Himalaya Kosheli Nepali & Indian

We have been coming here for 4 years now and absolutely love the flavor and taste of the food here. Our favorites are Chai, Samosa, mutton taas, ticheku aloo, jhol momo, and noodles.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sunday had buffet. Really liked their selection. A little spicy but enjoyed the lamb, the paneer, the various marsalas. The mango lassi and mango custard calmed all the spicy part of the spices. Staff was very attentive and helpful. Nice open comfortable interior.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great food and the price for the lunch buffet can’t be beat

Food: 5

Great food. Good service. Restaurant needs some TLC. We usually order online and it was our first time going in. Probably keep it to online.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Himalaya Kosheli is a hidden gem! The food is authentic and delicious, the workers are incredibly friendly and show great hospitality, and the menu is expansive with reasonable pricing.

FAST FACTS:
* Parking - good size lot in front of the building with free parking
* Online ordering - available through their website for pickup
* Closed on Mondays
* Lunch buffet available from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday

SERVICE - The workers are all super pleasant and friendly! We were greeted as soon as we walked in, they made sure we had refills and cleared dishes throughout the meal, and even made us complimentary chai teas to take with us because it was freezing rain outside. All the food came out quickly and they checked on us several times to make sure we had what we needed. Couldn’t ask for anything else!

PRICING - The total was $82.27 after tax ($6.27) but before tip for a banana lassi ($5), chicken momo ($12), pork thukpa ($13.50), Himalaya goat curry ($17.50), achari chicken ($15), garlic naan ($4), jalapeño naan with cheese ($4.50), and Kosheli naan ($4.50). I think the pricing is reasonable considering the food quality and portion size.

BANANA LASSI (8/10) - Refreshing and delicious! Good level of sweetness and wasn’t overpowering with banana flavor. I’d order this again.

CHICKEN MOMO (10/10) - A must order! You get 10 momo with dipping sauces. They were steamed perfectly and the chicken filling was so flavorful! The sauces aren’t even needed but are delicious as well, especially the spicy one.

PORK THUKPA (9/10) - The thukpa soup was PHENOMENAL! The broth was packed with flavor and you get a great portion size… it’s perfect to split as an appetizer! The noodles were a perfect texture and the raw red onion, tomato, and cilantro on top added a great element of freshness. The pork was good but slightly tough… I’d order this with a different protein next time.

HIMALAYA GOAT CURRY (8/10) - The curry is super hearty and aromatic… it has an earthy flavor with plenty of herbs and spices. The goat was super tender and also packed with flavor! You get a cup of basmati rice on the side. Definitely worth trying!

ACHARI CHICKEN (10/10) - This was the unexpected favorite! I absolutely LOVED the acidity from the Nepali pickles and the chicken was super tender. It was labeled as spicy on the menu but I didn’t get much heat. One of my favorite curries I’ve had! Again, you get a cup of basmati rice on the side. I’d order this again and recommend it to others!

GARLIC NAAN (7/10) - Very good but on the thinner side compared to some naan. Plenty of garlic flavor and crispy bites throughout. I’d order this again.

JALAPENO NAAN WITH CHEESE (8/10) - This is the perfect Texas fusion… not authentic by any means but delicious! There’s no spice but you get the jalapeño flavor and it’s packed with cheese on the inside! It’s thicker and fluffier so it’s very filling. I’d order this again.

KOSHELI NAAN (10/10) - I’ve never had anything like this… absolutely delicious! It’s a sweet naan and can be enjoyed like a dessert. I don’t know everything that was in the filling but there’s definitely coconut and it tastes almost like a sugar cookie. I will order this every time I come!

This was my first time at Himalaya Kosheli and I already can’t wait to go back! It’s a beautiful fusion of Nepalese and Indian food with top-notch service and an extensive menu of unique offerings. I absolutely want to try the lunch buffet next time I’m there! I will recommend Himalaya Kosheli to anyone in the north Austin area looking for flavorful food with reasonable prices and great hospitality!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Momo Dumplings, Thukpa

I really like this kind of curry taste. Not so spicy as India food, and not so light as Thailand curry. I really suggest that you try their buffet. It cost very cheap but you can have lots of choice. We already went here three time. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is authentic and taste is awesome, and it is affordable- great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice restaurant. Food taate is outstanding. Enjoyed the food very much.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely BEST place to eat. Authentic Indian food and flavors. You can adjust the spice as hot or not as you’d like. Best deal, great prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Momo Dumplings, Himalayas Kosheli Naan Must Try, Samosa, Naan, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Kheer, Palak Paneer, Himalaya Kosheli Mix Grill

On a whim, we decided to try this recommendation from the Eater38 restaurant guide. We couldn't be happier that we did. The restaurant has a very modest entrance in an old strip center, and the inside ambiance is clean and welcoming, but also modest. But what gets the 5-star review from us is the attentive, quietly friendly, and prompt service, as well as food that was flavorful and delicious in every bite. We look forward to introducing all our friends and family to this restaurant. We will definitely be back!

fresh delicious food 😋 highly recommend their chili chicken momos and GIANT samosas

I'm not familiar with Nepali cuisine so I can't evaluate its authenticity but I can say that everything I tried was delicious. I had the lunch buffet and tried to get a taste of everything. I have to say that I enjoyed the vegetarian dishes as much if not more than the interesting range of meats. But it was all good. Very reasonably priced and excellent service too. Highly recommend. I know that I will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Friendly service and helped me decided on exactly what I wanted as the options all looked so good! The momo I had was so delicious, fragrant, and perfect spice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jhol Momo

Awesome place must try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Goat Curry, Garlic Naan and Lamb Pasanda

After visiting this unassuming restaurant twice in a month, we are convinced the chef and cooks are stellar. The offerings in the buffet are cooked to perfection with every dish absolutely delicious and healthy. This cannot be by accident. The servers are very attentive and constantly replenish the different dishes as needed so it is always fresh. The restaurant is spotless and one can easily get fooled by the sleepy location. We cannot recommend this little gem for Himalayan and Indian delicacies. They have been open for several years now and we hope for many more years to come. Though we live over an hour drive away, we will be back often. Bravo.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5