I'm so impressed with how authentic this place was!! If you walk past us, you guys must walk in and try it! Each dish is handmade in the back and slow cooked for a very long time. Every meat was so tender. I loved the butter chicken it was. More tomato based than what I've previously had and that made it delicious. I was literally eating spoonfuls of the actual sauce. Another stand out were the chicken Momos and the chutney that came with it. This place is probably the most authentic Nepalese place. You can find in Chicago. The service was beyond amazing. Even though there was a language bigger, they were very happy and smiley. It's always great to see something family owned continue. As part of the Napoli's culture they are all very nice and welcoming, and I felt that immediately. Serve the food smells on their faces, and it was also a very clean restaurant. read more

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Initially unassuming spot, highlighted by the aquarium right as you enter. The food was phenomenal -- shared a chicken combo platter (thali) which had hit after hit, while the fried momo were super crispy and savory. We really enjoyed the veggies in particular and can't wait to be back! Super friendly staff too! read more

So good! Everything tasted freshly made and very flavorful and huge portions. Seemed to be a slow day when we went, pretty quiet and one guy running the show. Restroom cleanliness took it down a notch unfortunately. read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Moderately priced and decent South Asian food option on the east side of Lincoln Park/Lakeview. We went on a random weekday and there were only a few customer including us. In terms of the staples, the butter chicken, the biriryani, and the paneer are all pretty decent and will fit your needs if you're craving any of those dishes. The only thing that was sort of lacking were the momos. We got the fried ones and I think that it was too doughy/too much fried skin to get through to thoroughly enjoy the dish. Other than that, this is a decent place overall! read more

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What a cute place! There is so much room and definitely a place where you eat more family style. They have Nepalese and Indian food - I would definitely recommend getting some momos along with whatever you get. They are SO yummy. Everything we got was super flavorful and filling - portions are big so we also had a lot leftover! Would definitely come back to try other items from the menu read more

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The food was tasty and it came out fast. We didn't expect it to be so fast but we definitely appreciated it. The butter chicken and vege tikka masala were tasty. They gave us plenty of basmati rice so the sauces were good for the rice. Parking is on the street. read more

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Service was spectacular! Food was piping hot and absolutely delicious--much needed for a chilly Chicago winter evening. I ordered the Bhel Puri and the Vegetable Soup. Highly recommend both dishes! The Bhel Puri is served cold with a nice kick of spice, making it a fun little appetizer! The soup was mostly a broccoli flavor with cabbage, but I really enjoyed it. My only complaint was the price, as the vegetarian entrees were $16 and up for small portions... read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Bhel Puri - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Always on the hunt for delicious Indian food and oh man does Gorkha Kitchen deliver. Delicious chicken madras and butter chicken. Garlic naan is to die for. As you can see, we couldn't wait to dive in before snapping a pic. This food smells just as delicious as it tastes. Delivery made for a delicious meal at home read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Chicken Madras, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really like this place, it's extremely close to me so I may be biased but their curries are some of the best that I've had, and the prices are pretty good especially for the area. They are also very fast, my usual order is almost always ready to pick up in 15 minutes. I love you gorkha kitchen read more

I live in a small foodie town so I enjoy it when I get to a big foodie city. I am visiting my daughter in Chicago and the first day here she recommended Gorkha Kitchen for lunch. There are so many small neighborhood restaurants here but she promised me this is one of the best (it's in Lakeview). The vibe was laid back with the owners being very welcoming. I ordered the Chicken Madras and she ordered the Lamb Korma and needed it gluten free, which isn't always easy to navigate. Surprisingly, they were on top of it all and answered all her questions with ease. The real surprise was the food! My Madras was superb, a perfect mix of spicy and savory. The homemade naan was fantastic, light and buttery. She said her Korma was great....as always! The servings were a healthy size so I continued my feast a few hours later in her condo. The menu has something for everyone and anyone who needs gluten free options needs to go here. This was my first but definitely not my last time visiting them. Thank you Gorkha Kitchen! read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Omg I can't believe I hadn't reviewed this place yet!!!! Part of me wants to keep this place a secret bc it's so good... but they definitely deserve to be PRAISED. Where to begin?! We lived right around the corner from this place for almost a year before we finally ordered take out one night and, man... I just wish I'd done it sooner!! Literally would probably be my biggest regret on my deathbed. (I've lived a pretty fortunate/sheltered life, I know.) Anyway, they specialize in Nepalese/Indian cuisine and 99% of my orders have been AMAZING. Just... AMAZING. (They don't do vindaloos well, but maybe bc it's a southern Indian dish?) One of their specialties is butter chicken and honestly I have never had a better butter chicken in America. It is creamy, rich, and the garam masala and cumin are so well balanced and beautifully so. A lot of places don't get this right and it's sometimes too cumin heavy or there's too much acidity, but not Gorkha's. Their butter chicken's acid and fats are perfect. We also love their Lamb Biriyani and Lamb Saag!! My bf used to LOVE ordering Palak Paneer at Indian restaurants but it didn't love him back, to put it mildly. (And for good reasons, since the combination of spinach and cheese is terrible for digestion.) Their Lamb Saag is now his go-to dish. It packs a little baby heat which only makes you eat more lol. Their Tandoori Chicken is a hit or miss. Sometimes it's pretty dry, but I've also had it when it was juicy and tender; dry or not, it's still seasoned and charred to perfection. We will never go to another Indian restaurant in Chicago for as long as Gorkha exists. Although, I may need to find a restaurant with bomb Lamb Vindaloo... read more

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Great little hole in the wall with a sampler option to choose 2 different curries. It was my partner's first time trying Indian food and both of us enjoyed it. The interior of the restaurant is very clean and cozy, and the staff is very kind and accommodating. I was very happy with the entire experience and will definitely be coming back again. Next time, I'm going to try their Momos. *safe for nut allergies* read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Butter chicken and chicken tikka masala (top), palak paneer (bottom) - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had takeout delivered by Doordash. Very good Butter Chicken and Korma. I would get vegetable Korma rather than Lamb Korma next time, as the lamb wasn't noteworthy. A fried version of Chicken Momas was unusual and also good. read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Butter chicken, lamb korma, samosa chat, Chicken Fried Momo, garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My go-to Indian spot in the city! Samosas and chicken madras are my favorites, but can't go wrong with any dish. Always fast service. Love it here! read more

This has to be one of the top most flavorful and best chicken to rice ratio of Chicken Biryani in the City of Chicago that I have had so far! I ordered delivery and all items were generous in portion-size, arrived at appropriate temperature levels and were carefully packaged. Delivery was super fast. Would order again in a heartbeat! read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Chicken Biryani, Raita and Naan Bread-05/2023 - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well, we did it. Another successful year walking in the Pride Parade. We had a blast! But it ended and we were starving. Luckily this place was literally right at the end of the parade. They didn't even flinch when the 4 of us walked in in rainbows and sweat and sat us with LOTS of water (thank you). We had vegetable samosas, chicken pakora, paneer pakora, chicken vindaloo, shrimp biryani, fish curry, chicken saag, poori and tandoori naan. I mean, we were hungry. Everything was super yum. Service was amazing. My only regret was not trying some of the varieties of momo. Another table got some and they looked delicious. Would definitely recommend! read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Shrimp Biryani, Chicken Vindaloo, chicken saag, Goa Style Fish Curry, Poori, Vegetables Samosa - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place! Been a regular customer the past few years I've lived in Lakeview East. The butter chicken is one of my favorite meals EVER. Every item I have tried has always been delicious. The staff is always very friendly and kind. Last time I ordered they threw in a free rice pudding. I have never dined inside, but really nice cozy atmosphere. Get this food!! read more

Very kind service and lovely area to walk around after visiting. Dishes were flavorful and naan was very well prepared. But overall not sure that this place stands out too much. read more

Had delivery from here on a whim and can't wait to go for a visit! -chicken momo: was excited to try momo for the first time and it was still juicy after being delivered! Good flavors that were different to other dumpling variations -lamb samosa: very meaty, but wish it had some other spices or flavors -butter chicken: delicious, can't complain -lamb biryani: great portion and delicious flavors that balance each other well read more

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I have walked past this little hole in wall about 30 times this week alone and I'm so psyched I finally stopped in I love a good deal...so I love a lunch special. 13.99 for two curries (veggie AND/OR chicken), naan, rice, pakora, and a drink!!!! My friend and I tried the butter chicken (sorry to be basic, but this was yummy), tikka masala (okay a step less basic, very good but chicken was cube cut in a slightly strange way), chicken saag (best saag I've ever had, chicken was juicy and fell apart in the best ways), and a chicken chilly masala (packed a wonderful spicy punch!!). The naan was delicious, warm, and flavorful despite not being the special garlic or cheese naan. The menu had quite the array of great options so I'll def be back to get momo and try other things, especially from the Nepalese section. Food took a bit despite being pretty empty but I just take this to mean it was fresh. read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Butter Chicken and Chicken Chilli Masala lunch special - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very very very good food. We have ordered many times and I've dined at the restaurant a couple times. Both experiences have always been great. I Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I cannot rave about this place enough. RUN don't walk for their lunch special. Unreal flavor and great price. The staff is always so kind and friendly. So happy to have stumbled upon this hidden gem. read more

Went here last Saturday at 6:30. Wasn't busy and easily got parking right in front. Had the fried chicken momos as an app- they were very good. Butter chicken was very good as well. Naan was good but a little less crispy than I like. We did not enjoy the pumpkin curry- even at medium spice level it didn't have much taste and it was just a lot of mush. The rice was included in the price. There is a liquor store a few doors down if you want to byob and they will happily supply a corkscrew and glasses for you- no charge. Would return but no pumpkin curry! read more

Ordered take out from this place for lunch and everything was delicious. I got the Gorkha Veg Thali which I did find to be a bit pricey at $24.95. It did fill me up, and was hella tasty, so I'm not complaining, but just keep in mind the pricing. I love their roti too. It was delicious and paired well with my meal. You honestly can't ever go wrong with Indian or Nepalese food. There is always just so much flavor in the meals. And Gorkha Kitchen does an excellent job meeting all the flavors needed for my taste buds. My friend ordered a buttered chicken and said it was delicious. The samosas were also SO good... a bit greasy though! I'd love to dine-in here at some point soon. read more

We enjoyed our night here :) Ordered with a group: Veg Momos, Paneer Pakora, Veg Makhani, Veg Biriyani, Palak Paneer, and Jhaneko daal. I was excited to try Nepalese food! I loved the Nepali-style daal. From an Indian who grew up eating daal daily: it was a large Chana dal, creamy and starchy, with a rustic spice profile. So same, but different, haha. This and the veg makhani were perfect. I found the Saag Paneer and Momos to be bland, perhaps needing salt? Also, the service was very friendly, but a bit slow--I was thirsty and there was no one to refill the water glass. The half-full, dirty fish tank was a bit off-putting too. I'm coming back for the dal and the makhani though, so thank you for a good experience! I'm eager to try the pumpkin curry next :) read more

totally reasonable prices and excellent curries. first time i've found a paneer saag i like in the city. which is maybe just personal preference but im stoked. loved this place for takeout read more

Hmm had take out here last week and had mixed feelings. The lamb curry was delicious! Chicken momos were also tasty. I appreciated the rice and yogurt raita that was also provided! But didn't love the aloo gobi or the pakora. Not sure if I would order from here again, but may consider dining in to see if the food is better at the venue itself. read more

delicious food and excellent dining experience. was there with family and we all loved the food which was delicious and we enjoyed the ambiance. read more

The food at this neighborhood spot is delicious and the family is so friendly. We had guests come into town and ordered for a crowd and everyone raved about the food. Unique Nepali specials are wonderful discoveries. This is our favorite spot in town. read more

Excellent restaurant! The fried chicken mono appetizer was huge and delicious, spicy sauce but not too hot. We had the Butter Chicken and the Chicken Tikka Masala, both were great and a Mango Lassi rounded out an excellent meal. Great service and we will be back! read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Fried Chicken Momo - a huge, delicious appetizer with a fantastic sauce. - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really dislike having to write a negative review but I was so excited to check this spot out and I barely have time to enjoy a sit down meal these days. My food for lunch seriously tasted like it was reheated from yesterday. I could easily tell my chicken was tandoori probably from yesterday but that wasn't what I ordered. My desert that is normally heated at every other restaurant was just over ice cold. Service wasn't bad but when I had mentioned something twice I just got a look like why am I mentioning this like, " I just want to make the kitchen aware there was bone in my boneless dish." Basically so others don't bite into it or choke. I'd also prefer my check when the meal is over. My positive takeaway is I'm glad this isn't my local Indian spot. read more

A big surprise and will definitely return. Price was right! Place was clean but not very busy at 6 pm

Indian food is one of my fav cuisines so my bf and I get it once every couple weeks. This time we ended up trying Gorkha Kitchen. It is a solid choice but nothing extraordinary. I got a Samosa and it was great but it tasted like any other Samosa. I would even compare it to Ghareeb Nawaaz which is a very low end place. I ended up getting the Paneer tikka masala and it was tasty. Not too spicy and satisfied my cravings. My bf got the chicken tikka masala and enjoyed it. Again the food was nothing special but it satisfies our craving for Indian Food. read more

I stopped in today. I had stopped in a few times before when there were more strict dining procedures regarding the pandemic. Deepak took very good care of me. I ordered the lunch special which is priced at 13.95 and available until 2:30 pm. My order included a pakora, a pumpkin curry, a chicken curry,naan and rice. I chose water for the drink. You can have either water or canned pop. The flavor of the food was good, but not the best. The naan tasted a bit undercooked, parts seemed soggy not sure if they make it there or defrosted it. Although I am not a big fan of rice, I will say it was fresh and fluffy. They have done alot to freshen up the look of this restaurant which was formerly an Asian restaurant. I wish the food would have been presented in plates and bowls like the last time. The metal tray may be traditional, but does nothing to display the food in a way it would look more appealing. Nor does it seem to coincide with the pleasant decor. Yes, from time to time I will return. You should give it a try! read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Lunch Specual - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Give this place a try!! This spot is a new find for me. I have been really disappointed in my usual Indian spots in LP/WP for some time now and decided to try something new. The butter chicken and chicken kadai are so so good. Full of flavor. The naan is delicious. I also tried the steamed chicken moma and it was delicious as well. I am going to try more of their napalese dishes next. read more

My daughter and I had our dinner delivered from here and we loved it! The garlic naan was sooooo good. It's been a minute so I can't remember out dish names...sorry, but I do recommend this place for sure. read more

This review is just for their butter chicken! Ordered take out! It's a dish you can't and shouldn't mess up! The chicken had a smell like it was stale and the sauce tasted like packaged tomato soup! How does this restaurant have such great reviews? Another disappointment to the otherwise dying Indian food scene in Chicago! read more

Better quality Indian food than other places nearby. Good gluten free and vegan options. Will definitely order from here again!

Everything we've tried here is absolutely amazing! Dishes are incredibly flavorful and not oily at all. The Chicken Makhana was very well seasoned and partnered well with the fresh garlic naan and cucumber raitia. Momos and Gobi Manchurian are also amazing with great texture and well cooked vegetables. The staff was very friendly as well with a cute interior! read more

10/10 - wonderful food! It's rare to be delighted in Chicago, but this place exceeded expectations!