Himalayan Nepali Cuisine — Restaurant in Cary

Hands down, this spot is my absolute favorite place for incredible Nepali cuisine in the Triangle. The service here is incredible every time we go; our cups are always filled with their delicious house-made complimentary, sweet yet spiced, Nepali black tea (I love this tea so much that I have to ask for a refill to go), the waiter always has amazing suggestions for dishes depending on our mood, plus every dish I have at Himalayan Nepali Cuisine is phenomenal. Our Chili Chicken appetizer (spice level 3 out of 7) is my new obsession. The chicken bites are fried to perfection and tossed in a chili pepper based sauce with peppers and onion (OMG so good).

I loved how massive the veggie samosas were; truly a meal in itself. It paired well with the cilantro based sauce and even better with the side of chilli sauce. The outside was crispy and the inside was almost fluffy with massed potatoes and various root veggies and spices.

I had steamed chicken mono for the first time and I think I’m hooked. I loved how each dumpling was steamed well and filled with a mixture of ground chicken, spices and came with a side of chutney.

My favorite dinner item from last week was the lamb tikki Marsala (spice level 3 out of 7). This delicious, tomato and cream based dish was only made slightly better by super tender, marinated lamb throughout the dish. This is my new go to dish.

Over the past month, my bf and I have gone back at least 3 times from Raleigh to Cary just to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and dishes at this...

Not a big reviewer, nor do I want this place to be any busier (the first time I tried to go I didn’t have the patience to wait, and now I understand why people do wait), but this is the definition of an exceptional restaurant so I’d like to express my appreciation for it.

There’s things that matter and there’s things that don’t, more restaurants need to excel at the former before worrying about the latter. I’d categorize the decor as more authentic than chic, maybe you’ll have mismatched glassware, and your food isn’t going to fly out of the kitchen at light speed- these are things which it seems many ‘fine’ establishments in this region prioritize over exceptional service and cuisine. I’d choose the latter every single time. The team took wonderful care of us- personable and attentive without being overbearing or stiff. The food was wonderful. There’s only one other Indian restaurant I’ve tried which tastes like the food was made with such care- it costs 50% more and is in a truck stop in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The one thing I would change is that I prefer daal tempered with aromatic ghee. It makes sense to keep that dish vegan, but tadka really lights up lentils and is easy to omit. Still tasty, especially given it was vegan. Momos, chicken korma, lamb vindaloo, Baigan bharta, and breads were all great.

The best combination of value, taste, and service I’ve found in the triangle- few others are doing so well at the things which matter most. Will be back, glad you are here....

It’s been a while since I had Nepali food so I was stoked to see that there’s a small, family-owned restaurant here in Cary, NC. Himalayan Nepali Cuisine is located in a little strip so there is plenty of room for parking and I love how there’s a Tibetan/Himalayan gift shop right next door!

Right when we walked in, we were seated and served some warm sweet ginger tea and papad which is a thin/crispy Nepali flatbread-cracker.

We ordered the following: Chicken Momo Nepali Chicken Curry Garlic Naan

Everything was delicious! The chicken filling inside the momo was yummy and the curry sauce was slightly tangy and spicy from the tomatoes and chilis. The only thing I wish was different was the temperature- the momo’s were a little lukewarm so I wish it was higher in temperature but this was still a solid dish!

The Nepali Chicken Curry also had that spicy/tangy flavor from all the ingredients and spices. The chicken pieces were juicy, tender, and went well with the rice and garlic naan. Speaking of naan, this was my sister and I’s favorite. The naan was crispy on the outside with a nice chewiness on the inside. And the garlic seasoning on top was just chef’s kiss.

Overall, Himalayan Nepali Cuisine had attentive/kind service and delicious, affordable food made with love and care- what more could...