Serves meat, vegan options available. Just off the main street is a small family-owned restaurant that offers, on one side of the menu, the vegetarian and vegan choices, and displays the "vegan" logo. This section of the menu lists many choices, including traditional Indian and Nepalese dishes. The veggie momos are vegan, and several of the other appetizers are, as well. They also have nightly specials. The food is served in a traditional way with jasmine/basmati rice. Entrees without the vegan demarkation can be made vegan. Let them know your dietary preferences as rice pudding containing dairy is given out with many entrees but will be substituted for pineapple for vegans. The servers are helpful, and the kitchen will accommodate special dietary requests whenever possible. It is a small restaurant, in a very busy international tourist area. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm.
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101 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, Colorado, USA, 80517
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- Outdoor seating
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41 Reviews
First Review by smasheasy
Mateohecktic
Points +274
Needs More Flavor, But Not Bad - Edit
Read moreStarted off with the vegetarian samosas. These were made perfectly with a crisp outside and perfectly cooked inside. I ordered the Tikka Masala with tofu and asked to make it vegan since it stipulated a vegan option on the menu. I don't usually see tofu options at Inidian restaurants, so this piqued my curiosity. There was not much spice flavor. I'm not talking about the spiciness but the actual complexity and presence of your typical Indian spices. I gathered this was due to being in a tourist-heavy town, so they otped to lessen the flavor to better suit all palates. My wife, who is not vegan, also said her dish lacked the desired Indian flavor, so it was not just my dish.
Pros: Plenty of vegan options, Tofu options, too
Cons: Tikka masala needs more flavor
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96_leaves
Points +49
Good option - Edit
The server was extremely good with dealing with vegan options. Offers a wide selection of vegan options, all extremely tasty and vegetable based. The portion sizes could do with some adjustments, but I was pleasantly surprised as to the quality of the food.
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AmandaHoudeschell
Points +136
Lunch special was a great deal! - Edit
They had two vegan lunch specials when we went - chana masala and aloo gobi. The special usually comes with naan and rice but since they can't make the naan vegan, they brought us extra rice. For $11 the special was a great deal, the curry was enough for two meals for us. The server was also very friendly!
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microfauna
Points +1886
Mixed Bag - Edit
Himalayan Curry is on the Main Street and offers a combination plates, however the yoghurt and naan portion are not vegan (you can sub chickpeas for the dairy and purchase roti).
Read moreThe samosa and daal were by far my favorite. The bangan bharta and Chana masala were no bueno. The former is mushy and the latter tastes likes it’s from a can.
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Baugust
Points +247
Excellent - Edit
There are a large number of vegetarian and vegan dishes listed in the menu. The (non-vegan) rice pudding seems to come with every dish, so state that you do not want it if that is an issue for you.
Read moreMy wife (vegetarian, not vegan) thinks it is the best Indian/Himalayan food she has ever had.
The samosas (vegan) and chana masala (also vegan) are delicious.
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SizzlinKola
Points +34
No vegan options when we went July 4th weekend - Edit
Although reviews of this place and their website says they have vegan options, we came in dinner time and they had no vegan options that night (Sat night, July 4th weekend) as everything on the menu was not vegan.
Read moreThe server didn't seem to know what vegan was as he was suggesting vegetarian options and gluten-free options.
I'd recommend calling in to see if they have vegan options for that day/night. Otherwise, you may be unlucky like I did.
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BettySlutsky
Points +960
Lovely place, well labeled, but vegans stay alert - Edit
My aunt and mom and I stopped here after hiking and I was really impressed with how the menu labeled the vegan stuff and explained how to make vegan modifications. I noticed the rice pudding on the menu wasn’t vegan, so it was disappointing when a tiny tub of it showed up on my platter and my mom’s platter, after we had discussed our vegan modifications with our server since we’re, you know, vegan. When I confirmed with our server that’s what it was, he apologized and was about to take them away when my aunt snagged them. I don’t think our entrees were compromised, I think they just stick those on everyone’s plates.
Read moreI ordered the second to most spicy, which was good. Mom asked for mild and liked hers. We also got an order of samosas, which were really nice.
Pros: Delicious , Lovely staff, Well labeled
Cons: Breakdown in kitchen communication?
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sheiner
Points +108
Delicious Find - Edit
What a treat. Looking for some yummy vegan food and found it. Staff very friendly and had outer seating for my pup.
Read morePros: Several vegan options , Chana Masala was one of my best , Vegetarian Samosas were delicious
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CorissaMarie
Points +3183
Tikka Masala Heaven - Edit
While there was a little bit of a communication barrier at first, once I just stuck to the menu, I ended up getting an awesome meal.
Read moreWe ordered the Samosas to start which were typical, good samosas. The sauces are vegan, but seemed watered down, so not as good as I’m use to.
The Tikka Masala with tofu, sub coconut milk was amazing. I’m usually not a big fan of coconut flavor, but it was great. I could have downed a lot more, but truly didn’t need to as the portion sizes were just fine (including the app).
There is a picture on here of a noodle dish - that CANNOT be made vegan.
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SarahMays
Points +1355
Labeled vegan options, delicious food! - Edit
We always stop at Himalayan Curry and Kebob when we are in Estes. We really enjoyed our lunch there the other day! The menu has been recently been updated and the vegan options (or modifications) are clearly labeled. The food we tried was so good!! It really hit the spot after a hike in RMNP. My only concern is that what the waitress told us and what the menu said about what was vegan did not quite line up. We needed to double check what was vegan once it arrived. Just proceed with caution.
Read morePros: Labeled vegan options , Delicious!!
Cons: Waitress did not seem knowledgeable about options
CorissaMarie
The rice pudding is not vegan :(
Read moreSarahMays
Thanks for letting me know. That’s disappointing- we were told it was.
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JessicaCowan
Points +158
Not impressed - Edit
Well maybe I had a new chef or something, but my meal was very underwhelming. My samosas were cold on the inside (didn’t feel like being “difficult” so I just ate them) and had just a boring flavor. I also got a lunch special with Veggie curry but the flavor was just tomato-y and boring, wished I had gotten the Chana Masala since that had good reviews.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-06
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Nice employees, Liked green sauce for Samosa
Cons: Bland flavors, Food wasn’t heated up properly
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kalimanameth
Points +18
so good! - Edit
delcious vegan food with a good amount of vegan options! i got the channa masala and vegetable samosas and both were amazing
Read morePros: amazing food, affordable/accommodating, good service
Cons: a few vegan options
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Elizak
Points +67
Sooo yummy - Edit
We got three veganized curries to share amongst three people (saag, tikka masala, korma), plus the daal soup and veggie samosas. Everything was amazing!
Read moreA few notes: we got the mild spice level for the curries because I’m a wimp, but even for me it wasn’t spicy enough. Definitely get at least the mild level of spice. Also, to veganize the curries, coconut cream was used which made the tikka in particular quite coconut-y. It was still amazing, but definitely distinguishable from non-vegan tikka.
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Up charge for vegan options
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Sazzlero
Points +174
Tasty food but - Edit
Food was tasty but as seen in other reviews, we were served kheer despite stating that we were vegan (including with a vegan-labelled dish on the menu) - the server was apologetic but clearly did not understand vegan, which undermined our confidence for the other dishes. Subbing cream for coconut cream in dishes means quite a lot of the menu can be made vegan but costs an extra $1.95 (this is stated on the menu).
Read morePros: Vegan saag was delicious, Friendly staff
Cons: Served dairy kheer, Subbing cream for coconut cream costs $1.95 extra
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Bushtitty
Points +501
Delicious vegan options! - Edit
We loved this place and came here twice. We especially loved the veggie samosas, pappadams, vegan saag (made with tofu and coconut milk!), and definitely get the vegan tikka masala. Our server was Shivani and she was helpful and friendly. We wish the naan was vegan, because we love carbs in all its forms, but we’re just thankful for having vegan choice here!
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lilbit
Points +387
Best meal we've had in Estes Park! - Edit
Himalayan Curry & Kebob had the best meal we've had during our stay in Estes Park, CO. We got the chana masala, samosas, and tofu fries, which were super flavorful! The price we paid for the amount of food we received was super reasonable. This is definitely a spot we will hit up next time we're in town!
Read morePros: More than one vegan option available., Food is flavorful! , Price for amount of food is reasonable.
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OperationChowhound
Points +8669
Curry for When You're Not in a Hurry - Edit
I wanted the Daal Soup, but they were out (perhaps because they were closing within the hour), so I ordered the Vegetarian Samosa. It took a while to receive our food, but there were a lot of customers. The samosas were kind of bland, but they are served with two sauces--I think tamarind and mint chutney.
Read morePros: clearly-marked vegan options, outdoor seating, open late
Cons: slow service
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EmmaOdiet
Points +31
Yummy warm food on a snowy evening. - Edit
The venue is small but the ambiance is cozy and comfortable. My partner and I enjoyed the dumplings, chana masala, and a curry with tofu. The food had a different flavor than most Indian food we have had and we really liked having leftovers to bring home. Overall, a great place for vegans to eat just be wary of the Kheer having cream in it. We asked for extra fruit in exchange for the Kheer.
Read morePros: Cozy setting, Yummy food, Large portions
Cons: Kind of spendy
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Hexproof
Points +46
Nice little Himalayan restaurant - Edit
They offer several meals already vegan such as baigan barta. Other choices can be made vegan on request like the mango curry. My wife and I really like this place 😄
Read morePros: Plenty of choices, Knowledgeable friendly staff, Fast service
Cons: Small restaurant
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maseface
Points +1169
Dine in if you can - Edit
They have a straight forward menu, but it’s a lot easier to understand all of their potential options by going in. Seems like most of their vegan options are modifications of existing dishes
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StephanieDippolito
Points +128
Delicious - Edit
Our favorite place in Estes Park. All currys can be made vegan. Samosas and chana masala were incredible. I wish I didn’t live so far away so I could eat here often.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious food , Friendly staff
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IanP
Points +200
Fantastic! - Edit
Delicious! There were enough options that it was difficult to even pick. On top of the vegan options, they listed that they could make many of the dishes vegan that were not listed as vegan.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Kind Staff, Delicious
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ahrjay83
Points +153
Tasty, clearly-marked vegan options - Edit
Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We stuck with the vegan-specified options.
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LafayetteMarquisde
Points +41
Delicious food, plenty of vegan options - Edit
The food was great, especially the mamosas. Most things on the menu seem to be able to be made vegan, either by using tofu or substituting coconut milk for dairy cream. Good place if you want Himalayan/Indian food.
Read morePros: Vegan friendly, Delicious, Reasonably priced
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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Sarah99
Points +48
Delicious and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions - Edit
I have a peanut allergy, and the menu mentioned nuts so I asked the server what kind and the risk of cross-contamination. She told me that there were no peanuts and overall was knowledgeable about the kitchen practices.
Read moreI ordered a curry that was not automatically vegan but asked if it could be made so, and the server said yes, absolutely.
Most of the food was absolutely delicious, but the Nepali curry seemed a little bland. I'd never had Nepali curry so maybe that's how it's supposed to be, and I'm just used to Indian curries.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Menu clearly labels vegan options , Accommodating of dietary restrictions
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DeanJen
Points +5702
A hip house for hearty chana masala. - Edit
Free parking out back, with indoor and patio seating.
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VegMountain
Points +489
Good - Edit
Best biryani in Northern Colorado excluding Boulder (Boulder’s indian food is truly remarkable).
Read moreAlso a lot of dishes can be made vegan by request which may not be obvious from the menu. So you can get vegan veg korma or any curry made vegan. No problem. I do prefer this for indian since my favourite closed during the pandemic.
CorissaMarie
Waiter told us the noodle dish could not be made vegan because of the noodles themselves 😬
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