"My wife got the Kukhurako Ledo and loved every bite."
(in 17 reviews)
"Alu Tama Bodi -- black eyed peas (bebot."
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Little Nepal
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Category: Himalayan/Nepalese
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights925 Cortland Avenue
(between Folsom St & Gates St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 643-3881
- Hours:
Tue-Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
170 reviews for Little Nepal
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Hella Yum.
I had the shrimp but liked the looks of the other dishes at the table-- tandoori chicken being the stand-out dish.
Love that you can dishes get a la carte or with lentils, veggies, naan, rice, etc! What can I say, you give me options and I am happy.
Very nice atmo as well.
I lived in Kathmandu for a year, and while this isn't the most authentic Nepali food I've eaten in outside of Nepal, I think it's the best.
Get the set meal for however many people are in your group so that you get to try pretty much everything -- the portions are huge and you'll have leftovers. The lamb momos are their best, although their veggie and pork are excellent as well. They also have amazing lamb samosas. Very good chai. Great sauces. They even have choila!
I've eaten here about 6x already so I felt now was a good time to review them.
I've had a few of the dishes on here but I won't get into all of them, just the ones I recommend.
I will also say that for the price, you get a very fair amount of food, especially if you order the Full Combination on take out...you get a LOT of food for your money...I eat like a damn pig and I have leftovers.
The service? the people I've dealt with on the phone and in person have always been nice to me and very accommodating. When I went there to pick up my food they gave me tea as I waited for my order.
always smiling, always cool and polite...
the dishes...
I've favored the Tofuko Tarkari lately to be honest, it has a very creamy texture and taste with some sweet overtones in it. The sauce is plainly put...incredible. I've eaten it alone with just rice and had a meal in itself. The tofu that accompanies it is soft on the inside with a bit of a skin on the out. It is obviously flash fried to seal the skin. Very tasty and again mixed in rice...fantastic.
Poleko Kukhura is also a very good dish, the meat is never over cooked or dry and retains a lot of the flavor from the spices and yogurt.
Sabjiko Jhol is a great lentil soup that has a bit of a kick to it but nothing that even a person who hates spicy food can't cope with.
Rice is rice and its done right here as well with just the right amount of starch to add to the stickiness.
the mango shake is very good as is the Naan bread...especially the G-Naan which is basically Garlic Naan.
well that's it kids...that's my review of this place, check it out...for 50.00 in San Francisco you can eat a lot worse TRUST ME...this restaurant is on my speed dial
MMM, mmm, good. Had a girls night out and had a great time at this cabin in the woods looking restaurant. It's set in a quaint area of SF, service was great, and food was yummy! Tastes are similar to Indian food. Naan tastes more soft, dough-y, and a tad sweet, than at Naan-n-Curry, and there tofu curry is comfort food for cold weather. Their combos are worth it for 1 person or to share, they include rice, naan, and 3 sauces for you to eat with your entree. Very nice, modern ambience - not too loud, stuffy, or dim lighting. Great for dates! Parking sucks.
Thanks to the Tibetan monks sacred dance and song performance at Herbst Theater, I looked up this Himalayan place to eat for our small group of three. Sure glad I did.
This is the second Himalayan place I have ever eaten at and the first one I have liked. San Francisco's only Himalayan restaurant is holding up their end quite well. I'm very familiar with Indian food and this place did a great job on the meats, they were tender juicy and smoothly consistently spiced yet mild. We shared appetizers vegetable samosa, chicken Choila,and lamb Kukhurako Bhutan. Our favorites were the last two - chicken choila and lamb K. Bhutan.
However, to enjoy the naan, as well as rice and some vegetable side curries (rather unremarkable) you must order an entree and get it combination style. I read the raves here about the naan so I tried it and wasn't sorry. Delicious with the chicken Ledo! But who can eat all that rich sauce??
That would be me. We shared two entrees, the super rich creamy chicken kukhurako ledo combination (so I could get naan with it), and tandoori combination of salmon, lamb and chicken, called Mismas Poleko Masu.
Winners were both entrees!
The Ledo is so darned rich that you cannot eat it with rice, you fill up too fast. But it makes superb leftovers the next day - out of this world in fact.
Poleko Masu: Of the three tandoori-cooked meats, salmon was the first to disappear, lamb next, then chicken. Truly a meat eaters platter.
I reccommend the lamb anything and the tandoori anything. Get combination style so you can taste it all, enjoy the buttery naan, and have enough to take home.
If you just get appetizers, you will fight over who gets to take the Choila and Bhutan lamb home. Better get your own.
We drank nonalcoholic beer to help it all go down and mint teas to help digest it all. Absolutely no room for rice pudding.
I dont usually eat that heavily but it was mild enough and greaseless enough that I could. DELICIOUS. After a short walk, you will be in the mood for a little dessert.
Beautiful courtesy and excellent service. Peaceful clean and modern ambience. A popular place, a few families with kids, and some Indian couples.
This is a good place to introduce people with varied palates and spice tolerance levels to Indian style food because there is next to no chili. Flavorings are mild and balanced. My near vegetarian midwestern friend broke rank and devoured the lamb and my sushi-all-the-time manly friend devoured the tandoori salmon, chicken and lamb all with naan.
Street parking is challenging but possible. Worth the effort to find parking!
Food's pretty good but TOO PRICEY for this type of food. Vegetables should not cost $10+. I hope the owners take this pricing recommendation seriously.
I've been to Little Nepal twice now (about 2 years apart) and both times I've been happy with the choice.
We ordered the set meal for 4, which was a ton of food and everything was really good:
Momo (like a pot sticker): we got chicken, pretty good
Pakauda (onion/spinach battered and fried): everyone liked this, best fresh, I probably wouldn't order this for take-out
Alu Tama Bodi (potato, black-eyed peas and bamboo shoots in a sauce): thumbs up
Khasiko Masino Masu (lamb curry with mushrooms): thumbs up, but I love lamb
Sizzling Kukhura (tandoori chicken): very large pieces of chicken that were very very tender
They also gave us a few other dishes that I didn't get the names of and naan, rice, and dessert.
Total bill for 4 with some wine and tip was $120. Not a bad deal.
Street parking in the area hasn't been too hard (although I don't know if that is typical or not).
They aren't on OpenTable, so I called when they opened for a reservation although on a Sunday night at 7 pm it didn't seem to be necessary.
Tried this place finally. It was alright, nothing special, in my mind. The food is just like Indian, with some Chinese influences.
We tried tandori lamb skewers for appetizers (with puffed rice), which wasn't too bad. The portion was generous, but the meat seemed a tad undercooked.
For the main entree, I ordered the chicken and radish and my friend ordered the mushroom dish. Both were tasty. I got the combo, which came with an assortment of small things (daal, vegetable curry, hot sauce), in addition to the rice and bread. The bread was delicious; that's what really stood out for me. Dipping it into the chicken curry sauce was heavenly.
So no big shakes. Worth the trip up to Bernal Heights? I live here so it's no big deal. For others though, I guess the novelty of trying Nepalese cuisine would be worth it. At least once.
We got the "set meal" for two - lots of great tasty (and spicy! - I was sweatin') foods like pork momo, vegetable samosa, lamb, lentil soup, sizzling chicken with naan & rice, plus rice pudding for dessert. Lots and lots of food - it just kept coming and we were like !! how were we going to eat all of this? Needless to say, we had no room in our tummies for the rice pudding dessert, but I will be having that along with leftovers for dinner! :) Yeah!!
The service was very sweet and attentive. This place is definitely a find & by the way Cortland Ave. is so cute!
1/2 of the Set Meal for two+1 Taj Mahal beer+tip+tax = $36
Dayum!
I was so not expecting this place!
When I grew up, you didn't venture into this neighborhood unless you were crazy, a hooker, or trying to score some drugs. This place was crazy-dangerous. Several decades later, it's a gourmet ghetto extraordinaire!
I can't even tell you the names of what we had--we got the combos (included rice, naan, sauces, etc) one with the prawns, one with the lamb, chicken and salmon.
It was AWESOME and so much better than Roti, which I happen to like, until coming here...the food here was much better and the service was less stuffy.
I'll definitely be back :)
Two words:
The Best.
I have to say this place soothes my soul everytime.
Oh boy . . . . .
Called at 5:04 to order food for delivery. I'd ordered once before and was very happy.
One hour and 45 minutes later it arrived, stone cold, soggy, falling apart. Cold pizza on the morning of a hangover is more appealing.
Yes, I had called to see what the delay was. I called 5 times. The driver is new and was lost . . . . like super lost. My house is an 8 minute drive from Little Nepal, minimal turns, off a main road. Easy! But I guess they don't give their drivers GPS. Hello, this is 2000freaking9 . . .why no GPS or even an old school paper map?
Anyway, on my last phone call I said I did not want to pay full price for what would be cold food. She told me "We give you a discount, next time" NEXT TIME? What about THIS time? She was willing to take $9 off a $48 bill! What an insult!
So much so that I paid the full amount - I believe in my own good karma. They can stew in their own rotten karma.
Anyway, the food arrived just as I feared - stone COLD. Momos were soggy, Mismas Pakauda cold, soggy, falling apart and completely unedible. I tried something new, Khaskihki Masio Masu which is like lamb Hamberger Helper. Awful - even piping hot it was obvious that it would be awful.
I would have been better off telling them to not bother completing the delivery, and making toast and butter for dinner.
They answer their phone with a Namaste . . .I'd say it's more Na-Nasty. Note to owners of Little Nepal - ethics in business is everything. You should have comped me this meal which mostly ended up in the trash.
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6/16/2009
There are some aspects here that I don't like but they are so nice and to keep them at a nice 4… Read more »
Delivery review only::::we were at our friends house in Brisbane and wanted to order something that could be delivered. We checked out http://grubhub.com and luckily Little Nepal was listed! My bf previously ate here and assured all of us that the food was good, so we opted to order from them...
The food was delicious! Although it took awhile to get to us, it was still warm when it arrived. Since I never remember the names of dishes, I can't tell you exactly the name of what we ordered but what we had. Their version of chicken tikka masala (boneless chicken in tomato sauce) was delicious! The lamb was also very good. The vegetarian options were also good, we had the mushrooms in tomato sauce and a spinach like green leaf veggie. All of the entrees come ala carte which include naan and rice or combo with lentil soup, naan, rice and probably a few other things. The ala carte was enough for us. Since it had been packaged for awhile, the naan was a bit soggy, but still very good. I like Little Nepal and if I am ever in Bernal and craving nepalese food, I'm down. I thought this was far better than taste of the himalayas...
This place is magical. I have eaten a couple of times & am consistently delighted to recommend it to friends. The food is so delicious and waitstaff are attentive & friendly. The portions are filling (I always bring home leftovers) and they are quite vegetarian friendly.
This place is on the other side of the city so it's not something to do on a weekend because there isn't much around, but one Wednesday night after some errands in downtown we decided to give it a try, after all we were half way there.
We walked in around 8pm and it was empty except for a couple at the other end of the restaurant. The waitress was very friendly and attentive, we ordered our food, and I got a glass of wine. OK so while they have good selection of beer, the wine list is horrible, if you know you want to have some, bring a bottle.
We both ordered lamb, I got the one in tomato sauce and my boyfriend got the sizzling one. Both were tender, flavorful and lots of them. We actually took the meat home. The combo plates were great and very filling, we were so glad we didn't order appetizers.
I liked the food and atmosphere. I wonder how they do when they're packed. I would definitely come back but since it's so far off the path, probably won't be for a while. We walked out paying $50 for the dinner, not bad but not extremely cheap either.
Cant remember what I had but I remember it was bomba.....this place is small so it can be cramped and prices are fair cause you'll get a good amount........go try the ice cream spot next door, or die.
A well-earned 4 stars.
This was my first Nepali experience. I was along for the ride, and have no idea what we ordered, but everything was tasty and delicious.
Nepali food is a little bit Indian meets a little bit Chinese-ish.
The standout dishes include: lamb tandoori, potsticker-ish things, and the mushroom curry.
Everything washed down nicely with a large bottle of Taj Mahal.
We got the set meal: National Nepalese Bhojan (Party of 2) - $44.95
Momo (chicken), Samosa (vegetable), Chhoila (lamb), Alu Tama Bodi (potato, black-eye beans and bamboo shoots cooked with fresh tomato, garlic, ginger and spices), and Sizzling Kukhura (boneless chicken cooked with fresh tomato sauce, garlic, ginger and spices)
Everything was really tasty, especially the lamb.
Nice, cozy spot.
Friendly staff.
We had a lovely dinner.
It was pretty hopping but we never felt rushed to turn the table.
The wine was a bit on the pricey side, for what it is.
But, I understand mark-up.
If I go back, I'll find out what the corkage is and try to bring my own.
This is a great little restaurant! I can't wait to go back. The food is DELICIOUS and wait staff is very friendly and attentive. I really love the lamb Samosa appetizer, spiced and minced Lamb wrapped in thin layer of flour and fried crisp. It is served with mint sauce. I also love the Kukhurako Ledo, boneless chicken from clay oven (Tandoori) cooked in light cream, cashew nut, fresh tomato sauce, garlic, ginger and spices. Yummy! If you haven't been to Little Nepal, you should definitely give it a try.
Before we rang in the New Year, we headed to Little Nepal to have our last dinner of 2008 with a friend and her boyfriend. I was not familiar with Nepalese food, but, I'm adventurous like that and was game for something new.
My friend had made a reservation beforehand, and thankfully so, because by the time we were through our entrees, the restaurant was packed. The restaraunt is fairly small and probably seats around under 40 people.
Since there were four of us, we decided to get the set meal option that gave us the following:
- Momo -- think potsticker-esque things
- Pakauda -- Fried, battered onions
- Alu Tama Bodi -- black eyed peas (bebot!) in a curry sauce
- Khasiko Masino Masu -- minced lamb curry
- Sizzling Kukhura -- grilled chicken on a hot plate
Each of us also received a metal plate with rice, two pieces of naan, and some other sauces to compliment our food.
For a newbie like me, it was a good introduction to Nepalese food. Each of the items were good, and reminded me somewhat of Indian food, but not as oily or spicy; which was quite nice.
Service was spot-on, and I think that for the four of us it was under $20-$25 a person with tax and tip, and drinks.
Love Little Nepal!
I wish it were closer, so I could go there more often. I guess it does get me out of the neighborhood though... The staff is quite nice and patient with my insulting pronunciation of their dishes.
The last time I was here we ordered Mismas pakauda (deep fried spinach and onion) for an appetizer. It was interesting, very good and very fried. Maybe too heavy to start for some people. For an entree I ordered the Tofu Tarkari, which was really lovely. The Poleko Kukhura was also ordered and apparently very good as well. You can order your meal a la carte, or combo (includes Basmati rice, naan, lentil, mixed seasonal vegetables and Chutney sauce). Getting the combo is only a couple dollars more and the sides are great- -also provides enough food for a good take-home portion. I recommend having the Talus Pinot; it goes well with all the flavors.
Yum, we went here last night after attending a friend's poetry reading nearby. It was suggested by a bernal heights local - a true sign that we were in for some serious yum yums.
It was late on a Saturday, and the place was about half full. They were able to accommodate our party of 5 with no problem. Everyone ordered differnt entrees, from black eyed peas, to lamb, to chicken. I highly suggest the tofu, it tastes homemade and the cream sauce that they use is divine.
Little Nepal is part of the slow foods movement and you can taste the high quality ingredients. That being said, the service is also a little on the slow side - it is not unpleasant however if you are starving you should consider an appetizer to tie you over.
One last tip: order the combo. Simply because the plate that you get to eat from makes you feel like royalty.
I met a taxi driver last year that told me the best place for Nepalese food is Little Nepal....don't ask me how I remembered this after all that time.
I guess, if I'm not traveling there directly, I want to at least experience the food by getting a taste of it here in SF.
What a nice surprise.... it was a very refreshing experience the moment you walk in the door with bright colored walls and a nice warm feeling to it.
I too noticed the music which sounded like Gregorian chanting and was quite soothing and created a nice ambiance for our evening.
Again, it wasn't crowded so it felt very relaxing inside.
I ordered the Jhinge Machako Tarkari combo which came with the nan and the other side vegetable and side sauce. The prawns were very fresh and the dish was very flavorful!
I also ordered the Mango shake (not the juice), which is pretty much like the Indian lassi drink and was quite delish!
I thought overall the food was reasonable and staff were friendly although as my 'date' indicated in his review, she forgot to bring his order. Maybe English wasn't her first language...all the more to make the experience truly authentic!
Its in Bernal heights and it seems like a quaint neighborhood but a bit far to go when coming from South of Market.
Still I'm glad we went to check it out. I feel good that I honored my words to a taxi driver and went to check it out!
I went to this place with no idea what I was in for, I didn't have a clue what Nepalese food tasted like and I had done zero research on Little Nepal as it was a place that my friend had been wanting to check out. The directions were a little strange coming from downtown, I think there is a much better route however that is not the fault of the restaurants only the driver and the co-pilot however we will blame it on google maps :)
I was presently surprised when we entered the place, it was very clean and modern looking except for the Nepalese decorations. The staff was very friendly as they seated us right away, the first thing that caught my attention was the music which was slow chanting type music that made me feel like I was in a Thailand temple.
The menu looked surprisingly yummy and I had a hard time deciding what to get, I ordered the Kukhurako Ledo with chicken and my date had the Jhinge Machako Tarkari with prawns which were both very good. So you ask why only three stars? Our very nice waitress happened to forget the meal I ordered and only brought out my dates meal, we had to ask where my meal was and at that time they started cooking it. It wan't a huge deal as I got to eat a little of the other meal while I waited and it didn't take very long to get.
Overall the price was decent, the service was fairly good minus the small hiccup, the location is a bit out there so I am not sure I would make the trip on a regular basis however I would reccomend this place is someone wanted to try out what the food tastes like or is in the area. Oh and by the way it doesn't taste all that different than some Indian food I have had.
Really flippin' good. Great spot in Bernal Heights - Cortland at Folsom. The staff is super friendly, the room has a great warm tone - nice warm wooden interiors, but enough soft surfaces to prevent it from being too noisy when it's full (and there's good reason it's full).
The food is great. We shared vegetable momos (deliciously steamed - pefect tastes and textures), stewed, curried lamb (the lamb was rather tough, but the stew was delicious) and black-eyed beans with bamboo shoots (amazing! simply amazing!) The nan was very good and the basmati rice was just right. We left very, very satisfied.
Wine selection is a bit limited (Metro Kathmandu has a better list), and the Indian beers were all right (Flying Horse was a better beer than Taj Mahal).
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. From the Namaste greeting at the door, to the flawless, unobtrusive service, we loved everyone who came to our table. The recommendations, the questions/clarifications were great. I will make future trips to Bernal just to eat here. Love it.
Went back to little nepal tonight and was reminded how much I love this place. The lamb chhoila is FRICKIN AMAZING. The Kukhura Ra Mula is pretty bomb too and it's fun as hell to say. The Poleko Machha (although perhaps not the most authentically Nepalese dish on the menu) is another favorite.
A word of advice- skip the combination and just order an appetizer instead. The daal-like lentil dish and the veggies you get with the combo meal have never impressed me. All you really need are the rice and naan. Ask for a side of chutney though- especially with the tanndoori entrees!
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1/20/2007
This place is a great find. Been there twice and the food has been consistently excellent. The… Read more »
I should mention that this business advertises in the "Entertainment Book" and that is how I found it. This is actually the second time we've eaten here and it was good both times. Tonight, the service was great, and we like the ambience. We ordered the tandoori combination which consisted of Salmon, chicken and lamb. Very moist, very tasty, spicy on the outside, moist and soft on the inside. Also served with lentils and mixed vegetable if ordered as a complete dinner instead of ala carte. i'd recommend it for anyone to try and I consider this a good value.
Cute ski-lodge ambiance but food a little suspect. The chicken tasted off, like mothballs! Limited menu (mostly variations on 4-5 basic dishes) with weak desert options. Despite enthusiastic staff, really slow service given the small size of the restaurant.
Okay, I live a few blocks from Little Nepal and not Berkely. But, the Nepalese restaurant in Berkeley is a way better value and brings the momos. Little Nepal doesn't bring the momos. And the masala chai may be authentic, but that doesn't mean I like it.
The second time I went here, they were playing the most aggravating music I've ever heard in a restaurant. Not eager to return.
This beautiful restaurant has it all: decor, ambiance, and most importantly, amazing food. We started off with mo-mos and merlots and moved onto the entrees pretty quickly. The hit dish was definitely the Tofu Tarkari -- the tofu was incredibly soft and creamy inside with a perfectly chewy outside. It was drenched in an equally creamy tomato-based curry that put me over the top. If you get the combo, it comes with naan (the best naan I've had in my life - crispy and buttery!!), veggie curry, lentils, and rice.
Service is excellent and the owner of the restaurant is a super friendly, hospitable guy. I also like knowing where my money is going.
I have been to this place twice with some good friends and I just loved he atmosphere there. The people there are VERY friendly and funny. I just had a GREAT experience over all. The food was quite delicious with enough flavor even for me (flavor snob here)
I would highly recommend you go with some friends and enjoy the food.
Amazing food & lovely people
We eat here all the time ( get food to go allot) never a bad dish..Really, really tasty. I am so impressed by their recipes and the fresh ingredients. The nan is probably my favorite from all in S.F.Try everything....All winners...
First off, it seems fair to say that with the stiff competition out there when it comes to Indian food(or at least Indian inspired), one may not be inclined to want to pay more than 10$ for a plate. Well to all you out there thinking along those lines(I was one of those) I say: PAY!
This place is oustanding! We ordered the Party of 2 special, so we got
to try an assortment of appetizers and other stuff. Every single dish we tried was amazing. What stood out was the lamb appetizer, which comes with the party of 2, which was perfect, the fresh vegetarian samosas as well as the lamb samosa.
Tried the tofu tarkari and chow mein noodles on the latest visit. Both were surprisingly delicious. The tofu tasted like nothing I've had before, and the chow mein was addictive. Not even remotely chinese in flavor or spicing, but I'm a fan!
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2/8/2009
Simple, comforting food...just what you need when you want something that smells like home (if… Read more »
I dined here last night with my dad, it was my first time to Bernal Heights, and what a find! I had the Kukhurako Ledo (Boneless chicken from clay oven (Tandoori) cooked in light cream, cashew nut, fresh tomato sauce, garlic, ginger and spices ) - it was DELICIOUS! Wrap the chicken and sauce in the naan... yum. I think my dad got the Poleko Kukhura (Tandoori boneless Chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices). He liked mine much better (his was a little boring... compared to mine). Cute, little ambiance. Overall, great night!
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I absolutely LOVE this place. They have some of the best curries in the city, as well as being located in the cute, cute, cure Bernal Heights shopping district.
Waitstaff is friendly and food is served relatively quickly.
The wine is not so good, but who cares?
The food is amazing.
Buy a ticket, find that long lost passport and enjoy your 100 hour long flight to Nepal ! or you can make your way to the laid back, intermittently classy yet always welcoming Courtland street (it's in bernel heights but then you already knew that! don't lie!) and dine at little Nepal.
I dined there with a friend and we both agreed that the place gets maximum points on cuteness! The ambiance is warm and welcoming, chic but not overstated. It's like a book that doesn't blow your mind away or seduces you to hell but just lulls you into a peaceful slumber, ah! zzzzZ!
The food is delicious, and flavorful. i tried the fish curry and it was MmmmMM! Service is good and everyone seems to have a smile on their faces. overall a satisfying experience.
I would go there again and i would take my friends. its that kind of place - good food + good company = an evening well spent.
Now go book your flight to Nepal!
Holy effin Himalayan god! Wow - just wow.
In my ongoing quest to find additional restaurants that deliver to my ghetto-fabulous neighborhood (something besides pizza or Chinese), I stumbled across Little Nepal, who happened to deliver in my area - yay! I have never had Nepalese food before, but after doing further research here on good ol' Yelp, I was certain that it would be a decent experience. So I placed my order online and received a confirmation that it would take about 45-60 minutes for my order to arrive. About 25 minutes later, I was pleasantly surprised with Little Nepal's delivery guy ringing by doorbell - yes, I said 25 minutes - unheard of in the City.
I ordered a chicken in cream sauce dish and their chicken chowmein - food orgasm baby....
If you are one who favors quick delivery of food full of flavor, you need to give Little Nepal a shot - they won't disappoint.
Terrific service, relaxed atmosphere and excellent food best described as "Indian-lite". Delicious tandoori, right-sized portions and hospitality that was warm and welcoming. Nepalese food, while hearty, won't make you feel like you've cleared the buffet table- but will reward you with a satisfaction second to none.
Similar to Indian and Pakistani food, but without the heat of Indian or the grease of Pakistani, this small, clean, charming restaurant is highly recommended. Cortland is probably one of the better 'main streets' parking wise, but give yourself some time.
I'm a fan of Little Nepal. I was looking for a nice, quiet, and casual restaurant for dinner one evening... and I'm glad I stumbled upon this restaurant.
We were one of the two patrons at 7:30, but the place quickly filled up afterwards. Started off with the pork momos. I was a little disappointed with what looked like potstickers, but the spicy chutney mix really made this appetizer better. For our entree, we order the Bhanta Tarkari veggie curry combo and Khasiko Pakuwa combo - both were delicious. And the naan... little flaky bits of buttered heaven.
The service was great. The wait staff were very welcoming and attentive. Not once did my water glass fall below the half-way point without it quickly being filled up again. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area.
One other thing.. the spoon was gigantic compared to the rest of the utensils. Thank goodness for Ikea.
