It's on Diversey, a little west of Sheridan. It's delicious! It's casual. It's quiet. It's not crowded yet because it's still a little new. And the food is delicious - spicy, not spicy, in between - you can decide for many dishes. (The menu often states the spice level.) My favorites include: Lamb Buiyriani - a combination of vegetable and rice with chunks of lamb with a wonderful flavor. Add raita for an extra rich tangy flavor. We recently ordered Momos - for the well flavored dipping sauce, Garlic naan with gee and herbs, and salag paneer. They have quite a few online / order-pick up customers but it's very comfortable seating so we prefer eat-in. Service is great with food brought to the table at the right temperature and nicely presented. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. We usually have leftovers to enjoy again at home. It BYO so bring you favorite beverage. read more

Definitely a good Indian option for Downtown. My wife and I eat out a lot. Many of my reviews are negative. This is definitely a positive review. We shared the butter chicken, chicken biryanis, and the goat Nepali khasi plus naan, rice, raiti, and papadoms. Serving size was good for all items. Food delivered hot and fresh, and was well wrapped. Flavors were bold, full of spice, and well cooked. The biryanis was the least favorite, but still ok. This restaurant is definitely worth a try. read more

Waited 12 minutes after we were sat, no one came to take our order. Wasn't busy. We left

Butter chicken was 10/10. Quick service, large portions and great overall experience. Highly recommend

No frills Indian food. Good addition to the neighborhood. Ambiance is a carryover from Miss Asia. So, it's not terribly appealing. But the food is decent although it seems to lack basic seasoning, which is a problem for Indian food. read more

Great food. Very fresh and tasty. Friendly customer service, Everything we ate, naans, pumpkin curry, vegetarian thali was amazing. I will definitely go back:) I also saw a lot of pick ups which is always a good sign. read more

Great Nepalese and Indian restaurant in Lincoln Park. We went with another couple and shared Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Masala, Mutta Paneer, Aloo Gobi Tarkari, naan and raita. The dishes were generous in size and all flavorful and delicious. We will definitely return! read more

What this place does with spices is phenomenal. Next level. Everything the four of us ordered was superb. The server was attentive and helpful. We ordered as a group and shared everything. Only the 10-piece veg momos was a new experience for us and they were a delicious surprise. Everything else, the veg thali, pumpkin curry, chicken 65, chana masala, veg kofta, bhel poori, even the garlic nan, mango lassi, and masala tea, all of it was the best we've ever had. read more

I ordered the delicious food tonight and it sure did not disappoint. The chicken tikka masala is a winner with the amazing samosas too. The service is very good too. Definitely give them a try and you won't be disappointed with their extensive menu. I will be coming back for sure!! read more

If you like Indian and Nepalese food, PLEASE make the time to go to Gorkha Kitchen. The atmosphere is great and the restaurant is in a safe neighborhood, with lots of activity and people around. The food is terrific! The restaurant is clean and comfortable. The prices are very reasonable, and the service is excellent. Go with family, go with your spouse, take a date, or just go alone. You will be glad that you did. Luther Goins read more

My very first visit and it was great! Very friendly welcoming staff. All the food was very flavorful freshly made and hot! I'm very happy with my experience here! Would definitely recommend. read more

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This is the first review I have ever written, and I'm only writing it because how amazing this place is! Food is great and comforting(especially the mango lassi :D) and so is ambience. The waiter was extremely nice and definitely coming here more :) read more

I was really excited to see an Indian and Nepalese restaurant open up in Lincoln Park (LP). We hosted a birthday party here this past Saturday and I would host another event here again. We had ten guests and each and every single person in our group said they would come back. Izzy was our host and she was great from letting me come in before to decorate the table, to helping to make sure the group had a great time. She even offered to make things for us that were not on the menu if we wanted something specific. She was extremely easy to work with to host the event. This place is BYOB. We were also allowed to bring in some mini cupcakes to celebrate the birthday girl. It's clean on the inside and it was not loud to where it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Let's dive into the food. I would HIGHLY recommend their steamed chicken momos. We ordered three of these for the group as appetizers and everyone loved them. They were nice and juicy on the inside and tasted extremely fresh with hints of ginger and garlic and the sauce that it comes with tied it all together to make each bite perfect! TRY THE MOMOS! :) We also have tried the spicy fried chicken momos. These are also good but do have a kick to them and I cannot eat as many as the steamed ones. Another one of my favorites is the chicken kukhura (traditional Nepalese chicken curry). The chicken is on the bone but the pieces are small so manageable and some pieces have no bone. The flavor of the curry reminded me of my mum's curry with fresh cilantro and so much flavor. The rest of the table tried the lamb tikka masala, butter chicken, shrimp tikka masala, chicken kadai, and chicken biryani and everyone finished their meals. Their portions can be shared between two people, especially if you share an order of momos as an appetizer. Gorkha is one of my favorite restaurants in LP and I will continue to try new things on the menu. read more

Had butter chicken and it was awful!!! The chicken had fat, bones and tasted old. I picked every single piece out. When I mentioned it to the waitress, all she said was "sorry". Really? Nope, I won't be going back here. Obviously doesn't care about their customers. read more

Nepali cuisine is fairly new to where I live, with our first Nepali restaurant only opening a few years ago, so I was excited to give this place a try. I tried the chicken momos, behl, and chicken chow mein. The momos were excellent and easily the best I've tried so far. 5 out of 5. The behl was also very good - one of the better ones I've tried. I liked that while it was flavorful, the flavor wasn't overwhelming (all the dishes I tried had well balanced flavor - which is quite often not the case for south Asian food). 4.5 out of 5. The chicken chow mein was a let down. It didn't really have any taste and there was pretty much no chicken in the dish. Essentially just noodles and a few pieces of vegetables with a slice of lemon. 2.5 out of 5. Finally - and I am not sure if this was the fault of the restaurant or Yelp's delivery service (I'm going to assume the latter) but it was a bit annoying that when the food was dropped off, I didn't receive any notification. Would have been nice to have the option of having plastic utensils too. All in all, a solid option that I would definitely consider trying again. read more

I live in the neighborhood and saw that Gorkha's Kitchen was going into the old Miss Asia storefront, which I used to get takeout from often. I figured I'd give them a shot and I was not disappointed! When I walked in, the aroma of spices and curry hit my senses and I started getting excited for the butter chicken I had ordered for pick-up. I saw a review on Google that the butter chicken was some of the best that reviewer had ever had. Gotta say, it was AWESOME. The flavors were complex and delicious and I had to force myself to stop eating it so I would still be able to experience the deliciousness for lunch today. I'm really excited to try more on their menu! Welcome to the neighborhood, Gorkha's Kitchen! read more

The restaurant is new and feels a little sparse inside, but don't let that fool you. Very friendly people and fantastic food. I don't have much experience with Nepalese food and we (purposely) flew a little blind, picking things we never had before. I am not exaggerating: this is some of the best food I have had in a restaurant in Chicago since moving here three years ago. Try it. If you like South Asia flavors (in the ballpark of Indian and Malaysian food) you will love this place. read more

Fantastic food and even better service. I just moved to the neighborhood and saw Gorkha as I was walking by. Why not support a mom and pop restaurant, now more than ever? I had the chicken tikka masala, basmati rice with cumin seeds and peas, naan and a mango lassi. Each item was distinctly flavorful, fresh, and spiced to perfection. Last but not least, the SERVICE! I met Izzi who left me a handwritten note thanking me for my order. It was the sweetest thing. I will definitely be coming back read more

This is a great place for take out. I ordered the Veg Biryani, Palak Paneer and the Chicken 65. They were all done very well and they didn't skimp on the portion size. I so appreciate that. I will definitely order from them again, read more

As a Nepali immigrant, I can say this place has pretty authentic food! Order from the "Gorkha's special taste" to understand true Nepali food--it won't disappoint! My fav was chicken choella. And momos just of course! read more

Their veg samosas and shrimp masala are incredible. They're my go to take out spot for Indian/Nepalese food. I'd love for them to put a little effort in the decor though. Xmas lights look cheap and the refrigerator was buzzing loudly. Play some nice Indian/Nepali music! read more

First comment!!! So happy for this restaurant as they just had their grand opening recently. Stopped by for their lunch special and everything was fantastic. You can tell that a lot care goes into their cooking, which shows through the great ingredients and nice presentation. Definitely loved the vibe and recommend to anybody who wants solid comfort food. read more

Ordered takeout. Similar to Indian food, which we have high standards for. Got veggie dishes and they were great. Will be coming back in the future. read more

They have a thali for lunch or dinner. I have tried the chicken thali. Very good quantity, simple delicious food. The stuff are courteous.

FINALLY great indian/himalayan/nepalese in the area!!! best comfort food for the winter and such a charming staff - great service and fast takeout. the momos hit every time. read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Significantly better Indian food than many other options in the neighbourhood. The quality of ingredients is high, the balance of spices is excellent, and it's all well prepared and delicious. The overall spice level is on the milder side for the city, which could be a plus or minus to taste. I can especially recommend the Biryani. Was much better prepared than other options in the neighbourhood, and came with a large portion of yogurt sauce that was much more vibrant than most I've had. Hope to sample the Nepalese side of the menu in the future. read more

Great food and service, I had the Shrimp Biryani, it was so so good. My kids had the Tandoori Shrimp and Meatballs. Everything was excellent!!! read more

Walked in with wife and was delicious. Reminds me of UK top Indian places and the Veg Thali was amazing as was mango Lassi - gonna come back and work way through menu read more

Definitely recommend this new spot! We loved the momo that we started with! I had paneer tikka masala and my friends had the goat curry, with naan and biryani rice! Food, although not as spicy as true Indian food, tasted very authentic! Service was great as well, and cute decor and nice && quiet inside! Tons of ppl came in for delivery, so you know this is a great place to eat. Plz try if you're passing by! read more

Gorkha Kitchen - Chicken Momo! - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service, and the food tasted great!! Both me and my friend loved our dishes (I got palak paneer, she got chicken curry). Definitely will be coming back soon. read more

Glad that this restaurant opened in the neighborhood, I had ordered the lunch special and it was amazing, specially the dal which was freshly made and the palak paneer. I have also tried their biryani which was delicious. Excited to try their veg thali next time. read more

Glad to have this delicious new option in the neighborhood. We love Indian food but don't have experience w Nepalese so we ordered some of both tonight to go. The chicken chili fried momo (dumplings) were indeed spicy (in a good way) and really good. They onions in the sauce had a nice hint of cilantro and were a good accompaniment. The Bhatura described as "fluffy deep fried sourdough" type naan was really good and definitely different. From the Indian side, we ordered their chicken tikka masala and it was outstanding. Lots of chicken breast in a very tasty sauce. It was a little different than the tikka masala that we have had at other places but it was creamy, unctuous and we will definitely order again. Very much enjoyed and looking fed to delving more into their Nepalese menu as well as Indian specialties etc. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Last evening we had tornado warning and I had to get some food. I saw this place while walking by and wanted to try it. I ordered paneer tikka masala(which had raw pieces of paneer and thin watered down gravy-its not paneer tikka, vegetable pakora-literally shredded pieces of unrecognizable vegetables and few pieces, garlic naan was ok. Rice came complementary which was ok too. Please guys, if you don't know how to cook don't put on menu. I am not eatinh here again. read more

Love this little gem that just joined our neighborhood. Their butter chicken is to die for!

The pumpkin curry is so good!! Also the palak paneer. Highly recommend! The whole family loved it.

Gorkha is a hidden gem that serves up amazing food. Friendly staff, and very polite. Great Nepali and Indian cuisine. Waiter recommended the lamb curry, it did not disappoint. Momos are fantastic, as well as the tikka masala (ordered hot spice level). Get some roti and build your own tikka masla wrap...elite. read more

Excellent. Easy to miss from the street, but very nice inside, with a nice array of food options. We tried several things, all quite good, nicely presented, and at much better prices than one would expect of Lincoln Park. We will be back. read more

Delicious lunch special. Good service, naan was nice and crispy. I had the chicken curry and will be back to try the vindaloo and Nepalese dishes read more

Amazing food! We've tried the chicken and veg momos and they're really flavorful. The sauces are top-notch.

Loved this little place, everything we got was delicious. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu. I've tried a few different Indian places near LP/Lakeview and this is my favorite so far. read more