Himalayan Cuisine Menu
Welcome to Himalayan Cuisine, where the heart of Nepalese and Indian flavors come to life. Nestled in La Mesa, CA, this charming eatery offers a delightful mix of traditional dishes that showcase the rich culinary heritage of the Himalayas.
- Diverse Menu: With a plethora of vegan and vegetarian options, there’s something for everyone.
- Casual Yet Classy Ambiance: Enjoy heated outdoor seating and a friendly atmosphere perfect for families or groups.
- Convenience: Himalayan Cuisine provides delivery, takeout, and even private dining for special occasions.
From aromatic curries to fluffy momos, every dish is crafted with fresh ingredients that invoke comforting nostalgia. The restaurant's happy hour specials and the warm, inviting service make it a must-visit for both locals and travelers alike. Explore the vibrant culinary landscape of the Himalayas at Himalayan Cuisine—a true gem on El Cajon Blvd.
Appetizers
V Pakora
Onion, spinach, and cabbage deepfried with Himalayan herbs spices. Served with mint chutney
Samosa
2 pieces. Deepfried pastries stuffed with spices potatoes green peas. Served with tamarind chutney
Papad
3 pieces. Baked crispy thin lentil wafers. Served with mint chutney
Pakora
Homemade cheese deepfried in a chickpea flour batter. Served with mint chutney
Chhoila
Chicken breast marinated in our Himalayan sauce, bell peppers, onions, scallions, and fresh tomatoes cooked in a clay oven, then sauteed with Himalayan herbs spices. Served warm
Dal Soup
Mixed lentils cooked with Himalayan herbs spices
Mulligatawny Soup
Mixed lentils and chicken cooked with a touch of cream
Salad
Organic spring mix with cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots served with a honey and vinegarbased Himalayan dressing
Chicken T Salad
Organic spring mix with cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots, topped with grilled chicken breast strips and served with a honey and vinegarbased Himalayan dressing
Soup Salad
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Mixed veggies, homemade fried cheese, tofu cooked in Himalayan herbs, cashew nuts, and spices mixed with basmati rice. Served with our yogurt and cucumber sauce. Raita
Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken cooked with basmati rice and Himalayan herbs, cashew nuts, and spices. Served with our yogurt and cucumber sauce. Raita
Lamb Biryani
Boneless lamb cooked with basmati rice and Himalayan herbs, cashew nuts, and spices. Served with our yogurt and cucumber sauce. Raita
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp cooked with basmati rice and Himalayan herbs, cashew nuts, and spices. Served with our yogurt and cucumber sauce. Raita
Him. Biryani
Mixed vegetables, paneer, chicken, lamb, and shrimp cooked in Himalayan herbs, cashew nuts, and spices mixed with basmati rice. Served with our yogurt and cucumber sauce. Raita
Aloo Kerau
Green peas and potatoes cooked in an onion and tomato based sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with Himalayan herbs spices in an onion and tomatobased sauce
Aloo Bhanta
Eggplant and potatoes cooked with Himalayan herbs spices in an onion and tomatobased sauce
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Seasonal mixed vegetables, tofu, and paneer cooked in an onion and tomatobased sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in an onion and tomatobased sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Saag Tofu
Fresh spinach stirfried with tofu cubes, cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils cooked in Himalayan herbs spices sauteed with butter and fresh garlic
Bhindi Masala
Okra and strips of onions sauteed with special Himalayan herbs spices
Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes, cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Veggie Korma
Mixed seasonal vegetables, tofu, and paneer, cooked in a creamy sauce with coconut milk, Himalayan herbs spices
Veg Vindaloo
Mixed seasonal vegetables, tofu, paneer, and potatoes, cooked in an onion and tomato based sauce with Himalayan herbs spices, vinegar, and our vindaloo sauce
Veg Makhani
Mixed seasonal vegetables, tofu, and paneer, cooked in a creamy butter sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Tofu T Masala
Tofu cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Potato T Masala
Potatoes cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Veg T Masala
Veggies cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Mushroom T Masala
Fresh mushrooms cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Malai Kofta
Mashed homemade cheese, potatoes, cashew nuts, and spices combined together to make balls, cooked in an onion and tomatobased creamy sauce, with Himalayan herbs spices
Kerau Paneer
Green peas and homemade cheese cube cooked in a creamy onion and tomatobased sauce along with Himalayan herbs spices
Saag Paneer
Spinach with homemade fried cheese cubes, cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Paneer T Masala
Homemade fried cheese cube cooked in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Paneer Chili
Homemade fried cheese cube sauteed with bell peppers and onions, cooked with Himalayan herbs spices
Vegetarian Dishes
Naan Breads
Plain Naan
Traditionally baked bread in the clay oven
Butter Naan
Traditionally baked bread in the clay oven
Garlic Naan
T Roti W Butter
Whole wheat
Cheese Naan
Naan bread stuffed with mozzarella cheese
Sweet Naan
Naan bread stuffed with cashews, raisins, almonds, and coconut powder
Cheese G Naan
NAAN
T Roti No Butter
Naan No Cilantro
Chicken Curry
Boneless dark meat chicken, cooked in an onion and tomato based sauce with Himalaya herbs spices
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless dark meat chicken, potatoes, onion, and tomatobased sauce, cooked in Himalayan herbs spices, vinegar in our vindaloo sauce
Chicken Kadai
Boneless dark meat chicken cooked with green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, strips of ginger, and Himalayan herbs spices
Chicken Korma
Boneless dark meat chicken cooked with coconut milk, in a creamy sauce, and Himalayan herbs spices
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless dark meat chicken cooked with mixed seasonal vegetables, paneer, tofu, and Himalayan herbs spices in our jalfrezi sauce
Chicken Saag
Boneless dark meat chicken cooked with spinach, a touch of cream, and Himalayan herbs spices
Butter Chicken
Boneless dark meat chicken cooked in a creamy and buttery sauce, with Himalayan herbs spices
Mango Chicken
Boneless dark meat chicken cooked with ripe mangoes, in a creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken breast cubes cooked in a creamy onion and tomato based sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Chicken Dishes
Lamb Dishes
Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in an onion and tomatobased sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb and potatoes, cooked in an onion and tomatobased sauce with Himalayan herbs spices, and vinegar, in our vindaloo sauce
Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb and spinach, cooked in an onion and tomato based creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Lamb Tikka Masala
Boneless lamb cooked in an onion and tomatobased creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Lamb Kadai
Bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, strips of ginger, and Himalayan herbs spices in our kadai sauce
Lamb Korma
Boneless lamb cooked with coconut milk, in a creamy sauce and Himalayan herbs spices
Lamb Jalfrezi
Boneless lamb cooked with mixed seasonal vegetables, paneer, and tofu, with Himalayan herbs spices in our jalfrezi sauce
Lamb Makhani
Boneless lamb cooked in a creamy, buttery sauce, with Himalayan herbs spices
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb cooked in an onion and tomatobased sauce, with Himalayan herbs spices in our rogan josh sauce
Fish Curry
Salmon cooked in a special fish sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Fish Tikka Masala
Salmon cooked in creamy sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in an onion and tomatobased sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp and spinach cooked in a creamy onion and tomato based sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp and potatoes cooked in an onion and tomatobased sauce with Himalayan herbs spices, and vinegar, in our vindaloo sauce
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked with coconut milk, in a creamy sauce and Himalayan herbs spices
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Premium shrimp cooked in a creamy onion and tomatobased sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Seafoods Dishes
Tandoori Dishes
Vegi Tandoori
Broccoli, potatoes, onions, cauliflowers, tomatoes, homemade fried cheese, and zucchini, marinated in sour cream and Himalayan herbs spices, then baked to perfection in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed cabbages, carrots, and bell peppers
Paneer T Tandoori
Homemade fried cheese marinated in sour cream and Himalayan herbs spices with onion, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers, then baked to perfection in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed cabbages, and carrots
Chicken Tandoori
Bonein chicken, marinated in yogurt and Himalayan herbs spices, then grilled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed onions, bell peppers, cabbages, and carrots
Chicken Tikka Tandoori
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and Himalayan herbs spices, then grilled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed onions, bell peppers, cabbages, and carrots
Lamb Tandoori
Lamb cubes marinated in yogurt and Himalayan herbs spices, then grilled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed carrots, cabbages, onions, and bell peppers
Salmon Tandoori
Salmon marinated in yogurt and Himalayan herbs spices, then grilled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed onions, bell pepper, cabbages, and carrots
Shrimp Tandoori
Shrimp marinated in yogurt and Himalayan herbs spices, then grilled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed onions, bell peppers, cabbages, and carrots
Mixed Tandoori
Bonein chicken, lamb, shrimp and chicken breast marinated in yogurt and Himalayan herbs spices, then grilled in the tandoor oven and served sizzling with sauteed onions, carrots, bell peppers, and cabbages
Veg Momo
8 pieces. Steamed dumplings filled with minced cabbage, fresh spinach, cashew nuts, onions, cilantro, scallions, and Himalayan herbs spices. Served with our special Himalayan sauce
Chicken Momo
8 pieces. Steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken, onions, cilantro, and Himalayan herbs spices. Served with our special Himalayan sauce
Chicken Chili
Deepfried marinated boneless chicken, sauteed with bell peppers and onions, cooked with Himalayan herbs spices
Vegi Thali
A combination of Nepalese yellow tarka dal, mixed vegetable curry, basmati rice, butter naan, and our yogurt and cucumber sauce. Served with mixed pickle on the thali
Chicken Thali
A combination of Nepalese yellow tarka daal, chicken curry, basmati rice, butter naan, and our yogurt and cucumber sauce. Served with a mixed pickle on thali
Goat Curry
Bonein goat meat cooked in an onion and tomatobased sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Him. Balti
Chicken breast, lamb cubes, shrimp, seasonal mixed vegetables, tofu, and paneer cooked in an onion and tomato based sauce with Himalayan herbs spices
Himalayan Specialties
Side Order
White Basmati Rice
Brown Basmati Rice
Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, carrots and spices
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
911 Sauce
Very spicy Himalayan sauce
6 Oz Tikka Masala Sauce
12 Oz Tikka Masala Sauce
16 OZ. TIKKA MASALA SAUCE
MINT SAUCE 0.50
Tamarind Sauce 0.50
Plain Yogurt
MINT SAUCE
HOT SAUCE
ONION
GREEN CHILLI
LEMON SLICE
No Soup
Plain Naan No Butter
Cheese Cake
Gulab Jamun
Juicy sweet milk balls
Rice Pudding
Mango Ice Cream
Pistachio Ice Cream
Desserts
Beverage
Mango Lassi
Mineral Water Sparkling Water
Masala Chai
Nepalese hot tea is made with milk and spices
Ice Chai
Nepalese ice chai is made with milk and spices
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Mango Juice
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Orange
Lemonade
Dr Pepper
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Hot Tea
Green Tea
Jasmine Tea
Iced Tea
Freshly brewed unsweetened
Chamomile Tea
Lemon Ginger Tea
Peppermint Tea
Arnold Palmer
Glass Red House Wine
Glass
Glass Zen Of Zin Old Vine Zinfandel, California
Glass Bogle Vineyards Merlot, California
Glass Seven Oaks J. Lohr Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Ca
Glass JLOHR Syrah South Ridge Paso Robles, Ca
Glass KendallJackson Pinot Noir Central Coast Ca
Glass Moscato Rubino Italian Sweet Wine
Bottle Zen Of Zin Old Vine Zinfandel, California
Bottle Bogle Vineyards Merlot, California
Bottle Seven Oaks J. Lohr Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Ca
Bottle JLOHR Syrah South Ridge Paso Robles, Ca
Bottle KendallJackson Pinot Noir Central Coast Ca
Bottle Moscato Rubino Italian Sweet Wine
Red Wines
White Wines
Glass White House Wine
Glass JLOHR Chardonnay
Glass Bogle Vineyards Chardonnay Ca
Glass KendallJackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay Ca
Glass Jermann Pinot Grigio
Glass Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Country Ca
Glass Saracco Moscato Dasti Italian Sweet Wine
Bottle JLOHR Chardonnay
Bottle Bogle Vineyards Chardonnay Ca
Bottle KendallJackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay Ca
Bottle Jermann Pinot Grigio
Bottle Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Country Ca
Bottle Saracco Moscato Dasti Italian Sweet Wine
Coors Light
12 oz
Budweiser
12 oz
Corona
12 oz
Dos Equis X Lager Especial
12 oz
Heineken
12 oz
Blue Moon
12 oz
Stella Artois
12 oz
Small Taj Mahal Premium Lager Beer
11 oz
Large Taj Mahal Premium Lager Beer
22 oz
Himalayan Blue Premium Lager Beer
22 oz
Himalayan Snowman, Super Premium Beer Alc. 7
22 oz
Dansberg 16000 Super Premium Beer
22 oz
Old Monk 1000 Super Beer Alc. 8
22 oz
Beer
Champagne
Korbel Brut California Champagne
187 ml
