Himalaya Restaurant

Okay I am going to give very fair comments. Service: 3/5 Speed: 2/5 Food: 5/5 Yeah if you are looking for authentic Indian food definitely visit here, the owner won a lot of awards as you could see on the wall. But there are more pick-up than dine in orders- I think that might be why they deliver food slow. The food, however, is great!

I have left a few reviews. As always this place has fantastic food. The tastes are incredible. Best samosas I have ever had. The crispy lamb ones are a must. The garlic naan is also delicious. This place is a definite must for Houston. The owner comes by and takes your order. He also makes some great recommendations based on what one likes.

I've been eating here off and on for many years. It's always served consistently fresh and delicious dishes. As a lover of lamb its hard to resist the lamb shank. It literally melts off the bone and is absent of the often strong gamey flavor. The garlic Naan is a must try! It will leave you wanting more. The butter chicken is always a favorite also. The owners are friendly and welcoming, as are all of the servers. I have always felt this is a Houston gem when it comes to Indian restaurants. It might not be fancy or located in a prime area, but so worth experiencing the delicious flavors the menu offers. The awards and media highlights that decorate the walls have been well earned and deserved!

We had done a party at our home and we ordered catering through Himalaya and it was a hit! My guests loved the food and took some home as well. It was delicious and not too spicy! ? Thank you so much for accommodating us and looking forward for more catering from you for events in the future! ?

Honestly, WOW! Why did it take me so long to come back here and to write a review?! After spending 3 long hours at the zoo, we wanted something to energized us again so we stopped by here. Plus I was craving fried chicken! And man! Their fried chicken was fire! Loved that it was well seasoned and juicy! Only downside was that the chicken wasn’t fried long enough so I didn’t get that ASMR crunch factor! But still delish nonetheless. My friends and I also ordered the goat masala. That was my favorite dish by far! It was packed with robust flavors. Hint of spice to tickle ya throat but nothing outrageous. And the goat meat itself was so tender! Fork tender! Grabbed some garlic naan to dip in it and wow! AMAZEBALLS! I believed we also got the grilled bbq special combo platter. Several different kinds of meat on it. I don’t remember all of it but most of it were super delish. Very tender and juicy. Definitely worth trying! To conclude, I thought this meal was going to energize us but instead, gave me hella FOOD COMA! haha but that is definitely not a bad thing. Only good food can do that to ya girl. So worth it! The owner himself took out orders. He was super sweet! Would definitely try to come back more often. I suggest that if you want to dine in, make sure to come a little before the lunch rush. Even for a Tuesday, it was filling up quick!

The restaurant got crowded after we ordered and we couldn't enjoy our food with people's butts constantly in our face, passing by our table. We tried to change tables but it wasn't any better, since we were sandwiched in between two other tables with no space between. The owner came over with a tray of fried vegetables and offered some. We ended up having to pay for it even though we didn't order it. We also noticed that the same tray was put on the counter and stayed there for a while uncovered while multiple people were passing by, talking over it in close proximity. Later some of the contents of that same tray ended up in to-go boxes for orders waiting to be picked up. That kind of grossed us out. The food was okay but not phenomenal and we have eaten better versions of the same dishes in the Houston area. I don't think we will return, concerns over food safety and hygene as well as the atmosphere is a huge negative and the dishes we tried don't make up for it.

Great tasty food - worth 5 star. Lots of vegetarian options. Not friendly service though. They always seem to be in a hurry to get you outta there. Tables they offer are too small for group sizes. We are always bumping into each other while eating. If you want a good experience it's better to take out.

The location is well hidden and may be somewhat cramped so try to get here early. The staff are very friendly and make decent recommendations for all crowds. I recommend the kebab masala and any goat dishes which you can get your hands on. The lamb leg is extremely delicious and the large garlic naan pairs well with anything you order.