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We have been going to Himalaya for many years now and can't believe we did not post a review earlier. Yes! Please come here! It's delicious and service is awesome. Samosas are huge and delicious, the naan is fresh, curries are rich and exceptionally well spiced, and the staff are an awesome group of mostly guys from Nepal who I am sure would look forward to answering any questions you might have about that beautiful and ancient country. I want to send a special shout out to Raj, a server. We have been lucky enough to have at our table a number of times. His warmth and kindness has complemented more than one delicious meal, and his professionalism keeps him from lingering. We love this restaurant and we don't come here often enough. We love the food, the ambience and the service. Thank you Himalaya for making Ventura one of your homes for the past 10+ years or so.

I've been here over 100 times over the years. Never fails to hit the spot. Friendly service and they care about making quality, nourishing food! My go-to is the Lamb Shahi Korma. Love the Lamb Biryani as well. When I'm feeling drained or a little under the weather, this food brings me back :)

My first time having Nepalese/Indian/Tibetan food in about 7 years. I had always heard about Himalaya and decided to stop by for lunch. I dined in and was given lentil soup as an appetizer. i started off with samosas and naan, I love samosas with tamarind sauce and the cheese and spinach naan I could eat on their own for a meal. I also got steamed chicken momos, the momo sauce pairs perfectly, the spices are well balanced and stand out on their own, not muddled. I ordered the Lamb Vindooloo with a side of rice. I enjoy lamb very much when prepared correctly and the cook seasoned the meat and cooked it perfectly, did not taste gamey at all. After I thought I could not eat another bite, I was pleasantly served the cold ginger rice pudding. So sweet, simple and refreshing. I will be back, the food was too good not to, I look forward trying the tikka masala mango lassi

Food is fresh and so tasty. Best samosas ever. Amazing and friendly service. Calm ambiance on back patio.

Food is amazing! Love the environment. Parking is easy. Definitely get the appetizer stuffed naan, delicious!

Love the food here. Samosas are delicious, I love all the flavors and spice. We drive from Ojai and pickup our order, it's always packed with care. I love a good noodle dish and the Nepali Style Chow Mein is so loaded with veggies and good flavor, I totally crave it. Thanks for the great food!

Been here multiple times and have brought different people with me and have left happy every time! Service has been on par and cleanliness of the restaurant as well. It's a good size restaurant not too small and not too big. They have a small area against the wall to the left displayed with small items you can purchase. I've had different dishes and I don't recall a dish I didn't like. Chicken tikka masala was perfectly seasoned and chicken was not dry. Tofu saag was cooked well. Tofu came in small to medium sized cubes and spinach was lightly chopped. It all meshed well together and was not overly flavored or spiced. Garlic cauliflower reminded me of orange chicken with a slight kick to it. Perfectly crisp but not overly fried. So good! Aloo Cauli had a good consistency. Still had a nice crunch to it but soft enough to bite into easily . Sauce was lightly flavored and paired well with the chickwn tikka masala . Garlic naan is always a must ! Papadam is a thin and crunchy snack, served with mint chutney and tamarind chutney on the side for dipping I loooove to start the meal with. Samosa is a triangular shaped pastry filled with spiced mashed potato and some veggies . I like to dribble some of the tamarind chutney to add some flavor to it. Mo Mo (steamed) reminds me of a steamed gyoza. The dipping paste interestingly pairs well with it. It's served cold and soft. Kheer is a dessert rice pudding. Served cold and lightly sweet.

After the first bite of our perfected samosa with the mint chutney and tamarind sauce, I told my husband "If they served only one food in heaven, it would be this". Sunny gave us EXCELLENT service, he always makes us feel wanted and more than welcome with each interaction through the night. Which only enhanced the private test in-good-company ambiance. Over all there is nothing like eating some fresh and delicious food, while talking in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you Sunny, can't wait to come back and see you again.

Needed a pick me up for lunch today and was craving something filling, rich, and comforting. Indian food is usually my go to and I was eager to try something a little different as I was working on the Ventura side of town. I remembered Himalaya as it's been open for years and decided today was the day to finally give them a go. I can't rate on interior, ambiance or staff at this time since I only did delivery for this business but hoping to get the full experience some other time when I can stop in. As far as delivery goes this spot has a great menu. I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the options they had to choose from. They had all of the Indian staples I've come to know and love but I was also pretty hyped to see they had Indian pizza and some other cool but non traditional dishes. When ordering from somewhere for the first time though I play it safe with my usuals. I went with the chicken tikka masala, butter naan, and white basmati rice. Kudos to their delivery packaging as everything was clearly marked, traveled well and packaged safely. My order was delivered correctly and with everything I could need which made me very happy! As far as the food goes it's a solid 4 stars from me for now. My chicken tikka masala was good and hit the spot. I just think with so many Indian restaurants and similar dishes, I have others that I would place in my top five. The masala was good here but nothing out of this world. For a casual lunch though I was happy with it. The rice was on point and their butter naan was flavorful and had a lite char which I could appreciate. Definitely not a bad option if you are on this side of town. Just not sure for me yet it stands up to other 5 star competitors.

Himalaya is a great spot for Nepalese food - an authentic, casual place to satisfy your cravings for bold, flavorful dishes! This was my first time dining in, and they were kind enough to give me a sample of their lentil soup. Great flavor, texture, and good use of spices!! One of my favorite appetizers to get here is their Kathmandu Chilli Chicken. It's a unique dish, kind of like a spicy take on sweet and sour chicken, and you won't find it anywhere else. It has a nice kick, and the spice level (I went with 4 out of 5) hit the spot. The Lamb Tikka Masala was a bit overcooked and dry, but the sauce was so rich and flavorful it made up for it. Same spice level - 4 out of 5 - was just right without being too overpowering. The only downside was that they forgot the raita I had ordered, and the roti was a letdown: dry, hard, and tasted like it had been sitting out. I'd definitely skip that next time. Service was solid, and the casual ambiance makes it a nice spot for dining in or grabbing takeout. Overall, one of my go to spots when I'm craving something hearty! Can't wait to come back!