Himalaya Restaurant

I could go vegetarian for the Saag Paneer here, but then I'd miss the lamb . If you're in Houston and want Indian food , disregard the rating - just go here and trust that it will be incredible.

Himalaya is a favorite among Houston chefs because it's the best, most consistent Indian restaurant in a city that offers some seriously delicious Indian food .

If you're in the mood for meat, try the Grill Platter to sample the best of the best.

Himalaya Restaurant & Catering is a Hillcroft hole-in-the-wall with exotic meat dishes and Pakistani cheeseburgers at reasonable prices. Read more

Don't come here expecting good service . There's one waiter and we like to call him Mr. Personality! Food is delicious, authentic Pakistani food . Go with the chicken hara masala and the gola Kabab .

Perfect meal: Hara Masala (paneer or chicken ), Chicken boti kabab , Rocket naan , Raita , and add the biryani if you're really hungry

Excellent Pakistani/Indian restaurant , one of the best in Houston. The goat biryani is superb as are the lamb samosas

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You have to come here if you visit Houston. Steak tikka !!! So flavorful!

Don't miss: Chicken or Paneer Hara Masala ; sag paneer ; dal fry; hunter's beef with Magic Mustard sauce ; garlic naan , paratha . Read more

It's a dive, but it's got great, flavorful Pakistani and Indian food that some of Houston's best chefs love to eat. [Eater 38 Member]

The goat biryani has a lightness of texture that's the perfect foil for a riot of dusky spice and fall-off-the-bone meat. Read more

The Chicken Hara Masala 's verdant brightness hints at a keen-edged freshness even if it doesn't warn you of the impending bloom of heat. Read more

Excellent enjoyed my dinner with real indian cuisine taste good I have ordered BBQ platter

The Indo-Pakistani dishes burst with spice, flavor, and comforting textures. I have had a lot of Indian food around the country , but nothing else quite so good.

Better to go down to London sizzler right next door for the best Indian food , great service, great ambiance and honest owner and staff .

Solid dishes but service can be slow when busy. Goat biryani , chicken masala , garlic naan . BYOB .

Best place in town to eat authentic Indian meals , BYOB is a plus! Affordable!

Hangs up on u wen u call to place order before askin pickup time n then gets mad at u wen u come in late. Tells u He lost money leavin order outside fr over an hour. Next time ask or don't hang up

The most amazing Indian food place in Houston!

Always get the lunch special . Old school lunch tray with his best daily creations.

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Biryani and rocket naan are a hit. Lots of comments on the quality of the service but the guys were fine when I went here.

Amazing food! Can't believe I've never been here before! Will be back!

The Paneer Hara Masala is the best of its kind I've ever had.

Get the lunch combo special for around $10. A few meats, rice , dessert , and plenty of bread . Come if you like spicy Indian food !

Love their Tandoori Chicken , Chicken Tikka Marsala & Biryani Lamb .

Amazing daal fry

The Lamb Biryani is amazing.

Try the dal fry and tandoori chicken . Always amazing. And their naan is great!

The mixed meat platter was excellent

Douchebag owner plays games refusing to accept credit card and wants cash instead for $21 becoz he decided to assume u wud come in immediately after placing an order without askin n hangin up on u.

The owner is a cheater, charges more than what u order by adding gratuity of 15% even on the party of 2. I heard about this from other people but experienced it myself when I recently paid a visit.

Food is excellent, but service is insulting. Not just the lack of smiles and unwelcoming staff , it's the attitude, "rules", and delays. People put up with it so they treat customers like garbage.

The service was as bad as the food is good.

They have the best pork chops ! Ask for the swine platter.

Houston Press recommends the grilled fish masala .

Best of Houston 2012 - Food & Drink - Best Pakistani Restaurant

Lamb biryani and Hunter beef plate... Awesome is the word!!

Justin Yu, chef of Oxheart, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Chicken hara masala . Read more

Try the apricot chicken dish !

Chicken churgah is good so is mutton biryani

Biryani is excellent here!

Paneer Tikka is so delicious<3

Try the fried chicken !

Lunch special $13.50 for a mini feast

You HAVE to tip the "waiters " who do absolutely nothing for you...why? If not the big guy behind the register will catch you before you exit and demand it.. Such a bully. Thumbs down!

The gola kabab is excellent!

Tandoory chicken & biryani lamb .

Fried Chicken