Himali Bistro

4.7

12 Reviews

$31 to $50

Nepalese

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Nepalese, Indian, Contemporary Indian
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:30–22:00
Phone number
(650) 931-4763
Website
http://www.himalibistro.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

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

Donati, MerlotUS$50.00
- 13gUS$0.00
Dry Creek, Cabernet SauvignonUS$20.00
(375ml)
- 13gUS$0.00
La Gerla Poggio, SangioveseUS$50.00
- 13gUS$0.00
Draper Carte D’or, ChampagneUS$65.00
- ProseccoUS$36.00
Cava Mont MarcalUS$36.00
- 10gUS$0.00
Epiphany, Grenache BlancUS$52.00
- 14gUS$0.00
White Haven, Sauvignon BlancUS$45.00
- 12gUS$0.00
Fess Parker ChardonnayUS$50.00
- 13gUS$0.00
Fleur De Mer, RoseUS$45.00
- 12gUS$0.00
Language of Yes, Central Coast, CA RoseUS$58.00
- 15gUS$0.00
La Jolie Fleur, Rose, FR
Quady Electra Black, MoscatoUS$36.00
- 10gUS$0.00

Beers

Taj Indian LagerUS$7.00
Bottled beers
Nepali lagerUS$7.00
Bottled beers
Lagunitas IPAUS$7.00
Bottled beers
HeinekenUS$7.00
Bottled beers

Nonalcoholic drinks

Mango lassiUS$5.00
Mango pulp, yogurt, saffron and hint of sugar
Soda paaniUS$5.00
Sparkling water with spices; a Nepalese favorite
SodaUS$4.00
EspressoUS$4.00
San PellegrinoUS$6.00

Appetizers

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

From our Tandoor

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

From our Wok

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

Entrees

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

Desserts

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

Sides and Extras

Plain naanUS$4.00
Butter naanUS$5.00
Cheese naanUS$5.00
Side naanUS$7.00
Garlic naanUS$5.00
Pesto naanUS$6.00
Basmati RiceUS$3.00
Brown RiceUS$4.00
Side SaladUS$7.00
Organic mixed greensUS$7.00
Tomatoes, cucumber in a cumin vinaigrette dressing

What 12 people are saying

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
Neighbourhood 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 23 February 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 15 February 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 2 February 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 31 January 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 6 January 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 22 December 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 7 December 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 1 December 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 booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1251 Broadway, Burlingame, CA 94010-3423

Additional information

Area
Burlingame
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:30–22:00
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

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

Himali Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Wines

Donati, MerlotUS$50.00

Dry Creek, Cabernet SauvignonUS$20.00

La Gerla Poggio, SangioveseUS$50.00

Draper Carte D’or, ChampagneUS$65.00

Cava Mont MarcalUS$36.00

Epiphany, Grenache BlancUS$52.00

White Haven, Sauvignon BlancUS$45.00

Fess Parker ChardonnayUS$50.00

Fleur De Mer, RoseUS$45.00

Language of Yes, Central Coast, CA RoseUS$58.00

La Jolie Fleur, Rose, FR

Quady Electra Black, MoscatoUS$36.00

Beers

Taj Indian LagerUS$7.00

Nepali lagerUS$7.00

Lagunitas IPAUS$7.00

HeinekenUS$7.00

Nonalcoholic drinks

Mango lassiUS$5.00

Soda paaniUS$5.00

SodaUS$4.00

EspressoUS$4.00

San PellegrinoUS$6.00

Appetizers

KwatiUS$7.00

Mushroom soupUS$7.00

Peppered mushroomsUS$9.00

SaladUS$10.00

MomosUS$16.00

BaraUS$11.00

Mustang alooUS$11.00

CalamariUS$16.00

Himali paneer chilliUS$16.00

Gobi manchurianUS$12.00

Pesto paneerUS$16.00

Crab cakesUS$16.00

SamosasUS$9.00

Himali chicken chiliUS$14.00

From our Tandoor

Lamb kebabUS$17.00

Tandoori chickenUS$15.00

Cholia Chicken kebabUS$17.00

Tandoori prawnsUS$17.00

From our Wok

Chow meinUS$14.00

Bhuteko bhaatUS$14.00

Entrees

SalmonUS$25.00

Chicken tikka masalaUS$20.00

Paneer tikka masalaUS$20.00

BiryaniUS$18.00

Pesto noodlesUS$18.00

Bheda ko masuUS$22.00

Butter chickenUS$21.00

Paneer butter masalaUS$21.00

Desserts

Gulab jamunUS$10.00

CheesecakeUS$12.00

RasmalaiUS$10.00

Sides and Extras

Plain naanUS$4.00

Butter naanUS$5.00

Cheese naanUS$5.00

Side naanUS$7.00

Garlic naanUS$5.00

Pesto naanUS$6.00

Basmati RiceUS$3.00

Brown RiceUS$4.00

Side SaladUS$7.00

Organic mixed greensUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Himali Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?