Himalayan Kitchen, a cozy gem in Union Square, serves a mouthwatering fusion of Nepali and Indian dishes—from spicy momos to creative chicken tikka pizzas—perfect for takeout or a laid-back dine-in experience.
"Recently renovated Nepalese and Indian restaurant Himalayan Kitchen serves house-made momos, goat biryani, and even freshly made pizzas with South Asian twists like palak paneer and chicken tikka toppings. The vibe is casual and lowkey, great for a small party of friends, and the new bar adds beer, wine, and cocktails to the mix — mango lassi with a float, anyone?" - Nathan Tavares, Valerie Li Stack
"Himalayan Kitchen isn’t an entirely Indian restaurant: This Union Square shop specializes in Indian American fusion (see: chicken tikka pizza) and Himalayan dishes. The goat biryani is compulsory, as are the Nepali momo, served in a variety of tasty styles." - Karen Wilber, Eater Staff
"Another Union Square spot, the casual Himalayan Kitchen offers a mix of Nepali, Indian, and American dishes, including some fusion — think chicken tikka “naanwiches” and palak paneer pizza. For momos, choose from vegetable, chicken, or pork, served steamed, pan-fried, johl-style, or spicy c-style. The counter-service restaurant is mostly geared toward takeout and delivery, but there’s a little bit of seating (and some nice decor) for dine-in. The lunch specials, served daily, are a solid deal." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Himalayan Kitchen will be serving Fluff momos, aka “flufflings,” during the festival — a pineapple cream cheese version and a creamy ricotta version. There will also be Fluff-topped mango lassis to drink. The restaurant offers takeout and delivery, with online ordering available." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Himalayan Kitchen is one of the best spots in Union Square, and that’s saying something considering how many stellar places there are within the half-mile radius. The momos, chef special goat curry, and chyoila, in particular, are some of our favorites. This also happens to be one of the more affordable restaurants in the area, and another reason why it should be in your regular rotation. Himalayan Kitchen is currently open for takeout and delivery." - Joel Ang
