Restaurants in Berkeley
Himalayan Spice Indian Cuisine - Denver
Rates above the average for restaurants near Berkeley — one of 4 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Himalayan Spice Indian Cuisine is an acclaimed Indian restaurant in downtown Denver known for its expertly balanced spices and standout garlic naan, where reviewers consistently praise the depth of flavor in dishes like butter chicken and curry lamb.
This is Denver's best Indian option for authentic spice balance and flavorful execution—reviewers rave about how the heat enhances rather than overpowers the complex spice layers in each dish.
- ✓Garlic naan is exceptional—described as fluffy, flavorful, and the best reviewers have had
- ✓Spices are perfectly balanced and actually taste distinct rather than blended together
- ✓Butter chicken and curry lamb deliver complex flavors with ideal heat levels
- ✓Friendly, knowledgeable staff and kind owner who make first-timers feel welcome
- ✓Chai tea and vegetable samosas with mint sauce are standout starters
- ⚠Spice levels can run mild even when ordered medium or hot—request extra heat if you prefer significant spice
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Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
What Visitors Say
maricela Alvarado
4 months ago
We started with their chai tea which was delicious and perfect during a cool day. We also decided to try different dishes. I'm not too crazy about sweet taste in my food, but my father ordered the mango chicken. First but for me was a piece of mango. Yuk, but then, I took a bite of the chicken and the flavors explored in my mouth. Absolutely delicious. My husband tried the korma chicken, which was my favorite because of the cashew sauce. My son in law had the curry chicken which was explosive in flavors. I tried the curry lamb that didn't disappoint me. All the side are absolutely blasting with flavor. The basmati rice was so good, I had to take extra home with me. Fortunately for me, I filled myself up with everyone's dishes that I could take most of mine home 😀. Oh and the naan breads are a must.
Lorna Kellogg
7 months ago
The food was so delicious it was absolutely ridiculous! We had vegetable samosas and chicken wings which my son dipped in the mint samosa sauce. Everything was absolutely gorgeous especially the garlic Nana, don't forget to order that!
Anaya
2 months ago
I wanna say first that the food is amazing! You can taste a lot of the spices used in the curry, however if i’m ordering medium hot spice I expect it to be at least a little spicy. There was absolutely no spice whatsoever which was pretty disappointing. This seems to be a problem all across Denver though, places say the curry is medium or hot spice and it’s actually pretty mild.
Jasmine Aguirre
4 months ago
I’ve been on the hunt for the best Indian food in downtown Denver or nearby, and today I decided to give this place a try. By far, it’s the best Indian food I’ve had in a long time. I ordered the butter chicken (hot), and usually when you order something hot or extra hot, you can’t taste the food because the spice overpowers everything—but not this. It had the perfect amount of heat, just enough to keep you stuffing your face while still being able to enjoy all the amazing flavors. And the garlic naan… don’t even get me started. It’s the absolute best naan I’ve ever had—so fluffy, flavorful, and a great size. I definitely recommend giving this place a try.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Himalayan Spice Indian Cuisine - Denver worth it in Berkeley?
This is Denver's best Indian option for authentic spice balance and flavorful execution—reviewers rave about how the heat enhances rather than overpowers the complex spice layers in each dish. Known for: bold flavors, perfect garlic naan every time.
What do visitors love about Himalayan Spice Indian Cuisine - Denver?
Garlic naan is exceptional—described as fluffy, flavorful, and the best reviewers have had Spices are perfectly balanced and actually taste distinct rather than blended together Butter chicken and curry lamb deliver complex flavors with ideal heat levels Friendly, knowledgeable staff and kind owner who make first-timers feel welcome Chai tea and vegetable samosas with mint sauce are standout starters
Is there anything to know before visiting Himalayan Spice Indian Cuisine - Denver?
Spice levels can run mild even when ordered medium or hot—request extra heat if you prefer significant spice
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