Himalayan Curry House is tucked away in a little shopping plaza on La Salle Avenue, but don't let this restaurant's unassuming location fool you. This place packs some powerful flavor. The menu is focused on Himalayan, Nepalese, and Indian cuisines, which means lots of curry, lots of spice, and lots of rich sauce.

Customer favorites include the lamb tikka masala and the pumpkin curry (which is also vegan), as well as the house-made naan bread. If you're interested in a truly authentic culinary experience, consider ordering one of the "thali" plates. These traditional plates have small portions of at least eight or ten different dishes, each of which will showcase a contrasting flavor profile. The idea is to ensure you get at least a small taste of each major flavor group within your meal. There are a few tables in this small restaurant, and you are welcome to enjoy your meal in-house. Yelp reviewers note, however, that most of the business here is for take-out meals.

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