Breakfast Menu "Himalayan Bistro" West Roxbury

Exotic Indian & Nepalese dishes are carefully presented in a relaxing room with a calm vibe.

Himalayan Bistro, 1735 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

(617) 325-3500

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About Himalayan Bistro Restaurant

Ratings: 4 stars based on 330 reviews

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Opening Hours

Wednesday: 12–10 PM

Thursday: 12–10 PM

Friday: 12–10 PM

Saturday: 12–10 PM

Sunday: 12–10 PM

Monday: 12–10 PM

Tuesday: 12–10 PM

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Services

Service options

No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Highlights

Fast service, Great tea selection

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Halal food, Happy hour drinks, Happy hour food, Hard liquor, Healthy options, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating

Amenities

Bar onsite, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

Crowd

Family-friendly, Groups

Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards

Children

Good for kids, High chairs

User Reviews

See other reviews over the last year. Several of them complain about the food being very spicy and some of the vegetables in the dishes being undercooked. We had the same experience. Not worth the $25 per person that we spent. Good table service and ambiance.

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.

The veg dinner for two is a great deal, but make sure they give you everything that comes with it! Last night I ordered take out, only to come home and realize they hadn't included the raita, and also forgot to include one of my favorite sauces! :( :( Ironic, too, as the cashier exclaimed that I had ordered "a lot of food!" :P The *best* deal is to dine in, because then tea is included, as well as those papadum chips which are not included when you order take out. It is a lot of food, but it makes for great leftovers!!

EXTREMELY SPICY!!!! everything tasted like tomato sauce and hot chili peppers. I am an above avg spicy food eater, and I said Medium spicy on my order, but I could barely even eat anything. My mouth and my lips were on fire after one bite. Moreover there was no flavor in anything.

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.

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!

This is a nice restaurant with lovely decor, good food, and affordable prices. The food is usually spicy so a medium was very spicy. The mulligatawny soup was excellent. The lamb in the lamb biryani could have been more moist. The veggie biryani was good.

The best Nepalese cuisine in New England for sure. The chowmein is great and the momos are awesome. The staff is nice and welcoming.