Little Tibet Restaurant

A unique place with home-style Tibetan, Indian, and Thai food. The restaurant is decorated with Tibetan Buddhist ornaments and plants. Quiet and cozy inside with a nice secluded patio area too. Very kind staff. I had an iced chai and the temo sha tsel. The chai had the right spices but it was very much on the sweet and milky side - I would have liked it stronger on the tea. The temo sha tsel is a stir-fry of various veggies and your choice of protein (tofu) in a savoury broth. It wasn't anything fancy, but it was comforting wholesome food, with a pleasant subtle spice. I ordered it at spice level 3/5. Level 3 had an accent of heat but nothing serious. If you want prominent heat, go higher. I was eating with my parents, who ordered their entrees at 1/5 and 2/5, and both said they could have gone up a level, even though my mom (the 1/5-er) has a pretty low spice tolerance. I didn't feel like level 3 was bland, but would be curious about higher spice. I absolutely loved the temo - steamed bread rolls. The soft spongy texture was so good! Dinner entrees come with both lentil soup and salad. The lentil soup hearty and warming. The salad looks deceptively simple, but the dressing was surprisingly flavourful. I don't think I've ever tried Tibetan food before, so I enjoyed the opportunity to try it here in such a pleasant setting. The food and portion sizes feel healthy and the price is reasonable. I will hopefully be back soon.

This place had been on my list for forever and I finally got the chance to stop by for lunch today. It's very quaint and has a lot of Tibetan decor. Food was great; I decided to switch it up and tried the "Kham Amdo Thukpa." I thought the portion size would be larger although it wound up being just the right amount for a lunch meal. Would've gotten an appetizer if they weren't all nearly eight dollars each (a bit steep, in my view). Overall a good experience though.

Taste of Tibet in the Midwest! We were incredibly grateful that they were able to accommodate our large group at the last minute. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The decor is absolutely beautiful and cozy. The food was a delightful blend of Indian and Thai cuisines, which is fitting considering the location of Tibet. The salad and soup were complimentary. We ordered fried rice, dumplings, and Tibetan tea, and everything was quite enjoyable. The tea was exceptionally rich and would be a great addition to any winter meal.

The cutest little restaurant in Bloomington ✨ I was in town for four nights and I came here twice! Super cozy and great, calm energy! The food was sooo delicious. Highly recommended, feels good for body and soul 🥰

It was a great experience as this was my first time visiting here. We had veg dumplings, thupka, and rice dessert. I just felt that the quantity served was small for the price we paid.

Went on a recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Amazing subtle flavors right across the dishes we ordered. The spice level had an amount of zing. They have Indian and Thai fare as well, but didn't try them since we wanted to do proper Tibetan. The staff were very courteous and service was pretty fast. The restaurant was very quiet with a traditional Tibetan ambiance. Loved the experience.

The beef dumplings were really good, but the other fillings weren’t tasty at all. The curry rice was decent but the portion was quite small. Overall, it’s not worth the price.

Service was very nice. However, food wasn't what we expected. It was okay, but not the best. We ordered noodles and dumplings and dumplings dough was used as noodles already. Dumplings were freshly made from dough it seemed, but kind of dry. All in all, we liked freshness of the food

Delish offerings, cozy atmosphere, excellent service, fairly priced. The momos are a favorite!

We were in Bloomington for the day and planned to visit the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center and thought it would be fun to try some Tibetan food first, since we'd never had it. We were greeted warmly and seated right away. One thing I'll warn you about (as an American with an insect phobia) is that there are spiders that live in the windows inside this restaurant. If you leave them alone, they'll stay put and won't bother you. I can't detract any stars for that because our experience was so pleasant that I honestly wasn't even bothered, which is saying a lot for me. The menu lists foods from different countries, but we were there for Tibetan food. We started with Tibetan steamed bread, which was quite nice, though slightly bland to our palates. We enjoyed a salad (I would pay large sums to eat that dressing every day) and shared a sampler platter of their dumplings. The platter is awesome because it has every dumpling they offer, both fried and steamed, and all of them were delicious. We finished with a very yummy warm, sweet rice dessert with raisins. My husband enjoyed a mango lassi (Indian, not Tibetan, but he can never pass it up when it's on the menu) and I had a Tibetan tea, which was more savory than sweet and quite lovely. The service was kind and attentive and very helpful with suggestions. Great little place, delicious food, and would definitely return!

My favorite restaurant in Bloomington! I have been multiple times over the past few years and it has been wonderful each time. I usually always get the Tibetan Dumplings: Shogo and momo are my go-tos. They are homemade daily - so fresh and flavorful! This trip, I tried them both pan-fried - still good but the friedness/oil overtook the simple flavor of the fresh dough. I love their dumplings and will continue to get them plain (without pan frying). Entrees come with soup or salad. The lentil soup is underrated: simple, straightforward, tasty, comforting (even in summer!). The salad greens are a bit underwhelming with a few pieces of iceberg lettuces - though the dressing is perfectly salty, gingery, and savory. Service is always impeccable, kind, and timely. They are usually very aware of the spice level of certain menu items and are quick to refill waters. The restaurant is a house. The inside feels very cozy and intimate. I would suggest talking at a low speaking volume because it is a bit tight in there. The decor is on brand for a Tibetan themed place: Dalai Lama images and quotes as well as Tibetan patterns, prayer flags, etc. Overall, I think it is the most underrated place in Bloomington: Homemade, simple, nostalgic, comforting flavors.

Pros: Tibetan food is really hard to find! It's awesome that I get to try Tibetan food In Bloomington, IN! Cons: food isn't very...how do I put it...restaurant quality. It's something that I'd expect to have at a Tibetan friend's place but not at a restaurant. They also serve a mix of Tibetan food and other Asian cuisines which can be very confusing and misleading to folks how do not know Asian cuisines very well.

I've been eating here for over 25 years and it never fails to impress. Best dumplings I've ever eaten, best chicken satay, and the ginger soy salad dressing is something else. The owner is a fantastic guy also. This place is way better than most "ethnic"restaurants and chain type places in town. You won't regret eating here.

It's been a while since we've eaten here. There's a mixture of Tibetan, Thai, and Indian offerings. They're priced nicely, and the ingredients are fresh. In a way, it's sort of like Asian German food, where the heat and ingredients are good to keep you warm on a cold day. It's somehow not summer food to my palate. There are meat and vegetarian versions. Tofu isn't treated in any special way as a protein additive. Service was charming and prompt. There is outdoor seating towards the rear of the patio, where a fountain gurgles, drowning the craziness of the parking lot adjacent. It's a calm and peaceful ambience, and the food is good and reasonably priced for the neighborhood. Worth a change of pace.

I appreciated the number of vegetarian and vegan options available and that they were clearly marked. Service was good, and the patio was a nice place to sit on a warm evening.

The food was spiced well, healthy tasting and authentic! I loved my dish with the temo added! Ordered it with chicken and #3 spicy! I could have went a little hotter with the spicy, but was just right in flavor with a little kick! Will go back to try some dumplings another time!

First, forgive me but the names of things I do not quite remember, so I tried to describe them! The service was wonderful. Our server was quick, kind, and helpful. The restaurant is decorated beautifully with so much greenery and color! The food: Lentil soup -- very light, simple. It needed salt in my opinion, but otherwise it was lovely. Temo-- little steamed buns served with a side of melted butter which were so delicious and simple. Dumplings -- our server allowed us to do half and half so we ordered the ones with cabbage and the ones with mashed potato. They were absolutely remarkable. The cabbage ones were so flavorful and the potato reminded me of a Pierogi! Stew -- PHENOMENAL. The dumpling noodles were so good and tender. All the vegetables were tender and the broth had this beautiful depth. Overall, I'd love to return.

We ordered from the Tibetan cuisine part of the lunch menu (they also have Thai and some Chinese dishes). The dumplings were perfect, the soups were lite and the flavors wholesome. I honestly felt like I was eating a grandma's soup/stew; simple, delicate, flavorful. Definitely will return.

Came here with some friends and we shared some dumplings and samosas. Both were really good, with the samosas being my favorite. The flavor was really good and the texture was nice and soft, the sauce it came with was really good as well! I ordered the Kham Amdo Thugpa. The noodles and vegetables were really good in flavor, but the broth was too light for my taste. I ended up adding some if the dipping sauce from the dumplings and it fixed it a bit, but the flavor was just missing something for me. However, it came with a salad and the dressing was so good I could drink it. From what I've seen online though Tibetan cuisine is usually light in flavor, so that probably explains it. Overall the atmosphere was really good and the food was decent. If you're like me and you like heavy flavors maybe pass on this one. Otherwise its still good and would consider going again.

I was in Bloomington for a quick overnight and day to traipse around and see and try things.Several people asked me if the Tibetan restaurants in town were still open, and I had no idea....they were referring to when they had gone to school in town or the last time several years ago they had visited. The friend I was with remembered this place fondly, and she could get easily vegan options here, so we opted to give it a try! My friend had been telling me about momo so I knew I would be getting an order of those. And the samosas also caught my eye. We came at a strange time, and there was literally no one else in the place. We sat ourselves and hoped that was ok. Service was...leisurely. The food was tasty and certainly hit the spot. I mostly wish we had sat somewhere else because there was an ENOURMOUS spider web in the corner of the window near where we sat. Like....pests exist, I get it. But how long since that was cleared out?! I just sat at the far, far end of the table from that thing. It was disconcerting. I didn't really want to say anything about it in my review, but that spider web window situation has stuck with me longer than the memory of the food.

My brother and I shared the Tsel Dumplings and Kham Amdo Thugpa stew, which is really more of a soup vs. a stew. We liked the flavors in both dishes and definitely had fun looking at the menu when figuring out what to order. For a drink, I ordered the Tibetan tea to try it out, but it had a buttery salty taste that I wasn't a fan of. I think it's great that this spot is in downtown Bloomington and I love the small-homey ambiance inside!

This is my favorite restaurant, I drive an hour to get here regularly. The service is quick and the food is phenomenal. I usually have the onion potato dumplings and beef stew. They also have items like chicken fried rice is you are or come with a picky eater. It is small and casual, but the tables clear quickly since the food and service is quick. This is the kind of place I will visit and eat in my car if I need to because it is that good.

Nice people, cute place with nice quaint ambience. Good food lots of tasty, authentic choices. Surprisingly wide range of choices on the menu. Loved the dumplings. Would definitely go back.

We were looking for something a bit out of the ordinary and decided to try this cute spot on our day trip to Bloomington. It was delightful! We were not disappointed at all by the food, service or atmosphere! There is quite a bit of outside seating in shaded areas or under umbrellas, and the server suggested a cooler spot to us when he noticed we were getting hot. They have a very refreshing water feature near some tables which our waiter turned on for us. We decided upon Tibetan specials so tried cabbage, carrot and onion dumplings as our appetizer. They were small pockets of heaven! So light and fluffy, steaming with flavor but not overpowering and the perfect size for dipping! We would return again just to get more of these! The lunch special came with either soup or salad so we both tried the side salad. It was tasty but what pushed it to flavortown was the unique dressing. Delicious and light! The main course was the Tibetan stew with daikon radish, noodles, veggies and a broth you could eat forever. The flavor was robust yet refreshing and the perfect amount. It was a lovely spot for a fun lunch and we highly recommend it! Definitely returning!

Great family-owned, cozy restaurant for lunch or dinner. I got the lunch lentil soup, Pad Thai, and satay skewers. Menu had clearly-labeled gluten free items which made the choices easy. There's a cozy garden with a fountain, or inside seating too! I'll be back when I return to Bloomington!

Cute little restaurant in Bloomington with Tibetan, Thai, and Indian dishes. Super sweet staff, speedy service, and decent momos - no complaints! I'd go again to try some of the other dishes too.

I have had two amazing meals on Bloomington during my visit. This is one of them. I come from LA, where we supposedly have really good food from everywhere....but I had never had Tibetan food before, and the Kham Amdo Thugpa was everything I could ask for -- the noodle bits fit nicely in the spoon, and the broth was flavorful and comforting. We also got the temo, which is like a steamed bun - pretty basic and good. I wish we had something like this here in LA. Also had the butter tea, which is salty and interesting.

Went here a few days ago as I really wanted to try some Himalayan food. When we arrived the store was pretty empty and we were able to pick our own seat which was nice. Since it was a cold day we asked for warm water and the staff was extremely kind in fulfilling all our requests. We ordered: *beef momos - these dumplings were not bad especially with the dipping sauce but I felt the seasoning in the meat could have been more flavorful * potato momos - unfortunately these ones were mainly stuffed with boiled mashed potatoes and practically did not have much seasoning in them *green curry - the curry was better with veggies * the dishes also came with lentil soup which was extremely flavorful and yummy to eat on a cold day I am giving this place 4 stars mainly on the exceptional service - food here was around 3.5 stars. Nice place but food needs more flavor.

Picked up to-go food on a work trip. Food was ready quickly and was excellent! Staff was friendly when I picked it up.

The service was great and the food was decent. This was all offset by getting food poisoning from the dumplings. I don't know if they had cross contamination or just didn't cook the food all the way. This happened last night, please look into it.

I took my friend to lunch at Little Tibet, her favorite restaurant, today. The service was wonderful and our excellent waitress suggested a dish I had not tried before today, a traditional Tibetan hand-pulled noodle dish. It was delicious and my new favorite item! We sat outside on this, the last of the beautiful days in Bloomington. The ambience inside is always warm and welcoming. I perused a book by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu that was on the bookshelf in the foyer.

It's not everyday you find yourself lunching on Tibetan cuisine in Indiana! I was part of a group of 22 that came here after a morning at the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center. For $13/person, we were treated to a family-style feast of lentil soup, three kinds of Tibetan dumplings, and stir-fried vegetables and rice. Not only was it a fantastic meal, but also the hospitality made me feel like I was a guest in someone's home. If you're visiting from out of town, Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant would be at the top of my list of recommendations, not only because of what you'll taste, but also because it's a one-of-a-kind food experience in Indiana.

Varied menu including Thai and Indian dishes. Prompt, courteous, with a smile. Delicious lentil soup! Dumplings were soooo good! We tried chicken, beef, and the fried mashed potato and onion. Served with two dipping sauces. Pad Thai was recommended, also. A variety of hot teas on the menu were perfect for a chilly day.

Humble Restaurant. Delicious Tibetan Chi. I received a Level 2 Spice and just make sure to stir to blind the spice evenly. Kham Amdo Thugpa

Came here on a Thursday night. Made a reservation for our party of 5 since it was IU's graduation weekend. The resturant is very quaint and eclectic. There are traditional pictures and trinkets all over the walls and side tables. The service was great and the waitress was very attentive throughout our whole meal. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. The standouts were the samosas, the pan-fried dumplings, and the Thai red curry. They also serve complimentary salads and soup with every entree. The soup was lacking flavor but the salad was dressed with a tasty ginger dressing. Note - they do not serve hard alcholol. Only a limited selection of beer a wine All in all, this is a solid, authentic restaurant with reasonable prices. I would return here again.

My partner and I visited Anyetsang after attending a talk at IU and it was a very pleasant experience. The staff were nice and very fast despite how busy the restaurant was. The menu isn't very expansive - we came looking for Tibetan food and there were 2 entree options and an array of dumplings. It would be nice to have more to pick from in that section of the menu because neither of us are big fans of Indian or this food which were the other options. We tried the two Tibetan options and a divided set of dumplings. The dumplings were really amazing - if we were to come back I could see myself forgoing an entree and just getting an order of "mo-mos" for myself. The entrees were both good but a little misleading. The stir fry was more of a soup and there wasn't that big of a difference between them. If you like spice at all don't be afraid to go for the 4/5 option. We tried a 3 and a 4 and neither had any sense of spicy - this almost made me bump my review down to a 4 were it not for everything else being out of the park.

The service was very swift and polite! I ordered for pick up over the phone easily. During pick up, I forgot I left a shopping bag, but an employee ran outside to catch up with me and return the bag!

I've been here twice and had a great experience both times. I had the lamb curry and the green curry with beef, both of which were not only delicious but also very well spiced. I highly recommend Anyetsang.

There's not a whole lot of variety in the menu but what they do have is delicious. I love the veggie and beef dumplings, which came with a small but tasty salad and some lentil/cilantro soup. This is more of a takeout place, since it's a bit of a ghost town inside, which is a shame since they have a decent sized dining area. I recommend the mango lhassi, which is a lovely sweet non-alcoholic drink to enjoy on a warm day. I'm happy I got to try out some Tibetan food while I was out in Bloomington!

Little Tibet is an absolute gem hidden in plain sight on 4th Street. Because of Bloomington's history with Tibetan communities (Dalai Lamas brother in particular), we have had several restaurants over the years serving Tibetan fare. Little Tibet is the last of these in town, but this place does it right. They embrace the cultural mish-mash that exists in Tibet, serving Tibetan, Indian and Thai cuisines. If you stop in for a meal at Little Tibet, it goes without saying that you'll have to try the dumplings. The "Momo" dumplings are simple, boiled, limited ingredient treats. You can also request them be pan- fried if that's more your style. I recently ordered the chicken Momo and was greeted with a delicious, fresh and perfectly seasoned dumpling. The other dumplings on the menu (Sha Balay, I believe) are also fantastic and have a bit of a heavier dough. We also ordered an appetizer of the Samosas and they were perfect. The atmosphere is lovely, definitely very Hodge podge but in a perfectly quaint way. It doesn't feel like it's trying to hard, rather they are focused on serving wonderful food. They also have a beautiful outdoor seating area, complete with a fountain that provides a gentle, peaceful background to your meal. If you haven't gone yet, stop into Little Tibet the next time you are wandering 4th Street looking for a bite.

Absolutely love this restaurant! Great simple vibe and my favorite curry in Btown. Service almost always excellent too

This is the first time I've had Himalayan/Nepalese food. I learned that: 1) They don't use chopsticks! 2) The food is very similar to Chinese food - this really brought out a nostalgia factor for me in terms of flavor palette. On the same note, it really made me feel like I could make this at home which primarily explains my rating. Now into the food details - we had the following: *Mo Mo (Tibetan dumpling with seasoned ground beef with yellow onion): Basically like a large chinese dumpling but why is this one so oily??? *Temo Sha Tsel (stir-fried vegetables in a garlic sauce. served with jasmine rice or temo): Solid but really seemed like a pretty basic stir fry that I could make at home. It was a nice overall Friday night dinner but way too pricey for the overall flavors, taste.

Most definitely an elite spot on 4th street. There entire menu is based around different styles of dumplings. All of which are amazing. My friend and I shared some of their tea, it was very fresh. Bloomington has such wide array of Indian, Thai, Tibetan, and Asian cuisine. Make sure to give this place a try!

Little Tibet around this time of year is beautiful and sitting outside is a must. The large tree right in front of the place was a beautiful yellow color and the scenery was amazing. I ordered the Murgi Curry and the rice came in a very large cauldron, which was aesthetically appreciated but a little difficult to eat from. The mango lassi was refreshing and overall the experience was great! The menu is a little limited in my opinion, but I would recommend it for anyone looking for new cuisine to try!

This food is amazing. The yellow curry is my favorite. I recommend the spice level as one. The temo rolls are also amazing appetizers and very unique if you have not had Tibetan food before. Staff is very nice. Best curry I have ever had. And great vegan options!!! Highly recommend

Molly is the sweetest server I met in a long time. Her sweet smile matched the cool environment of the restaurant...She answered all our questions and was very very friendly... We were meeting a friend after 11 yrs so everything felt extra special . The salad and the dressing they served with the Momos were really good.. .. the Momos and the soup were not bad ...we stayed there but almost 2 hrs but it felt like 5 mins ..time does fly with good company..

We have loved Little Tibet for years. Never disappoints. If someone is averse to ethnic food, this would be an excellent introduction

Nice little place in Bloomington. The tea was flavored with yak butter. It was kind of nutty like toasted rice. The food was good. This was definitely a culinary adventure. Yes, I would eat this again

I've been frequenting this restaurant on every visit I've made to Bloomington since my student days at IU -- such a quaint restaurant in a converted house, with great authentic cuisine. Everything on the menu is delicious -- you can't go wrong!

This place is just okay. Not super memorable. I dome regret going but I wouldn't go again. There are better options.

Service was friendly & helpful !! The food was also so good. We loved the excellent selection of vegan + vegetarian options! Our favorite were the Tsel Dumpling (pan-fried). But the Kham Amdo Thugpa was also mentionable! All the food was very comforting and flavorful.

Where even am I? Pic of Barack Obama and Dhali Lama are on the wall watching us eat. And eat. And eat. The little mister ordered an entree for dessert. What? I Tibet we come back. It was tilicious. Yellow curry spice level 4 good. Beard boi says it is top 5 btown. Cool boy says the pad Thai is 8.5 but Ryan says 8 so we have to average. MF 8.3 for Indiana RyGuy the little mister just looked up from his second entree and gave it a Btown 10--RyGuy says 9. It puts Panda Express to shame.

Little Tibet has been a favorite spot of mine for ten years. Their salad dressing is flawless and they have wonderful and complex flavors in all of their dishes. My favorites are the Tom Kha curry, samosas, and dumplings!

I find myself craving Little Tibet's pad thai every weekend! It's the best pad thai in Bloomington. The service is great.

Little known secret: request double soup. Every entree comes with a small salad and soup. The salad is fine, but the lentil soup is amazing. Not chunky, full of flavor and brothy. Get two bowls of it and skip the salad. Tonight my group ordered Pad Thai and Tom Yum. The Pad Thai is sweeter than most and the Tom Yum is spicy. A level 2 had my friend red in the face. I typically get the Red Curry--sweet and spicy. You get a genrous portion of rice to share with the table. The Mango Lassi and Thai Iced Tea are definitely their signature drinks. Their samosas are hands down the best in Bloomington. They're fluffy, light, and not too greasy. Little Tibet is never packed, which confounds me. It's so tasty! It's usually very quiet with 1-2 other parties. One of the best restaurant's on 4th Street (Bloomington's row of international restaurant's). Most of the restaurants are repurposed old houses, so they are quaint and intimate dining experiences. Little Tibet is good for a small group. Most tables seat 2-4 people. There's also outdoor seating.

THIS IS THE GREATEST PLACE EVER. The "temo" aka delicious bread rolls with melted butter will make you die from happiness. The dumplings are required. The Shogo are DELICIOUS because yum, mashed potatoes. And the momo not only sound adorable, but are also amazing! nomnom. You get soup or salad with an entree. The lentil soup is not my favorite. It's very different from mediterraenean lentil soups that I love. However, the dressing makes the salad amazing, so I rec that. Plus, service is always friendly and the 4th street restaurant houses are always great for a good environment to dine in.

Mmmmm, located near a majority of international restaurants in Bloomington. I love and highly respect restaurants that clearly label vegan and vegetarian options on a menu because it makes it much easier to order without having to ask a million questions. We ordered the Tsel dumplings,which came with a soup or salad and yellow curry with tofu, which also came with a soup or salad. Both were VEGAN of course and SUPER flavorful. The dumplings come with two sauces, a soy sauce and sweet tasting red sauce. The dumplings tasted very fresh, soft, and warm. The yellow curry was served in a bowl with rice on the side and my oh my was it bursting of flavor. We ordered the spice at a 3/5 level, and could have handled spicier. I really enjoyed the mixture of vegetables with the sweet coconut milk taste. However, the portions were slightly small but everything was very tasty. If ever in the Bloomington area looking for international food, come here or to one of the neighboring restaurants!