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Eastside - Himalayan Cafe restaurant
4.0

Himalayan Cafe

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Asian
  • Casual
  • Food
    okay
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    good

Food: Taste that leaves you pondering

Himalayan Cafe's dishes, like the acclaimed Chicken Masala and crisply delightful Vegetable Samosa, posses an individualist fusion of mountain spices that opens up to a unique culinary experience. Yet, there persists a wavering uncertainty in the flavor, with some dishes missing the mark in freshness and others in robustness. The portions, much like the vague predictability of the Himalayas, are disappointingly small.

  • Great Value

    Great value, service, and affordable buffet highlighted as perfect lunch.

  • Low Quality

    Some dishes flavorless and food occasionally unfresh, lukewarm, dry.

Top 3 dishes at Himalayan Cafe

  1. 1

    Chicken Masala 🏆

    Rich, buttery sauce, with tender, boneless chicken cubes; overwhelmingly loved.

    Chicken Masala dish
  2. 2

    Vegetable Samosa

    Fresh, crispy, perfectly spiced filling; overwhelmingly delicious.

    Vegetable Samosa dish
  3. 3

    Mixed Grill

    Spicy, amazing, and comes with delicious sides like garlic naan.

    Mixed Grill dish

Vibe: Lackluster ambiance prevails

Despite the promise of a transcendent Himalayan escapade, the ambiance at the restaurant seems rather jarring with the unforgivably bright lighting and cacophonous music. The scuffed walls, an evident victim of time and neglect, draws you back from the heights to reality. Dates here might feel more like obscure Himalayan meditation sessions.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Bright lighting, loud music, and scuffed walls disrupt comfortable ambiance.

Perks: Varied experiences in service

The restaurant provides ample room for parking and manages group seating like a breeze. The collaboration of low noise music and child-friendly staff validates the space as worth the visit. However, in terms of staff service there resides a duality that divides customers; some have encountered sluggish service while others vouch for the politeness & attention.

  • Great For Diets

    Offers ample vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options; very accommodating.

  • Okay Service

    Mixed experiences with service; some slow, others attentive and polite.