Himalayan Bistro, Indian and Nepali Cuisine - Reading (PA)

5 /5 Effie Hopkins: We are far from home, just visiting, and noticed this place has excellent reviews so we gave them a try. My Butter Paneer Masala was very good. Fresh & flavorful. I was given a spiciness choice so I asked for “mild”. Other dishes our party ordered were Thakali Thali (Nepalese dish) and Chicken Tikka Masala. All delicious. We enjoyed an order of steamed momo & butter naan as well & though we REALLY wanted to eat it all, it was just too much food for 3. I must mention the friendly, humble & welcoming service we were provided too. We would happily return!

5 /5 Amber Lee Q: Beautiful restaurant Service went above and beyond. Pani puri was delicious and refreshing. Shrimp Vindaloo Mild had a might spice with a TON of flavor. Goat Korma Mild was rich and savory. I highly recommend this spot! Portion sizes are perfect

5 /5 sequoia Weibel: The employees were super friendly, accommodating, and easy going/ mellow! We got the lamb chops, tandoori chicken, appetizers, and vegetarian options. All of our dishes were delicious. Would highly recommend the lamb chops- perfectly cooked!

5 /5 Victoria Stewart: The food here is amazing!!! Hands down the BEST indian food I have had on the east coast, and I grew up in the Philly suburbs. My dad I both ordered medium chicken korma and it was the perfect level of spiciness! My husband ordered the lamb tikka masala and was super happy with his meal too. My 3 kids also enjoyed their mild butter chicken. Overall I am so happy I found this place. I’ve missed good Indian food since I moved to the Reading area 7 years ago. I didn’t get any pictures because all the food was devoured before I even thought of it. ****got a picture of my daughters leftover butter chicken!!! So yummy!!! UPDATE 7/27/2025 Went again and took pictures this time. So good!!!

1 /5 Priyanka Wosti: Great Atmosphere & Service, But Food Lacks Authenticity and Flavor We recently dined here and were impressed by the overall experience outside of the kitchen. The atmosphere was excellent, and the service provided by the staff was attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, the food quality was drastically below average and not at all authentic. We found the cuisine to be a heavily modified version of traditional dishes, compromising the flavor profile: Pani Puri (1/10): It was overpoweringly sweet, missing the typical balance of spice and tang( sourness) Biryani(3/10): It tasted more like plain fried rice—it was severely under-seasoned and lacked essential salt. The vegetables were undercooked. Momo: 5/10 We were unable to eat either dish and ultimately left the food uneaten as it was not worth taking home. If you are seeking truly authentic Indian cuisine, this may not be the place for you.