Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Pasadena: 7:13 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (626) 564-1560 to confirm.
Location & directions
36 South Fair Oaks AvenuePasadena, CA 91105
About Himalayan Cafe
Located at 36 South Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, California, Himalayan Cafe is a Nepalese restaurant. It's part of our guide to 434 restaurants, cafes and bars in Pasadena.
Himalayan Cafe is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
You can visit for dine-in. On the menu: nepaless.
For questions or orders, call (626) 564-1560.
Quick facts
- Category
- Nepalese Restaurant · Nepaless
- Address
- 36 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Phone
- (626) 564-1560
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Nepalese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Himalayan Cafe’s weekday schedule with 13 other Nepalese restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, 24 hours more than the local median of 48. 85% of Nepalese restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Himalayan Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 13 other Nepalese restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Nepalese restaurants across the US
Based on 14 menus with 1,273 priced items from Nepalese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $17.99.
We don’t have Himalayan Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Nepalese restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mango Lassi | 71% | $4.99 |
| Chicken Biryani | 57% | $16.99 |
| Chicken | 57% | $13.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 57% | $17.99 |
| Chicken Curry | 50% | $17.49 |
| Chicken Saag | 50% | $17.99 |
| Lamb Saag | 50% | $20.25 |
| Shrimp Curry | 50% | $21.99 |
Calculated from 14 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Himalayan Cafe there are 126 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 187 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (34), Japanese & Sushi (18), Bars & Pubs (14), and Bakeries & Desserts (12).
Competition is light: 1 other Nepalese restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Tibet Nepal House, 0.2 mi away.
67 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ThaiMoom 48< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificLittle Sheep< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTacos Neza< 0.1 mi
- KoreanUrban Pocha< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBlue Bottle Coffee Pasadena< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Nepalese restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Himalayan Cafe's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Himalayan Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Himalayan Cafe is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Himalayan Cafe located?
Himalayan Cafe is located at 36 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105.
What is the phone number of Himalayan Cafe?
You can call Himalayan Cafe at (626) 564-1560.
Does Himalayan Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Himalayan Cafe. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Himalayan Cafe open late?
Yes – Himalayan Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Himalayan Cafe?
There are 187 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Himalayan Cafe. Nearby options include Moom 48 (< 0.1 mi), Little Sheep (< 0.1 mi), and Tacos Neza (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Nepalese restaurants near Himalayan Cafe?
1 other Nepalese restaurant within a mile. The closest is Tibet Nepal House, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Nepalese restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 14 menus with 1,273 priced items from Nepalese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $17.99.
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