Taste of the Himalayas, San Rafael

The Himalayan range is home to some of the planet's highest peaks, in terms of both mountains and culinary achievements. Indeed, Mount Everest is an impressive thing to look upon, but it hardly makes the belly grumble like the spicy aromas of a curry or tandoori dish. Himalayan Flavors shares some of Asia's most unique cuisine, combining influences from Tibet, India, Nepal, and Bhutan into a menu that highlights those regions' most interesting flavors. The curries here are as piquant as they are popular, but don't miss out on the momo. It's something of a specialty, with savory dumplings of lamb or free-range chicken in a chilled tomato chutney.