Welcome to The Himalayan Restaurant
Himalaya, located in Kaartinkaupunki, Helsinki, is Finland’s oldest Nepalese restaurant, founded in 1993. In the Himalayas, we have always believed in food and good service made from high-quality ingredients – a combination that has kept us a favorite of our customers for more than two decades. For us, customer satisfaction is everything.
Our extensive menu has something for everyone – hot or mild, vegan or lamb. With us, you can enjoy the food from the roots of the Himalayan mountains, which attracts the senses in an atmospheric environment, accompanied by a warm service. The 55-seater Himalaya offers taste pleasures for everyone.
Welcome to lunch, dinner or even inquire about home delivery of large orders!
Our Menu.
fresh from the kitchen
LUNCH
| 1: Saag Paneer(G)* Paneer cheese pieces in creamy spinach sauce |  | 12,90€ |
| 2: Vegetable Kofta(G)* Mixed vegetable balls consisting of vegetables and unripened cheese in tomato and butter cream sauce | 13,50€ | |
| 3: Butter Chicken(G,L)* Tandoori oven grilled chicken in tomato butter cream sauce | 13,50€ | |
| 4: Khasi Rogan Josh(G,L)* Lamb in garlic, yoghurt and chilli sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 5: Maccha Chilli (G,L)* Deep-fried fish fillet pieces, onionand capsicum in spicy chilli sauce | 13,50€ | |
| 6: Mix Khana Select two dishes above (no. 1-5)to make one combined portion . | 14,90€ | |
| 7: Tandoori Prawns (G,L)* Herb-yoghurt marinated, tandoori grilled king prawns with capsicum, tomato and onions. | 16,90€ |
| 1: Aloo Gobi Tofu(G,L)* Tofu, potato and cauliflower in tomato masala sauce | | 12,90€ |
| 2: Shahi Paneer (G)* Finnish squeaky cheese pieces in tomato butter cream sauce (G)* | 13,50€ | |
| 3: Lasune Kukhura (G,L)* Chicken in garlic yogurt masala sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 4: Khasi Chilli(G,L)* Lamb with onion and capsicum in chilli sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 5: Prawns Masala (G,L)* King prawns in ginger coconutcurry sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 6: Mix Khana Select two dishes above (no. 1-5) to make one combined portion | 14,90€ | |
| 7: Today’s Special:Kukhura Tikka(G)* Herb and yogurt marinated tandoori oven grilled chicken | | 16,90€ |
| 1: Bhindi Masala (G,L)* Sauted okra and potatoes masalasauce | | 12,90€ |
| 2: Malai Kofta (G)* Potato-cottage cheese balls in cashew-tomato-butter-cream sauce | 13,50€ | |
| 3: Kukhura Tikka Masala (G,L)* Tandoori grilled chicken in spicy masala sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 4: Khasi Kofta Chilli(G,L)* Minced lamb balls, onion and capsicum in chilli sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 5: Maccha Korma (G)* Deep-fried fish fillet pieces in tomato coconut cream sauce | 13,50€ | |
| 6: Mix Khana Select two dishes above (no. 1-5) to make one combined portion. | 14,90€ | |
| 7: Today’s Special:Kukhura Chilli (G,L)* Deep fried chicken fillet pieces,capsicum and onion in spicy chilli sauce | | 16,90€ |
| 1: Tofu Chilli (G,L)* Tofu, capsicum and onion in chilli sauce | | 12,90€ |
| 2: Paneer Masala(G,L)* Unripened cheese pieces in masala sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 3: Kukhura Korma(G)* Chicken fillet strips in curry-cream-cashew sauce | 13,50€ | |
| 4: Khasi Karahi(G,L)* Lamb with capsicum pieces in tomato masala sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 5: Butter Prawns(G,L)* King prawns in tomato butter and cream sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 6: Mix Khana Select two dishes above (no. 1-5)to make one combined portion | 14,90€ | |
| 7: Today’s Special:Lamb Tikka Masala(G,L)* Herb yogurt marinated tandoori oven grilled chicken | 17,90€ |
| 1: Chana Tofu Masala(G)* Tofu and chickpeas in tomato masala sauce | | 12,90€ |
| 2: Paneer Koseli (G)* Unripened cheese pieces in cashew tomato butter cream sauce | 13,50€ | |
| 3:Butter Chicken (G)* Tandoori oven grilled chicken in cashew tomato butter cream sauce | 13,50€ | |
| 4:Khasi Methi (G,L)* Fenugreek seasoned lamb in masala sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 5: Prawn Chilli (G,L)* King Prawns, capsicum and onions in chilli sauce | | 13,50€ |
| 6: Mix Khana Select two dishes above (no. 1-5)to make one combined portion | 14,90€ | |
| 7: Today’s Special:HimalayaTandoori Special (G*) Herb and yogurt marinated tandoori oven grilled chicken,lamb, king prawns and capsicum | | 17,90€ |
A-LA-CARTE
| 1: SABJEE SAMOSA (L)* Deep fried crispy pastry stuffed with potato and sweet peas seasoned with spices (two pieces) | €7.90 |
| 2: SABJEE SOUP (G, L)* Thick mixed vegetable soup | €7.90 |
| 3: HIMALAYA SPECIAL SOUP (G)* Creamy soup with chicken fillet pieces, shrimps, vegetables and lamb pieces |  | €9.90 |
4: GREEN SALAD (G)* Salad with lettuce, cucumber, tomato capsicum and olives. | €7.50 |
| 5: KUKHURA SALAD (G,L)* Salad with yoghurt marinated tandoori-oven grilled chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and capsicum | | €8.50 |
| 6: ALOO GOBI PAKORA (G,L)* Deep fried gram-batter coated potatoes and cauliflower | €8.50 |
| 7: PANIR PAKORA (G)* Deep-fried gram-batter coated cottage cheese pieces | €9.20 |
| 8: KUKHURA PAKORA (G, L)* Deep fried gram batter coated chicken fillet pieces | €8.90 | |
| 9: KUKHURA FINGERS (L)* Deep fried breadcrumbs coated chicken fillet strips | €8.90 | |
| 10: JHINGE MACCHA PAKORA (G,L)* Deep fried gram batter coated king prawns | €9.50 | |
| 11: KHASHI SANDEKO (G,L)* Slightly lemon flavoured tandoori-grilled, yoghurt-herb marinated lamb tenderloin strips with chopped cucumber, onion and tomato | | €10.90 |
Vegetable Dishes
| 13: HARIYALI KOFTA (G) * Deep fried vegetable balls, consisting of cauliflower, potatoes and cottage cheese in spinachy curry cream sauce | €15.90 | |
| 12: DAL MAKHANI ( (G)* Stewed lentils flavoured with onions, garlic, spices, butter and cream | | €15.50 |
| 14: SAG TOFU (G,L) * Fried tofu pieces in creamy spinach sauce | | €15.90 |
| 15: BHINDI MASALA (G,L) * Sautéed okra, potatoes and capsicum in house masala sauce | | €15.90 |
| 16: ALOO GOBI TOFU (G, L) * Potato, cauliflower and tofu in a spice mixture | | €15.90 |
| 17: TOFU CHILLI (G,L)* Corn flour coated deep-fried tofu with sautéed capsicum and chilli in a spicy garlic-onion-ginger-soy-tomato sauce | €15.90 | |
| 18: MISAYEKO SABJEE (G,L)* Stewed potatoes, cauliflower, green beans, sweet peas, capsicum and mushrooms in house masala sauce | €16.50 | |
| 19: VEGETABLE KOFTA(G) * Vegetable balls consisting of potato, capsicum, carrot and unripened cheese in tomato butter cream sauce | €16,50 | |
| 20: MALAHI KOFTA (G) * Potato-cottage cheese-cashew nut balls in tomato-butter-cream sauce. | | €16,90 |
| 23: SHAHI PANEER (G) * Bread cheese in tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with tomato chutney. | €16.90 | |
| 21: SAG PANEER(G) * Cottage cheese pieces in spinachy cream sauce | | €16.90 |
| 25: PANEER CHILLI (G) * Deep fried cottage cheese pieces with capsicum and chilli in spicy garlic-onion-giger-soya-tomato sauce | | €16.90 |
| 22: CHANA PANEER/TOFU MASALA (G,L) * Stewed chickpeas and paneer cheese OR tofu masala sauce. Served with tomato chutney | €16.90 | |
| 24: PANEER MASALA (G) * Fried cottage cheese and capsicum in house masala sauce | €16.90 | |
| 26: PANEER BUTTER MASALA (G) * Cottage cheese pieces in onion-tomato-coconut-cream-cashew-curry sauce | €16.90 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free, VEGE = vegan, vegan
* The striped sauce that comes with main dishes contains lactose and naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
Chicken Recipes
| 27: KUKHURAKO MASU(G,L) * Chicken fillet pieces in tomato-onion-curry sauce | €15.90 | |
| 28: KUKHURA VINDALO(G,L) * Chicken fillet pieces, potatoes and fresh tomatoes in spicy chilli-onion-garlic-ginger sauce. | | €18.40 |
| 29: KUKHURA CHILLI (G, L) * Deep fried chicken fillet- pieces coated with gram batter, with capsicum and chillies in spicy garlic-onion-ginger-tomato sauce | | €18.90 |
| 30: KUKHURA KORMA (G,L) * Chicken fillet strips in curry-cream-cashew sauce | €18.90 | |
| 31: KUKHURA METHI(G,L) * Chicken pieces flavoured with fenugreek garlic cream & chili sauce | | €18.90 |
| 33: KUKHURA SAG KARAHI (G,L) * Chicken fillet pieces and fresh tomatoes in spinachy ginger-coconut-cream sauce | €17.90 | |
| 34: SHAHI KUKHURA MASALA (G,L) * Chicken fillet pieces in cashew-masala-cream sauce | | €19.90 |
| 35: HIMALAYA SPECIAL CHICKEN (G,L) * Chicken fillet pieces and cottage cheese in onion-garlic-tomato-cashew-cream sauce | €21.50 | |
| 32: LASUNE KUKHURA aka GARLIC CHICKEN (G,L) * Chicken fillet pieces in yoghurt-garlic-tomato-curry sauce. | €17.90 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
Chicken dishes from a tandoori oven
| 36: KUKHURA TIKKA (G,L) * Herb and yoghurt marinated, tandoori-oven grilled chicken fillet pieces. | €18.90 | |
| 37: KUKHURA KOSELI aka BUTTER CHICKEN (G,L) * Tandoori-grilled herb-yoghurt marinated chicken fillet pieces in tomato-butter-cashew-cream sauce. | €18.90 | |
| 38: KUKHURA BUTTER MASALA (G ,L)* Tandoori-grilled chicken pieces in nut-coconut-butter-tomato-masala-cream sauce. | €18.90 | |
| 39: KUKHURA PANEER MASALA (G,L) * Herb and yoghurt marinated, tandoori-oven grilled chicken fillet pieces, cottage cheese and paprika in hot and spicy tomato-onion-garlic-ginger-chilli-masala sauce | | €18.90 |
| 40: KUKHURA TIKKA MASALA (G,L) * Tandoori-grilled herb-yoghurt marinated chicken fillet pieces in hot and spicy tomato-onion-garlic-ginger chilli-masala sauce | €18.90 | |
| 41: KUKHURA HANDI (G,L) * Herb and yoghurt marinated tandoori-grilled chicken fillet pieces in lemon flavoured tomato-onion-ginger-garlic-coconut powder-chilli sauce. | | €21.50 |
| 42: KUKHURA CHHOILA (G) * Herb and yoghurt marinated tandoori-oven grilled chicken fillet strips with fried soy beans, spring onion, fresh chilli, onion, corriander and tomato, seasoned with lemon. | | €20.50 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter
Lamb Dishes
| 44: KHASHIKO MASU(G, L) * Stewed lamb pieces in tomato-onion-curry sauce. | €17.90 | |
| 47: BUTTER LAMB (G, L) * Lammasfileepaloa cashew tomato voi kermakastiketta . | | €17.50 |
| 45: KHASHI LASUNE SAG (G, L) * Pieces of lamb fillet in spinach-garlic-ginger sauce. Served with mint tea. | €18.90 | |
| 46: KHASHI KARAHI(G,L) * Lamb fillet pieces and capsicum in coconut-tomato-garlic-onion-ginger-curry sauce | | €18.90 |
| 48: KHASI CHILLI (G, L) * Lamb fillet pieces (fried) with onions and capsicum in tomato-garlic-onion-ginger-chilli soya sauce | | €19.50 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter6
Lamb dishes from a tandoori oven
| 48: KHASI KEBAB (G, L) * Grilled lamb skewers in a tandoori oven in a hot tomato-garlic-ginger-chili masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €18.90 |
| 49: KHASHI TIKKA MASALA (G,L) * Tandoori-grilled herb-yoghurt marinated lamb tenderloin pieces in hot & spicy tomato-onion-garlic-ginger-chili-masala sauce. | | €21.90 |
| 50: KHASHI SEKUWA (G,L) * Herb and yoghurt marinated, tandoori-oven grilled lamb tenderloin pieces with slightly seasoned autéed capsicum, tomato and onion. | | €25.50 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
Seafood Dishes
| 53: MACHHA CHILLI(G,L) * Deep fried fish fillets with browned paprika and chili in a hot and spicy garlic-onion-ginger-tomato sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €18.90 |
| 54: JHINGE MACCHA BUTTER MASALA (G,L) * Deep fried shrimp in a spicy nut-coconut-tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with mint tea. | €21.90 | |
| 55: JHINGE MACHHA KOSELI (G,L) * Shrimp in tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with mint tea. | €22.50 | |
| 56: JHINGE MACHHA CHILLI (G, L) * Deep-fried prawns with browned peppers and chili in a hot and spicy garlic-onion-ginger-tomato sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €22.50 |
| 57: JHINGE MACHHA LASUNE (G, L) * Fried prawns in a medium-flavored coconut-chili-garlic-onion-tomato sauce. Served with mint tea. | €22.50 | |
| 58: JHINGE MACHHA MASALA (G, L) * Fried prawns and peppers in garlic-ginger-onion-chili-masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €22.50 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
Seafood dishes from Tandoori Oven
| 59: MACHHA TIKKA (G, L) * Tandoori grilled fish fillets marinated in ginger-garlic-herb mixture. Served with mint tea. | | €22.90 |
| 60: JHINGE MACHHA SIZZLER(G) * Herb-yoghurt marinated and tandoori-grilled giant prawns with browned peppers, tomatoes and onions. Served with mint tea. | | €24.90 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
Special Tandoori Dishes
| 61: MIXED KARAHI (G,L) * Herb-yoghurt marinated and tandoori-grilled chicken fillet and lamb tenderloin pieces, and capsicum and fresh tomatoes in medium spicy ginger-chilli sauce. | | €23.90 |
| 62:HIMALAYA TANDOORI MIX SIZZLER (G,L) * Herb-yoghurt marinated and tandoori-grilled king prawns, lamb tenderloin and chicken fillet pieces with sautéed capsicum, onion and tomato. | €31.90 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
MOMO
| 63: CHICKEN MOMO (L)* Steamed minced chicken meat dumpling, seasoned with nepalese spices | | €18.50 |
| 64: CHICKEN FRIED MOMO (L)* Deep fried minced chicken dumpling, with nepalese spices and sauce | €19.50 | |
| 65: VEGETABLE MOMO Steamed cottage cheese-vegetable dumplings, seasoned with nepalese spices. | €17.90 | |
| 66: VEGETABLE FRIED MOMO Deep fried cottage cheese-vegetable dumplings, seasoned with nepalese spices and sauce | €18.90 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter6
BIRYANI
| 67: VEGETABLE BIRYANI (G,L)* Butter-fried basmati rice with mixed vegetables, dry fruits and peanuts | | €16.90 |
| 68: KUKHURA BIRYANI (G,L)* Butter-fried basmati rice with chicken fillet pieces, dry fruits and peanuts. | €17.90 | |
| 69: MIX BIRYANI (G,L)* Butter-fried basmati rice with chicken fillet pieces, lamb fillet pieces, shimps, dry fruits and peanuts | €19.90 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter
Thali
70: VEGETABLE THALI Dal Makhani (G)* Tofu Masala (G,L)* Shahi Paneer(G)* | | €24.90 |
71: HIMALAYA SPECIAL THALI Prawn Koseli (G,L)* Kukhura Tikka (G,L)* Khasiko Masu (G,L)* Sag Paneer (G)* | €29.90 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
Children’s Menu
Children’s menu is meant only for under 12 years old. (Children dishes does not include naan-bread)
| 75: FRIED RICE (G, L) * Fried rice with shrimps or chicken | €8.90 |
| 76: KANANUGETIT RANSKALAISILLA | €9.90 |
| 77: KALLEN KANAA RANSKALAISILLA (G, L) * Deep fried breadcrumbs coated chicken fillet strips and french fries | €9.90 |
Braised lamb pieces in tomato-onion-cyrry sauce | €9.90 |
| 79: KUKHURA KOSELI (G) * Tandoori-grilled herb-yoghurt marinated chicken fillet pieces in tomato-butter-cream sauce | €10.90 |
80: KUKHURA KORMA (G,L)* | €10.90 |
| 81: PANEER KOSELI (G) * Finnish cottage cheese in tomato-butter-cream sauce | €10.90 |
| 82: JHINGE MACHHA KOSELI (G) * King prawn in tomato-butter-cream sauce. | €10.90 |
L = lactose free, G = gluten free
* The stripe sauce that comes with the main dishes contains lactose and the naan bread contains gluten. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
| 81: PAPAD 2pieces | € 2.90 |
| 82: PLAIN NAAN | € 2.90 |
| 83: GARLIC NAAN | € 3.90 |
| 84: MIXED PICKLE | € 2.90 |
| 85: RAITA | € 3.50 |
| 86: BASMATI RICE | € 4.90 |
| 87: PÄÄRUOKA LISUKKEENA | |
| MAIN COURSE AS SIDE ORDER You can order any main course dish without any accompaniments for 5 euros less than normal price. | |
Desserts
| 88: RASBARI Sweet balls made with cottage cheese and semolina in cardamom flavoured surgar syrup. | €5.90 | |
89: ICE CREAM PORTIONS | €5.90 | |
| 90: HIMALI KERA Fried banana in honey syrup topped with cream and ice-cream | 7.90 | |
91: KULFI | €6.90 |
Popular Dishes
BUTTER CHICKEN
18,90€
KHUKURA TIKKA
18,90€
HIMALAYA SPECIAL THALI
29,90€
KHUKURA TIKKA MASALA
18,90€
CHICKEN FRIED MOMO
19,50€
HIMALAYA TANDOORI MIX SIZZLER
31,90€
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Contact Info
- Phone: +358 504330062
- Ratakatu 1A, 00120, Helsinki
- himalaya.ravintola@gmail.com
Opening Hours
- Monday to Thursday 11-22
- Fridays 11-23
- Saturdays 12-23
- Sundays 12-22