Located in Shaganappi Plaza one wouldn't think of much of the Himalayan from the outside. It looks like a normal plaza restaurant; namely, plain, boring and might have the atmosphere of an office waiting room. However, fortunately this isn't the case. Inside you are whisked away into an intimate dinning atmosphere that feels somewhat Indian-esque. Pictures of the Hymalayan mountains line the walls, servers are mostly Napalese and the smells of wonderful spices fill the air. I am instantly at ease!
For a starter, they offer you lentil flour bread along with yogurt and spinach dipping sauce. Delicious! The bread was chip-like in texture, but felt much cleaner and less oily than say tortilla chips. Dinner featured an appetizer of Chicken Choyla Bala ($6.75) followed by Chicken Spinich Tarkari ($15.45) and Himalayan Shrimp ($17.25).
All dishes left me breathless. It was like discovering a new colour for the first time. Such new flavours from spices I've never encountered before. I felt a sense of wonder and excitement with every bite. Another thing that impressed me was how clean and neat all the dishes were. For example, the sauces were naturally thick without feeling like the restaurant just added flour to it.
I had a wonderful experience at the Himalayan, I felt like my tongue grew as a person that night! I would highly recommend you try this place if you are looking for something that is ethnic, different, fun and just plain good! Great place to take a date!