Himalayan Bistro
- Indian , Nepalese
- West Roxbury
- 617-325-3500
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- # of Reviews:
- 60
- Indian Rank:
- 23 of 41
- West Roxbury Rank:
- 2 of 6
- Members Been Here:
- 6
- Member Favorites:
- 0
| Starters | |
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| Golbheda ko Jhol Clear tomato soup seasoned with garlic and spices | $3.50 |
| Kukhura ko Jhol Chicken broth extracted from herbs and chicken bones, flavored with Himalayan peppercorns | $3.95 |
| Thukpa A famous Nepalese vegetable and noodle soup, spiced in oriental style | $4.50 |
| Chicken | $4.95 |
| Lamb | $5.25 |
| Seafood | $5.95 |
| Appetizers | |
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Momo Steamed dumplings, a casual snack in the streets of Kathamandu as well as in the homes of Nepal. It can be
served as a non-vegetarian dish, with a mouth watering roasted tomato chutney
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| Khasiko Sekuwa Boneless mutton cubes, spiced with ginger and Himalayan masala. | $6.95 |
| Chicken Chili Boneless chicken marinated in oriental style and pan roasted with tomatoes, onions and peppers with a toch of chili paste | $7.95 |
| Duck Choila Poached duck breast tempered with fenugreek and turmeric powder spiced in Himalayan masala, served lukewarm. | $8.50 |
| Aloo ko Achar Diced potatoes spiced with sesame paste and Nepalese spices | $3.95 |
| Main Entrees | |
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(Vegetarian)
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(Non-Vegetarian)
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| Desserts | |
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| Sikorni | $3.95 |
| Suzi ko Haluwa Grits cereal cake, flavored with cardamom and coconut | $3.50 |
| Great Starters | |
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| Mulligatawny Soup An internationally recognized Indian lentil soup with a hint of lemon | $2.95 |
| Chicken Soup Garlic flavored, hearty, clear chicken soup-rich, warm and a favorite of all time | $3.50 |
| Coconut Soup Hearty, fresh coconut milk, flavored with honey | $3.50 |
| Soup of the Day Chef's Special | $2.95 |
| Appetizers | |
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| Vegetarian Samosa (2) Homemade crispy turnovers stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas | $3.50 |
| Meat Samosa (2) Homemade crispy turnovers stuffed with ground lamb | $3.95 |
| Aloo Tikki (2) Indian spiced potato patties | $3.50 |
| Vegetable Pakora Fresh mixed vegetable fritters | $3.95 |
| Cheese Pakora Stuffed homemade cheese slices dipped in chick pea batter and fried | $4.50 |
| Chicken Kebab All white (chicken breast) marinated in special fresh yoghurt and barbecued to perfection | $6.50 |
| Chicken Pakora Chicken tenders battered and crisp fried | $4.50 |
| Shrimp Pakora Extra large shrimp marinated in a mixture of mild spices and crisp fried | $6.95 |
| Himalayan Vegetable Platter A great combination of vegetarian appetizers (one samosa, two vegetable pakoras, one cheese pakora, one aloo tikki) | $6.95 |
| Himalayan Special Platter Varieties of vegetables, meats and seafood combinations (one meat samosa, one vegetable samosa, two vegetable pakoras, one chicken pakora, one shrimp pakora, one aloo tikki and a piece of barbecued boneless chicken | $8.95 |
| Cold Appetizers | |
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| Aloo Chat Papri Diced boiled potatoes and lentil crisps served with tomato, onion and whipped spiced yoghurt | $5.95 |
| Bhel Puri Rice lentil puffs served with cubes of cucumber, tomatoes and red onion kissed in our homemade sweet and sour sauce | $5.50 |
| Chicken Chat Barbecued cubes of chicken breast, delicately tossed in our homemade mayonnaise sauce and salad. | $5.95 |
| Breads | |
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| Nan Leavened handmade buttered bread, baked in a clay oven | $2.95 |
| Onion Nan Leavened handmade bread stuffed with chopped onion | $3.50 |
| Garlic Nan Leavened handmade bread with a touch of garlic | $3.50 |
| Aloo Nan Leavened bread stuffed with spiced potato | $3.50 |
| Chicken Nan Bread stuffed with spiced, barbecued, ground chicken | $4.50 |
| Kashmiri Nan Leavened bread stuffed with nuts and raisins | $3.95 |
| Mint Nan Leavened bread stuffed with chopped mint | $3.95 |
| Poori Crispy deep fried puffy bread (whole wheat flour) | $3.50 |
| Tandoori Roti Whole wheat bread cooked over charcoal | $2.50 |
| Paratha Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked with butter on the griddle | $2.95 |
| Aloo Paratha Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas, cooked with butter on a griddle | $3.95 |
| Lachha Paratha One of the famous multi-layered whole wheat breads, cooked on the griddle or tandoor | $3.50 |
| Chapati Traditional whole wheat Indian bread | $3.50 |
| Bhatura Wheat flour puffy bread | $2.95 |
| Plain Bread Basket Garlic Nan, plain nan and a piece of poori | $6.95 |
| Stuffed Bread Basket Aloo nan, garlic nan, plain paratha, onion nan and a piece of poori | $8.95 |
| Main Entrees | |
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| (All main courses served with Basmati rice) Vegetarian Delights | |
| Aloo Gobhi Fresh cauliflower and potatoes, gently cooked with herbs and spices | $10.95 |
| Aloo Palak Fresh spinach cooked with potatoes | $10.95 |
| Saag Paneer A flavorful blend of fresh spinach, ginger, onion and cubes of homemade cottage cheese, cooked in light spices | $10.95 |
| Dal Maharani Slow-cooked black lentils tempered with garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes and spices | $10.95 |
| Aloo Matter Fresh garden peas cooked with potatoes | $10.95 |
| Malai Kofta A true Mughlai delight - vegetable balls simmered in soft paste and a light cream sauce | $11.95 |
| Kabuli Chana North Indian specialty, subtly flavored chick peas cooked in its own masala | $10.95 |
| Shahi Paneer Korma Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a soft, tomato-based cream sauce | $11.95 |
| Matter Paneer Homemade cottage cheese and garden peas, in a mild and rich gravy | $10.95 |
| Novaratna Korma Assorted garden fresh vegetables cooked in rich gravy, with a touch of cream and nuts | $10.95 |
| Vegetable Curry Mixed fresh garden vegetables cooked with light spices | $10.95 |
| Vegetable Masala A variety of fresh vegetables cooked in a fresh tomato-based sauce | $10.95 |
| Shahi Bhindi Bhuna Fresh okra cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes and Indian spices | $11.95 |
| Baigan Bharta Fresh eggplant baked in an open fire, gently cooked with lentils and spices | $10.95 |
| South Indian Delights | |
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| Plain Dosa Thin crispy lentil crepe | $4.95 |
| Lamb Dosa This crispy crepe is stuffed with lamb and potatoes | $9.95 |
| Masala Dosa Thin crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions. | $7.50 |
| Chicken Dosa A thin crispy crepe stuffed with barbecued chicken and potatoes | $8.50 |
| Uttapam A pancake made with rice and lentils, topped with onions, tomato and peppers | $8.95 |
| Chicken Uttapam A thin pancake made with rice and lentils, topped with onions, tomato, peppers and barbecued chicken | $7.95 |
| Lamb Uttapam A thin pancake made with rice and lentils, topped with onions, tomato, peppers and barbecued lamb | $9.50 |
| Pao Bhaji Famous potato dish from the shores of Bombay, spiced with green peas, cauliflower and accompanied by nan bread | $7.95 |
| Chicken Pao Bhaji | $9.50 |
| Lamb Pao Bhaji | $9.95 |
| Special Himalayan Dinners | |
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| Vegetables Thali Mulligatawny soup, vegetable samosa, choice of 2 vegetarian dishes, raita. Choice of desert, tea or coffee. | $13.95 |
| Dal Bhat Tarkari (Nepali) Choice of soup, aloo chop, rice, dal, tarkari (mixed vegetables), khashi ko masu (goat curry) and choice of dessert, tea or coffee | $17.95 |
| Dinner for One (non-veg) Chicken soup, meat samosa, choice of entrée (seekh kabab, chicken tandoori, chicken tikka) and choice of dessert, tea or coffee | $17.95 |
| Dinner for Two (non-veg) Chicken soup, meat samosa, choice of two entrées, minced grill (seekh kabab, chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, fish tandoori, tandoori shrimp) and choice of dessert, tea or coffee. Choice of dessert. | $41.95 |
| Dinner for Two (veg) Mulligatawny soup, vegetable samosa, choice of 2 vegetarian dishes, raita. Choice of desert, tea or coffee. | $29.95 |
| Rice Specialties | |
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| A true Mughlai favorite, it holds a special place in Mughal cuisines. Rice cooked with fresh vegetables, nuts and aromatic herbs. (Birayani served with raita) | |
| Shrimp Biryani Saffron flavored Basmati rice cooked with shrimp seasoned with fresh ground spiced and roasted nuts | $15.95 |
| Vegetable Biryani Basmati rice cooked with a variety of fresh vegetables, seasoned with herbs and toasted with almonds and raisins | $11.95 |
| Chicken Biryani Basmati rice cooked with chicken in a delicate blend of exotic spices and roasted nuts | $11.95 |
| Lamb Biryani Basmati rice cooked with lamb in a delicate blend of exotic spices and toasted nuts | $12.95 |
| Beef Biryani Beef cubes cooked with seasonal vegetables and toasted nuts, spiced with special biryani masala | $12.95 |
| Special Biryani Saffron flavored rice cooked with vegetables, chicken, lamb, beef and seafoods seasoned in special biryani masala and toasted nuts. | $14.95 |
| Peas Pullao Basmati rice cooked with fresh green peas and toasted nuts | $7.95 |
| Chicken Specialties | |
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| Chicken Curry White meat, boneless chicken cooked with fresh onion, garlic and a unique blend of spices | $10.95 |
| Chicken Saag Chicken cooked with fresh spinach | $11.95 |
| Chicken Korma Boneless chicken cooked in a mild, rich almond and cream sauce | $11.95 |
| Chicken Do-Piazza Boneless chicken pan-roasted with spices, onions, tomatoes and capers | $11.95 |
| Chicken Mushroom Boneless chicken curry cooked with mushrooms | $11.50 |
| Chicken Jhalfrazi Boneless chicken slowly simmered with garden fresh vegetables and savory spices | $11.50 |
| Chicken Vindaloo Chicken cubes cooked with potatoes and hot peppers | $11.50 |
| Chicken Makhni Charbroiled chicken dipped in a fresh tomato sauce, enriched with fenugreek and garnished with nuts | $11.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Boneless diced chicken tandoori, cooked in rich, creamy tomato sauce | $11.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Saag Boneless roasted chicken "Tandoori Style" cooked with fresh spices | $11.95 |
| Seafood Specialties | |
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| Fish Curry Boneless skinless Haddock cooked in a light curry sauce | $13.95 |
| Fish Masala Haddock saturated in a tomato cream sauce with aromatic herbs | $13.95 |
| Fish Vindaloo Haddock cooked with potatoes and in a hot curry sauce | $13.95 |
| Shrimp Saag Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach | $14.95 |
| Shrimp Korma Shrimp cooked in a light cream and tomato sauce, enriched with cashews | $15.50 |
| Goa Shrimp Curry Famous shrimp curry of Goa, prepared with freshly ground coconut and an array of masterfully blended spices | $14.95 |
| Shrimp Tandoori Masala Shrimp dipped in a marinade of yogurt and tandoori spices, grilled on charcoal and cooked in masala sauce | $15.95 |
| Shrimp Vindaloo Shrimp cooked in special hot and sour curry enhanced with special vindaloo sauce and potatoes | $14.95 |
| Tandoori Specialities | |
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| What is Tandoor? Tandoor is a traditional charcoal oven made with clay. Food cooked in a Tandoor is juicy, lighter, hearty with a smoky, delicious flavor. (All Tandoori items served with masala sauce.) | |
| Chicken Tandoori The supreme of Kabobs - spring chicken marinated in Tandoori masala and yoghurt for over 24 hours and then baked on skewers in the Tandoori oven until tender and juicy. Tastiest way to barbecue chicken | $10.95 |
| Chicken Tikka All white meat marinated in a special sauce and barbecued to perfection | $12.50 |
| Seekh Kabab Lean minced lamb mixed with onion, herbs and spices and baked on skewers in the Tandoori oven | $12.50 |
| Rack of Lamb Tender piece of lamb chop marinated in a special Tandoori sauce for two days and then cooked on skewers in the Tandoori oven | $18.95 |
| Lamb Kabab Succulent lamb pieces marinated in a spiced cream sauce and broiled in a charcoal oven | $12.95 |
| Tandoori Shrimp Jumbo shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and baked on skewers in the Tandoori oven | $15.95 |
| Fish Tandoori Salmon marinated in a lightly spiced cream sauce and broiled over a charcoal fire | $13.95 |
| Mixed Tandoori Grill Variety of barbecued items includes lamb kabab, chicken tikka, chicken tandoori, fish tikka and shrimp tandoori char broiled in clay oven to perfection | $15.95 |
| Lamb/Beef Specialties | |
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| Lamb/Beef Curry Fresh boneless lamb/beef cubes, cooked in a special curry sauce | Lamb $11.95/Beef $11.50 |
| Keema Curry Ground lamb, cooked with green peas, tomatoes and onion | $12.50 |
| Lamb/Beef Saag Boneless tender pieces of lamb/beef, cooked with fresh spinach and flavored with green herbs. | Lamb $12.50/Beef $11.50 |
| Lamb/Beef Bhuna Boneless lamb/beef pan roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices | Lamb $11.50/Beef $11.50 |
| Lamb Tikka Masala Boneless-diced lamb Tandoori-style, cooked in a creamy tomato sauce | $12.95 |
| Lamb/Beef Mushroom Lamb/beef curry, cooked with mushrooms | Lamb $12.95/Beef $11.50 |
| Lamb/Beef Rogan Josh Boneless tender pieces of lamb/beef, cooked with onions, garlic, tomato, yoghurt and spices | Lamb $12.95/Beef $12.50 |
| Lamb/Beef Vindaloo Tender pieces of lamb/beef, cooked with potatoes, hot spices and fresh green herbs. | Lamb $12.50/Beef $11.50 |
| Lamb/Beef Korma | Lamb $12.95/Beef $12.50 |
| Lamb Do Piazza Barbecued lamb cubes, pan roasted with onion, peppers and exotic spices | $12.95 |
| Salads | |
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| Kuchumber Salad Cubes of tomato, cucumber and bell pepper, tossed in our lemon chat dressing | $3.95 |
| Garden Salad Slices of tomato, cucumber, carrot, onion and bell peppers on a bed of lettuce | $3.95 |
| Himalayan Bistro Chef Salad Salad topped with roasted chicken, served with homemade dressing | $5.95 |
| Sweet Endings | |
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| Rasmalai Homemade fresh cottage cheese, sweetened milk, served cold garnished with pistachio | $2.95 |
| Gulab Jamun A northern Indian sweet dessert, a delicious light pastry ball made from milk, fried and soaked in syrup and garnished with coconut | $2.95 |
| Kheer (Rice Pudding) Hommade rice pudding flavoured with cardamon and nuts | $2.95 |
| Gazar Ko Haluwa Minced carrot cake, reduced in sweetened milk | $2.95 |
| Ice Cream | |
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| Mango Ice Cream | $3.00 |
| Pistachio Ice Cream | $2.95 |
| Kulfi Badam Pista | $3.00 |
| Ginger Ice Cream | $2.95 |
| Coconut Ice Cream | $3.00 |
| Side Orders | |
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| Mango Chutney | $2.00 |
| Papadam | $2.25 |
| Mixed Pickle | $2.00 |
| Rice | $2.25 |
| Raita | $2.00 |
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