Taste of the Himalayas - Berkeley

Taste of the Himalayas Menu - Berkeley Updated 7/15/2023
Menu and prices subject to change

 

FAMILY PACKS

 

Family Pack 49.95
Two Choice of any curries (Veg or Non-Veg) Veggie Samosa or Veggie Pakora 2 White or Brown Basmati Rice, or 2 Plain Naans, or 2 pcs of Papadam, 1 Green Mint Chutney (yogurt-based) and 1 Tamarine Chutney 1 choice of any beverage and 1 dessert.

 

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VEGAN/VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS
Please let us know if you have allergies. Some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce has a tomato, onion & spices base

 

Papadam (2 pcs) 3.95
Baked, thin lentil wafers served with mint sauce (Mint with Various Spices and Yogurt – Savory)

 

Samosa (2 pcs) 6.95
Deep-fried pastries filled with potatoes and peas. Served with tamarind chutney (Tamarind Slow Cooked with Whole Spices – Sweet and Tangy)

 

Veg. Pakora (5 pcs) 5.95
Mixed, golden-fried vegetable fritters. Served with mint sauce (Mint with Various Spices and Yogurt – Savory)

 

Eggplant Pakora 5.95
Fresh, sliced eggplant battered with garbanzo flour and other spices, then golden-fried. Served with mint sauce (Mint with Various Spices and Yogurt – Savory)

 

Himalayan Salad 8.95
Organic mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots. Served with our homemade dressing (Made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, mint, garlic, and black pepper)

 

Veg. MoMo (8 pcs) 10.95
(15-minute prep time) Steamed dumplings filled with minced cabbage, spinach, onions, and cilantro. Served with tomato chutney (Whole Tomatoes Slow Cooked with Sesame Seeds)

 

Veg. Chili MoMo (8 pcs) 12.95
(15-minute prep time) MoMo steamed and deep-fried, then sautéed with chili sauce, onions, and bell peppers

 

Veg. Jhol MoMo (8 pcs) 11.95
(15-minute prep time) Steamed Veg. MoMo served with Nepalese-style Jhol sauce

 

Samosa Chaat 7.95
A mouth-watering chaat made with samosas and chana. Garnished with yogurt and chutneys/ Mint (Mint with Various Spices and Yogurt – Savory). Tamarind (Tamarind Slow Cooked with Whole Spices – Sweet and Tangy)

 

Nimki Chaat 7.95
Homemade cracker topped with garbanzo beans. Garnished with yogurt, onions, spices, and chutney. Tamarind (Tamarind Slow Cooked with Whole Spices – Sweet and Tangy)

 

Vegetable Chowmein 12.95
Stir-fried noodles and seasonal vegetables cooked with homemade spices and soy sauce

 

Cholle Bhature (2 pcs) 13.95
Garbanzo beans cooked in a special gravy. Served with deep-fried, puffed leavened bread and chutney. Tamarind (Tamarind Slow Cooked with Whole Spices – Sweet and Tangy)

 

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NON-VEG APPETIZERS
Please let us know if you have allergies. Some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce has a tomato, onion & spices base

 

Chicken Choila 13.95
Boneless chicken marinated in mustard oil with dry roasted cumin, fenugreek seeds, chili, garlic, and ginger. Cooked in the tandoor

 

Chicken Sekuwa 12.95
Boneless chicken pieces marinated with Nepali herbs & spices, then baked in the tandoor. Served on skewers with sliced onions, carrots, and mixed greens

 

Chicken MoMo (8 pcs) 12.95
(15-minute prep time) Steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken, onions, garlic, ginger, and cilantro. Served with tomato chutney (Whole Tomatoes Slow Cooked with Sesame Seeds)

 

Mixed MoMo (8 pcs) 11.95
(15-minute prep time) MoMo Sampler Platter including 4 pcs of Chicken MoMo and 4 pcs of Veg. MoMo. Served with tomato chutney (Whole Tomatoes Slow Cooked with Sesame Seeds)

 

Chicken Chilli MoMo (8 pcs) 14.95
(15-minute prep time) Steamed and deep-fried Chicken MoMo sautéed with chilli sauce, onions, and bell peppers

 

Chicken Jhol MoMo (8 pcs) 13.95
(15-minute prep time) Steamed and deep-fried Chicken MoMo served with Nepalese-style Jhol sauce

 

Chicken Chilli 15.95
Marinated chicken breast fried with onions, bell peppers, and spices

 

Shrimp Chowmein 16.95
Stir-fried noodles with baked shrimp and vegetables cooked with homemade spices and soy sauce. Served with tomato chutney (Whole Tomatoes Slow Cooked with Sesame Seeds)

 

Chicken Chowmein 13.95
Stir-fried noodles with baked chicken and vegetables, cooked with homemade spices and soy sauce. Served with tomato chutney (Whole Tomatoes Slow Cooked with Sesame Seeds)

 

Himalayan Chowmein 17.95
Stir-fried noodles with baked chicken, grilled shrimp, and vegetables cooked with homemade spices and soy sauce. Served with tomato chutney(Whole Tomatoes Slow Cooked with Sesame Seeds)

 

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VEGETARIAN TARKARI (CURRY DISHES)
All Dishes are Served with Your Choice of Plain Naan, Brown Rice, or White Basmati Rice.

 

Mixed Vegetables (Mismas Tarkari) 16.95
Mixed vegetables cooked with onions and tomato-based sauce

 

Cauliflower & Potato (Aloo Gobi) 16.95
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onions and tomato-based sauce

 

Tofu Saag 16.95
Fresh spinach stir-fried with tofu cubes and spices from the Himalayas

 

Tofu Chilli 16.95
Tofu cubes sautéed with onions and bell peppers, then tossed with tomato and soy sauce

 

Bhindi Tarkari 16.95
Fried, cut okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and homemade spices

 

Chana Masala 16.95
Garbanzo beans cooked with onions and tomato-based sauce

 

Matar Paneer 16.95
Green peas and homemade cheese cubes served in creamy sauce (Dairy-based)

 

Palak Paneer 16.95
Minced spinach and fried cheese cubes served in creamy sauce (Dairy-based)

 

Malai Kofta 16.95
Ball of mashed paneer, potatoes, nuts, and spices cooked in creamy sauce (Contains dairy & nuts)

 

Vegetable Korma 16.95
Mixed vegetables cooked with onions, tomatoes, yogurt, nuts, coconuts, and herbs & spices (Contains dairy & nuts)

 

Paneer Tikka Masala 17.95
Paneer (homemade cheese) and nuts cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, and garlic (Contains dairy and nuts)

 

Kadai Paneer 17.95
Homemade cheese cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, ginger, and garlic in a special blend of spices

 

Aloo Saag 16.95
Puréed spinach leaves and potato cubes cooked together with spices

 

Pumpkin Curry 16.95
Pumpkin cooked with homemade sauce and spices

 

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CHICKEN CURRY DISHES
All Dishes are Served with Your Choice of Plain Naan, Brown Rice, or White Basmati Rice.

 

Chicken Curry (Kukhura Tarkari) 17.95
Boneless chicken cooked in onion and tomato gravy

 

Chicken Mushroom (Kukhura Chiyau Tarkari) 17.95
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with fresh mushrooms in onion and tomato gravy

 

Chicken Saag (Kukhra Saag) 17.95
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh, chopped spinach and curry sauce

 

Chicken Vindaloo 17.95
Premium chicken and potatoes cooked in a gravy made with tomatoes, onions, and vinegar

 

Chicken Pumpkin Curry 17.95
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with pumpkin in onion and tomato gravy

 

Chicken Tikka Masala 17.95
Widely popular dish! This recipe consists of broiled, boneless cubes of chicken breast cooked in a special creamy sauce with herbs & spices (Dairy-based)

 

Chicken Nauni (Butter Chicken) 17.95
Boneless premium chicken thigh meat baked in the tandoor, then cooked in dairy-based buttery sauce

 

Chicken Korma 17.95
Boneless chicken in rich, creamy curry cooked with saffron, cinnamon, green cardamom, and almond paste

 

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LAMB & GOAT CURRY DISHES
All Dishes are Served with Your Choice of Plain Naan, Brown Rice, or White Basmati Rice.

 

Lamb Tarkari 17.95
Boneless lamb pieces cooked in Taste of the Himalayas House Special Sauce

 

Lamb Saag (Bheda Saag) 17.95
Boneless lamb pieces cooked with fresh spinach and a variety of spices

 

Lamb Mushroom (Lamb Chiyau ko Jhol) 17.95
Boneless lamb pieces cooked with fresh mushrooms in Taste of the Himalayas House Special Sauce

 

Lamb Vindaloo 17.95
Premium, boneless lamb and potatoes cooked in a gravy made with tomatoes, onions, and vinegar

 

Himalayan Balti 17.95
Assorted pieces of lamb cubes, chicken breast, prawns, cauliflower, and potatoes cooked with specially prepared sauce, made with a variety of Himalayan spices

 

Lamb Tikka Masala 17.95
Lamb cubes cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, and spices in a rich tomato and cream sauce

 

Lamb Korma 17.95
Boneless lamb served in a rich, creamy curry sauce cooked with coconut milk. Garnished with almonds

 

Goat Curry 20.95
Bone-in goat meat cooked to perfection with ginger & garlic paste, tomatoes, onions, and garam masala

 

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SEAFOOD DISHES
All Dishes are Served with Your Choice of Plain Naan, Brown Rice, or White Basmati Rice.

 

Fish Curry (Machha ko Tarkari) 20.95
Salmon fillets cooked with Taste of the Himalayas House Special Sauce and herbs & spices

 

Fish Vindaloo 20.95
Salmon fish fillets cooked with tomatoes and herbs in onion-based Vindaloo sauce

 

Fish Palak 20.95
Salmon fillets cooked with tomatoes and leafy spinach

 

Fish Tikka Masala 20.95
Salmon fillets cooked in a special creamy sauce with herbs & spices

 

Shrimp Vindaloo 20.95
Headless tiger shrimp and potatoes cooked in a gravy made with tomatoes, onions, and vinegar

 

Shrimp Palak 20.95
Headless tiger shrimp cooked with spinach

 

Shrimp Korma 20.95
Headless tiger shrimp cooked with tomatoes in onion-based Korma (creamy) sauce. Then sautéed with ginger, garlic, and herbs

 

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TANDOOR DISHES (18 MINUTE PREP TIME)
Served with Sautéed Onions, Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Carrots & Spinach | Includes Your Choice of Plain Naan, Brown Rice or White Basmati Rice

 

Chicken Tandoori 17.95
Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then baked in the clay tandoor oven

 

Chicken Tikka Tandoori 18.95
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices, then baked in the clay tandoor oven

 

Shrimp Tandoori 19.95
Shrimp marinated in yogurt and spices, then baked in the clay tandoor oven

 

Mixed Tandoori 21.95
Includes a sample of: Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Boti, and Shrimp Tandoori. All baked in the clay tandoor oven

 

Fish Tandoori 20.95
Salmon marinated in a House blend of yogurt and spices, then baked in the clay tandoor oven

 

Lamb Boti Kabab 20.95
Lamb marinated in yogurt with a special blend of spices, then baked in our authentic Indian clay oven

 

Lamb Rib Chops 21.95
Lamb rib chops marinated in yogurt and spices, then baked in the clay tandoor oven

 

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BIRYANI (CONTAINS NUTS)
A Traditional Dish Made with Seasoned Rice & Your Choice of Protein | Served with Raita

 

Veg. Biryani 14.95
Assorted mixed vegetables cooked with basmati rice and Biryani Masala. Cooked with Mild-Medium spice and cannot be cooked Mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process. Allergens: Nuts

 

Chicken Biryani 15.95
Premium chicken cooked with basmati rice and a mix of special herbs & spices.Cooked with Mild-Medium spice and cannot be cooked Mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process. Allergens: Nuts

 

Shrimp Biryani 16.95
Jumbo shrimp cooked with basmati rice and Biryani Masala. Cooked with Mild-Medium spice and cannot be cooked Mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process. Allergens: Nuts

 

Lamb Biryani 17.95
Premium boneless lamb cooked with basmati rice and Biryani Masala. Cooked with Mild-Medium spice and cannot be cooked Mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process. Allergens: Nuts

 

Goat Biryani 19.95
Bone-in goat meat cooked with basmati rice, then garnished with nuts and Biryani Masala. Cooked with Mild-Medium spice and cannot be cooked Mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process. Allergens: Nuts

 

Himalayan Biryani 18.95
Mixed vegetables, paneer (homemade cheese), chicken, lamb, and shrimp cooked with basmati rice in Himalayan herbs, cashew nuts, and spices. Cooked with Mild-Medium spice and cannot be cooked Mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process. Allergens: Nuts

 

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SIDE ORDERS
(* Note - Naan is a Type of Leavened Bread, Traditionally Cooked in a Clay Oven)

 

Plain Naan 2.95

 

Garlic Naan 3.95
Topped with garlic and cilantro

 

Onion Naan 4.95
Naan stuffed with onions

 

Cheese Naan 4.95
Naan stuffed with shredded mozzarella cheese

 

Garlic Cheese Naan 5.95
Naan stuffed with garlic and shredded mozzarella cheese

 

Honey Naan 3.95
Naan glazed with honey

 

Garlic Herbal Naan 3.95
Naan seasoned with basil, rosemary, oregano, mint, and fenugreek

 

Tandoori Roti 3.50
Whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor oven

 

Plain Paratha 4.95

 

Paneer Paratha 7.95
Paratha stuffed with paneer (homemade cheese)

 

White Basmati Rice 2.95

 

Brown Rice 2.95

 

Lentil Soup 2.95

 

Raita 2.95
Yogurt, cucumber, mint, and cumin

 

Sweet Mango Chutney 2.95

 

Spicy Mixed Pickle 2.95

 

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DESSERTS

 

Gulab Jamun 3.95
Fried, spongy milk balls served in syrup

 

Kheer 3.95
Traditional rice pudding. A sweet delight!

 

Mango Kulfi 3.95
Homemade mango ice cream

 

Vegan Coconut Kulfi 3.95
Homemade coconut ice cream

 

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BEVERAGES

 

Lassi (Yogurt Drink) 4.95
Choose from: Mango, Lychee, Sweet, Salt, or Plain

 

Vegan Mango Lassi 4.95
Made with coconut milk

 

Chiya 3.00
Spiced Nepali milk tea (hot or iced)

 

Herbal Tea 3.00
Choose from: Green, Mint, Lemon Ginger, Wild Raspberry, or Chamomile

 

Can Soda 3.00

 

Perrier Sparkling Water 3.00