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Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Pakistani [Edit]
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan15 % off on the food portion from Sunday - Thursday!…
Mon-Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mon-Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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I have come here several times since writing my first review and have noticed that the food and service are getting even better. Things seem to be coming quicker from the kitchen too. I recently had the chef's special Briyani and I think it was one of the best things on the menu that I have tried. We ordered a dinner portion of the vegetarian momo's pan fried as an appetizer and they were fantastic. I think I prefer them pan fried to steamed here. I really like the tea here too.
The people here are so nice. I think they really try to make this place a peaceful retreat for customers. When you walk in you can really feel the peace here.
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I went here last night when I was looking for something new to try in the neighborhood. This… Read more »
Sadly, I've decided to lower my rating to three stars. After another underwhelming meal from them last night, I cannot justify a 4 star rating.
Here are my biggest concerns:
1) Time- Food takes FAR too long to emerge from the kitchen. When the restaurant is barely full, it still takes 30+ minutes. Honestly, WHAT is taking so long? We all know those sauces are premade.
2) Food- When I first dined here, I was really impressed with the food. Recently, I've had multiple dishes (goat curry, kukhura ko masu) that had serious problems. The meat dishes were terribly overcooked, breads have been bland, and sauces have been oily. The only things I've enjoyed were the Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobi Masala, and rice.
3) Price- Nearly everything feels overpriced. If I want to grab dinner rather than make it, it usually costs me $50 here. That is far too much for a meal that isn't special. I can't believe I'm paying $10 for what amounts to be 3 chunks of potato and a few pieces of cauliflower. Unless they're buying their produce from the Dupont farmer's market, these prices are outrageous.
I will add that the staff is very nice. I know the restaurant means well and oftentimes it simply feels like they are in over their heads.
But getting takeout or eating here has become more and more of a disappointment than anything.
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Himalayan Heritage is better than the average Indian restaurant, but I've officially been spoiled by… Read more »
So, per my last review, I'm OK with something occasionally being an anomaly. Bottom line? Don't get take out from this place. Food is lovely, take out? Horrible.
To cut a long story short I called after two hours and thirty minutes to cancel my order. Not even a hint of apology.
Longer version?
12:30pm Placed and order online
12:45 HH called for a credit card number. Good! "You will have your food in 45 minutes". Great! Nosh at 1:30. I can live with that.
1:45 Clock still ticking.
2:00 Clock still ticking.
2:15 I called.
"Hi! Where's my order?"
"He's just left. It's on the way."
"Great, thanks."
2:30 Still no food.
2:45 I called.
"I would like to cancel my order."
"[Your address]?"
"Yes, that's it."
"Ah, yes. Ok. (click)"
Ok? OK?! wtf?
Eat in, don't do take out. You will have to order pizza from Pete's instead.
I'm seriously doubting if I should do take out from here. If you're this sloppy about take out customers what about the care of everything else?
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The food is very, very good but as Katie J. and others have pointed out the delivery is frustrating… Read more »
Complex flavors, true vindaloo heat. I think we'll be coming back here!
I and my hubby Martin don't eat at Indian restaurants very often, because as a born and raised Londoner, he complains that Americanized Indian food is a pale imitation of the spicy and flavorful fare he loved in England. But last night, he was willing to give HH a fair shake.
The interior was dark, and we have old eyes, so we had some trouble reading the menu. The host asked if we wanted a candle, and we said "please". He disappeared into the back for a while, so long in fact I really suspected he was avoiding us, until he finally returned with what he called a "traditional" Nepali lamp. For some reason that gesture struck me as extraordinarily gracious.
I wasn't in the mood for anything very spicy, and my eye was caught by the description of one of the house specialties - the goat curry. Martin was pleased I wanted that, because that freed him up to get the other dish he wanted, the chicken vindaloo. We also ordered a starter of onion baji, a bread basket, and some raita on the side.
We may have waited a long time to get food -- I'm not sure, because we were comfortable, and had good beverages (a fume blanc for me, a Kingfisher for Martin). The onion baji wasn't what Martin expected -- they were essentially well-seasoned onion rings. But that's evidently the way it goes with baji - there are lots of variations out there.
Our main dishes were delivered and squeezed onto the small table. I spooned up some rice and a chunk of goat, which was served on the bone. I totally loved that goat. It was so tender, and the flavors of the sauce were rich and complex, even without any heat. Loved it with the raita, and also with the naan.
The bread basket included one naan, one garlic naan, and an onion kulcha. All were toasted to perfection in the tandoor. The plain naan was light and perfect. The onion kulcha was chock full of tender spring onion. The garlic naan was extra intense with lots of garlic.
At first Martin said his chicken vindaloo was good, but not very hot. After a few minutes, he revised his assessment -- hot, and getting hotter. I tried a tiny piece, and could tell that eating more than a few pieces of that stuff was going to be death on my poor heartburn, so I stopped right there.
Martin loved the goat as much as I did. In fact, he finished it off. We had the rest of the vindaloo packed up and took it home. I know he did that just because he wouldn't have to worry about me eating that, whereas the goat would have tempted me terribly.
The service was perhaps slow at times, but everyone was so friendly and polite. Several servers asked us about the vindaloo, apparently worried that it was too hot for us. Martin tried desperately to reassure them. He fears that they will give in to pressure and back down on the heat. Hopefully they won't!
The last pleasant surprise of the evening was the bill - right around $60 for a sumptuous dinner, complete with several servings of alcohol. I'm giving this lovely evening meal four stars simply because we've only gone once. I look forward to coming back and being impressed a second time, and awarding that fifth star.
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I'm a pretty big fan of Indian food and everything I have had here has definitely been above average as far as I'm concerned and it is pretty reasonably priced as well. I have only gotten their vegetarian fare though, so I'm not sure about their meat - but I have probably had almost everything vegetarian on the menu. The mixed bread basket is also a must!
The inside of the restaurant is actually very nice and appealing, which you wouldn't guess from the outside. They deliver too which is nice! AND there are usually coupons listed on their website as well, so that is a bonus!
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Ordered takeout and drinks from HH as I have many times before. After I paid, the delivery guy told me that he hadn't brought my drinks -- no apology, no offer to refund what I paid for them -- just shrugged and said they weren't there and promptly left. I was planning to call and complain, but quickly realized there was another reason to call -- one of my orders was wrong: chicken tikka instead of lamb kabob.
I called and the man on the phone insisted that I'd probably ordered chicken tikka and forgot. Finally, I insisted that I'd need to speak to the manager. The manager's explanation? It was probably LAMB tikka (which wasn't even on the menu) and I just couldn't tell the difference between lamb and chicken.
Finally they acknowledged their mistake and claim to be on their way with drinks and lamb kabob -- but it's been over an hour since I placed my order and no sign of them.
I used to order from this place frequently. I will not eat here again.
SETTING: Duo dinners. Went again last tonight. 1st time a few months ago was lovely.
DECOR:
Themed decor but not tacky. White linens-style but not stuffy.
SERVICE:
Very attentive to only somewhat attentive, patient, service. Timing was off on serving water while trying to enjoy first sip of "real" beverage, and food arrived 40mins later (even though only a table of two and few in restaurant when we sat down). Waitress overbooked.
ENTREES:
Delish dishes. Palaak Paneer, garlic naan (thick slices of garlic), Raita and No. 52 for lentils (yellow). Friend noted Vindaloo was not spicy at all even though eh requested spice.
VERDICT:
Worthy of parents/family, date, friends, girls/guy's night out, but they just need to work on the timing of meals and additionals. (Check pickup, coupon use expanation, etc.)
This restaurant is one of the few I would classify as "an experience." Such a classification can be either negative or positive, and never neutral. In this case, I'm happy to report it is positive.
The dimly lit dining room is elegant, inviting, and cozy, providing the perfect environment for small groups of two to four -- it's quiet enough for an unstrained conversation, but lively enough to make the diners feel a part of something more festive.
The waitstaff is diligent to a fault. Ask them for their recommendations, as the menu of Nepalese food is extensive! Thank goodness for the woman who so frequently refills your water glass (using a beautiful tea-pot like cistern) -- the food--much like Indian--is spicy and hot. Make sure everyone orders a different dish--like Ethiopian food, it's meant to be shared.
Last note--for anyone who has read Three Cups of Tea, you will recognize a few of the items on this menu. Been wondering what goat tastes like? Here's your chance. Go try it out!
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i am not a big fan of indian food. not since i OD'ed on it during a trip to india 3 years ago. and i haven't really had a full indian meal since then.
i used a $25 gift certificate to this place i purchased from http://restaurant.com bc i checked yelp and reviews were solid. no i did not read the reviews, i just saw the 4 stars.
it didn't dawn on me that the himalayans actually run through india/nepal/etc that region so thus the food would be of that type. DUH BETSEY. it didn't dawn on me until i reached the restaurant and raed on the door "nepalese and indian cuisine." that's when i thought - oh F me. that's right. the himalyans are there.
the food was alright. my friend, an indian food lover, said he enjoys legit indian food better than this supposed nepal inspired indian food.
my one complaint is this. they are SO SLOW. it took FOREVER for the food to come out!!!!
so if you have hours to waste, come here. its cool. but if you are in a rush or time cruch, dont even think about it.
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I've lived in Adams Morgan for three years and had never tried I've lived in Adams Morgan for three years and had never tried Himalayan Heritage (HH). I'm not a big fan of the food quality in Adams Morgan, except for Napoleon's and Cashions. I can now add HH to that short list.
I was pleasantly surprised by HH. Pleasant being the operative word. It's certainly not pretentious; far from it - it's relaxed and homey. It was a busy Sunday evening, but we were seated quickly. The wait staff were friendly and attentive, but made a few errors. We weren't expecting 5-star quality service.
I recommend the mo-mos. The chef recommended goat curry was also delicious. It's fun to get out of your food comfort zone. In some respects the food has a Chinese fast food feel to it. It's better, don't get me wrong; but it's not gourmet. What I liked best was the spice. I'm not a big spicy eater. HH is full of spice and the dishes have a kick. But I didn't spend the night with my tongue in a glass of mango lassi.
HH is great for a reasonably priced meal that is going to be yummy and something you haven't tried in a while. So, go and explore. You'll be happy you did!
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I am steadily making the rounds of the AM restaurants and really enjoyed this evening. The restaurant is about a block away form our place. The interior is sweet, low-lit with some crazy changing color lighting over the bar. There are some sweet murals and other decoration ranging from pretty cool to slightly kitchy. When we sat down we were given a complimentary appetizer - some spicy edamame plate. it was very yummy and very spicy! The waiter and all the staff were incredibly kind and apologized for our slight wait for our meal. I had the ginger chicken with roti and my boyfriend had Himalayan Kothey (little pot-sticker esque shells with yummy filling and some dipping sauces). the servings were small but incredibly filling. we'll definitely be back!! Minus one star because it's a little pricier than I would have liked but it's worth it on the whole.
Tyler Cowen says: "This is quite simply a very good ethnic restaurant with a pleasant environment and it does not cost a fortune either." http://www.tylercowens...
He has it exactly right. The more novel things (an appetizer of cauliflower tossed in spicy tomato sauce and vegetable momo) were more exciting than the more quotidian (black dal) but I Ieft full and happy.
Thumbs up for the Himalayans!
Went with a group of six. Had a great time.
Room is attractive. Servers are genuinely sweet and helpful.
The food is varied, interesting, and excellent. Our group shared a whole mix of things, from chana masala to biriyani to Nepalese grilled meats. Everything was fresh and tasty.
The best part: even with alcohol, the bill came to only $45/person.
Well worth a visit.
Wow, this place is amazing. I never was a big fan of Indian food and now Himalayan Heritage has got me hooked! So many flavors in one dish reminds me of the first time I had Thai food. My bf and I started off with the Gobi Manchurian as an appetizer, which is deep-fried cauliflower in a sweet 'n spicy sauce. The flavor of ginger and green chili gave it an unique kick that I couldn't get enough of. Then, out came our entrees, which were Chicken Tandoori and Lamb Tikka Masala. Even though it took an incredibly long time for the main dishes to come to our table, it was worth the wait because our meal just got better! The Tandoori was to die for and the creamy sauce of the Tikka with tender pieces of lamb was heavenly. We topped it off with garlic naan that had chunks of roasted garlic baked inside and I was in food utopia. I'm definitely coming back!
We went with the waiter's suggestions for appetizers to share. All delicious. I loved the way the potatoes and cauliflower was prepared. We all ate lamb and the spices and sauces were perfect.
The freshness of the ingredients and the expert use of spices made this a delightful dinner. Did I mention the perfect rice pudding - not too sweet and aromatic with cardamom? It's a gentle oasis in a busy part of town. I'll be back!
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Ordered butter chicken & naan for delivery.
Plus's:
- Their website, was able to order online which was fast & easy.
- Delivery was pretty fast.
Minus's:
- Gave only 3 stars b/c food was mediocre.
- Naan was soggy....perhaps b/c delivered and not served immediately.
- Butter chicken was blander than I've had at other places.
Food is good but delivery will take upwards of 1.5 hrs so plan accordingly.
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The first thing you'll notice as you walk into the Himalayan Heritage (HH) is the cozy nature of this small little restaurant. Random stranger are seated at small table in a close proximity that makes patrons unwilling eavesdroppers of random conversations. HH may be small, but contrary to popular belief, size doesn't matter as this little gem will astound you with big flavors without big prices.
My wife and I walked into HH this past Saturday night in order to celebrate her birthday (a few days early) by trying out a new restaurant. I had found articles written about the HH with an overwhelming consensus amongst restaurant critics and regulars that fans should keep this their little secret. Articles and descriptions almost made it sound like to share the greatness of the HH would spoil it with large crowds and long waits.
Enter the sometimes witty-but-too-humble-to-call-himself-smart husband Antonio. Being a huge fan and connoisseur of Indian Food, my wife chose this place for her birthday dinner after reading those articles which I kindly forwarded on to her during my lunchtime internet "escapes" from work. The witty husband part came into play when I, Antonio of sometimes sound mind and tubby body called up HH and made a Saturday night reservation for two at 8:30pm. Just enough time for the wife to get dolled up, leave our suburban paradise, sneak into DC and fight for a not-too-far parking spot in population dense Adams Morgan.
Yes, walking into HH on Saturday night at 8-ish PM I was glad that I made a reservation. The small entrance was crowded with people waiting for a table and patron crowding at the bar waiting for their food orders to arrive. The hostess greeted the people in front of us with a very warm Good evening" and "Do you have a reservation"?
"I do!" screamed the voice inside my little head. As the people in front of us sadly said "no" and waited for an open table to become available. When the hostess greeted us with the same warm hello and question, I quickly responded "Yes" and gave my name. We took five steps to a small table next to a window with a sign that said "RESERVED" and my full name (albeit misspelled, but can you blame them?) in big letters. Seeing this sign I felt like a big important person and happily turned to my wife and said, "Man, I'm glad I made a reservation".
Sitting down at the table our waitress arrived, welcomed us and introduced herself. She also brought over a delicious free appetizer of spiced soy beans in a tasty but slightly spicy sauce. My wife and I scanned the menu happily "oohing" and "aahing" with all of the delectable choices. Ordering our drinks, we continued to read through the menu trying hard to decide on two dishes to share.
Being a huge fan of Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala, my choice was clear as I consider myself a connoisseur of these dishes. The wife (happy with my predictable choice) decided to choose the Chef Special Biryani which consisted of lamb, chicken and shrimp...YUM! Satisfied with our choices we enjoyed our drinks and polished off our complimentary soy bean appetizer.
Our real appetizer of veggie Samosas arrived a few minutes later. The wife and I tore into them like wolves at steak. By the way, does anyone else but me chuckle at the description of a delicious veggie friendly appetizer by using the most carnivore of comparisons? Hahaha! Anyway, I digress! The Samosas were delicious as I freely used the Tamarin and spicy green sauces. The flaky Samosa crust was delicious hiding the tasty potato and pea filling hidden on the inside. In what seemed less than two seconds, the two Samosas were sent to oblivion, never to be seen or heard from again. Next of kin were not notified.
Our food arrived piping hot and smelling amazing! My butter chicken was placed before me while the wife's Chef Special Biryani was placed in the middle of the table. Mouth watering I think we only mumbled, "This looks awesome" before diving into the bounty. Let me tell you that the appearance of the food didn't let us down as our palates soon screamed with delight. This food was (as my wife says it) amazing!!
To call our food an amazing would be a GROSS understatement. I prefer to use the world PHENOMENAL! Being huge fans of Indian food, we could NOT find anything wrong or ill criticism of the Himalayan Heritage's food. The service, presentation and taste all combined with the small intimate setting to truly create a marvelous dinner outing. Best part of this was that the wife was very impressed with the choice. Mark one down for Fat Daddy's choice. As we finished off our food (in between compliments and accolades for the taste and flavors), plans were made to stop by the Himalayan Heritage in the near future.
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Himalayan Heritage gets points for ambiance and great service but the food just isn't that good.
We had a couple dishes that were outstanding thanks to previous Yelp reviews, namely the appetizers. The Gobi Manchurian is amazing (deep fried cauliflower). The shrimkp app is also really great.
All of our main courses fell flat though, they were bland and unexciting. Almost everything else besides our apps was missing that special thing that makes me love Indian food so much. I can't really name what it is, but it wasn't there.
HH is really romantic and they have these great little booth seats... I wouldn't tell you not to go there - just don't expect too much.
FYI: their website always has coupons for a pretty good amount off of your meal.
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I don't know -- the dumplings I got were yummy, but not anything amazing. But Tyler Cowen likes it, so I'm loathe to criticize.
I was very disappointed after my meal here, I was expecting so much more after all the wonderful reviews this place had but I just didn't feel the same.
I love Indian food and since I've moved to the MD/DC area I've been searching for and Indian restaurant that could be my regular spot and my search will continue after this visit.
When you walk in I think you will love the place, the decor is relaxing and friendly and the staff is very friendly and attentive.
We started with some samosas which were the best thing we had. I ordered a mango lassi and I couldn't finish it, I never thought the day would come when I wouldn't enjoy a mango lassi. I know plain yogurt is used in this drink but the sourness was all I tasted and I was hoping that the mango would finally hit me with each sip. When it was clear that no mango was coming I decided it would be best if I threw in the towel on that bad boy.
Chicken Tikka Masala is something I always get because it's my fav and this was the worst one I've had. I was looking for a rich and creamy sauce that would make me close my eyes when the sauce hits my tongue but instead my eyes popped because this one didn't remind me of Tikka Masala at all. Now it did have flavor, that I must admit, but it was no Tikka Masala to me.
My friend had the Butter Chicken(another one of my favs) and that was also a disappointment. I looked alot like the Tikka Masala, but it seemed as though they took this out just before they added the spices for the Tikka Masala.
I doubt very much that I'll try this place again and I really wanted to have a nice review, I mean when you walk in the place you assume that everything is going to be 'Wow'. Now I'm going to be alot more cautious with positive reviews since this time it's very clear that good and bad are relative terms.
Enjoy
They burn incense in the dining room, which I found pleasant. But my friend complained, "This brings back bad memories of growing up Catholic." So if you or your dining companions have experienced some sort of church trauma, maybe opt for delivery instead?
My only previous experience with Nepalese food was at the Mount Everest restaurant that closed in Dupont Circle. I'd found that food way too mild and flavorless. So my expectations were low coming in here.
I was wrong. Himalayan Heritage's dishes are spicy! They've got kick.
The appetizers we tried were particularly good: green soybeans in hot chili oil, and a terrific deep-fried cauliflower dish with various spices, a hot sauce, and green chili.
The malai kofta's nutty creamy sauce was very rich. I'd suggest sharing this dish, because it's perhaps too much intensity for one.
The "momo" steamed dumplings were a little too soft for my taste (Should've got them fried). But again, they came with a good spicy sauce.
The staff were sweet and jokey to my friend's 18-month old.
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Yummy and spicy. I'm a big Indian fan, and I liked the Nepal influence that seemed to lighten and spice up things.
I started with some free spiced soy beans, which were a good start (when combined with my Taj Mahal beer :).
The Chicken Chilli appetizer (tikka chicken they then pan fried) was good, but maybe a tad heavy.
Since I had chicken for an appetizer I felt ok with a veggie entree - Channa ( Choley) Masala which was great. A nice fix of chick peas, tomatoes, onions, and spices.
Yum. BTW, It's a little hard to see - look for Kokopooli's
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I really really really liked eating here. The place is kind of "fancy," so the service was great, really attentive and the people were super friendly.
The food was pretty much standard indian fare, nothing TOO special about it, but it was all really tasty and good.
I would eat here again based on the service alone.
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Cream Sauce has a new favorite restaurant in da hood - Himalayan Heritage!
Deliciously prepared and reasonably priced Nepali and Indian cuisine in comfortable digs with friendly service. Are we really still in DC?? Bonus feature - they deliver!!
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I ordered delivery from here on a Friday night. It arrived at my door an hour and 5 minutes later. I'm pretty certain it was the owner, dressed in a suit and tie, who brought it. Classy.
The Chicken Tikka Masala was pretty standard, but much better than most places I've found in DC. The rice was fantastic. The garlic naan was decent, but nothing spectacular.
My big gripe is the time it took for delivery and the amount of food for the price. It's not cheap and I had expected to receive a larger portion. I'd order from here again, but would imagine it's smarter to just go eat in. They don't seem to have the whole delivery thing down quite yet.
In all, I'm thrilled they're in the neighborhood, the food is good and having the owner show up at your door is the mark of a restaurant that cares about doing it right...even if they're still working out the kinks.
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I just had carry-out dinner from Himalayan Heritage and I have to say it was some of the best (the best?) tandoori chicken I've ever had. We also had spicy momo and the alu daam appetizer ("potatoes simmered with onion, tomato, ginger and garlic spiced with exotic mixed masala"), with an onion kulcha with raita (lots of leftovers!). Everything was fantastic - I can't find fault with anything.
My only other experience with HH, if you'll indulge me with an abbreviation of their name, was delivery. That wasn't as smooth of an experience - the food took ages to get to me (and I'm about a half block from the restaurant). But, when it did arrive everything was, once again, fantastic. That time I had a vegetarian assortment dish that I actually don't see on the menu anymore...a shame because it was great. The delivery experience was shortly after they'd opened and I attribute the delay to up-start hiccups. I'd both order and carry out from them again, and next time will try to eat in-house because the decor is so cute. All in all, a 10!
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I am definitely a fan. I've only been once and I went with a friend and we ate at the restaurant and we LOVED it!
First of all, how can you not love a place that serves you spicy-ass edamame as a free app just for eating at their establishment. I could have had three plates of just that!
Our server was very attentive and pretty knowledgeable about the menu, since we weren't familiar with several items listed.
My friend ordered one of their specialty appetizers - the Gobi Manchurian. It's deep-fried cauliflower with an amazing array of spices and a little sweetness all rolled into one. AMAZING!
I got the lamb kabobs (which are actually described as lamb chops in the menu, so when they came out as lamb chops I was not surprised) and they were cooked just right and the seasoning on the meat was incredible.
The naan was hot and delicious when brought to the table and their jasmine rice was perfect!
Overall, we had a terrific experience. If you happen to be in Adams Morgan, I would definitely give this place a try!
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This restaurant was such a let-down - possibly the worst Indian/Nepalese food I've eaten and have diverted any who ask me about it.
How this made me long for the long-gone Kathmandu on Florida/Connecticut Ave.
Most Nepalese clients of mine concur with my opinion.
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I was really unimpressed. We ordered delivery---Chicken vindaloo and a lamb kabob that was actually just lamb chops with some onion. The lamb chops--again, i ordered a kabob--were charred beyond belief, incredibly dry and I think i'm still picking meat out of my teeth. The vindaloo was fine enough. Too hot for my girlfriend and a little unbalanced in the heat dept. for me. For instance, while eating it, we were both sniffling the entire time and wiping our noses. Heat you see.
For those two dishes and some Roti it came out to 30 bucks, which seems high to me.
All in all, after the meal--which really really makes me question why i EVER order delivery in DC based on the cost: goodness ratio--made me wish i would have have just boiled some dry pasta and thrown in some ragu and frozen veggies....Waaa waa waa waaaaaaa.
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While visiting DC recently on business, a friend suggested we meet up for dinner while we were in town. She found this place based on recommendations from friends - and I'm always up for trying out new places.
The service here was outstanding - very attentive and our waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and able to help suggest things to try. We had the panseared chicken dumplings (Momo) as an appetizer, which were pretty good and plentiful at 10 to a plate.
I ordered my standard Indian dish by which I judge all Indian restaurants by - malia kofta. The veggie balls in curry are prepared differently almost everywhere I go. HH's were more of a hush puppy/donut consistency (fried on the ouside and soft and chewy on the inside) and only included 3 rather small ones in the dish. The curry sauce was a bit on the bland side. But, the dish was good overall - just not my ideal.
My dining mates seemed to enjoy their selected dishes. Based on my experience, I'd actually give this place a 3.5, but since I can't - I'm going with 4 as the service causes me to round up instead of down.
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I have never actually been inside Himalayan Heritage. Although that is one thing that I love about it. How many Indian restaurants are out there that deliver, let alone those that also offer Nepali fare?
The first time I ordered the Chicken Tikka, which was tasty, but not as good as other Indian restaurants where I've tried it. The portion, however, left me enough for dinner the next night. This time around I got the MOMO. I generally try to order the dish with the funniest name so I can repeat it as many times as is obnoxiously possible throughout dinner. I specifically ordered the Sunkoshi Steamed MOMO, which were essentially like Chinese dumplings with a Himalayan flair. The best part was the sauce that came along with them, which added flavor and a bit of spiciness to the bland dumplings.
Maybe next time I will actually go to the restaurant, but it might get in the way of my mission to wear pajamas as often as possible. The delivery guys also wear full suits, which I find particularly amusing.
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Hubby and I had dinner here on Saturday night. They brought us a plate of soybeans with spices which were tasty. Then we ordered samosas to start, hubby ordered chicken tikka masala and I ordered the vegetarian sampler dinner. The samosas were OK but you could tell they were made with the store bought wonton wrappers. My veggie sampler came with an appetizer, which turned out to be the same soybeans so we got a second plate of those. I would have rather tried something else, but no substitutions please!
Hubby made a special request to have his chicken be extra spicy but it was pretty bland. Same for my veggie entree. Service was spotty. We waited 30 minutes to get our check. Overall, we were not impressed and will probably not be going back.
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I went for the first time on Saturday night and ended up going back on Sunday as well - it's just that good. This really is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. They also deliver and do carry-out.
I had never had Himalayan food, so on Saturday i ordered the Himalayan special set meal - Muglin Thali (non-veg) - for $18.95 you get a glass of wine, appetizer, sampler platter of dishes, and rice pudding and tea for dessert. a great deal, and a great way to try everything out. My husband ordered the Tandoori Shrimp, which arrived on a sizzling platter. Both were delicious! The basmati rice is nutty/buttery, which I loved.
I went back again on Sunday and this time ordered the Lamb Chop Kabob (one of the Tandoori Sizzlers) and my friend got the Tandoori Chicken. Another winning experience on both accounts!
Service is excellent and portions leave enough for doggie-bagging.
There is also a cute special seating area with pillows and a large table. If you have a group, I'd recommend making a reservation for this table for an extra special experience.
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Finally went last Friday and have to say it was rather good. First off, I was given a recommendation for the cauliflower appetizer and was not let down, it was by far the best loved thing at the table and gone in no time. The table appetizer of spicy soy beans also stood no chance. I tried a bit of everything ordered and it was all good but by far the stand out was the goat curry which I ordered. I'm no expert on the bajillion types of curry found throughout, well, anywhere in South/South East Asia but this was one of the top 2 or 3 I've ever had. The taste was like a perfect middle ground of familiar curry flavors like turmeric and chili powder and something of a Bourguignon flavor. Also, the goat was near perfect in texture, not too cooked and mushy but still tender enough that a fork cut it like nothing.
The only thing I could really complain about was the fact that the portions seemed to be really wacky. The goat was just about perfectly portioned, I mean, I could have ate more but it was delicious and I'm a monster. Then there was my friend's chicken and pork dish which was huuuge (everyone was eating it steadily and i still don't think we cleaned the plate) and my girlfriend's duck which was not only tiny to start with but also had bones the meat which made even less actual food. None of the food was bad by any means, it's just weird how varied the sizes were.
Also, it didn't really bother me (maybe the guy behind me tough) but the tables are really crammed in. I'm small and I still only had an inch or two of wiggle room. There are some spacious looking booths on one side but they seemed reserved for larger parties.
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The ambiance at this spot is relaxing, cozy, and not cheesy, so it makes for a nice quiet dinner. At the end of a long work day, I love to escape to a place like this and enjoy good conversation and good food. HH has AWESOME Indian and Nepalese dishes. I have had the Lamb Biryani and several curries, and the ingredients taste fresh, the meat isn't fatty or overcooked, and the sauces aren't swimming in oil or butter. The naan is melt in your mouth delicious too :-). HH doesn't have a huge bar selection, but its all about the food. To top it off, the prices are reasonable (and not just 'DC' reasonable, you can get an app and two entrees with tip for under $45) HH is worth a try!
Woooooow!
A co-worker and I were looking for some non-Chinese, non-pizza delivery and I think I just found my favourite restaurant in DC! (I just sent an e-mail subject: "I just had the best Indian/Nepalese food EVER!!!!")
The steamed dumplings...Suukoshi Steamed Momo= amaazing!
Kukhura ko Sekuwa (barbeque chicken)= delicious!
The kheer was a bit watery to me, but the flavor was great!
And they deliver!
How this place only has four stars is nuts! Definitely a 5-star place. This actually may be my favorite restaurant in DC. The food was high quality and had great flavor. I asked for my dish to be a little spicier than usual, and they cooked it to perfection. By the way, I ordered the chicken vindaloo and I would recommend it, although I would also recommend trying something out of the ordinary, as I think they can pull anything off.
The service was very friendly and helpful. My group of three invariably loved this place.
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My friend and & had a fantastic dining experience here - unparalleled (attentive almost to a fault!) service combined with tasty food = awesome.
The dining room is gorgeous without being pretentious - there are perfect group tables set off to the side, and nice two-spots near the window and along the exposed brick wall...we were given our choice of tables, which was nice. The staff is really great - checking in often (maybe too often?) and making sure that glasses are full, etc.
One great highlight: they offer a sort of sampling menu, complete with wine and tea, plus appetizer, rice pudding dessert, and three-four main dishes for both vegetarians ($16.95) and omnivores ($18.95?). Perfect if you don't know what you want - but definitely not for the "my version of Indian is chicken tikka masala" crew - it's a bit more adventurous. (That said, the chicken tikka masala we had was pretty good, too!)
The mango lassi was really yummy - appropriately frothy, and just the right temperature. The house chardonnay that came with the tasting menu was good, too. As were the seasoned soybeans brought out when we arrived.
All in all, a wonderful find in A.Mo - don't forget to take along a coupon from their website: you'll get 15% off during the week, and 10% off on the weekend!
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Great delivery place!
Himalayan Heritage has a menu filled with lots of great options for delivery. There are particularly good vegetarian options, as you can imagine.
I recommend the lentil entree and the potato aloo. The vegetable samosas are tasty, as well, but make sure to order the chutney on the side.
I have heard raves about the Chicken Tikki Masala, but I am only relaying this second-hand.
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Category: Indian
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