Himalayan restaurant — Restaurant in Ostend

Not Recommended – Poor Experience Overall

We had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. First off, it is not baby-friendly at all, which made it difficult for us to enjoy our meal as a family. The ambiance was unwelcoming and the place was nearly empty, with just our table occupied—something that should have been a red flag.

We ordered the Vegetable Biryani, which was a huge letdown. It tasted nothing like a traditional biryani and was more like fried rice with mixed vegetables—completely lacking in authentic flavor. We also ordered two curries, one with vegetables and the other with paneer, but both tasted exactly the same, with no distinguishable flavors or variety.

Another frustrating aspect was the payment process. The staff insisted repeatedly that we pay in cash, and their demeanor noticeably changed when we said we would pay by card. It felt unprofessional and quite uncomfortable.

Lastly, a word of caution: don’t trust the high star ratings. Based on our experience, they seem inauthentic and likely self-generated. Our visit was one of the worst dining experiences we've had in a long time.

Would not recommend this place to anyone looking for good food or a welcoming atmosphere. There are far better...

If I wanted microwaved food, I wouldn’t bother ordering from a restaurant—I could get the same, if not better, from any supermarket.

Restaurant’s response: "What could you get from supermarket, Frozen Gyoza, a week old butter chicken, 2 euro turkish bread? By all means go to lidl, seemingly that is affordable to your pocket. 2 kaudi ko bhikari instant noodle kha na ta."

My reply: This kind of arrogant, insulting response from a business is shocking—but also telling. Instead of addressing criticism about food quality, the owner resorted to personal attacks and classist remarks. If this is how they treat paying customers, it speaks volumes about their standards—both in the kitchen and in character. I’d recommend avoiding this place if you value respect, professionalism, or even just a basic level of...

2 person dinner ordered via ubereats. I had the ‘vegetable biryani’, dish was mediocre, nothing outstanding. Vegetables in the biryani were clearly not all fresh but defrosted. My partner had the ‘chicken mo mo’, again very mediocre. Seasoning completely off. There was no rice delivered even though it should have been. Himalayan sauce delivered with the ‘mo mo’ was literally KETCHUP and not the special sauce like on the ubereats picture…. Quite a disappointing experience after seeing this place had such a good score on...