Cafe Himalaya

New York, NY · Tibetan restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in New York
#1240
of 9901 restaurants
City Percentile
79%
rating percentile
Address
Cafe Himalaya, 78 E 1st St, New York, NY 10009
Phone
(212) 358-0160
Website
cafehimalaya.weebly.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

Cafe Himalaya is a restaurant located in New York, NY. It is one of 9,901 restaurants listed in New York. Its 4.7-star rating is above the New York city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Cafe Himalaya

cozy Tibetan/Himalayan restaurant in the heart of the Lower East Side. No BYOB, No reservations. Walk in only.

Hours

Saturday12 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Elaine · Feb 2026

Overall it was a good experience! Crowded but cozy and local spot in a popular neighborhood. Despite the vibes the food did not hit the mark. Noodles did not taste like much. It was missing salt and flavor. It tasted like I was eating unseasoned noodles. However, they tried & didn’t skimp on the toppings (I guess). Points are mostly for the vibes !

★★★★★ 5.0 Anna · Feb 2026

is my go to spot when I am in the neighborhood. Everything I have had is so good. There is both comfort and uniqueness in the food that I have honestly not found anywhere else. Favorite dishes. The 19 Chili Dofu is incredible. I ordered it on a whim once and I am not even a big tomato or bell pepper person, which are the two main ingredients, but it is so delicious. I am literally hungry thinking about it as I write this. I also love the Thang and the momos. It is walk in only and often has a line. It can get a little noisy, and the bathroom is down a very steep staircase. Even with that, it is absolutely worth it.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Mei Deng · Feb 2026

Pretty small interior w/ a couple of tables. Got take out. Yummy Tibetan food! - Chili chicken ($15.99): 9/10, I really liked the flavor! Would get again - Chasha momo ($12.99): 7/10, yummy, but not as good as my Tibetan friend’s mom’s momos. Prob wouldn’t get again - Mango lassi ($5.50): 6/10, thick, but more yogurt flavor than mango flavor

★★★★★ 5.0 Tito · Dec 2025

You wouldn’t think much of this place from how small and run down it is. We went by on a Saturday night and it was packed. Quick turn around, got seated in 15-20min. Chili Chicken and Chili Bofu were best items we ordered. The Chai Tea Latte was also amazing. Would definitely go again. Quick and easy service. Super affordable for the area!

★★★★★ 5.0 Veronika Furbergerova · Aug 2025

My friends and enjoyed the experience and food which was fast, informative and tasty. Our favorite was steamed beef mono dumplings. Honestly all of the beverages are incredibly tasty, we got both versions of lasso, Thai tea, Himalayan tea (very acquired taste reminding us of popcorn). The food was tasty, amazing prices. They add 4% service fee for a card use so that's something to keep on mind. Though I had a great experience!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Tibetan restaurantAsian restaurantNepalese restaurantVegetarian restaurant

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