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Himalayan Kitchen

Restaurant Indian restaurant Nepalese restaurant

One of the Top rated Restaurants in San Rafael


Address

227 3rd St, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States

Website

himalayankitchenmarin.com

Contact

+1 415-526-3161

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (130 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Iksha T. 7 months ago on Google
    Himalayan Kitchen truly impressed us with its Nepalese culinary journey, attentive service, and cozy atmosphere. It’s an excellent choice for a special night out. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a taste of the authentic Tibetan Nepalese taste in the beautiful ride of highway 101. It was easy to find, and parking was convenient. The pricing was justified by the quality and portion sizes of the dishes. We’ll definitely be returning soon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kent B. 6 months ago on Google
    This place is so good! A must visit if you're in the area! The servers were polite and quick, and made sure we felt welcomed! The restaurant itself was quiet, relaxing, clean, and filled with the delicious smells from the kitchen! The food itself was incredible! Everything came fresh, and we were even given the option of how spicy we wanted our food, which was great because not all of my group was as comfortable with spices as I was, and so everyone got food they enjoyed! The momo platter was a huge hit, the naan was super enjoyable, and I highly recommend the chicken tandoori!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Email1 E. 9 months ago on Google
    Origional chicken curry .. is excellent 👌.. pungent and delicious taste .. I will absolutely come back... price was a little high but ..well worth it .. service was a little slow, but who cares; The food was excellent
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saul G. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is a hidden gem. The people are so nice and attentive. The restaurant overall looks clean and organized. The many is simple and with variety of dishes. I order the Chicken Marsala and I was so surprised by the explosion of condiments hitting my taste buds in my mouth. It was I can taste every spice but was not so overwhelmed by any of them super well balanced and with a fresh essence to all. The mango chutney is my favorite and at this restaurant they know how to make it right. I’m definitely making it my place to go for Indian cuisine. Oh and the butter nut squash soup was simple yet so furling. Cooked fresh to order and served hot on the stop, I love it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry Lou (. 9 months ago on Google
    Highly recommended! Food is amazing, mild curry is not spicy at all (but delicious), and the best part is you can ask for chili sauce (very spicy btw) and everyone on the table will get their preferred level of spiciness. Proteins are perfectly cooked and tendered. Service is great. Atmosphere is cozy. One of the few restaurants in the Bay Area that I'm willing to travel and visit again. Can't wait to try out other dishes!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elaine V. 6 months ago on Google
    We have been regulars at the Himalayan Kitchen Marin ever since it opened. We love the food, the service and the ambience. GREAT NEWS!!! They now have a Lunch Menu that was outstanding in terms of quality, quantity and price. We highly recommend that you support this family run business that offers an authentic Himalayan dining experience - you won't be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 angie m. 6 months ago on Google
    I can't give this restaurant enough praise. I went tonight for the 2nd time. Ordered many new things and some of my favorites from the first visit. Food is 10/10. Service 10/10 . We were even given complimentary lentil soup as we had ordered so much food! Soup was amazing. Highly recommend going with a few people as I have so you can try many dishes at once. Go there...you won't be sorry! And you get to pick your spice level!! I'm not fond of spicy food and they accommodate any level of spice you like for every dish!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Soumyajit R. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited with high expectations. But was a bit disappointing. The menu is pretty overpriced compared to the taste. Picked up the following: 1. Pork momo- Decent dumpling size but the momos were little hard. 2. Chicken Momo- This was nice. Slow cooked chicken and the momos were tender. 3. Classic chicken curry- Disappointing. Very blunt in taste. Chicken felt stale and cooked in a haste. No hint of garam masala, gg paste and aromatic spices. 4. Garlic Naan- Soft and tender. 5. Dal Soup- This is is horrible. Just boiled yellow lentils with lots of garlic and tomatoes. Avoid if u have other options. ************************************** 04/09/2023- Sadly couldnt find a better way to reply to this arrogant restaurant owner who forgot his nepali roots I think. I am not spreading misinformation. Buddy, you are so prejudiced that you even took my positive reviews 2,4 and defended yourself against it. I am from a border Indian state to Nepali and I think I know nepalese cuisine better than what you fed me. Yes I could not recognise the carrots in your daal soup as because you boiled it to such an extent that it become tomatoes. Buddy I know nepali style chicken curry. You have to make it with the skin. Anyway you wont understand as your customer base is different and keep them pleased. No point of arguing as I wont return. Loosing one odd customer like me wont make much difference to you I think. Peace out.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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