It’s been a while since I had Nepali food so I was stoked to see that there’s a small, family-owned restaurant here in Cary, NC. Himalayan Nepali Cuisine is located in a little strip so there is plenty of room for parking and I love how there’s a Tibetan/Himalayan gift shop right next door! Right when we walked in, we were seated and served some warm sweet ginger tea and papad which is a thin/crispy Nepali flatbread-cracker. We ordered the following: Chicken Momo Nepali Chicken Curry Garlic Naan Everything was delicious! The chicken filling inside the momo was yummy and the curry sauce was slightly tangy and spicy from the tomatoes and chilis. The only thing I wish was different was the temperature- the momo’s were a little lukewarm so I wish it was higher in temperature but this was still a solid dish! The Nepali Chicken Curry also had that spicy/tangy flavor from all the ingredients and spices. The chicken pieces were juicy, tender, and went well with the rice and garlic naan. Speaking of naan, this was my sister and I’s favorite. The naan was crispy on the outside with a nice chewiness on the inside. And the garlic seasoning on top was just *chef’s kiss*. Overall, Himalayan Nepali Cuisine had attentive/kind service and delicious, affordable food made with love and care- what more could you ask for :)!
Himalayan Nepali Cuisine
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It’s been a while since I had Nepali food so I was stoked to see that there’s a small, family-owned restaurant here in Cary, NC. Himalayan Nepali Cuisine is located in a little strip so there is plenty of room for parking and I love how there’s a Tibetan/Himalayan gift shop right next door! Right when we walked in, we were seated and served some warm sweet ginger tea and papad which is a thin/crispy Nepali flatbread-cracker. We ordered the following: Chicken Momo Nepali Chicken Curry Garlic Naan Everything was delicious! The chicken filling inside the momo was yummy and the curry sauce was slightly tangy and spicy from the tomatoes and chilis. The only thing I wish was different was the temperature- the momo’s were a little lukewarm so I wish it was higher in temperature but this was still a solid dish! The Nepali Chicken Curry also had that spicy/tangy flavor from all the ingredients and spices. The chicken pieces were juicy, tender, and went well with the rice and garlic naan. Speaking of naan, this was my sister and I’s favorite. The naan was crispy on the outside with a nice chewiness on the inside. And the garlic seasoning on top was just *chef’s kiss*. Overall, Himalayan Nepali Cuisine had attentive/kind service and delicious, affordable food made with love and care- what more could you ask for :)!
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but I was really disappointed with my experience. I ordered pani puri, and the filling tasted like plain boiled potatoes with tomatoes and onions—there were no spices, cilantro, or the flavor I normally expect. The pani also tasted like simple salt water rather than the usual seasoned, spiced water. I also ordered chatpate, and it was stale and unpleasant to eat. The vegetables were cut into very large pieces instead of bite-sized, which made it hard to enjoy. I tried calling the restaurant to address the issue, but no one responded. Unfortunately, I feel like I wasted my money and I hope management can improve the quality and consistency moving forward.
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but I was really disappointed with my experience. I ordered pani puri, and the filling tasted like plain boiled potatoes with tomatoes and onions—there were no spices, cilantro, or the flavor I normally expect. The pani also tasted like simple salt water rather than the usual seasoned, spiced water. I also ordered chatpate, and it was stale and unpleasant to eat. The vegetables were cut into very large pieces instead of bite-sized, which made it hard to enjoy. I tried calling the restaurant to address the issue, but no one responded. Unfortunately, I feel like I wasted my money and I hope management can improve the quality and consistency moving forward.
This was the first dining experience for the four of us. We were warmly greeted and immediately served with their delicious complimentary ginger tea while we browsed the extensive menu. We ordered garlic naan, samosas and samosa chat. All quite tasty. I also thought the govi Manchurian was excellent. But I would say the chili chicken momos were my favorite. We also had steamed chicken momos, lamb vindaloo, chicken vindaloo and mango Lassi. And the service was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this place.