Cafe Tibet

Fantastic experiences at Cafe Tibet! Get their Mango fried rice! And their soup dumplings! Their delicious 😋 if you're looking to try Tibetan food for the first time this is the place for you! It's super casual and super cute ambiance. Right next to the Cortelyu metro station. Has cute outdoor seating too. The only problem is there isn't a bathroom and their stuff is a bit pricey for the portion sizes which are definitely on the smaller size. Otherwise I love this place and am looking forward to be back ☺️

Love this place. It’s cash only. Usually order the mango lassi which is amazing. The app I got were the chickpeas which were a little dry and the cabbage salad. The lamb curry which is good it used to come in a bigger portion also it used to taste better but it’s still good. The other main dish was the chicken mango which was really good. I highly recommend this place and trying new dishes every time you go.

Cash only spot and prices are great considering what you get. Food is delicious but takes a while and there was no ac so it was a little uncomfortable. I got chicken thali and it was very good. The beef momos were also pretty good. All in all I would come back and try other dishes.

I have been here so many times in the past 10 years. Finally, I am writing a review. I tend to get the same dishes every time because they are consistently good. My go-to dishes are lamb Thali, pork chili, and momo. We tried fried momo this time and the fried version was perfect with the crispy texture. The service here is very friendly but slow. But once your food arrives at your table, your hanger will be gone within the first bite. So it is worth the wait but best to go there when you are not so hungry. Updated (03/05/23): this is still my favorite spot for Himalayan restaurant in the neighborhood. I just cannot help it to order lamb Thali again. So delish!

Cash only. Wow, this place is delicious and the service is excellent. First time I've had Tibetan food, and this place has made me a fan. I was looking forward to coming back right after my first visit. I'm currently working in this neighborhood and have tried over a dozen of the local restaurants, and this one is my favorite. Prices are very fair. Typically, lunch/dinner is $15

Next to a train station this spot is great for quick bites, take outs, offers vegetarian options, but prepare to pay cash only. This place has Buddhist attributes on the walls, and gives you a sense atmosphere of Tibet. I would suggest to try Thalli with meat or vegetarian option. Another popular dish here is Momo which is made with meat or veggies. Asking about a spicy level of a dish might be necessary for those who like me not a spiciness lover. Enjoy this traditional Tibetan cuisine!

Love this hole in the wall place get the then thuk and beef momo!

If you have not tried Tibetan food before, this is the place to go! This neighborhood restaurant is LOVED by the locals and is a true gem. We were told by a local that this was their favorite restaurant in the neighborhood so we went and tried it. They cook delicious authentic Tibetan cuisine served by a welcoming staff. We recommend their Momos which are their traditional Tibetan dumplings. We ordered Combo Momo's which comes with 3 beef, 3 chicken & 3 veggies. The beef and Chicken filling was juicy and seasoned very well! Overall they were all savory and delicious, with a slightly chewy texture from the dough and a flavorful filling. It is cash only restaurant if you plan to eat here but worth every penny! We also recommend garlic noodles. The noodles are tender and full of flavor, with the beef and vegetables making it a perfect dish. It was savory and slightly spicy, with a strong garlic flavor and the sauce has a slightly sweet and sour taste. We can't wait to comeback to this neighborhood again just to eat here.

YUM. Everything was so, so delicious. All the momo types are incredible. The spicy "dry" noodles are great too. We'll be back ASAP. (Cash only - there's an ATM in the bodega next door.)

The food was mostly not good, but not terrible. We had the veggie momo appetizer -- those were bland and the cabbage in the filling was so bitter. The dough crumbled and was a bit gummy in texture. Don't get those. We also had two of the curry dishes with the bread on the side. The flavor of the curry was good. The portion sizes are small for the price. The bread texture was nice but overly salted. The service was good. It's very quiet in there. Cash only.

Decided to give this spot a second try last weekend, after feeling unimpressed with its takeout over 2 years ago. I'm glad we did - you just need to know what to order, especially as an Asian-American with a bias and expectation towards other Asian cuisines. Tibetan food seems to be a bit more bland compared to the food I'm used to and enjoy (Chinese, Thai, Indian, etc.) but since Cafe Tibet is such a highly rated spot in this area, I knew I had to give it another shot. Last time, we messed up on the momos. Granted, getting takeout also added to the mediocre experience vs. dining in this time around. I would not recommend the mustang spicy momos - I remember the skin being too thick and they were drenched in a bland hot sauce... just meh. This time, we got the combo momos (not spicy; just regularly steamed I believe) and they were much, much better. We weren't a fan of the veggie ones but wow the beef and chicken ones were so good! The beef ones even had a bit of broth inside - very juicy and similar to a Chinese-style soup dumpling. We also tried the house specialty, thali w/ lamb and tingmo, which was also pretty good. It's basically the Tibetan version of the Japanese bento box - you get a variety of food on a tray. The tingmo (steamed bun) and lamb combo was tasty and homey. Definitely worth the try. It was a cold day so my partner wanted to try the thukpa (egg noodle soup) with chicken. As expected, the flavor was on the light side - nothing special at all so can be skipped, BUT a great "chicken noodle soup" for anyone who may be feeling under the weather. Lastly, we had the chicken chilli, which indeed had a nice kick to it. Still leaning on the bland, lacking-in-depth side, the spice makes it a decent protein if you're looking for one. I think it's worth a one-time try but not sure if I'd reorder. We also had a cup of chai each and those were incredible. One of the best cups of chai I've had - super legit. I'd come back for the chai alone, and the beef & chicken momos. May sound a bit basic, but stick to those for a guaranteed satisfactory meal. Curious about the garlic noodles and cold noodles.

Service was great. Ambiance is small and intimate. Wanted to try something new and found a Tibetan cafe. I loved the lentil soup and the chicken Momos. I can't wait to try some more things from this place.

Please update your times! Watch out, they won't serve you or be clear about when they're taking last order.

Oh snap! I guess you guys have figured it out! Cafe Tibet is the best! It's hidden and you can easily walk right past it. For a long time it was "if you know, you know" vibez. But since King's Theater opened...it has been a massive show crowd takeover. Sorry to all the locals. I used to live one mile south so I know the pain. You know your spots and then outsiders come and take your fave meals away. We arrived early before our own show but just from the looks of it...so did everyone else. Since we did arrive early though we snagged a table but had to give it up so the waitress could make a larger table and gave us a different table. It was madness. Progressively people arrive hungry and a little aggro, it was time crunch before the first band started. Cafe Tibet has been a favorite for so many reasons but the big one is food, period. Everything I've had here has been delicious. The beauty about coming as a couple is ordering a lot more. Oh hell yeah! We got the veggie momos. We ordered the shrimp thali and the veggie thali. We ordered homemade chai teas which in a dreary, rainy day was the best chai of my life. I bet this place is not using tea bags. It tasted too good. I'm thinking about it now and craving one. The curry was also the perfect chilly weather goodness. We fried the momos but I think here I like the steamed better. The thali is a huge plate so takes over a lot of the table. We kind were racing to make room on the table. I loved every bite. The sauces and the spices made me so happy. I am pescatarian and this kind of food makes me feel full and happy without feeling heavy. My bf was hinting that next time he might venture the meat route. To each their own. The only downfall was that it didn't come in the order of apps first. It came with whatever is ready first. Whatever Cafe Tibet is doing, they are doing it right. And this is why I'm a strong believe of supporting small businesses and trekking for delicious food. We are fortunate to be tourist in the city we live in. It's these small businesses that make NY great.

Must try! Nice hole in a wall gem where it is hidden from everything. Everything I ordered were pretty on point. There's not a lot of tibetan food places in brooklyn. I like that they have assorted momos so i'm not committed to just 1 flavor.

Ordered lamb curry .. not edible truly disgusting rubbery and just gross total waste of money ... don't eat here for anything other than momo it's not good

This is one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to. I've been going here for many years. The food is outstanding, it warms the soul. No frills, very casual dining. The menu pricing hasn't changed since before COVID, which amazes me. Service is fast, and the food comes out piping hot. Get the chicken (bone in) curry, and the carrot soup. Everything is excellent, but those are my go to's.

Very charming spot tucked away by the train station! Was in need of a snack, and ordered the assorted momos and a veg curry with tingmo. momos, especially beef, were great. I was a huge fan of the outer layer. Which is also probably why I was obsessed with the tingmo. It was my first time trying this bread and I found myself eating it by itself, it was that good! So fluffy and chewy and cloud-like (forgot to get a photo bc I was too busy munching away)

Just came here again (much later than I would've wanted to, sadly, since I have very fond memories) and I wanted to update my review because I got some new things. I did order the fried momos and tsam-tsuk again (soooo good, though I think the chicken/pork momos were my favorite - the beef and veggie were good though for a variety). + Lamb curry - 5/10 - A very standard curry with a mild flavor but with kind of hard lamb. I feel like lamb is always kind of tough whenever I've had Tibetan food though so I'm not sure if this is just their thing. I would pass on this. + Smoked pork belly - 10/10 - Absolutely one of my favorite dishes in recent memory: the flavor of the pork belly is soo nuanced, with a sweet and sour taste initially that gives way to a smoky barbecue flavor and then to a lingering light burn. Totally addicting and so unassuming. I ended up taking the leftover sauce home so I could slice some pork belly and simmer it in the sauce, but they must have marinated the pork beforehand because my pork did not absorb it all the way even after an hour. + Avocado/tsampa/banana shake - 9/10 - I would've wanted more avocado flavor but I can't complain when I can't make drinks like this. It has a mostly banana flavor with a nutty aftertaste from the barley, which was very lovely. Would totally get again and now I don't know whether I'd get this or mango lassi next time (probably this because I can get mango lassi anywhere). + Dreysil - 4/10 - This was incredibly disappointing but funny because we were so shocked when we got this. The menu has this on the dessert section as "traditional food served for special occasions like holidays - rice, butter, raisins, yogurt." Well, there was no yogurt at all, and it really was just mildly sweet, very faintly buttery rice with some golden raisins sprinkled throughout. My friend and I dug through this (and made a mess on the table) looking for the yogurt only to be met with more rice. When we finally asked the waitress, she was very confused and said there is no yogurt in this dish. When I pointed to the menu, she didn't really know what to say and just emphasized that there isn't supposed to be any yogurt in it. Well, now we know! I googled this afterwards and it does look like it is served on new year but it's not really a dessert, just a (mildly) sweet rice dish. The food can be a hit or miss experience, but that's part of the fun - they're definitely consistent, though, so I would recommend the fried momos, the tsam-tsuk, the smoked pork belly, the mung bean appetizer, and the drinks. Can't wait to try more!

Located next to the train station for the unique ambiance. Food is delicious. Portions are small so you can taste a lot of different things.

One of my favorite restaurants. The Momos are delicious and came out quickly. Also enjoyable to sit outside in the summer and watch the trains go by. It would be nice if they allow BYOB but even without, still deserves 5 stars.

Really solid Tibetan restaurant! Went here for lunch on a Tuesday and I almost missed it since it's tucked next to the train station. The inside is pretty small, and there's also an outdoor seating area. I ordered the vegetarian thukpa (~$11) which is a Tibetan soup with handmade flat noodles. The broth was super flavorful and I loved the chew of the noodles (reminded me of a similar Chinese dish). There weren't many vegetables in the dish though, mostly just noodles so I would recommend ordering this with meat or tofu. I wanted to try the butter tea but they didn't have any that day . Definitely want to come back for the butter tea and to try the thali. Solid option for Tibetan food, especially since this is in Flatbush and not queens! FYI it's a cash only place!

We tried a variety of different things here - from steamed momo platter, tingmo bread, garlic chilli noodles, beef curry, chicken chili, vegetarian thali, chickpeas on the side and chai. It was a homey meal, and quite authentic. Garlic chilli noodles, beef curry, chicken chilli, tingmo bread and chai were our top picks. Vegetarian thali had a decent number of options but they got me rice even when I had asked for tingmo bread. Too much rice, relatively smaller portion of dal, and not enough vegetables on the plate compared to non vegetarian thali version. Chai was delicious. It was a bit difficult to communicate with the server. Some miscommunication due to difficulty understanding on their side, maybe because of language barrier but they did check on us a few times, definitely made an effort.

As someone who uses the Q train and gets off at Cortelyou (a lot), I would be a fool to not notice the restaurant right next door to the entrance. Cafe Tibet has been in my list to try for a while and I just had the chance to do so around 5 pm. I'm going to set this expectation even if I think it should be obvious: because it is next to the train station, of course you will hear the sounds of the train. While ordering, waiting and eating, I could hear a train heading or leaving the station and the crowd of people exiting. Things shake, that is the nature of the MTA beast. This was the end of day rush (but also why the trains are coming in so regular when I am not using them.. but that is a tangent) I took a menu from the table to check what is available. Since I had dinner plans, I decided to go with something relatively light and decided to try the momo combo (chicken, beef & veggie). This was my first official time time trying Tibetan food so I wanted to start off with something popular. I wasn't in a tea mood so I didn't get that though they offered. Since it was my first time, I don't know the typical ambiance. For a Thursday after 5 pm, the place was very empty. Other than the people who worked there, I was the only one inside. Maybe people were opting for takeout or would come later. As such, the vibe was slow. Employees were taking breaks and having bites to eat. I appreciated the time as it got me to slow myself down and just to take a look at my surroundings and just chill. My monos came fresh and steaming hot with sauces already on the table. My favorite one was the beef at the time but all momos were good to eat and it was a good deal for the price (I could have taken some home). I think I'm willing to try new things at this place. I will always remember to have cash (cash only) so I can enjoy

After revisiting this place after 4 years the taste has still not changed! I love that there's authentic food like this in Brooklyn. It's definitely one of the only ones around here for Himalayan food.

Small and unassuming spot right next to the trainbstationn that was highly recommended to me by a friend of mine. I've lived in the area over 10 years and wish I'd checked them out sooner. Food is flavorful and reasonably priced. Staff has always been nice and attentive anytime I've gone. Great spot that has food options for all preferences (fish, meat, vegetarian, and vegan). My favorite dishes are their ginger tofu or the tofu mixed vegetables.

Finally tried this spot after hearing good things about this place. It's easy to miss this place because it's literally tucked away next to the subway station. We got the beef momos and the beef garlic noodles. Portions were reasonable for the price and was overall tasty. The momos were tasty and even better with the orange spicy sauce. The garlic noodles were OK, not my favorite because the noodles are too dense but the beef was tasty. Will definitely come back to try other items! Support your local small business!

TLDR: the superior archetype of modern Indo-Chinese Being completely honest, I tend to intensely dislike most Indo-Chinese food I have. In my opinion, they tend to encompass the worst traits of both cuisines- the inauthenticity of American-Chinese and the at-times overtly rich nature of North Indian. Thus, when I got here to try Nepalese cuisine for the first time, I had fairly low expectations. All my friends have described it as a fusion of Indian and Chinese food, and the dingy exterior inspired zero confidence whatsoever. Imagine my surprise when I got my pork chili and Tingmo. The pork chili was pork belly braised in a fairly spicy broth- in other words, reminiscent of two of my favorite dishes (红烧肉 aka red braised pork belly and a jalfrezi style curry). The Tingmo is essentially a carbon copy of one of my favorite Chinese staples: 馒头 aka steamed wheat bread. To put it succinctly, this restaurant's take on Nepalese did an amazing job of not only reminding me of home, but also of how it can be elevated. In other words, unlike typical Indo-Chinese, this style of food truly is the best of both worlds. Verdict: a must-try, as this cuisine is 100% impossible to find outside of NYC in the TriState area

The place here is literally a hole in the wall next to the train station. You can't exactly fit more than a party of 4 on one table. However, food here was decent. I ordered the pork thenthuk, the beef monos, and the beef chili. The noodles had a decent pork broth flavor, but the noodles itself didn't soak in the flavor. The beef chili was amazing, I only wish the portion of it was bigger because it was too small for me. Lastly, the beef momo was very salty, so beware when considering it. Overall the service was good

Had an excellent dinner. Cute little restaurant very authentic. Tried a few different things on the menu and they were all fresh and delicious. Would definitely come back next time we are in the area.

Seevice was subpar, my friend cannot eat rice or bread so he asked to replace them with vegetables, he stated that he has no problem paying extra for the change but was instantly said he cannot do that and he would have to order a different meal even thou ever single dish on the menu tried to include carbs one way or another. I found that to be very rude and unprofessional. This is not including the fact that the restaurant is 5 feet away from the train station with no closed windows so you can hear the people and trains, the place is also covered in flies and there phone number doesn't work so no pickup enjoy waiting an hour for your food . Well thats enough ranting.

I absolutely love this tiny, adorable place. Their food is amazing and the staff is so so sweet and attentive, always filling the water. They have a few outdoor tables. I am obsessed with the Sha Baklap, which is are 2 fried meat balls. Also recently got lamb curry and beef momo. Absolutely obsessed with the tingmo bread. Love this place! Ok

Cozy, warm atmosphere with delicious food at a decent price! Got the combo momo so as to try each type -- some spicy, some not but all very tasty. The khuri (unsure of spelling) was perfectly spicy for me so I didn't need to add anything to it. I used the tingmo to alternate between the cool flavors of the beet and radish sides with the spicy onions that were cooked with the beef in the khuri. The cinnamon ginger tea was so good. The menu is vast so I'll happily be back soon to try more dishes!

I ordered some momo's for takeout and just momo's because I was in a momo mood. I am so glad this place exists. Authentic places like this are extremely rare so I am glad I was able to support this mom and pop. It is conveniently located next to the subway so that is perfect for people that need some grub getting off work. The momo's are pretty big so don't be sticker shocked by the price. You need to eat them fresh and hot though because they don't taste as good once it starts to get cold. I can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu. In the meantime, come here and get your momo fix.

First time having Tibetan food and now I'm a huge fan! Only sampled vegan food but highly recommend the the tofu phing, the petse was good, but wish there was more sauce for the bread. The momos were also good, perhaps not for me.

If you have not tried Tibetan food before, this is the place to go! This neighborhood restaurant is LOVED by the locals and is a true gem. We were told by a local that this was their favorite restaurant in the neighborhood so we went and tried it. They cook delicious authentic Tibetan cuisine served by a welcoming staff. We recommend their Momos which are their traditional Tibetan dumplings. We ordered Combo Momo's which comes with 3 beef, 3 chicken & 3 veggies. The beef and Chicken filling was juicy and seasoned very well! Overall they were all savory and delicious, with a slightly chewy texture from the dough and a flavorful filling. It is cash only restaurant if you plan to eat here but worth every penny! We also recommend garlic noodles. The noodles are tender and full of flavor, with the beef and vegetables making it a perfect dish. It was savory and slightly spicy, with a strong garlic flavor and the sauce has a slightly sweet and sour taste. We can't wait to comeback to this neighborhood again just to eat here.

Great food. Went her when they first opened and came back a few years later and it was just as good.

Try the lamb curry with the bread and trust me you're going to enjoy it. Went with friends awhile back and we all enjoyed the food the location might be troublesome to others due to it being next to the rain station but the food makes up for it

When I crave Tibetan food but can't make my way to Jackson Heights/Queens, Cafe Tibet is where I go. La phing, momos, any of the chilli dishes and Thali is delicious. Don't forget to get tingmo too!

Classic Brooklyn Staple! My faves are logo patsel with tofu, shogo ngopa, and of course veggie momo. Affordable and a great place to bring a date!

Really enjoyed my visit here! The momos were really good (we got the combination) and also the cold noodles - super carby, a little greasy, I appreciated the splash of vegetables. I know people were raving about the chili chicken but in my opinion, it was a little mediocre. I'd also skip out on the dessert (ordered a coconuty rice). However, I loved the vibe of the restaurant -- super cute and small with an outdoor patio. It's right next to the subway stop so it's easy to miss unless you're observant. It's there though!

We recently helped moved a friend in this neighborhood and was looking for somewhere to grab a bite. Tucked just before the subway entrance is this spot. For starters we got the momos (dumplings). We decided the sampler was best since there were three of us and the sampler cake with three of each type (vegetable, pork and beef). Each were packed with flavor. The best was pork one. On the side there were also some sauces too go with the momos. I preferred the hot sauce more, but it wasn't hot in heat level at all. For the entree I got chicken curry with the ting no bread. You also had aaa option too get the rice instead of bread, but I wanted to see what the tingmo was like since I've never had it. The tingmo was soft and fluffy. It was great for dipping into the curry a sauce or pull a piece to make a chicken curry sandwich bite. The curry was super flavorful since the chicken was cooked with bone on. For drinks I got the Tsampa which was refreshing. Service was good, but the dining area was really tight. Probably not good for large groups since the restaurant is on the narrow side.

My husband and I have lived in the neighborhood for almost 10 years, and this is by far our favorite place. The momos are amazing (the beef are our fave but the veggie are a spicy delight too), the tingmo to die for, and the then-thuk soup mandatory for winter. In summer, the mango lassies are a go-to. The staff is friendly and attentive. We've never had anything but amazing meals here. Five stars.

I had really high expectations and maybe my experience just didn't meet those! I got the momos (dumplings) and we got chicken and beef and to be honest I couldn't tell which was which! The filling was very meaty and I found it to be a little too oily for my taste. I think that was a recurring theme throughout the meal as every dish I had tasted very greasy and there was nothing light or lemony to cut all the grease. For my main dish I got one of the chicken curries. It did say it had bones in it but I thought this wouldn't be too much of an issue. Unfortunately a lot of the pieces of chicken were mostly bone and I found myself struggling to get the chicken off. The chicken wasn't super tender so it didn't exactly fall off the bone. All that being said, I do think there were some delicious and different flavors in everything I tasted. So it's definitely worth a visit just to get something truly different and being on courtelyou road it's in prime Brooklyn location!

This place is one of my favorite restaurants! Everything I've tried on the menu is incredible

Pretty average food though it's an interesting spot right next to the train station. The momos we're underwhelming

Deliciously spicy food! Place is narrow and cramped with some outdoor seating. Been here 3x already and food is good. CASH only. Place can get busy. Shogo-katsa: spicy curried potatoes. Spicy and good! La-phing: mung bean appetizer. Consistency of mung bean is like smooth jelly. The sauce is deliciously spicy, somewhat numbing. It is definitely much spicier than the curried potatoes. I really like this and I recommend ppl to try it! Then thuk- tibetan noodle soup. The "noodle" is actually more shaped like square raviolis. The dough is thick. (try saying this sentence out loud 5x). It's also a spicy soup and flavor was ok. It's very warming and perfect for the cold months. It was made more flavorful when I put extra hot sauce in it. Shrimp thali- the order is served on a school lunchroom type of metal tray with a spot for curried shrimp, lentil soup, beets, veggies, and rice or white bread (tingmo). The curry was actually really good. It was so flavorful. Somewhat sweet. Tibetan iced tea- I asked the waitress and she said it's made of milk and some kind of spice which I don't remember what she said (cardamom maybe??) it was sweet and very fragrant. Tasted really floral. It took some time for me to get used to the taste. The drink somewhat calmed my spicy tongue which was nice.

I came to Cafe Tibet in the midst of a really bad cold, hoping to find some soup and spiciness that would clear out my congestion. The entrance is easy to miss, adjacent to the Cortelyou subway exit, and as others have noted, it's a jewel box of a place in terms of size. I ordered a takeaway of the tsam-thuk soup (made with tsampa barley and veggies) and the chicken momos with a hot chili dipping sauce. Note that the place is so small that there's no waiting area inside, so you're better off calling the order in ahead, if you're not eating in. The momos were fantastic--very filling and sinus-clearing when dipped into the chili sauce. I was able to save half of the portion for another meal. Unfortunately my batch of soup wasn't as successful--a thin watery and salty broth without many vegetables. I would definitely get the momos again and pass on the soup. The menu appears to have many other tempting dishes, and the staff preparing and serving the food seem really committed to what they are doing. CASH ONLY.

The food was pretty good just wish the portion sizes were a bit bigger for the price.

I kept hearing my girlfriends talk about this place so I was excited to finally try it out. I've never had this cuisine before so wasn't sure what to expect. Turns out, it's just spicy food. We ordered the papaya salad and the fried momos combo platter to start. The papaya salad is chucks of red papaya in sweet and sour sauce with hot pepper flakes. It's interesting...I can't say I like it or dislike it. After all, I am a huge fan of the fruit itself but it tastes weird with the sauce. The fried momos are like pan fried dumplings. Honestly nothing special and to be blunt, tasteless. They do give you two kinds of hot sauce to eat it with. See what I mean about just spicy? Wait, there's more... We ordered the pork laksa, the pepper shrimp and a fried noodle dish with beef. The pork was hands down the best dish that redeemed this meal. It's thin sliced pork belly cooked in a spicy sauce. Only difference with this dish is that it's also flavorful on top of spicy. The pepper shrimp was disappointing. First off, it's described as battered and crispy. The shrimp was maybe boiled? Trust me, no batter in sight and definitely not crispy. It was super spicy though. All heat and no flavor. The noodle was ok, the beef was really dry and salty. I did get a mango lassi which was freshly made and it was damn delicious so between that and the pork dish, it was a 3 star food experience for me.

If you love a home cooked style mean this is the place for you, everything is amazing ! I had to rave about it since I've been goin and getting something different everytime and everything is delectable! Super recommend especially if u like spicy as they make their chili oil from scratch nd taste great on any and all their dishes practically.

Fair warning, when they say "spicy", they mean it! This little restaurant has a really big menu with ample amounts of vegetarian/vegan options. There is a small outside seating spot, too. There was a dog when we left, so seems pet friendly in the outside portion. We started with the La-Phing and carrot soup. The La-Phing was really spicy and had great flavor. The mung bean portions were very thick. I wasn't a big fan of that, but that is just personal preference. The carrot soup was good. Nothing special, but hey, it's carrot soup. Main courses were the Veg Momo and I can't find the name of the other entree. I don't see it on the yelp menu. You'd think embarrassingly stumbling through it's pronunciation to the waiter would help me remember, but not in this case. It was a spicy dry noodle (not as spicy as the Phing) with thinly sliced peppers and peas. It was really delicious and could have easily eaten the whole plate myself. So many flavors! The Veg Momo (dumplings) were some of the best I've ever had. They were thicker thank most. Not slick, either. Insides were stuffed with cabbage, carrots, and peas. Would do well to put a little soy sauce on them. We unfortunately didn't get to try any desserts or their drinks, but without a doubt will be back to give them a try. !!Cash only, no BYOB!! (Worth it, though, please go).

Truly one of my favorite experiences of eating out in NYC. Born and raised in Brooklyn, and with a palate for absolutely any kind of cuisine, I've had the privilege of experiencing countless places over the years and must admit, eating at Cafe Tibet, over the train tracks of the BQ line is an experience unlike any other. I usually bring visitors to NYC to Cafe Tibet, because it is a great taste of the types of places NYC can offer that aren't your typical experience and you most likely wouldn't find on your standard "best of NYC" list - but well deserves to be. Taking the time during out Global Pandemic to review and support businesses that are surely struggling during this time, I just want to reach out and thank you for the beautiful dining experiences you've offered to me, my friends and family over the years and hope that we can be a part of that again soon. For momos, curries, tingmo, thalis and everything in between.

Amazing amazing!!! If you haven't been GO now! I can just rave about this little place with great food! The food was fresh and you can see they make everything fresh and put a lot of effort in what they make. It's so inexpensive and very tasty. We had so much food and paid about $30. It's a hole in the wall but you won't believe what an amazing place it is! Just go and see for yourself. The girl that worked there was super friendly and helpful. Cafe Tibet keep up the great work you put in your food

My favorite Tibetan restaurant in the city . I have been going here since my Brooklyn college days . The chili chicken is a bit on the spicy side but it's to die for . Try it with half bread and half rice get the best of both worlds . The chicken and beef momos are amazing as well ... the veggie momos I wasn't a fan of . This place is the best and do yourself a favor and enjoy some of the best Tibetan food you will have in your life .

I had the lamb curry with tingo and shafalay or Tibetan beef patty and mango lassi a delicious meal.

One of the best hidden gems in Brooklyn. Anytime I crave dumplings/Momo's I come here. Be warned spicy is spicy. The curry is also to die for!!!