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So delicious! Made to order and the service is excellent. Momos are definitely home made and the portions are generous. BYOB.
I cannot rate this restaurant highly enough and don't understand how it wasn't busier the Saturday evening we were there. This "Asian" eatery on a block of famous New American establishments serves selections of Chinese and Indian dishes, but I come for the Nepali thali (a platter of multiple small dishes) and Bhutanese datsi (more like a curry). We also had vegetarian momo (soup dumplings) and some of the best lassi in the city. Everything was delicious, and I love bringing visitors to the city here!
I wanted to try something new so I went for the pork thali and wow I am speechless. Truly some of the best food I've ever had. The pork was nicely seasoned and had a nice grill taste to it. The side dishes were some of my favorite parts of the meal. The pickled vegetables weren't too tart and was a nice compliment to the fatty pork. The spinach was aromatic and had a char flavor to it. The sautéed veggies with red sauce was also really good - just man not generally a fan of carrots so that didn't get finished. I usually don't like lentils, but mixed with rice here was amazing. The red sauce was spicy and good addition to anything. The rice pudding was a great end! Also the rice was flavored so well... I was obsessed. Our food came out to fast and everyone was attentive to our needs. The restaurant is small, and when I went it was empty but it was great on the inside.
If you're trying to go on an adventure with flavor and texture, get some thali. I ordered takeout from here on my lunch break. I got the chicken thali. The dish had chicken as the main component with a side of lentil soup and various vegetables, pickles, and rice. Every item tasted completely different when eating it in different orders, but all tied together perfectly. It definitely was an experience. The rice pudding at the end of it was also great. Next time I may get the vegetable thali - the vegetables were that good! They had great texture being both soft and firm. My order was ready when I arrived. I was a little confused on the price because the man working was very soft spoken. The restaurant is on a busy street in Deutchtown, but inside feels relaxing. I would love to come back and dine in.
Had the Lamb Thali - this dish was such an explosion of flavors while providing a balanced meal at a reasonable just-right portion size. Even includes a small serving of rice pudding as dessert. If you are wondering about dining here do not miss the opportunity to experience this place. You can bring your own wine or beer from stores that are very nearby ...
Subba Asian Restaurant serves multiple Asian cuisines--Nepali, Bhutanese, Chinese, and Indian. Several of my Yelp Elite friends had recommended this restaurant (thank you!), and I had not previously eaten Nepali and Bhutanese foods, so I decided to place an order for several foods. Here are my reviews for my foods: Chicken Sadeko - 4.5 stars - This appetizer is a salad that contains chunks of marinated chicken as well as a mixture of vegetables such as carrots, onions, and cabbage (I think). It tasted moderately spicy. Chicken Thali - 5 stars - Thali consists of several dishes that are served on a platter. I did not eat my food inside the restaurant, so the food instead came in styrofoam containers. I received several cups of the following: chunks of chicken (moderately spicy), curried vegetables (moderately spicy), dal lentils, saag spinach, pickled salad, kheer rice pudding (sweet), rice, and sauce (moderately spicy). I really enjoyed the diverse flavors. Vegetables Datsi - 4 stars - Datsi is a type of stew that contains cheese and other ingredients. For this datsi, I chose vegetables, and I believe that they included celery, carrots, onions, cabbage, and peppers. This entree had a moderate-high spiciness and was served with rice on the side. Beef Lo Mein - 4 stars - My husband does not like to try new cuisines, so I ordered him a "safe" entree of beef lo mein. This entree contained chunks of beef, noodles, and I believe scallions, onions, and egg. This entree tasted decent, but my husband recommended that the kitchen add more flavor to the beef. Sesame Chicken - 4 stars - This entree was also for my husband. The chicken was juicy inside and had a crispy exterior. The flavor was slightly sour.
I ordered pick up. Service was fine, food was ready and hot. I wasn't keen on the portion but I'm small so it was perfectly reasonable for me. Food was tasty, you could tell the meat was good meat and cooked with care/time. The preparation also seemed to be deliberate and careful. I would try again
We ordered on the phone and picked it up and it was hot and ready. We got Hunan chicken and pan fried dumplings and it was all delicious. The dumplings and the sauce were the stars of the show for sure. The people working there were super nice. Definitely will be coming back soon.
What an awesome spot. Pretty hidden away and easy to miss, but it seems that many of the best spots are hole in the wall. They have a very diverse menu that includes Bhutanese, Nepalese, Indian, and Chinese food. I got to try out their dal with rice, kheer, and mango lassi. Wow. Everything was just so, so good. Great portions too. The dal with rice was perfectly spiced. It had that very nice home cooking touch to it that I just can't quite describe. But very very good. And cheap too! The mango lassi was very good too. Again, such an amazing portion for a pretty reasonable price. It was a tad too orange looking when I initially saw it, but the flavor was quite good, so no problems there. Definitely hit the spot and would be a must get if you order a very spicy dish (the dal wasn't excessively spicy). Looked a bit too watery at first, but once you stir it, you see the whole dal kernels, and they are amazing. The kheer...wow. The portion for this was absolutely huge. And it was still nice and warm when I got it! Not the most flavorful perhaps (some raisins would be an amazing add on), but still very creamy and delicious. Amazing. All in all, I'm so glad I finally got to try this place out. I've been wanting to go for upwards of 3 years now, and I finally did. Would love to come back and order everything I ordered plus the momo and Bhutanese food.
Stopped by on a Friday evening to get dinner with a friend. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived so we had no issues getting a table. I got a mango lassi to drink which was the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess! I also ordered chicken momos and the chicken sadeko for my meal. I enjoyed the momos although they do have a heavy ginger flavor. The chicken sadeko was really tasty but spicy. The meal was good but I did end up getting an upset stomach afterwards which may have been from the sadeko being too spicy for me so just a heads up!
I love love love this place so much. The food is excellent and flavorful. I did not think I was going to be this impressed with the flavor profiles to be this intense and enjoyable. The pork thali was presented well and it was probably a 6/10 spicy. The curried chicken was an ok dish but I'm sure someone else would like it more. The chicken datsi was the most impressive dish. I have never had Bhutanese food before and this is a very creamy and cheesy dish. It is so good I am craving it now, as I write this review. Don't even get me started on the chicken sadeko- bursting with flavors. You MUST get this dish. Clean and chic restaurant good for family dinners or dates. Service is slow as they did not have enough staff so be kind to them and be patient. The food is worth the wait
I'm updating my review in celebration of Subba's new location. First, the food is absolutely amazing and authentic. If you don't know where to start, definitely order the Momo, the quintessential regional dish, and Subba has perfected it. Thukpa is an extraordinary soup dish that transcends words. Flavorful, complex and robust are true but, Thukpa is something you have to experience, and it's a perfect complement to Momo. The Thali is a lot of food, and offers a sampling of many different flavors Second, there are plenty of choices here for vegetarians. Most restaurants offer a single vegetarian option, Subba surpasses that by far. Third, you can order what you want, but the strengths of Subba are in the outstanding Nepalese and Bhutanese offerings. Fourth, Subba is a great value, and for example, offers free corkage. The new location offers a beautiful storefront window and updated, sleek accommodations. The other location was "charming," but distracted from the great food. Subba can get busy, especially on weekends, so show some patience. Some of the food is spicy, because that's how they roll in Nepal. There are spice guides on the menu, or you can ask for help. The owner is the kindest gentleman, and he loves feeding people and introducing people to the real deal. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to meet him. So treat yourself to experiential dining. For authenticity, vegetarian options, and delicious meals, you will not find better.
The location was a little sketchy looking but the food was delicious. The service was good and the staff were friendly. Parking was weird as the only parking right in front said something about permit parking and after circling the nearby blocks looking for street parking and not having any luck, we parked in front and asked them if it was okay and they said it was fine as long as we weren't there over 2 hours. There are bathrooms in the restaurant but there is a long stairway to get to the restaurant dining room itself so not wheelchair accessible. There are booths and tables to sit at.
Visited with my son and his fiancee who are North Shore residents, and while we loved our Datschi, the 90-min. wait for 15 mins of dining left much improvement needed for a restaurant experience. We heard from across the room that they were one person down in the kitchen, but was that ever relayed to us? Never! Service was super terse and hurried. Three tables of diners sat down and left, after never having someone visit in 15-20 minutes, yet the kitchen kept pumping out To Go orders, instead of pausing or delaying carryout. I can't imagine what those tables that left might relay to friends and family... We loved our food! But with options upon options, you gotta get the in-house ship right, or make hard choices of pausing or delaying your To Go orders when life gives you lemon workers. read more
3 months ago
This is an interesting Asian place over in Allegheny East...they have entrees that are Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and Bhutanese. Since I've never had the last, I wenr for the datshi stew with chicken and vegetables (I could make out peppers, broccoli, maybe sliced potafoes?). The base is fermented cottage cheese, mixed with spice - very hot! But tasty and different than anything you've had. The spring rolls were ok - some were great and crispy, others were a little mushy (as the great Ludacris once noted, "Spring rolls are unpredictable.") The entrée is what matters. I'd come again and try more next time I'm up this way. read more
11 months ago
Our group of 13 went for dinner and it was my first time to try Nepalese food. The chicken thali was delicious and a great way to try a lot of dishes. The service was friendly, fast, and efficient. It was a great place for a quiet evening after a long day. We all enjoyed our meal. read more
1 year ago
So delicious! Made to order and the service is excellent. Momos are definitely home made and the portions are generous. BYOB. read more
1 year ago
I cannot rate this restaurant highly enough and don't understand how it wasn't busier the Saturday evening we were there. This "Asian" eatery on a block of famous New American establishments serves selections of Chinese and Indian dishes, but I come for the Nepali thali (a platter of multiple small dishes) and Bhutanese datsi (more like a curry). We also had vegetarian momo (soup dumplings) and some of the best lassi in the city. Everything was delicious, and I love bringing visitors to the city here! read more
I wanted to try something new so I went for the pork thali and wow I am speechless. Truly some of the best food I've ever had. The pork was nicely seasoned and had a nice grill taste to it. The side dishes were some of my favorite parts of the meal. The pickled vegetables weren't too tart and was a nice compliment to the fatty pork. The spinach was aromatic and had a char flavor to it. The sautéed veggies with red sauce was also really good - just man not generally a fan of carrots so that didn't get finished. I usually don't like lentils, but mixed with rice here was amazing. The red sauce was spicy and good addition to anything. The rice pudding was a great end! Also the rice was flavored so well... I was obsessed. Our food came out to fast and everyone was attentive to our needs. The restaurant is small, and when I went it was empty but it was great on the inside. read more
If you're trying to go on an adventure with flavor and texture, get some thali. I ordered takeout from here on my lunch break. I got the chicken thali. The dish had chicken as the main component with a side of lentil soup and various vegetables, pickles, and rice. Every item tasted completely different when eating it in different orders, but all tied together perfectly. It definitely was an experience. The rice pudding at the end of it was also great. Next time I may get the vegetable thali - the vegetables were that good! They had great texture being both soft and firm. My order was ready when I arrived. I was a little confused on the price because the man working was very soft spoken. The restaurant is on a busy street in Deutchtown, but inside feels relaxing. I would love to come back and dine in. read more
5 months ago
Had the Lamb Thali - this dish was such an explosion of flavors while providing a balanced meal at a reasonable just-right portion size. Even includes a small serving of rice pudding as dessert. If you are wondering about dining here do not miss the opportunity to experience this place. You can bring your own wine or beer from stores that are very nearby ... read more
3 years ago
Subba Asian Restaurant serves multiple Asian cuisines--Nepali, Bhutanese, Chinese, and Indian. Several of my Yelp Elite friends had recommended this restaurant (thank you!), and I had not previously eaten Nepali and Bhutanese foods, so I decided to place an order for several foods. Here are my reviews for my foods: Chicken Sadeko - 4.5 stars - This appetizer is a salad that contains chunks of marinated chicken as well as a mixture of vegetables such as carrots, onions, and cabbage (I think). It tasted moderately spicy. Chicken Thali - 5 stars - Thali consists of several dishes that are served on a platter. I did not eat my food inside the restaurant, so the food instead came in styrofoam containers. I received several cups of the following: chunks of chicken (moderately spicy), curried vegetables (moderately spicy), dal lentils, saag spinach, pickled salad, kheer rice pudding (sweet), rice, and sauce (moderately spicy). I really enjoyed the diverse flavors. Vegetables Datsi - 4 stars - Datsi is a type of stew that contains cheese and other ingredients. For this datsi, I chose vegetables, and I believe that they included celery, carrots, onions, cabbage, and peppers. This entree had a moderate-high spiciness and was served with rice on the side. Beef Lo Mein - 4 stars - My husband does not like to try new cuisines, so I ordered him a "safe" entree of beef lo mein. This entree contained chunks of beef, noodles, and I believe scallions, onions, and egg. This entree tasted decent, but my husband recommended that the kitchen add more flavor to the beef. Sesame Chicken - 4 stars - This entree was also for my husband. The chicken was juicy inside and had a crispy exterior. The flavor was slightly sour. read more
8 months ago
I ordered pick up. Service was fine, food was ready and hot. I wasn't keen on the portion but I'm small so it was perfectly reasonable for me. Food was tasty, you could tell the meat was good meat and cooked with care/time. The preparation also seemed to be deliberate and careful. I would try again read more
1 year ago
We ordered on the phone and picked it up and it was hot and ready. We got Hunan chicken and pan fried dumplings and it was all delicious. The dumplings and the sauce were the stars of the show for sure. The people working there were super nice. Definitely will be coming back soon. read more
2 years ago
What an awesome spot. Pretty hidden away and easy to miss, but it seems that many of the best spots are hole in the wall. They have a very diverse menu that includes Bhutanese, Nepalese, Indian, and Chinese food. I got to try out their dal with rice, kheer, and mango lassi. Wow. Everything was just so, so good. Great portions too. The dal with rice was perfectly spiced. It had that very nice home cooking touch to it that I just can't quite describe. But very very good. And cheap too! The mango lassi was very good too. Again, such an amazing portion for a pretty reasonable price. It was a tad too orange looking when I initially saw it, but the flavor was quite good, so no problems there. Definitely hit the spot and would be a must get if you order a very spicy dish (the dal wasn't excessively spicy). Looked a bit too watery at first, but once you stir it, you see the whole dal kernels, and they are amazing. The kheer...wow. The portion for this was absolutely huge. And it was still nice and warm when I got it! Not the most flavorful perhaps (some raisins would be an amazing add on), but still very creamy and delicious. Amazing. All in all, I'm so glad I finally got to try this place out. I've been wanting to go for upwards of 3 years now, and I finally did. Would love to come back and order everything I ordered plus the momo and Bhutanese food. read more
Stopped by on a Friday evening to get dinner with a friend. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived so we had no issues getting a table. I got a mango lassi to drink which was the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess! I also ordered chicken momos and the chicken sadeko for my meal. I enjoyed the momos although they do have a heavy ginger flavor. The chicken sadeko was really tasty but spicy. The meal was good but I did end up getting an upset stomach afterwards which may have been from the sadeko being too spicy for me so just a heads up! read more
I love love love this place so much. The food is excellent and flavorful. I did not think I was going to be this impressed with the flavor profiles to be this intense and enjoyable. The pork thali was presented well and it was probably a 6/10 spicy. The curried chicken was an ok dish but I'm sure someone else would like it more. The chicken datsi was the most impressive dish. I have never had Bhutanese food before and this is a very creamy and cheesy dish. It is so good I am craving it now, as I write this review. Don't even get me started on the chicken sadeko- bursting with flavors. You MUST get this dish. Clean and chic restaurant good for family dinners or dates. Service is slow as they did not have enough staff so be kind to them and be patient. The food is worth the wait read more
6 months ago
I'm updating my review in celebration of Subba's new location. First, the food is absolutely amazing and authentic. If you don't know where to start, definitely order the Momo, the quintessential regional dish, and Subba has perfected it. Thukpa is an extraordinary soup dish that transcends words. Flavorful, complex and robust are true but, Thukpa is something you have to experience, and it's a perfect complement to Momo. The Thali is a lot of food, and offers a sampling of many different flavors Second, there are plenty of choices here for vegetarians. Most restaurants offer a single vegetarian option, Subba surpasses that by far. Third, you can order what you want, but the strengths of Subba are in the outstanding Nepalese and Bhutanese offerings. Fourth, Subba is a great value, and for example, offers free corkage. The new location offers a beautiful storefront window and updated, sleek accommodations. The other location was "charming," but distracted from the great food. Subba can get busy, especially on weekends, so show some patience. Some of the food is spicy, because that's how they roll in Nepal. There are spice guides on the menu, or you can ask for help. The owner is the kindest gentleman, and he loves feeding people and introducing people to the real deal. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to meet him. So treat yourself to experiential dining. For authenticity, vegetarian options, and delicious meals, you will not find better. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
The location was a little sketchy looking but the food was delicious. The service was good and the staff were friendly. Parking was weird as the only parking right in front said something about permit parking and after circling the nearby blocks looking for street parking and not having any luck, we parked in front and asked them if it was okay and they said it was fine as long as we weren't there over 2 hours. There are bathrooms in the restaurant but there is a long stairway to get to the restaurant dining room itself so not wheelchair accessible. There are booths and tables to sit at. read more
10 months ago
The food here was delicious and an exciting, new find. The menu is widely eclectic with food that spans Chinese, Indian, Nepalese, and Bhutanese cuisine. We tried chicken and vegetable dumplings which were so tasty and came with a really wonderful dipping sauce with just a little kick of spice. I had the chicken datsi, which was just a little cheesy and just a great mix of flavors, while very filling. The others had thali, which is a tray of multiple different small dishes. This was closer to Indian food in its spices. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by Subba and would gladly return here again. read more
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I had the pan-fried chicken momos and chicken thali with my friend, and we loved both dishes! I was impressed by how flavorful the momos were. We also loved the great variety of small dishes that came with thali. We especially enjoyed the potato and carrots vegetable stew side. My friend was also partial to the lentils. The owner was really hospitable and friendly. We enjoyed getting to know him a bit too. The space had a nice peaceful atmosphere with beautiful wallpaper. Highly recommend! I'm proud to have this establishment in the neighborhood. read more
4 years ago
We've been hearing nothing but good things about Subba, and with their new, beautiful space on East Ohio Street we decided to give it a try. SOOO GOOD!!!! It's BYOB which we loved. I got the Goat Thali - SPICY. It's the first time I've had goat meat, little tougher, but the taste was out of this world. Did I mention it was SPICY!? Also tried the Chicken Momos, they were so beautifully presented and tasted equally as delicious. You could tell the owners and everyone working there were so happy to have us. It was a really great experience from atmosphere, friendliness, and FOOD! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Popped in for dinner at Subba this weekend - it's a cozy spot on E Ohio St. that serves Nepalese, Chinese, Indian and Bhutanese dishes. We ordered chicken momo (yummmmm), chicken sadako (spicy chicken salad & we're not kidding about the spice on this one), mango lassi and a couple of thali's (chicken and lamb) This was both of our first times trying a Nepalese restaurant and we enjoyed our visit. The Thalis were similar to what you might try at an Indian restaurant, everything was savory and satisfying, we'd be back! read more
1 year ago
7 years ago
Placed an take-out order this weekend in a effort to support local business on the North Shore during the Coronavirus. Service was quick and our pork thali and chicken biryani dishes were ready in just 15 minutes. This was my first time in the establishment and when I went upstairs I was pleasantly surprised with the orderliness and decor. Obviously no one else was in the restaurant besides the cooks/cashier, but they were as warm as could be expected given the social distancing and made every effort to make sure my food was properly handled and that we didn't make any contact while paying. The food was quite good and I enjoyed the flavors in each of the sample cups (minus the pickled vegetables that were a little too strong for my taste). Pork was a little gristly, but still had flavor and texture overall. Portions are large and we would love to come back and try more of the extensive menu. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
A hard one to review. Almost everything on the plate was flavorful and delicious. But half the chicken, the main component of the dinner, was dry and chewy - as if it was leftover and reheated - while the other half of the chicken was tender and tasty. I would likely give the place another try if I lived here, but if it had the same inconsistency the second time I'd be finding another Asian restaurant - so hopefully the standards get raised a bit. That said, a fascinating mix of Chinese, Indian, Nepal and Bhutan cooking - there's lots to explore! read more
5 years ago
This place is fire! ( term I learned on TV!) Delicious. Spicy. Authentic? Really love the fish thali and veggie Momo! I ESPECIALLY appreciate the diverse menu- it's great to have an option that serves the adventurous and the less adventurous alike! read more
7 years ago
It's weird, for as many reviews as this place has, I had no idea it existed. Probably for good reason. It is kind of hidden in a well traveled area. Most people think of East Ohio St. as just what is street level. All good places, but start looking up. With this place it is housed upstairs above a Subway and Boost Mobile. You have to enter around the side of the building and go up some stairs. Once upstairs it kind of feels like you may have entered an apartment building. That is until you go down the corridor and enter the dining area. While in the dining area it appears that a lot of their business is from people ordering take out, the constant flow of people stopping in to pick up their orders is wild. Once we were seated we had menus in front of us and started to look it over. The menu consists of many different Asian cuisines. When we finally go to place our order we basically got the same thing. We both ordered the Chicken Thali from the Nepali section of the menu. Before we dug into that we decided to try two appetizers. One was Vegetable Momo and the other was Vegetable Pakora. The appetizers came out first. The momo was nothing more than a vegetable stuffed dumpling. Very tasty and they do easily fall apart, so be careful when eating this. The pakora was wonderfully breaded and fried vegetables. Both came with this spicy dipping sauce that gave a good kick. While we were munching on these our main course came out. The plates were wonderfully laid out, picture perfect. Before I dug into the plate I decided to give each separate part a taste. Each part had a distinct flavor. Some spicy, some pickled, so cool to the palate. I then decided that I would start mixing things, expand the flavors. I started mixing with the rice and taking healthy bites. The chicken was best left alone and eaten by itself. Because of the spice I found myself having a runny nose and some watery eyes, but it was well worth it as the food hit a spot in me that I didn't know I had. I felt satisfied eating this meal. So very flavorful. read more
4 years ago
This was such a cute place! I went for lunch and the owners were so warm and welcoming. The food is seasoned really well with just the perfect amount of spice. Everything was fresh and so flavorful. The portions are a nice size too! This was my first time eating here and I will definitely be back! read more
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