Taste of Himalayas Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Taste of Himalayas, where culinary delights from the heart of the Himalayas come alive! Nestled in Calgary, AB, this inviting eatery offers an exquisite blend of Indian and Nepali specialties that promise to tantalize your taste buds.
- Indian Specialties: Indulge in the iconic Butter Chicken, perfectly cooked chicken simmered in a rich, buttery gravy, or savor the Saag with your choice of meat, bursting with authentic flavors.
- Nepali Delights: Try the Peanut Sadeko or the juicy Chicken Chilli Fried for an authentic taste of Nepal's vibrant cuisine.
- Soups & Salads: Start your meal with a refreshing Kuchumber Salad, a crisp blend of fresh veggies.
Dining here is more than just a meal; it’s an experience. The warm ambiance and friendly service create a welcoming atmosphere perfect for family and friends. Every dish reflects dedication and authenticity, making Taste of Himalayas a must-visit for food lovers looking for something exceptional.
Appetizer
Vegetable Pakora
Assortment of vegetables chopped and dipped in chickpea flour batter, fried and served with Tamarind sauce
Paneer Pakora
Indian cheese filled with coriander and mint chutney dipped in chickpea flour, fried and served with mint sauce
Chicken Pakora
Juicy chicken filet batter in chickpea flour, fried and served with mint sauce
Fish Pakora
Boneless fish filet batter in chickpea flour, fried and served with mint sauce
Onion Bhajia
Onions marinated in chickpea flour, lemon juice and traditional spices, deep fried and served with tamarind sauce
Samosa (vegetable/chicken/beef)
Triangular fried puffed pastry filled with mixed vegetables or choice of beef or chicken and spices served with tamarind sauce (2pcs)
Chat Papri
A medley of chickpeas, potatoes and flour crisp tossed with chutney and yoghurt
Papadum
Fried East Indian crackers made from spicy lentil and rice served with tamarind sauce
Taste of Himalayas Special Vegetarian Platter
A combination of veg. Samosa, Veg. Pakora, Paneer Pakora and onion bhajia served with assorted chutneys
Taste of Himalayas Special Non-Vegetarian Platter
A combination of chicken or beef samosa, fish pakora and chicken pakora served with assorted chutneys
Mulligatwani Soup (vegetable/chicken)
A South Indian specialty, lentil based, garnished with diced vegetable or chicken and rice
Soup of the Day
Ask one of our server for today's chef inspired creation
Kuchumber Salad
Fine cut cucumber, tomato, onion, carrot and coriander mixed with salt, pepper and fresh lemon juice
Garden Salad
Freshly cut slices of cucumber, onion, tomato, carrot garnished with lemon wedge and cilantro
Soup & Salad
Nepali Special
Momo (vegetable / chicken)
Steamed Nepali style Dumplings filled with Cheese, mixed vegetable or chicken and spices served with tomato-based home made spicy sauce (8pcs)
Sekuwa (chicken/lamb)
Tender Lamb or Chicken meat marinated with Nepalese spices and grilled on clay oven served on the bed of onion and bell pepper in sizzling plate
Vegetarian Sekuwa
Indian cottage cheese (paneer) marinated with Nepalese spices and grilled on clay oven served on the bed of onion and bell pepper in sizzling plate
Aloo Jeera
Potatoes simmered with cumin seeds, spiced with exotic Nepali spices
Mixed Vegetable (stir fried)
Seasonal mixed vegetables stir fried with garlic, ginger and Nepali spices
Chicken Chilli
Fried marinated boneless chicken stir fried with green peppers, onion, Nepali spices, soya sauce and herbs
Chowmein (Vegetable/chicken)
Wheat flour noodle stir fried with mixed vegetables or chicken, ginger, garlic, spices and soya sauce
Peanut Sadeko
Roasted split peanut mixed with chopped tomato, green chili, cilantro, onion, ginger, garlic and blended with salt, chat masala, red chili powder, lime juice and sesame oil
Nepali Khana (Dal-Bhat)
Lamb or Chicken (cooked in tomato based sauce) or Paneer (cooked in creamy tomato and cashew nut based sauce) accompanied with Saffron Rice, Dal (Yellow lentil), Rayo saag (broad leaf mustard), Green salad (slices of cucumber, tomato, red onion), spicy mixed pickle and Naan bread, finished with a cup of tea or coffee and mango rice pudding
Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in clay oven
Plain Naan
Leavened white flour bread baked in clay oven
Garlic Naan
Soft flour bread with fresh garlic and cilantro baked in clay oven
Butter Naan
Leavened white flour bread with butter baked in clay oven
Sesame Naan
Soft flour bread with sesame seed and baked in clay oven
Coconut Naan
Soft flour bread with coconut and honey baked in clay oven
Kasmari Naan
Soft flour bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts, simply a delicacy
Lachha Parathha
Flaky Layered Bread
Paratha (ALOO/ONION/PANEER)
Whole wheat bread stuffed with choice of spiced potatoes/Paneer/Onion
Masala Kulcha
Naan stuffed with potatoes, onions and spices
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with onion and spices
Cheese Kulcha
Naan stuffed with paneer and spices
Keema Kulcha
Naan stuffed with ground lamb or chicken and spices
Indian Bread
Indian Specialties
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken breast baked and cooked in our special gravy made of butter and authentic spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken breast baked and cooked in creamy tomato sauce, bell pepper, onion and spices
Saag (CHICKEN/LAMB/BEEF/GOAT)
Choice of Boneless meat cooked in fresh spinach, tomato, onion, garlic, ginger and authentic Indian spices
Karahi (CHICKEN/LAMB/GOAT/BEEF)
Boneless chicken cooked with a blend of chopped bell pepper, onion, tomato and Indian spices
Vindaloo (CHICKEN/LAMB/BEEF/PRAWN)
Choice of boneless meat cooked with potato, crushed red chill peppers, vinegar, coriander, cumin and cinnamon
Curry (CHICKEN/LAMB/GOAT/BEEF)
Choice of meat cooked with fresh onion, tomato, garlic, ginger and authentic spices garnished with coriander
Korma (CHICKEN/LAMB/GOAT/BEEF/PRAWN)
Choice of meat cooked in cashew nut and mild spiced cream sauce
Mango Chicken
Tender chicken breast cooked in creamy mango, tomato and cashew nut sauce
Rogan Josh (LAMB)
Boneless lamb meat cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, authentic spices and homemade yogurt
Fish Curry
Marinated fish pieces cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and lemon juice in medium hot spices
Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked in carom seeds, onion, tomato and spices
Malai Kofta
Deep fried paneer and potato balls coated with malai and dipped in cashew nut based sauce
Shahi Paneer
Homemade Indian cheese cooked in creamy tomato, ginger, garlic and cashew nut sauce
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach pureed and cooked with homemade cottage cheese and finish with exotic spices
Paneer Makhani
Indian cottage cheese cooked in our special gravy made of butter and authentic spices
Chana Masala
Chickpeas prepared in authentic Indian spices with onions and tomatoes
Dal Makhani
Stewed black lentils and red kidney beans sauteed with tomato, onion, garlic and cream
Palak Dal
Yellow lentil cooked with pureed spinach
Dal Masoor
Yellow lentils cooked in light spices
Aloo Gobhi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in Himalayan herbs
Aloo Mutter
Potatoes and green peas cooked in Himalayan herbs
Mutter Mushroom
Green peas and mushroom cooked in Himalayan herbs
Okra Masala
Freshly cut okra cooked with onion, tomato and spices finished with coriander leaves
Eggplant Bhartha
Roasted Eggplant cooked with tomato, ginger, and green peas
Paneer Lababdar
Cottage cheese prepared in tomato and onion gravy with a hint of coriander
Vegetable Jalfrezie
Mixed vegetable cooked with tomatoes, onion, and spices
Mutter Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese and green peas cooked in exotic spices, tossed with tomato and fresh cilantro
Navarattan Korma
Garden fresh vegetables cooked in cashew nut Korma sauce
Vegetarian
Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Baked casserole of basmati rice and chicken: richly flavored with saffron, cashew nuts and raisins
Lamb Biryani
Lean cubes of lamb and saffron basmati rice cooked slowly with cashew nuts and raisins
Shrimp Biriyani
Baked casserole of basmati rice and shrimp, richly flavored with saffron, cashew nuts and raisins
Vegetables Biryani
Mixed vegetables with basmati rice baked with rich saffron flavor, Cashew nuts and raisins
Chili Paneer
Chili Chicken
Chili Lamb
Chili Prawn
Vegetable Manchurian
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Indo-Chinese Special
Tandoori Special
Tandoori Chicken
A classic creation of tandoori cuisine; chicken marinated overnight in pressed yoghurt and spices cooked in clay oven
Chicken Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in clay oven
Chicken Malai Tikka
Tender boneless chicken breast marinated in cheese and yoghurt with spices cooked in clay oven
Fish Tikka
Boneless fish marinated overnight in Indian spices and roasted in clay oven
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of marinated homemade cottage cheese, pepper, tomato and onion cooked in clay oven
Tandoori Gobhi
Cauliflower marinated in herbs and spices, slowly cooked in clay oven
Tandoori Prawn
Large juicy prawns marinated overnight in garlic, ginger, onion and spices, cooked to perfection in clay oven
Seekh Kabab (chicken/lamb/beef)
Juicy minced chicken, lamb or beef meat with special herb and spices skewered and cooked in clay oven
TOH Special Mixed Grill
A combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, tandoori prawn, seekh kebab, chicken malai tikka cooked in clay oven
Basmati Rice
Plain Basmati Rice
Peas Pulao
Saffron Rice
Coconut Rice
Side Dishes
Chutneys
Mango Chutney
Mint/Tamarind Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Raita Mix
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Aromatic basmati rice pudding sprinkled with cashew nut
Gulab Jamun
Spongy milky balls soaked in rose scented syrup (2pcs)
Rasmalai
Delightful Indian cheese patties in milk cream (2pcs)
Mango Kulfi
Traditional Indian mango ice cream