Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen

I'll be the first to admit when I walked in and the place was rather empty. I got a bit nervous, but this food was amazing. I have no idea what I really even ate as a lot of the listed items where foods that I later had to look up. The restaurant was clean and the staff there was extremely friendly. The food was also prepared pretty fast.

Last time when we went there to eat it was bad experience but now as the management and owner are new they offered excellent hospitality and delicious food.Foods have authentic taste and fresh..All the best to the NEW TEAM..

Fantastic place with Himalayan cuisine: there is definitely a grand chef behind the scenes. We started with vegetarian dumplings that seemed too many but were so good we couldn't resist. Then we had 2 variations of curry dishes: lamb and chicken. Both were served with pita bread and rice. The server helped os out with the choice as the options looked a bit disorienting for first-timers and we were not really into hot spices. Don't worry, there is plenty of options for both hot and mild palates. The location is perfect for a date or a dinner with friends. 0lenty of vegetarian option too! The room is filled with pictures of nepal and Himalayan landscapes and people. Happy to have been here: will definitely be back!

I was here for my birthday and had reserved table for 15. I was so amazed by the welcoming atmosphere of the owner and the people there. I was making my American friends try food for the first time and they absolutely loved it. They liked the momo, lamb curry, chicken korma so much. Loved all the foods and the service. Will highly recommend it to everyone. Also the owner was so nice he gave us free kheer as a sweet treat. Definitely will go back again.

I ordered lentil soup on my way out of another office building because I was hungry, the soup they served was literally like water - barely had any lentils. I said to them politely it was very watery, and it’s not like any lentil soup I’ve ever ordered before (which is definitely thicker). The owner was so rude and said this is how it is. And I said ok well can I please have my money back, this is basically water. He told me I came in to waste his time (so rude) and to never come back - and I will never ever go back here absolutely rude chef / owner (his wife was not rude) but he was unbelievably rude. You don’t treat customers like that, especially I was willing to try their spot which was totally empty at the time. I feel so angry having some one talk to me so rudely.

Delicious. I’ll tell you what to get 1) Lamb Curry 2) Garlic Naan Done deal… Lamb curry comes with rice. Their poppers (chips) was good too. Very thin, crisp, light, and flavorful. Cozy place. Authentic. The lady who served us was very nice. I really enjoy going to this place. We’ve visited 3 times so far.

This place is hands down the best spot for Himalayan food in Chicago. The jhol momos were the highlight, perfectly steamed dumplings in a rich, flavorful broth with just the right amount of spice. The food tasted authentic, well-seasoned, and made with care. Service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was cozy but not cramped. If you're looking for quality Himalayan and Nepali food, this place delivers. Highly recommend!

Absolutely loved our experience at this Nepali restaurant! We tried the thali, momo, and chowmein — and every single dish was bursting with authentic flavors. The thali was beautifully balanced, with perfectly spiced curries, fresh achar, and fluffy rice. The momos were juicy and flavorful — easily some of the best we've had, with a delicious dipping sauce that brought it all together. The chowmein was packed with fresh veggies and had that perfect wok-tossed flavor that hits just right. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the service was great. You can really taste the love and tradition in the food. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a genuine taste of Nepal. We’ll definitely be coming back! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Authentic Nepali food in the city. Flavorful, wide variety. Quaint atmosphere nested in quiet neighborhood. Even served beer from Nepal. Great discovery!

Great spot! I'm new to nepalese food but the flavors were amazing! The restaurant was open & I could watch the employees rolling the dumplings fresh in the corner of the restaurant. The dumplings with the chutney was to die for with the mix of spice, ginger, rich flavor. The 9 bean curry was the best recommendation from the server. Definitely a restaurant worth checking out for himalayan/nepalese food :)

Good food. The buttered chicken seemed to be a touch too "colorful" ... I know but is was. Very "rouge"

2 words. Chicken Chili. If you're a fan of spicy chicken, look no further than the chicken chili here - no need to ask for it spicy as it comes with the perfect amount of spice by default (assuming you can handle some heat). I've tried a number of their other dishes and they're all good but the chicken chili is definitely a staple. They also have a variety of Himalayan dishes and many South Asian dishes you're probably familiar with. To cap it all off, the staff here is super friendly and the atmosphere is quite nice...appropriate for a casual lunch or a nicer dinner or whatever you're looking for. Regardless, make a trip out to Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen and you certainly won't regret it!

There are many "Nepali" restaurants in Chicago but they really serve Indian food. This place has pukha Nepali khana. Real. It's perfection. I recommend the thali (veg), the saag is the best! Mitho chha!

Though this is a two star review, it was for take out and I'd like to go back to see if the experience is better in house. Because the menu is amazing and contains so many dishes that can't be found anywhere else, I WANT it to be great and will give it another chance to be. We ordered the Chitwan Ko Taas and unfortunately they forgot half the dish - when we got home the only thing there was the meat and puffed rice. No soybeans, no salad, no spicy sauce. The meat was very flavorful but a little overcooked and the rice was crunchy rather than puffy. The other dish, the C-Momo, came unscathed except it was ordered veg and we received chicken. It was incredibly spicy (in a good way). I caution you to thoroughly check your bag if you order from here - although checking the bag wouldn't have shown that the veg order was actually meat.

Great service. Friendly and warm owners who take pride and passion for Nepali cuisine! Food is delicious and definitely worth checking out. I'll be back again.

What an amazing experience at Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen!! My boyfriend and I went on a Sunday at 4PM and were seated quickly as the restaurant was quite empty! We did notice that there were lots of takeout orders though. We ordered a couple things to try ! Samosas & Chutney: 8.5/10 I love how large the samosas were, amazing portion size compared to previous places I've been to. The texture and crunchiness was really enjoyable! The filling was very well seasoned and the chutney was a perfect pairing. Tibetan Delight: 7.8/10 The portions here are super generous. The dough was not as crunchy as the samosas but still very delicious. The filling was good with a nice ginger taste. The sauce was yogurt-y and didn't have too much flavor but the combination of the two was very good. Mango Lassi: 8.5/10 I don't have much experience with lassi but I'd definitely order this drink again. So creamy and not overly sweet. I'd definitely recommend this. Chili Momos: 8/10 The sauce is addictively spicy! The Momos were a bit hard on the outside but the filling was so flavorful! I'm not sure if they were fried or pan seared but they could have been cooked a little less. Very tasty nonetheless. Butter Chicken: 8.5/10 The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so fresh, not too overpowered with cream! It was such a delicious bite with the garlic naan. Garlic Naan: 8.9/10 Chewy, flakey , flavorful. The perfect texture and you couldn't ask for better naan. Chicken Tikka: 9.1/10 With white meat, I typically expect it to be dry. I was so impressed with this dish and didn't expect to like it so much. The tenderness, the juiciness. The addition of the lemon is genius and I love the charred onions and lettuce underneath. It makes for the perfect bite when paired with the naan. I knew this dish was special when I kept going back for more bites! The ambiance was relaxing and calm! A very enjoyable dining experience and I can't wait to come back!

Ok WOAH is all I need to say. Just kidding, there's more, but my initial reaction explains how I much I loved this place. My hangover craving told me I NEEDED indian food (anyone else suffer from these?) and so I went searching on Door Dash and found Himalayan Kitchen. I was in between the chicken and lamb curry but ended up ordering the lamb and I am SO glad that I did. I also ordered "Kwati Ideal Protein" which is essentially a curry with nine different beans with the most amazing spices. I loved every single part of it. Definitely my new favorite spot to get indian food

We stoped in while we were in the area. The interior is clean and the ambiance is nice. We started off the the samosas. They were delicious. Unfortunately, they don't have the green sauce. The garlic nan paired perfectly with the tiki masala. This dish is definitely recommended!! We were feeling something spicy so we have the vandooloo a try. It definitely hit the right spot for the spice level! The waitress was so kind to give me a glass of free tea. If we're in the area we will stop by again.

Super excited to try this place and was very disappointed. Chicken curry was runny with no flavor & the palak paneer was bland as well. What a shame for how expensive this is.

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with phenomenal butter chicken and other dishes. Great service.

We had high hopes for this place given the reviews. Service is very friendly and there's lots of seating, along with an in-house bar. Restaurant is clean and pleasant. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing? We both got the vegetarian thakali (assorted dishes with rice), along with garlic naan and mango lassi. The naan, lassi, and rice pudding were the high points of the meal. The vegetable & bean dishes were all kind of watery and "meh." Everything needed more salt/spice. Another table ordered some meat curries that looked better than our food, so maybe that's the way to go here.

So yummy, the service is good, and it's not usually all that crowded. I may be shooting myself in the foot, here, giving 5 stars, but it's really a lovely little place.

I love this place. I've loved it for a while. I moved out of the neighborhood last august and have been dreaming about the food since I left. Come to find out they deliver to Jefferson Park!!! I'm in heaven. Definitely one of My favorite South Asian cuisines in the city. Curried goat is my jam! love the paneer and the butter chicken. This place is a gem!

Some friends and I went and dined in recently and had a great experience. Previously I had only ordered delivery, but the food is freshest straight from the kitchen! We had a mix of Indian and Nepalese menu items, and it all was delicious! Note for wine drinkers, goosefoot has a wine shop across the street and you can byo by paying a $5 corkage. It will be worth it because wine selection at the restaurant isn't much.

What an espectacular experience that we had at Himalayan Sherpa. One of our best lunch dates to date. We ordered the Goat bone-in, rice and roti. It was so flavorful!!! The curry was tasty, great consistency and filling. Service was also amazing. They saw we enjoyed their food so much that they brought out a complimentary rice pudding lol. We must have shown that much joy ha. Totally recommended!

The food was mediocre and that's being generous. The garlic naan was doughy the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken were both a strange color and had very little flavor. The chicken was cooked well, but there was no depth of flavor in the dishes. I definitely wouldn't order again. Delivery was fast though. I'll give them an A+ for delivery speed.

Amazing food with definitely recommend their samosas and goat curry. Garlic naan could use more butter and garlic though

Why are there not any more stars to give this place??? I can't wait to go in person to sit and enjoy my meal. Some friends and I ordered for delivery from this restaurant simply because they offered it and we felt like eating something different. We were so delighted to receive our delicious meals and kinda sad we couldn't finish everything! We ordered garlic naan (delicious and soft, even still nice and warm, great delivery service!), biyriani, momo (delish, especially with the dipping sauce!), and chicken tikka masala. Our of the three mains, I think the tikka masala won out, we forced ourselves to finish the momo (we ordered two plates) and the biryani was soooo tasty and SPICY!!! I definitely recommend, and as I said, I can't wait to return!

Excellent atmosphere and authentic cuisine. We ordered a variety of dishes and our helpful server made great suggestions. The naan was very warm and fresh and we enjoyed our meal. We will be back sometime soon.

We came for a weekday lunch. Service was friendly and fast. We ordered the steamed chicken momo, kwati, thenthuk with chicken, garlic naan and paratha. The momo was great. The sauce was outstanding so we ordered more! So was the paratha and garlic naan. I'd eat that every day. The thenthuk and kwati were just ok, I think they could have gone with some more seasoning as they were somewhat bland.

I'm always a skeptic due to seeing America and the world become a world that's more plastic than real as people end up liking "the atmosphere" or people based on their superficial looks not developed and honed through years and years skills, REALNESS. So instead of real good food it's a nice atmosphere that most people rate highly because they're easily fooled by "presentation" LOL, but this place is as good as people say. You will be able to climb Mount Everest like a Sherpa guide after eating this energizing closer to home made food. I had the chicken dumplings, naan (bread), and Kwati. Bomb, bomb, and bomb. Chicken dumplings some of the best I've ever had, and the Kwati looked like a Filipino dish named mongo beans but this was BETTER and very different! Great Nepalese food though I won't touch Indian food no more due to Jack Daniels and butter chicken making me vomit with a disgusting aftertaste of curry

Very nice staff with a wide selection of exotic dishes. Pleasant decor. Easy street parking.

I feel so blessed to be able to try so many different cuisines here in Chicago! We were tired of pizza, wings, burgers, and sandwiches so we looked far and wide on Yelp and landed on Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen. This place had a huge menu and a fusion of Indian, Nepalese, and Himalayan food. Everything sounded delicious, so it took us like 20 minutes to decide what to order for take out. We decided to order the Chicken Tikka Masala, which came with a side of rice. The Chicken Tikka Masala was less tomatoey than what I'm used to from other Indian restaurants, however, it was very delicious and creamy! Probably one of my favorites! The Chicken Momo Dumplings were also wonderful! The order came with 9 dumplings, and they were each pretty large! The sauce that came along with the dumpling was great as well (I think it's curry based).

Everything was delightful! Garlic naan, chicken biryani rice, and especially the butter chicken- all great. Really nice prompt friendly service. A great evening!

Oh man, I am sad to report we had a TERRIBLE take-out experience from here. I had never tried it and was excited to, but we won't be returning. From the very long, very black hair in our rice (honestly my husband wanted to throw all the food out at that point but I felt bad tossing $90 of take out so we promptly chucked the rice and continued on) to the very dry and tasteless chicken tikka masala (I guess the chicken is cooked separately, then cut up and added to the sauce?), this meal was a miss. We tried the chili momo and the momos themselves had no flavor inside but were covered in what tasted like straight sambal oelek - like, just straight chili sauce. SO SPICY. Those were the only things with any flavor and the flavor just wasn't good. I feel bad giving such a poor rating but we liked nothing from here. Even the kheer, which I think is hard to mess up, was terrible. We threw most of this food out which made me sad but we couldn't make ourselves eat it. There are dozens of other places to get decent Indian food, I would not recommend this place.

My husband and I were excited to try this place and had read such great reviews. I ordered take out and dumplings and the Nepalese special. The picture on the menu clearly did not match what we received. For 18 dollars the dish was small and the meat was very dry. We dumplings were okay, but for $12 I would expect them to be better prepared. Sadly, we will not be ordering again.

We love the food and more than that amazing service. Loved the ambiance here felt like home.

We really liked this place. It has Nepalese dishes and standard Indian food. We ordered white rice, Poleko Masu (Goat), Ghundruk ko Achaar, C Momo, and Thenthuk. Poleko Masu tasted like charred goat. Hearty. Not too seasoned. Ghundruk was a lightly pickled and diced eggplant. The C'momo was very spicy curry type dumpling dish. Thenthuk was a noodle soup with whiteish clear broth. Kind of a gingery taste.

This place has amazing food as well as service. We were three people and were very hungry so ordered quite a lot food. We ordered jhol momo, steamed momo, taas, chhoila, mutton curry (comes with rice). We weren't disappointed. And portion is good too. Perfect level of spicy. Definitely coming back next time I am in town.

I thought the food was delicious. Ask for recommendations versus going for the safe dishes you know. They won't steer you wrong. The place was not very busy and seemed to cater more for pickups. I will definitely try it again.

This is seriously our new go-to place for Nepalese or Indian food. The naan is out of this world and the momos are fantastic. We are inside and the service soooo friendly - I left my purse there and they held onto for nearly a week. Awesome restaurant

This spot is great. I thought about the garlic naan and creamy chicken korma so many times while they were closed during the earlier covid weeks. So glad to see they're open for delivery again! I've only done pick-up from here, so I can't comment on the dining-in experience. They're quite quick to prep food, and are always so friendly when I come to pick up. But the main thing is: chicken korma and garlic naan for life!!! The chicken is so tender, and the naan is so fresh. I've had fresh naan at other restaurants, but this one is very different--It's slightly chewy/doughy, which I love. Welcome back, I've missed you!

Himalayan Sherpa is a cute getaway from the noisy city into a restaurant with a calm vibe and food from the Himalayas. You have to start with an order of momos (dumplings) they are like little cloud balls filled with flavor. The highlight has to be their butter chicken I even asked for vegetarian paneer (cheese) instead of chicken and they were more than happy to accommodate. Garlic naan is crispy and thinner than your average naan which we loved! The staff makes you feel welcome. The Thakali Bhojan is the next thing I'd like to try at the restaurant. The Thakali Bhojan looks so traditional and filled with a variety dishes all in one it's definitely a plate for food photography! I'll definitely be back.

**If you are new to or enjoy Indian food, it's worth trying. A few months back I'm scooting down Lawrence taking note of the businesses that have come and gone. Seeing the name of this restaurant I was curious so peeked my head in to see their menu. The ambrosial scent of spices in the air struck a nerve and started to create beads of excitement on my nose. This happens whenever I walk into a family home and smell the sweet spices used in Indian cooking. I placed an order immediately after. Mostly momos. Momos are handmade steamed dumplings. Their origins from parts of India, Tibet and Nepal. I ordered two kinds. Minced chicken and their C'momo. The latter being your choice of momo ingredients (veg, chicken or mixed) in a hot & spicy sauce with onions, diced tomatoes and green peppers. I requested they use a mix of veg and chicken dumplings. This entree can be spicy or extra... Just do regular if you can't handle spice. Not joking. I can handle spice and found it too spicy but yummy tasty. I took bites in-between long cool down periods. My mouth was on FIRE!. An order of raita or some ice cream can help. Recently decided to give them another go wanting to try typical Indian food staples. Lamb curry, lamb biryani, butter chicken and some paratha (bread) for dipping. Indian food will be regionally different in tastes because the typical Indian dishes that most Americans are familiar with are not served throughout India. Take biriyani for instance. There are more than fourteen varieties. The difference being in aromatics, softness of rice, meats, etc. Given that this is a Himalayan Indian restaurant, their flavors will be subtly different than the butter chicken from your local takeout. That being said, the food smelled nice and I think most people trying this for the first time will be appreciative. For us, it was lacking in flavors and the meats were not given ample time to soften. Lamb when prepared quickly will seize and be tough. Shared the food with family. Eeesh. All I got were gripes and complaints. I thought it was decent except for the high price tags. Since vaccinations are up and lockdowns seem to be phasing out, if they offer an indoor buffet, I'd happily check them out. Upon further consideration. Due to the pandemic and possibly reduced purchases by customers. I would imagine there is much "down time." It would be great to check them out when they are in full swing and back on top of their game.

This place was wonderful. We moved in just down the street about a year ago and we deeply regret not trying them sooner. First off, the vibe is super nice and intimate and our server was kind and accommodating. I got the goat curry and it was absolutely astounding, a little pricey at around 20$ for the portion size, but worthwhile nonetheless. My partner got the butter chicken which was very filling and decadently delicious, a bit on the sweet side but still with a great depth of flavor. We also got the Tibetan delights, a fried hand meat pies, which were good but certainly not what we are returning for, if you catch my drift. However the sauce that accompanied them, a mustard of sorts, was really delicious. Overall, great place, stop by and try it out!

We ordered C'momo, a sizzling meat dish, pumpkin curry and other dishes. All were very tasty and I would come back again. I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because some of the tablecloths still had stains on it, so we asked to sit at tables with paper covers instead. They serve alcohol but you can BYOB for a $5 corkage fee (which we did since we have our favorite wine with us).

My friend and I had a really nice dinner here last night! The service was friendly and SORT OF helpful. I think our server was afraid to recommend anything specific so he sort of just recommended everything. We landed on the vegetable dumplings to start. We both really liked these. The flavor was really good and the sauce they came with was fantastic. I think my friend now wants to put it on everything! For our mains we wanted to try things from the Nepalese side of the menu since neither of us was familiar with the cuisine. We shared the Aaloo tama bodi curry, the description of which doesn't do it justice. It's fairly hearty due to the black-eyed peas and had a nice, rich flavor. We also got the Chaw ko Tarkari with muttor, which neihter of us had had before and though found under the "Special Indian Veg" section was described as having "traditional Nepalese herbs." This was good as well, and lighter than the other dish. Everything was very flavorful without being spicy in the way many think of the Indian cuisine typically served around Chicago. All in all, tasty food and a pleasant experience. I would happily go back and hope to see this new small business thrive!

Delicious food! We got some Indian classics and practically inhaled the whole thing. Their naan bread is way too good so you must try it! It's also a decent sized portion that heats up equally as good the next day. I would also like to mention how important it is to not be super judgmental of a restaurant's ambiance during COVID and instead be happy to support a small business. The place is clean and although they do have a take out station set up, it still is a good spot to enjoy your food in peace. Can't wait to come back!

Five glowing stars for the butter chicken and chow Mein! Yum! I crave them! They taste very good together too. Even my 9 year old loves this. FYI- the chow mein is a tiny bit spicy. For the butter chicken you get a thing of rice and a small container of the chicken in sauce. It's not quite enough for two adults unless you're sharing another entree (or appetizers) as well. The order of chow mein is quite large however. I tried the dumpling offerings but they weren't for me. No matter, I've found something I love.

Food was overall pretty good, but the ambience was terrible. It's clear they are mostly operating as a take-out operation, with a takeout table all but blocking the main entrance and boxes and cleaning equipment scattered throughout the dining room. Wish they would just have closed it off to dining in, because the atmosphere and experience was really subpar. No music, hustle and bustle of takeout orders being rushed in and out the door... it just felt like we were sitting illegally in a restaurant that was closed to the public.

My mom and I were looking for an easy spot for dinner before a show in Lincoln Square. We really enjoyed our meal here. The food was super flavorful and the portions were either perfect or huge! (I got the chicken chowmein). It was not what o was expecting, but, I enjoyed it never the less. My mom has to have gluten and dairy free options and she enjoyed me of the vegetable curries. We both ordered a glass of wine. Pretty standard Cabernet but we were pleased with the size of the pour. The service was excellent.

The Nepali menu items are good. My favorites are the Sekuwa and Chitwan ko Taas and Shyabhaley (a Tibetian deep fried snack dish). They are a must try. The decor reminds me of a typical Thamel style restaurant (Thamel is a popular tourist destination in the heart of Kathmandu).

We had the chicken tikka (dry) and the C-Momo. The sauce for the Tikka was fantastic. The chicken was grilled to perfection and spiced nicely. The C-Momo was a spicy version of their Momo. A little too spicy for the rest of the family, but I enjoy the heat so it was great for me. Garlic Naan, regular Naan, and Indian Bread rounded out the meal. We are from out of town, but if we lived here this place would be on our visit again list! Thanks for your wonderful food.

Great option for easy take out! Our favorites include the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala (similar taste to butter chicken so don't order both at same time), and naan! Highly recommend!

We were new to Indian cuisine and our daughter recently returned from a trip to northern India hiking the Himilayas. She encouraged us to give this place a try and we all went and she ordered for all. The butter chicken, the momos, the garlic naan - it was all simply wonderful. Word of caution - after dining here you will find yourself craving this wonderful food and nothing else will satisfy that craving. So glad we expanded our culinary horizons!

The butter chicken was delicious. New favorite indian meal. Will definitely order from this restaurant again.

This place is delicious! Went with friends for dinner and we shared the chicken momo dumplings and they were tender and very flavorful. The order of vegetarian samosas were huge and enough for 3 people to share. For our main we had the butter chicken which was slightly sweet, tangy and creamy ... soooo delish! And the Lamb Vindaloo which was on point with the spice. The garlic naan is thicker than most naans but equally delish and great for dipping. The meal Came with rice but the naan was satisfying enough. We also tried the mustard greens which was a decent vegetable choice. Overall this place is a gem and I'm happy the are in the neighborhood. We ended up paying about $100 for 3 courses, a bit pricy for the small bowls of food but I'll be returning to try more dishes.