Gorkha Kitchen
Gorkha Kitchen
a pile of fried food on a cooling rack
a basket of naan bread
a bowl of curry and a plate of naan bread
a bowl of curry and a plate of naan bread
a bowl of stew and a plate of vegetables
a variety of indian food
a spread of indian food
a bowl of gourmet and vegetables
a bowl of soup and pita chips
ribs, food, bbq ribs
bbq chicken, chicken wings and fried chicken, bbq wings, poultry, chicken wings, fried chicken wings, food, chicken, fried chicken
food
food
food, curry
food, curry
Nepalese Fried Rice with Chicken
Butter Chicken and Chicken Chilli Masala lunch special
oysters and mussels, drink
Chicken Biryani and large side of Raita-5/23
pancakes, food
Tandoor Naan-5/23
Butter chicken and chicken tikka masala (top), palak paneer (bottom)
Chicken Biryani-5/23
food, paella
Mike W.
May 26, 2024
This is some of the best food in the area for lunch special is a great deal the curries are nicely spice and so full of flavor the mango lassi is delicious it'll definitely be my spot I can't wait to try the whole menu
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Barry B.
Jun 16, 2024
We came on a Sunday for lunch. We were in the neighborhood and saw the good reviews and thought we would try it. From the outside it looks small with big signage. Inside it is oldish with booths and tables. We were the only people there and were seated right away. They brought water and large menus as well. Basic Indian fare and some Gorkha special which were probably Nepalese dishes. We ordered Veg Chilly Fried Momo, fried dumpling basically, to split. I ordered their special Jhaneko Dal, lentils dish, My partner had Chicken Biryani and an order of Nan bread to split. We had water to drink. Our Momo came after about 10 mins and looked OK and tasted OK. They were a little over cooked and drowning in Chili sauce but did not taste bad. Just seemed refried and over cooked. 5 minutes later our entrees came and we were still eating the Momos. My Dal was boiling hot so I let it cool off a little. My partner's Biryani looked really nice. My dish looked just boiling hot and yellow. My dish was served with some nice rice. The nan was good. Once the Dal cooled, it was hot with peppers, as I ask for, but there was little else there. Soupy and boring. I have had excellent Dal, this was not. The menu made it sound like the best Dal in the world. It was not the best Dal I have had this week. My partner liked his Biryani. He agreed with me the Momos were not the best. Overall OK service, old dark decor, apparently good Biryani and lousy Dal. We will not rush back. We love Indian food, so it is always a disappointment when it is not great.
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Christina S.
May 15, 2023
This has to be one of the top most flavorful and best chicken to rice ratio of Chicken Biryani in the City of Chicago that I have had so far!I ordered delivery and all items were generous in portion-size, arrived at appropriate temperature levels and were carefully packaged.Delivery was super fast. Would order again in a heartbeat!
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Mary M.
Sep 17, 2023
Always on the hunt for delicious Indian food and oh man does Gorkha Kitchen deliver. Delicious chicken madras and butter chicken. Garlic naan is to die for. As you can see, we couldn't wait to dive in before snapping a pic. This food smells just as delicious as it tastes. Delivery made for a delicious meal at home
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Jocelyn H.
Apr 18, 2023
Great little hole in the wall with a sampler option to choose 2 different curries. It was my partner's first time trying Indian food and both of us enjoyed it. The interior of the restaurant is very clean and cozy, and the staff is very kind and accommodating. I was very happy with the entire experience and will definitely be coming back again. Next time, I'm going to try their Momos.*safe for nut allergies*
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Rie U.
Jan 7, 2023
Omg I can't believe I hadn't reviewed this place yet!!!! Part of me wants to keep this place a secret bc it's so good... but they definitely deserve to be PRAISED. Where to begin?! We lived right around the corner from this place for almost a year before we finally ordered take out one night and, man... I just wish I'd done it sooner!! Literally would probably be my biggest regret on my deathbed. (I've lived a pretty fortunate/sheltered life, I know.) Anyway, they specialize in Nepalese/Indian cuisine and 99% of my orders have been AMAZING. Just... AMAZING. (They don't do vindaloos well, but maybe bc it's a southern Indian dish?) One of their specialties is butter chicken and honestly I have never had a better butter chicken in America. It is creamy, rich, and the garam masala and cumin are so well balanced and beautifully so. A lot of places don't get this right and it's sometimes too cumin heavy or there's too much acidity, but not Gorkha's. Their butter chicken's acid and fats are perfect. We also love their Lamb Biriyani and Lamb Saag!! My bf used to LOVE ordering Palak Paneer at Indian restaurants but it didn't love him back, to put it mildly. (And for good reasons, since the combination of spinach and cheese is terrible for digestion.) Their Lamb Saag is now his go-to dish. It packs a little baby heat which only makes you eat more lol. Their Tandoori Chicken is a hit or miss. Sometimes it's pretty dry, but I've also had it when it was juicy and tender; dry or not, it's still seasoned and charred to perfection. We will never go to another Indian restaurant in Chicago for as long as Gorkha exists. Although, I may need to find a restaurant with bomb Lamb Vindaloo...
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brenda s.
Aug 8, 2023
Went here last Saturday at 6:30. Wasn't busy and easily got parking right in front. Had the fried chicken momos as an app- they were very good. Butter chicken was very good as well. Naan was good but a little less crispy than I like. We did not enjoy the pumpkin curry- even at medium spice level it didn't have much taste and it was just a lot of mush. The rice was included in the price. There is a liquor store a few doors down if you want to byob and they will happily supply a corkscrew and glasses for you- no charge. Would return but no pumpkin curry!
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Steve A.
Jun 19, 2022
Had takeout delivered by Doordash. Very good Butter Chicken and Korma. I would get vegetable Korma rather than Lamb Korma next time, as the lamb wasn't noteworthy.A fried version of Chicken Momas was unusual and also good.
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Kirthi D.
Aug 19, 2023
We enjoyed our night here :)Ordered with a group: Veg Momos, Paneer Pakora, Veg Makhani, Veg Biriyani, Palak Paneer, and Jhaneko daal.I was excited to try Nepalese food! I loved the Nepali-style daal. From an Indian who grew up eating daal daily: it was a large Chana dal, creamy and starchy, with a rustic spice profile. So same, but different, haha. This and the veg makhani were perfect.I found the Saag Paneer and Momos to be bland, perhaps needing salt? Also, the service was very friendly, but a bit slow--I was thirsty and there was no one to refill the water glass. The half-full, dirty fish tank was a bit off-putting too.I'm coming back for the dal and the makhani though, so thank you for a good experience! I'm eager to try the pumpkin curry next :)
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Alia S.
Jun 19, 2024
Very kind service and lovely area to walk around after visiting. Dishes were flavorful and naan was very well prepared. But overall not sure that this place stands out too much.
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