Taste of Nepal
Diana Grossman Tantra Butterfly · 420 Google reviewsTaste of Nepal — clean, consistent indian in Evanston. Order the Momos. The kind of spot that earns loyalty, not hype, and good for vegetarians. "The veg dish was a little on the spicy side but amazingly flavorful" — Jarcar2 [$$]
What 227 diners keep saying
What 227 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Amazing food and flavors! I’ve only had it delivered but the quantity and quality cannot be beaten. I will definitely make the trip to visit soon!”
“Hidden gem of a place that has been reliably great across multiple visits. Family owned and run, which in my opinion adds to the charm. I’m a huge fan of spicy food, and the owner has been willing to try to burn my face off, but they will make it however you like. I don’t write reviews very often, but I really, really, want this place to stay in business!”
“Fantastic! Truly super people, great service and very tasty food! I will be back for sure. Menu is huge too. Something for everyone. My daughter had lamb tika, I had butter chicken and my husband had vegetarian jalfrezi. The veg dish was a little on the spicy side but amazingly flavorful!”
“Best Momo in town. Authentic Nepali flavors. Friendly service. Must try Place in Chicago and Evanston area.”
“This spot is so wonderful. Everything was outstanding. The service, food, flavors & the food was so fresh.”
“If you’re looking for great Indian cuisine this is the place . Everything was delicious. The fresh garlic bread a pleasant surprise. Friendly staff and very nice atmosphere . Will be going back”
“Tried this on a whim, daughter heading to Nepal in the future so thought I would try for her. I've not eaten Indian food in the past. Had the samosa appetizer and chicken tikka masala, was pleasantly surprised. Got mild heat and it had a good flavor and was not over powering.”
“The Tale of the Himalayan Feast Once upon a time, in a quiet village nestled between the bustling streets and the whispering winds, there stood a warm and welcoming inn known as Taste of Nepal. Travelers from near and far sought its doors, drawn by the promise of flavors as rich as the stories of the mountain folk. One evening, a small band of wanderers—hungry but hopeful—crossed the threshold, their hearts set on a feast fit for a king. The keeper of the inn greeted them with a knowing smile and soon placed before them a golden offering: paneer pakora, crisp and fresh. The travelers broke the warm pockets of cheese, savoring their richness but longing for a sauce to complete the tale. And so, they dipped into the tamarind chutney, tangy and deep, while wishing the coriander chutney carried more of the valley’s bold spirit. Then came the heart of the feast. Butter chicken, bathed in a sauce as smooth as the evening sky, carried whispers of spice and comfort. Lamb saag, rich with greens, spoke of the earth and the strength of the mountains. And chicken korma, mild and creamy like a lullaby, cradled tender pieces of meat so fine that even the old storytellers would nod in approval. Though the korma’s voice was quieter than the others, its warmth still lingered on the tongue. Beside these dishes lay a treasure often overlooked but never unworthy—the rice, so light and fluffy that it might have been gathered from the clouds themselves. Each grain carried the spirit of the harvest, a perfect companion to the feast. And so, as the travelers laid down their spoons and leaned back with satisfied sighs, they knew they had found a place of great hospitality, where the meals spoke of distant lands, patient hands, and the timeless art of a well-cooked meal. And thus, their tale of Taste of Nepal would be told again and again, shared with every hungry soul seeking warmth, spice, and the taste of home.”
“I tried this cute restaurant on Christmas 🎄 Eve because honestly the Chinese restaurants nextdoor were so flooded and noisy I would not have been as relaxed as here. I found the staff here to be quite kind and amiable and the food absolutely delicious. There are many reasonably priced menu items here that I really did have a tough time deciding which dish to try. I chose the vegetable fritters that were deep fried and vegetarian samosa just because I was craving carbs. The portions were so generous that I took half home with me and the mango 🥭 Lassi drink was just as thick and yummy as a homemade milkshake. Next time however I will make a point of trying the dumplings (momo). The calm peaceful atmosphere and non fussy setting was just perfect for a quiet Christmas 🎄 Eve dinner out for one. Oh and a nice sidenote...they bring you Papadum as a complimentary appetizer which i absolutely love. A huge thank you 😊 to the staff for being open on Christmas 🎄 Eve.”
“Really great dishes!! We tried pani puri for the first time and it did not disappoint, so tangy and refreshing! Also found my fav tikka masala in the chicago land area 🩷”
“We ordered garlic naan, batura and aloo gobi teriyaki. The naan and the curry were good. Batura was more doughish inside. It's different than the other baturas we have eaten before.”
“generally this was decent, but as someone who loves Nepalese (and Indian) food, this was just one of the middling experiences I've had. we ordered the Non-veg dinner for two, as well as the steamed chicken Momo, and it was all fine, if not just a tad underwhelming. both the chicken tikka and goat curry were a bit on the milder side flavor wise, and the momo (momo being my favorite type of dumpling ever) felt like it was also missing something to stand out. they gave us a dessert which I assume to be Lal Mohan (aka Gulab Jamun) and that one was bad. a very rubbery texture: you can hear squeaking when you chewed it, it was not pleasant. all in all it was still generally decent, if anything I would come back to get take out of just a simple curry dish, but I wouldn't for a big dinner outing or anything.”
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