Rare Tibetan food with a very good price. I haven’t tried Tibetan food even I’m a Chinese. The food taste like home cooked. I’d recommend the dumplings, which you can get half beef and half chicken, and the Tibentan tea with butter and salt.

Absolutely gem of a place. A hidden part of new york. I would recommend this place over any fancy smancy restaurant in nyc. It's amazing. The food has so much flavor and spicy. The vegetable momos are to die for. The people working here are so sweet and the service is impeccable. I would definitely recommend to a friend. It's not white washed at all and feels totally authentic. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed

We randomly stumbled upon it and I'm so glad we did! Everything they provided us was absolutely scrumptious. Everything was sharing style which I love and everything came out very quickly. We sat outside on a warm breezy day so that made things even better. Our waiter was helpful with the menu and her recommendations were spot on too. If you're ever in Delancey street looking for a delicious quick bite, this place is it.

This is the real deal. Authentic, delicious Tibetan food. The momos are so good they could easily be a hit in Kathmandu. Dishes rich in spices and flavor. Good prices. That surely explains its popularity, be ready to wait for a seat. Well worth the wait. Highly recommend it.

It was incredibly difficult for me to make a choice of what to get because everything sounded amazing! I'm still dreaming about those pan fried potato dumplings. The tofu and vegetable curry with bean thread noodles was phenomenal as was a crispy noodle dish we also got. Beautiful flavors and hearty portions at great prices.

In a world where we are now wearing ski goggles that operate as a computer-iphone hybrid to stack on to our reality, it's always refreshing to go to a restaurant where the host is frantically writing down names with a bic pen into a small notepad. The current tech boom kind of lost me at the apple watch, as I found it way too overwhelming to get texts to my wrist ahahaha. I pulled up to Cafe Himalaya fresh out of the steam room hungrier than a 2008 Kobe Bryant, willing to do anything to prove he doesn't need Shaq to win a ring. On a Friday night at primetime, I was told by a short Tibetan looking host/waiter/food runner/busboy hybrid it was a 15-20 minute wait. He was doing it ALL in there shoutout to my boy. I couldn't help but smile when we sat down, as time seemingly hasn't changed this place. I've never been to the Tibetan region of the world, but I can only imagine this is what it would feel like. The dining area of Cafe Himalaya is one 700 sf room (ballpark) that consists of about 20 war torn two tops, a handwritten chalkboard of popular menu items, old pictures of the region littering the walls, and a smell that just feels like you have teleported out of nyc and straight to the Himalayas... not that I've been to the Himalayas but.... a man could dream can't he? We put in Ruthang Momo soup, Chasha Momo, Sha Momo, Chicken Curry, and the Shapta. Everyone kept saying momo this momo that, but momo is just a Tibetan dumpling so don't be intimidated. People just love to sound sophisticated and cultured like that smh… BUT THE MOMO WAS ABSOLUTE HEAT OH MY GOODNESS. I'm still dreaming about the momo soup, which at $5.99 is a mf STEAL! Inflation buster territory. It was 4 traditional Tibetan beef momo in a light broth with some veggies that packed a flavor that warmed my soul. I can't stop thinking about it. Wherever I go I've been seeing that bowl of Ruthang momo soup..... The other 16 Momo (8 beef, 8 chicken) we ordered and demolished were also delicious, but the beef was dubbing the chicken. I feel like everyone likes beef better than chicken though haha. But what do I know? Don't let me tell you how to live your life. My Shapta, which was traditional Tibetan spicy beef w/ veggies and a side of rice, hit the spot as well. Just quality food packed with flavor but not in an overwhelming way... and was a beast portion size for $15.99, albeit not inflation buster territory. The interior here was one of the coziest environments I've been in in the city. Although it was packed, I felt like I could take a breath. Places with character like this calm me down a bit and take me out of the hustle bustle of nyc that can chew you up and spit you out if you're not careful. Alright, I'm doing the most now but I really do love this place. One of my favorite things about nyc is that you can live here for years and never go to a place like this. They are just sitting there, waiting to be found. Hell, I never even thought about Tibetan cuisine until this place haha. But I learned, and I will now proceed to tell everyone with two ears about Momo until they ask "Wait, what's Momo?" just so I can feel superior and say "WAIT.......YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT MOMO!?!?!" Thank you, Cafe Himalaya. Thank you, Momo. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

I had great time at Cafe Himalaya. A couple of friends and I met up to hang out because we haven't in a while. The food is great, flavorful and tasty. Definitely will come back and try some other entree's. Even the wine was good and overall not very expensive, which is always a good thing. The place is small and outside seating consist of table of four. However they can fit another table outside if needed. So enjoy and you can actually have and hear your conversation ☺️.

Good prices. standard portions and menu with lots of options to try Tíbetan food. We had beef momos, chicken curry with rice and black Chana masala salad for starters. Good.

We had heard about Cafe Himalaya and decided to give it a try. I was worried that we might have to wait since the place is small and popular. But to our surprise, we were seated quickly without any wait. The restaurant has an authentic feel to it. We started with beef dumplings, which were really tasty. For the main course, I ordered Shapta and my wife had the Gyathuk Ngopa. Both dishes were delicious and not too spicy. I recommend trying the Lassi too, as it helps with the spiciness of the food. Overall, Cafe Himalaya exceeded our expectations, and I highly recommend giving it a visit.

I really love this place and the people that serve me food here even though they don’t talk to me much… I come here often when it’s raining, cold, or when I feel upset. Their curry is addictive - and somehow I want to have it even when I have almost no appetite because I’m feeling sick, etc. The food here and the “hole in the wall” atmosphere almost always make me feel better if I am having a bad day. The only tip I have for you is to not order the avocado salad and the curry together because the salad is basically the cold version of the curry, just with avocado pieces on top. Oh, and get the dumplings steamed, not fried, because you will feel healthier that way and I’ve tried the fried version and realized that the fried ones taste only about 10% better at the expense of being 50% worse for your health.

Great food! Everything is so fresh and delicious. Love that half the menu is vegetarian and the other half is non-vegetarian too. The outdoor seating on a brisk summer evening across from the little park was perfect. Tibetan food is so delicious! Like a combination of Indian, Chinese, and Thai. Dumplings looked incredible, the noodles were kinda like lo mein and the stir fry was so good. The service was prompt and courteous. Very reasonably priced too. A great find in the neighborhood. Enjoy

This quaint unassuming storefront with a slightly dilapidated look right off Houston would be easy to miss. But don't! The simplicity of this place is that it goes for good food. Under the harsh florescent lights and creaky chairs, you'll be served delicious fare at an affordable price ($10-15/ dish). Not quite the same as venturing into the outer boroughs but perhaps the next best thing in the city. We were offered a sampler of the Momos while our server saw us deliberating which one to try. All of them were phenomenal but if I only could pick one it would be the chicken — it offered the richest punch of flavor. There is also a 4% discount if paying with cash. Definitely would go back.

Quality spot. Small, compact location but service is very fast and they turn over tables quickly. The food was flavorful and filling, I also got the tropical smoothie which had chunks of lychee in it. We got 2 entree’s and 2 apps, for lack of better words, and each plate came with rice. Chili paste on the side if you want more spice! Their menu is labeled for GF / gluten free items so easy to identify. Large menu with lots of options for picky eaters. I got the chasha shamdey and shapta, some of their most popular items and for good reason. Friend got the Ruthang Momo and Gyathuk Takpa and loved their food as well.

I came here because of the high rating and was not disappointed. I was impressed with the flavors and how delicious everything was. Would highly recommend, especially if you are or are with vegetarians/vegans.

Food is tasty and not oily. The flavor sets in the mood and you can enjoy the interior mellow vibe. I recommend this place for dinner. Chasha shamday is special. We were 4 people each 35-40$ per person cost along with starter, drink and sweetdish. Please reserve the place in advance

Great hole in the wall place! Food is delicious and service was nice and super fast. They have plenty of sitting inside and outside. Very budget friendly. Lots of vegetarian options and big portions for a great price! Highly recommend.

This place serves really delicious food! The chicken momo was so juicy and filled with flavor, and Thai iced coffee was a great refreshing and awakening drink in the summer day! Very reasonably priced and filling for lunch or dinner, the outdoor seating is nice and shaded too!

A place I can always count on, fresh hot food, incredible flavors, and super sweet staff, haven’t had a dish I haven’t enjoyed yet

I loved the food - we had ordered chilli shrimp, sautéed chicken noodles and dumplings. We wanted to try veg and non veg dumplings so they gave us both half at the price of chicken dumplings. It’s a must try!

Tibetan restaurant in lower east side specializing in Indo-Chinese-style cuisine. They have momos, curries, noodles, etc. We got five different dishes and split them family style (see photos). Everything was GAS. This place is the real deal/super authentic. The prices were amazing considering this is a sit-down restaurant at NYC and lower east side neighborhood. They give a 4% discount for cash so bring some unless your card gives you 5% cashback. My favorites were the noodles and the curry, but you honestly can’t go wrong with whatever you order. Please do yourself a favor and go here!

Down-to-earth cafe offering high-quality food with lovely staff. They have a wide variety of vegetarian options available.