Little Tibet

This was my first time trying Tibet food! The fried spring rolls were really good along with the chili pork and chicken curry. I got the gyathuk which was also pretty tasty. Definitely check out this cool little spot. They made great use of their space and the paintings were cool to look at. The servers were friendly and the vibes were just right.

While driving back to Denver from Rocky Mountain National Park, I stumbled upon a highly recommended restaurant in Boulder. Unfortunately, both the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Biryani were underwhelming. The Tikka Masala was surprisingly bland, and I'm honestly not sure how this place garnered good reviews for it. As for the Lamb Biryani, it had a distinctly sour taste, likely due to a tomato-based sauce, which was very unusual for biryani in my experience—I've never had lamb biryani with sour rice before! The only other drawback was the staffing—they seemed unprepared for the Fourth of July crowds. Given the disappointing food, I would not recommend this place.

Visited this Tibetan restaurant for lunch on a weekend. The space was large and had a nice cultural vibe, but unfortunately, there was a strong, unpleasant pungent odor in the dining area that was hard to ignore. I ordered the Phing Sha (glass noodles with beef) and naan. The dish was quite watery, and lacked flavor—it tasted very mild and bland. The beef didn’t carry any masala or seasoning. The naan was freshly made but far too thin and ended up dry and crunchy, more like a cracker than naan. On the bright side, the service was excellent. The staff was kind and attentive, which I truly appreciated. I really wanted to enjoy the food, but it just didn’t connect with me this time. Hoping for some improvements in flavor and preparation in the future.

Delicious Tibetan/Indian cuisine in North Boulder. Seriously one of the best restaurants of this cuisine I’ve eaten at. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Came with a group and tried a smattering of apps and entrees. Everything was super tasty, well flavored, and fresh. Highly recommended!

Saturday night takeout:(~8 pm) - Ordered Chicken momos(fried). Got x10 momos in the order. They were good, just fried right, went well with the both hot and peanut sauces. Comes with lettuce/leafy veggies. - Packaging was good and order was delivered within 15 minutes. Well packaged. - Place has decent vibe, good for nice conversations, seated easily while I waited for takeout. Restrooms were well maintained.

Friendly owner, great service and really good reasonably priced food. Stopped in for some lunch on Saturday. We got coconut chicken soup, chicken pakora and the momo sampler. The pakora is smaller pieces than I normally find but you get a lot and the seasoning is really nice. Both the green and tamarind sauces were very good. The sauces for the momo were also outstanding with the darker red one being the spiciest one I have been served with momo yet. Even the chai was better than average. We are looking forward to coming back and checking out a lot more of the menu.

My husband and I went to Little Tibet for our date night dinner. We were both really impressed. I had the vegetarian thali, and my husband had a pork curry. The saag was the best we've had in a very long time. I enjoyed the daal and other dishes too. Everything was beautifully presented, and the portions were really sizable. The wait wasn't long for our food, which was great as we stopped in on our way to a show. We both took home enough for another meal. We'll be back!

The food was freaking delicious. I have never experienced better dumplings. The naan was so soft and flavorful, and the potato and onion breads were perfection. We were thoroughly impressed by the Ngotsel Nanzom. The portion sizes were great for the price, more than we could eat. Awesome service with a comfy, pleasant atmosphere.

Delicious food, kind service. Great location for North Boulder residents. I enjoyed the Korma Curry with coconut milk.

I posted this on another review site but I just have to warn people about this place so here it is again. Food was inedible. The shrimp masala was so sweet it was like a dessert. I've had masala at countless restaurants and it has never tasted like this. The tails were left on the shrimp so I had to do the job of the "cook" and de-tail the shrimp. The saag had zero flavor, like nothing at all. Horrible, horrible, horrible. Can I have my tip back? I really wanted to like this local business. It was shockingly bad.

Amazin Tibetan food in Boulder. They have a lot of unique Tibetan dishes. We particularly like the fried beef dumplings and the Tibetan bread.

Delicious food, lucky enough to catch the lunch special. The service was so exceptional from the kind people of Nepal. It was especially peaceful & serene with 14th Dalai Lama there on the pedestal. Remind us of Katmandu.

Was disappointed in the flavors. Everything was very bland and too watery. Naan was crispy instead of soft and fluffy. The only thing we really enjoyed was the beef Momo. Service took a while. Two tables ordered something on a skillet and it filled the entire restaurant with smoke. Overall, would not recommend or return. Sorry, but it just didn't taste good.

Ordered the chicken tandoori and lamb curry lunch special which comes with naan, rice, lentil and veggie curry. The portion is great given the price. My personal favorite were the lentil and veggie curry.

Located on the north portion of Boulder. Yes there is parking and lots of it, +1. Entering the restaurant, there is a very heavy Tibetan vibe. Having been to Tibet previously, it's cool to see Tibetan/Indian/Nepalese food featured. We went with the lamb curry and chicken tandoori off the lunch menu. At $11 and $12, you cannot beat the value. Each dish comes with rice, naan, lentils, and a vegetable curry as a side to the meat. Really solid, filling, and delicious. Looks family owned to me; check it out and support local.

What a delicious delight. The samosas were huge, fatly stuffed and mildly seasoned with curry. The soup was also lightly seasoned with Indian spices. Loaded with tender white chicken and asian veggies. This is definitely a find and so worth returning to in order to try a few other offerings. Times TWO: Came back for a second round this time with my friend, brother and sister-in-law. Now it was inconsistent. Both my friend and sis ordered korma. Both dishes not only looked different, but tasted very different. I wish i had photos. But one dish was sweet and had almonds; the other cashews and a completely different spice profile. Furthermore, my brother ordered lamb kofta. His summation was it was dry and needed a sauce. Me? I reordered the soup. It was very delightful; just way too many noodles and not enough veg.

Food/Taste/Flavor: 3/5 - flavor profile is focused on acidity and spiciness so very different from other food we have. Rice was tough and not cooked all the way through but was herbed/spiced so it had interesting flavors Sampler MOMOs had thick dumpling wrapper The fillings are similar so we weren't quite sure which was which. The sauce was very spicy so it masks all flavors as well Shaptak is sliced beef wok fried with peppers in a spicy sauce. And indeed it was extremely spicy! Unfortunately, the cuts of meat were uneven which makes cooking it consistently difficult so there were some tough pieces. Bell peppers were also super uneven with two abnormally large pieces Pork with mixed vegetables was with pork belly so it was very queasy. They do vegetables very well, but not the meat unfortunately Ambience: N/A - nicely decorated but we ordered food to go Service: 5/5 - polite and quick service. Her quote of 20 minutes was fairly accurate. The to go food was very hot and was still warm when we ate Value for price: 2/5 - interesting to try as it's a different flavor profile than we're used to. Too salty and spicy for our enjoyment and not balanced.

I've been to a lot of Tibetan restaurants. Since Boulder has such a large population of Tibetans, and I also travel, I've been fortunate enough to try at least 10, maybe 15 of them in the last 20 years. When I was in grad school, the Climber's bar was a cool hangout for beers and great Nepalese food. I think they may now own Sherpas, a mainstay of Boulder with an incredibly lovely patio. There was that place in Nederland we'd stop at on the way home from skiing when my daughter was little. And I remember a time when I was so obsessed with making momos that so sought out a food court in Columbus OH where I could sit at the counter and watch the dumplings being rolled out and formed before my very eyes. But I have to say, Little Tibet is perhaps the best Tibetan food I've had. OK - maybe Gurkha's rivals them, but the dishes are so unique between the two. We were lucky enough to go with another mostly vegetarian family, so I got to sample 5 dishes. The momos (my obsession) were delightful with a fiery traditional sauce - seriously, if you are not a fan of heat, skip the sauce. For me, it was perfect. The Saag Paneer was really unique - more cumin heavy than any I've had, but so delicious. But the real surprise was the chole. I almost never order chole because it is so easy to make, and pretty consistent across restaurants. But this one was quite different - a browner gravy with a perfect balance of spices and heat - less ginger than usual but a wonderful unique taste. And for the less adventurous in our group, the chow meón was so flavorful- I expected a typical thukpa noodle dish, but these were not at all bland. And the stir fried vegetables had that true wok braised flavor. I hope to come back sometime and try their Bharta or Bindi masala - everything here was excellent, including the service and ambiance.

This place is really mediocre. I had an appetizer that the waiter could not describe. Well, it's deep fried mono or gyoza if you will. Decent taste. The egg roll is watery and kinda bland. The chicken bhuna is really a stew with chicken, potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms and bell peppers. This is hardly an Indian dish. The naan is decent but it's the food that has to shine and it was disappointing. The prices are reasonable but then again the neighborhood is not so that good so the rent is probably low.

This place was great! We are here on a vacation and found Little Tibet on Yelp. We decided to give it a try and I'm so glad we did. The menu is so interesting that my husband suggested we try it again tomorrow. For lunch we shared the sampler Momo, chicken tikka and Garlic naan. Everything was good but the chicken was our favorite. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside and the inside is very basic but the service is good and the food divine!

The service was good, the food was excellent! Maybe the tastiest Tibetan/Indian food we've had in Boulder and that's saying quite a lot. We had the dumpling combo, tandoori chicken and fried rice. Delicious! Ambience, who knows? We sat outside, eating happily. We will definitely come back.

Absolutely delicious traditional Indian and Tibetan food. We were absolutely delighted wth the chicken korma (chicken breast cooked in a cashew cream sauce with nuts, dried fruits, and spices) and the spicy lamb vindaloo, which came in a tangy onion sauce. The garlic naan we ordered with our meal was some of the best we've ever tasted. Light as a feather. Truly memorable food. Good service. Pleasant decor. Certainly worth additional visits, particularly to explore the Tibetan side of their menu.

My new favorite Tibetan / Nepalese restaurant in Boulder! Awesome. I've driven by it for years but just now am trying it and my only regret is that I've missed out on this gem all this time! Delicious and authentic food. Beautiful presentation and atmosphere. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Amazing lunch specials. Less than 10 minutes to be served. Super affordable!! Love this place and will be back - a lot. Worth the drive from central Boulder. The sizable lunch special is only about $12, and chai is complementary! As much I like how this place is not over crowded and Boulder-expensive, I have to share this and support this fine establishment and Tibetans, in general.

Good everything, they care about the product and experience. Had a lamb lunch special and was very happy.

We had takeout. Simple interior. Can't comment on service but staff was pleasant. We ordered exclusively Nepalese cuisine and it was our first time but it was all quite delicious and felt authentic.

As an Indian-American Yelp reviewer, I have often written that it is difficult for me to give 5 stars for any South Asian restaurant because, as a true Indian son, my mother's cooking will always be the only 5-star place. I ordered to-go from Little Tibet via their website. I received a call from Little Tibet but missed the call. No voicemail was left. I arrived at the time the website told me to arrive to pick up the food. The staff member at Little Tibet said, "Oh, I tried to give you a call. The food would be an additional 20-25 minutes to be done." Classic Indian restaurant customer service. Why not leave a voicemail?!? Not a huge deal. There is a park nearby so walked around there and turned into a nice evening stroll. The food was good. Vindaloo was strong and spicy. Ultimately, Little Tibet is a solid choice for South Asian cuisine but the customer service experience rubbed me the wrong way a bit even if I am South Asian myself and quite an understanding person! That combined with cost and food ultimately put it at a 3-star experience for me but I certainly wouldn't stop anyone in the mood for this cuisine in the area of Boulder to give it a shot.

An easy 5 stars! Everything was wonderful. The Chicken Tikka Masala was very rich and creamy and we could not get enough. The momos were awesome - beware of the spicy sauce! Everything was very flavorful and we will definitely be returning.

Coming from the Bay area (northern califronia). This is the best tikka masala i've ever had! Perfect combination of spices/sauce.

this place has a cute interior and pretty good service. however, we waited around 45 minutes for food which is pretty ridiculous. i got a lentil dish which was gluten free. it was okay but i was also starving from waiting so long. We also got the chicken tikka masala which was good but it was a lot more liquidy and we basically had soup leftover after. people were nice but it was just okay to be honest

WOW and Yum! We went to Little Tibet for lunch and everything was SO SO good! We ordered chicken tikka masala and the lunch special chicken curry! Our waiter was also so kind and the restaurant was clean and well kept! Our meals were perfect - super flavorful and everything you'd hope for in Indian food! Highly highly recommend!!

Disappointed. Actually, my food was pretty good, but other dishes were weird or just wrong. We got there before the crowd showed up. We don't know if someone was perhaps missing on a busy night? The two waiters were scrambling. We had to get our own menus, check on our food, get the checks. I had vegetable korma, another person got chicken korma. Mine really was korma, we could taste the cashew base, and it was sweet. The chicken 'korma' was a completely different dish. Almonds, and seemed like a curry. What the heck? My husband's lamb dish was dry, he had to keep asking for the brown rice he ordered. The vegetable pakora were dense, but they were good. My one complaint there was the dead lettuce they put on the plate. If you're going to put lettuce on the plate, please let it be fresh. The soup my sister in law ordered had tasteless dumplings. Salt could have gone a long way. Like I said, my vegetable korma was good. Lots of veggies, and a tasty base. But the overall experience was just weird.

I think a case could be made for Little Tibet as the best restaurant in Boulder. It's way up on Broadway in a mini mall next to a great taqueria. Inside is austere and nice, with some outside seating. They serve Tibetan momo, noodle dishes, and Indian fare, and for my money besides their excellent Tibetan specialities they're tied for the best Indian food in town. I love the momo and get it every time, and they have a hand stretched Tibetan noodle dish that's hearty and mild. But I really love their chicken tikka masala, which has a perfect yogurt marinade on the chicken and is super heavy on the cream, curry, and ghee, which is how it should be. Their naan is a work of art. Puffy, light, absorbent, and delicious. The best naan in all of Colorado. Best samosas in Boulder. I could keep working down the list, but there should already be enough here to persuade you. Highest recommendation.

Little Tibet is the best Himalayan restaurant I've ever been to, and I've been to at least 9 (not a lot but not terrible either). Our server was super nice and good at making suggestions. We started with the dumplings that aren't momos. (That's what my notes say anyway!) They were full of spiced beef (kind of like beef kofte) with a spicy orange sauce and a green sauce. They were really really good. Our chicken masala came with a neon red sauce which was a little surprising because the table next to us had the same dish but their sauce was neon orange. It was excellent with a great creamy and flavorful sauce. We also ordered a shredded potato veggie dish mixed with bell peppers and onions. It was good but we wouldn't get it again. Our order of naan arrived as one giant triangle. Works for me.

Food was alright, only thing I liked was the dumplings with the spicy sauce beware; it's VERY spicy (at least the batch they gave me was xtra spicy). Didn't like how bland the taste of the stir fry was, and most things on the menu I couldn't read or understand. Sub par in my opinion, but don't knock it till ya try it. ‍

Fabulous experience at this gem of a place. Everything we ordered was perfect. Sweet mango lassi was refreshing and smooth. The naan was light and perfectly cooked. The momo chicken dumplings were delicious packets filled with balanced seasoning. We loved the chicken tandoori which arrived sizzling. The wait staff was very attentive and made us feel that we were welcomed guests. We will be recommending this restaurant to our friends.

I should probably warn you not to go here so I can have it all to myself. But that's not right. This place is AWESOME. Like, I drive to Boulder and then take the extra trip up just to get som tikka masala. But everything is good. Fancy cuisine flavors at an affordable price and really nice staff. So stay away, I don't need the word getting out.

Yummi food!!!! Fast service me and my friends ordered though Yelp and they got it ready in less than an hour.

I LOVE this place. Quiet, clean and I never feel rushed. I've tried both their Tibetan and Indian cuisines. Everything is great! Service always good, too. Nice, easy crowd, if there is one. Caveat ~ parking lot is a fine, once you finagle the small entranced of Broadway, the City is doing lots of construction on the street and, so, yeahhh. Oh, and they're often closed between 3-4pm.. That is all. Happy Friday!!!

Their lunch special is amazing and it's so much food. The eggplant potato dish was delicious, their dal was incredible, the main dish chili chicken was perfectly cooked. The naan was insanely good. I can't say enough good things about it. If you go for a hike in eldorado canyon or anywhere near Boulder and are looking for a place to get some food I would highly recommend

So glad I checked this spot out! The restaurant is really cute, clean, and well decorated. The lunch special is enough to feed two people and it's incredibly delicious. Staff was also very nice and attentive.

Horrible service. Was excited to try on a Friday night. Took 30 minutes to get a drink. Waited over an hour before we called it quits on waiting for the food. No apologies from staff. Moving on.

Excellent chicken tikka, good veggie pakoras, but so-so Tibetan grated potato dish. We arrived at 5:30 on a Friday night and had our choice of tables and had fast, attentive service. The food arrived quickly and was sizzling hot. Customers who arrived at 6:30 seemed frustrated by slow service. The staff are friendly and work hard... they probably need to hire another server. Prices are reasonable. We will definitely return and will order from the Indian side of the menu. (Maybe I am not fond of Tibetan food; I've always found it bland. I do adore Indian.)

Wow! What a great service and non greasy tasty food! We had the lunch special platter which came with two curries, one lentil dal, rice and naan bread. Eveything tasted very good and it was great value for money. We also had some crispy aloo paratha and scrumptious mint paneer tikka. We left with a big grin thanks to the sweet service, yummy cardamom chai on the house and finger licking food. Thank you! And we will visit again when we visit boulder :)

I enjoyed the Chicken Curry. Good flavor. Good sized portion. I didn't have to wait too long to get the food.

Tastes good (chicken tikka masala is fantastic) and gave my girlfriend and I upset stomachs keeping her up all night. Server didn't check on us once after bringing food. Had to walk to the kitchen to ask for more rice then again for water and the check. Brought the appetizer with main course. No music so ambiance felt flat. Easy to overhear other tables. Probably more of a 2 star and don't want to hurt the business.

Delicious! My first time eating at a Tibetan restaurant and I am so glad it was here. First, the staff and service was great -- super friendly, made recommendations, attentive, food came out quick, and all that jazz. Second, the food was so tasty. I couldn't help myself and of course had to order two huge plates for myself. I went with chicken tikka masala and beef momo. I also ordered garlic naan. I literally had to ask for to go boxes so I'd stop myself from continuing to inhale all the deliciousness. I recommend all of it. The best were the momo! I've never had it before and the flavors were delicious. Highly recommend trying the tamarind sauce with it too. All in all. You should try it. Whether it's a quick stop, lunch special, dinner, or take out. Can see this becoming a local go-to spot. Oh also if you like beer -- looked like they had a great selection! Super frosty cold too.

Little Tibet offers up traditional Indian fair that is very tasty. The vegetarian option are good but I am a meat eater so I usually go for a chicken masala, chicken tikka or one of the other chicken dishes. One of my favorite dishes is their chili chicken which has just the right kick. I also really enjoy their Saag Paneer which is creamy and delicious. I am also fortunate that they are 3 block from my home so very easy to order takeout.

Visiting Boulder and looking for a Tibetan restaurant, we happened upon this cute restaurant while we were driving. Both my husband and I were craving pork and the other Tibetan restaurant I called told me they didn't serve pork so I quickly ran into Little Tibet, keeping my fingers crossed and met Phurpu. I asked her if they served pork and she told me, "yes, Pork chilli". Haha I was so excited, ran back to the car and got my family in. Phurpu was such a gracious host and took such good care of us right from the start. We ordered pork Chilli and pork chowmein and asked her to make them extra spicy. We also ordered the chicken momo. Pork Chilli was served to us first and it was everything I had expected. It was so tasty and just the right amount of spice. Pork chowmein arrived next and omg! Probably one of the best noodle dishes we have ever had. My husband couldn't get enough! It was spicy delicious. Gampa the owner and chef, brought out our chicken momo,and said, "I wish I could make your momo spicy" haha which made me chuckle. The white and red sauces or achars, that Phurpu brought for us were spicy delicious. Also as someone who absolutely loves dumplings, these momo were so good, the wrapper was homemade, dumpling perfection Both Phurpu and Gampa were such amazing hosts to us. They kept offering us, chai, Tibetan tea and Gampa even offered to make us lassi. When we declined, he brought several bottled waters for us! Can you believe that! Where do we see service, and kindness like that anymore! They both went above and beyond making our lunch experience such a memorable one. We will always remember our dining experience here and cannot forget the kindness shown to us. Whenever we come back to Colorado, I can assure you we will be back here.

Wow! I've lived in Boulder for 20 years and JUST NOW moved to North Boulder and accidentally found this place. Absolutely delicious. I recommend having the curry chicken immediately!

We order here about once a week. I like that sometimes you get an outlier, ill-sliced chunk of ginger in a bite, like "you get what you get, don't get upset." The food may be a little rustic, but it's unquestionably tasty. Totally workable for vegans and we particularly like the vegetable korma (with coconut milk) and the veggie pakora. Delivery will take an hour so sit tight. It's worth it.

This place gets 4 starts for there dumpling type thing. It was so good I wish that was all I ordered. We had the veggie, chicken and beef dumpling type thing. Beef had a bunch of flavor. We also had the spicy pork dish that was just ok. It was not that spicy and did not have a bunch of flavor.

PHENOMENAL. Above and beyond. The tandoori chicken is whats UP. Best I've ever had. Get the samosas! They are HUGE. Omg.

I chose this restaurant out of convenience during my vacation near Boulder and I am so glad I did. I'm not familiar with Tibetan or Nepalese food but I'm now a big fan.

Little Tibet in Boulder, Colorado has colorful and flavorful Tibetan and Indian food. The Naan bread, pork belly chili fry, saag paneer and chicken tikka masala was all excellent. The restaurant does not look like much, but it is some of the best Indian food I have had anywhere.

This place was recommended by a friend for momos and Indian food. We went there around 4:45 pm which is typically not a busy time for dinner. We ordered veggie momos, paneer tikka, laphing, dal makhani, channa and a bread basket. They didn't say anything about the wait time for the food to us but we heard them telling other customers it will be a 45 min wait. We got half of our food after a 45 minute wait. They told us they ran out of laphing and they forgot about the bread basket. By the time they got the breads, we had already finished most of our curries because we were famished. The breads were raw and undercooked. The food was really good but the customer service was terrible. We loved the veggie momos so we ordered them for pick up next day giving them enough time to prepare the order. When we picked our momos and took the first bite, there was beef in them. This is completely unacceptable. They were aware of the religious reasons and repeatedly told them veggie when we ordered. Even though the food is good, the customer service is terrible. I will not recommend this place, especially for dine-in. Also if you are vegetarian please proceed with caution. Never know what will be in your food.

On a Friday night we made a reservation for our family and we were looking forward to dining here. We had heard good things. After arriving we waited 20 minutes for our drink order then after 90 minutes without food we had to leave. The excuse: two other tables sat down at the same time. That's great but excuses fail after 30 mins of wait. Btw I now have two hungry kids at 8:30pm. Never again

Love this Place, Foods on Point! Delicious! It's a bit under rated. I got 2 dishes with my girlfriend & it was a Perfect experience.