Grand Lunch Buffet · Every Saturday & Sunday · 12:00pm–3:00pm · Niles location
Looking for the best Indian buffet near you this weekend? Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Himalayan Restaurant in Niles opens up our Weekend Grand Lunch Buffet — all-you-can-eat for $21.95 per person — a hand-built spread of North Indian and Nepalese dishes that has been a Northshore tradition since 2003.
What Makes Our Buffet Special
- The rotation changes. Our kitchen makes a point of not repeating the exact same lineup weekend after weekend. Regulars notice — and tell us when they do.
- Built for real appetites. Salad bar through dessert, vegetarian and non-vegetarian side by side, so everyone at the table finds their plate.
- A neighborhood habit. Families, local business lunches, after-service Sunday crowds — it’s become a fixture, not just a meal.
- Spice level. It run mild to medium, with the occasional spicy guest star like Vindaloo.
- Family celebration. Every year on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we run a special family-style Grand Buffet — a tradition since 2014.
Highlights of the Spread
Appetizers & Salad Bar
Start with a fresh salad bar and a rotating selection of appetizers before moving into the mains.
Vegetarian Staples
- Palak Paneer — cottage cheese in a spiced spinach gravy
- Aloo Gobi — potato and cauliflower, dry-spiced North Indian style
- Malai Kofta — vegetable-paneer dumplings in a creamy tomato sauce
- Kathmandu Dal — our Nepalese-style lentil preparation
Non-Veg Classics
The dish regulars ask about by name: Goat Curry, slow-cooked in traditional Himalayan spices — a staple across Nepali, North Indian, and Bhutanese kitchens, and consistently the first tray to empty on our buffet line. Alongside it: Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken, and rotating curries.
Fresh Naan & Dessert
Naan baked fresh from the tandoor throughout service, and a rotating dessert to close the meal.
Serving Niles and the Northshore
Himalayan Restaurant sits at 8265 W Golf Road in Niles — minutes from Golf Mill Shopping Center, and an easy weekend drive from Skokie, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Glenview and Morton Grove. If you’ve searched “nepali restaurant near me,” “halal restaurants near me,” or “indian food Niles,” we’re the weekend lunch destination your search was looking for.
Frequently asked questions
What days and times is the buffet available? Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, at our Niles location only. It is not available on weekdays or at our Chicago South Loop location.
Is the buffet dine-in only, and how much does it cost? Yes — the Grand Lunch Buffet is a dine-in experience, priced at $21.95 per person. Pricing is subject to change, so we recommend calling (847) 324-4150 to confirm current pricing, especially for kids’ pricing or large groups.
Is the food halal? Yes — all meat we serve at Himalayan Restaurant is Zabiha Halal. This applies across our entire menu, not just the weekend buffet.
Do you take reservations? For large groups or peak Sunday hours, we recommend calling ahead: (847) 324-4150.
What if I want Indian or Nepalese food on a weekday, or want it to go? The buffet itself is weekend-only and dine-in-only, but you have two great options any day of the week: our Himalayan Express Lunch plates for a fast weekday lunch, or a Family Meal Deal to feed the table at home.
Can you accommodate large groups or private parties? Yes — our Niles location has space for group dining. Call ahead at (847) 324-4150 to arrange your group’s visit.
Do you have vegetarian options? Extensively — the buffet always includes a full vegetarian lineup alongside the non-veg dishes, not an afterthought side dish.
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Himalayan Restaurant — Niles 8265 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714 · (847) 324-4150 Weekend Grand Lunch Buffet: Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM