Himalayan Cuisine SF Menu
Himalayan Cuisine SF, located in San Francisco, offers a delightful blend of Himalayan/Nepalese and Indian cuisine. Known for its warm and welcoming service, this family-owned restaurant boasts a casual ambience perfect for enjoying a variety of traditional dishes. The menu features favorites like Veggie momo, a mashed eggplant dish, and Dahi Puri - all praised for their authentic flavors and fresh taste. Customers rave about the complimentary chutneys and papadam served, adding a delightful touch to the dining experience. The Sampler is highly recommended for those looking to explore a mix of Himalayan flavors, with dishes like juicy momos, tender tandoori chicken, and flavorful lentil dal. With excellent service, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere, Himalayan Cuisine SF is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Himalayan dishes.
Starters
Veggie Pakora
Mixed vegetables fried in a fritter with chickpea flour.
Veggie Samosa
Pastry loaded with spicy potatoes, green peas and served with mint and tamarind chutneys. A mildly spiced potato, and vegetable filled golden fried pastry. Served with tamarind and mint sauce.
Chicken Choila
Hot grilled chicken marinated with green chilies, fresh ginger, garlic, and Nepalese herbs.
Dahi Puri Chaat
Crispy Semolina puri filled with bean sprouts, sev, yogurts, tamarind, and mint chutney.
Samosa Chaat
Vegetable samosa mixed with garbanzo, fresh tomatoes, chopped onions, and chaat spice. Topped with yogurt and tamarind sauce.
Vegetable Spring Roll
Vegetables in a thin crispy wrapper cooked in deep fried oil.
Shrimp Spring Roll (Per Order Pcs)
Shrimp in a thin crispy wrapper cooked in deep fried oil.
Chicken Soup
Boneless chicken Cube with Himalayan Spices.
Lentil Soup
Yellow lentil with garlic, ginger, onion, tomato, cumin and cilantro.
Chicken Chilly
Chicken fried with bell peppers,garlic,chili sauce & soya sauce.
Himalayan Chicken Wings Pieces
Marinated chicken wings cooked in hot zesty sauce served with Himalayan spices.
Chicken Wraps
Tandoori chicken with chutney sauce, wrapped in an oven fresh naan.
Vegetable Wraps
Mixed vegetables with chutney sauce, wrapped in an oven fresh naan
Wraps
Vegetable Curry
Okra / Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and spices.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas cooked with cumin seeds, onions, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.
Saag Paneer
Homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with puréed spinach cream sauce and mild spice.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade Indian cheese, dried nuts, onions, green peppers, cooked in tomatoes, cream sauce, and spices.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with mild spices, fresh ginger, coriander, tomatoes, and onions.
Yellow Dal
Yellow lentils seasonal with garlic, ginger, onion, tomato, cumin, and cilantro.
Himalayan Mix Vegetable
Gobi, bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, carrot, potato, tomato, red onion, and peas.
Baingan Bharta
Oven Roasted eggplants in onions sauce with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
Vegetable Korma
Fresh vegetables cooked onion, cashew, almond, coconut & rich creamy sauce
Malai Kofta
Vegetarian ball/dumplings made with paneer, carrots,potatoes,green peas and tikka masala sauce.
Dal Makhani
Rich and hearty whole lentils cooked with cream, tomato,onion,cumin and onion sauce.
Chicken Curry
Gluten free. Boneless chicken thigh cooked with homemade herbs and spices in curry sauce served with rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken cooked in tomato and cream sauce with Himalayan spices.
Butter Chicken
Dark chicken meat in a tomato cashew cream sauce in our signature blend of spices.
Chicken Saag
Slow-cooked spinach and mustard greens with fresh ginger and garlic.
Kadai Chicken
Chicken cooked with bell pepper, onion, home made kadai masala & curry sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken & potatoes cooked in vinegar and vindaloo sauce.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked with onion, cashew,coconut and rich creamy sauce.
Chicken Curry
Lamb / Goat Curry
Lamb Tikka Masala
Boneless lamb in a tomato cream sauce with Himalayan spices.
Lamb Curry
Yogurt and onion based curry with house roasted spices.
Goat Curry
Yogurt and onion based curry with house roasted spices.
Lamb Saag
Slow-cooked spinach and mustard greens with fresh ginger and garlic.
Lamb Korma
Boneless lamb cooked onion, cashew,coconut and rich creamy sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb & potatoes cooked in vinegar and vindaloo sauce.
Shrimp Curry
Yogurt and onion based curry with house roasted spices.
Shrimp Coconut Curry
shrimp cooked in an onion & tomato sauce with goan masala and coconut milk
Salmon Curry
Tomato,onion based curry with house roasted spices
Cat Fish Curry
Catfish cooked in tomato, onion & house roasted spices
Fish Tikka Masala
Catfish cooked with onion, ginger, garlic & creamy sauces
Sea Food
Biryani
Veggie Biryani
Mixed vegetables cooked in basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.
Shrimp Biryani
Pieces of fresh shrimp cooked in seasoned basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.
Chicken Biryani
Tender pieces of boneless dark meat cooked with basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.
Lamb Biryani
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.
Goat Biryani
Pieces of goat meat cooked in basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in a special blend of spices and herbs roasted on skewers in our clay oven.
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Juicy boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt, freshly ground Indian spices, tandoori sauce and cooked to perfection in our clay oven.
Chicken Tandoori
Marinated leg quarter with yogurt, cumin & tandoori masala baked in a clay oven.
Tandoori Salmon
Jumbo shrimp marinated with special spices, skewered, and roasted in a tandoor oven.
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp marinated with special spices, skewered and roasted in a tandoor oven.
Tandoori Paneer Kabab
Homemade cheese marinated with special spices, skewered and roasted in a tandoor oven
Tandoor Dishes ( Preparation time to mins)
Momo
Himalayan Veggie Steamed Momo
Steamed dumplings filled with minced cabbage, spinach, cashew nuts, cheese, and onion, served with a very special Momo sauce made from tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, peanut, cashew, lemon, and Himalayan spices.
Himalayan Veggie Jhol Momo
Steamed dumplings filled with minced cabbage, spinach, cashew nuts, cheese, and onion, served with a very special Momo sauce made from tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, peanut, cashew, lemon and Himalayan spices.
Himalayan Veggie Chili Momo / 'C' Momo
Steam momos sautéed with freshly cut bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and zesty tangy with a very special Momo sauce made from tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, peanut, cashew, lemon, and Himalayan spices.
Himalayan Chicken Steamed Momo
Steamed dumplings made from finely chopped vegetable and ground chicken with onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and spices, served with a very special Momo sauce made from tomatoes and Himalayan spices. Most popular food/snacks in Nepal and Tibet.
Himalayan Chicken Chilli Momo Fried Momo
Fried chicken momo tossed with Himalayan spices, green chili, onion, and capsicum in a savory chilli sauce.
Himalayan Chicken Jhol Momo
Delicate dumplings filled with seasoned chicken, served in a rich, spiced broth.
Himalayan Veggie Chow Mein
Vegetables are stir-fried with noodles in soy sauce and spices.
Himalayan Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken pieces stir-fried with noodles in soy sauce and spices.
Chowmein
Salad
Himalayan Green Salad
Mixed seasonal greens, cucumber, chickpeas, and tomatoes with house special dressing.
Himalayan Tandoori Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons. Topped with cubes of tandoori chicken breast.
Himalayan Tandoori Salmon Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons. Topped with cubes of salmon.
White Basmati Rice
Fluffy, long-grain white basmati rice.
Jeera Rice
Aromatic basmati rice infused with cumin seeds and spices, served steaming hot.
Plain Naan
Soft, fluffy flatbread with a slightly charred exterior, ideal for pairing with various dishes.
Garlic Naan
Infused with garlic and herbs, this soft and fluffy naan is a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Onion Naan
Fluffy tandoori naan with a savory onion filling.
Cheese Naan
Soft, tandoori-baked bread, generously filled with melting cheese.
Papadum
Crispy, thin lentil cracker with a light, airy texture and subtle seasoning.
Mango Chutney
A tangy sauce made with mangoes, typically seasoned with ginger, red chili flakes, and a hint of sugar.
Mixed Pickles
A medley of green chili, mango, lemon, and carrots, infused with phyllanthus and mustard oil, seasoned with homemade spices.
Aalu Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes, cooked in a clay oven.
Keema Naan (Chicken)
Naan filled with seasoned ground chicken, baked in a traditional clay oven.
Sides, Rice / Naan/ Bread
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Sweet homemade cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup.
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese soaked in sweetened milk.
Masala Chai Tea: Caffeinated
Black tea brewed with a harmonious blend of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, typically mixed with milk.
Black Masala Tea: Caffeinated
Aromatic black tea infused with a blend of traditional spices.
Tea Green: Decaffeinated
A gentle tea experience, utilizing leaves from the camellia sinensis plant without the caffeine, typically enjoyed for its subtle taste.
Mango Lassi
Traditional Indian drink with mango and yogurt.
Plain Lassi
Traditional, smooth yogurt drink- perfectly tart and refreshing.
Water
Per bottle.
Canned Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Pepsi.