Environment was nice and calm. Food was amazing and came out quickly. Lamb biryani was definitely the highlight.

My second time getting take-out here. I ordered around dinner time on a weekend and the food only took about 20mins which I consider good timing. I got the below items and while everything tasted fine, the flavors weren't very robust. Everything was ordered at Mild spice level which had a tiny kick, and the first two came with basmati rice. For some reason they put all the rice in one large foil container, which I later remembered happened last time (2-3 yrs ago). Honestly I wish they wouldn't! Anyway, while nothing tasted bad, 3 stars is the highest rating I can give. FOOD REVIEW: * Palak Paneer -Okay. I can't place my finger on it, but something in the flavor was lacking, and fell a bit flat. * Lamb Vindaloo - Okay. Noticeably more potatoes than lamb. The sauce was a bit thick, almost like canned tomato paste. *Gobi Manchurian - Meh. It was little too acidic (think tomato vs vinegar). Also, sadly it was soggy due to how it was packaged(see pic). They may want to consider using a container that allows steam to escape. *Garlic naan - Okay. TBH I would have been just as fine with the frozen garlic naan from Trader Joes. If I give it another try in the future, and it's for me and someone else I will request they place each entrees rice in it's own container. With stewed/saucy meats and veggies, I like to combine each bite with rice. Without a dedicated foil plate of my own (and say we don't have access to plates 'cause we're out) what do I do? Continuously dip my (used) fork into the communal rice to add into my small container of entree?! Anyway, on a positive note, they do have a decent number of parking spots in the small lot and a lot of tables if you want to dine in. read more

Gorkha Palace Indian Cuisine - Left: Lamb Vindaloo, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan Right: Basmati Rice (for two orders combined in one container), Gobi Manchurian - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Thr food was absolutely delicious. We got beef vindaloo, vegetable sambusas, chicken curry and garlic naan. Everything was flavorful and so yummy. The service was good and the only downside was somewhat dull decor and ambiance. Parking is easy since they have a parking lot. read more

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I've fallen out of love with this place. Mostly because they used to have the most unique and delicious biryani in town - a dense mix of rice, cashews, raisins, peppers and spice. Now it's just a bland biryani you could get anywhere else. When I first visited after the change, I should have asked for the previous chef's name and the recipe for that biryani. Mmm. read more

Currently only open for takeout or delivery (remodeling dining area). Delicious food at decent prices! We picked up the vegetable appetizer platter, two entrees, and dessert. The app platter was pretty good but I wish it had been fresher. The fried food had lost a bit of their crunch in transit, and the fried cheese was not melted anymore. Still had great flavor but the texture would have been a lot better if these came out fresh in person. For entrees we got the chicken curry and a beef vindaloo over basmati rice with garlic naan. Delicious flavor, not too spicy at all (we got medium and could have done a little hotter). We shared the two among three people and it was a great portion size. For dessert we ordered the gulab Jamun. This was probably the most disappointing-- it just didn't seem fresh. I'm guessing they just have these ready to serve at all times in a big batch of honey syrup and don't make their own. Service was quick and food was ready soon after we placed the order. read more

I was craving Indian food recently, so I got takeout at Gorkha. The chicken tikka masala was tender and flavorful, with a generous side of rice. The lamb biryani had a good amount of lamb and I had plenty of leftovers. It was exactly what I needed! read more

Gorkha Palace Indian Cuisine - Lamb Biryani - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of my go-to spots in northeast. They have the best chicken tikka masala but their buff momo's are also a fave.

Downslide complete. I was disappointed when my favorite restaurant was sold. The changes are all negative. The food has lost all its appeal and they have up their vegan menu. The staff have terrible communication skills. They have less parking. read more

The food, stellar. The service, friendly, but weird. Once we said we were ready for the check, the waiter disappeared for over 10 minutes. We finally had to go to the counter and pay. Which was confusing because the waiter brought checks to all the other tables. One more weird thing: there are benches against the window and they are comfy, but they are too high to touch the ground and there is nothing to rest your feet on. So they just dangle. The hot sauce for the dumplings, is, I can report, very hot! So yay for those who want the SPICE! The tikka masala was tasty with plenty of chicken and great flavor. Mild plus was no hint of spicy. Im very curious what Gorkha hot was. The garlic naan: fresh, warm, and tasty. The decor is tasteful with lots of mountain paintings. On the final night of our time in Minneapolis, this was great spot! read more

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I've walked past Gorkha Palace hundreds of times, but had never stopped in until a couple of weeks ago and I was really missing out! The inside is on the smaller side, but they were still able to accommodate my group of 7 walk-ins on a quieter evening which was great. The inside is pretty nice with a good, elevated family restaurant feel. The menu features a combo of South Asian staples from Nepal, India, and Tibet. The best way to order this kind of cuisine, in my opinion, is to do it family style so that's what we did! We ordered the combo Momo's to start, along with Lamb Biryani, chicken coconut curry, and Paalak Paneer. We also got a side of garlic naan to share as well. My favorite of the night was probably the coconut chicken curry followed closely by the bison momo's from the combo plate. I also really liked the biryani and naan, the paalak paneer was a bit unusual for me as I am used to a much more spinach forward dish. This dish appeared to have a more tomato cream base with spinach which was mixed in. It was also good, but much different than what I was expecting. The servers were all very friendly and quick, and the food came out surprisingly fast. Overall, a great choice for South Asian food in the Twin Cities! read more

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Horrible customer service. Ordered through Chow Now. Delivered the wrong order; told me I could come to pick up my order but would not deliver it; refused to provide a refund; treated me rudely, saying the mistake was not their fault! Never again. read more

This place has piqued my curiosity for a long time and I finally made it in for the first time. I'll definitely be back. I like traditional Indian fare very much, and the selections at Gorkha Palace seem like an exotic twist on that since there are Nepali and Tibetan recipes on the menu. For my entree, I got Lamb Vindaloo, which was different from other vindaloos I've had. It was all meat, no potatoes or anything else you might find supplementing meat in a vindaloo. The server cautioned me that it might be hotter than I expect, so I asked for the lowest spice level. That was not spicy at all, not even a little bit, so I wish I hadn't been talked down from a higher spice level. It could have used more flavor. Quality lamb meat, though. I also got "mo:mo", which are steamed dumplings. I'm a big fan of steamed dumplings and these were GREAT. They had a unique, tangy flavor that was awesome with or without the tomato-y dipping sauce. I might seriously get a double order of them as a main course next time. Except that I want to try more of their stuff. Someday, though. (Dumplings as an entree is normal for me, and should be normal for more people!) Prices are on the high side; many entrees are more than $20. Also they make it clear that there will be a 20% surcharge, and although that disclaimer suggests that you might end up tipping beyond that, my bill didn't have a spot to add a tip, so maybe that surcharge is actually an instead-of-tipping situation. Which I like, but the messaging is confusing. Free parking, a unique perk for this area, although when they're busy they'll run out of spaces. Those dumplings, you guys. read more

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The food and service is very good. The decoration is a bit basic. I'd say it's a great place to eat but not very romantic. Still the food is great and there is a big assortment. read more

Gorkha Palace Indian Cuisine - Very basic decorations. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

It's a stark difference from the old Gorkha in every way. Service, atmosphere & food have all tanked since the ownership change. I wish I'd known before having my birthday dinner at an old favorite. The old owners can be found at Momodosa, which I will check out next. read more

Didn't know I needed Chicken Thenkthuk in my life until coming here. Gorkha palace is fully responsible for taking my Tibetan food virginity and I think I'm in love Thenkthuk (Hand-pulled noodle soup - chicken, daikon, spinach, edamame, tomatoes, soy sauce) is a soup meant to keep nomads warm over a long Tibetan winter. It was warm, subtlety spicy, and deeply savory and flavorful - aka comfort in a bowl. It tasted familiar, yet unique and new - kind of like rediscovering a favorite song you used to listen to. Gorkha Palace is sort of a hidden gem IMO. The storefront is a bit easy to miss, but now it'll forever be on my mind. It's an Indian/Nepalese/Tibetan restaurant, so there's dishes (like thenkthuk) that you won't find at a typical Indian restaurant. Momo (Steamed dumplings - onion, cabbage, ginger, spices) is (are?) always so fun to eat, like little pockets of love tbh. The chicken coconut curry (Chicken, cucumber, basil, coconut curry sauce) was also delish, but not necessarily memorable. Garlic naan? Always a must. IG: @foodofminneapolis #minneapolisfood #mplsfood #twincitieseats #mplseats #mplsfoodie #foodofminneapolis read more

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The food is great and well Priced. New owners are friendly and provide great service! Love this place! read more

I stopped by while traveling and was looking for a good vegetarian dinner. The Vegetable Biryani was flavorful and satisfying, though I wish it had a few more green veggies and a bit more of that aromatic spice kick. Overall, a nice meal worth trying! read more

Today, after possibly a year and a half, I made my way back to Gorkha Palace. I was stunned when I walked in to find all of the cultural ambience removed. It is now this large grey box. Whomever owns it now has wiped it clean of any Indian, Nepali and Tibetan culture. That's very depressing. The service is, maybe Fair...at best. And the food is bland...with over-cooked chicken, thick 'n paste-like sauce and dry veggie samosas. I was looking forward to this experience. My solo dining experience where I could eat, drink and read a good book...all while being submerged in the cultural flair and smells that take me across seas. None of that exists in this grey box. Where is Gorkha Palace? She's been wiped clean. She's sterilized. She's screaming to be redeemed. I miss her. read more

Delicious food!! everything I ordered was amazing the rice, the chicken, curry, the vegetable samosas and naan bread were amazing!!!

I'm not sure why I haven't been here before but it's F'n amazing. We tried a couple apps and I had the lamb curry with the garlic Naan bread. read more

Warm and inviting! It felt like coming into a relatives place. Very friendly and was treated like family!

AMAZING ETHNIC ORGANIC VEGAN FOOD !!! Friendly service. Great neighborhood. Tasty! The vegan mango lassi= WOW! Aloo Bhindi= WOW!! Also very good is the Mixed Vegetable Curry and the Vegan Soup of the Day. Highly worth the visit and any repeat visits thereafter!!! read more

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I visited and was greeted by a friendly server that gave some recommendations. I picked the Goan shrimp curry, which was flavorful and had plenty of shrimp. It was a big portion, which I thought justified the price. Garlic naan was garlicky and buttery. I also had the combo mo mo to-go. They help up well through a flight and reheating. The sauce on the side was delicious. read more

Gorkha Palace Indian Cuisine - Garlic & Cilantro Naan and Goan Shrimp Curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best Indian restaurant in Minneapolis. The food is Amazing every single time I've been here.

We'd heard multiple times that Gorkha Palace is the best spot for Indian food in the area, but the prices stopped us from ordering for 3 years or so. Yes, the prices are $5+ per entree comparatively, but I can understand why. The location is expensive to keep a lease, I'm sure, and the flavors seem really special and deep. We ordered chicken biryani at medium heat, lamb vindaloo at Thai chili pepper heat, 2 garlic naan, broccoli pakora, and mango lassi. Four sauces were included, all very calming and 2 minty with a cucumber twist. So good. The total came to $75 and I went to the restaurant to pick up. Solid tip -- check that you have all the items you ordered before you leave! One of my items was forgotten but I don't live far away so it wasn't a problem. Chicken Biryani -- 5/5 loved this. The rice was nicely flavored and it came with a lot. This could be split by two people. Loved the cashews and raisins included, and there were generous pieces of meat. Would order again! Lamb Vindaloo -- 5/5 my husband got this and loved it. He loves spicy and ordered it in the Thai chili pepper heat. It's not often he finds something too spicy, he says this is one of the spicier things he's tried! The curry wasn't too thin or soupy and he's so excited to eat the leftovers later. Garlic naan -- 4/5 alright! I love garlic and I love naan. This naan has a slight sweet taste to it, which is unique and so nice. I kicked one star just because I'd have loved it to be more garlicky and you get one naan per order for $4.50/$5 apiece. Broccoli pakora -- 4/5 could just be me but I hadn't seen broccoli pakora before!! I'm happy to see another veggie option. I think these could have been crispier. I understand it's hard to keep things crispy when it's takeout though!! I'd definitely order it again, even with it being a lil less crispy. Mango lassi -- 5/5 not too sweet and not too strong of a flavor. Very liquidy! Not yogurty or like ice cream. Honestly I have only had lassi one other time and it was years ago, I have no idea how it's supposed to taste. But it was good! And I'd get it again. So, in general, we loved our order. Cons: expensive. Pros: local, unique flavors, actually spicy when you order spicy. We'll be back!! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. After taking a wrong turn on my way home from work, I drove right past it and couldn't wait any longer! So for our special New Year's Eve dinner I ordered some up online through their website! COVID INFO: Order takeout on their website, pick a time, they will email you the confirmation, then they will send you a second email confirming pickup time. When you get there just call to say you're there to pickup a take out order. They'll ask your name and check to see if it's done. When they confirm it's done, they'll tell you it's safe to walk in and grab from the pickup table. I ordered Lamb Sekuwa (it comes with lentil soup), a small momo combination platter, and chicken curry. They provided a ton of white rice on the side! The best item we ate has to be the momos! Perfect little pouches full of beautiful flavors dunked in the delicious sauce! The next best thing was the curry, perfect heat for me at a medium level. Overall a solid curry, not the best in town, but it went down quick and warmed my soul! The lamb was dry as lamb should be, not overly chewy, but not our favorite menu item combined with the side of lentil soup. It wasn't bringing the flavor as much as the others. Overall, I would love to order from here again and try more from the menu like the biriyani or other popular menu items. With some of the flavors they were bringing I think this place could be a 5! Downtown and a good sized parking lot to pull into! Not hard to get into off a one-way street. read more

Gorkha Palace Indian Cuisine - Chicken Curry, Lamb Sekuwa, Momo Combination Platter - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great food and quick service! Staff are friendly and helpful! I love their granola chicken tikka masala and garlic naan!! Can't go wrong!

Gorkha Palace is easily in my top 5 restaurants in the Twin Cities so far (I just moved here in July). I do have a few things to say about it though: Cons: -the service here is not the best. We've been here several times and it seems like there's only ever had 1 server and it takes forever to order and get our food. Last time we were there, the owner said she was training another server so who knows? -portions could be bigger for what we're paying. The food is absolutely delicious and I wish we had more of it, especially if we're paying a good amount. But then again, the food is the biggest pro. Pro: -the food , the food, the food! Our favorites are the Momos (chicken is delightful but all are good!), Goan Shrimp Curry, Goan Lamb Chili, Aaloo Bhindi. Literally such a party in my mouth every time we have them! Honestly, good food is hard to stay away from! Service could use work but the food gets me every time! read more

This is my first experience of eating something different from Thai, Korean, Lao style food. Indian food is different and i enjoy the meal I had. I am not a big fan of vegetables so excuse me for not eating my veggies. I did, however try all the food that came out. The Naan (garlic & cilantro) was yummy. The dough was light and yummy because of the butter. The momo was super good, if you like spicy definitely try the hot sauce, it has a good kick to the flavor. My friend order the chicken coconut curry and it was really good. The spicy newari choyla was good, however i thought it was actually spicy but it wasn't. There is nothing against that and everyone spice tolerance is different. I am not sure what daal is made of but it had a thickness to it. Also, the potatoes salad was different, i could taste flavor but I'm not a big fan. Lastly, the bean, im not sure what it was but it taste like a salad with peanuts. I like the crunch; but im not a big fan. Drink: the mango lassi was oka, i am not a big fan of gingerly drinks. Maybe next time I will try something different. It all depends on what you order. read more

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I've been to fancy places. I've been to dives. I've been to the Sri Lanka Curry House for price-your-own entree night. I live near Devon Avenue in Chicago and have tried them all. This is the best Indian and Indian-adjacent food I've ever had. Nini was a fantastic server-- great recommendations, perfect pacing, delightful personality. I will be thinking about the veggie briyani, aaloo bhindi, and tikka masala for months to come. Pro tip: Get the vegan mango lassi even if you're not vegan. read more

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I am mixed about this review. I feel that ethnic diversity in the food in Minneapolis is not really that great, so when I find a place like Gorkha, I want to support it. Also, we always get Momos - which are hard to find here, and their momos are good, too. I am also a fan of their garlic naan. The people that work here are very nice, too. However, this is mixed up part - we have come here many times for take out and they have never not messed up our order. The wrong food, the wrong quantity, things missing, losing our order when we go to pick it up, a bit calamitous all around. This place would be stellar if they could get out of their own way. read more

You know, I've often held Gorkha in high regard as my favorite indian food in Minneapolis. We recently ordered a few curries for delivery. The rice was wet, without flavor. Hard to describe. The texture was all wrong. The curry was bland and runny and the chicken seemed extra fatty. I was really disappointed. So disappointed that I cooked my own the following day and somehow that was much better? Gorkha's food has been so rich and flavorful, with thick wonderful textures. I must have gotten them on an off day. The plain naan was great though. read more

Three out of four dishes we ordered were totally flavorless. As someone Indian, I don't even know how you do that. It was also very expensive for what we ordered. We ordered two orders of paneer tikka masala and one order of a mixed vegetable curry. The naan, momos, and the vegan dish (tofu and peas) were good. Maybe we just got unlucky and it was a mistake? We've had good food from here before. read more

If what I read here is correct, the place is under new ownership, which might explain some of the older reviews compared to my own experiences here. I just moved back to Minneapolis after 22 years away and was delighted to find Gorkha in my new neighborhood. I have been to GP three times in the past month and can't wait to go back. Each time I went with a different friend and all agreed the food was really good. They have a whole page of Indian street food that I am slowly working my way through. The Golgappe are these little semolina shells that you fill with potato two chutneys and "spicy water" they are great flavor bombs that are making my mouth water as I write this. The Chole Bhature is yummy deep fried bread that gets even better when you top it with the flavorful chickpea masala that comes with it. I've also had the combo Momo dumplings which were good, but not as flavorful as the other street food apps I have gotten. For mains, I've had the Chicken Shahi Korma which is my favorite so far as well as the Chicken Makhani and Chicken Tikka Masala which were also good, but not as complex as the Shahi Korma. I got a can of diet coke that seemed past its sell by date, but that is a small quibble compared to the joy this place brings to me. The ambiance is nothing to write home about and there are a few outdoor tables that are great when the weather is nice. Even if they aren't set up for service the staff will let you sit out there if you ask. Service is friendly and a bit mom and pop. It gets five stars because the food is deeply satisfying and they have a big menu that I can't wait to explore further. Yum. read more

Make a reservation! I came here on a Friday night with a few friends and we opted to just sit at the bar to not wait but I think generally table is preferred! The service here is amazing! From the original group we started out as, we had some more join us and they were really accommodating and nice about it even though it was definitely confusing for them. We ordered a lot of garlic naan and rice to share then each choose entrees. I got the Chicken Coconut which has organic chicken, cucumber, basil, in tomato onion sauce with coconut milk $18. The portion is more than enough to share so on my next visit I'll be sharing! The restaurant space itself is small and they have some tables outside. It was pretty loud at dinner but a great energy and again the staff was amazing! Kudos to them! read more

Gorkha Palace Indian Cuisine - Chicken Coconut - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food delicious. The Chef/Owner made sure of that. Very nice. I heard they are new owners (of a month) and they are integrating their menu to a new computer system. Had plenty of time to discuss menu. Service completely ineffective. We were charged nearly 20% above the menu price and expected to pay another 20% so that my server can make a minimum wage. And then made a poor attempt (removing 20% service charge) and played ineffective. Isn't this against the law ? Be wary if price gouging. read more

Soooo yummy! This is better than our favorite spot in the SF Bay Area. Our best & favorite meal in Minnesota. We split the chicken tikka & the korma navrataram. The naan was so light & delicious with a touch of ghee or butter. Eating the to go rice pudding I ordered for breakfast. Yummmmm. read more

It's fine. I like that the spinach dishes are not blended into baby food, and the naan is top notch. The tikka and the coconut chicken are heavy on dairy and so a little watered down, and the chicken was generic white meat. Samosa was good. Momos were ok, not the luscious dough wrapped meat you come to expect, more microwave like. The chicken dishes were heavy on basil to the point of tasting like licorice, and occasionally burnt garlic. The main issue is it's incredibly overpriced. $22 for an entree is ridiculous in any city, but especially this one. read more

Service was good. Not overwhelming just right. Food was really terrible. I have been to this restaurant many times years ago and the quality has gone remarkably down. Got the curry and the chicken was vet cooked and watery curry with subpar taste. And charge a pretty hefty price for the amount. Disappointed to see how this place has gone downhill. There is a flat 18% gratuity add on and also you are expected to tip. Ambiance was meh very dark and dingy didn't look clean or hasn't been updated since 2016! read more

They are super flexible with spice level. Love it here. Very vegetarian friendly. I loved every dish I tired.