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Himalayan takes Indian/Nepalese dining to new heights

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Vegetable momo, front, lamb vindaloo, right, garlic naan and jeera rice are just a few of the dishes offered at Gurnee's Himalayan Restaurant.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

Owner Vivek Rajkunwar invites diners to try Indian/Nepalese cuisine at the Himalayan Restaurant in Gurnee.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

Lamb vindaloo, which is lamb in a Goan-style hot curry sauce, comes with a side of garlic naan at the Himalayan Restaurant in Gurnee.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

If you’re new to Indian and Nepalese food, you can opt for the Himalayan’s lunch buffet, where you can try tandoori chicken and more.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

The Himalayan Restaurant in Gurnee is open for lunch and dinner every day.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

The Himalayan Restaurant serves up vegetable momo, left, and chicken makhani.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

The Himalayan Restaurant in Gurnee is open for lunch and dinner every day.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

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Himalayan Restaurant and Bar offers “a new take on homegrown Indian/Nepalese food,” according to its owners, and even those unfamiliar with the region's traditional cuisine can agree that this restaurant hits high marks. While Indian and Nepalese restaurants are still a bit of a novelty in the suburbs, the existence of three Himalayan outposts is evidence of the restaurants' success.

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