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| - Like a lot of the other restaurants down here, I've walked past them and have never popped in. Yesterday was hot, I didn't feel like cooking and wanted an afternoon snack. I wandered up to Queen and passed Tsampa, where I have taken out before... I wanted to try another place I have always walked by but never tried.
Voila! Himalayan Cafe
It's a small restaurant, only about 5 tables. Kitchen is in the back.
I didn't know the menu at all, although I have tried some Tibetan food in the past. This resto has a really nice mix of Tibetan, Himalayan and Indian food on the menu. I instantly recognized the Momo's, and ordered the vegetable ones, since I've never had vegetable ones before (here or otherwise). They were steamed and came with this awesome sauce that packed a bit of a punch. I know that Tibetan food is typically very spicy, so I was going easy on it. It was light in colour, had a peanut undertone and was perfect for the momo's. I have no idea how they spiced them, it was different and beautiful and warm and oooh so good.
I also ordered the chickpeas and roti. The chickpeas came in a small styrofoam bowl, and the naan's were warm and in a brown paper bag. Also accompanying it was a little piece of a lime pickle! I love those things! Did not expect to get it with this take out order.
The chickpeas were spiced perfectly. I could have eaten a vat of it. The naan wasn't oily but was warm and had a nice chew to it. Perfect for dipping into the chickpeas (Channa Masala).
The whole order came to $12, and I would absolutely order a bunch more things from the menu. It's small enough that I'll have this accomplished by the end of the summer :)
Stay tuned friends.. better yet - head there and see for yourself :)
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