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Himalayan Taj

Restaurant Indian restaurant

Casual buffet joint offering a sizable selection of Indian & Nepali fare, including momos & curry. People often mention good, Indian, great, restaurant, momos, buffet, amazing, service,


Address

1425 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058

Website

himalayantaj.com

Contact

(832) 406-7079

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (866 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (11) Indian (11) great (11) restaurant (8) momos (8) buffet (7) amazing (7) service (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Darshitha 2 years ago on Google
    They have buffet, you’ll should definitely try. The food was tasty and the hospitality was amazing by the staff and the manager of the restaurant. I loved the rice kheer (one of the desserts they served). There are different varieties for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Would like to visit more often now.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I. H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lunch buffet is fantastic!! All good was very very tasty 😋 It is only $15.95 per person too. I don't even know how they make money with this.🥲 Even if they charge more, I would definitely go as they are very tasty and they offer so many varieties. Staff was super friendly and helpful. If you feel like Indian food, you should definitely try this place! This is a great place for families also.😊
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Akshay J. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended if you're around the NASA space center! We were hungry and great that we came here straight from the tour. They opened at 5pm so we waited in the car as we had reached early. The service was pleasing and quick once they opened up. Vegetarian momos came in a nice wooden basket. Tandoori momos looked great with the smoke coming out, and they tasted equally delicious! We also got Litchi Martini, it's perfectly made with fresh fruit and tasted great with the spicy food. The owner is very friendly and made Martini himself, especially for us! I wish we could try more of their dishes, but well, will keep that for the next visit!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robbie D. 9 months ago on Google
    What a great hidden gem this is! Really great menu with delicious dishes and the good service! The only complaint is that I wish I had found it sooner!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deepika R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food!! 1st time for thukpa and fell in love !! Must visit when in houston. Honestly i have tried recreating this dish at home and tried eating at nepali restaurants in dallas .. but nothing is even close to this restaurant in houston!! Love it !!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catsur n. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was so flavorful and delicious!!! We came for supper and they did not have a buffet, so we ordered a bunch of dishes and were not disappointed. While everything was delicious, I particularly have to recommend the tandoori goat momo; for those less adventurous eaters the bbq chicken momo is a good substitute. We were even visited by the manager who made sure we were enjoying everything; I really appreciate their passion and commitment to good food. I also really liked that they were playing Indian music; it made the experience even more enjoyable. TLDR; fantastic restaurant, you just gotta come here!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Dipesh T. 1 year ago on Google
    Hospitality was nice but the food seemed little less in portion and momo were served 8 pieces. I came from Irving to try the food so may be It felt new to me that they only serve 8 pieces. Food was okay. Not bad but not that great either. Thali had variety but the portion for the money spent was relatively very small. Overall expensive experience but the portion was disappointing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I haven't been able to find a good Indian restaurant since moving here from North Carolina. They all taste as bad as Noon & Mirch which I don't understand how they're still in business. Overpriced and extremely bland. I decided to give this place a try after a few people on Reddit recommended it. I ordered the veggie samosas, veggie biryani and paneer tikka masala. Everything tasted EXACTLY like my favorite Indian place back home, Passage To India. Everything was seasoned perfectly. The paneer was so SOFT. It was just an explosion of flavor. The prices and portions are also fair. The workers were all very nice and attentive. Place looked clean as well. I'll definitely be coming back for the buffet so I can try some more variety. Highly recommend this place. 10/10
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Priyanka K. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best momos I have had so far. Got the tandoori momos and bbq momos in veg. Despite being a pick up order, my car was filled with some amazing aroma. The tandoori momos were crispy and it had some amazing seasoning powder on top of it. The chutney was a great dipping sauce for the momos. The bbq momos were sauteed in a tasty spicy sauce. I asked for extra spicy and they delivered.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nickky T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent service and really good food. We ordered Nepali Thali that came with a lot of sides. Chicken momo and Mango Lassi was good too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John F. 1 year ago on Google
    Can’t get enough of this place. The food is great, always a variety at the buffet, and it is amazing! They come around frequent to refill glasses, give you fresh naan bread, and just to greet you. They treat you like family! We have dined with them for years, great people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M3atyClack3rz 7 months ago on Google
    Phenomenal food and service! Was looking for a new place to have Indian food and found this place. It did not disappoint, some of the best paneer I've ever had and plenty of other selections on the buffet. Everything was beyond good and we will definitely be back and would/will recommend for anyone looking for great Indian/Nepali food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John H. 6 months ago on Google
    Stopped for lunch and was pleasantly surprised they had a buffet. Not common for buffets since the pandemic, but I am glad we tried it. So many options and possibilities to try different dishes you might not otherwise order. Very good experience all around.

  • 5/5 Desirea J. 8 months ago on Google
    This is, hands down, the most outstanding Indian food of anywhere within 100 miles (and I travel for a living). The owners are remnants of the original Indian restaurant that was here in the NASA area, and was located next to IHOP. You WILL NOT find better food, service, or an all-around dining experience than what you will find here. The atmosphere is casual, warm, and unpretentious. The food is truly on another level. Well done, guys. Well done.

  • 5/5 Chris W. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing. I am English so Indian food is my specialty. You will not regret trying this restaurant. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. The food is simply amazing. Delicious and authentic. If you want Indian food this is a must try. If I could give 6 stars I would. Love, love, love this place.

  • 5/5 Carlos M. 10 months ago on Google
    My new favourite Indian restaurant! Delicious food, friendly staff, clean and plenty of parking.

  • 4/5 Aswin J. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was good, ordered tandoori chicken & came in hot plate which vegetables on it. Perhaps the vegetables could be separated as it became burnt. Great service!

  • 5/5 T. V. 10 months ago on Google
    Delicious food. The Tandoori Momo were very fresh lightly fried with onions, peppers and spices. I had the tandoori chicken it was amazing!! I asked for Light on the spices, it was perfect. My dish came with a salad and buttered naan. My husband ordered chicken curry he loved it. It also came with a salad and rice.

  • 5/5 James B. 8 months ago on Google
    Went here for the first time tonight and here’s our experience. First off the food was delicious, some of the best I’ve had. A couple of issues were the open times are different on many days and so it can be confusing to remember. The service was good but it took a really long time to get our food, not sure why there were a few tables seated when we arrived and a few came afterwards. We didn’t get our meal served until everyone else in the restaurant was gone. We were just about to ask what was going on when they brought us ours. We will definitely come again as the food was fantastic.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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