Amazing food! Unique and delicious flavors; you can tell the staff takes pride in their food and it shows. I love spicy dishes, but normally restaurants lower the level of spiciness to appeal to the greater public. So happy to find that, at Sherpa House, the spiciest option is actually spicy! * "Hot" is the spiciest level and I loved it, but I recommend most people order mild or medium Everything I've ordered has been excellent. This includes: Sherpa's Lentil Soup Explosive chicken Himalayan salad Chicken Makhmali Sherpa's Special Thukpa Mint chutney Vegan kheer I ordered the Sherpa's Special Thukpa when I was sick and it's the best thing I've eaten in a long time. The restaurant was kind enough to include the vegan kheer with the soup and it was like a refreshing kiss after a long hug. I highly recommend ordering both together! read more

Use the push button to get the wait staff's attention. The food is fresh and not salty. The dining room is cozy but feels spacious. I like the eggplant dishes and the different variety of naan breads. Definitely will be back for a causal meal. read more

Really liked Sherpa House. The food was great, and it's just a solid neighborhood spot that's easy to recommend. Happy to have this place nearby and looking forward to going back to try more of the menu. If you're in the Sunset and haven't checked it out yet, definitely give it a try. read more

Small little restaurant located on a quiet end of Taraval across from Safeway, I was eager to try Sherpa House after reading all the positive reviews. This fairly new restaurant is super cute, cozy and had that authentic vibe upon entry. We were greeted warmly, then scored the awesome super sized table near the window because of our party of 6. Overall, the place felt homey and I appreciated that we were able to have a lively conversation without having music or typical restaurant noise to compete with. Our order: The Momo platter $17 Explosive chicken $14.95 Sherpa mix grill $23.70 Kukhura lamb tulsi $20.95 Chicken makhmali $20.95 Shrimp biryani $20.95 Dudh chiya $3.95 Mango lassi $4.95 18% gratuity was automatically added, which brought our total bill to $165.22 Portion wise, I have to say each dish was small and between the 6 of us, we were really only able to get a few bites of each dish. I also found that most of the flavors were not very strong, as I'm typically used to. I do have to admit that our party had request mild in the heat level but even the garlic naan was pretty bland and it didn't taste or smell like garlic, even though we could visibly see lots of garlic flakes on the naan. My dudh chiya was also lacking in tea essence, ginger, cloves and cardamom -- basically tasted like steamed milk... I wish I was more impressed as I did appreciate the warm service and overall ambiance. read more

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Sherpa House feels like a retreat to the Himalayas. The warmly decorated interior transports you to another world, and the menu takes you on a flavor journey. We were started with small bowls of yellow lentil soup, and we continued with the Momo Platter, which came with three pieces each of veg, chicken, and pork steamed dumplings, served with a tomato sesame achar sauce for dipping. The Sherpa Mix Grill was a sizzling iron plate with pieces of marinated chicken, salmon, and lamb, marinated and cooked in a tandoor oven. This wasn't the best dish, as the meats were on the dry side, and the portion was disappointingly small. From the selection of curries, the Chicken Makhmali (butter chicken) was a creamy tomato-based curry with pieces of tender chicken; the Lamb Tulsi was made of pieces of lamb in an onion curry flavored with basil; but my favorite was the Saag Paneer, a spinach curry with cubes of homemade cheese. Unlike other versions I've had, the spinach in this dish was chopped rather than pureed, such that it retained a nice texture. Each of the entrees came with a choice of side, and the Plain Naan was a simple delight--the freshly-baked flatbread was doughy, chewy, and went perfectly with all of the different curries! Overall, the flavors of the curries here were on point, though the other dishes were average and came in small portion sizes given their menu prices. read more

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Got dinner here for the first time last week after the Stern Grove festival - what a treat! We ordered the momos platter, explosive chicken, sizzling lamb plate, and Kukhra Bhanta (eggplant and chicken). The service was fast and friendly! The space is very large, well decorated, and good for groups. The lamb was a bit dry but we loved the explosive chicken and eggplant chicken the most. read more

Sherpa House - Momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered a Bhanta dip, chicken makhmali, biryani with chicken, and chicken tandoori. We noticed after we ordered that we ordered so much chicken dishes haha Nonetheless, it was all very yummy. I loved eating the chicken makhmali with the biryani. The sauce is so creamy/buttery. The tandoori chicken is always my favorite thing to get, love the Smokey flavor on it and the spices. Honestly, wasn't a huge fan of the bhanta dip - didn't really taste eggplant. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood Himalayan/Nepalese food cuisine! You have no idea how long I waited for a restaurant like this to pop up on this side of town as I have been traveling to different parts of the city just to eat Nepalese food. It's still had same setup from the Korean restaurant that was here so many years ago that gave the homely neighborhood relaxing vibe, not sure if they will make any changes down the road they did put up some nice decorations of the colorful ribbons of the region. We ordered the Momo Platter $16.00 3 pieces each. Veg, chicken, and pork The veggie was just ok and I would stick with the meat options as it more flavor. Sherpa Mixed Grill-$22.95 Combination of chicken, lamb, and salmon The salmon was my favorite as it was soft and tender and the lamb was good as well. Chicken was just ok. The Must orders that stood out: Kukhura Bhanta - Chicken & Eggplant $17.95 was a Slow-cooked chicken and eggplant in homemade sauce. Served with choice of basmati, brown, or plain rice I could just inhale this dish all by myself if I wanted but I had to be nice and share it. Excellent texture and taste of flavors and food pairing was perfect. This was just a perfect dish A+. Garlic naan and butter naan both excellent Chowmein $14.95 was the Traditional Nepali wok-fried noodles with chicken, fresh seasonal veggies and Sherpa's spices. I was very impressed with this dish as it texture was different from what I was accustomed to and flavor as well. The chowmein was unique in taste and texture very different from typical Chinese restaurants. I really liked this with unique spices, surprisingly. There's so many other items to try and the restaurant was pretty busy for a Saturday night and a line was forming later as the night progressed and there was people just ordering take out standing by the kitchen. I feel this restaurant represents its culture well and I am glad these dishes are gaining popularity. I would like to come back to try other dishes for sure! read more

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Well this was a lovely surprise! Heading to SFO early and decided to stop and eat along the way, so chose a place close to 19th Av that had a great Yelp rating. We had a great omen predicting the dinner - a parking spot directly in front of the restaurant on Taraval. We were not misled! First, the owner/Matre'd was VERY friendly, and a wealth of information (not just about the food either). We asked for some suggestions for our party and were not disappointed with what arrived! Everything from the appetizers to the entrees to the side dishes was dazzling. The mix of South Asian flavors from the chef (who actually WAS a Sherpa in the 90s) was delicious, flavorful, fresh, and abundant. Honestly, I can't wait to get back and try more dishes, the Tibet/India/Burma mix is just incredible. read more

Sherpa House - Naan with a dip we used on everything else too - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A first rate Nepalese-Himalayan spot with a lengthy mixed menu, attentive & friendly service, tranquil atmosphere and unperturbed ambiance in the SF Sunset District. been here a few times to have noticed the portions may appear somewhat meager but the kitchen does a fine job of sleight of handing it and plates wind up eventually being perfectly sized for each entree and appetizer. the lamb curry was rich and savory but the veggie momos (the Himalayan version of dumplings) could've used a bit more seasoning on the interior. was a trip seeing San Miguel beer on the beverage section as its originally from the Philippines. there's also basic Chinese offerings like Chow Mein and Indian standards like samosas and saag paneer. located a block and a half up from the busy 19th Ave and Taraval St intersection and across the street from the mammoth Safeway store. read more

What a beautiful place! Great food, relaxing atmosphere, large menu. You can choose your level of spiciest HOT fire to mild. Nepalese / Himalayan / Indian food: excellent curries, several kinds of sauces, milk tea, many other choices. Complimentary soup to start this great meal. Food is beautiful presented by an elegant knowledgeable server. Quiet relaxing ambiance. Well prepared dishes, large portions, slow cooked tender chicken and lamb. There is fish / shrimp curry and veggie dishes too, We will have to try some of the other main dishes / sauces and beverages, next time. We really enjoyed our meals and this pretty restaurant. Location on Taraval St. has very limited parking, it's across the street from Safeway. Try Easy parking on side streets. The LRV street car goes by in front, an easy travel option. read more

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***UPDATE*** It's our 3rd time here and still, it seems like a spot unseen! Maybe their location is too far from other restaurants to be noticed? They have Himalayan decor showcasing their beautiful culture making it a cozy spot to enjoy a meal. We absolutely love all the dishes we've had here so far! Everything is flavorful, delicious, and plentiful! Well worth the amount paid. For 3 people, it was only $53 and we had leftovers! That's why it surprises me that it's always quiet when we come. And service is attentive and food comes out in a reasonable manner. They even give a sampler of lentil soup at the beginning of your meal and rice pudding at the end. I hope others will be curious enough to check out Sherpa House! So if you haven't tried them, you're missing out on GREAT food!!! read more

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Delicious! Stopped by here this week for the first time and it won't be the last time. It was super busy on a Friday night and the service was a little bit slow, but we weren't in a rush and enjoyed sitting back and relaxing. They also started our meal off with a complimentary lentil soup. They were super accommodating and changed the momo platter for us to pork, veg, paneer - they were all so good. We also got the chili paneer and the egg fried rice (medium spice) and damn it was spicy but realllllly good once we got used to the spice. read more

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Nice little Nepalese cuisine house warm deco clean tables and excellent staff serving garlic naan, tikki fries and creamy chicken makhmali. Momo platter dumpling plates are fillings and tasty too. read more

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This is my second time visiting this wonderful and charming restaurant. The menu is really exceptional with a twist. Nepalese/Himalayan dishes are predominantly showcased here along with Indian dishes. There are several pluses why this will be one of my go to Nepalese/Himalayan/Indian restaurant. Firstly, there's ample woo hoo street parking. There's bookend complimentary samples of lentil soup to start and rice pudding to finish. When ordering a main entree, you have a choice of either naan or basmati rice. Unlike most Indian restaurants, you have to order the naan and rice ala carte. We started with the Explosive Chicken appetizer. Though it wasn't crispy like the description it was exploding with flavor and was tender. The chicken was followed by lamb momos. OMG! The juices and flavor when bitten into was mouth watering. I'm not a fan of momos, but maybe it's because I never had a good one like I did here at SH. Most momos that I have had are doughy. The lamb momo we had was not. Super YUM! We had Poleko Machha with is salmon on a sizzling platter. I'm guessing it's their version of tandoori salmon. I forgot to mention not to over cook the salmon. When it came... it was absolutely perfect! It was moist and tender. It was not overcooked and dry. 8 stars for this delicious dish. An order of lamb saag and chicken biryani was also ordered. The saag by itself was the most delicious saag I have ever had. So here are the highlights of the meal - EVERYTHING! We learned a very important word from Trishna our server. MITHO CHHA = DELICIOUS! We'll definitely be back. There are so many dishes we need to try. Thank you! P.S. - Sorry, no pics. Occupational brain fart. I get so excited about eating that I forget to take photos. You'll have to trust me. read more

After weeks of seeing this place every time I was on the L, I finally got to try it.. and it was great! We loved the momos, the curry, the fresh naan, it was all delicious. The staff was also super friendly & attentive, we look forward to being back & trying more things. read more

I love this place. I've been here at least 3 times in the past 9 months, which is a lot for me. It's such a warm and cozy addition to the Parkside neighborhood. The last time we were here, there were 4 of us and a baby. Since it was early and not very busy yet, they were kind enough to give us the big table at the front, which has generously sized bench seating. Food: The complimentary lentil soup appetizer is so good. They even gave us an extra for the baby, and she loved it! Momos: they're all excellent. I strongly believe that these are a must, if you are coming here! The wrappers are so good when they're fresh, and the fillings have a wonderful flavor. Curries: my favorites are the kukhura bhanta (chicken and eggplant) and lamb pharsi (with butternut squash). You have a choice to order with naan or rice. Definitely order with naan! Biryani: probably my husband's favorite dish to order. Very good. Chowmein: If you're used to the Cantonese style chow mein, you may be disappointed. I enjoyed it, though. I probably wouldn't order this next time, simply because there are other things I want to try (I'm looking at you Himalayan sizzling platters!). Mango ice cream: the perfect way to end the meal! read more

Food, yummy the samosa was fresh from the fryer and the Indo-chow-main hit the spot perfectly spicy and tasty. Got it to go after my massage next door but will dine in next time as the inside is so cute read more

Sherpa House - Vegetarian chow main and samosa - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here one weekend to do takeout for dinner. The food travels well. I ordered the: Chicken momo which are Nepali dumplings filled with chicken, and spices with two sauces, one that is not spicy and one that is. The dumplings are pretty large and good amount of filling, a little bland without the sauces to dip in. Lamb pharsi - slow cooked boneless lamb meat in a spiced sauce with butternut squash. Got it medium spice which not too spicy, really nice flavor. Also got it with side of naan since it comes with rice or naan. The naan was made to order when I came to pick my order up they were getting it ready. Kukhura Bhanta - slow cooked chicken & eggplant with a sauce served with choice of basmati, brown or plain rice or naan. Got the basmati rice which paired well. Chicken was very tender and could tell it had been cooked for some time. With what was ordered, surprisingly the meal was not heavy at all. Good flavor with the dishes. read more

Everything about our experience at Sherpa House was AMAZING!!! The food! The atmosphere! And I wish I wrote down our servers name, she was just lovely . All the food was amazing but the Exploding Chicken was absolutely delicious!! Everything was great. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food and amazing service! The staff is super friendly. I came here with a party of 7 to celebrate a few birthdays, and it was such a good experience! The staff played the happy birthday song over the tv/speakers and gave traditional Tibetan(?) scarves to the birthday people. Overall, everyone was happy and we will definitely come back again. read more

Sherpa House - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walked in and it was quiet, so I was concerned the reviews were fake, but was pleasantly surprised. They put a lot of care into their food. The oil gets hot enough (wok hei). Got the vegetable fried rice - there were peas in it (I like peas). ALL of the vegetables were uniform and hand cut into the same size as the peas (cabbage, carrots, onions). The momos were good. Even though the flavors are not particularly to my preference, small businesses who care about their customers and craft deserve attention. read more

SERVICE - located on the outskirts of west portal - street parking available nearby - homely interior with warm lighting and Nepali inspired decor - very friendly service made the experience enjoyable as he provided honest recommendations and gave us free dal and kheer to taste - food served relatively quickly MENU - wide selection of nepali small bites and larger entrees - vegan/vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - vegetable momos (8/10): six pieces of vegetable filled steamed momos served with two different chutneys. Coming to a nepali restaurant I had to order momos. You could tell that these were made fresh as the vegetables were still crisp on the inside. I liked the pairing with the two different chutneys, one being slightly sweeter and more tangy and the other being spicy. If you were just ordering this I would get the larger plate of 8 but if sharing with other dishes then 6 is fine. - vegetable chow mein (9/10): wok fried noodles with vegetables and spices. This was recommended to us by our server and it did not disappoint. The spices were subtle yet flavorful. I liked how it was not super oily as a lot of wok fried noodles tend to be. It was a simple base that could go well with any vegetable or tofu dish. I only wish the veg option defaulted to come with tofu as it would have made it more substantial to have on its own. - gorkhali chili tofu (8/10): fried tofu cubes in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with bell peppers and onions. This felt like eating gobi manchurian but with tofu instead of cauliflower. It went very well with the chow mein. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The service and food were excellent. read more

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I pass by here often and finally stopped in. Everything was delicious! I tried the carrot soup, paneer momo and shrimp chow mein. Everything was savory. The service was spectacular and welcoming. I've already chosen what I will try next time. Highly recommend! The seating area is lovely as well read more

Sherpa House - Paneer Momo, shrimp Chowmein - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were excited when a Nepalese restaurant opened in the Sunset. They've become one of our main go to places whenever we want some curry. But it's really the vegetarian Chili momo's that's the star. They're so flavorful and the spice makes them unforgettable. read more

We are happy to find a new Nepalese restaurant in Parkside - SF. It opens in June this year. We ordered chicken mo mo, chicken and eggplant, grilled salmon, lamb curry, and chicken biryani. Basmati rice or naan came with the main dishes. Lentil soup was on the house. We enjoyed every dish. The staffs were attentive. The restaurant is small, cozy, and clean. All the Himalayan/Nepalese restaurants we have tried in Bay Area, Sherpa House is the one we recommend. read more

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2nd time eating at this quaint restaurant tucked in the middle of Taraval and 18th Ave! This time I was the first customer upon its opening for dinner at 4:30. Service has always been great and this time didn't disappoint! The server was attentive and quick to start my order after providing a couple courtesy minutes for me to decide what to have. I ended up ordering the Everest wings (6pcs), chicken momos (6pcs), paneer momos (6pcs), and finally a chicken biryani. It was all highly delectable and satisfying--my taste buds praised me both times I have been to this establishment! read more

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Appreciate the fellow yelpers getting this spot on radar for us. As noted by others, the food is quite tasty, and the staff are incredibly polite. It is a charming little restaurant, and we really enjoyed all of the food. Particularly the explosive chicken as an appetizer, sizzling lamb skillet, momo platter, and garlic naan. read more

Second time here. This is a hidden gem! If you're new to Himalayan or Nepalese food, please give this a try. Family owned with traditional decor. The looping Nat Geo images of life with complementing music is a great addition to the ambiance. I have been here for lunch and dinner and have been pleased both times. I have tried 6 different curries to date and they not only have their own distinct flavors but are offered to guests in a copper pot versus a typical bowl. Classic Organic Chicken Curry Classic Lamb Curry Kukhurako Ledo is the equivalent of Tikka Masala Chicken Coco Nutty Chicken For sizzling platters we ordered the Mixed Grill (which comes with 2 generous pieces of each protein--salmon, lamb and chicken on a bed of grilled onions and bell peppers) and the Pork Ribs. Both delicious without being dry. Each of the above orders come with your choice of basmati rice or plain naan. You can upgrade for a flavored naan (butter $0.50) or (garlic $0.75) which is a welcome reprieve from all the up-charges other SF restaurants charge. Now for dessert...everything is made in-house. A must try are the mango and pistachio ice creams. The Dudh Chiya was strong and creamy. The Lalmohan was syrup-y and sticky as it should be! The 4 House Wines are on a BOGO deal now at a mere $6 per glass! The family checked on us without being overbearing. Service was prompt and friendly. Again, a family-run business that needs our support that serves delicious food without costing an arm and a leg. Easy parking to boot! read more

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Delicious food only made better by the great staff and service. I came here late on a very cold night and despite it being a little before closing, my server was really helpful in helping me decide on what to get and was generally welcoming. I'm not sure if this was complimentary, but before my meal they brought out a comforting lentil soup to try and it really warmed me up. The curries were portioned perfectly, spiced well, and not too oily. The samosas were large and crispy and great with the sauces. IMO great for the price. By the time I finished up, I was the last in the restaurant but the staff never rushed me and welcomed me to stay. They even provided me with some delicious hot tea while I was paying my bill. Overall, one of the best sf dining experiences I had and will look forward to coming back :) read more

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The food is so delicious. The sauces have the best flavors, everything is the right texture and consistency, high quality ingredients. Thank you for leveling up the Sunset food scene! I have a high bar for food and I am very impressed! read more

Wonderful local hidden gem with some of the best Nepalese food in the city! Every dish we tried was outstanding, clearly made with high quality ingredients and real care. The entire staff is Nepalese, which really shows in the authenticity and attention to detail. Ned, the owner, gave spot on recommendations. The naan was fresh and the mango lassi homemade with great flavor, not sugary like other places. The service was warm, welcoming, and made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Highly recommend if you want an authentic, high quality Nepalese food experience. read more

A new Nepalese restaurant in the Parkside area- YUM! Such great food and service! I really loved the momos, curries and the naan. Loved the complimentary lentil soup- so good especially as the temps are cooling down. Parking is difficult in the area but is super easy to get to if you take the L Muni line! read more

First time ever trying Nepalese cuisine, and it was an amazing experience! I highly recommend just about any dish on their menu. Their mango lassi had just the right amount of thickness and was sweet. The samosas with the side of mint chutney and tamarind chutney was a definite hit. When the waiter brought out a complimentary lentil soup to us my world was changed as I had never had it before, but now I believe it's the best soup I've ever had haha! As for our entrees I highly recommend their Chili Momo, it was savory and chewy and just perfect. We had their version of a butter chicken and got it medium spicy, and let me just say be wary of the spice because it had me sweating just the right amount. We paired that with their wheat roti, and I recommend that to those who want a healthier option to eat with a curry. After our meal, our waiter also gave us complimentary dessert and it was the perfect way to end the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is elegant and comfortable, and their staff is extremely attentive and kind as they check up on you often to make sure your experience is great. Love this spot, and I can't wait to go again! read more

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We were trying out a few places to get some food catered for a birthday party. We loved the ambiance as soon as we walked in. We stopped by on a weekday evening and were seated promptly. The momos were delicious. The chicken makhmali was cooked just right and went very nicely with the fresh, delicious naan. I can't remember what else we ordered but everything tasted delicious. Service was friendly and prompt, but this was a weekday and the servers told us it gets very busy on the weekends so ymmv! We loved the food so much we ended up selecting them to cater food for our party for about 50 people. Everyone absolutely loved the food. Definitely highly recommend this place. read more

New restaurant in the neighborhood, and I didn't know what to expect. Walked in looking for my Korean food, but to my surprise it was replaced by SHERPA HOUSE. While waiting for my take out, I tried the Sherpa's lentil soup was and it was well seasoned and hearty. Felt like a warm hug. Can't till I get home and try the rest of my orders :) Samosa chat Tikka Masala It was absolutely delightful from service to the taste of every dish. read more

Food is amazing and reasonable priced. We had takeout both times and would highly recommend.

We had a wonderful dinner experience at this new establishment. They are still working their menu offerings up, but the current menu does not disappoint at all. A lot to choose from and with distinct flavors. Nice and cozy atmosphere. Don't miss on momos- perfectly seasoned to go with tomato sesame achar. Biryani was flavorful and had that perfect aromatic touch. Everest wings were surprisingly good and had unique bursting flavors of sweetness and spiciness- for sure our favorite! Can't wait to try their other Himalayan dishes. read more

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great dining experience good service delicious food and large portions very good value

Just ordered delivery from here for the first time and honestly it was phenomenal, there definitely going on the repeat list. The ribs, the tikka masala the papadum, the samosas, the naan, were all sublime. read more