Taste of the Himalayas Menu – San Diego, CA

Type : Nepalese restaurant

Location : San Diego, CA

Casual spot for Indian-Himalayan fare with a bright, festive atmosphere. Based on 554 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Taste of the Himalayas 92103

Address:
1260 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Phone: (619) 888-5853

Website:

Hours

Friday 12–9 PM
Saturday 12–9 PM
Sunday 12–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
12–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Papad
Two pieces of crispy baked thin lentil wafers. Served with mint chutney.
$2.95
Vegetable Pakora
Onions, spinach and cabbage cooked with Himalayan spices and herbs. Served with mint chutney.
$3.95
Vegetable Samosa
Deep fried patties stuffed with spices, potatoes and green peas. Served with tamarind sauce.
$4.95
Chicken Choila
Chicken breast marinated with Himalayan sauce, bell peppers, onions and green onions and cooked in a clay oven with Himalayan spices.
$8.95
Lamb Choila
Lamb marinated with Himalayan sauce, bell peppers, onions and green onions and cooked in a clay oven with Himalayan spices.
$9.95
Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp cooked with Himalayan spices and herbs. Served with mint chutney.
$7.95
Vegetarian Tarkari
Aloo Cauli Ko Tarkari
Potatoes, cauliflower and onions and tomato sauce and Himalayan spices.
$11.95
Aloo Bhanta
Eggplant and potatoes cooked in Himalayan style curry sauce.
$11.95
Ram Torya (Bhindi Tarkari)
Fresh okra and strips of onion sautéed with special herbs and spices.
$11.95
Mismas Tarkari
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked in onion and tomato sauce with Himalayan spices.
$11.95
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with special herbs and spices in Taste of Himalayas gravy.
$11.95
Aloo Matar
Green snow peas and potatos cooked in onion and tomato-based sauce.
$11.95
Saag Aloo
Potatoes and spinach paste cooked with onions, tomatoes and Himalayan spices.
$11.95
Nawaratan Korma (Vegetable Coconut Curry)
Mixed vegetables cooked with coconut and Himalayan sauces and spices.
$11.95
Kerau Paneer
Green peas cooked in gravy of onions and tomatoes with herbs and spices.
$12.95
Palak Paneer
Minced spinach with homemade cheese cubes in a light creamy sauce.
$12.95
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with special tikka masala.
$12.95
Malai Kofta
Mashed homemade cheese potatoes, nuts, and spices combined together to make balls of kofta and then cooked with specially prepared sauces of nuts, cream, tomato, and onion, with herbs and spices.
$12.95
Paneer Chilly
Pan-fried marinated cheese strips with bell peppers and onions in Himalayan sauce.
$12.95
Achari Paneer
Paneer cooked in pickling spices.
$12.95
Mushroom Tikka Masala
Fresh mushrooms cooked in a creamy sauce with herbs and spices.
$12.95
Lamb Dishes
Lamb Vindaloo
Premium lamb cooked in gravy of tomatoes and onions with potatoes, vinegar and chili sauce.
$14.95
Bhera Ra Saag
Boneless lamb pieces cooked with fresh spinach or spinach paste along with different herbs and spices.
$15.95
Lukshya Ko Masu
Boneless lamb pieces cooked in clay oven prepared with special Himalayan sauces and spices.
$15.95
Lamb Tarkari
Boneless lamb pieces are cooked in Himalayan special sauce with different herbs and spices.
$15.95
Bhera Korma
Boneless premium lamb cooked with coconut milk, creamy sauce and Himalayan herbs and spices.
$16.95
Bhera Tikka Masala
Boneless lamb cubes cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs and spices.
$16.95
Tandoor Dishes
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, broiled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed onions, bell peppers, cabbage and carrots.
$16.95
Chicken Tikka Tandoori
Boneless chicken breast first marinated with special herbs and spices along with yogurt then baked to perfection in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with onions, bell peppers, cabbage and carrots.
$16.95
Lamb Bati Kabab Tandoori
Lamb cubes marinated and cooked with special Himalayan spices. Served sizzling with salted onions, bell peppers, cabbage and carrots.
$18.95
Salmon Tandoori
Salmon marinated in yogurt and spices, broiled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed onions, bell peppers, cabbage and carrots.
$18.95
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt and spices, broiled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed onions, bell peppers, cabbage and carrots.
$18.95
Vegetable Tandoori
Fresh broccoli, potatoes, bell peppers, onions, cauliflower, tomato, paneer, zucchini and mushrooms marinated with sour cream, herbs and spices, then baked to perfection in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with salted cabbage and carrots.
$16.95
Mixed Tandoori
A combination of marinated chicken, lamb, shrimp, and salmon served on a sizzling platter with onions, carrots and cabbage.
$20.95
Side Orders
Plain Naan
Bread traditionally baked in the tandoor oven.
$2.95
Garlic Cilantro Naan
Traditional naan prepared with garlic and cilantro.
$3.95
Garlic Herbal Naan
Naan with fenugreek, oregano and other Himalayan spices.
$3.95
Badami Naan $4.95
Onion Naan $4.95
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed with farmer’s cheese.
$4.95
Roti $2.95
Plain Paratha $2.95
Aloo Paratha $3.95
Basmati Rice / Brown Rice $2.95
Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, carrots, bell pepper, mint and spices.
$2.95
Mango Chutney $2.95
Mixed Pickles $1.95
911 Sauce
A very spicy Himalayan sauce.
$2.00
Onion Salad
Onions, lemon, green chili.
$1.95
Soups and Salads
Chicken Salad
Chicken with organic mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, carrots and Himalayan dressing.
$7.95
Himalayan Salad
Organic mixed greens, cucumber, blueberry, cheese, tomatoes and carrots with honey based (balsamic vinegar, ginger and mint) Himalayan dressing.
$6.95
Salmon Salad
Salmon with organic mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, carrots and Himalayan dressing.
$8.95
Daal Soup
Mixed lentils cooked with Himalayan spices and herbs.
$3.45
Himalayan Vegetable Soup
Cauliflower, zucchini and onions cooked with Himalayan spices and herbs.
$4.45
Taste Of The Himalayas Chicken Soup
Boneless chicken cooked with Himalayan spices and herbs.
$5.95
Sadae Ko Aloo Ra Kakara
Cucumber, potatoes and green peas marinated Himalayan style.
$6.95
Momo
Vegetable Momo
8 steamed dumplings filled with minced cabbage, spinach, mushrooms, cashews, nuts, paneer, onions, cilantro, green onions and spices. Served with Himalayan sauce.
$9.95
Chicken Momo
8 steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken, onions, cilantro and spices. Served with Himalayan sauce.
$10.95
Lukshya Ko Momo
8 steamed dumplings filled with minced lamb, onion, cilantro and spices. Served with Himalayan sauce.
$11.95
Mixed Momo
4 pieces each of any of the above.
$11.95
Chicken Dishes
Chicken Chilly
Pan-fried marinated chicken strips with bell peppers and onions cooked in Himalayan sauce.
$13.95
Kukhara Ko Masu
Boneless chicken cooked in onion and tomato gravy with Himalayan spices.
$13.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Premium chicken cooked in gravy made of tomatoes and onions with potatoes, vinegar and chili sauce.
$12.95
Achari Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with sauteed onions and bell peppers with pickle flavor, authentic Nepalese.
$13.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken breast cubes cooked in special sauce with herbs and spices.
$14.95
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked with coconut milk, coconut hage, a creamy sauce and Himalayan herbs and spices.
$14.95
Chicken Kadai
Premium chicken cooked with Himalayan sauce, green bell peppers, red bell peppers and onions. Seasoned with spices and topped with fresh ginger.
$13.95
Chicken Makhani
Premium chicken cooked in the tandoor oven and then baked in a butter sauce.
$14.95
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked with fresh spinach or spinach paste along with different herbs and spices.
$13.95
Seafood
Macha Ko Tarkari
Salmon fish filet cooked in Himalayan special sauce with garlic, ginger and onions and different herbs and spices.
$16.95
Fish Tikka Masala
Salmon filet cooked with gravy of tikka masala.
$16.95
Ghinge Machha
Shrimp cooked in onion and tomato gravy with Himalayan sauces and herbs.
$16.95
Ghinge Machha Ra Saag
Shrimp cooked in onion and tomato gravy with your choice of spinach paste or fresh spinach.
$16.95
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp and mushrooms cooked with the specially prepared sauce of tikka.
$16.95
Fish Vindaloo
Salmon cooked in a gravy of tomatoes and onions with potato, vinegar and chili sauce.
$16.95
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Mixed vegetables and homemade cheese cooked in Himalayan spices with Basmati rice. Served with raita.
$13.95
Chicken Biryani
Premium chicken cooked with Basmati rice, with mix of special herbs and spices. Served with raita.
$14.95
Lamb Biryani
Premium lamb cooked with Basmati rice and a mix of special herbs and spices. Served with raita.
$16.95
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp cooked with Basmati rice and a mix of special herbs and spices. Served with raita.
$17.95
Himalayan Biryani
Vegetables, paneer, and tandoor-baked lamb, chicken and shrimp cooked with Himalayan spices, then mixed with Basmati rice and served with raita.
$18.95
Desserts
Kheer (Rice Pudding) $3.95
Gulab Jamun $3.95
Mango Kulfi $3.95
Pistachio Kulfi $3.95
Beverages
Salty Lassi $3.95
Mango Lassi $3.95
Plain Lassi $3.95
Sparkling Mineral Water $1.95
Chiya
Nepalese hot tea made with milk.
$1.95
Apple Juice $2.95
Soft Drinks Or Iced Tea $1.95
Coffee $2.95
Milk $1.95
Bottled Water (Fiji) $3.95

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Reviews

Wes Shoemaker
I’m torn because I’d give the food itself 4.5 stars, but a few things bring the score down. First is the service. Everyone is very polite. But with the exception of the main younger male waiter, everyone acts like it’s their first day ever working anywhere. Regardless of how busy or quiet it is, approaching to get a table is super awkward. It’s like they’re not sure if you’re standing in line to get a table, or to fix the stove. Again, they are not rude in ANY way. Very polite, actually. But these are the same people that work there every day and have for a while so I’m not sure why they turn their head and act confused when you ask for a table. (As an aside, the first three times I tried to go there for lunch, some of the staff, like the CHEF, “didn’t show up yet.” This was at 12:30pm for a lunch rush. The second time nobody brought keys to unlock the door! (Out of the entire staff?!) and the third time they didn’t have anyone to serve. I finally got in a few weeks later on my fourth try.)

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Raj Johri
I visited in September 2022 and then the food was awesome.

Kevin Chen
Ordered Bhanta Ra Chicken (Spice level 1), Chicken Tikka Masala (Spice level 7) and naan. Their spice level ranges from 1 to 10 and the server mentioned that the spice level across different dishes is not the same for each dish (a level 3 for one is not the same as another. The Tikka Masala tasted alright over the rice. The eggplant they use in Bhanta Ra is not like the purple eggplant but the ‘Thai eggplant’ variety that is green. At a spice level 1, I should have selected a higher level. The naan was very nice to eat, soft and easy to tear apart. The portions are good and the service was very kind. Ambiance of the location is quite nice, not too dimly lit and plenty of seating.

Reb Humla
Finally found authentic Nepali food. We loved everything we ordered. The flavors were like Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu. It’s very hard to find quality Nepali food as we’ve been to a few places. Look forward to coming back again soon

Zoe Littmann
Found this spot on the fly and it was delicious! Servings may look small but we still had leftovers. Naan was probably some of the best I’ve had. Great experience!

Gennie flores
Absolutely delicious. The portions were incredible. Best Naan I’ve ever had, melts in your mouth. Spice from 0-10 to accommodate anyone. Gorgeous interior and wonderful atmosphere.

Martha Estrada-Grimaldo
The food at Taste of the Himalayas was excellent. We ordered lamb and shrimp dishes that were full of flavor, add to that the naan that was soft and buttery. I especially loved the coconut naan as it was both desert and part of the main meal. Definitely worth returning to explore more menu items. I gave 4 stars on service because our food took very long and we were already starving when we got to the restaurant. Perhaps they were understaffed?!

Niki Singh
Something has changed for sure all across this chain. It doesn’t taste the same what it was like about 6 months ago. Curries are way too sweet, portion size is pretty small like not enough paneer or lamb pieces in the curries. This was one of my fav restaurants but unfortunately not anymore!

Ricardo Oliva
I got chicken tikka Masala and it was good. Good meal!

My Le
Point Loma location is the one I’ve always been too. First time at this location and it’s equally as good. Plenty of parking. Has indoor and patio seating.

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