Himalayan Kitchen Menu
Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, Himalayan Kitchen Menu offers an authentic culinary experience inspired by the flavors of the Himalayan region. From savory, aromatic curries to rich, perfectly spiced rice dishes, every bite transports you to the breathtaking landscapes of Nepal, India, and Tibet. The menu features an array of traditional dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty lamb curry, vegetarian delights, or classic momos, the variety on offer caters to all tastes. Pair your meal with a refreshing Himalayan drink, and you’ve got the perfect combination to enjoy with friends or family. The welcoming atmosphere and vibrant flavors make Himalayan Kitchen a must-visit spot in Santa Barbara for anyone craving bold, satisfying cuisine.
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NEPALESE SPECIAL THALI
Nepali Typical Dhindo
Porridge prepared with Ragi/millet flour, daal, naan, achar, and a vegetable dish accompanied with choice of lamb, goat, or chicken curry. Rice pudding for dessert.
Vegetarian
Rice, daal, naan, achar and served with two dishes of vegetables of chef's choice, Rice pudding for dessert
Non-Vegetarian
Rice, daal, naan, achar served with a vegetable dish and your choice of lamb, goat or chicken curry. Rice pudding for dessert
HOUSE SPECIALITIES
Nariwal (Coconut) Curry
Your choice of chicken, lamb, salmon, or shrimp sauted with garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper, and simmered in cocounut milk
Himalayan Special Chow Chow
A combination of chicken, lamb, vegetables, egg and pan-fried spaghetti noodles sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger and a dash of soy sauce. Contains Gluten
Himalayan Special Thukpa
This traditional soup combines chicken, lamb, egg, vegetables and noodles seasoned with garlic, ginger and spices. Containe gluten
Sherpa Stew
A satisfying stew of lamb, chicken, various vegetables, onion, ginger, garlic and rice. Often served to satisfy trekkers high in the himalayas. Contains gluten
Kathmandu Sekuwa
Tender white chicken meat marinated overnigh with mint, cilantro, ginger, garlic, yogurt ane lemon juice. Roasted perfectly in our tandoor oven and served on a sizzling platter of onions
APPETIZER
Samosa
Two crisp- puffed turnovers stuffed with potatoes, green peas, onion, cumin and coriander seed. Served with mint chutney. Contain Gluten
Mo-Mo (6 pcs)
Himalayan dumplings are filled with vegteables, chicken or lamb and served with mo-mo chutney. Contains gluten
Bhaktapurae Chhoila
Roasted lambs or chicken toasted with jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, ginger, garlic, a touch of lime and fenugreek
Cheese Pakora (6pcs)
Cheese sliced and battered with chickpea flour and our blend of spices. Served with chutney.
Chicken Pakora (6pcs)
Morsel of chicken breast meat battered with chickpea flour, ginger, garlic and served with chutney.
Vegetable Pakora (6pcs)
Mixed vegetable battered with chickpea flour, ginger, garlic and served with chutney.
SALAD
Kankra
Fresh diced cucumber, tomato, and onions marinated in lime juice dressing seasoned with cilantro.
Vegetable Tandoori Salad
A fresh salad of spinach, cucumber & carrot topping with sauteed mushroom and paneer.
Chicken Tandoori Salad
Marinated, tandoor roasted chicken breasts served on a bed of fresh salad.
SOUP
Daal Soup
A light lentil soup prepared with onions and spices
Tomato Soup
A lightly spiced, pureed tomato soup. Vegetarian
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup prepared tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic and garnished with cilantro
BREAD
Naan (plain)
Traditional leavened bread baked in the tandoor oven. Contains Gluten.
Butter Naan
Traditional leavened bread baked in the tandoor oven glazed with butter. Contains Gluten.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread with garlic and cilantro baked in the tandoor oven. Contains Gluten
Garlic Naan (Butter)
Cheese Naan
Traditional leavened bread stuffed with cheese and baked in the tandoor oven. Contains Gluten.
Aloo Paratha
Unleavened flat bread, filled with potato, cilantro, peas, spring onion, and spices. Pan fried in butter.
Himalayan Puri
Stone ground, whole-wheat, unleavened dough deep fried to perfection. Contains Gluten
Himalayan Chapati
This is a flat bread made with stone ground, whole wheat, unleavened flour. Contains Gluten
Chapati Butter
Himalayan Roti
Stone ground whole wheat unleavened flour bread baked in tandoor. Contains Gluten
Roti (Butter)
Onion Kulchha
Leavened bread filled with onion and chat masala baked in the tandoor. Contains Gluten
VEGETARIAN DISHES
Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables prepared with onion, tomato, ginger, chili, cumin, garlic, and spring onion. Vegan
Broccoli
Fresh broccoli sautéed with or without butter, cumin, garlic, salt and a pinch of pepper. Vegan
Vegetarian Korma
Richly flavored with coconut flakes, mixed vegetable simmered with tomato, onion, and garlic and spices. Sautéed with nuts, and cream.
Baigoon Bharta
Chopped eggplant cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and cumin. Seasoned with spring onion and cilantro. Vegan/Cream
Aloo Govi Tarkaari
Cauliflower and potato cooked Nepalese style with tomato, onion, chili, turmeric and spices. Vegan.
Mushroom Peas
Green peas and mushrooms cooked with onion, sauce , ginger, garlic, sautéed with cream. Contains nut
Vegetable Madrashi
Mixed vegetable simmered with tomato, onion, garlic and our blend of spices cooked in coconut milk. Sautéed with cashew, mustard seeds, and cream.
Saag Aloo
Our recipe for saag aloo combines spinach and potato, cooked gently with onions and sautéed with cream.
Daal Maharani
Our daal (lentil soup) combines blacks lentils and kidney beans slow cooked with our special spices. Vegan
Tofu Masala
Tofu sautéed in our sauce of pureed onion, tomato sauce and cream.
Saag Paneer
Our recipe for saag combines spinach and cheese, cooked gently with gralic and ginger and a touch of cream.
Matar Paneer
Green peas and cheese cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, and sautéed with cream.
Paneer Vindaloo
Potatoes and cheese prepared with a variety of spices
Paneer Masala
Cheese sautéed in our sauce of pureed onion, tomato and cream.
Paneer Makhani
Cheese prepared with buttery tomato sauce and spices. Sautéed with cream. Contains nuts.
Tofu Saag
Our recipe for saag combines spinach and tofu, cooked gently with onions and sautéed with cream.
Yellow Daal
Our daal combines yellow lentils and chick peas slow cooked with our special spices
Chana Masala
Chick peas sautéed in our sauce of onion and tomato.
SEAFOOD DISHES
Shrimp Saag
Our recipe for saag combines spinach and shrimp, cooked gently with onions and cream
Maccha Curry
Your choice of salmon or shrimp prepared with onion, tomato, ginger, cumin, garlic spring onion.
Shrimp Makhani
Savory shrimp sautéed with buttery tomato sauce, our blend of spices and cream. Contains nuts.
Shrimp Madrashi
Shrimp simmered with tomato, onion, garlic and spices cooked in coconut milk. Sautéed with cashew, mustard seed and cream.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked with potatoes, prepared with a variety of garlic, ginger, vinegar and spices.
Maccha Masala
Your choice of salmon or shrimp sautéed in our flavorful sauce of pureed onion, tomato and cream.
Shrimp Korma
Creamy curry, richly flavored with coconut flakes, tomato, onion, garlic and our blend of spices. Sautéed with nuts and cream.
CHICKEN DISHES
Chicken Saag
Our recipe for saag combines spinach and savory chicken cooked gently with onions and creams.
Chicken Curry
Chicken prepared with onion tomato, ginger, , cumin, garlic and spring onion.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked with potato and prepared with a variety of garlic, vinegar and spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chunks of tandoor toasted chicken bread sauteed in combination of pureed onion, tomato and cream.
Chicken Madrashi
Chicken simmered with tomato, onion, garlic and cooked in coconut milk. Sautéed with cashew, mustard seeds and cream.
Chicken Makhani
Chicken sautéed in a buttery tomato sauce and our blend of spices and cream. Contains nuts
Chicken Korma
Richly flavored chicken cooked with coconut flakes simmered with tomato, onion, garlic. Sautéed with nuts and cream.
LAMB / GOAT DISHES
Lamb Curry
Diced lamb prepared with onion tomato, ginger, ,cumin, garlic and spring onion.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with potato and prepared with a variety of chilies, garlic, vinegar and spices.
Lamb Masala
Tandoor roasted lamb sautéed in pureed onion, tomato, cream and spices.
Lamb Saag
Our recipe for saag combines spinach and lamb, cooked gently with onions, and a touch of cream.
Goat Curry (with Bone)
Goat with bone prepared with onion tomato, ginger, cumin, garlic and spices.
Lamb Makhani
Savory lamb prepared with buttery tomato sauce cream and spices. Contains nuts
Lamb Korma
Creamy, curry richly flavored with coconut flakes, tomato, onion, garlic and spices, sauteed with nuts, raisins and cream.
Lamb Madrashi
Lamb simmered with tomato, onion, garlic, spices and cooked in coconut milk. Sautéed with cashew, mustard seeds and cream.
TANDOOR
Chicken Sekuwa
Chunks of chicken breast marinated and perfectly roasted in tandoor to create unique flavor. Served on a sizzling platter of onions.
Shrimp Sekuwa
Shrimp, marinated in sauce and roasted to perfection in the tandoor. Served on a sizzling platter of onions
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken leg quarter marinated with yogurt sauce and spices perfectly cooked in tandoor. Served on sizzling platter of onions.
Lamb Sekuwa
Tender chunks of lamb roasted perfectly in our tandoor oven and served on a sizzling platter of onions.
Mixed Grill Platter
Chicken breast chunks, drumstick & thigh, lamb and shrimp seasoned with a variety of marinated overnight and tandoor roasted to perfection. Served on bed of onions on a sizzling platter
MO-MO
Vegetarian Mo-mo
A favorite of Nepalese and Tibetans, mo-mo's (steamed dumplings) are stuffed with your choice of vegetable, chicken, lamb seasoned with onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro and our blend of himalayan spices
Chicken Mo-mo
Lamb Mo-mo
BIRYANI
Vegetable Biryani
Spicy seasonings, aromatic Basmati rice and your choice of vegetable, chicken, lamb or shrimp cooked with spices Served with raita, a cooling yogurt sauce
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Shrimp Biryani
FRIED RICE
Vegetable Fried Rice
Fried aromatic Basmati rice with your choice of vegetable, chicken, lamb or shrimp cooked with herbs and spices.
Chicken Fried Rice
Lamb Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
NOODLES / PHING
Veggie Chow-Chow
Pan fried noodles and mixed vegetables seasoned with onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic. Contains Gluten / Vegan
Veggie Thukpa
This soup consists of vegetables and noodles simmered with tomato, onion, spring onion and cilantro. Vegan, Contains Gluten
Tse Phing
Pan fried rice noodles, sautéed with mushroom, cabbage, carrot, onion, ginger, garlic and spring onion. Vegan
Chicken Phing
Pan fried chicken rice noodles, cabbage, onion, ginger, garlic, spring onion and cilantro.
ANNAPURNA CHILI
Tofu Chilli
Your choice of tofu, chicken, lamb or shrimp pan fried with bell pepper, jalapeño, tomato, spring onion, cilantro, ginger, and garlic
Lamb Chilli
Chicken Chilli
Shrimp Chilli
SIDES
Chutneys
Mint Chili Mango Tamarind
Papadam
A crispy cracker made from stone ground lentils flavored with spices. Vegan
Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, carrot and spices.
Achaar
Variety of pickled, minced, or marinated veggies.
Condiment Plate
Sliced lemon, red onion, and jalapeño
Basmati Rice
DESSERT
Gulab Jamun
A rich, milk based Indian pastry, traditionally served at festivals and celebrations. It is served much like ice cream in a bowl with syrup. Contains Gluten
Kheer / Rice Pudding
Our rice pudding is a perfected recipe cooked with flavorful ingredients.
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