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Himalayan Kitchen

Item: Himalayan Kitchen
Author: Christine Balaz

Cuisine: Indian

Price Range: $

10Best Says

Given the immense popularity and customer loyalty of the Himalayan Kitchen, it is astounding that the restaurant has only been in business since 2005. Located in central downtown, the Himalayan Kitchen serves savory, traditional Nepali and Indian cuisine made from scratch daily. Though dinners here always draw a crowd, this restaurant is one of Salt Lake's best lunch locations. Serving an incredible buffet 11:30-2:30 Monday-Saturday, the Himalayan Kitchen provides you the chance to sample a generous selection of dishes for one low price. For those working downtown, this couldn't be more convenient. This restaurant has won countless awards in local and state competitions, as well as national recognition from The New York Times.

Address:

73 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-328-2077

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 11:30am-10pm
Sun: 5pm-10pm

Website:

himalayankitchen.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Christine Balaz
Salt Lake City Local Expert

Downtown's Best Restaurants, Best Restaurants, Best Value: "Vegetarians will find more than enough options here."
Asian: "Come 11:30-2:30, Monday-Saturday to experience the famous all-you-can-eat buffet."

Best for Downtown's Best Restaurants Because: Beloved for its incredible food, and renowned for its remarkable value, Himalayan Kitchen will be an SLC staple for decades to come.

Main
- Appetizers
  
  Papadam
  
  crispy thin lentil wafers seasoned with cumin seeds, black pepper baked in tandoor clay oven ($1.95)
  
  Vegetable Somosa
  
  potatoes, green peas and spices wrapped in homemade pastry dough and deep-fried to golden perfection ($3.95)
  
  Lamb Somosa
  
  green peas, minced lamb and spices wrapped in homemade pastry dough and deep-fried to golden perfection ($4.50)
  
  Vegetable Pakora
  
  seasoned mixed vegetable and chick pea flour fritters deep fried and served with tamarind sauce ($2.95)
  
  Himalayan Vegetable Platter
  
  assortment of vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, and vegetable pakora ($6.95)
- Soups
  
  Daal Aloo Ko Soup
  
  a southern nepali creation made with lentils, onions, potatoes, and spices ($2.95)
  
  Saag Ko Soup
  
  delicious soup made with spinach, onion and tomatoes ($1.95)
  
  Kukhura Ko Soup
  
  a traditional nepali soup made with chicken, green peas, onion, tomatoes and spices ($2.95)
- Lamb Specialties
  
  Lamb Tikka Masala
  
  boneless lamb barbecued in tandoor oven, then cooked with onions, tomatoes, cream and spices ($14.95)
  
  Lamb Korma
  
  boneless lamb cooked with cream, onions, cashew, golden raisins, cream and curry spices ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Coconut Curry
  
  boneless lamb cooked with coconut milk, onions, tomatoes, cashew nuts and spices ($15.95)
  
  Lamb Vindaloo
  
  boneless lamb cooked with potatoes, onion, tomatoes, vinegar and spices in a tangy sauce ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Curry
  
  boneless lamb cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and curry spices ($15.95)
  
  Lamb Saag
  
  boneless lamb cooked with spinach, onion, tomatoes, ginger and curry spices ($14.95)
- Himalayan Specialties
  
  Himalayan Momos
  
  typical nepali style steamed chicken dumplings mildly spiced with onions, ginger, garlic and spices served with sesame seed sauce ($10.95)
  
  Vegetable Momo
  
  typical nepali style steamed vegetable dumplings mildly spiced with onions, ginger, garlic and spices served with sesame seed sauce ($9.95)
  
  Aloo Chili (comes With Rice And Naan)
  
  fried potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, tomato, bell peppers, vinegar, ketchup, and chili ($11.95)
  
  Chicken Kothay
  
  traditional nepali style pan-fried chicken momo served with sesame seed sauce ($11.95)
  
  Vegetable Thukpa
  
  traditional tibetan soup noodles with seasonal vegetables ($9.95)
  
  Chicken Thukpa
  
  traditional tibetan soup noodles with chicken ($10.95)
- Desserts
  
  Kheer (rice Pudding)
  
  a dessert made from special rice, cooked in milk and sugar & coconut, with cashew nuts (served cold) ($3.95)
  
  Mango Pudding
  
  a dessert made from rich mango pulp, vanilla, milk and sugar (served cold) ($3.95)
  
  Kulfi (pistchu & Mango)
  
  homemade ice cream made with milk, pistachio or mango flavor, cashew nuts and cardamom seed ($4.95)
  
  Gulab Jamun
  
  fluffy milk puffs served in rose flavored sugar syrup and a touch of rosewater; like a flourless doughnut ball ($3.95)
  
  Carrot Pudding
  
  shredded carrots with cashews and raisins in a sweet milk pudding; served warm ($4.95)

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