Himalayan Cafe — Restaurant in Pasadena

I ordered the goat curry from the lunch menu. My goat showed up in a small metal bowl along with 3 other small metal bowls which had rice, soup and beans in a sause which were all very good. The goat on the other hand was the worst thing I have ever ordered from anywhere.The small metal bowl was filled with the toughest meat on small bones many most of which were extreemly sharp. I asked our waitress if I could exchange this for chicken curry, and she looked at and said NO with a stern face. My wife and I looked at her in disbelief. I told her again this goat is not ededible and is dangerous to eat because of the sharp bones. She looked at me and she said, you should have asked me if the goat has bones in it. Are you kidding me? I told her resturants typically bend over backwards to make there guest happy but not this waitress. My wife and I finished our meal which my wife share her chicken marsala from her small metal bowl, with me and I paid the bill eirh no tip,and told her we would never be back again. Don't waste your time going here even though my wife and I used to go her frequently before covid. Pasadena has plenty of good Indian resturants. Don't waste your time...

Himalayan Cafe was such a delightful experience! I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, and the Lamb Nepali Thali Special, and each dish was packed with flavor and made with care.

The Chicken Tikka Masala was creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced—exactly what I was hoping for. The Saag Paneer was fresh and full of earthy goodness, with paneer that was soft and perfectly cooked. The Lamb Nepali Thali Special was the real highlight, though—it’s such a satisfying and well-rounded dish, with every element complementing the others beautifully.

What made the meal even better was the server. They were so kind and attentive, taking the time to check in, explain the menu, and make sure everything was just right. Their warmth and hospitality really added to the...

If you ever want to judge the authenticity of a restaurant just see the number of native people eating there. You will never find Indians eating here (with some exceptions - might be their first time).

This was hands down one of the worst Indian food I've had in the country in the past 5 years of living in several different parts of the country.

The curry was not at all what it said on the menu. The noodles were just oil and salt.

Anyone who likes the food here has either not had better Indian food or is paid to write a review.

On top of that the owner is not very friendly either!!

We ended up leaving the food and eating elsewhere.

P.S: The music is not authentic Indian music. They have just done interior to feel that way.

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