy spices and there was plenty of shrimp throughout the dish. The shrimp was small in size, but bold in taste, as well as succulent. There was a bit of heat in my meal, so the accompanying raita yogurt sauce was a great touch that added balance and depth of flavor. I got to try the Mix Fried Noodles, which had vegetable, egg, beef, and chicken, which I think I preferred. I also absolutely loved the Himalayan Naan, which was stuffed with cashew, almond, raisin, cherry, and coconut. This was a reddish color, and the mixture was delicate and delicious, while the naan was soft and fluffy. Service was wonderful. Our waiter was welcoming and was knowledgeable about the menu. We were well taken care of throughout our time here. The menu is extensive and pricing is very reasonable. I would definitely return if in the area, to try the Seafood Sizzler, or something with Lamb.

Love the Momo's! You cannot go wrong with anything here. I've had both spicy and non spicy dishes and everything is prepared amazing.

This place is amazing!! We ordered the saag paneer, dal soup, lamb makhini, chicken tika and many other dishes. They were all outstanding. The service is also impecable-- so kind and accommodating. The mango lassi was also very good and not too sweet. Don't miss this spot!

What a great place! What a great owner and staff. We went for the first time yesterday for my birthday. They made my birthday so special and memorable. The food was excellent. I've been to Nepal twice and this place brought back so many great memories of my time there. We are so excited to go back. Two thumbs up!

My family and I recently got take out from here. We got our usual favorites: lamb saag, lamb korma, chicken tandoori (boneless), dal makhani, and garlic naan. Everything was great, except for the naan, which was a bit chewy and flavorless. After not having the best service the last time we sat down to eat here, my parents have been routinely getting take out instead, which they seem to prefer.

Unfortunately, this establishment is not the same as jewel of Himalaya once was. No more complementary starters, and the quality of their meat has degraded. Although portions were generous, Everything seemed chewy. This used to be a pretty special restaurant and it is no longer.

After numerous recommendations, we recently decided to try this place. Everything we had was DELICIOUS! I cannot wait to go back. Definitely one of our favorite dinner spots in Yorktown.

We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Yorktown. We eat and order from here regularly and it has never disappointed once. The food is so fresh, so tasty and you always get top notch service. The murgh makhini is our go to, obviously with garlic naan. Just wonderful food.

I have been going to Jewel of Himalaya for about a decade and I have consistently had a great experience. The inside of the restaurant is intimate, but well decorated and well lighted and always very clean. The service is always very good-- very attentive and always filling your water, I have never been neglected when dining in. The real standout is the food though-- well seasoned, well spiced curries and fresh warm naan or rice, yummy vegetable samosas and smoking fragrant tandoori meats are offered here. The lunch specials during the weekdays are hard to beat-- $15 for basically two entrees and a little rice pudding for a sweet treat to boot. My family, friends and I always look forward to amazing food when eating here.

This is my first time trying Himalayan foods. It's very special. Don't forget to check in to get your free appetizer. The foods are similar to Indian foods but they have their special flavor. I would definitely go back and try some other dishes

Always very good. Best in Yorktown Great service. Very friendly and attentive Always very good. Best in Yorktown Great service. Very friendly and attentive

Ordered chicken biryani and saag chicken , both the dishes were SO INSIPID, Indian food is supposed to be flavourful with a lot of aroma, but the food here pathetic .......

So good! I met with a colleague for lunch, and was very impressed. The only downside it's in a very casual Mall, but it's very authentic inside, and the service was excellent. The food was outstanding, and they have a $15 lunch special. We had he lamb Saag, delicious pagodas, nan bread, and tandoori chicken which all came with rice, and it was more than we could eat, and very well priced. Even with a Kingfisher and everything less than $70 for two people. I am definitely making this a go to place. Well done. Go now!

This was our first time eating at this restaurant. I made a reservation and just mentioned casually that it was my husband's birthday. Once we got to the restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was really nice and the music was authentic. The chili chicken and beef Momos were my favorite, but everything was delicious. When we started eating dessert, the waiter came out with mango ice cream for my husband's birthday. What was particularly touching was that I didn't mention it once I got to the restaurant. I only mentioned it when I made the reservation, but they took note of it. This is definitely a special place with delicious food and excellent service. I would highly recommend. We will definitely be going back again!

Been ordering take home here with my adult children for years. Several months ago dined here on way home from hike at Break-neck point. Had a fairly tasty meal. Just as finishing the plate noted a roach crawling on to the table. Called over the manager. He offered to take the drinks cost off the bill. We will never order or dine here again.

5/5 delicious! The beef momo soup, mango lassis, chicken momos, fried beef noodles, and garlic naan are out of this world. Cannot wait order delivery again and get it all over again. 5 stars!!!!

Wonderful food and service. The meal came quickly. First time eating here and I would come again.

I have to dissent from the positive reviews. I got soup for takeout and (after a long wait) it was very expensive, a very small serving, and just really very not good. Very disappointing.

Family of 5, one vegan and one with a nut allergy. Everyone loved their dinner. Spice level medium was a bit too spicy for our preferences, but overall food was so tasty and ample; took home leftovers. We went Sunday at 5pm and they had plenty of patrons.

The food and the service are exceptional here. Make sure you reserve a table as it gets quite busy even on weekdays. One of our favorite restaurants around.

Nepalese food is rare, particularly in Westchester. A rich menu full of curries, biryanis, noodles and dumplings, Jewel of Himalaya echoes neighboring cultures like China and India, but with the added Himalayan twist of cilantro, fiery red chili sauce, etc. Jewel of Himalaya's momos are juicy, tender, plump dumplings surrounded by a thick slippery wrapping. The chicken momos are deep and intense in flavor. The tomato dipping sauce was fragrant with cilantro. For those that enjoy spice, the Himalayan hot sauce has a mix of garlic, ginger, olive oil, and dried hot chili peppers.

Great food, service and ambience. My sister comes here on occasion with her friends since they live in Putnam County.

I have to say the service here is terrible. Used to come 10 years ago, and it was great, went COMPLETELY down hill. I called a few nights ago to make a reservation and was told to come earlier due to closing at 9. I checked google and their site, and it said they were closing at 930, which I had then told the host on the phone. The host then admitted, after rudely telling me I was wrong about what it said online (which I had then checked while on the phone with them), that they want to leave early. If this is how they think a business works, I'm not surprised by the plethora of low star ratings on yelp and review. I then decided to give them a try anyway tonight. The food was great and I enjoyed my meal, however, waiters were rude and judgmental. As my company and I were paying the check, a woman came up to us to tell us to leave because they were closed. People who had arrived 15 minutes prior to this were still eating, and it was 8:15, 15 minutes before there "official" Sunday night close. As someone who loves supporting small business, and coming back in town after 10 years, I was looking forward to support a previous favorite. I found myself enjoying a delicious meal, but the service left a lot to be desired, not just once but twice.

We love this place. Service is always efficient and friendly and the food is consistently excellent. The Vindaloo is a standout, especially for spice lovers. My wife loves the Korma. The Samosas are huge and packed with flavor. The Momos are delectable morsels whether you get them steamed, fried, or in soup. It's comfort food. It's not a huge place, but it absorbs a lot of peope without feeling loud. It's nice to be able to carry on a conversation without shouting in a packed dining room. Be sure to make a reservation.

Great consistent food. Delivery is fast and in-store service is very attentive. Would always recommend.

Very good, got the lamb korma and vegerate korma. Side order of Himalayan naan. Everything was delicious, service was decent

We order from here often but never ate at the restaurant in Triangle Square. We've ordered a few of their items, some of the items that we love are the Bread from Heaven, which very sadly they no longer make, bread was divine. The chicken and lamb biriyani is delicious, we love to order the momos, the aloo is good as well. We like spicy food so we always order the food and tell them spicy, it comes nice and spicy. The sauces they have are VERY spicy if you ask the for it that way. Chicken vindaloo comes spicy as heck and we love it, along with the lamb Makini. We've never had a bad dish from the Jewel of Himalaya. It's a shame they don't deliver but they are only 5 minutes away so we pick up.

We have had take home food from Jewel for years and find it fresh, well prepared and spiced, and tasty. We decided spontaneously to eat there last weekend and unfortunately had an experience that has now removed this restaurant from our go to list for the foreseeable future. At the conclusion of the meal my daughter's boyfriend saw a live cockroach walking across his rice bowl. The bowl was quickly removed from the table by a very attentive wait staff. We called over the manager who never apologized but made some excuse for him not being able to control what arrives in boxes. He offered us a 20% discount on our bill. I reported restaurant to the county department of health the next day. Avoid, one roach implies a likely infestation.

Just ok. Nothing special. Very noisy It's indian food but with a few regional dishes.

Lamb is tender usually no fat ,service is great will accommodate spice level.seating is comfortable like watching the tv showing life where this food comes from.the taste of sauce has been changing lately only thing I noticed lately maybe the mild option is leaving out certain spices of flavor I suspect will ask next time but my favorite food here.

Love love love the food here! The korma, weather it be lamb, chicken, or beef is my go to every time. Portions are large so it makes the steep prices a bit more acceptable. But for me personally I will say I only come on occasion because of the high prices. Not many Indian/middle eastern places in the area that are worth mentioning besides this one. Good service , great food. Just a bit pricey so it's more of a treat, which makes me look forward to it even more.

WONDERFUL!!!! Delicious and fresh and perfect every time!!!!! We eat here at least 3 times a month. It's incredible Indian food.

Consistently great food and feels really clean. If you haven't tried Indian/Himalayan this is a good place to start. One of the best around the area for sure!

We Yelpers love to throw the term "hidden gem" around on this site, but Jewel of Himalaya is a restaurant that certainly is worthy of the moniker. Tucked away in a low key looking plaza off of a main road in Yorktown Heights, Jewel of Himalaya brings authentic Nepalese cuisine to those who are "in the know" regarding this awesome little eatery. And when I say little, I mean it. There's only about 10-12 tables in the whole place, plus limited seating at the small bar. It can get crowded, especially between 7-9 PM, so be prepared to wait. However, you'll have plenty to look at while you do, as the waiting area is decked out with snazzy cultural memorabilia and unique artwork that's as interesting as it is beautiful. In fact, the whole vibe here matches that theme - it's upscale, with white tablecloths and candlelight at every table, but casual enough for a decent weeknight meal or meetup with friends. It's also super clean and well maintained throughout. Once you sit down, take a look at the menu, which offers a dizzying array of cuisine. While you're deciding what to order, snack on the complimentary poppadom bread with two dipping sauces: a spicy onion based one, and a sweet vinegar based one. I loved the vinegar one, and even asked for extra to douse the rest of my food in. This was our first visit, and I had to try everything! We started off with the Veggie Pakora, fried morsels of goodness that are free courtesy of the Yelp Check In Offer (never have I been happier to be a Yelper! :), and the steamed Chicken Momos, the Nepalese answer to dumplings, which come piping hot in their own little steamer basket! So cute, and very flavorful! The momos also come with homemade dipping sauces - a spicy (!!!) red sauce and a milder orange sauce. Both were tasty, and I ended up using most of the portion for the momos! The only sad trombone of the meal was the Thukpa Soup, and I was especially bummed since this is probably my favorite Nepalese dish after sampling some at Lhasa in New York City. The noodles weren't homemade even though the menu said they were, and I wasn't crazy about the flavor of the broth. There was just too much going on for my tastes. Oh well. However, the other appetizers were excellent! I can't believe we had room for the Chicken Tikka, which arrived on a sizzling platter of veggies. All eyes in the restaurant turned to our table as the plate was put down, and I was impressed with the presentation and the flavor of the dish. The chicken was super tender, marinated in yogurt and Indian spices, and then cooked on skewers in a tandoor oven, and the Basmati rice it was served with added a nice bite of savoriness to round out the meal. Needless to say, we skipped dessert, although I heard good things about the mango kulfi. Next time! We also got the chance to meet the owner, and it was evident how much pride and hard work he puts into his restaurant and also the excellent customer service he provides for the guests. It was a wonderful moment of serendipity to find this hidden "Jewel" in Yorktown Heights, and I look forward to coming back again next time I'm in town!

Amazing..... HANDS DOWN AMAZING everything is just delicious. They will make everything as spicy as you like it! The service is always excellent. It's a cozy

Owners must have changed the chef or cut cost in quality of food. The food no longer taste the way it use to , the favor is gone . This use to be , one of my favorite restaurants . I am very sad about this .

Service, atmosphere, food are truly excellent. What a gem!!. Amazed I didn't know about this until recently.

This is my comfort food. I get the noodle dish with chicken and egg in it and garlic naan. My bf gets Chicken Makhani. Yorktown doesnt have many good places, but boy, oh boy, this is the best. Will continue going here.

Driving to queens was too far and my cousin really wanted to try momos. I am so glad we took a chance on here because all of the food was delicious. They had some of the most flavorful momos I've ever had. Both steamed, fried, beef, and chicken were tasty. It has rich ginger flavor so beware if you're a ginger hater. The mixed noodles were very good. It's a different taste than I've had before. They taste charbroiled or maybe smokey? I'm not sure how to describe it exactly. The beef in it tastes like grilled steak. I also enjoyed the chicken garlic soup. It has potato in it too and the garlic flavor is actually very prevalent and I love garlic! Just a warning though that the hot sauce will punch you in the mouth. It's super hot! You get complimentary papadum with tamarind chutney and onion chutney on the side. Maybe save that to cook your mouth with layer haha! We ordered everything with medium heat and it was perfect (aka we didn't die lol). Service is great. Will be coming back.

Great food ! Place is a little small so it gets crowded but the food is great!! Wish they were open 7 days a week !

We tried take out again and the dishes were more flavorful and had more distinct flavors. So, we'll go back. If I could I'd raise my score to 3.5.

Did not have reservations. It was a full house on. Friday night but the owner accommodated us and set the menu table up so we can dine in. Great ambiance , great food , and oh man that garlic naan bread. Amazing !!

We had dinner and could not finish the meal. One dish was too spicy. The lamb in the second dish was too tough