Himalaya Restaurant Ventura

If you've not tried this place, stick it on your list! Get there well before 2:30 in order to not feel rushed by the wait staff. They want you to be out by 2:30, no joke. Yet, even with that rushed experience the food was top notch and the lunch special price couldn't be better. Flavors, spices, heat, and color make this a must return to.
I promise to be out by 2:30. :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Butter Chicken, Sabzie Sangam Curry

Food far exceeded expectations. Fast, friendly service. Can say with confidence this is my favorite spot for Indian on the West Coast. Recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been to this restaurant four times now within the last year (I live in Santa Barbara) and every time I’ve been the waiter that I met the first time remembers me. The butter chicken is the best butter chicken I’ve ever had. I’m not a fan of tomatoes, so in my opinion, it isn’t too tomato-y. It’s so good every single time and the staff is so friendly. They’ve often given us something on the house. Two times I came we were given extra dessert and an appetizer! Love this place and I will continue to come here!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Butter Chicken

Garlic Naan - I could eat this all day every day ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala

One of my favorite restaurants. The food is always great and the service is too. We love the Katmandu chili chicken, garlic cauliflower, garlic naan, and tandoori veggies.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken

Really liked the vibe of the place. Super Indian food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Momo Chilli, Garlic Naan

The food here was absolutely phenomenal! Sitting next to a couple, they received their food first and it was so fragrant and flavorful I was getting giddy waiting for my meal. I was between the Coconut Chicken Curry and the Madras Chicken. Sam, my server recommend the Madras chicken and I was very glad that he did, he was very friendly and provided me with refills on my Chai! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and was a big part of what I loved about the dish. The spiciness really adds a nice kick to it and overall made the dish tasty. I highly recommend getting the Naan with it as it makes for a wonderful binder for the rice and chicken. Overall really amazing, fresh, flavorful food with great atmosphere and service! Thank you for making my experience great Sam!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan

The best himalaya food ? in Venture
I tried different places, the same food in compared with this Himalaya food and Ventura. Thank you so very much for every team service.Amazing ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been eating at this establishment for years and it is so good. I had it tonight and it was awesome but the quantity has been decreased just like every other restaurant. Two things of Basmati, spinach salad: pecans and cranberries with dressing, chicken with curry, butter chicken, small 2” dumplings with veg/ and 1oz of sauce, veg fries—- $74.00 dollars. Total cost for them about $15.00 dollars. Man we are getting ripped off!! I guess I need to learn their ways of cooking and save a whole lot of money. Good luck to them.

Vegetarian options: Very good!

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken

Himalaya is my families favorite place to eat. The food is truly amazing and so flavorful and the staff is phenomenal. They remember you and treat you like family. They go above and beyond. For my daughter’s birthday, they spoiled her. They even put her name on their board to wish her a happy birthday. If I ask my kids where they want to go for dinner Himalaya is their #1 pick. Highly recommend for authentic and delicious Indian food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Purchased for take out. The best Indian food since I lived in London, Uk. Pricing very reasonable.

Food: 5

Best local Indian/Tibet/Nepal food around. Friendly staff, makes you feel like friends/family. Very great service is provided. Food is always good. Chai is a must. We had our sons first birthday dinner here with the family and everyone enjoyed it! Great food for the whole family.

Always great. We’ve been going here for over a year now and have enjoyed it every time. The service is super friendly and the food is great. Everything clearly marked for us gluten free people. And so many great options. Try the lamb tikka masala.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was extremely delicious. The staff was very polite and friendly. They served everything very quickly when we came in with hungry stomach. Every dish was hot and tasty. Definitely must dine in place around Ventura California ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food we ordered was amazing. The Gobi Manchurian and mango lassi were perfect. What sets this place apart is the fresh quality of the ingredients used in their dishes. As an Indian, I found the food to have a homely style of cooking, and having visited Nepal three times, I can say the flavors and aroma were very similar to Thakali-style (Nepali thali), like it was prepared by a local Nepali lady in a serene Himalayan valley dhaba (cafe). The hosts are very welcoming, and the atmosphere is authentic, reflecting traditional Nepali Buddhist architecture. The restaurant also has a small gift shop. It's popular with Americans, which indicates that the spice levels are moderate, but generally, Nepali food isn't overly spicy. Overall, a wonderful experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Gulab Jamun, Sabzie Sangam Curry