Himali Bistro

4.7

12 Reviews

$31 to $50

Nepalese

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

Himali Bistro is a culinary delight that blends the vibrant spices and traditional cooking techniques of Nepali and Indian cuisine to transport your taste buds on a flavorful journey inspired by the majestic Himalayan region. At this modern restaurant, each dish is crafted with care and expertise to evoke the essence of the mountains, offering a fusion of unique flavors that pay homage to the diverse culinary heritage of the region.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Nepalese, Indian, Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 931-4763
Website
http://www.himalibistro.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1251 Broadway, Burlingame, CA 94010-3423
Neighborhood
Burlingame
Parking details
None
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Donati, Merlot$50.00
- 13g$0.00
Dry Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon$20.00
(375ml)
- 13g$0.00
La Gerla Poggio, Sangiovese$50.00
- 13g$0.00
Draper Carte D’or, Champagne$65.00
- Prosecco$36.00
Cava Mont Marcal$36.00
- 10g$0.00
Epiphany, Grenache Blanc$52.00
- 14g$0.00
White Haven, Sauvignon Blanc$45.00
- 12g$0.00
Fess Parker Chardonnay$50.00
- 13g$0.00
Fleur De Mer, Rose$45.00
- 12g$0.00
Language of Yes, Central Coast, CA Rose$58.00
- 15g$0.00
La Jolie Fleur, Rose, FR
Quady Electra Black, Moscato$36.00
- 10g$0.00

Beers

Taj Indian Lager$7.00
Bottled beers
Nepali lager$7.00
Bottled beers
Lagunitas IPA$7.00
Bottled beers
Heineken$7.00
Bottled beers

Nonalcoholic drinks

Mango lassi$5.00
Mango pulp, yogurt, saffron and hint of sugar
Soda paani$5.00
Sparkling water with spices; a Nepalese favorite
Soda$4.00
Espresso$4.00
San Pellegrino$6.00

Appetizers

Kwati$7.00
Traditional Nepali soup with nine types of sprouted beans and cilantro garnish
Mushroom soup$7.00
Garlic, mushrooms, cream, cumin, kasuri methi
Peppered mushrooms$9.00
Portobello and crimini mushrooms sautéed with onions, garlic in a fragrant Indian spice mix
Salad$10.00
Mixed organic greens, roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, house made cumin vinaigrette and parmesan
- tandoor chicken$6.00
- shrimp$8.00
- salmon$11.00
Momos$16.00
Traditional Nepali steamed dumplings served over achar sauce. Choice of vegan OR vegetarian OR chicken
Bara$11.00
Traditional Nepalese lentil pancakes made with ginger, garlic and chilies. Add ground chicken $3, egg $2
Mustang aloo$11.00
Nepalese favorite potatoes wedges, Nepalese pepper, garlic and spices
Calamari$16.00
Lightly drenched deep fried squid served with a house made Nepali achar aioli
Himali paneer chilli$16.00
Wok sautéed paneer in Indo-Nepalese chili garlic sauce with onions, bell peppers, green onion garnish
Gobi manchurian$12.00
Fried cauliflower florets in Indo-Nepalese chili garlic sauce with onions, bell peppers and bell peppers garnish
Pesto paneer$16.00
Paneer marinated in pesto grilled in tandoor with onions and a cilantro garnish
Crab cakes$16.00
Succulent lump crab served over mint chutney Nepali achar aioli drizzle and cilantro micro green garnish
Samosas$9.00
Traditional Indian samosas with potatoes and vegetables served over mint chutney and tamarind drizzle
Himali chicken chili$14.00
Marinated fried chicken sautéed in Indo-Nepalese chili garlic sauce with onions, bell peppers

From our Tandoor

Lamb kebab$17.00
Indian style marinated lamb cubes served over mint pickled onions and cilantro
Tandoori chicken$15.00
Marinated leg quartered chicken served over mint chutney, pickled onions
Cholia Chicken kebab$17.00
Traditional Nepali grilled lamb marinated in Newari spices and mustard oil served with salad and rice
Tandoori prawns$17.00
Jumbo shrimp marinated in spices served over mint chutney and pickled onions

From our Wok

Chow mein$14.00
Traditional Nepali stir fry noodles sauteed with onions, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage
Bhuteko bhaat$14.00
Nepalese fried rice with onions, bell peppers, carrots, cabbage

Entrees

Salmon$25.00
Marinated tandoor salmon served with mustang aloo, rice blend and stir fry vegetables
Chicken tikka masala$20.00
Tandoor roasted chicken in a creamy mild spicy sauce with aromatic spices served with rice
Paneer tikka masala$20.00
Marinated paneer in a creamy mild spicy sauce with aromatic spices served with rice
- chicken$5.00
- seafood$10.00
- lamb$8.00
Biryani$18.00
Aromatic basmati rice, mesmerizing aromas of spices, herbs & caramelized onions and veggies
- chicken$5.00
- seafood$10.00
- lamb$8.00
Pesto noodles$18.00
House made cumin cilantro pesto, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, herbs, onions and veggies
Bheda ko masu$22.00
Nepali lamb curry simmered with fragrant spices, caramelized onions until fork-tender, served with rice
Butter chicken$21.00
Marinated roasted chicken in a mild spicy sauce with aromatic spices served with rice
Paneer butter masala$21.00
Marinated paneer in a mild spicy sauce with aromatic spices served with rice

Desserts

Gulab jamun$10.00
Fried dough balls made from milk solids and semolina soaked in cardamom, rose water and saffron syrup
Cheesecake$12.00
NY style cheesecake
Rasmalai$10.00
Spongy discs of Indian cottage cheese soaked in a thickened, sweetened milk

Sides and Extras

Plain naan$4.00
Butter naan$5.00
Cheese naan$5.00
Side naan$7.00
Garlic naan$5.00
Pesto naan$6.00
Basmati Rice$3.00
Brown Rice$4.00
Side Salad$7.00
Organic mixed greens$7.00
Tomatoes, cucumber in a cumin vinaigrette dressing

What 12 people are saying

Himali Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Himali Bistro offers "excellent Nepali food" with a "genuine and friendly" service experience. Guests rave about the "fantastic" dishes like butter chicken and Nepalese lamb curry, with naan praised as the "best we have ever had." The attentive and delightful owner enhances the charming Broadway dining spot.

12 Reviews

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Douglas VIP
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What great food! The owners and staff are family and personally serve and make great recommendations.
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Isabella
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time at Himalyi and it never disappoints! The tandoori prawns are delicious as was the chicken chili appetizer. I also really enjoyed the aloo manchurian but beware, it does have a kick to it! The service is also a standout here. They're so kind and friendly.
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Rick VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Nepali food with friendly service! A great neighborhood restaurant experience.
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Priyanka
Orlando4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent, hot and very tasty! Our host was always checking to see if we enjoyed our food and if there was any feedback to allow them to progress and make things better! They staff was very sweet, would definitely go back!
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Leslie VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is fantastic and the service is so genuine and friendly. Lots of guidance if you’re not familiar with their food. A great addition to Broadway!
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Regina VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I scheduled a dinner with one of our partners and everyone loved the place! Food was delicious and the staff was very attentive. We will definitely be coming back!
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Frank VIP
San Francisco28 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We very much enjoyed our dinner and found the wait staff to be very friendly. I would comment that the wine list is limited and quite expensive. we will definitely return.
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Nancy
San Francisco62 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A new place with a delightful owner. He guided us on the menu and we were pleased with our meal.
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Ann VIP
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience and a delicious dinner. The owner was very nice and the presentation of the food was very appetizing. Everything tasted great.
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Christy
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful! had the butter chicken and the Nepalese lamb curry. Both were fantastic…..the spice balance was perfect. The Naan was the best we have ever had….buttery yet delightfully crispy. We look forward to returning and trying other offerings.
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FAQs

Himali Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 931-4763.

Himali Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1251 Broadway, Burlingame, CA 94010-3423

Additional information

Neighborhood
Burlingame
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Nepalese, Indian, Contemporary Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.himalibistro.com/
Phone number
(650) 931-4763

Himali Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Wines

Donati, Merlot$50.00

Dry Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon$20.00

La Gerla Poggio, Sangiovese$50.00

Draper Carte D’or, Champagne$65.00

Cava Mont Marcal$36.00

Epiphany, Grenache Blanc$52.00

White Haven, Sauvignon Blanc$45.00

Fess Parker Chardonnay$50.00

Fleur De Mer, Rose$45.00

Language of Yes, Central Coast, CA Rose$58.00

La Jolie Fleur, Rose, FR

Quady Electra Black, Moscato$36.00

Beers

Taj Indian Lager$7.00

Nepali lager$7.00

Lagunitas IPA$7.00

Heineken$7.00

Nonalcoholic drinks

Mango lassi$5.00

Soda paani$5.00

Soda$4.00

Espresso$4.00

San Pellegrino$6.00

Appetizers

Kwati$7.00

Mushroom soup$7.00

Peppered mushrooms$9.00

Salad$10.00

Momos$16.00

Bara$11.00

Mustang aloo$11.00

Calamari$16.00

Himali paneer chilli$16.00

Gobi manchurian$12.00

Pesto paneer$16.00

Crab cakes$16.00

Samosas$9.00

Himali chicken chili$14.00

From our Tandoor

Lamb kebab$17.00

Tandoori chicken$15.00

Cholia Chicken kebab$17.00

Tandoori prawns$17.00

From our Wok

Chow mein$14.00

Bhuteko bhaat$14.00

Entrees

Salmon$25.00

Chicken tikka masala$20.00

Paneer tikka masala$20.00

Biryani$18.00

Pesto noodles$18.00

Bheda ko masu$22.00

Butter chicken$21.00

Paneer butter masala$21.00

Desserts

Gulab jamun$10.00

Cheesecake$12.00

Rasmalai$10.00

Sides and Extras

Plain naan$4.00

Butter naan$5.00

Cheese naan$5.00

Side naan$7.00

Garlic naan$5.00

Pesto naan$6.00

Basmati Rice$3.00

Brown Rice$4.00

Side Salad$7.00

Organic mixed greens$7.00

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