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.

$6.99

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.

$6.99

Chicken Choila

Hot grilled chicken marinated with green chilies, fresh ginger, garlic, and Nepalese herbs.

$12.99

Dahi Puri Chaat

Crispy Semolina puri filled with bean sprouts, sev, yogurts, tamarind, and mint chutney.

$8.99

Samosa Chaat

Vegetable samosa mixed with garbanzo, fresh tomatoes, chopped onions, and chaat spice. Topped with yogurt and tamarind sauce.

$10.99

Vegetable Spring Roll

Vegetables in a thin crispy wrapper cooked in deep fried oil.

$7.99

Shrimp Spring Roll (Per Order Pcs)

Shrimp in a thin crispy wrapper cooked in deep fried oil.

$10.99

Chicken Soup

Boneless chicken Cube with Himalayan Spices.

$12.99

Lentil Soup

Yellow lentil with garlic, ginger, onion, tomato, cumin and cilantro.

$10.99

Chicken Chilly

Chicken fried with bell peppers,garlic,chili sauce & soya sauce.

$13.99

Himalayan Chicken Wings Pieces

Marinated chicken wings cooked in hot zesty sauce served with Himalayan spices.

$17.00

Chicken Wraps

Tandoori chicken with chutney sauce, wrapped in an oven fresh naan.

$12.99

Vegetable Wraps

Mixed vegetables with chutney sauce, wrapped in an oven fresh naan

$11.99

Wraps

Vegetable Curry

Okra / Bhindi Masala

Okra cooked with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and spices.

$13.99

Aloo Gobi

Potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas cooked with cumin seeds, onions, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.

$14.99

Saag Paneer

Homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with puréed spinach cream sauce and mild spice.

$16.99

Paneer Tikka Masala

Homemade Indian cheese, dried nuts, onions, green peppers, cooked in tomatoes, cream sauce, and spices.

$16.99

Chana Masala

Chickpeas cooked with mild spices, fresh ginger, coriander, tomatoes, and onions.

$11.99

Yellow Dal

Yellow lentils seasonal with garlic, ginger, onion, tomato, cumin, and cilantro.

$10.99

Himalayan Mix Vegetable

Gobi, bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, carrot, potato, tomato, red onion, and peas.

$14.99

Baingan Bharta

Oven Roasted eggplants in onions sauce with tomatoes, spices and herbs.

$14.99

Vegetable Korma

Fresh vegetables cooked onion, cashew, almond, coconut & rich creamy sauce

$14.99

Malai Kofta

Vegetarian ball/dumplings made with paneer, carrots,potatoes,green peas and tikka masala sauce.

$16.99

Dal Makhani

Rich and hearty whole lentils cooked with cream, tomato,onion,cumin and onion sauce.

$12.99

Chicken Curry

Gluten free. Boneless chicken thigh cooked with homemade herbs and spices in curry sauce served with rice.

$15.99

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tandoori chicken cooked in tomato and cream sauce with Himalayan spices.

$17.99

Butter Chicken

Dark chicken meat in a tomato cashew cream sauce in our signature blend of spices.

$17.99

Chicken Saag

Slow-cooked spinach and mustard greens with fresh ginger and garlic.

$16.99

Kadai Chicken

Chicken cooked with bell pepper, onion, home made kadai masala & curry sauce.

$16.99

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken & potatoes cooked in vinegar and vindaloo sauce.

$16.99

Chicken Korma

Boneless chicken cooked with onion, cashew,coconut and rich creamy sauce.

$16.99

Chicken Curry

Lamb / Goat Curry

Lamb Tikka Masala

Boneless lamb in a tomato cream sauce with Himalayan spices.

$19.99

Lamb Curry

Yogurt and onion based curry with house roasted spices.

$19.99

Goat Curry

Yogurt and onion based curry with house roasted spices.

$19.99

Lamb Saag

Slow-cooked spinach and mustard greens with fresh ginger and garlic.

$19.99

Lamb Korma

Boneless lamb cooked onion, cashew,coconut and rich creamy sauce.

$19.99

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb & potatoes cooked in vinegar and vindaloo sauce.

$19.99

Shrimp Curry

Yogurt and onion based curry with house roasted spices.

$20.99

Shrimp Coconut Curry

shrimp cooked in an onion & tomato sauce with goan masala and coconut milk

$20.99

Salmon Curry

Tomato,onion based curry with house roasted spices

$20.99

Cat Fish Curry

Catfish cooked in tomato, onion & house roasted spices

$18.99

Fish Tikka Masala

Catfish cooked with onion, ginger, garlic & creamy sauces

$18.99

Sea Food

Biryani

Veggie Biryani

Mixed vegetables cooked in basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.

$15.99

Shrimp Biryani

Pieces of fresh shrimp cooked in seasoned basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.

$19.99

Chicken Biryani

Tender pieces of boneless dark meat cooked with basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.

$17.99

Lamb Biryani

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.

$19.99

Goat Biryani

Pieces of goat meat cooked in basmati rice. Served with raita or curry sauce.

$19.99

Lamb Boti Kabab

Tender pieces of lamb marinated in a special blend of spices and herbs roasted on skewers in our clay oven.

$21.99

Chicken Tikka Kabab

Juicy boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt, freshly ground Indian spices, tandoori sauce and cooked to perfection in our clay oven.

$16.99

Chicken Tandoori

Marinated leg quarter with yogurt, cumin & tandoori masala baked in a clay oven.

$15.99

Tandoori Salmon

Jumbo shrimp marinated with special spices, skewered, and roasted in a tandoor oven.

$23.99

Shrimp Tandoori

Jumbo shrimp marinated with special spices, skewered and roasted in a tandoor oven.

$21.99

Tandoori Paneer Kabab

Homemade cheese marinated with special spices, skewered and roasted in a tandoor oven

$15.99

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.

$12.99

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.

$13.99

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.

$14.99

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.

$14.99

Himalayan Chicken Chilli Momo Fried Momo

Fried chicken momo tossed with Himalayan spices, green chili, onion, and capsicum in a savory chilli sauce.

$16.99

Himalayan Chicken Jhol Momo

Delicate dumplings filled with seasoned chicken, served in a rich, spiced broth.

$15.99

Himalayan Veggie Chow Mein

Vegetables are stir-fried with noodles in soy sauce and spices.

$13.99

Himalayan Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken pieces stir-fried with noodles in soy sauce and spices.

$15.99

Chowmein

Salad

Himalayan Green Salad

Mixed seasonal greens, cucumber, chickpeas, and tomatoes with house special dressing.

$10.99

Himalayan Tandoori Chicken Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons. Topped with cubes of tandoori chicken breast.

$15.99

Himalayan Tandoori Salmon Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons. Topped with cubes of salmon.

$20.99

White Basmati Rice

Fluffy, long-grain white basmati rice.

$3.99

Jeera Rice

Aromatic basmati rice infused with cumin seeds and spices, served steaming hot.

$4.99

Plain Naan

Soft, fluffy flatbread with a slightly charred exterior, ideal for pairing with various dishes.

$3.99

Garlic Naan

Infused with garlic and herbs, this soft and fluffy naan is a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

$4.99

Onion Naan

Fluffy tandoori naan with a savory onion filling.

$4.99

Cheese Naan

Soft, tandoori-baked bread, generously filled with melting cheese.

$6.99

Papadum

Crispy, thin lentil cracker with a light, airy texture and subtle seasoning.

$2.99

Mango Chutney

A tangy sauce made with mangoes, typically seasoned with ginger, red chili flakes, and a hint of sugar.

$2.99

Mixed Pickles

A medley of green chili, mango, lemon, and carrots, infused with phyllanthus and mustard oil, seasoned with homemade spices.

$2.99

Aalu Naan

Naan stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes, cooked in a clay oven.

$6.00

Keema Naan (Chicken)

Naan filled with seasoned ground chicken, baked in a traditional clay oven.

$7.00

Sides, Rice / Naan/ Bread

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Sweet homemade cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup.

$4.99

Rasmalai

Cottage cheese soaked in sweetened milk.

$4.99

Masala Chai Tea: Caffeinated

Black tea brewed with a harmonious blend of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, typically mixed with milk.

$4.50

Black Masala Tea: Caffeinated

Aromatic black tea infused with a blend of traditional spices.

$3.99

Tea Green: Decaffeinated

A gentle tea experience, utilizing leaves from the camellia sinensis plant without the caffeine, typically enjoyed for its subtle taste.

$3.99

Mango Lassi

Traditional Indian drink with mango and yogurt.

$5.50

Plain Lassi

Traditional, smooth yogurt drink- perfectly tart and refreshing.

$5.00

Water

Per bottle.

$2.99

Canned Soda

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Pepsi.

$2.99

Drinks