Nepalese & Indian fusion comfort foods are doled out from a counter, with lunch takeout specials.
At a glance
#1 of 4 Nepalese restaurants in SomervilleLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★83%
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4 ★8%
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3 ★3%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★4%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Himalayan Kitchen?
- Himalayan Kitchen is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,074 reviews.
- How does Himalayan Kitchen rank in Somerville?
- Himalayan Kitchen is #1 of 4 Nepalese restaurants in Somerville by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Himalayan Kitchen located?
- 40 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, United States — 2.1 km from the center of Somerville.
- How can I contact Himalayan Kitchen?
- Phone: +1 617-622-5805 · Website: himalayankitchenma.com
Great options. The owner was very friendly and gave us some complimentary rice pudding. Tried the Punjabi chicken wings which were great. Also had some Nepali items which were quite unique
I've visited this place multiple times and it never fails to impress. I revisited after several months and despite the crowd, the owner managed to personally greet and gather feedback from each table. This attentive service was truly impressive. I ordered momos, aloo bodi tama, and chowmein, all of which were delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to others.
We went in here with a lot of expectations but were left disappointed. Ordered the chicken chuyillo appetiser and nepali thalis with chicken and goat. The appetiser chicken was chewy and didn’t taste fresh. The chicken curry in the thali had an overwhelming taste of cumin powder that overpowered anything else in the taste buds. The goat curry was okay and the lentils did taste good. Add the fact that everything was served in plastic to-go containers when they charge about $20 for a thali leaves things slightly more desirable.
My group of five visited Himalayan Kitchen on the afternoon of July 25th, excited to try their Nepali Thali. Unfortunately, our experience was far from enjoyable, and it was mainly due to the disappointing customer service we received, rather than the food itself.
We had called an hour in advance to book a table, and upon arriving, we were promptly seated. However, our disappointment began when we noticed that there was only one available server, a female, who appeared to be in a bad mood. She didn't even bother to ask if we wanted any drinks like Lassi or soft drinks, leaving us feeling ignored from the start.
When our thalis were served, one of us asked for salt, but the server seemed annoyed. Throughout the entire meal, she maintained this disinterested attitude, which put a damper on our dining experience.
To add to our disappointment, we noticed a manager/owner sitting in front of the counter engaged in conversation with a female customer. Despite glancing at our table a few times, he didn't bother to ask about our dining experience or if we needed anything until we had already finished our meal.
As Nepali diners, we were hopeful to find the authentic taste of Nepal at Himalayan Kitchen. However, what we got was more like an Americanized version of Nepali food, which didn't meet our expectations.
Additionally, we were surprised to find that our thalis were served on plastic utensils, despite the Google menu indicating otherwise. This cheapened the dining experience and left us feeling even more let down.
Overall, the visit to Himalayan Kitchen was not worth the hype or the trip. The lackluster customer service, combined with the deviation from authentic Nepali flavors and the disappointing presentation, made for a forgettable dining experience.
Warning to fellow Nepali people: If you are looking for a taste of Nepal, this may not be the place for you. We hope that the management takes these concerns into account and strives to improve their service and authenticity to regain the trust of their diners.
We had called an hour in advance to book a table, and upon arriving, we were promptly seated. However, our disappointment began when we noticed that there was only one available server, a female, who appeared to be in a bad mood. She didn't even bother to ask if we wanted any drinks like Lassi or soft drinks, leaving us feeling ignored from the start.
When our thalis were served, one of us asked for salt, but the server seemed annoyed. Throughout the entire meal, she maintained this disinterested attitude, which put a damper on our dining experience.
To add to our disappointment, we noticed a manager/owner sitting in front of the counter engaged in conversation with a female customer. Despite glancing at our table a few times, he didn't bother to ask about our dining experience or if we needed anything until we had already finished our meal.
As Nepali diners, we were hopeful to find the authentic taste of Nepal at Himalayan Kitchen. However, what we got was more like an Americanized version of Nepali food, which didn't meet our expectations.
Additionally, we were surprised to find that our thalis were served on plastic utensils, despite the Google menu indicating otherwise. This cheapened the dining experience and left us feeling even more let down.
Overall, the visit to Himalayan Kitchen was not worth the hype or the trip. The lackluster customer service, combined with the deviation from authentic Nepali flavors and the disappointing presentation, made for a forgettable dining experience.
Warning to fellow Nepali people: If you are looking for a taste of Nepal, this may not be the place for you. We hope that the management takes these concerns into account and strives to improve their service and authenticity to regain the trust of their diners.
Everything we got ( spicy momo, goat curry and punjabi wings) were amazing!! All the flavors were balanced and worked well. The owner was incredibly welcoming. We got to try his wife’s rice pudding desert and that was the perfect end to the meal. Definitely will be going back!
Very authentic and delicious North Indian food! 💯 This is my new favorite Indian restaurant in the Greater Boston Area.
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Our friend’s recommendation and totally worth it. The Jhol momo was on point. Nepali Chicken thali was perfect and Pork Sekuwa just yummm! The owner was very friendly and even gave us complimentary dessert “Kheer”. Definitely coming back!
One less star because of all the plastic wear and utensils, it might be convenient but I would prefer the Thaali in proper thaali itself.
Our friend’s recommendation and totally worth it. The Jhol momo was on point. Nepali Chicken thali was perfect and Pork Sekuwa just yummm! The owner was very friendly and even gave us complimentary dessert “Kheer”. Definitely coming back!
One less star because of all the plastic wear and utensils, it might be convenient but I would prefer the Thaali in proper thaali itself.
Great place! All the meals we had were so delicious. Kebab, chili, chicken wings, rice pudding, couldn’t taste any better. You can request the level of spiciness, and if you don’t like the heat it won’t be spicy at all. They also had a nice looking pizza, I guess we’ll try it next time. And although they do serve food in a plastic containers, the dining room is cozy, the food is great, so it really doesn’t change the experience.
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