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Top Ten Restaurants you don't know about

*Himalayan House, 1522 E. Fort Ave., Locust Point. The Indian food here gets rave reviews, but the problem is that so far there's only one table, which seats four or five at most. The owner said, "We'll see" when I asked if he's going to add more tables. But you can call in advance, and he'll save the table for you -- and what's more, cook you anything you request. Otherwise it's carryout.

Posted by Elizabeth Large on July 31, 2007 6:06 AM

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Urbanite #43 January 08

The Himalayan House

Every confluence of busy professionals calls for a serviceable Indian carryout, and the Himalayan House, tucked in the back of a Fort Avenue convenience store, is just what Locust Point needs—or soon will, as the neighborhood braces for the arrival of the upscale Silo Point condominium project. The avenue is fast becoming South Baltimore’s restaurant row, and this modest Nepalese/Indian storefront is in good company: The Wine Market and Nasu Blanca are down the street and Pazza Luna is right around the corner.

The Himalayan House boasts zero atmosphere (unless you favor cardboard boxes of Utz chips) and there’s only one plastic table, better employed to wait for the food than to consume it. Still, the location doesn’t lack charm, especially if you chat with owner Prem Raja Mahat, a folk singer famous in Nepal, who will greet you like an old friend. (While Prem is off on gigs, Ratna Shahi holds down the store.) They may offer you a cup of home-brewed tea made with ground ginger and cloves after you order from a menu that includes both carryout staples (pizza, subs, fries) and such Nepalese offerings as momos—chewy tufted dumplings stuffed with savory ground lamb or minced vegetables laced with mustard seed.

Compared to their Indian neighbors’ fare, Tibetan and Nepalese dishes are generally less spicy and more dependent on meat. The menu’s other East Asian selections are more familiar: tandooris, masalas, biryanis, and naans. There’s fish curry in a mild tomato sauce sprinkled with cilantro and strands of fresh ginger, and alu tikki, a samosa-like packet of potato fried in chickpea batter. If you want to modify anything, the obliging proprietors will add garlic or kick up the chiles, and if you’re craving something from the Western side of the menu, try a crusty pizza baked in the clay tandoori oven.

(Open Mon–Thur 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 1522 E. Fort Ave.; 410-528-1271; www.thehimalayanhouse.com)

—Martha Thomas

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The Himalayan House

New Indian/Nepali/Tibetan restaurant opened at the end of our street (Cooksie Street, Locust Point) tonight, it's only carryout/delivery, but it's fantastic! My wife and I had Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Pakora, Naan and "Honey Balls" for dessert. Definitely worth checking out!

petera2 Jul 21, 2006 10:58PM

Petera2 is correct. I work at Tide Point, and Himalayan House rocks! Tried it for the first time yesterday, The Lamb Methi was spiced nicely and butter tender, the Saag Paneer was delicious (they use frozen spinach, but who doesn't these days). And the Samosas were the best I ever had--crunchy, with creamy potatoes inside.

If your ever near Ft. McHenry. Give them a try. They are takeout/delivery only.

Himalayan House
1522 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-528-1271

Himalayan House has now become one of our favorite food joints in Baltimore. Take out only, but the food is outstanding! We have now had several of their menu items and each one is better than the next. However, the various Biryani dishes are the bomb -- make for awesome leftovers. You won't be disappointed!

I echo the rave review of Himalayan House. My husband and I followed the recommendation, and were blown away. The first time we ate in -- though it is mostly takeout, they do have a small table for two, and we were told they will be adding more-- and the second we took out for a picnic at Fort McHenry. A little trivia--one of the owners, Prem Raja Mahat, has been called the Elvis Presley of Nepal. On our second visit, both of the owners remembered us. Between the hospitality and the amazing and affordable food-- try the Nepalese dumplings-- we will soon be regulars.

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