Himalayan Restaurant Big Bear review of food and service

Its own menu covers Nepalese and North Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori preparations and vegetarian choices.

Visitors describe some meals as flavorful and authentic, but reports on consistency are mixed. Service receives both positive comments and occasional criticism.

Himalayan Restaurant is located at 672 Pine Knot Ave, Suite 2, in Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. The restaurant is situated in what its own site describes as Big Bear Lake Village. It offers a menu featuring dishes from Nepal, Tibet, and northern India.

The menu includes a variety of options. Steamed meat and vegetable mo-mo dumplings are served with a homemade achar. Tandoori entrees come with garlic naan. Thali combinations include rice, lentils, naan, and a choice of salad or raita. For those who prefer other dishes, the restaurant also serves curries, tofu saag, paneer dishes, soups, and chow mein. Freshly baked breads are also available.

In addition to indoor seating, Himalayan Restaurant provides patio dining. This allows guests to enjoy their meals outdoors. The restaurant's official site describes its location as Big Bear Lake Village.

The setting at Himalayan Restaurant is described as a dining room.

Food and drink

This measures the quality and range of what is served. Himalayan Restaurant scored 7 out of 10 in this area. The restaurant's menu covers Nepalese and North Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori preparations, and vegetarian choices. Visitors describe some meals as flavorful and authentic.

Value and setting

Value measures what you get for what you spend, and this restaurant received a 6.5 out of 10. The setting measures the room, the view, and the atmosphere, with a score of 5.5 out of 10. While the varied Nepalese and Indian menu supports the overall score, inconsistent food reports and an unremarkable setting limit it.

Service and wait

This measures how guests are served and how long the wait is. Himalayan Restaurant scored 6.5 out of 10 for service and wait times. Some reports mention quick service, though other comments offer occasional criticism. The varied Nepalese and Indian menu supports the score, but inconsistent food reports and an unremarkable setting limit it.

Our verdict is that the varied Nepalese and Indian menu supports the score, but inconsistent food reports and an unremarkable setting limit it.

Himalayan Restaurant is a Nepalese and Indian dining spot located about 1.4 miles from Snow Summit's main address. It received an overall score of 6.5 out of 10. For food and drink, it scored 7 out of 10, while its value was rated 6.5 out of 10. The service and wait time received a 6.5 out of 10, and the setting was scored at 5.5 out of 10.

Saucy Mama's Pizza, also about 1.4 miles from Snow Summit's main address, scored 6.8 out of 10 overall. It achieved a higher score for food and drink at 8 out of 10 and for value at 7 out of 10. However, its service and wait time scored 5 out of 10, and the setting was rated 6 out of 10. This place is suggested for those seeking takeout pizza.

Village Pizza, situated about 1.7 miles from Snow Summit's main address, also has an overall score of 6.8 out of 10. It earned a 6.5 out of 10 for food and drink, a strong 8 out of 10 for value, and a 7 out of 10 for service and wait time. Its setting received a 6 out of 10. Village Pizza is recommended for families.

No Name Pizza Co. is located approximately 2.1 miles from Snow Summit's main address and holds an overall score of 6.9 out of 10. It scored 8 out of 10 for food and drink and 6.5 out of 10 for value. The service and wait time were rated 7 out of 10, with the setting scoring 5 out of 10. This option is noted as being suitable for take-and-bake pizza.

Compared to these pizza establishments, Himalayan Restaurant offers a different cuisine type. While Saucy Mama's Pizza and No Name Pizza Co. scored higher in food and drink, Village Pizza offered better value. Himalayan Restaurant's scores for service and wait time were higher than Saucy Mama's Pizza but lower than Village Pizza and No Name Pizza Co. The setting score for Himalayan Restaurant was lower than Saucy Mama's Pizza and Village Pizza but higher than No Name Pizza Co.

Soups and salads

The restaurant offers two distinct soups. Their chicken soup is prepared with onions, garlic, spices, and what they describe as Himalayan herbs. The lentil soup combines onions, tomatoes, spices, and cilantro. The tofu salad includes lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tomato, tofu, and raisins.

Main dishes and accompaniments

The Palak Paneer features pureed spinach combined with paneer cubes, onions, ginger, garlic, and spices. Alternatively, the Tofu Saag uses tofu cooked with pureed spinach and spices. The chicken curry is made with boneless chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices. For a mixed grill experience, the Himalayan mixed grill includes chicken sekuwa, tandoori chicken, shrimp, and lamb sekuwa. The tandoori chicken is marinated overnight in yogurt, herbs, and spices before being served with lemon.

The bread selections at Himalayan Restaurant are varied. Diners can choose from garlic naan, onion naan, Tibetan bread, tandoori roti, chapatis, and dopzi.