Himalayan Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Himalayan Cafe - a Himalayan/Nepalese - Indian restaurant located in Renton, WA. This casual yet classy eatery offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, along with options for meat-eaters. The menu includes freshly made appetizers like Vegetable Samosas, Aloo Tikki, and Vegetable Pakoras. For soups and salads, they offer Daal Soup, Mushroom Soup, Chicken and Vegetables Soup, and House Side Salad. Their vegan options include Vegetable Samosa, Veggie Manchurian, and Gobi Manchurian. Customers have raved about the generous portions and delicious flavors at Himalayan Cafe. The restaurant also provides a comfortable dining experience with options for outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and a full bar. If you're a fan of Indian cuisine, Himalayan Cafe is a must-visit destination for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Freshly Made Appetizers
Vegetable Samosas
Flaky pastry filled with savory seasoned potato and fried to perfection. Served with Chutneys. VEGAN
Samosa Chaat
Samosas mixed with with garbanzo beans, yogurt, chutneys and sprinkled with light herbs.
Aloo Tikki
Golden fried seasoned mashed potatoes mixed with garbanzo beans, yogurt, chutneys and sprinkled with light herbs.
Vegetable Pakoras
Seasonal vegetables, dipped in chickpea batter and fried to perfection.Served with Chutneys. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Pokora
Thin strips of chicken coated in chickpea batter fried to perfection.Served with Chutneys. GLUTEN FREE
Paneer Pokora
Chickpea flour battered Paneer fried to golden perfection. Served with Chutneys. GLUTEN FREE
Paneer Chilli
Battered homemade soft cheese sauted with fresh garlic, onion and bell peppers. Simmered in soy based house sauce. GLUTEN FREE
Gorkha Chicken Chili
Chicken sauted with fresh bell peppers and onion in our signature chili sauce. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Chilli
Lightly battered fish, sauted with fresh bell pepper, onion and tomato in our signature chili sauce. GLUTEN FREE
Veggie Munchurian
Fried mixed vegetables mixed in sweet and sour garlic house sauce. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Gobi Munchurian
Cauliflower florets fried to perfection infused with sweet and sour garlic house sauce. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Curried Mussels with Garlic Naan
Enjoy these steamed mussels simmered in a delicious creamy garlic curry sauce. Served with Garlic naan.
Chicken Momos
steamed dumplings filled with marinated ground chicken and served with delicious tomato sauce (Nepali achar).
Dahi Bhalla
Golden fried lentil batter, dipped in homemade yogurt, sweet and tangy tamarind and cilantro sauce. Topped with herbs.
Meat Samosa
Flaky pastry filled with seasoned ground chicken and fried to perfection
Fish Pakora
Swai fish cubes marinated with herbs and spices and fried to perfection. GLUTEN FREE
Vegetables Momos
Steamed dumplings filled with vegetables
Chicken 65
Deep fried chicken full of flavors and spices
Truffle Chicken
Malai chicken Tikka sauted in cream sauce,spices,herbs and topped with chopped green chillies
GOBI VISOLA
Marinated deep fried cauliflower florets sauteed with curry leaves,mustard seeds,spices and tossed in coconut milk
Garlic Prawns
Battered prawns deep fried and tossed in garlic chilli sauce
Daal Soup
Specially prepared lentil soup in mild herbs. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Mushroom Soup
Savory soup full of fresh mushrooms. VEGAN ,GLUTEN FREE
Chicken and vegetables Soup
Healthy Hearty soup made with chicken and vegetables and mild herbs. GLUTEN FREE
House Side Salad
Lettuce with tomatoes and cucumbers, your choice of salad dressings. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Mango Mango Salad
Lettuce cucumber tomatoes with mangoes and mango dressing. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Punjabi Salad
Onions, cucumber, tomatoes green chili peppers and lemon sprinkled with Indian Masala. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Onion salad
Chopped onions sprinkled with chaat masala and lemon juice
Chicken Thupka Soup
Tibetan noodle soup with chicken and vegetables
Vegetable Thupka soup
Tibetan noodle soup with vegetables
Chicken Vegetables Soup
House special Soup prepared with white meat and vegetables
Soup and Salad
VEGAN
Vegetable Samosa
2 pieces. Flaky pastry filled with savory seasoned potato and fried to perfection. Served with Chutneys. VEGAN
Veggie Manchurian
Fried mixed vegetables mixed in sweet and sour garlic house sauce. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower florets fried to perfection infused with sweet and sour garlic house sauce. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Dal Soup
Specially prepared lentil soup in mild herbs. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
House Salad
Lettuce with tomatoes and cucumbers, your choice of salad dressings. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Roti NO BUTTER
Leavened flat bread made with whole wheat flour baked in the clay oven. VEGAN
Lemon Rice
Rice infused with Sauted mustard seeds, curry leaves and mixed with fresh lemon juice. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Jeera Rice
Pan Fried rice sauted with cumin seeds. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Bhuteko Cauli/Gobi aloo
Cauliflower sauted with garlic, ginger, tomatoes and Himalayan spices. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Jhenko Daal / TADKA DAL
Lentil sauted with cumin seeds, garlic and ginger. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Aloo Tama Bodi
Potatoes with black eye peas and bamboo shoots, cooked in tomato based tangy sauce and herbs. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Chaau Kerau Tarkari /MUSHROOM MUTTER
Mushrooms and peas cooked in tomato based tangy sauce, ginger,garlic and herbs. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Mixed Vegetables Curry
Assorted vegetables prepared in garlic ginger homemade brown sauce. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans, cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Okra Masala
Fresh okra infused with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Gobi Aloo
Braised potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic and ginger. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Mushroom Do Pyaza
Fresh mushrooms and onions prepared in zesty onion sauce with garlic, ginger and mild herbs. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Mushroom Mutter
Mushroom and peas cooked in onion, tomato gravy and spices. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Aloo Jeera
Golden fried cubes of potatoes sauted with roasted cumin seeds. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Aloo Mutter
Potatoes and peas simmered in tomato onion curry with garlic ginger and spices. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN GLUTEN FREE
Daal Tadka
Yellow Lentils cooked with crackled cumin, fresh garlic, ginger onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
S00ji ka Halwa
Homemade semolina dessert
Chicken Tandoori
Savory yogurt-marinated chicken roasted to perfection on clay oven and served in sizzling platter. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Bombay Chicken Tikka WHITE MEAT
Boneless chicken Breast cubes marinated and cooked in clay oven. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Tandoori Shrimp
Herb marinated shrimps, flamed in the clay oven and served in hot and sizzling platter. Served with basmati rice.GLUTEN FREE
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Cubes of homemade cheese paneer cooked to perfection in the clay oven. Served in sizzling platter. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Tandoori Salmon
Salmon fillets seasoned with herbs and cooked in the clay oven
Lamb Boti kebobs
Boneless lamb cubes marinated and cooked in the clay oven
Rack of Lamb
Lamb chops marinated and roasted in the clay oven
Mixed Grill
Assorted marinated pieces of lamb,salmon,and chicken roasted in the clay oven
Chicken Kebobs
Ground chicken mixed with onions and bellpeppers and infused with herbs and spices roasted in the clay oven
Malai Tikka Kebobs
Boneless chicken white meat marinated in yogurt,spices and cream and cooked in the clay oven
Haryali Kebobs
Boneless chicken white meat marinated in yogurt,mint,cilantro and spices and cooked in the clay oven
Lamb Shish Kebobs
Ground lamb meat seasoned with herbs and spices and cooked in the clay oven
Tandoori Whole POMFRET FISH
Whole Pomfret FISH marinated with savory spices and herbs and roasted in the clay oven to perfection
Bombay Chicken Tikka DARK MEAT
Boneless chicken thigh cubes marinated with special spices,herbs and roasted in the clay oven
Tandoori Specials
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Tikka Masala
Traditional chicken entree prepared in tomato butter creamy sauce. White meat. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Butter Chicken
Traditional chicken entree prepared in butter tomato sauce. Dark meat. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Kastoori Chicken
Tender chicken prepared in a creamy fenugreek sauce and homemade specialty sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Korma
Chicken prepared in a creamy cashew curried sauce and seasoned with herbs. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Coconut
Chicken prepared in a delicious combination of coconut milk, fresh herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Palak Chicken
Marinated chicken with spinach and cream based curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Vindaloo
Originated from Mumbai, this dish consists of potatoes and zesty curry sauce, spices and vinegar. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Rogan Josh
Chicken in onion based curry sauce simmered with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, garlic and ginger. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Kadai Chicken
Chicken sauted in garlic, ginger, onion and bell peppers. Specially prepared in kadai iron wok. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Murgh Cholee
Traditional chicken curry mixed with seasoned garbanzo beans. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Murgh Bahar
Boneless chicken prepared with spinach, mushroom and shredded paneer in rich creamy curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Mango Chicken
Chicken sauted in crackling fresh herbs and simmered in tomato onion curry with mango cream sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Bhindi Ghost Chicken
Unique combination of curry chicken and okra. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Makhani
Creamy CASHEW curry Chicken prepared with ginger garlic and mild herbs. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Daal Chicken
Tender marinated chicken simmered in herbed lentils. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Balti Chicken
Punjabi style boneless chicken curry full of desi flavors
Goa Fish Curry
Fish prepared in traditional Goa style with sauted mustard seeds and curry leaves with a hint of coconut. Goa is a coastal region in West India. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Kadai
Fish sauted in zesty brown curry sauce with onion & bell pepper. Prepared in Karahi (traditional wok). GLUTEN FREE
Fish Tikka Masala
Fish simmered in signature tomato cream sauce. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Vindaloo
Fish prepared with potatoes in zesty spicy curry sauce. Served with basmati rice GLUTEN FREE
Fish Ginger Coconut Masala
Fish sauted in onion ginger, garlic, tomato-curry sauce finished with coconut milk. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Korma
Fish prepared in a creamy cashew curried sauce and seasoned with herbs. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Mango Curry
Fish prepared in mango cream sauce. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Palak
Fish prepared in creamed spinach sauce. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Vegetables
Fish prepared in garlic, ginger curry sauce mixed with assorted vegetables. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Kastoori
Himalayan grill special. Fish slowly cooked with ginger garlic and fenugreek leaves in kastoori sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Himalayan Cafe Seafood Specials FISH
Seafood Entrees SHRIMP
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp simmered in tomato cream sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp and potatoes prepared in zesty curry sauce with onions, tomatoes herbs, spices and vinegar. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Ginger Coconut Masala
Shrimp sauted in onion ginger, garlic, tomato curry sauce finished with coconut milk. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp prepared in a creamy cashew curried sauce and seasoned with herbs. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Kadhai
Shrimp sauted in garlic ginger and zesty brown curry sauce with onions and bell peppers. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Goa Curry
Shrimp prepared in traditional goa style with sauted mustard seeds and curry leaves with a hint of coconut. Goa is a coastal region in west India. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Mango Curry
Shrimp prepared in mango cream sauce with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Palak
Shrimp prepared in creamed spinach sauce. Served with basmati rice. gluten free
Shrimp Vegetables
Shrimp prepared in garlic, ginger curry sauce mixed with assorted vegetables. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Kastoori
Himalayan grill special. Shrimp slowly cooked with ginger garlic and fenugreek leaves in kastoori sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Prawn Malai curry
Prawns cooked in cashew cream white curry sauce with herbs and spices
Palak Paneer
Cubed cheese simmered with creamed spinach, mustard greens, ginger garlic curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Assorted vegetables prepared in garlic ginger homemade brown sauce. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Kashmiri Kofta
Handmade vegetable and cheese dumplings simmered in tomato cashew cream sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese crumbled and simmered in rich tomato butter cream curry. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese cubes simmered in rich tomato butter-cream curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Vegetable Korma
Vegetable sauted in rich cashew sauce, garlic-ginger and onion sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Mushroom do Pyaja
Fresh mushrooms and onions prepared in zesty onion sauce with garlic, ginger and mild herbs. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Pakoda Kadhi
Vegetable fritters, simmered in special yogurt based curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Roasted Eggplant Bharta
Roasted and pureed eggplant sauted with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and cilantro finished with a touch of cream. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Paneer Kadai
Homemade cheese prepared in kadai traditional wok with garlic and ginger sauce, onions and bellpeppers. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Mutter Paneer
Paneer cubes and fresh peas simmered in tomato butter cream sauce with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Dal Tadka
Yellow Lentils cooked with crackled cumin, fresh garlic, ginger onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Dal Makhani
Lentils cooked with herbs and spices and finished with cream sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Mango gobi
cauliflower florets and potatoes cooked in mango cream sauce with herbs and spices
Paneer Tikka Lababdar
Paneer cubes and crumbled paneer cooked in cashew cream curry with spices and herbs
Paneer Methi Malai
Paneer cubes cooked in cashew cream curry, fenugreek,herbs and spices
Kashmiri Aloo Dum
Baby potatoes cooked in cashew cream curry with special spices and herbs
Vegetable Curries
Nepali Specials
Bhuteko Cauli / GOBI ALOO
Cauliflower sauted with garlic, ginger, tomatoes and Himalayan spices. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE
Jhane Ko Daal / TADKA DAL
Lentil sauted with cumin seeds, garlic and ginger. Served with basmati rice. VEGAN , GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Chowmein
Noodles with tender chicken, prepared in traditional nepali style. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Chowmein
Noodles with assorted vegetables, prepared in traditional Nepali style. Served with basmati rice.
Kukhura Ko Masu / CHICKEN CURRY
Nepali style chicken curry. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Khasi Ko Masu / GOAT CURRY
Goat meat cooked in traditional Nepali style. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Macha Ko Tarkari / FISH CURRY
Fish prepared in traditional nepali style. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Rice Pulao Vegetables
Aromatic basmati rice and vegetables lightly pan-fried with herbs. GLUTEN FREE
Himalayan Grill Special Fried Rice Chicken
Rice stir-fried in a wok with chicken. Popular food item in Nepal. GLUTEN FREE
Himalayan Grill Special Fried Rice - Vegetable
Rice stir-fried in a wok with seasonal vegetables. Popular food item in Nepal. GLUTEN FREE
Egg Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried in a wok with eggs. Popular food item in Nepal. GLUTEN FREE
Nepali Style Rice Specials
Himalayan Rice Delights
Vegetables Pulao Rice
Aromatic basmati rice and vegetables lightly with herbs . GLUTEN FREE
Saffron Rice
Lightly pan-fried rice with saffron, a spice derived from the flower of Crocus Sativus. GLUTEN FREE
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice and vegetables mixed with Himalayan herbs and spices in a garlic ginger sauce. Served with raita. GLUTEN FREE
Paneer Biryani
Basmati rice mixed with Himalayan herbs and spices in garlic ginger sauce and paneer cubes (homemade cheese). Served with raita. GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Biryani
Marinated chicken simmered in tomato-onion curry sauce and basmati rice. Served with raita. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Biryani
Tender garlic and ginger marinated lamb pieces, infused with aromatic basmati rice. Served with raita. GLUTEN FREE
Goat Biryani
Himalayan favorite. Rice slowly cooked with goat meat, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with Raita. GLUTEN FREE
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice slowly cooked with garlic ginger and tender shrimps. Served with Raita. GLUTEN FREE
Fish Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of herb-marinated fish pieces. Served with Raita. GLUTEN FREE
Egg Biryani
4 hard-boiled eggs tugged in a heap of basmati rice cooked with garlic ginger and herbs. Served with Raita. GLUTEN FREE
Himalayan Grill Special Fried Rice - Eggs
Rice stir-fried in a wok with eggs. Popular food item in Nepal. GLUTEN FREE
Chicken Chow Mein
Noodles stir fried in a wok with vegetables and chicken
Vegetable Chow Mein
Noodles stir fried in a wok with vegetables
Nepali Style Noodle Specials
Naan Breads
Butter Naan
Leavened flat bread baked in the clay oven
Potato Naan
Leavened flat bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes and baked to perfection in the clay oven.
Spinach Naan
Leavened flat bread stuffed with seasoned fresh spinach and baked to perfection in our clay oven
Garlic and Basil Naan
Leavened flat bread topped with garlic and basil baked to perfection in our clay oven
Paneer Naan
Leavened flat bread stuffed with seasoned Paneer and baked to perfection in our clay oven
Green Chilli Naan
leavened flat bread topped with crushed green chillies and baked to perfection in our clay oven
Methi Naan
Leavened flat bread topped with Fenugreek and baked in the clay oven
Roti
Leavened flat bread made with whole wheat flour baked in the clay oven
Onion Kulcha Naan
Leavened flat bread stuffed with seasoned onions baked in the clay oven
Kabuli Fruit Naan
lavened flat bread stuffed with cashews,raisins,fennel seeds and fruit
Keema Naan
leavened flat bread stuffed with Chicken Keema (ground chicken) and baked to perfection in our clay oven
Spinach and Goat cheese naan
Lavened flat bread stuffed with fresh spinach and goat cheese
Garlic Naan
Lavened bread topped with fresh garlic and butter
Lachha Parantha
Multi layered flaky whole wheat bread
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tender lamb, simmered in signature butter tomato cream sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb and potatoes simmered in zesty spicy curry sauce with onions, tomatoes , spices and vinegar . Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb medallions cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic and ginger curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Palak Lamb
Lamb cooked in spinach gravy and finished with garlic cream. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Coconut
Tender medallions of lamb sauted with garlic ginger creamy coconut sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Daal Lamb
Lamb cooked with lentils and finished with herbs ,spices and cream. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Karahi Lamb
Boneless lamb sauted in garlic, ginger with onions and bell peppers. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Mango
Tender medallions of lamb sauted with garlic ginger and mango cream sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Methi
Lamb cooked with fenugreek leaves and special curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Korma
Lamb prepared in a creamy cashew curried sauce, garlic-ginger and onion sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Mint Goat
Bone in goat cubes simmered with fresh mint leaves, garlic ginger and finished with cream. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Bhindi Lamb Gosht
Unique combination of tender lamb cooked with fresh okra. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Kastoori
Himalayan bar and grill special. Lamb slowly cooked with ginger garlic and fenugreek leaves in Kastoori curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. GLUTEN FREE
Goat Curry
Bone in goat cubes cooked in traditional Indian style. GLUTEN FREE
Lamb and Goat Dishes
Sides
Raita
Homemade yogurt infused with cucumbers, potatoes, carrots and seasoned with aromatic spices
Mango Chutney
Mango Pickle
Papadums
Extra Rice
Gulabjamun
Fried milk and dough balls delicacy in sugar syrup. 3 Pieces
Kheer
Homemade rice pudding finished with almonds
Sooji ka Halwa
Homemade semolina dessert
Mango Mousse
Homemade mango mousse
Moong Dal Halwa
Delicious Indian dessert made with ground lentils cooked in clarified butter with sugar and flavours of cardamom and saffron
Rasmalai
Rasmalai is a popular Indian dessert made of cottage cheese balls soaked in thickened, sweetened flavoured milk
Desserts
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Homemade yogurt and mango drink
Sweet Lassi
Sweet homemade Yogurt Drink
Salty Lassi
Salty masala homemade yogurt drink
Mango Shake
Milk and mango sweet Drink