Himalayan Sherpa kitchen

Name: Himalayan Sherpa kitchen
Address: 518 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL, 60607.0, US
Telephone: +1 312-285-2987
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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About

Himalayan Sherpa kitchen — among the best indian in West Loop. Casual, established, and unapologetic about it. Real recipes, real ingredients, no shortcuts. Nischal Bhattarai: "The momos were juicy and well-seasoned, the chowmein was perfectly cooked with great spices"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

4.8

💬Sentiment

4.8

Derryl Moras

117 reviews

Highlights

CozyOld SchoolQuick BiteHidden GemFast Service

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavorsWarm, welcoming staff

Some noted

I don’t usually review and comments, but this time I’ve to. Here is my experience.
— Arun Dawadi

I can not understand for the life of me, why would this establishment think it's okay to charge $16.00 for Rice & Gravey.
— steve baugh

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Location

518 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607

What 192+ diners say about Himalayan Sherpa kitchen

“The post is not enough to justify how good this place is and the taste.”

The post is not enough to justify how good this place is and the taste. A little unknown but we stumbled upon it while looking for momos. I have eaten my fair share of momos around, but this was the most genuine jhol momos I have ever eate. Intrigued by the Sichuan flavors in it and the authenticity. Even their mustange piro aloo is a great chatpata appetizer. Don't forget to try their rice desert in the end! It was the best I have ever had in my experience of eating a rice kheer too.

Derryl Moras

Jan 2026

“Everything was gorgeously flavored, amply portioned, and speedily prepared within a relaxing atmosphere..”

Everything was gorgeously flavored, amply portioned, and speedily prepared within a relaxing atmosphere... a simply delectable experience! I popped in here after arriving back in Chicago via the Greyhound, as the bus station is just two blocks away, and I cannot believe I haven't come here sooner. While I mourn for my tragically ignorant younger self, I rejoice for my newly enhanced culinary future! Will you rejoice with me? I ordered the "Indian Delight (Vegetable Samosa), the "Himalayan Sherpa Dumplings (Jhol Momo)", and masala tea. They also provided a complimentary dessert of Gajar ka Halwa. I 11/10 recommend each of those items! You can thank me for the rec by gracing this establishment with your presence, so we may all continue to enjoy, in blissful perpetuity, such a marvelous experience.

Benjamin Blanchard

Dec 2025

“The food was amazing - very authentic and fresh.”

The food was amazing - very authentic and fresh. The bhojan is a must try, everything was served hot, and it was really tasty and flavorful.

Anagha Dhanvanthari

Dec 2025

“It was so great on a gloomy Chicago afternoon (after missing a greyhound in the morning and cursing...”

It was so great on a gloomy Chicago afternoon (after missing a greyhound in the morning and cursing the Chicago traffic all along) that we thought about asking them if they also have a sleeping pod, after having that awesome goat curry dish (Manange Khasiko Masu). We felt really warm and sleepy, in a good way :) (That's my friend delving deeper into the culinary aesthetics of Global South) Definitely worth visiting and having some intense devoring moments hah hah. Always liked Nepali foods (due to some familial/cultural connection with Nepal).

Ishan Santra

Oct 2025

“One of the best Nepali restaurant I have ever eaten at outside Nepal.”

One of the best Nepali restaurant I have ever eaten at outside Nepal. We drove all the way from Madison to Chicago and found this place by chance. Momos and Nepali thali was authentic and super delicious. Service too good. Mr.Bhim and his colleague really took care of us. This is a small restaurant with a big heart.

uarora

Oct 2025

“Awesome and very authentic Nepali Food.”

Awesome and very authentic Nepali Food. Visit and enjoy the delicacy of Nepal

Piyush Pratap Singh

Oct 2025

“The food is so flavorful and authentic here.”

The food is so flavorful and authentic here. I love Nepali food and this is the best Nepali restaurant I have tried in the US. Everything from appetizers to chai tasted great. I tried their signature dish chili momos and the staff is so amazing, they served me rice pudding and a side of rice free with it cuz they thought I might find it spicy. Staff is really warm and welcoming. Definitely going to keep going there often.

Saloni Chudasama

Sep 2025

“Had a nice dinner here with a friend after work.”

Had a nice dinner here with a friend after work. Service: our server was attentive. He gave me a heads up about the goat dish I was planning to order being somewhat dry, so I opted for a goat curry instead. Food: The goat meat was reasonably good, and the sauce itself was divine, with warm cinnamon dancing on the tastebuds. The rice was a good texture. My friend ordered chicken momos, and I tried one with its dipping sauce. The momo itself was ok. The dipping sauce: I’ve never had a sauce that tasted like it. I didn’t really like it, but I found it very interesting and respected the novelty. Atmosphere: The restaurant is relatively small and intimate. The vibe was quieter than I expected, almost like a bookstore or a library. Give this place a shot - I bet their other menu items are pretty good!

Sasha “Sasha” Bratslavsky

Sep 2025

“Y'all need to come here.”

Y'all need to come here. It was so good. It was empty and it shouldn't be empty people! It was absolutely delicious. They care so much about their food. It was healthy and nourishing. It was the kind of food that makes a city special. We particularly enjoyed the steamed dumplings and Kwaat Daal. Garlic Naan was also delish.