The Little Sherpa
Christina Huynh · 489 Google reviewsThe Little Sherpa — Irving Park indian that sets the standard. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. You can taste the generations behind this. Family-run, BYOB. [$$]
What 134 diners keep saying
What 134 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We visited The Little Sherpa Restaurant in Chicago from Ohio, and it was an amazing experience! We ordered 3 Nepali Thalis and 1 Chicken Keema Noodles, and every dish was absolutely delicious. What made the meal even more special was the way they served the food. The fresh ghee poured over the rice and dal added an authentic Nepali touch and made the meal even more flavorful and attractive. The portions were generous, the flavors were authentic, and the service was warm and welcoming. It truly felt like enjoying a homemade Nepali meal away from home. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and highly recommend The Little Sherpa to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Nepali food in Chicago. We will definitely visit again whenever we are in the city!”
“The place and ambient is really what to be noticed and the food are genuinely too good had a good time. I tried Nepali Chicken Thali set and other it was honestly to good”
“While visiting Chicago, I tried the chicken thali at Little Sherpa and loved it. Great taste, friendly service, and definitely worth a visit.”
“They serve one of the best foods. When you’re in Chicago or near downtown you should probably check it out. We were on a roadtrip and stopped by here. We got mutton thali, chicken thali, momo, Chowmein, they all were full of flavors. We will be back.”
“The Little Sherpa never disappoints! ❤️ The thali tasted just like home, and the mango lassi was amazing. Highly recommended! 🇳🇵🍛🥭”
“Our favorite new Togo for for authentic Nepali momo and thali!! Strongly recommend this gem if you are ever in Chicago!”
“If you are craving for authentic Nepali taste, just come down here, 💯 on everything”
“Lovely little place with delicious food, BYOB, friendly service”
“I had an amazing experience at The Little Sherpa today! I ordered the veg chowmein, and it was absolutely super — perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and made fresh. The texture was spot on, not oily, and easily one of the best I’ve had in Chicago. We also tried their Chicken Keema Noodles, which the staff mentioned is one of their specialty dishes — and they weren’t kidding. You really won’t find this dish anywhere else. It was unique, packed with flavor, and had that perfect balance of spices that makes you want to order it again. The service was warm, the ambiance cozy, and the food exceeded expectations. Definitely a neighborhood gem. I’ll be going back for sure!”
“My friend and I went to hiking at Labagh Woods and came back to try this restaurant. It was so amazing! The server knew their menu and their food. I loved my Butter chicken with garlic Naan. Steamed Chicken Momo we shared was also extraordinary. Rice pudding was so delightful after the meal. The whole experience was very satisfying. Wanna give extra star if allowed(*´∇｀*)”
“The chicken momo was fantastic! There are not many places around that makes these well but this spot is truly a gem for it. You can tell the dumplings were handmade from the hole on top, which was where the thumb was when the wrapper was pinched together. The wrappers were steamed just to the right doneness and had a nice chew. The filling was juicy and impressively flavorful with many spices creating a layered complexity that somehow still felt seamless. The dipping sauce was pleasantly ginger-forward and made the dumplings even more delicious.”
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