Taste of the Himalayas

3185 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA

Menu (As of 10/31)

Mango Lassi

• Weekday Lunch Special $13.9911:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday (except holidays) See lunch options →

Starters

• Vegetable Pakora GF $5.99Onions, spinach and cabbage battered with chickpea flour and Himalayan herbs. Served with mint chutney.
• Onion Pakora GF $5.99Sliced onions in seasoned chickpea batter, deep-fried golden. Served with mint dipping sauce.
• Paneer Pakora $7.99House-made cottage cheese in chickpea batter with aromatic herbs, lightly fried. Mint dipping sauce.
• Chicken Pakora GF $7.99Sliced chicken marinated in chickpea flour and spices, deep fried. Mint sauce.
• Samosa $5.99Crisp pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas. Tangy tamarind dip.
• Chaat Samosa $6.99Samosa topped with yogurt sauce, warm spices, tamarind and mint.
• Himalayan Chicken Wings $9.99Fried chicken wings and drumsticks tossed in Himalayan spices.
• Chicken Choila GF $9.99Spicy Nepalese oven-baked chicken marinated in Himalayan sauce with bell pepper, onion and scallion. Served cold.
• Lamb Choila GF $11.99Spicy Nepalese oven-baked lamb marinated in Himalayan sauce with bell pepper, onion and scallion. Served cold.
• Papad GF $2.99Thin lentil wafers, served with zesty mint chutney.
• French Fries $6.99Crispy golden fries, served with ketchup.

Soups & Salads

• Daal / Lentil Soup $6.99Mixed lentils cooked with Himalayan spices and herbs.
• Himalayan Vegetarian Soup $7.99Cauliflower, zucchini and onion in a rich Himalayan-spiced broth.
• Himalayan Chicken Soup $8.99Boneless chicken simmered in an aromatic Himalayan broth.
• House Salad $8.99Organic mixed greens, cucumber, tomato and carrot with Himalayan dressing.
• Himalayan Chicken Salad $12.99Sliced chicken, organic spring mix, carrot, cucumber and tomato with Himalayan dressing.
• Himalayan Salmon Salad $14.99Tandoori-baked marinated salmon over organic greens, cucumber, carrot and cherry tomato.
• Sadeko Aloo Ra Kakro GF $8.99Cucumber, potato and green peas marinated in Himalayan spice blend. Served chilled.
• Steam Vegetable Momo $11.99
• Jhol Vegetable Momo $12.99
• Steam Chicken Momo $12.99
• Jhol Chicken Momo $13.99
• Steam Lamb Momo $14.99
• Jhol Lamb Momo $15.99
• Mixed Momo $15.99
• Vegetable Chowmein $16.99
• Chicken Chowmein $17.99
• Lamb Chowmein $19.99
• Vegetable Biryani $15.99
• Chicken Biryani $17.99
• Lamb Biryani $19.99
• Shrimp Biryani $19.99
• Himalayan Biryani $20.99A mix of chicken, lamb and shrimp, saffron basmati rice.
• Paneer Tikka Tandoori $19.99Paneer marinated overnight in ginger-garlic, yogurt, cumin and coriander.
• Chicken Tikka Tandoori (Boneless) $20.99Boneless chicken breast marinated in herbs, spices and yogurt.
• Royal Saffron Kabob $20.99Boneless chicken marinated overnight with garlic and ginger, finished in buttery saffron sauce.
• Shrimp Tandoori $22.99Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt and spices, broiled to perfection.
• Salmon Tandoori $22.99Salmon marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, broiled to perfection.
• Mixed Tandoori $25.99Marinated chicken, lamb, shrimp and salmon, grilled together.
• Rack of Lamb $32.99Lamb chops marinated overnight in Nepali spices, grilled in the tandoor oven.
• Aloo Cauli Ko Tarkari Vegan $14.99Potatoes and cauliflower simmered in a Himalayan tomato sauce.
• Aloo Matar Vegan $14.99Green peas and potatoes in onion, tomato and Himalayan spice.
• Aloo Bhanta Vegan $14.99Eggplant and potatoes in a Himalayan-style curry sauce.
• Mismas Tarkari Vegan $14.99Seasonal mixed vegetables in savory onion-tomato sauce.
• Chana Masala Vegan $14.99Chickpeas simmered in special herbs and Himalayan spice.
• Veg. Tikka Masala $14.99Seasonal mixed vegetables in our famous tikka masala sauce.
• Ramtoriya (Okara) Vegan $14.99Okra and onion sautéed with special herbs and spices.
• Nawaratna Korma Vegan option $14.99Assorted vegetables in a creamy Himalayan-spiced sauce.
• Saag Aloo $14.99Potatoes and spinach paste in onion, tomato and Himalayan spice.
• Chana Saag Vegan option $14.99Chickpea and spinach paste in onion, tomato and Himalayan spice.
• Aloo Chilli Vegan $14.99Green peas and potatoes in onion, tomato and Himalayan spice.
• Daal Tadka $15.99Lentils cooked and tempered with fried Himalayan spices and herbs.
• Daal Makhani $15.99Black lentils simmered overnight, cooked with butter and cream.
• Kerau Paneer $15.99Green peas and paneer in onion, tomato, herbs and spice.
• Paneer Chilli $15.99Nepali street food classic — paneer and vegetables in sweet-tangy house sauce.
• Malai Kofta $15.99Mashed paneer, potato, nuts and spice, in creamy tomato sauce.
• Palak Paneer $15.99Minced spinach and paneer in a light, creamy sauce.
• Tofu Saag Vegan option $15.99Spinach stir-fried with tofu and Himalayan spices.
• Paneer Tikka Masala $15.99Paneer marinated and cooked in a rich tikka masala sauce.
• Chicken Chilly $15.99Marinated chicken strips pan-fried with bell pepper and onion in Himalayan sauce.
• Bhanta Ra Khukura $15.99Tandoori-baked chicken with eggplant in onion-tomato sauce.
• Chicken Curry $15.99Boneless chicken simmered in onion-tomato sauce with Himalayan spice.
• Chicken Vindaloo $15.99Chicken and potatoes in a unique herb-and-spice sauce.
• Achari Chicken $15.99Nepalese-style oven chicken with bell pepper, onion and homemade pickle.
• Coconut Chicken $15.99Chicken with onion, garlic, ginger and exotic spice, slow-cooked with coconut flake.
• Daal Chicken $15.99Chicken simmered with creamy lentil, ginger and garlic.
• Mango Chicken $15.99Chicken with Kesar mango jelly in onion-tomato Himalayan sauce.
• Kadhai Chicken $15.99Chicken in traditional kadai with bell pepper, onion and tomato.
• Chicken Tikka Masala $16.99Chicken breast in special tikka masala sauce with herbs and spice.
• Chicken Saag $16.99Chicken simmered in spinach, fragrant spice and a velvety sauce.
• Chicken Makhani / Butter Chicken $16.99Chicken in tikka masala sauce combined with rich butter sauce.
• Chicken Korma $16.99Chicken breast in rich, fragrant creamy sauce with cashew nuts.
• Lamb Vindaloo $19.99Lamb and potatoes in a special sauce with herbs and spice.
• Lamb Curry / Lukshyeko Masu $19.99Boneless lamb simmered in onion-tomato sauce with Himalayan spice.
• Daal Lamb $19.99Lamb simmered with creamy lentil, ginger and garlic.
• Lamb Eggplant $19.99Lamb with diced eggplant, mustard seed and Himalayan herbs.
• Lamb Saag $19.99Lamb in spinach, aromatic spice and a smooth cream sauce.
• Goat Curry $19.99One of Nepal's most popular dishes — bone-in goat with roasted spices, ginger, garlic, tomato and onion.
• Lamb Kadhai $19.99Seasonal vegetables and boneless lamb in Himalayan herbs and spice.
• Lamb Achari $19.99Nepalese-style oven lamb with bell pepper, onion and homemade pickle.
• Lamb Tikka Masala $19.99Australian lamb cubes in special tikka masala sauce.
• Lamb Makhani $19.99Australian lamb in tikka masala sauce combined with rich butter sauce.
• Lamb Korma $19.99Lamb in rich, fragrant creamy sauce with cashew nuts.
• Himalayan Balti $20.99Tandoori chicken, lamb, shrimp and mixed vegetables in a specially prepared Himalayan sauce.
• Salmon Curry $19.99Salmon in Himalayan sauce with herbs, spice, garlic, ginger and onion.
• Kadhai Salmon $19.99Salmon in traditional kadai with bell pepper, onion and tomato.
• Salmon Daal $19.99Salmon and potatoes in a special sauce with herbs and spice.
• Salmon Tikka Masala $19.99Salmon in special tikka masala sauce with herbs and spice.
• Shrimp Curry $19.99Shrimp in onion-tomato gravy with Himalayan spice and herbs.
• Shrimp Tikka Masala $19.99Shrimp in special tikka masala sauce with herbs and spice.
• Shrimp Saag $19.99Shrimp in spinach, aromatic spice and a smooth cream sauce.
• Butter Roti (Whole Wheat) $3.99
• Plain Paratha $3.99
• Aloo Paratha $4.99
• Butter Naan $3.99
• Garlic Naan $3.99
• Garlic Cilantro Naan $3.99
• Garlic Rosemary Naan $3.99
• Garlic Herbal Naan $3.99
• Coconut Naan $4.99
• Cheese Naan $4.99
• Onion Naan $4.99
• Badami Naan $5.99

Side Orders

• Basmati Rice $3.99
• Mango Chutney $3.99
• Mixed Pickle $3.99
• Raita $3.99
• Tamarind Sauce $2.99
• Mint Chutney $2.99
• 911 Spicy Sauce $2.99
• Tikka Masala Sauce $10.99
• Indian Onion Salad $3.99
• Gulab Jamoon $4.49Warm milk-dough dumplings in rose-cardamom syrup.
• Rasmalai $4.49Soft cheese dumplings in chilled sweetened milk.
• Mango Kulfi $4.49Dense, creamy Indian-style mango ice cream.
• Rice Pudding Vegan $4.49Vegan rice pudding, lightly spiced.
• Kathmandu Masala Tea $3.99
• Green Tea $3.99
• Iced Tea $3.99
• Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite $3.99
• Sparkling Water $3.99
• Sweet Lassi $5.99
• Salt Lassi $5.99
• Mango Lassi $5.99
• Corona $6.99
• Sapporo $6.99
• Lagunitas IPA $6.99
• Stella Artois $6.99
• Blue Moon $6.99
• Taj Mahal (12 oz.) $7.99
• Taj Mahal (22 oz.) $11.99
• House Cabernet Sauvignon $8.99
• Blackstone Merlot $9.99 / $34.99
• Bogle Petite Sirah $9.99 / $34.99
• Castle Rock Pinot Noir $9.99 / $34.99
• J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon $11.99 / $36.99
• House Chardonnay $8.99
• Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc $9.99
• Robert Mondavi Chardonnay $9.99 / $30.99
• Bella Sera Pinot Grigio $9.99 / $30.99
• Pick any $2.00

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