Taste of the Himalayas

Berkeley, CA

Taste of the Himalayas has excellent vegan options and a dedicated vegan menu section, featuring dishes like Vegetable Chow Mein and Tofu Chili.

Top Picks

Nimki Chaat

Contains yogurt, spices, onion, homemade cracker, garbanzo, and chutney. We suggest removing the yogurt.

Veg. Chili Momo

Contains vegetable filling, onion, momo dough, chili sauce, and bell pepper. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pumpkin Curry

Contains spices, sauce, and pumpkin. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Papadam

Contains mint sauce, and lentil wafers. We suggest removing the yogurt-based mint sauce.

Tofu Chili

Contains tomato, tofu, soy sauce, onion, and bell pepper. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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Full Menu

Vegan and Vegetarian Appetizers

Please let us know if you are allergic to anything. Some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

Nimki Chaat

Contains yogurt, spices, onion, homemade cracker, garbanzo, and chutney. We suggest removing the yogurt.

Samosa Chaat

Contains yogurt, samosa, chutney, and chana. We suggest removing the yogurt.

Veg. Chili Momo (8 Pieces)

Contains vegetable filling, onion, momo dough, chili sauce, and bell pepper. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Papadam (2 Pieces)

Contains mint sauce, and lentil wafers. We suggest removing the yogurt-based mint sauce.

Veg. Momo (8 Pieces)

Contains spinach, onion, dumpling wrapper, cilantro, and cabbage. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Veg. Jhol Momo (8 Pieces)

Contains vegetable filling, momo dough, and jhol sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Vegetable Chow Mein

Contains spices, soy sauce, seasonal vegetables, and chow mein noodles. The chow mein noodles may be non-vegan.

Himalayan Salad

Contains tomatoes, organic mixed greens, olive oil, mint, honey, cucumber, carrots, and balsamic vinegar. We suggest removing the honey.

Eggplant Pakora

Contains spices, garbanzo flour batter, and eggplant. We suggest removing the yogurt sauce.

Samosa (2 Pieces)

Contains potatoes, peas, and pastry dough. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Veg. Pakora (5 Pieces)

Contains pakora batter, mixed vegetables, and besan (chickpea flour). We suggest removing the yogurt-based mint sauce.

Cholle Bhature (2 Pieces)

Contains chole, chutney, and bhature. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Vegetarian Tarkari (Curry Dishes)

All dishes are served with brown basmati rice, white basmati rice, or plain naan. Items are vegan with choice of your level of spicy: mild, medium, or spicy. Please let us know if you are allergic to anything, as some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

Pumpkin Curry

Contains spices, sauce, and pumpkin. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Cauliflower & Potato (Aloo Gobi)

Contains tomato-based sauce, potato, onion, and cauliflower. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Palak Mushroom

Contains tomato-based sauce, palak (spinach), onion, and mushroom. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tofu Chili

Contains tomato, tofu, soy sauce, onion, and bell pepper. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chana Masala

Contains tomato-based sauce, onion, and garbanzo beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mixed Vegetables (Mismas Tarkari)

Contains onion tomato sauce, and mixed vegetables. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bhindi Tarkari

Contains tomato, onion, okra, and homemade spices. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Aloo Sag

Contains spices, spinach, and potato cubes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tofu Saag

Contains tofu, spices, and spinach. This item may contain dairy.

Dessert

Please let us know if you are allergic to anything. Some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

Vegan Coconut Kulfi

Contains sugar, and coconut. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Family Pack

Family Pack

Contains papadam, green mint chutney, curries, a choice of basmati rice, or naan, and a choice of veggie pakora, or veggie samosa. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Biryani

A traditional dish made with highly seasoned rice and choice of meat, shrimp, or vegetables. Biryani is prepared with a mild plus spicy level and cannot be cooked mild due to the various whole spices used in the slow cooking process. Please let us know if you are allergic to anything, as some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

Veg. Biryani

Contains mixed vegetables, basmati rice, and biryani masala. We suggest removing the raita. This item may contain dairy.

Side Order

Please let us know if you are allergic to anything. Some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

Plain Paratha

Contains paratha. This item may contain ghee.

Tandoori Roti

Contains whole wheat flour, and tandoori roti. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mango Chutney

Contains mango chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mixed Pickle

Contains mixed pickles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Basmati Rice

Contains basmati rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Brown Rice

Contains brown rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tandoori Dishes

Served with sautéed onions, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, and spinach. Comes with lentil soup and rice or plain naan.

No vegan options.

Chicken Curry Dishes

All dishes are served with brown basmati rice, white basmati rice, or plain naan. Option to choose your level of spiciness: mild, medium, or spicy. Please let us know if you are allergic to anything, as some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

No vegan options.

Lamb Curry Dishes

All dishes are served with brown or white basmati rice or plain naan. Items are vegan and can be made mild, medium, or spicy. Please let us know if you are allergic to anything, as some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

No vegan options.

Seafood Fish Dishes

All dishes are served with brown basmati rice, white basmati rice, or plain naan. Items marked with *** are vegan. Choose your level of spiciness: mild, medium, or spicy. Please let us know if you are allergic to anything, as some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

No vegan options.

Non-Veg Appetizers

Please let us know if you are allergic to anything. Some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

No vegan options.

Seafood Shrimp Dishes

All dishes are served with brown basmati rice, white basmati rice, or plain naan. Items are vegan with your choice of level of spiciness: mild, medium, or spicy. Please let us know if you are allergic to anything, as some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

No vegan options.

Goat Dishes

All dishes are served with brown or white basmati rice or plain naan. Items are vegan with choice of your level of spicy: mild, medium, or spicy. Please let us know if you are allergic to anything, as some of the dishes may have soy, dairy, or nuts. Our house special sauce is based on tomatoes, onion, and spices. Most of the dishes are gluten-free.

No vegan options.