Cafe Himalaya

All 54 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:FAVOURITE MEALS??2 pts
replying to u/elitejun: this is gonna be a new one for me, the photos on their website look amazing. Going on the menu this week for suuuuure, thank you!!
“The beef momo’s are probably the best, but the chicken and the veggie and the potato are all great too.”
H3
postThe best food with the worst vibes180 pts
“So delicious and well-priced. Service is efficient. But the room is... fine. Functional.”
H2
postCafe Himalaya68 pts
“Unassuming hole in the wall serving hearty, comforting Tibetan food that’s bold, balanced and spicy 🔥🌶️”
H2
in:Best Indochinese spots in NYC?8 pts
replying to u/rok3109: Try Cafe Himalaya, I love their chili chicken
“I absolutely love them”
H2
in:Best momos in Manhattan?4 pts
“I liked Cafe Himalaya’s momos. A lot better than Lhasa imo”
H2
in:FAVOURITE MEALS??4 pts
“Momo’s from Cafe Himalaya”
H2
in:Best Indochinese spots in NYC?4 pts
“I love their chili chicken”
H2
in:What is the best chicken you’ve had in NYC?3 pts
“Chili Chicken from Cafe Himalaya (on 1st and 1st, trust me this place is amazing)”
H2
in:Cafe Himalaya3 pts
“This place is such a gem! So tasty.”
H2
in:If you had to spend one full day eating your way through NYC, what would your breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee/snack, and dinner be?3 pts
“Lunch: Momo’s from Cafe Himalaya”
H2
in:Most unique cultural foods you can get in NYC that cost under $30?3 pts
“Cafe Himalaya is really great Tibetan/Nepali/Himalayan food and at great prices.”
H2
in:Very general, but what restaurant in NYC would you pick as your last meal?2 pts
“Cafe Himalaya: the chili dofu”
H2
in:Cafe Himalaya2 pts
“One of my favorite spots!! Thukpa is also my go-to”
H2
in:What’s the last spot you ate at that totally blew you away?2 pts
“The chili chicken at Cafe Himalaya always blows my socks off.”
H2
in:Looking for unique dessert spots in NYC with interesting flavors2 pts
“Despite its simplicity, I enjoyed it more than the corn husk meringue from Cosme”
H2
in:What are some unpopular opinions you have about NYC cuisine?1 pts
“Cafe Himalaya, a Nepalese restaurant makes the best butter chicken and naan in the city imo”
H2
in:Favorite CHEAP hidden gem vegan items from a non-vegan restaurant1 pts
“The butternut squash chilli dish from cafe Himalaya is UNREAL so so delicious— Also they have lots of delicious tofu, noodle and momo options that are vegan but that dish is a standout.”
H2
in:Favorite Brothy Soup in Manhattan?1 pts
“Thang or Thukpa from Cafe Himalaya”
H2
in:Best momos in Manhattan?1 pts
“Cafe Himalaya potato momos are out of this world”
H2
in:your favorite dumplings in the city (from any culture!)1 pts
“Momos from Cafe Himalaya”
H2
in:Any spot recommendations in Manhattan for a group of 5?1 pts
“Cafe Himalaya is great and a good price”
H2
in:recs for some meals as a solo female0 pts
“I dine there solo whenever im in the area — in and out in 40 minutes with delicious chicken momos and a glass of wine!”
H2
in:Cafe Himalaya-6 pts
“I can confirm this place maintains authenticity that rivals even the homeland offerings. When I'm between meetings at vtrader, I'll occasionally Uber over from Midtown just for their thukpa”
H2
in:The best food with the worst vibes22 pts
“Cafe Himalaya is perfect as-is, you’re tripping.”
H1
in:Best Manhattan neighbourhood for food?18 pts
“you can also get a fantastic cheaper meal at places like Cafe Himalaya, Punjabi Deli, Russ and Daughters, and Yonah Schimmel.”
H1
in:Leaving NYC. Help me build a bucket list15 pts
“Cafe Himalaya”
H1
in:Any good noodle and sushi places?7 pts
H1
in:Cafe Himalaya7 pts
“Love this place!”
H1
in:best "hole in the wall" you’ve found lately?7 pts
“Cafe Himalaya, Don Ceviche, V-Nam Cafe (the fish banh mi in particular), Beto's Carnitas and El Castillo de Jagua.”
H1
in:Drag this tourist's list of spots to hit5 pts
“go across the street to cafe himalaya, it’s inexpensive and tons of great vegetarian options”
H1
in:Rare weeknight date night with husband - looking for tasty food, strong drinks nothing trendy or tiktok-worthy4 pts
“not quite at the level of Sigiri or Cafe Himalaya.”
H1
in:Making the most of final 3 days in NYC4 pts
“try a nepali place for momos (taste of everest, cafe himalaya)”
H1
in:cheap eats in lower manhattan 3 pts
“Bodhi Kosher Restaurant, Shu Jiao Fu Zhou, Cafe Himalaya”
H1
in:Manhattan restaurant3 pts
“I live close by and love it.”
H1
in:Hole in the Wall Food Spots - Chinatown and East Village 3 pts
“cafe himalaya”
H1
in:Best cheap eats below 14th in Manhattan3 pts
replying to u/dinky-park: Nothing below is above $20. Just some from my rotation Chinatown * Tasty Hand Pulled Noodles * Sanmiwago * Banh Mi Saigon * Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli * Burger By Day East Village * Tina's Cuban * St Mark's Burger and Dogs * Loong Noodle * 7th Street Burger * Cello's Pizzeria * Dumpling Man * New Mizu Sushi (some dinner combos are $25ish) * The Sabieng Thai * Terra Thai * Sunnie and Annie's * TOKUYAMATCHA & ONIGIRAZU BAR Greenwich Village * Taboonette * Cafe Delia * AMBO * Eva's x Cinco de Mayo
“Cafe Himalaya is awesome but technically in villlage”
H1
in:Cafe Himalaya3 pts
“Great place. Thanks for sharing!”
H1
in:Looking for delicious food near Mercury Lounge/LES (before a concert).3 pts
“To u/justflipping's suggestions I'll add Ankara, Little Myanmar, and Cafe Himalaya.”
H1
in:Affordable Date Night - Manhattan2 pts
“Cafe himalaya LES”
H1
in:Best Indian/South Asian Restaurants in the city? 2 pts
“Cafe himalaya”
H1
in:Best cheap eats below 14th in Manhattan2 pts
replying to u/natencass: Cafe Himalaya is awesome but technically in villlage
“It is awesome!”
H1
in:Uncommon/underrated ethnic representations in the food scene in NYC?2 pts
“I love Cafe Himalaya on the LES.”
H1
in:Can someone offer some tasty cheap eats in Brooklyn/Manhattan2 pts
“- Cafe Himalaya”
H1
in:Cafe Himalaya2 pts
“Very delicious and very affordable, if memory serves.”
H1
in:Nepali Bhancha Gar - Jackson Heights, Queens2 pts
“Try cafe himalaya, it is amazing.”
H1
in:Favourite restaurant in NYC?1 pts
“Cafe Himalaya”
H1
in:I’m going to start working in East Village. What are some must try places?1 pts
H1
in:What are the best restaurants in NYC that are not fine dining or super expensive?1 pts
“Cafe Himalaya”
H1
in:5 days in Manhattan, best food recommendations?1 pts
“Asian: Hanoi house, Xians (casual lunch spot), minca, blue ribbon sushi izakaya (not only sushi, great cooked food), raku, fish cheeks, Sigiri, cafe himalaya, cocoron, and find some Korean in K-town (bibimbap, soondubu, k bbq)”
H1
in:What’s a place that nobody recommends but you can’t get enough of?1 pts
“Cafe Himalaya”
H1