I really like Little Tibet! I have tried all sorts of stuff from the menu and I think the dumplings and the Thai are the best choices. Their vegetarian dumplings are all tasty but each is a little different. I've only tried the steamed so far because I really like the tenderness of the steamed version. The dumplings come with soy sauce and chili sauce for dipping, which are not optional - you need to dip them for the best experience. The chili sauce isn't too hot, so you can and should be generous with it. The Tibetan tea is interesting - it's a smooth milk tea, kind of like a milder version of Indian chai, but it does have its own unique taste that I can't totally put my finger. Other drinks are all good too, thought some aren't exactly as you might expect. The iced Indian tea is a little milky for my taste but the hot version is stronger. The Thai iced coffee is great but it's less sweet than the usual ones (not inherently good or bad, just depends on your preference). The mango lassi tasted closer to mango juice, but it was really refreshing. All of the food is kind of different from the usual restaurant style food from the various cuisines represented on the menu; it feels more like home cooking, so more subtle flavours, less salty and a little lighter, but very wholesome and hearty. The hotter spice level comes from a chili paste they add, and I recommend getting at least a level 2 (level 1 is no spice), because the chili paste also flavours the dish and level 2 is still pretty mild. The people are very kind and I love the calming atmosphere. I have seen them get busy in the evening on weekends, but usually you can count on being able to get a table. read more

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Very bland food. Had dumplings, the Tibetan stew, chicken and beef satay and mango lassie. Dumplings were okay, not a lot of filling but the rest was so underwhelming and sparse that we called the restaurant to talk to them. Their response was "chef tried his best". The bill was over $100 so we were just hoping for an adjustment for the bill. I work in restaurants and I hate when people don't give us a chance to fix things. The satay was SAD. It was obviously random chicken breasts sliced and no marination or flavor. The beef was gray and looked boiled. I don't think there was a bit of salt anywhere in any dish. The mango lassi was watery and thin. Seems like they're cutting corners everywhere. When I picked up the food they didn't have a drink carrier or a box for me to carry 2 bags and 3 styrofoam cups out with. So, in review, if you like food that tastes like water (literally) and underwhelming, this is your place. If you expect flavor and precision, professionalism and a great experience, go elsewhere. Sorry guys, we gave you a chance to fix it but now everyone needs to hear about it! read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Pic of all the bland food they offer. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Servers were really kind and helpful. I had never had Tibetan food before so I was excited to try it. I had the Kham Amdo Thukpa which to me tasted like bland chicken noodle soup - needed salt and more spice. The salad dressing was amazing and the lentil soup pretty good as well. The Tibetan tea was unique because it had buttermilk in it. The dumpling platter was overall pretty good but the filling could use some salt and more spices. They are all significantly better when dipped in soy sauce. I would definitely come back to try some of the other offerings on the menu. read more

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The food was mixed; the dumplings were ordered were delicious, but the stew was almost completely flavorless. I can't speak to the curries and whatnot. We sat by a lovely window draped with plants. read more

My favorite restaurant in Bloomington! I have been multiple times over the past few years and it has been wonderful each time. I usually always get the Tibetan Dumplings: Shogo and momo are my go-tos. They are homemade daily - so fresh and flavorful! This trip, I tried them both pan-fried - still good but the friedness/oil overtook the simple flavor of the fresh dough. I love their dumplings and will continue to get them plain (without pan frying). Entrees come with soup or salad. The lentil soup is underrated: simple, straightforward, tasty, comforting (even in summer!). The salad greens are a bit underwhelming with a few pieces of iceberg lettuces - though the dressing is perfectly salty, gingery, and savory. Service is always impeccable, kind, and timely. They are usually very aware of the spice level of certain menu items and are quick to refill waters. The restaurant is a house. The inside feels very cozy and intimate. I would suggest talking at a low speaking volume because it is a bit tight in there. The decor is on brand for a Tibetan themed place: Dalai Lama images and quotes as well as Tibetan patterns, prayer flags, etc. Overall, I think it is the most underrated place in Bloomington: Homemade, simple, nostalgic, comforting flavors. read more

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One of Bloomington's best-known restaurants, and thankfully even on a Game Day we didn't have to wait for a table. Food came out fast too. They are of course famous for the dumplings, and everything on the dumpling sampler was excellent. The momos were every bit as good as I've had in Toronto's Little Tibet, with a tender skin and a lot of flavor. They also had some more plump dumplings with cabbage and potato, which are a lot like pierogi! All very satisfying. The fried rice was well-made and appropriately spiced for a 2/5. You could taste the oil in each grain, and the beef was cooked nicely. My only complaint would be that I think they used frozen green beans. read more

Nice place for a tasty, inexpensive lunch in the International Row area of downtown Bloomington, IN, especially if you are a vegetarian or vegan. Located in an historical cottage, the decor is minimalist but reflects the Tibetan Buddhist traditions of the owners. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We had never tried Tibetan food and here at least it is an interesting mixture of Indian, Chinese and Thai influences. As an appetizer, we enjoyed the samosas, which were nice and crispy on the outside and filled with curried potatoes, peas, onions and spices. We tried the Tibetan dumplings (Shogo -- potato filling), which were accompanied by very tasty sauces. The portion was surprisingly large and filling as these seemed bigger and more substantial than similar Chinese style dumplings. We also had a traditional Tibetan stew (Kham Amdo Thugpa) with chicken and noodles, which was really good, and stir fry veggies with tofu in a garlic sauce with rice (Temo Sha Tsel), which was good, but a little bland. We had spice level 3 for both, but would probably go for at least 4 if we had them again. Overall this is a good place to experience Tibetan food and culture. read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Tibetan dumpling and stir fried garlic veggies with tofu over rice. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Pros: Tibetan food is really hard to find! It's awesome that I get to try Tibetan food In Bloomington, IN! Cons: food isn't very...how do I put it...restaurant quality. It's something that I'd expect to have at a Tibetan friend's place but not at a restaurant. They also serve a mix of Tibetan food and other Asian cuisines which can be very confusing and misleading to folks how do not know Asian cuisines very well. read more

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I had a wonderful dining experience at Little Tibet! The server was exceptionally nice to me and the food came out promptly! I had the Green Curry with Chicken and it was delicious, flavorful and creamy with a good amount of heat. Pretty fair pricing on the lunch menu I'd say and the food is definitely worth it. The restaurant itself is very cozy and I love the colorful and inspiring decorations that can be found in abundance. Highly recommend read more

We were in Bloomington for the day and planned to visit the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center and thought it would be fun to try some Tibetan food first, since we'd never had it. We were greeted warmly and seated right away. One thing I'll warn you about (as an American with an insect phobia) is that there are spiders that live in the windows inside this restaurant. If you leave them alone, they'll stay put and won't bother you. I can't detract any stars for that because our experience was so pleasant that I honestly wasn't even bothered, which is saying a lot for me. The menu lists foods from different countries, but we were there for Tibetan food. We started with Tibetan steamed bread, which was quite nice, though slightly bland to our palates. We enjoyed a salad (I would pay large sums to eat that dressing every day) and shared a sampler platter of their dumplings. The platter is awesome because it has every dumpling they offer, both fried and steamed, and all of them were delicious. We finished with a very yummy warm, sweet rice dessert with raisins. My husband enjoyed a mango lassi (Indian, not Tibetan, but he can never pass it up when it's on the menu) and I had a Tibetan tea, which was more savory than sweet and quite lovely. The service was kind and attentive and very helpful with suggestions. Great little place, delicious food, and would definitely return! read more

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Had a great late night dinner here. Momo were authentic with varied flavors & both traditional and nontraditional shapes. Hot sauce was mild tho--not traditional. Lentil soup was delicious altho we wanted a larger portion. Mango lassi was more like juice. Chai was exceptional---not at all sweet and had a floral tone to it. Super kind and friendly staff. read more

It's been a while since we've eaten here. There's a mixture of Tibetan, Thai, and Indian offerings. They're priced nicely, and the ingredients are fresh. In a way, it's sort of like Asian German food, where the heat and ingredients are good to keep you warm on a cold day. It's somehow not summer food to my palate. There are meat and vegetarian versions. Tofu isn't treated in any special way as a protein additive. Service was charming and prompt. There is outdoor seating towards the rear of the patio, where a fountain gurgles, drowning the craziness of the parking lot adjacent. It's a calm and peaceful ambience, and the food is good and reasonably priced for the neighborhood. Worth a change of pace. read more

Came here with some friends and we shared some dumplings and samosas. Both were really good, with the samosas being my favorite. The flavor was really good and the texture was nice and soft, the sauce it came with was really good as well! I ordered the Kham Amdo Thugpa. The noodles and vegetables were really good in flavor, but the broth was too light for my taste. I ended up adding some if the dipping sauce from the dumplings and it fixed it a bit, but the flavor was just missing something for me. However, it came with a salad and the dressing was so good I could drink it. From what I've seen online though Tibetan cuisine is usually light in flavor, so that probably explains it. Overall the atmosphere was really good and the food was decent. If you're like me and you like heavy flavors maybe pass on this one. Otherwise its still good and would consider going again. read more

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I was in Bloomington for a quick overnight and day to traipse around and see and try things.Several people asked me if the Tibetan restaurants in town were still open, and I had no idea....they were referring to when they had gone to school in town or the last time several years ago they had visited. The friend I was with remembered this place fondly, and she could get easily vegan options here, so we opted to give it a try! My friend had been telling me about momo so I knew I would be getting an order of those. And the samosas also caught my eye. We came at a strange time, and there was literally no one else in the place. We sat ourselves and hoped that was ok. Service was...leisurely. The food was tasty and certainly hit the spot. I mostly wish we had sat somewhere else because there was an ENOURMOUS spider web in the corner of the window near where we sat. Like....pests exist, I get it. But how long since that was cleared out?! I just sat at the far, far end of the table from that thing. It was disconcerting. I didn't really want to say anything about it in my review, but that spider web window situation has stuck with me longer than the memory of the food. read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Sha-Sha Mo Mo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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We ordered from the Tibetan cuisine part of the lunch menu (they also have Thai and some Chinese dishes). The dumplings were perfect, the soups were lite and the flavors wholesome. I honestly felt like I was eating a grandma's soup/stew; simple, delicate, flavorful. Definitely will return. read more

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Having eaten Tibetan in China and western China was excited to eat here. Was not that great. Very nice people and servers. Seems they try to stray too far from Tibet. I mean pad Thai? Maybe would try it again but only if chef made grandmas recipes. read more

The food was spiced well, healthy tasting and authentic! I loved my dish with the temo added! Ordered it with chicken and #3 spicy! I could have went a little hotter with the spicy, but was just right in flavor with a little kick! Will go back to try some dumplings another time! read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Temo Sha Tsel - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I appreciated the number of vegetarian and vegan options available and that they were clearly marked. Service was good, and the patio was a nice place to sit on a warm evening. read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Salad, Lentil Soup - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

We were looking for something a bit out of the ordinary and decided to try this cute spot on our day trip to Bloomington. It was delightful! We were not disappointed at all by the food, service or atmosphere! There is quite a bit of outside seating in shaded areas or under umbrellas, and the server suggested a cooler spot to us when he noticed we were getting hot. They have a very refreshing water feature near some tables which our waiter turned on for us. We decided upon Tibetan specials so tried cabbage, carrot and onion dumplings as our appetizer. They were small pockets of heaven! So light and fluffy, steaming with flavor but not overpowering and the perfect size for dipping! We would return again just to get more of these! The lunch special came with either soup or salad so we both tried the side salad. It was tasty but what pushed it to flavortown was the unique dressing. Delicious and light! The main course was the Tibetan stew with daikon radish, noodles, veggies and a broth you could eat forever. The flavor was robust yet refreshing and the perfect amount. It was a lovely spot for a fun lunch and we highly recommend it! Definitely returning! read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Dumplings - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Delish offerings, cozy atmosphere, excellent service, fairly priced. The momos are a favorite! read more

Great family-owned, cozy restaurant for lunch or dinner. I got the lunch lentil soup, Pad Thai, and satay skewers. Menu had clearly-labeled gluten free items which made the choices easy. There's a cozy garden with a fountain, or inside seating too! I'll be back when I return to Bloomington! read more

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I've been eating here for over 25 years and it never fails to impress. Best dumplings I've ever eaten, best chicken satay, and the ginger soy salad dressing is something else. The owner is a fantastic guy also. This place is way better than most "ethnic"restaurants and chain type places in town. You won't regret eating here. read more

My brother and I shared the Tsel Dumplings and Kham Amdo Thugpa stew, which is really more of a soup vs. a stew. We liked the flavors in both dishes and definitely had fun looking at the menu when figuring out what to order. For a drink, I ordered the Tibetan tea to try it out, but it had a buttery salty taste that I wasn't a fan of. I think it's great that this spot is in downtown Bloomington and I love the small-homey ambiance inside! read more

First, forgive me but the names of things I do not quite remember, so I tried to describe them! The service was wonderful. Our server was quick, kind, and helpful. The restaurant is decorated beautifully with so much greenery and color! The food: Lentil soup -- very light, simple. It needed salt in my opinion, but otherwise it was lovely. Temo-- little steamed buns served with a side of melted butter which were so delicious and simple. Dumplings -- our server allowed us to do half and half so we ordered the ones with cabbage and the ones with mashed potato. They were absolutely remarkable. The cabbage ones were so flavorful and the potato reminded me of a Pierogi! Stew -- PHENOMENAL. The dumpling noodles were so good and tender. All the vegetables were tender and the broth had this beautiful depth. Overall, I'd love to return. read more

Fantastic spot for lunch! My daughter and I stopped in after a campus tour and although all tables were full, we were seated promptly. Menu options were perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters as well. Service was friendly, helpful, and prompt. We ordered soup, salad, and dumplings and enjoyed every bite. Portions were plentiful. I would definitely return here or recommend to anyone visiting the area for a delicious, healthy, and budget friendly meal. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and timely service. Great options for all types of eaters. Come here to enjoy a meal quietly :)

Nice people, cute place with nice quaint ambience. Good food lots of tasty, authentic choices. Surprisingly wide range of choices on the menu. Loved the dumplings. Would definitely go back. read more

Went here a few days ago as I really wanted to try some Himalayan food. When we arrived the store was pretty empty and we were able to pick our own seat which was nice. Since it was a cold day we asked for warm water and the staff was extremely kind in fulfilling all our requests. We ordered: *beef momos - these dumplings were not bad especially with the dipping sauce but I felt the seasoning in the meat could have been more flavorful * potato momos - unfortunately these ones were mainly stuffed with boiled mashed potatoes and practically did not have much seasoning in them *green curry - the curry was better with veggies * the dishes also came with lentil soup which was extremely flavorful and yummy to eat on a cold day I am giving this place 4 stars mainly on the exceptional service - food here was around 3.5 stars. Nice place but food needs more flavor. read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Green curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Cute little restaurant in Bloomington with Tibetan, Thai, and Indian dishes. Super sweet staff, speedy service, and decent momos - no complaints! I'd go again to try some of the other dishes too. read more

I have had two amazing meals on Bloomington during my visit. This is one of them. I come from LA, where we supposedly have really good food from everywhere....but I had never had Tibetan food before, and the Kham Amdo Thugpa was everything I could ask for -- the noodle bits fit nicely in the spoon, and the broth was flavorful and comforting. We also got the temo, which is like a steamed bun - pretty basic and good. I wish we had something like this here in LA. Also had the butter tea, which is salty and interesting. read more

It's not everyday you find yourself lunching on Tibetan cuisine in Indiana! I was part of a group of 22 that came here after a morning at the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center. For $13/person, we were treated to a family-style feast of lentil soup, three kinds of Tibetan dumplings, and stir-fried vegetables and rice. Not only was it a fantastic meal, but also the hospitality made me feel like I was a guest in someone's home. If you're visiting from out of town, Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant would be at the top of my list of recommendations, not only because of what you'll taste, but also because it's a one-of-a-kind food experience in Indiana. read more

My partner and I visited Anyetsang after attending a talk at IU and it was a very pleasant experience. The staff were nice and very fast despite how busy the restaurant was. The menu isn't very expansive - we came looking for Tibetan food and there were 2 entree options and an array of dumplings. It would be nice to have more to pick from in that section of the menu because neither of us are big fans of Indian or this food which were the other options. We tried the two Tibetan options and a divided set of dumplings. The dumplings were really amazing - if we were to come back I could see myself forgoing an entree and just getting an order of "mo-mos" for myself. The entrees were both good but a little misleading. The stir fry was more of a soup and there wasn't that big of a difference between them. If you like spice at all don't be afraid to go for the 4/5 option. We tried a 3 and a 4 and neither had any sense of spicy - this almost made me bump my review down to a 4 were it not for everything else being out of the park. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant, I drive an hour to get here regularly. The service is quick and the food is phenomenal. I usually have the onion potato dumplings and beef stew. They also have items like chicken fried rice is you are or come with a picky eater. It is small and casual, but the tables clear quickly since the food and service is quick. This is the kind of place I will visit and eat in my car if I need to because it is that good. read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Kham Amdo Thugpa - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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There's not a whole lot of variety in the menu but what they do have is delicious. I love the veggie and beef dumplings, which came with a small but tasty salad and some lentil/cilantro soup. This is more of a takeout place, since it's a bit of a ghost town inside, which is a shame since they have a decent sized dining area. I recommend the mango lhassi, which is a lovely sweet non-alcoholic drink to enjoy on a warm day. I'm happy I got to try out some Tibetan food while I was out in Bloomington! read more

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Little Tibet is an absolute gem hidden in plain sight on 4th Street. Because of Bloomington's history with Tibetan communities (Dalai Lamas brother in particular), we have had several restaurants over the years serving Tibetan fare. Little Tibet is the last of these in town, but this place does it right. They embrace the cultural mish-mash that exists in Tibet, serving Tibetan, Indian and Thai cuisines. If you stop in for a meal at Little Tibet, it goes without saying that you'll have to try the dumplings. The "Momo" dumplings are simple, boiled, limited ingredient treats. You can also request them be pan- fried if that's more your style. I recently ordered the chicken Momo and was greeted with a delicious, fresh and perfectly seasoned dumpling. The other dumplings on the menu (Sha Balay, I believe) are also fantastic and have a bit of a heavier dough. We also ordered an appetizer of the Samosas and they were perfect. The atmosphere is lovely, definitely very Hodge podge but in a perfectly quaint way. It doesn't feel like it's trying to hard, rather they are focused on serving wonderful food. They also have a beautiful outdoor seating area, complete with a fountain that provides a gentle, peaceful background to your meal. If you haven't gone yet, stop into Little Tibet the next time you are wandering 4th Street looking for a bite. read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Momo's & Sha Balay - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

This is the first time I've had Himalayan/Nepalese food. I learned that: 1) They don't use chopsticks! 2) The food is very similar to Chinese food - this really brought out a nostalgia factor for me in terms of flavor palette. On the same note, it really made me feel like I could make this at home which primarily explains my rating. Now into the food details - we had the following: *Mo Mo (Tibetan dumpling with seasoned ground beef with yellow onion): Basically like a large chinese dumpling but why is this one so oily??? *Temo Sha Tsel (stir-fried vegetables in a garlic sauce. served with jasmine rice or temo): Solid but really seemed like a pretty basic stir fry that I could make at home. It was a nice overall Friday night dinner but way too pricey for the overall flavors, taste. read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Mo Mo & Stir fry! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Varied menu including Thai and Indian dishes. Prompt, courteous, with a smile. Delicious lentil soup! Dumplings were soooo good! We tried chicken, beef, and the fried mashed potato and onion. Served with two dipping sauces. Pad Thai was recommended, also. A variety of hot teas on the menu were perfect for a chilly day. read more

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THIS IS THE GREATEST PLACE EVER. The "temo" aka delicious bread rolls with melted butter will make you die from happiness. The dumplings are required. The Shogo are DELICIOUS because yum, mashed potatoes. And the momo not only sound adorable, but are also amazing! nomnom. You get soup or salad with an entree. The lentil soup is not my favorite. It's very different from mediterraenean lentil soups that I love. However, the dressing makes the salad amazing, so I rec that. Plus, service is always friendly and the 4th street restaurant houses are always great for a good environment to dine in. read more

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Little Tibet around this time of year is beautiful and sitting outside is a must. The large tree right in front of the place was a beautiful yellow color and the scenery was amazing. I ordered the Murgi Curry and the rice came in a very large cauldron, which was aesthetically appreciated but a little difficult to eat from. The mango lassi was refreshing and overall the experience was great! The menu is a little limited in my opinion, but I would recommend it for anyone looking for new cuisine to try! read more

Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant - Murgi Curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Molly is the sweetest server I met in a long time. Her sweet smile matched the cool environment of the restaurant...She answered all our questions and was very very friendly... We were meeting a friend after 11 yrs so everything felt extra special . The salad and the dressing they served with the Momos were really good.. .. the Momos and the soup were not bad ...we stayed there but almost 2 hrs but it felt like 5 mins ..time does fly with good company.. read more

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