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The HimalayasGreat Food From the Top of the Worldby Maggie Heyn Richardson
Dishes like these and more — authentic fare from India and Nepal — are what you'll find at The Himalayas, a cheery new restaurant located amid the hustle and bustle of Sherwood Forest Boulevard. With plenty of flavor-packed selections and a vibe that's pleasing and calm, The Himalayas is a great stop for an affordable buffet lunch, a cozy dinner for two, or a night out with the family.
Committed to excellence, Chef Thapa makes his own fresh paneer, the mild cube-shaped cheese served with either delectable creamed spinach or with fresh green peas in rich tomato gravy. Thapa's wife accompanies him in the kitchen, and her specialty is the beloved naan, Indian flat bread made of wheat, milk, yeast and water and formed into perfect discs. The discs are thrown onto the side of the blistering tandoor oven where they become simultaneously crispy and chewy. They're removed, slathered with butter, then, mmmmm, brought to your table. Recently, Thapa rolled out additional menu items. They've added more specialties from Nepal, dishes that are generally lighter than their Indian counterparts. And, a children's menu features both chicken nuggets and fries, and healthier selections like grilled chicken or shrimp with rice. You won't find beef or pork anywhere on the menu, but there is no shortage of lamb, goat, chicken, shrimp, fish, and vegetables. The Himalayas is also happy to feature to go service for individuals and large groups. With friendly, attentive service, a relaxed quaint interior, and unique authentic fare, this new Baton Rouge restaurant is a must. Try it, and you'll be on top of the world.
"The gentle approach to dining The Himalayas Restaurant Nepali and Indian Cuisine 3851 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard Great Lunch Buffet! Now serving fine wines. STARTING JAN. 5, THE HIMALAYAS WILL BE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE (225) 295-4490
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Have you tried the Himalayas yet? If you do, you'll want to return. Start off with an order of pakora, crispy veggie or meat fritters served with dark, tangy tamarind sauce. Next, sink your teeth into meltaway tandoori chicken, marinated for 24 hours in spices and yogurt, then lowered into the fiery clay oven known as a tandoor. And for dessert, savor the cardamom-spiked fried balls of dough known as gulab jaamun as you sip rich, spiced Himalayan tea.
Bhawan Thapa, a native of Nepal, has cooked in Indian restaurants in New York and Baton Rouge for the past 25 years. He designed a comfortable atmosphere and menu replete with classic selections from their native countries.
