Himalayan Bite

Savor the diverse and vibrant flavors of Berkeley, CA, with Himalayan Bite, an Asian-owned destination for a rich array of culinary delights. We take pride in sharing a blend of Indian cuisine, Chinese food, and dishes crafted to meet a variety of dietary preferences, including vegan food and menu items that make us a go-to gluten free restaurant choice. Our menu features crowd favorites like expertly spiced curries, aromatic biryani, and succulent plates like chicken tikka masala and buttered chicken, giving you a taste of authentic tradition right here in the city.

Himalayan Bite is a chinese restaurant in Berkeley, California. It is listed at 2400 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, which places it among the local businesses of Berkeley that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as indian restaurant, nepalese restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In cities with a Chinatown, weekend mornings bring dim sum carts or order sheets, and lines form early at the most popular spots in Berkeley; walk-ins are standard and reservations are uncommon outside large banquet restaurants. Regional labels matter: Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Shanghainese and Taiwanese kitchens cook very differently, so a restaurant's stated region is a better guide to the food than the word "Chinese" alone. Some smaller restaurants in California are BYOB with no corkage fee; call ahead to confirm. A tip of 15-20% is customary for table service but not expected at counter-order takeout. Spice level, MSG and allergen questions are normal to ask before ordering, and most kitchens are happy to leave an ingredient out or tone down the heat if you mention it when ordering rather than after the food arrives.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–11 pm. Note that it does not open on Wednesday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (510) 616-3497. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is himalayanbitee.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 433 reviews, which is a strong result for a chinese restaurant in Berkeley and suggests consistent service.

Berkeley is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Berkeley is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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