Restaurant Notes
Dear Himal Chuli friends and valued customers, We hope you are all staying safe and healthy during these uncertain and challenging times. Himal Chuli has been providing nourishing and healthy whole foods to the Madison community for 35 years. As a result, we have established a close community of customers and staff, and want you to know we are thinking of you. It has been an honor to be part of this great Madison community and we thank you from our hearts for your patronage all these years and very much hope to continue to serve in the years to come. We have been following the CDC guidelines and the Wisconsin Governor?s order to shelter-in and have decided, for the safety of your health and the larger community, to do our part and remain temporarily closed until 5/31/20. When we do open our doors, please know that we will be following all the health guidelines and precautions as mandated by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association and the CDC to ensure everyone?s health and safety. We very much appreciate you all and thank you for your support as we navigate this challenge together. We really are all in this together. Thank you and Namaste! Himal Chuli
Popular Items
Chicken Sikar Organic chicken. Our popular chicken dish of white and dark pieces of meat simmered in a blend of Nepali blend of cumin, fresh ginger, garlic and onions. Served with rice, tarkari, and a choice of salad or dal.
Rice, Tarkrai and Dal (V, GF) Steamed long grain rice: white jasmine or brown. Served with a blend of fresh vegetables simmered in turmeric, coriander, cumin, fresh garlic and ginger and freshly prepared mixed bean soup.
Samosa (VG) Two vegetable pasties stuffed with onions, potatoes and peas combined in a blend of Nepali herbs. Served with yogurt sauce and dal.
Himal's Combination Platter (VG) Two momochas or momos, one samosa, roti and a cup of dal. A good sampling of our dishes. Can be shared as an appetizer or had as a whole entr?e.
Family meals
Veggie Combo Rice, 2 Tarkari, Dal, 6 pieces of Momocha.
Chicken Combo Rice, 2 Tarkari, Dal, Chicken Sikar.
Lamb Combo Rice, 2 Tarkari, Dal, Lamb Sikar.
Dal and Roti Combo Quart of Dal and 4 Rotis.
Vegetarian
V = Vegan, VG = Vegetarian, GF = Gluten-Free. Himal Chuli prides itself in its vegetarian selection. Each unique combination nourishes and influences action in the body and mind. We are to infuse harmony and good health through our home-style cooking using heart-healthy canola oil and our special blend of herbs, each with its own medicinal values. We source our ingredients locally and make our food from scratch, always cooked with love and good energy.
Rice and Tarkari (V, GF) Steamed long grain rice: white jasmine or brown. Served with a blend of fresh vegetables simmered in turmeric, coriander, cumin, fresh garlic and ginger.
Rice, Tarkrai and Dal (V, GF) Steamed long grain rice: white jasmine or brown. Served with a blend of fresh vegetables simmered in turmeric, coriander, cumin, fresh garlic and ginger and freshly prepared mixed bean soup.
Roti and Tarkari (V) Freshly baked flat bread: white or whole wheat. A blend of fresh vegetables simmered with turmeric, coriander, cumin, fresh garlic and ginger.
Roti, Tarkari and Dal (V) Freshly baked flat bread: white or whole wheat. A blend of fresh vegetables simmered with turmeric, coriander, cumin, fresh garlic and ginger. Served with freshly prepared mixed bean soup Half and Half of both Today's Tarkari Add 1.00.
Momocha (VG) Steamed vegetable dumplings filled with a peanut paste blended with Nepali herbs and spices and served with tomato coriander sauce. Choice of 4 Pieces or 6 Pieces.
Samosa (VG) Two vegetable pasties stuffed with onions, potatoes and peas combined in a blend of Nepali herbs. Served with yogurt sauce and dal.
Himal's Combination Platter (VG) Two momochas or momos, one samosa, roti and a cup of dal. A good sampling of our dishes. Can be shared as an appetizer or had as a whole entr?e.
Tofu Buff (V) Mild dish of marinated organic tofu saut?ed with onions, garlic, mushrooms, broccoli and carrots in a blend of Mediterranean spices. Served with rice or roti, and choice of dal or tossed salad.
Khichadi (V, GF Options) A fresh and light stew of mung beans, jasmine rice, fresh ginger, cilantro, tomatoes, peas and ajwano seeds. Favored for its nourishing and healing properties. Cooked lightly and served with a choice of wheat or white roti.
Tossed Salad Tossed salad of fresh greens, red cabbage, carrots, peppers, red onions and topped with our special freshly homemade mouth-watering vinaigrette dressing. Choice of Small or Large.
Seiten Buff (VG) Stir-fried organic seiten with onions, garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, green pepper and Mediterranean spices. Good in any season. Served with choice of rice or roti and dal or tossed salad.
Katahar Kabab (VG, GF Options) Green jackfruit marinated with a special blend of Nepali spices and sauteed with onion, tomatoes and cilantro. A rich vegetarian substitute for meat, commonly served at Nepali weddings. Served with choice of rice or roti and dal or tossed salad.
Quati (V, VG, GF Options) Traditional winter Nepali soup made with nine kinds of beans accompanied by ginger and Nepali herbs. Believed to prevent colds. Served with Timboo (Tibetan steamed bread) or rice.
Tuk-ta (V, GF) Very spicy vegetarian Tibetan soup
Seasonal Specials
V = Vegan, VG = Vegetarian, GF = Gluten-Free. With rice or roti and cup of dal. Available according to season, these healthy vegetarian dishes are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Palungo Saag (V, GF) Fresh spinach or mustard green, tomato, onion and potato saut?ed with garlic and mustard seed.
Ram-Toria (V, GF) Okra, potato and onion saut?ed with Nepali herbs and sesame seed. Available only every Friday.
Kurilo (V, GF) Fresh asparagus, tomato, onion and potatoes saut?ed with Nepali herb blend. Available only every Saturday and Sunday..
Special Steamed Vegetables Himal Chuli can prepare on request steamed vegetables only without spices, oil or salt.
Bhuteko Bhanta (V, GF) Fresh Asian eggplant sauteed in special blend of spices.
Non Vegetarian
V = Vegan, VG = Vegetarian, GF = Gluten-Free.
Chicken Sikar Organic chicken. Our popular chicken dish of white and dark pieces of meat simmered in a blend of Nepali blend of cumin, fresh ginger, garlic and onions. Served with rice, tarkari, and a choice of salad or dal.
Chili Chicken (A cold dish, but very spicy!) 
A barbecue style chicken salad with red hot chilies, tamari, fresh ginger, garlic and Himalayan herbs. A cold dish, but hot and spicy. Served with roti and dal.
A barbecue style chicken salad with red hot chilies, tamari, fresh ginger, garlic and Himalayan herbs. A cold dish, but hot and spicy. Served with roti and dal.Chicken Buff A mild and mellow dish of all white meat saut?ed with mushrooms, broccoli, carrots and onion in Mediterranean spices. Served with rice, and a choice of dal or salad.
Lamb Sikar A popular dish of lean and tender leg of lamb cooked with potatoes and peas in a special blend of spices. Served with rice, a little takari, and a choice of dal or salad.
Side Orders
Desserts
Vegan Peda Special homemade sweet made of rice and soy flour, spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Sweetened with brown sugar. A tasty dessert created to satisfy vegan and gluten free requests.
Beverages
Nepali Chiya Spiced tea brewed with hot milk. Nepal's national drink.
Special Himal Chuli Coffee (Hot or Iced) Coffee brewed in Sassy Cow milk with Nepali spices.
Healthy Himalayan Golden Tea Fresh turmeric root and honey in Sassy Cow, soy or almond milk or water, with choice of spices: ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom.
