Himalayan Bistro

I love Himalayan Bistro so much! My friends and I come here all the time to have the delicious Indian/Nepalese cuisine. We have the chicken tikka masala most of the time, because it’s so delicious. It comes with rice. We also order the garlic and plain naan. The naan is flavorful and soft and crispy at the same time. The chicken tikka masala is so rich and yummy. I usually order the medium spice which has a good kick to it. The service is great! I highly highly recommend.

- Winnie -

We love this place it's one of our favorites to visit when we're in town! The atmosphere is amazing an so is the food!!!!

- Tinisha Lopes -

Some of the best Indian food in the Boston area!! I can't recommended them more. I usually go for their lunch buffet which is great if you like to try different dishes. Definitely give this place a try, you won't regret it!

- Christopher Leger -

Yummy yummy yummy! :-) Some of the best Indian (and Himalayan) food I've ever had. Just wonderful!

- Stephen T. Abedon -

Himalayan Bistro is one of my favorite Indian places in the Greater Boston Area. I used to live somewhat near by, and would go somewhat regularly. Even now that I've moved a bit farther away, I'll still periodically make the trek back down. I've never had a problem getting a booth, with or without a reservation. In fact, many nights it seems downright empty. From watching the comings-and-goings, it looks like a lot of their business comes in as takeout orders. Before you order anything, you are given what I believe is papadum, with a trio of chutneys: coriander, tamarind, an onion. All of the chutneys will give a huge boost to the other foods you'll have during the course of your meal. My favorite appetizer from Himalayan Bistro is the coconut soup. Creamy with chunks of shaved coconut, with a strong hint of honey and some notes of cardamom. With a perfectly tangy and savory masala sauce, I've always enjoyed their chicken tikka masala. Big chunks of chicken drenched in sauce, served in a neat pot over a tea light to keep it warm. For science, I can tell you that the pot gets very hot under the tea light... no need to burn yourself... I've done that for you. Depending on what is ordered, they may give the table a big plate of rice to share. It's fragrant and moist, anything but bland. I could eat just the rice itself and be happy; when mixed with the masala sauce, it's amazing. Adding a big spoonful of the onion chutney just sends the flavor through the roof. We usually get a side of garlic naan. One piece is enough for two people, and it's a great vehicle to eat as much of the masala sauce and chutney as you can. The meat is generally sort of dry, and this is where I need to dock a star: every time I've gone, the sauces, the chutneys, and the rice have been amazing. But the meat is always slightly lacking in flavor and is a bit dry. I've tried the chicken, and the lamb several times, and have always had the issue. But clearly, it's not a big enough problem to keep me from going back if I'm in the area.

- Mike Deroche -

Amazing little bistro, portions were huge and prices were reasonable. We ordered a dinner for two, and received soup, samosas, raiti, naan, a kebab plate, two dishes, and a dessert! Way too much food for two of us, but always happy to have leftovers! The Tikka masala is fantastic, and the kebab plate and samosas we're amazing. Naan was buttery and soft to perfection. Definitely a great place to stop for dinner, but very laid back, so don't expect to be in and out quickly.

- Alyssa Brown -