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TV in the corner playing a Himalayan video and music on repeat.
Genie O.

Wonderful service on this cold, rainy winter night. Sadly it was cold inside too since it is one of those small strip mall kind of places. But the food warmed us right up! Vegetable thali plate, chicken curry, roti and chai masala was our order, all at medium spice level. First bites were spicy but then we got used to it and we ate up every bit. Not a 5 star dinner but everything was fresh, hot and tasty as expected. We especially liked the mustard greens, the daikon radish with mustard and the eggplant. Dahl soup was a bit salty for our taste though still good. Roti was solid and the chai was freshly made, yay! Chicken curry was tender. We'd certainly go back on a warmer day. Himalayan restaurants are beautifully calm and inviting so it would be nice to experience this place again under other conditions.

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Victor G.

Little Kathmandu opened in Vietnam Grille's space. Same infrastructure, new decor/menu. Seated promptly, got menu, ordered. Got eats within 15 minutes. Mostly made to order. Some reheated expertly without loss of flavors. Offerings (Indian, Nepalese/Himlayan): appetizers, vegetables, lamb & goat, tandoori specials, momos, Himalayan thali... Bites: Himalayan thali with goat curry (19.99) -lamb wasn't available. Goat curry was. Goat meat falling off the bone deliz. Curry spicy not too hot. -pickles slightly tart. Cucumber, carrot slices fresh. -rice pudding fresh tasting. Cool dish to cool spice. -papadum crunchy freshly made. Teepee shaped. -lentil soup watery. Slightly salty. Satisfying. -leafy greens non spicy, ok to cleanse palate -lotsa fresh fluffy long grain basmatic rice. Great! -mixed veggie curry with green beans, potato, cauliflower. Kinda spicy. 4.5 stars Worthy! Quality/Quantity very good. May is Asian American, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Deanna G.

Great little hole in the wall. Service and food were great. All of my dishes were fresh and steaming hot, just how I like it!

Ittai S.

Little Kathmandu may look like a simple takeout spot in the Cerrito Galleria, but it's a true hidden gem. Chef Kunsang Dorje, who came from Tibet nearly 20 years ago, serves a delicious mix of Nepalese, Tibetan, and Indian flavors. The vegetarian korma is rich yet light, the samosas are perfectly crisp, and the paneer naan is indulgent enough to be a meal. Don't miss the Mustang Aaloo, shabhaley dumplings, or the slow-cooked goat curry packed with Nepali spices like timur and jimbu. For dessert, the KTM Kulfi with cardamom and pistachio is the perfect finish. Warm decor, thoughtful touches, and friendly service make this small spot feel big in heart and flavor.

Garlic Naan
Kyra K.

My cousin has a soft spot for Little Kathmandu and wanted to take me. After getting off work, we decided to have a cousin night out! The restaurant is small and not noticeable from the outside. Inside are several tables and homey Indian and Nepalese decor. We were one of the only customers but service was quite slow. It took a while for our food to come out and we weren't checked on for most of our meal. There are a few items I can always count on when trying a new Indian restaurant. One of those is Chicken Tikka Masala. I got it mild. The chicken was nicely sized but I felt the curry wasn't as robust. The spices weren't as present, the color was much lighter than I was used to, and it was quite heavy and creamy. My cousin had the Medium Chicken Butter Chicken, which was good. We enjoyed an order of Garlic Naan that we shared. What I liked was that our dishes came with rice and portions were well sized. It's nice to branch out, but I do prefer other Indian restaurants over Little Kathmandu. Located in the small shopping plaza, there's free parking in the lot.

Momos

This place is amazing from little puri bowls that explode in your mouth to momos and butter chicken, it doesn't get any better. The Mustang style French fries are CRAZY good!!! This is our third time here and we are still finding new treasures. It's a hole in the wall atmosphere, but that just adds to the feeling that you have been transported to Nepal. Every time we have had the sweetest server that ensures our happiness and inspires us with theirs.

Chicken Chowmein Chicken Chhoila Set
Milan A.

The flavors were really authentic to Nepal. Loved the quick service . Space was small & cozy. The momo jhol was however less than expected. Will be back soon again!

Saptami C.

Ordered 2 chicken and 1 beef momo and all 3 were not cooked thoroughly. The inside of the top of the momo were white raw and simply not cooked. So disappointed with this place. The bottom of the momos were over cooked and all soggy but the top was uncooked. I did not want to write this but this is simply a health hazard so i am compelled to write this.

Masala Tea , Lamb Vindaloo
Manuel S.

First time , Standard seating - normal seats , not too comfortable . C Service - no complain , friendly , little language barriers but all good. B+ Food - Good flavors , nothing unique very standard plates options . The chicken Momo was good , I mixed the Lamb Vandaloo sauce with the Momo and I preferred that sauce over the original Momo Sauce. The Chai was better than many other location near by. Overall . C+

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Nice, local restaurant we frequent for tasty Indian food. The curries have a lot of depth of flavor.

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Have eaten here several times. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. We love the momo, tikka masala, vegetarian thali...

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