The place is nice and maintains the Himalayan Java standard. What I truly love about Java is that no matter where you go the food is almost the uniform and provides you with the same taste like a fast food chain. The coffee is in fact one of the best brewed in the entire country. I had burger and my wife had fish and chips and I havent had such good burger in quite a while. Also, the fish and chips was good. I would have given my visit a 5 star but the only down side is the pricepoint. The price of the food in any himalayan Java outlet can compete with fine dine restaurants in the town. I guess it is the price you pay for going to a brand of the nation. Nevertheless, a wonderful place to...
Read moreI stopped here on two occasions around 10:45 after an embassy appointment and desired only a black coffee...as it is indeed a coffee shop, is it not? Some staff act disappointed (it happened twice) and make openly unimpressed gestures and reiterate my request many times, asking: "if I wanted anything else other than a coffee". "I would like a single black coffee please" is not difficult to understand. Then when my coffee was served the waiter interrupted my phone call to ask once again "if that was it, and if I didn't want anything else?" (and not politely either), after which he groaned sullenly and left. Such rudeness is rare, but this was so unacceptable I felt the need to write...
Read moreI had a disappointing experience with the Chicken Meatball Bolognese at Himalayan Java's Baluwatar branch. The plate contained only three tiny meatballs, yet it cost a hefty 700 bucks. Not only did the portion leave me unsatisfied, but the meatballs themselves appeared malnourished and lacked the expected juiciness. The decision to add batter to the meatballs raised doubts about their authenticity. Furthermore, the management team would benefit from a separate room for administrative tasks, as it detracts from the customer experience when staff members are occupied with bill preparation. Consistency across branches is essential for maintaining the...
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