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
| SAAG PANEER Paneer cheese pieces in creamy spinach sauce (G)* |  | 10,50€ |
| VEGETABLE KOFTA Vegetable balls in tomato butter cream sauce (G)* | 10,50€ |
| KUKHURA KOSELI Tandoori oven grilled chicken in tomato butter cream sauce (G)* | 10,70€ |
| KHASI ROGAN JOSH Lamb in garlic yogurt chilli sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| MACHHA CHILLI Deep-fried fish fillet pieces, onion and capsicum in spicy chilli sauce (G,L)* | 10,70€ |
| MIX KHANA Select two dishes above (no. 1-5) to make one combined portion. | 12,20€ |
| TODAY’S SPECIAL: KUKHURA CHOILA Lemon flavoured chicken fillet pieces with soya beans, ginger and cumin seeds (G,L)* | 13,60€ |
| AALU GOBI TOFU Tofu, potato and cauliflower in tomato masala sauce (G,L)* | | 10,50€ |
| SHAHI PANEER Finnish squeaky cheese pieces in tomato butter cream sauce (G)* | 10,50€ | |
| LASUNE KUKHURA Chicken in garlic yogurt masala sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| KHASI CHILLI Lamb with onion and capsicum in chilli sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| MACHHA MASALA Fish fillet pieces in masala sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| MIX KHANA Select two dishes above (no. 1-5) to make one combined portion. | 12,20€ | |
| TODAY’S SPECIAL: KUKHURA TIKKA Herb and yogurt marinated tandoori oven grilled chicken (G)* | | 13,60€ |
| ALOO KURILO MASALA Potatoes, asparagus & capsicum in masala sauce (G,L)* | | 10,50€ |
| MALAI KOFTA Potato-cottage cheese balls in tomato butter cream sauce (G)* | 10,50€ | |
| KUKHURA TIKKA MASALA Tandoori grilled chicken in spicy masala sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| KHASI KOFTA CHILLI Minced lamb balls, onion and capsicum in chilli sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| MACCHA KORMA Deep-fried fish fillet pieces in tomato coconut cream sauce (G)* | 10,70€ | |
| MIX KHANA Select two dishes above (no. 1-5) to make one combined portion. | 12,20€ | |
| TODAY’S SPECIAL: KUKHURA CHILLI Deep fried chicken fillet pieces and capsicum in spicy chilli sauce (G,L)* | | 13,60€ |
| TOFU CHILLI Tofu, capsicum and onion in chilli sauce (G,L)* | | 10,50€ |
| PANEER MASALA Unripened cheese pieces in masala sauce (G)* | | 10,50€ |
| KUKHURA KORMA Chicken fillet strips in curry-cream-cashew sauce (G)* | 10,70€ | |
| KHASI KARAHI Lamb with capsicum pieces in tomato masala sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| JHINGE MACHHA CURRY Shrimps in curry sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| MIX KHANA Select two dishes above (no. 1-5) to make one combined portion. | 12,20€ | |
| TODAY’S SPECIAL: KUKHURA TIKKA Herb yogurt marinated tandoori oven grilled chicken (G)* | 13,60€ |
| CHANA TOFU MASALA Chickpeas and tofu in tomato masala sauce (G)* | | 10,50€ |
| PANEER KOSELI Unripened cheese pieces in tomato butter cream sauce (G)* | 10,50€ | |
| KUKHURA NARIWAL Chicken fillet pieces in coconut cream curry sauce (G)* | 10,70€ | |
| KHASI MASALA Lamb pieces in spicy masala sauce (G,L)* | | 10,70€ |
| JHINGE MACHHA SAAG Shrimps in creamy spinach sauce (G)* | | 10,70€ |
| MIX KHANA Select two dishes above (no. 1-5) to make one combined portion. | 12,20€ | |
TODAY’S SPECIAL: HIMALAYA TANDOORI SPECIAL L = lactose-free, G = gluten-free | | 15,60€ |
A-LA-CARTE
| SABJEE SAMOSA (L) Deep-fried vegetable paste stuffed with potatoes and peas (one piece) Served with tomato chutney and salad
| € 3.95 |
SABJEE SOUP (G, L) | € 6.40 |
CHICKEN SOUP (G, L) |  | €6.90 |
| TOMATO SOUP (G) Magnified butter-cream-tomato soup. | € 7.20 |
| HOT & SOUR SOUP (G, L) Hot and spicy lemon soup with chicken, bamboo, mushrooms and Papua | | €7.90 |
| GREEN SALAD (G) Salad with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pepper and olives. | €7.00 |
| KUKHURA SALAD (G) Salad with herb-yoghurt marinated and tandoori-grilled small chicken fillets, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and paprika. | €7.00 |
| ALOO GOBI PAKORA (G, L) Deep fried cauliflower and potatoes glazed with lentil flour. Served with tomato chutney and salad | € 7.20 | |
| PANIR PAKORA (G) Deep-fried cream cheese pieces glazed with lentil flour. Served with tomato chutney and salad | € 7.90 | |
| KUKHURA PAKORA (G, L) Deep fried chicken fillet pieces coated with lentil flour. Served with tomato chutney and salad | € 7.90 | |
| KUKHURA FINGERS (L) Deep fried chicken strips coated with breadcrumbs. Served with tomato chutney and salad | € 7.90 | |
| JHINGE MACCHA PAKORA (L) Deep fried prawns coated in lentil flour. Served with tomato chutney and salad. | € 8.60 | |
| KHASHI SANDEKO (G) Lamb tenderloin marinated in herb-yoghurt, grilled in a tandoor oven and slightly lemon-flavored with chopped cucumber, onion and tomato. Served with mint tea | | € 9.20 |
Thali
VEGETABLE THALI Dal Makhani (G) * Sag Tofu (G, L) * Tofu in ginger-garlic-tomato-chili-spinach sauce. Shahi Paneer (G) * Basmati rice, naan bread, striped sauce | €18.90 |
HIMALAYA SPECIAL THALI Prawn Koseli (G) * Kukhura Tikka (G) * Khasiko Masu (G, L) * Sag Paneer (G) * Basmati rice, naan bread, striped sauce L = lactose free, G = gluten free | €23.90 |
BIRYANI
| VEGETABLE BIRYANI (G) * Butter-fried tasty Basmati rice with vegetables, dried fruits and nuts. | | €12.90 |
| KUKHURA BIRYANI (G) * Butter-fried tasty Basmati rice with chicken fillets, dried fruit and nuts. | | €13.90 |
| MIX BIRYANI (G) * Butter-fried tasty Basmati rice with chicken fillets, lamb fillets, shrimp, dried fruit and nuts. | | €15.90 |
All portions of biryani are served with a striped sauce
L = lactose free, G = gluten free * The striped sauce that comes with the portions contains lactose. Please report your allergies to the waiter.
Vegetable Dishes
HARIYALI KOFTA (G) * | €13.20 | |
| MISAYEKO SABJEE (G, L) * VEGE Boiled potatoes, cauliflower, green beans, peas, peppers and mushrooms in a hot and spicy sauce. Served with tomato chutney. | | €13.50 |
| BHINDI MASALA (G, L) * VEGE Browned okra, potato and paprika in a medium-flavored tomato-onion-garlic-ginger sauce. Served with tomato chutney. | | €13.60 |
| ALOO GOBI TOFU (G, L) * VEGE Potato, cauliflower and tofu in a spice mix. Served with tomato chutney. | | €14.50 |
| TOFU CHILLI (G, L) * VEGE Deep fried tofu with browned paprika and chili in a spicy garlic-onion-ginger-soy-tomato sauce. Served with tomato chutney. | | €14.70 |
| VEGETABLE KOFTA (G *) Vegetable dumplings consisting of potatoes, peppers, carrots and cream cheese in a tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with tomato chutney. | €14.40 | |
| MALAI KOFTA (G) * Potato-cream cheese-cashew nuts in tomato-butter-cream sauce, Served with tomato chutney. | €15.20 | |
| SAG PANEER (G) * Pieces of cream cheese in a creamy spinach sauce . Served with tomato chutney. | €14.40 | |
| CHANA PANEER MASALA (G) * Lemon-flavored spicy chickpeas and cream cheese with chopped tomato and chili in a thick masala sauce. Served with tomato chutney. | | €14.50 |
| SHAHI PANEER (G) * Bread cheese in tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with tomato chutney. | €15.20 | |
| PANEER MASALA (G) * Fried cream cheese and peppers in a slightly hot tomato-chili-garlic ginger sauce. Served with tomato chutney . | | €15.30 |
| PANEER CHILLI (G) * Deep-fried cream cheese pieces with paprika and chili in a spicy tomato-onion-garlic-ginger-soy sauce. Served with tomato chutney. | | €15.70 |
PANEER BUTTER MASALA (G) * Pieces of L = lactose free, G = gluten free, VEGE = vegan, vegan | €15.80 |
Chicken Recipes
| KUKHURAKO MASU (G, L) * Chicken fillet pieces in tomato-onion-curry sauce. Served with mint tea. | €12.90 | |
KUKHURA VINDALOO (G, L) * | | €14.90 |
| KUKHURA CHILLI (G, L) * Deep fried chicken fillets glazed with cornmeal with paprika and chili in a spicy garlic-onion-ginger-soy-tomato sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €16.20 |
KUKHURA KORMA (G) * | €16.90 | |
KUKHURA DOPYAZA (G, L) * | | €16.90 |
| LASUNE KUKHURA KARAHI (G) * Chicken fillets in garlic-yogurt-tomato sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €16.90 |
| KUKHURA SAG KARAHI (G) * Chicken fillet pieces and fresh tomato in spinach ginger-coconut cream sauce. Served with mint tea. | €16.90 | |
| SHAHI KUKHURA MASALA (G) * Chicken fillets in garlic-cream-butter-cashew-almond sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €17.60 |
| HIMALAYA SPECIAL CHICKEN (G, L) * Chicken fillet in paprika-onion-garlic-tomato-chili-curry sauce. Served with mint tea. | €18.50 |
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.
Chicken dishes from a tandoori oven
| KUKHURA TIKKA (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori grilled chicken fillets. Served with mint tea. | €16.90 | |
| KUKHURA KOSELI (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori grilled chicken fillets in tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with mint tea. | €17.20 | |
| KUKHURA BUTTER MASALA (G *) Grilled chicken fillets in a tandoor oven in a spicy nut-coconut-tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with mint tea. | €17.10 | |
| KUKHURA PANEER MASALA (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori-grilled chicken fillets, cream cheese pieces and peppers in a hot and spicy tomato-onion-garlic-ginger-chili-masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €17.20 |
| HIMALI KEBAB (G) * Chicken fillets marinated in a cashew-nut-cream-herb mixture and grilled in a tandoori oven. Served with mint tea. | €17.40 | |
| KUKHURA TIKKA MASALA (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori grilled chicken fillets in a hot and spicy tomato-onion-garlic-ginger-chili-masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €17.40 |
| KUKHURA HANDI (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori grilled chicken fillets in lemon tomato-onion-ginger-garlic-coconut powder-chili sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €18.60 |
| KUKHURA CHHOILA (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori-grilled lemon chicken fillet slices fried with soybeans, spring onion, fresh chilli, onion, coriander and tomato. Served with mint tea. | | €18.70 |
| KUKHURA SIZZLER (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori grilled chicken fillets in a spicy tomato-garlic-ginger-onion sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €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 waiter
Sheep Foods
| KHASHIKO MASU (G, L) * Pieces of lamb fillet in tomato-onion-curry sauce. Served with mint tea. | €15.30 | |
| KHASI KOFTA (G, L) * Flavored minced lamb dumplings in a slightly spicy tomato-onion-ginger masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €15.40 |
| KHASI MOMO (L) * (Preparation takes about 25 minutes) Steamed lamb minced dumplings seasoned with various spices, coriander, garlic and ginger. Sabjee Soup is offered before serving, the serving does not contain rice. Garnished with tomato chutney. | €15.20 | |
| KHASHI LASUNE SAG (G, L) * Pieces of lamb fillet in spinach-garlic-ginger sauce. Served with mint tea. | €16.40 | |
| KHASHI KARAHI (G, L) * Lamb fillets in a slightly hot coconut-tomato-garlic-onion-ginger-curry sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €16.80 |
| KHASI TAMA (G *) Lamb fillets and bamboo in a spicy curry masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €17.20 |
| KHASI CHILLI (G, L) * Lamb fillets (deep fried), onion and paprika in a hot tomato-garlic-onion-ginger-chili soy sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €17.40 |
| KHASI KORMA (G) * Pieces of lamb fillet in curry-cashew cream sauce. Served with mint tea. | €17.60 |
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 from a tandoori oven
| KHASI KEBAB (G, L) * Grilled lamb skewers in a tandoori oven in a hot tomato-garlic-ginger-chili masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €16.80 |
| KHASHI TIKKA MASALA (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori-grilled lamb tenderloin pieces in a hot and spicy tomato-onion-garlic-ginger-chili-masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €18.90 |
| KHASHI MASALA HANDI (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori-grilled lamb fillets, browned peppers, tomatoes and cream cheese in a hot and spicy chili-garlic-ginger-coconut-onion sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €20.80 |
| KHASHI SEKUWA (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori-grilled lamb fillets with slightly seasoned and browned peppers, tomatoes and onions. Served with mint tea. | | €21.50 |
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.
Fish dishes
| 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. | | €17.80 |
| MACHHA KORMA (G, L) * Deep fried fish fillets in coconut-curry-cream-cashew-honey sauce. Served with mint tea. | €17.80 | |
| JHINGE MACCHA BUTTER MASALA (G) * Deep fried shrimp in a spicy nut-coconut-tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with mint tea. | €18.90 | |
| JHINGE MACHHA KOSELI (G) * Shrimp in tomato-butter-cream sauce. Served with mint tea. | €18.90 | |
| 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. | | €19.50 |
| JHINGE MACHHA LASUNE (G, L) * Fried prawns in a medium-flavored coconut-chili-garlic-onion-tomato sauce. Served with mint tea. | €19.50 | |
| JHINGE MACHHA MASALA (G, L) * Fried prawns and peppers in garlic-ginger-onion-chili-masala sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €19.50 |
| JHINGE MACHHA SIZZLER (G, L) * Deep fried prawns in chili-garlic-onion-tomato sauce. Served with mint chutney. | | €20.90 |
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.
Fish dishes from the tandoori oven
| MACHHA TIKKA (G, L) * Tandoori grilled fish fillets marinated in ginger-garlic-herb mixture. Served with mint tea. | | €18.70 |
| JHINGE MACHHA TANDOORI (G) * Herb-yoghurt marinated and tandoori-grilled giant prawns with browned peppers, tomatoes and onions. Served with mint tea. | | €22.00 |
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.
| MIXED KARAHI (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori-grilled chicken fillets and lamb tenderloin pieces, peppers and fresh tomatoes in a medium-strong ginger-chili sauce. Served with mint tea. | | €20.50 |
TANDOORI MIX MASALA (G) * | | €28.50 |
| HIMALAYA MIX SIZZLER (G) * Herb-yogurt marinated and tandoori grilled prawns, lamb tenderloin and chicken fillets with browned paprika, onion and tomato. Served with mint tea. | €29.50 |
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.
Garnish
PAPAD | € 2.50 |
| PLAIN NAAN | € 2.50 |
| GARLIC NAAN | € 3.20 |
| MIXED PICKLE | € 2.50 |
STRIPE | € 3.20 |
BASMATI RICE | € 3.50 |
| MAIN COURSE AS A SURFACE You can take any Main course without the side dishes included for 5 euros less . | |
Children’s Menu
The children’s menu is only for children under 12 years old.All main dishes include Basmati rice and naan bread.
| FRENCH FRIES | € 5.80 |
FRIED RICE (G, L) * | €7.20 |
| CHICKEN WITH FRENCH (G, L) * Deep fried chicken strips with french fries. | €8.60 |
| KUKHURAKO MASU (G, L) * Stewed chicken fillets in tomato-onion-curry sauce. | € 8.60 |
KUKHURA TIKKA (G) * | €8.60 |
KUKHURA KOSELI (G) * | € 8.90 |
KHASHIKO MASU (G, L) * | €8.90 |
PANEER KOSELI (G) * | €9.20 |
JHINGE MACHHA KOSELI (G) * | €9.20 |
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.
Desserts
| RASBARI Balls of cream cheese and semolina in cardamom flavored sugar syrup. | €4.50 | |
ICE CREAM PORTIONS | €5.00 | |
| HIMALI KERA Fried banana in honey syrup with ice cream and whipped cream. | €6.50 | |
KULFI | €6.50 |
Popular Dishes
BUTTER CHICKEN
17,40 €
KHUKURA TIKKA
17,40€
HIMALAYA SPECIAL THALI
23,90€
KHUKURA TIKA MASLA
17,90€
CHICKEN FRIED MOMO
16,90€
HIMALAYA TANDOORI MIX SIZZLER
29,50€
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Contact Info
- Phone: +358 9 647 551
- Ratakatu 1A, 00120, Helsinki
- himalaya.ravintola@gmail.com
Opening Hours
- Monday to Thursday 11-22
- Fridays 11-23
- Saturdays 12-23
- Sundays 12-22