Ailaa Himalayan Bar and Grill

Can’t complain about the food and the ambience, both are really good. However the service was exceptionally bad. We were a group of 5, the server paid no attention to us as well as to what we ordered and the food ended up coming very late after multiple checkins and in disorganized manner. With the 20% gratuity fee that they charged us, we’d expect much nicer service!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

What a great little place. Unique foods, wonderful service, and attractive decor. Highly recommended for the adventurous and those who love spices. The drinks were good, too. I'm gluten dairy free and had plenty of menu items to choose from.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten and dairy allergies

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really good food! I usually take photos for reviews but this time we ate so quickly I didn't even get the chance. We ordered the chili momo, steamed momo, chicken sekuwa, and pork thali. All exceeded my expectations and were flavorful and well spiced. Will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Craving an authentic Nepali culinary adventure? Look no further than Aila in Stoneham, MA. This hidden gem serves up the most genuine Nepalese cuisine, complete with seasonal specials.

Thank you, Aila, for STANDING OUT from the herd and boldly bringing forth TRADITIONAL Nepali/ Newari flavors. From the vibrant street foods of Kathmandu to hearty Thakali sets and unique Newari dishes like Bara, Sanyakhuna, Kwaaghasa, fokso fry Sampumhichaa, and more—you've nailed it Chefs!!!

Beyond the food, Aila's incredible effort to showcase Nepalese tradition, decor, and music makes this place more than just a restaurant; it is a journey worth taking! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What an absolutely wonderful experience! The menu has so many interesting and delicious options! I ordered the Buffalo Chili and Chicken Johl, and the flavors were amazing and more than plenty for one person! I would highly recommend trying the other menu items, too, and worth a trip back! If you never had Nepalese cuisine before, I would make this the first place you try it!

Wheelchair accessibility: Handi cap accessible ramp along the front left side of the building.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

amazing food very authentic. love the ambiance here and absolutely recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was in town for business and looking for a good Nepali restaurant to eat when a friend recommended this place. Food was simply amazing!!! And, a special shout out to Pramit bhai for truly exceptional service quality!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic Newari food in Boston area. Really enjoyed the ambience. Bit on an expensive side but really enjoyed their thali, drink, nanglo, Samay Baji and chowmein.

Atmosphere: 5

Recommended dishes: Newari Khaja Set, Chow Mein Noodles, Chicken Momo and Chow Mein, Fokso Fry Goat Lungs

Popped in here for lunch, and was blown away. These guys are serving some incredible food. I got a cold dish: Chicken Samay Baji. The crunchy and soft textures blended perfectly, and the spicy, cold dish was perfect for a hot day. The spices are so fantastic. I’m definitely coming back to try some more of their dishes!

Also, the ambiance is pretty cool here. I feel like the vibe at night might be really fun. I expected a “bar and grill” to be a bit messy, but everything felt super clean and organized, all while keeping a cool bar vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exceptional food and service. They even have live music on Saturday nights. Atmosphere is authentic along with the far ranging menu options. There's a little bit of something for everybody whether they are adventurous eaters or not.

Vegetarian options: Vegetable fried rice and similar

Parking: Strip mall parking lot

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Compliant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Lollipop

I recently dined at Aila, a Nepali restaurant in Boston, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The ambience is fantastic—spacious with great lighting, which made for a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The service was also commendable, with attentive servers who were quick to respond to our needs.

As for the food, we started with buff choila and potato chop. Unfortunately, these appetizers were a bit underwhelming and lacked the “wow” factor I was hoping for. The flavors were okay, but I found myself needing to order some spicy sauce to kick things up a notch.

However, the main course truly made up for it. I ordered the veg thali for my friend, and I got to taste the aloo tama and saag (sautéed green vegetables). These dishes were perfectly seasoned and balanced, making for a satisfying meal. The dessert, yogurt, was the cherry on top—absolutely delicious and a great way to end the meal.

All in all, Aila has a lot of potential, especially with its main dishes. I’ll definitely consider returning, especially for that veg thali!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Went on a Sunday hoping to catch a brunch as the website mentions. Upon arrival, came to know no brunch and the site hasn’t been updated since long. Anyways settled on Hamal thali. Whopping $155 with an hour wait time. We decided to give it a shot hoping to catch on new and exciting taste. Food arrived and after seeing it, I was hugely disappointed. We felt there were several items that were unnecessarily repeated. Like white lassi (3), and then pink lassi (3), 2 paneer dishes with not much of a difference in taste. I expected a variation in food even though it’s small. Biryanis were simply rice cooked with chicken/vegetable.
You guys are pro’s in cooking and we expect ya’ll to raise the bar and give us something that we all can say, praise and like to come often. It’s not something that I would again wish to spend that much of money for one evening.
I wish you guys good luck and hope to take the food more seriously.
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Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

I came here first time. Ordered a vegetable Thali. One of the best food I have tasted. I live near Nepal. The food tasted as if I am eating in my village. Amazing food!! You can see I ate everything :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veg Thali

Their food, cocktails and drinks are amazing. The vibe and ambience takes the experience to another level❤️ Must try for everyone!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything about this restaurant is amazing! The food is excellent, the ambience and vibe are top notch, cool crafty cocktails and great live music on Saturdays. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back soon again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5