10/10 would recommend! Food is awesome. We ate family style and everything was great. Don't miss out on the Combination Momo and the Veg Thali! In addition to delicious food, our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful. My party all left happy and full! read more

Great, authentic fare. Chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo ordered. Both dishes were spot on. Any cheap! I'm from NYC and this is the closest thing to 6th Street. read more

One of my boyfriend and I's most favorite restaurants. It's such a great feeling walking into Sherpa, the staff are incredibly friendly, the atmosphere is warm and cozy just like the food. Highly recommend the the aalo chop for an appetizer! Also there curbside pick up is very clean and easy:) Thank you Sherpa kitchen for always serving the best of the best, with love. read more

Service has been pathetic.... Ordered food and had to wait literally for 45+ mins Roti was burnt and it was not just one but almost all that we had orders were burned... Moreover it's not Roti nor Nan it's a cross breed of both and that too of the frozen kawan paratha kind or may be the same Others in the group complained that the meat was not cooked we'll be it chicken or lamb and the dish was not of any standard... Hope any others expecting to eat good food are not fooled by other reviews read more

Best momo's I've had in awhile!!!!! Amazing spot for dinner. Thoughtful and sweet service. Recommended if you come to Burlington!

Himalayan/Nepalese cuisine may sound exotic, but the food here is nothing more than a watered-down version of Indian and Chinese food. The thukpa is basically noodle soup with a choice of meat. The combination thukpa was absolutely horrible. Soggy noodles with overcooked pieces of dry lamb and beef sat in an unsavory broth. It was as unappetizing as it sounded. The one unique and good menu item was the momos or dumplings. The beef momos had a nice mixture of Indian-inspired flavors such as cumin in a traditional Chinese steamed dumpling. However, our service was so atrocious that we were tempted to leave after waiting an hour and thirty minutes for the food. It was ridiculous that we were not checked on once or offered an explanation for the delay. Other tables had the same problem as nobody had been served at that point. It seemed like the kitchen was producing food exclusively for takeout rather than serve their own sit-down customers. Ninety minutes for noodle soup is terrible enough, but waiting that long for simple food that turned out to be crap is unacceptable. read more

I have been twice now, and have to say, Burlington FINALLY has a great Indian/curry option. I have had the momo, the roti, and both the chicken saag and chicken tikka masala, and all are top-notch. The service is also super friendly. I will be going back. read more

Sherpa Kitchen is, without a moments hesitation, the best of the best when it comes to Nepalese food in Burlington. Their level of authenticity is unmatched, and the entire vibe there has a very cozy family feel. It's shouldn't be anyone's first choice if you're looking for a quick "turn and burn" dining experience- the food is prepared with love and takes time. I truly believe that Sherpa Kitchen has the best lunch deal in town. I went there today to try it out for the first time, and it blew me out of the water. You get your choice of beverage, appetizer, and main course for under 10 bucks! Their Nepalese chai is perfectly spiced, and I will never go there without indulging in an order of Aloo Chop potato croquettes. Even though many dishes are meat based as traditional Your palate won't give you any grief for indulging in everything these guys have to offer. read more

We've done mostly take out with these guys, but have dined with them once so far. We had been looking for a new spot for takeout since we pretty much order out more than we should... And I'm embarrassed to say I've walked past this place for four years and never thought anything of it. Yikes. Finally, I read a little excerpt in Seven Days about it, and decided to try it out. It has quickly become one of our mid-week takeout spots. Why? 1. The Samosas. 2. The Beef MoMo 3. CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA So so good! So flavorful and the quality is consistent, every time. We have yet to branch out and try other dishes because the three we get are staples, but we will. Also, the staff is super nice. It's a small spot, and usually there's only one or two servers on the floor, so maybe be prepared to take your time and don't rush. read more

We had passed by this restaurant many times, most of the time it looked empty and we didn't think that was a good sign. Wednesday night my husband said he wanted some "foreign" food and we decided to give this restaurant a chance. We were not disappointed, our server was very nice and the Nepalese cook made some very tasty dishes. We had the beef Mo Mo, the dumplings were tender and the filling inside was delicious, my husband had the lamb curry (very good) and I had the beef stew, more like a thick soup but delicious with wide noodles, chunks of meat and vegetables. We ordered some of their bread and the chutney. The chutney missed the mark there was some essential flavor missing, perhaps not enough tamirand. We finished with the pistachio flavored ice cream which was very nice. I also have to mention that the timing in this restaurant, is meant to be leisurely, they don't bring everything at once and put it in front of you, we had that happen to us at one of our better restaurant recently and that was a turn off. read more

I went to this place with friends after reading reviews on here. Our experience was lack luster to say the least. We each ordered a meal and an momos (dumplings) to share. The momos were delicious, and are the only reason for giving a star at all. Our meals took 1.5 hours to come out and it wasn't that busy. Multiple people came in to pick up take out in the time ae sat there. When the food finally came out it was bland and the meat was not cooked properly. Three of us got noodle soups and the other two got a noodle entree and a lamb dish. None of us were satisfied with the flavor, and after a 1.5 hour wait we expected better results. Maybe this was an isolated incident, but none of the other tables ha been served their dinner either. Needless to say my experience will not encourage me to go back. read more

We hit up Sherpa Kitchen before flying out. It not only didn't disappoint, it was fantastic. My husband and I split a lunch combo - which comes with your choice of tea, lemonade or something else (I forget), a soup and an entree. We got the chai tea, which was delicious. And, bonus, I got a refill for free! All for $8.99. That's the best deal around! The lentil soup was, honestly, probably the best lentil soup we'd ever had. We asked them to kick up the heat, and on its own, yes, it was hot. But the hot sauce they give you? Watch out! For the entree we got the lamb bindalu - also spicy. It came with a giant ball of sticky rice, which was just right. Not too sticky, but not too dry. Because we'd split, it wasn't quite enough. We also ordered the chicken chowmein noodles. Wow. That was my favorite. I wanted to eat the whole dish. Too bad I had to share. The noodles were delicious; there was a giant heaping of chicken (more than one piece in every bite) and the vegetables were aplenty. We were worried at first because we were the only diners. A place like that, we hated to see not busy. But by the time we left it was filling up. There's even a mini-sized counter you can sit at for a quick lunch, or if you're ordering to-go. If you're in Burlington, do yourself a favor and dine here :) read more

Great for Burlington, Reasonable + Heady Topper Pure chance stumbled in on hot July night. Not pretentious, very clean, nice, relaxed. Outstanding service and very good food nicely prepared. Asstd momos excellent and dishes wife and I had were both excellent and pretty true to my expectations. Extremely reasonable compared with area restaurants. Looking forward to going back. Plus they had plenty or reasonably priced proper temp Heady Toppers, which just made meal perfect. read more

Simply horrible!!! I will start with the service. The lady at the front desk was extremely rude, when we got in she outright said we don't hv place although one table was open. Then after placing the order it took eons for the food to come on table. I must admit the appetizers aloo chop, veggie pakoras and the momos were excellent!! But as someone has said if the appetizers are good in the restaurant then the entree has to be bad or vice a versa. To the Indian pallet all the curries paneer mutter, Chana and three chicken Tikka Masala were simply horrible. And the worst of all the rotis they served were the Kawan frozen parathas which only bachelor Indian students eat in the states :). So although I am surprised to see so many good reviews for this place I learned that you have to read the reviews and see if they are relevant to you :). So I would recommend to the owner of this restaurant please keep up with the quality and on the service and try to be courteous as you are in service industry. read more

Yes, third Restaurant-Week dinner. Sherpa's a go-to spot in lots of ways. Typically easy to get a table (though they were busy, early, tonight). Lovely room with lots of warm, saturated color and good vibes. For restaurant week, we, as it were, had it both ways. I did their $20 special menu. Their beet salad. A known quantity. How on earth could it be authentic (mozzarella?) Who cares?! It's yummy and a nice easy start. Joe got their plate of a dozen dumplings, aka Momos. We at about half of them, just to pace. As usual, tasty and flavorful. Main plate: As usual, Joe got the lamb curry; I got the Nepali chicken curry. The thing I really love about this place is the clarity of flavor. Don't get me wrong; I adore Indian food and seek it out. Sherpa's fare is consistently lighter in every sense. It's that transparency that's satisfying and, well, different. But not odd-different. Meanwhile, dessert--we split it--was Khulfi, their traditional pistachio-topped ice cream. Great final note to a swell meal and a really nice experience. As others have noted, good beer selection and nice, solid wine. Nothing exotic, but food friendly. If you get there early (we arrived at 5:01) and you're a couple, see if you can snag the table in the west window. It's small, but there's a large sill and we move stuff onto it to gain some real estate. And people watch. read more

Our date night favorite in Burlington. The food is consistent, perfectly spiced with complex but not overpowering flavors. You must get the momo and samosa chaat and if you can't decide on an entree get the thali platter. We've been coming here for years, yet after each meal we wonder why we don't come more often... And, finally, $6 Heady Toppers! read more

Sherpa Kitchen - Yes, they have Heady Topper! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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I'm torn over Sherpa Kitchen. First, it's a clean, bright, small restaurant right near the lakeshore in Burlington. The staff was friendly and accommodating when we walked in for an early supper 15 minutes before they closed on a Sunday. Props to them for that. The food was uneven. The samosas and pakora we ordered as appetizers were delicious, and the Nepalese Mo-Mo dumplings were likewise super tasty. Had we stopped there, they'd have another star from me. The entrées however were....disappointing. Maybe it's typical of Himalayan cuisine, but everything we ordered was MUCH soupier than we thought it would be. My friends ordered aloo gobi, and it was almost a cauliflower-potato soup. Likewise, my chicken saag was chicken and a disappointingly small amount of spinach in a LOT of curried broth. The dishes arrived in bowls, like soup, and all of us spooned in liberal amounts of the accompanying rice to make more of a stew. All of us might have been able to overlook the unexpected form the food took if the flavor had knocked us around, but all of the dishes were very subtly seasoned, and together with the rice we added, the overall impression was slightly bland. Add to this the chicken chili appetizer that one of us ordered as an entrée. I SWEAR the sauce was made with Catalina dressing. Everyone agreed that we really wanted to like this place, and my friends have even promised to give it another chance and return for their Sunday buffet. If I weren't visiting Vermont, I might join them. As it is, my underwhelmed first impression will have to stand. read more

I came here with my mom and partner last week. We tried the beet salad, assorted momo platter, lamb vindaloo, saag paneer, and a chicken noodle soup. The momos were tasty, but everything else was underseasoned and lukewarm. And the vindaloo, which was advertised with onions on the menu, seemed to have no onions at all. The whole place was dim and the booth seats seemed unstable - mine tipped back into the booth behind us every time I leaned back. I'd come back for momos as a snack, but never for dinner. read more

Came here for lunch with colleagues. The samosa and lamb curry was great. Could be spicier I suppose but hey it's Vermont. Mango lassi was delicious too. Highly recommend it. read more

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Really tasty and spicy food. Great dumpling, specially the beef and chicken ones. Soup was really tasty as well and the curry was great. Sympathic staff, great service. This place rocks! read more

Sherpa Kitchen - Dumpling - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Amazing food! I recently returned from two weeks in Nepal and was excited to get back to Himalayan cuisine. I had the Daal Soup and Veggie Mo Mo. It was honestly better than I remember in Nepal. The Veggie Mo Mo was spiced very well and I stuffed myself because I didnt want to leave any behind. I thought the prices were very reasonable despite what one review said. The service was quick and kind. I will return here when I come back to Burlington. read more

Sherpa Kitchen is a small-ish establishment on College Street about a block below Church Street. I'd heard good things, but I'm not often in the area. I was a couple weeks ago and what a great time! We did go on a Monday night and it was pouring rain, so it was quieter than it would be on weekends. I could see that a full house would stretch the kitchen a bit. This isn't a restaurant with a huge staff. Our host was also our waiter and bartender. The website at that point was hacked and popped up with a "You have a virus, pay now to get it removed" pop-up, so I couldn't look at the menu before we went. Not sure if they've fixed it or not, but I'm not about to go back in to check, even though my virus protection and knowledge of computers kept me safe. The menu you'll find at MenuPix is not correct. We started with the Momos. They were fantastic. Full of flavor, no matter which we had (beef, chicken, or vegetarian). The price on those was fair too. Next up, my husband did a lamb curry, while my son and I each splurged and did the $20 platter that contains a bit of everything. Starting with the lentil soup (something I loved and was shocked he ate), there were two curries (both excellent), a huge mound of basmati rice, pickled vegetables, bread, chutney, and the best rice pudding I've had. The rice pudding is fragrant with plenty of cardamom. The meal also comes with a mango lassi, so it ends up being incredibly fair in terms of price. Heady Topper is available, along with other beers, but I'm happy they had Heady and apparently also have Focal Banger from time to time. At $5, it's a fair price for the pint can. In all, dinner for three of us, including a beer and appetizer came to $70, which really wasn't bad at all. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend them. read more

Had dinner here last evening as we were visiting Burlington for a night. The food was excellent, the atmosphere dominated by a family running their own business with a two year old charming everyone as her parents served dinner. We had the best lentle soup ever, combination momos, and combination chow mein that was unlike any we have ever had, wonderful. The restaurant was small but well run with excellent food. read more

Warm, inviting environment. Courteous reception and exceptional/delicious meal. Will recommend to anyone Living or in transit in Burlington. read more

Not awful quality, not good either. Expensive for what you get. This little place could do so much better, and I wish it would! Burlington could use a really great Indian/Nepalese restaurant. The food was not spiced as I would expect from this style of restaurant. It was bland and lacking in the depth of flavors I love about my favorite Indian food. Portion sizes were small. Appetizers were terrible value for money. I spent $40+ here for two (without drinks) and neither of us felt satisfied with the quantity nor the quality of the food. This is really a 1.5 star review. I decided to round up because I'm dying to see some decent food in this category in the Burlington area. I wouldn't pay a return visit unless they make some pretty major changes -- food quality, food quantity and food prices all need to be revised. read more

Found this place while walking downtown to another restaurant, but the lunch special convinced me to stay. Drink, appetizer, and entree for $8.99 The Nepali chai was rich and almost buttery. I opted for the samosa, a bit too mild for my taste, and the lamb vindaloo. The lamb, spicy on request, was rich, hearty and made up for anything the samosa may have lacked. Would definitely go again if I lived in the area! read more

Wow I am surprised at the positive reviews! We came here once and each of us (four) ordered our own entrees. We all ordered different meals and everything looked and tasted EXACTLY the same. They used the same super creamy sauce and it was so bland. My brother ordered his extra spicy so his looked slightly redder than the rest of ours but tasted like mine with some peppers thrown in. We were hugely disappointed as we so wanted to be excited about a new Himalayan/Nepalese place. I will say, the only reason this place gets two stars is for the kind and friendly wait-staff who were always at our table the second we needed something. The restaurant is clean but very brightly lit and feels more like a fast food place than a restaurant you can sit and enjoy in. The waiter knew we didn't enjoy our meal and was apologetic and tried to offer us something else, which I have to give them credit for that. The service is excellent. I hope they can improve the curries because Burlington needs more good South Asian cuisines. read more

My family was traveling in the area and I decided to give this restaurant a try based on the reviews. However the service was atrocious, it was more than an hour since we sat down before our entrees showed up. It "only" took 20 minutes for them to bring the beer I ordered because I was told that all the glasses were being washed at the time (during Saturday night dinner time? I mean, come on). The only waitress was busting her ass off to take care of 10+ tables while the rest of staff disappeared in the kitchen. The only dishes that they brought out within 30 minute window are curry dishes and momos, and you are definitely out of luck if you want try any "fancy" dishes. The vegetable momo is the only highlight of the meal. Chicken tikka Masada is way overcooked and the lamb stew is a bit over spiced. All in all I would give 3 star for the food but the outrageous wait just negated any enjoyment I have from the meal. Given that they pre-added 17% tips to my bill, I guess they were certain that we were pissed. read more

One of the better lunch values downtown. Though presentations were basic, the flavor of the food was very good The potato croquettes were crispy outside and not greasy. Both the Momo's and the Chana Marsala were pleasantly flavorful and not insanely spicy. Service-wise, even though they were a little understaffed considering how busy they were, all of our food came out swiftly and fresh. I would go here again, especially for lunch. read more

The lunch menu is a great deal and the portions are pretty big. You get one drink, 1 appetiZer and a main dish. We shared a lunch special and a starter which was very filling. I would recommend that if you wanted to try this place and still explore the many other yummy places to eat in VT. It took a bit longer than we expected for our food. But It seemed there is only one person working all the tables and cashier so have some patience. It's not a place to go in an out. If you have the time to spare the food is worth the wait but not a place of you are in a rush. read more

Sherpa Kitchen isn't the most modern restaurant but it is clean, plenty of seating, and in general a more relaxed atmosphere. When I came inside there weren't too many people so it was nice to be seated right away without a wait. I ordered the Thali and a half order of the momos. I would say that if I had only the Thali I would have given this place a three star rating but what was really the star of the show was the momos. Seriously good stuff and the only item I would strongly recommend ordering. The momos are perfect purses of juicy, curry laden, pockets of meat. They were so juicy they squirted all over the place if I did a half bite. No matter, down the hatch it goes! To the person complaining about their "Indian" food, well...maybe you shouldn't be eating at a Nepalese restaurant? The Thali included a nice goat curry but the dal and chicken was not that great. If you're looking for an incredibly spicy dish this is not the restaurant for you. In short, order the momos! read more

Solid Nepalese cuisine, I have a Himalayan restaurant near my house so this was not my first experience. Located in quant downtown Burlington, this restaurant mixes their culture with Vermont's culture of fresh food and sustainability. When having this type of cuisine a good place to start is with their momo dumplings, you get a choice of mild, spicy, or sesame for sauce. We decided on the beef momo, you can also get chicken or veggie. The dumplings are made fresh by hand are they were quite big and you get 6 for $7 a really good value. The spicy sauce they serve was really good as well. We also decided to order the chili chicken, which you can also get some of their spicy sauce served with it as well. The chicken is spiced with yellow curry and served over rice, simple and good. We have to give a special shout out to their mango lassi's, my two year old was acting real fussy, we put some of their mango lassi in his juice bottle and that shut him up for the entire duration of our meal. We probably should learn how to make it on our own, it really was a great way to sooth my two year old. read more

We have loved Sherpa Kitchen since we first tried it a few years ago, and I'm so happy that they're continuing to do takeout during Covid! The staff are always super kind, friendly, and helpful, especially the kind woman who is often working, and the kind younger man who told us that he moved here from NYC to help with the business. And the food is just delicious - every dish I've tried has been amazing. The momo veggie dumplings are made with a blend of spices that make them really flavorful, and my boyfriend loves the beef momo and the chicken momo, so he always gets a half and half order. All kinds of momo come with a tomato chutney that has just the right amount of kick to it without being too spicy, but you can also ask to have it hot ! Then the Aloo Chop is probably one of my favorite foods of all time. It's fried chickpeas, soft potatoes, and spices mixed with a creamy mint sauce and little crunchy breadcrumbs. It's savory with a hint of sweetness from the mint, and it is absolutely delicious. Also with certain dishes they'll give you papadum rice chips - they're delicious - thin, buttery wafers that melt in your mouth. Overall this is one of my favorite restaurants in Burlington and I'll really give them a 10/10 on all fronts. Also every time we've picked up from them during the pandemic, they're always wearing masks and they wrap up the takeout bag really securely. Love Sherpa Kitchen! read more

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Wow. This place is fantastic! I came the other night with a friend after walking by countless times outside of business hours. We got chicken Momos (dumplings), a curry chicken appetizer and the Tikka Masala. All were perfectly spiced, juicy and very reasonably priced. We had lots of leftovers to take home. I'm a big lover of Himalayan/Indian food and spent some time in India as well as Dharamsala. I can tell you this is the real deal. As for drinks, the waiter slipped opening my friend's beer and promptly got him a fresh one with a smile on his face. My wine glass was very full and service was excellent. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with warm colors and lovely pictures on the walls. Super happy. I'll be back, often! read more

Forgot how much I like this place. The lunch deal is extremely generous, 3 course selections for $8.99. I had the chai tea, lentil soup, and saag paneer. The tea and soup were perfect for taking the chill off a damp fall afternoon. They must make things very fresh, the lentil soup was fantastic, esp with cilantro. The tea was perfect as well. The saag paneer deliciously creamy and savory. The service is gentle, courteous and friendly. Go here! read more

Sherpa Kitchen - Saag paneer. Creamy and savory! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

This is zero star food with 3 star service. I can't believe this place was so busy on a saturday night - We ordered the chicken curry and aloo gobi with the chicken momo for starter. The chicken was cut in very large chunks and completely rubbery. It felt like spices had been waved over the top and not even put in. Aloo gobi was barely cooked with the exact same spice makeup as the chicken curry. The momo was tibetan style with thick wrapper and very bland meat. The achaar (sauce) tasted like ragu sauce with a bit of chili pepper. We didn't eat much of anything. The Indian family behind us didn't even touch the noodles - they left soon after the food was served. We are from New Jersey where this place would be shut down in a week. read more

I really like Indian restaurants and middle eastern, or Thai or Chinese or other interesting, kind of exotic food styles so I was intrigued when I heard about a Nepali restaurant. It was pretty good. Not quite what I had expected but tasty and interesting. Definitely worth a try and a second try and more. read more

My son and I had a very nice lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. Sherpa Kitchen's lunch specials are pretty reasonably priced and fit my appetite for that time of day quite well. My vegetable samosa was one of my favorites: the outside was crispy and without greasy texture, and the interior well seasoned and flavorful. The surprise came with the entree: chicken saag. It featured whole spinach leaves in a tasty broth. I'm accustomed to sauces that include yogurt, and apparently that's not what they do in the Himalayas (ignorance strikes again). If you're expecting familiar preparations of favorite dishes, you may find something different here. I was pretty happy enjoying a new dish. The restaurant was pretty near full at the tail end of the lunch hour, but we had pretty good service. The decorations are contemporary, and the whole dining room has a bright and airy feel to it. I'm glad we checked it out. read more

Outstanding curries! If you are on Church St. and looking for something exceptional within walking distance, this may be the place for you. I'm not familiar with Nepalese cuisine, but was pleased to see the similarities with Indian food. Curries, Pakoras and MoMos were outstanding. Definitely on my list of places to visit when we come back to Burlington. read more

Been here twice. Once for lunch with their one price and you pick three items (one being the drink) and then for dinner. Delicious and the staff is extremely friendly. For an app definately get the fried vegitables. Its a mix of grated vegies in batter then fried with two excellent sauces. The dumplings are about the best I've ever had. My wife had the chicken curry which was also exceptional. During dinner, people peeked in and walked off. I think they were put off by the place having only 2 tables full at the time. Don't pass this by. Food is great and you won't feel lonely even if you are the only people in the place. Oh----the carmel cheese dumplings for dessert are a definate must. There are not many desserts on this planet that are better. read more