Anyetsang Little Tibet Restaurant
415 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN, 47408
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Address :
415 E 4th St
Bloomington, IN, 47408 - Phone (812) 331-0122
- Website https://www.anyetsangs.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Kristen B.
Eight years ago I found myself in Bloomington for a short period of time. I drove past this place and always wanted to stop in since Nepalese isn't a cuisine that has been readily available in places I've lived. I finally had my chance! We were in Bloomington for a night game and decided to stop by for an early dinner. It was a little before 5 o'clock when they opened. One of the servers appeared and offered to let us sit at a table on the patio while we waited for the restaurant to open for dinner service. It was so nice and peaceful we decided to just stay put. One of the house wines is a choice that I am fond of so we quickly ordered a bottle and samosas to begin our meal. The wine needed to chill a couple more minutes but our server was certain to tell us and kept our water filled. The samosas were different than I am used to, but not in an unpleasant way. The filling was fairly typical, but the dough was puffier than usual. There was also a different sauce than Indian restaurants would typically pair with the dish. My husband and I both ordered different kinds of mo mos for our entrees. He had one filled with meat while I went with one of the vegetarian dishes. We also both opted to have the mo mos pan fried. Mo mos are dumplings and there is a great variety of kinds available here. There are other Nepelese, Thai and Indian entrees available as well. Our server continued to shine throughout the entire experience. I hope that we will have the opportunity to go back again some day.
(4)Brittany L.
I've only been once, so I'll keep this short. Solid 4 for food, 2.5 for service. We started with the samosas which were FANtastic. Delicious dipping sauce too. I had momos (meat dumplings) which were tasty, but at $12 for 8 of them I thought pretty steep. My friend had yellow curry with shrimp. At dinner, your meal comes with a teeny tiny salad (with very good dressing) and a small bowl of what I believe was yellow lentil soup (tasty, even on a hot day). I wanted to get the lunch portion because I can't eat all that food but the server said no. The iced chai and sweet lassi we drank were tasty. Thankful for the ice in the lassi on this hot night! This restaurant is in an old house. Cozy interior and neat decor...but if you don't like to sit on top of your fellow diners and feel like you're in their conversation you may be uncomfortable here. It was 95+F the night we went, and the a/c was working hard but not hard enough. The server never smiled and was extremely standoffish. "Are you ready to order?" we weren't. She walked away. "Are you ready now?" we were. She wrote the order down and walked away. When the food came, she actually handed my plate to me, instead of placing it on the table. What? (In case you're wondering, at this point, if this was a cultural thing, this was an American college student who was waiting on us.) She tried to take away my plate while I was still eating without asking me first. The restaurant was likely almost 80 degrees inside (whatever...makes me feel like I'm having an adventure) but we had to beg for refills on our water. We actually watched our server bring it to other tables and skip us. Now I'm wondering if there was some sort of "history" with my friend (who teaches) and the server (maybe he gave her a bad grade...or?)...it would explain A LOT. I'd definitely go back again for the food, but if that server ended up taking care of me I think I'd have to fake an "emergency" and head to one of the other MANY restaurants in the area.
(3)Clint U.
The hardest part of reviewing and rating highly ethnic food is trying to stay unbiased with your own biases and paradigms and to go with the flow with the new food. Most of the employees are from Tibet except for a couple of servers. The busboy just arrived from Tibet and commented that this chef (the matriarch) cooks just like his mom did back home. So I asked what he likes to eat at home and after a few minutes of investigative culinary questioning this is what I had...... Green salad: Standard green salad with slivers of carrots and a slice of cucumber. An interesting sesame/soy/vinegar based dressing. Tasty dressing. 3 stars. Curry soup: Thin curry yellowish soup. Bits of vegetables in the soup. Interesting soup...3.5 stars Kham Amdo Thukpa: I was told this is homestyle Tibetan beef stew. This is not like a Western, thick beef stew but more like a beef soup. The noodles are short and thick...sorta like a cross between a wide egg noodle and gnocchi. The beef is thinly sliced and boiled in the soup. Diced green onions are in the soup and hot red pepper flakes accompany the stew. Overall a dish on the light side....very tasty. 4 stars MoMo: This is the Tibetan comfort food and served in the home. Much like pancaked/flattened pot stickers...the taste and texture is very similar. Two dipping sauces were included....a soy based and a hot red pepper based ones. The outer dough was thicker and tougher than most pot sticker skins. The beef was finely ground and had a mildly seasoned (garlic/onion) taste to it. Overall a very enjoyable dish...4 stars. Tibetan food to me was both novel but yet familar. Their cuisine reflects a lot upon their culture....the food is basic but with enough variation to be interesting. Overall this is 4 star cuisine.
(4)Jessica V.
My ALL-TIME favorite IU restaurant! EVerything I have tried there is absolutely delicious, especially the lentil soup, Sha Balay, yellow curry, and Cho Cho with shrimp. If you are getting something spicy (or even if you aren't), try a Thai Iced Tea...it will help mellow out the spiciness! The owner is extremely nice...we went for my sister's graduation and he gave her a traditional Tibetan scarf for good luck! Great decor, great service. No AC but it is worth it!
(5)Jayd M.
I was driving through Bloomington and told by the clerk at Landlocked Records (great store!) to check this Tibetan place out. I really liked it. I had the Mo-Mo's (liked the vegetables ones better than the beef ones) which were like pot-stickers but with a different/better flavor. I especially liked the yellow curry. I'm a wuss with spices so mine was 2/5 and it still had ample kick. Great flavor over jasmine rice. I would gladly go back to this place.
(4)Sarah W.
Get the yellow curry! Just. do. it. Tastiest curry I've ever had in my life, and I've had many a curry. I tried the buttery Tibetan tea by recommendation, but me and everyone else at the table who tried it didn't really like it. It literally tasted like hot, watery butter- just not my thing. I'd recommend their chai instead. Every time someone visits from out of town, this is where I take them. And I tell them all one thing: Get the yellow curry!
(5)Douglas R.
Best Thai/Tibetan curry dishes in Bloomington, not to mention their Mo-Mo as well. Relaxing atmosphere and friendly waitstaff make this place one of the best restaurants on 4th street for the money.
(4)Cate W.
Big fan of this little outfit on 4th street. Sadly, no longer a resident of Bloomington, but I'll say try the MoMo (not a modern art cute-ism, but dumplings) and the gorgeous yellow curry with shrimp. Lunch portions well priced and the right size. The fact that this restaurant is in a house only makes it cozier. Sitting in the garden when the weather is nice is an added bonus.
(4)Tema K.
The food here is very good, with a large range of choices on the menu. The staff is friendly and they do have great curry. They are a bit on the expensive side, so save your pennies if you want a really good meal from them. The only complaint I have is that they are a bit crammed when they get busy and due to size the place can get pretty loud. Overall though it is a good ethnic restaurant. I would recommend it to most people.
(4)Conny K.
Best Restaurant in Town. love the TOM KA Soup!!! best salad before every dish...home made dressing!!!! Mango Lassi!!! It's the best thing you will ever eat.
(5)Meghan L.
this restaurant is one of the only things i miss about bloomington. sometimes i will get this bleary-eyed achey feeling when i'm hungry and realize my heart is crying out for momos. i also love their indian-style curries and the tibetan tea, which has a buttery salty flavor as opposed to sweet. a lunch of aloo gobi + some tibetan tea = perfect combination of sweet and salty. there's also a nice little stone patio with a waterfall and some plants and stuff, which is pleasant for outdoor dinners. this is a great restaurant for date nights and family visits. don't listen to anyone who says the snow lion is the better tibetan restaurant in this town: NOT TRUE!!!
(5)Berrius B.
I had the Lentil soup, samosa, red curry chicken, jasmine tea. I love this place. It's definitely a hole in the wall and not all that attractive, but it still provides a unique setting. The lentil soup and the red curry chicken were excellent. There are a lot of regulars here, mostly of the non-mainstream culture type. Good service.
(4)Matt F.
Best curry in Indiana. You can't go wrong with this place.
(5)Colleen M.
Ok so my boyfriend LOVES their food, especially their dumplings I think. I only went once or twice, nothing struck me as amazing, like he lovesss it! I thought it was a cute place with decent food, but would rather go to Siam house... there just wasn't the flavor I wanted in the dishes my friend and I got... oh well maybe I should give it a second chance...
(3)Nicole W.
When I moved to Bloomington, I was told Snow Lion was THE place to go for Tibetan food. That is simply not true. Little Tibet quickly became one of my favorites and I never get sick of it. Not only that, but interestingly enough it has some of the best Thai food in town, also. The curries are delicious. Decent level of spice -- could be spicier, in my opinion, but I can take a lot. My boyfriend's kind of a spice-wuss and he thinks it's fine. EDIT: My boyfriend would like for it to be known that he is NOT a spice-wuss. I usually get the soups because they're always good and come with rice and usually can get me through a couple of meals. The mo-mos are definitely their specialty, and the staff is nice about splitting up a plate if you just can't decide between two different kinds. Also - BEST SAMOSAS I HAVE EVER HAD. They're really unusual - not as thick and greasy as the samosas I've gotten from Indian restaurants. Be sure to try them. Only potential issue is that very few dishes here are strictly vegetarian -- many incorporate fish sauce. I brought my mom here -- who is notoriously picky about food and because of whose antics I have had to hide my face in shame from many a local restaurant until the proprietors forgot what I looked like -- and even she loved it! Overall, I love love love Little Tibet and highly recommend it for an affordable, unique place to eat.
(4)Celeste M.
I've been here many times ordering only vegan meals. First off, for their Thai curries, I can only have the yellow because they put fish oil in the red and green, which is completely unnecessary. The yellow curry is very thick and stodgy, it's good and heartwarming but it isn't the best curry ever. Wish I could order other curries, as my husband has had their green curry many times and says it is good. I've also had a stir fried rice dish without the eggs in it and it was pretty good, but I can't find it on the menu anymore so I think they got rid of it. However, I've tried a vegan Tibetan dish, temo sha tsel, and it was so bland. Kept asking for more spices and flavor and they brought me out a dish of crushed red pepper, I poured the entire thing onto my food and it still didn't add anything. And I also tried their vegan Indian curry, saag sabji, it was so disgusting I had to send it back. I will say though that they are consistently amazing with their lentil soup that comes with every meal. Best lentil soup I've had. Very quiet restaurant with friendly service though.
(3)Kylie C.
An ethnic place my husband actually likes-finally! Super tasty, don't be afraid to get a little experimental. Many people say that the Indian food here is better than at the actual Indian restaurants in B-town. I do love it, but Bombay Cafe is my go-to for Indian. The lentil soup they serve prior to the meal is delicious. We've had almost all of the dumplings, sho-shos, and mo-mos, and you can't go wrong there. Alex usually gets the stir-fried rice on a negative spicy scale, and it's very good for the less adventurous. I prefer the spicy Indian dishes, like the Murgi Curry. Also, try a mango lassie-they're delicious. If you're on a budget, it's better to hit this place during lunch for the better prices, as dinner can get a little expensive. Just don't show up on Tuesday-they're closed! I can't tell you how many times we've forgotten and been disappointed. It's a small and quiet little place for a date as well.
(4)Katie B.
All dinner entrees come with a soup and a salad. The salad dressing was definitely the highlight there. I got the tsel mo mo, vegetarian steamed dumplings, which were very good. Even better was the salsa like sauce they serve them with. There is soy sauce as well. Why only three stars? Well, staff has brought us the wrong food twice when I've been there. But, more importantly (and this is so spoiled American to say), the almost total lack of heating in the house in the winter is just brutal. I've sat in several different areas of the restaurant. One time, I had a vent under my chair blowing cold air up at me the whole time. Another time I could literally feel the cold wind blowing in along the walls. The bathroom was also seriously hole in the wall. These things are minor but they have definitely kept me from returning during the winter.
(3)Kevin P.
The service was 5 stars. Our waiter was very accommodating; we had a 9:00 PM dinner and were the last ones in the restaurant but were not rushed at all. I ordered the Tibetan tea wanting to get the full experience of the restaurant, but my waiter warned me it was an "acquired taste" and let me try it beforehand. Good thing, because I didn't like it but he quickly recommended the chai tea and it was phenomenal, one of the best drinks I've ever had. The food was solid. I'd say that 2 is the perfect spice level so that you can still taste the flavor and not just heat. The Cho Cho (stir fried noodles) with shrimp was good. I also tried the dumplings which were good as well. If you are going for lunch, definitely get the salad over the soup. The soup is fine (for anyone who likes lentil soup), but the homemade dressing that comes with the salad is delicious (it makes up for the small salad). I without a doubt recommend coming here and will be back myself in the near future.
(4)Kay J.
We had a tough time choosing between the exotic offerings on 4th street and settled on Mandalay but they don't serve wine so we took our second choice, Little Tibet. It is not a fancy place and sports lots of posters of the Dali Lama and other Tibetan wonders. Kind of kitchey but pleasant. I'd like to see cloth napkins at dinner. We had the Thai egg rolls. They were were filled with pork and vegetables and came with a tangy sauce. They were deep fried and crispy and delicious. Dinner comes with a light yellow lentil soup. It was a bit dull but salt helped. The salad was also a bit dull but the fresh basil and dressing helped. Next we shared the Cho-Cho with beef and hotness 2. It was served with crispy vegetables (ask for extra tomatoes). The 2 was spicy enough for us neophytes but we could not handle a 3! The Temo-Sha Tsel came with a large serving of Jasmine rice and we had chicken. TONS OF GARLIC - My husband said I have to sleep in the car. The sauce was tasty and the 1 hotness was just right. The bill came to $46 and included two glasses of wine and two cans of soda. Our server Cole really made the evening. He was knowledgeable and gave us some great tips on visiting Bloomington as a tourist. The wine by the glass was limited but adequate. There are no desserts but there is a nice Italian place across the street and tons of bars a block up on Kirkwood. Give Little Tibet a try.
(3)Nikki E.
As Yelp reviewers encouraged, I tried the yellow curry (with chicken), and I ordered pad thai with tofu. It was a Thai kind of night... Both entrees were good, and I really enjoyed the curry (thanks, yelpers!). I ordered spice level 3 for the curry, and wish I had ordered a level up. The pad thai I ordered a level 2, and it was almost perfect. Next time I might ask to have the tofu extra crispy as it seemed like it needed to be cooked or browned a little longer. Like all the things I've had in Bloomington so far, however, is the flavors are, well, subdued, toned down, and really just need to be kicked up another notch. That's why I gave this place 4 instead of 5 stars. I had the food delivered (super fast, told an hour but arrived in 30 minutes, maybe less), so I can't say anything about the service. The restaurant also offered a "back to school" special, so I got two entrees, two salads, two soups, and two drinks for less than $30. Not bad at all! Since they make Indian as well as Tibetan food, I'm sure I'll have Anyetsang's at least a couple more times to experience the other cuisines. UPDATE: I tend to use Yelp for recommendations, so here's mine: try the yellow curry with tofu. It's magically smooth and simply outstanding (I get level 4 heat). The samosas are fantastic and totally worth the price. I also really enjoy the tom kha soup with chicken or tofu, spice level 3 or so. It's thicker than I'm used to, so I actually water it down for a consistency that I like, but it still tastes quite perfect. I only wish that the lemongrass pieces were taken out for easier eating, but no big deal.
(4)Todd F.
A friend and I tried out Little Tibet on a whim, and unfortunately, I wasn't particularly impressed. On the plus side, the server was very friendly and knowledgeable, and he offered some helpful recommendations. On the debit side, the food took a while to come out, even though the place was less than half full, and when it finally did, it lacked flavor. The soup served beforehand is somewhat boring, and our satay chicken appetizer could have used much more seasoning. I had never really tried Tibetan food before, so for my entree, I opted for Mo Mo, the traditional dumpling dish. These tasted slightly more exciting, but I still feel as though they were ultimately a vehicle for the dipping sauces. My friend ordered one of the curries and seemed to really enjoy it; perhaps one would have better luck ordering from the Thai portion of the menu.
(3)Kelly G.
Went here while visiting old friends. While I had heard Snow Lion was THE place to go, my hostess for the weekend insisted we go to Little Tibet. I was fine either way, I just wanted to try Nepalese food for the first time. I have to say I was pretty impressed. EVERYTHING was tasty. The only thing I didn't care for was the lentil soup, but I am not a huge fan of lentil soup so no loss there. The Mo Mos are great, we tried the meat and cheese ones and loved both. The fried patty mo mos (can't remember the name) were also good. In addition I enjoyed the yellow curry (great spice level) and the broccoli fried rice. The two boys with us, 11 and 12, also enjoyed the food (though they ate the mo mo filling and left the wrapper). I literally devoured everything put in front of me, and it was just as delicious the next day. Little Tibet will definitely remain a MUST GO when I visit B-Town.
(4)Mackenzie W.
After spending most of my life completely underwhelmed by anything that has to do with Thai/Tibetan food, after reading a review in one of my favorite blogs, I decided to try Anyetsang's--and I'm rather pleased that I did. Firstly, though I've tried a few things, what I keep coming back for is the curry. The red curry, to be precise, with chicken, at spice level 2. I love that--I've had it with the tofu too, which is good, but tofu is always a little too soft for me, so generally I stick to the chicken. It's good and creamy and you can taste the different flavors that normally come with curries. For an appetizer, I adore the chicken satay, and the peanut sauce that comes with that is delicious. Now, everyone's always talking about the momos and I don't know if I'm just crazy or not but...I've never been impressed. I think it's because the dough is a bit too thick for me, and the filling too little for the amount of dough. But again, that's a personal preference thing--they were well made and if you like thick dough with stuff in the middle than they're for you. Whatever meal you get (in the evening; I've honestly never done lunch) comes with a soup and a salad. I don't like lentil soup, so the soup isn't my thing, but the salad has some of the best dressing I've tasted. I've had the mango lassies too--delicious and just the perfect sweetness! Now, the thing I love most about Anyetsang's food is not only is it tasty, but you can always make 2-3 meals out of it (unless you're starving and inhale it all, of course.) And on top of being able to make 2-3 meals out of it, which many eateries can account for, it honestly heats up extremely well. The vegetables don't get soggy in a nasty way -- they maintain themselves so that you actually want to eat them. The rice is delicious after two days, and the curry sauce (is it called that? who cares!) is delightfully mingled. Now, it's a 4th street restaurant which means it, like most of them, is a house. Inside is a bit crowded, but nothing overly bad. It's never been overwhelmingly busy when I've been there. I've never had a bad waiter/waitress when I've been there. Everyone's been nice and helpful. One time when I ordered carryout using Btownmenus, the cook came out of the back to tell me that I could save a good two dollars by calling them directly instead -- which was super nice to know! And really, if anyone gives me those hints, then I'll like them. They deliver too, so if you're craving Anyetsang's and don't want to drive/ride the bus to the store (or if it's a Friday/Saturday and you really just don't want to deal with the masses of people who will be hovering down there as they inevitably seem to), you can order and have them bring it to you. The food always ends up showing up perfectly temperatured and sorted. I've never had a problem with it. Over all, I highly suggest it!
(5)Lisa L.
Mango lassi isn't what I expected. I expected a yogurt drink, but what I got was not... don't even know how to describe it. We went there wanting Tibetan cuisine so we ordered the dumplings and the only two listed Tibetan entrees. The dumplings were fun, but the entrees were not anything significant. There were more Thai food on the menu so maybe we should gotten those instead. Unfortunately we were disappointed with our experience.
(2)Lauren B.
I was looking forward to trying Tibetan food for the first time, but found myself less than impressed by this place. There were only 2 Tibetan dishes on the menu (other than the dumplings) and neither of them were that great. I wish there had been more Tibetan options.
(2)MsAnthro P.
I've had one decent experience here and one lackluster. I'm documenting the latter in the hopes the owners read and pay attention to this. My BF and I went for lunch recently and were only one of a few tables initially. The place steadily filled up and the service suffered because there was only one waitperson. In her defense, she was polite and did whatever she could to accommodate us, but she was tasked with dealing with about 12 tables on her own and having to explain away several things beyond her control: 1. They were out of an appetizer we ordered and we were told that despite it still being on the menu it had been discontinued. 2. My BF's Thai iced tea arrived sans cream and we were told "the manager ran out to get some." 3. My Pad Thai was so salty it was inedible. The server was gracious and apologetic, the Pad Thai was removed from the bill, the cream showed up just before we left, etc. Still, I hate to see an overwhelmed server trying to do her best when the management obviously couldn't care less and the quality of the food is subpar. We tipped her well, but will likely not return to this restaurant.
(2)Gerard P.
A calm, cozy place, especially on a weekday afternoon. I was very pleased by the atmosphere, the service, and the food. I recommend the pad thai and the Tibetan tea.
(5)Diana G.
Won't go back again...the service was nice but the food just didn't qualify the price...not worth a try.
(3)Josh N.
My first time eating Tibetan food was amazing. I will definitely go back. I didn't go too adventurous on my first trip. Lentil soup, salad, thai egg rolls, mo mo (beef dumplings), and sha sha mo mo (chicken dumplings). Very tasty and comforting. A great local place to eat to get away from the typical chain places.
(5)Wink B.
Dumplings and butter Tea. Everything else is good too.
(4)Julie S.
Little Tibet is fantastic and consistently on point. This review isn't based on a single visit, rather upon the visits I've made over the past six six years to Anyetsang's Little Tibet. When you enter the restaurant you're instructed to sit anywhere you'd like, and if you choose to sit outside (either on the porch or in the beautiful garden) just let them know that you'll be outside and they promptly will bring out menus, water, and place settings. I'm the type of person who genuinely prefers to drink water with a meal over any other type of beverage, so I always just drink water, although I've tried their iced tea and it's delicious. I have never been disappointed by anything on their menu. Normally I start with an order of samosas to share and an order of yellow curry with chicken for dinner. All of their curry entrees are on a scale of one to five for spiciness, I tend to get a three or four for the yellow curry and it suits my tastes just fine. Entrees are served with lentil soup and a green salad with a soy based dressing to start and jasmine rice alongside the entree. In the past I've ordered some of the other dishes, such as the sha balay and the Momo dishes, however I am such a fan of their yellow curry that it's difficult for me to order anything else. This is one of my favorite places to eat in Bloomington, I absolutely love Anyetsang's Little Tibet.
(5)Stephanie L.
This restaurant was good. In my opinion, nothing really bad... but nothing out of this world wonderful either. It was average. Of the items we ordered on the menu... it was split down the middle as to which ones we felt were good... which ones we felt were lacking... and there was not consistency with the positive or negative reviews. The service was great... very friendly and attentive. Read my full review and see pictures here: thetravellingtastebuds.c…
(3)Heather K.
Little Tibet, you are delicious. Best MO-MO around and your samosas weren't half bad! No, really, they're freaking awesome. Eat here, please. The decor is authentic, the server was sweet, and it's reasonably priced. Yet another place I wish I would have enjoyed more as a student. I'll see you next time I'm in town, no doubt.
(5)Laura C.
The food and service were both great. I got Sha Sha Mo Mo (chicken dumplings), which came with salad and soup. The salad was very simple, with a nice soy dressing on the side. The soup was pureed lentils with a very nice flavor. The dumplings were tasty, and not too heavy. The soy and chili dipping sauces were good. An excellent value at under $12 including tax, too.
(3)Michael M.
*Great* curries and the best, homemade chai you've ever had! I could eat there everyday! I recommend the green curry w/steamed tofu... Every meal comes with lentil soup and a small salad w/great, ginger salad dressing. Great samosas, too! It's set in a little, old house on the 4th St. 'restaurant row', just off the main Kirkwood drag, close enough to be accessible, but off the beaten path just enough to feel like you've found your own little secret treasure... and the owners are really Tibetan, and are there everyday. (one caveat, it's a small place, not good for large parties...)
(5)Ally L.
I've been here a few times, and prefer to go at lunch time where the majority of the entrees are $6.50. I usually get the red curry which is always tasty. Little Tibet has a nice outdoor area and the service was very good. However, they need to make a few updates. Our outdoor table was bowed in the middle so everything kept sliding around, which was annoying for us and the waitress. Also they serve everything on these old plastic plates, so the food takes on that gross 'old plastic' taste and smell.
(3)David C.
We were visiting town for 1st time and relied on a little Yelp research for our first dinner choice and it was great. Quiet summer evening so there were only a few tables. We had samosas, vegi momos and yellow curry with shrimp. All were fabulous. A little chai to end the meal and we walked out completely satisfied.
(5)Julie T.
i love the curry and the samosas! and the little salad. i wish this place was here in portland, so that i could go there all the time.
(5)Marina K.
It was a nice place, nice meal. Nothing Special. Very friendly Staff! I like the momos dumplings, as they reminded me of my home and the russian pelemenis. Level 5 spicyness is NOT hot at all though.
(4)Che G.
Poor..poor. poor. Those three words sum up the service, food and the ambience of this place considering the price. I went to this place after reading some great reviews only to be disappointed. I took my mother-in-law there too :). To being with service. Service was not all that. Had to walk up three times to them and ask for hot sauce, water and then tea. They don't bother to check on you once the food is served. Food except for one appetizer was a disappointment.Looks like chef inside the kitchen just wanted to throw something together and get it out of his/her way. Now to the worst part; ambience. Except for the tables and chairs it seemed to me that everything was covered by a thin layer of dust. We were seated next to a window and he window frame was caked with a layer of dust. I looked around to see other things were covered with dust too. Never ever going to repeat. Don't go here.
(1)Laura D.
Little Tibet is, hands down, my favourite restaurant in Bloomington. The ginger house dressing they serve with salad is fantastic. The lentil soup they serve with meals is very light and fresh; made with red lentils and fresh cilantro on top. Their pad thai is consistently better than the specifically Thai restaurants in town. Great curry, great samosas, wonderful Tibetan butter tea. I haven't had a single meal yet that wasn't delicious. Service can get a little slow when busy (it's a small operation), but I've never had any real problems and the wait staff has generally been very responsive and attentive.
(5)Brian Thomas E.
If you're starving I guess this place will keep you from dying but otherwise don't punish yourself. Veggies were over cooked, beef was not seasoned, soups tasted like they were from a can...yeah this place is that bad.
(1)N H.
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.
(5)Aaron G.
Stopped for an early dinner on a Sunday based on Yelp reviews. The location is a converted house and offers outdoor and indoor seating. Due to the early hour there were only two other table so we picked a table outside and reviewed the menu while our server got our waters. After bringing water she asked if we had any questions and let us know that all the mains come with soup and salad. My SO opted for a yellow curry a I selected the Himalayan stew. Our server returned with our salads (nothing special) the our lentil soup. I liked the soup, it had a nice flavor and was a good change of pace. Our mains arrived shortly after we finished our soups. My SO's curry had an abundance of meat, vegetables, and came with enough rice for three people. He curry had a good flavor and the spice was not over powering. My stew was good, it was a spicy broth with stew meat, dumpling like noodles, and veggies. Overall I was expecting it to be a little thicker but enjoyed. The service was solid but our servers switched mid-meal and there was no explanation of the hand off. I would go back but with so many interesting options in the area will try something else first.
(3)Heather E.
The quality can be hit or miss. Lately it's been a miss. But I still love how unique the food is. You can't find a lot of this stuff at other restaurants. I usually order the yellow curry because it's their specialty. Lately I haven't been getting as many vegetables in the curry as what used to come with it. Disappointing. Spicy level 3 is perfect for people that like spice, but don't want to cry during diner. The Chura MoMos are always decent and made fresh. I love how fluffy the dumpling is. The salad and the soup are good too. Definitely give it a try.
(4)Aubrey W.
I've never tried Tibetan food before, and at one point my hometown had TWO Tibetan restaurants downtown. But we're not the most adventurous family, so I never ate there. On this trip home, after picking up Sissy and her boyfriend, we decided to grab lunch at Anyetsang's Little Tibet. Located on our 4th Street "restaurant row" of sorts, where a bunch of old houses became restaurants, it's definitely not the kind of place you'd find in every city. The menu has a lot of vegetarian and gluten-free options. There are options labeled Thai, as well as some that resemble Indian cuisine. Tibet is landlocked by other nations, so that makes a lot of sense to me! To start, I chose the Temo, which are steamed Tibetan bread rolls served with melted butter. They tasted like eating dough, if that makes sense. It was very tasty, hot, and soft. I think I might have liked them with a little honey or cinnamon sugar too! For my main dish, I ordered the Sha Balay, pan-fried dough patties filled with seasoned ground beef and yellow onion. After the temo, the portions were so big I could only eat half of the delicious patties. I liked alternating dipping them in the hot sauce and the soy sauce. To me, they tasted kind of like pot stickers or dumplings. I took the rest home, as they would be great snacks later! The service as a bit slow, and I was never brought the rice I requested, but that's okay... I had way too much to eat anyways! Overall, I'm glad I tried out the food at Little Tibet. It's funny how I never gave Bloomington credit for its food scene until I left, and I'm only now just working my way through a number of them. Just one more hometown restaurant I've been able to cross off my wishlist.
(4)Candice A.
I am in Bloomington for work and wanted to try an local place. I use Yelp to guide my decisions but I never let it make them for me. I chose this place because I was in the mood for Thai and something light for dinner. The food was very flavorful. The Thai Tea was perfectly sweetened. The small garden salad was very light and refreshing as well as the lentil soup. Very cozy place with a nice staff. Highly recommend.
(5)Dan P.
I note at the outset that this restaurant has as much Indian and Thai food as Tibetan. This restaurant needs to decide whether it is Tibetan (as the sign says) or Thai or Indian. We ignored Thai/Indian items, which looked like the same boring stuff we have in Chicago, and ordered samosa app, Tibetan chicken dumplings and Tibetan stew with tofu and noodles. The wife ordered the stew 4/5 on the spice scale and it was spicy. I tried it and was happy to have the Tibetan tea. The somosa was the best I have had. It was flaky and light. The dumplings were also delicious. Unlike a certain other Bloomington Tibetan restaurant I been to in the past and that is now closed, service was prompt and friendly. We were expecting a three hour long ordeal, as happened at the other Tibetan restaurant, the time we spent there was reasonable. We were pleasantly surprised to leave not have to rush to Lotus Festival.
(4)Robin K.
This is the kind of restaurant with ethnic cuisine that you go on a first date or bring your family. The location, building, menu, and décor are conversation starters. Recommended is the curry!
(4)L'Raughn H.
Favorite restaurant in Bloomington. Get the momo and/or their mind blowing yellow curry. The waitstaff is always friendly and the chef often comes out to assure his customers are happy. I've been to LT on many occasions and have never had a bad customer service experience. (In the last 7 years, I'm sure I've been here at least a dozen times.) Most entrees come with lentil soup and a salad with ginger dressing. 100% worth every penny. Save a little dressing for the soup. The flavors go together skippingly. Yes, I said skippingly. I would give LT 5 stars if the building itself was slightly more upscale, it's hardly anything to count against them, in fact it's quite charming inside, just slightly outdated. Regardless, if you're in Bloomington and looking for the most unique and delicious food experience around, you should absolutely visit this restaurant.
(4)Jake M.
Very good cute little place. I know they are known for their dumplings but I tried their Beef Pad Thai and it was very good, lots of chopped carrots, cabbage, and been sprouts, good flavors. Also the service was excellent. The pricing was good as well, would go back.
(4)Ashley J.
Tried the momo, shasha, and shogo dumplings. First time ever eating this type of food and I would only recommend the shasha dumplings. The inside of the place could use a bit of cleaning but the food was good.
(4)Anne J.
Mo-Mos were amazing. I seriously have found my new true love in this place. It was quiet and quaint in the best possible way. The Jasmine tea was so delicious. If you're looking for a really different experience in btown, Anyetsang's is your best bet.
(5)Sam R.
Oh. Oh wow. Oh wowie wow wow. YUM. My family and I were here visiting the university campus and needed a place to eat. This seemed interesting. Boy am I glad we came here. (Although, all of the other restaurants on this street seem equally mouthwatering...we're actually considering a mini-vacation trip down here just to try out all the restaurants on the same street as Anyetsang's. Pity we didn't stay long enough for two meals or we could have had Turkish or Burmese.) Anyway, it was perfect. I've thought about it a while and after having several dreams about the mouthwatering morsels at Anyetsang's, I've decided it's perfect. We stuck to the traditionally Tibetan items on the menu, ignoring the Indian and Thai items, which in my opinion they probably don't need. (I'm sure they're good, but we came for something new to try.) We ordered three of the different little dumpling-type mo-mos. Excuse me please for forgetting their names, but we had the one with swiss cheese and onions, the one that seems to be slightly fried and has beef in it, and the more doughy one with chicken in it. And wow. Just, wow. They were VERY good. All three were good. If, no, WHEN, we return we will also need to try the steamed bread roll and some of the other mo-mos. Such a gem. The feel of the restaurant was also really neat. Loved the decorations and stuff they had in there, and I love how it's in a neat old house. YES! I LOVE IT.
(5)Soumee R.
My new favorite restaurant in Indiana! The yellow thai curry was made with so much love, my eyes were shut for a few brief moments with the first taste! Spice level 3 is perfect was someone who likes a spicy kick to their food. Lentil soup and salad come with the entrees, very simple clean and delicious. Sha sha was very good too. Topped it off with dre-si..yet another simple, delicious rice and raisins dessert.
(5)Bridget A.
It's worth it just for dumplings!!! The pad thai was very good. We liked both the salad & soup. Also, had a delicious mango lassi although it is served on the rocks whilst I prefer blended. Overall the food was really great. The portions were just about perfect (not too big or too tiny). The service was a little slow but I am a very patient person. The ambiance was interesting. I'll definitely be back for more dumplings : )
(4)Cheryl M.
OH NO...WHAT HAPPENED ALT!!!?? It breaks my heart to have to do this. Mine and my husband's first experience at this place was an incredibly memorable experience which is the reason we wanted to return but my goodness were we disappointed. We stopped in for a small bite to eat even though we weren't all that hungry....we just wanted a taste of our prior experience, especially since we hardly ever get to Bloomington. We ordered samosas and lentil soup with some hot chai. The samosas were completely different than the first time. The outer crust was totally a totally different texture and had a burnt flavor to it. Upon cutting open we found the dough was uncooked in the center making for a somewhat mushy, doughy, gooey mess. They also changed the flavor of the stuffing of the samosas and they weren't nearly as spicy as the first visit. As for the soup :-( ...absolutely NO flavor at all. I actually had to add salt to it. That NEVER happens. Not only that, but it was delivered to our table cold. So so disappointed. Time to move on and start trying other places in town. :-( Having said all that, I will say that the servers are incredibly kind and wonderful....especially when the husband looses his wallet!!
(2)Suzie T.
After a week in the woods, we were passing thru Bloomington at lunchtime. As usual, we decided to eat at one of the authentic ethnic places that this lucky town has. We have tried Anatolia a couple times and loved the lentil soup, lamb entrees etc. Also a couple of times at the Siam House buffet & once at Esan Thai, which were all really great. --so we were torn whether to try a new one or stop at these again. We opted to try this one from my daughter in law's fond memories at school here. It was all so good! -great new find for us. When we try new places we usually choose to order w/intent of sharing all with each other. -so I'll critique all. Steamed Mo Mo dumplings--we had the veg ones, delish! 6 big round thick skinned, really tasty veg filling, w/basic soy sauce & spicey dipping sauces. Yum-must try, YUM Lentil soup--I could have taken a bucket home & eaten everyday til gone/simple but good Salad-just a little simple salad, but the dressing was great Red Curry w/Chicken-rich & creamy, outstanding on the sticky rice Pad Thai--very good, a little sweet (never the same, every restaurant has there own version) 2 Thai teas-very very good, strong & sweet but not gooey sweet like some (perfect) Our service was very good and she was able to answer any questions. (I have no expectations in a college town, it's how students made their spending $. I have 3 sons & I understand, but she was good) Ambiance--understood this is an old house that a family has cooked in for 15yrs. It's pretty war-torn and could use updating. If you can overlook that and not have standards except for the food, you'll enjoy! Don't get me wrong, it's not dirty or anything, I'm just painting a picture for you to choose your meal.
(5)Krista R.
Delicious little restaurant with great tasting Tibetan, Thai and Indian cuisine. I highly recommend the Yellow Curry (try it with tofu!), Tom Ka Soup, all of the Mo Mos (I'm partial to the Shogo Mo Mo), and their Mango Lassi. As are most of the restaurants in this area, Anyetsang's is a converted house. It's makes for a cozy, enjoyable atmosphere. Lunch is definitely the better deal as far as prices are concerned. Yum. What a gem.
(4)Debbie F.
Took friends from out of town to Little Tibet last night and they loved the food and ambiance...especially the lentil soup, sashay beef, salad dressings and dumplings.
(5)Jemmie W.
Anyetsang's and Tibetan food have a problem: It's in many ways very similar to Chinese food. This comment will upset a lot of people, but it is what it is. Chinese civilization is one of the dominant and ancient civilizations in that part of the world and its influences are many, profound, and inescapable (strong influences on Japanese culture ala food, dress, Kanji, strong influences on Korean culture and writing, etc.). When a Tibetan restaurant charges more money for dishes with smaller portions than comparable Chinese restaurants and when many of those dishes have very similar Chinese analogs, one has to question the value proposition. Are there even enough Tibetan dishes to fill the menu? If so, why do they also have Thai and Indian dishes on there? Why would I go to a Tibetan restaurant for Thai and Indian dishes? We had the Sha-Dre, Temo Sha Tsel, and Phing-Sha. The first two look *exactly* like each other to the point where the server had to pre-emptively point it out to us. The dishes were all ok but, besides the higher prices than at comparable Chinese restaurants, how are they different than very common Chinese stir-fry dishes? I still can't answer that, and that's a problem for Anyetsang. If I served these dishes in a Chinese take-out restaurant and charged half Anyetsang's price for it, would anyone notice? Good, bad, or indifferent, Chinese food in America is like the Honda Accord of ethnic foods. If you are going to charge about 2x the price of the Accord and the drivers can't tell the difference between your car and the Honda Accord, you are either going to go out of business or remain a very niche player for hipsters who like Accords but don't want to be seeing driving them. That's what Anyetsang's seems to me - Chinese food for hipsters around IU.
(3)Jennifer W.
The steamed bread with melted butter was good and I enjoyed the Tibetan stew. However I felt the price point was wayyy too high. The two aforementioned items totaled $21 with tip for one person. The ambiance was lackluster, it would definitely benefit from some music in the dining rooms. The service was prompt & friendly, just too pricey for the overall experience.
(3)Willie T.
Delicious momos and amazing curry. Jenny, you're the best!
(5)Dia D.
We went here for dinner and had the Tsel Mo Mo (vegetarian dumplings), the Cho Cho (noodle stir fry), and the Sha Balay (pan-fried crispy cakes). Every entree came with lentil soup and a small salad. Both the Sha Balay and the Mo Mo came with a soy dipping sauce and a spicy dipping sauce. In general, all of our entrees were tasty but not outstanding. On the plus side, the service was very friendly. Spice level ranges from 1-5 and we were told that 3 is for someone who likes spicy food. My husband ordered the Cho Cho at spice level 2 and it was too hot for him (I was surprised at how spicy it was and I'm someone who loves very spicy food). We had the rum pie for dessert and it a rum-flavored (I really couldn't taste the rum) cream pie with a chocolate topping.
(3)Eryne R.
My 4 star review of Little Tibet is entirely based on the amazing food. Don't let the lack of ambiance or crappy service turn you away. Unfortunately, it seems like the service gets worse every time I go to Little Tibet. The servers never seem to know anything about the food they're serving. To me, there's really no excuse to not know what "Tibetan spices" are when you work in a Tibetan restaurant. The servers also never seem quite sure of how service is supposed to go. Last time I went for dinner, our server brought out the appetizer soup after our entrees arrived, then brought us the check before we were finished eating. Nothing like being rushed out of a restaurant several hours before they close... That said, the food is 100% worth the subpar service. For that alone, Little Tibet is the first place I eat when I'm back in Bloomington. For me, the mo mos (dumplings) are the obviously choice--and they're relatively hard to find outside of Bloomington. I usually go with the chura mo mos, which are filled with swiss cheese and onions. With the sauces on the side to add a little extra heat, you really can't go wrong with these. Entrees come with a soup and salad that are also delicious (although the lentil soup always needs a bit more salt). Their ginger dressing is definitely a highlight. If you're perusing 4th Street for some delicious, unique food, Little Tibet is definitely worth a try!
(4)Casana B.
First venture into Tibetan cuisine & I'm so glad we tried it! Mo mo's were really good, though veggie was better than the chicken in my opinion... Satay beef was super-tender and well seasoned. Try the hot sauce on something... Anything.... Staff could not have been more friendly and helpful! Great outdoor seating. Somewhat limited wine list... Would suggest taking a group so that you can order lotsa different dishes and SHARE! Not the best restaurant for those who don't like onions... as everything seemed to have onions... But who doesn't like onions!?!?
(4)Daniel C.
I've only been there twice but both meals were tasty and CHEAP. Like $6 - $7 for a great, filling meal cheap. There are more expensive options, too. Go.
(4)Quyen W.
Fabulous! This was only my first time, but the mo mo was great! Years ago, I had Tibetan friends make mo mo at home and Little Tibet's was just like those. A portion sized to fill, plus a simple and good lentil soup and salad to start. A friend had the veggie mo mo and loved it as well. I would definately return.
(5)Ben K.
Avoid Tibetan side of menu in this dank restaurant. They parade Tibetan owner out as some culinary exotica hero, but his Tibetan food would not fool anyone in Katmandu. Maybe he's got the naive undergrads snowed but it's simply not good. They should give this place a good scrubbing, tear off the Tibetan menu and reopen as a Thai place.
(1)Tate B.
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I ate a phenomenal yellow curry with tofu that was probably the best I've ever had. My partner complained a little about the cost ($10+ per entree), but with food this good, I feel it's a deal. You can personalize the spiciness of your dish on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the most mild) - the level 3 was the perfect amount of spice for me. Cozy, comfy atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service. Bodacious curries and noodles. I don't think there is anything else to say but yum - a thousand times yum!
(4)Nolan B.
Little Tibet has a variety of dishes that neither redundant nor bland. Bloomington's Best!
(5)Anthony C.
I found the Tibetan items to be pretty bland. I know actual Tibetan food is utilitarian (lots of Yak!), but it wouldn't hurt to spice up the food a little bit. Next time I will try one of the Thai dishes. The salad appetizer, though, was really good and the dressing was phenomenal. Great decor and service too.
(3)Ben D.
Little Tibet is AWESOME! I wish I had a plate full of their yellow curry in front of me right now! But really, I do highly recommend Little Tibet. It's one of my favorite restaurants in Bloomington... and thats saying a lot. Whenever I visit Bloomington Little Tibet is one of the places that I always try to eat at. It definitely makes my list of must eats in Bloomington.
(5)Jayd M.
I was driving through Bloomington and told by the clerk at Landlocked Records (great store!) to check this Tibetan place out. I really liked it. I had the Mo-Mo's (liked the vegetables ones better than the beef ones) which were like pot-stickers but with a different/better flavor. I especially liked the yellow curry. I'm a wuss with spices so mine was 2/5 and it still had ample kick. Great flavor over jasmine rice. I would gladly go back to this place.
(4)Sarah W.
Get the yellow curry! Just. do. it. Tastiest curry I've ever had in my life, and I've had many a curry. I tried the buttery Tibetan tea by recommendation, but me and everyone else at the table who tried it didn't really like it. It literally tasted like hot, watery butter- just not my thing. I'd recommend their chai instead. Every time someone visits from out of town, this is where I take them. And I tell them all one thing: Get the yellow curry!
(5)Heather E.
The quality can be hit or miss. Lately it's been a miss. But I still love how unique the food is. You can't find a lot of this stuff at other restaurants. I usually order the yellow curry because it's their specialty. Lately I haven't been getting as many vegetables in the curry as what used to come with it. Disappointing. Spicy level 3 is perfect for people that like spice, but don't want to cry during diner. The Chura MoMos are always decent and made fresh. I love how fluffy the dumpling is. The salad and the soup are good too. Definitely give it a try.
(4)Soumee R.
My new favorite restaurant in Indiana! The yellow thai curry was made with so much love, my eyes were shut for a few brief moments with the first taste! Spice level 3 is perfect was someone who likes a spicy kick to their food. Lentil soup and salad come with the entrees, very simple clean and delicious. Sha sha was very good too. Topped it off with dre-si..yet another simple, delicious rice and raisins dessert.
(5)Bridget A.
It's worth it just for dumplings!!! The pad thai was very good. We liked both the salad & soup. Also, had a delicious mango lassi although it is served on the rocks whilst I prefer blended. Overall the food was really great. The portions were just about perfect (not too big or too tiny). The service was a little slow but I am a very patient person. The ambiance was interesting. I'll definitely be back for more dumplings : )
(4)Cheryl M.
OH NO...WHAT HAPPENED ALT!!!?? It breaks my heart to have to do this. Mine and my husband's first experience at this place was an incredibly memorable experience which is the reason we wanted to return but my goodness were we disappointed. We stopped in for a small bite to eat even though we weren't all that hungry....we just wanted a taste of our prior experience, especially since we hardly ever get to Bloomington. We ordered samosas and lentil soup with some hot chai. The samosas were completely different than the first time. The outer crust was totally a totally different texture and had a burnt flavor to it. Upon cutting open we found the dough was uncooked in the center making for a somewhat mushy, doughy, gooey mess. They also changed the flavor of the stuffing of the samosas and they weren't nearly as spicy as the first visit. As for the soup :-( ...absolutely NO flavor at all. I actually had to add salt to it. That NEVER happens. Not only that, but it was delivered to our table cold. So so disappointed. Time to move on and start trying other places in town. :-( Having said all that, I will say that the servers are incredibly kind and wonderful....especially when the husband looses his wallet!!
(2)Debbie F.
Took friends from out of town to Little Tibet last night and they loved the food and ambiance...especially the lentil soup, sashay beef, salad dressings and dumplings.
(5)N H.
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.
(5)Aaron G.
Stopped for an early dinner on a Sunday based on Yelp reviews. The location is a converted house and offers outdoor and indoor seating. Due to the early hour there were only two other table so we picked a table outside and reviewed the menu while our server got our waters. After bringing water she asked if we had any questions and let us know that all the mains come with soup and salad. My SO opted for a yellow curry a I selected the Himalayan stew. Our server returned with our salads (nothing special) the our lentil soup. I liked the soup, it had a nice flavor and was a good change of pace. Our mains arrived shortly after we finished our soups. My SO's curry had an abundance of meat, vegetables, and came with enough rice for three people. He curry had a good flavor and the spice was not over powering. My stew was good, it was a spicy broth with stew meat, dumpling like noodles, and veggies. Overall I was expecting it to be a little thicker but enjoyed. The service was solid but our servers switched mid-meal and there was no explanation of the hand off. I would go back but with so many interesting options in the area will try something else first.
(3)Aubrey W.
I've never tried Tibetan food before, and at one point my hometown had TWO Tibetan restaurants downtown. But we're not the most adventurous family, so I never ate there. On this trip home, after picking up Sissy and her boyfriend, we decided to grab lunch at Anyetsang's Little Tibet. Located on our 4th Street "restaurant row" of sorts, where a bunch of old houses became restaurants, it's definitely not the kind of place you'd find in every city. The menu has a lot of vegetarian and gluten-free options. There are options labeled Thai, as well as some that resemble Indian cuisine. Tibet is landlocked by other nations, so that makes a lot of sense to me! To start, I chose the Temo, which are steamed Tibetan bread rolls served with melted butter. They tasted like eating dough, if that makes sense. It was very tasty, hot, and soft. I think I might have liked them with a little honey or cinnamon sugar too! For my main dish, I ordered the Sha Balay, pan-fried dough patties filled with seasoned ground beef and yellow onion. After the temo, the portions were so big I could only eat half of the delicious patties. I liked alternating dipping them in the hot sauce and the soy sauce. To me, they tasted kind of like pot stickers or dumplings. I took the rest home, as they would be great snacks later! The service as a bit slow, and I was never brought the rice I requested, but that's okay... I had way too much to eat anyways! Overall, I'm glad I tried out the food at Little Tibet. It's funny how I never gave Bloomington credit for its food scene until I left, and I'm only now just working my way through a number of them. Just one more hometown restaurant I've been able to cross off my wishlist.
(4)Candice A.
I am in Bloomington for work and wanted to try an local place. I use Yelp to guide my decisions but I never let it make them for me. I chose this place because I was in the mood for Thai and something light for dinner. The food was very flavorful. The Thai Tea was perfectly sweetened. The small garden salad was very light and refreshing as well as the lentil soup. Very cozy place with a nice staff. Highly recommend.
(5)Dan P.
I note at the outset that this restaurant has as much Indian and Thai food as Tibetan. This restaurant needs to decide whether it is Tibetan (as the sign says) or Thai or Indian. We ignored Thai/Indian items, which looked like the same boring stuff we have in Chicago, and ordered samosa app, Tibetan chicken dumplings and Tibetan stew with tofu and noodles. The wife ordered the stew 4/5 on the spice scale and it was spicy. I tried it and was happy to have the Tibetan tea. The somosa was the best I have had. It was flaky and light. The dumplings were also delicious. Unlike a certain other Bloomington Tibetan restaurant I been to in the past and that is now closed, service was prompt and friendly. We were expecting a three hour long ordeal, as happened at the other Tibetan restaurant, the time we spent there was reasonable. We were pleasantly surprised to leave not have to rush to Lotus Festival.
(4)Robin K.
This is the kind of restaurant with ethnic cuisine that you go on a first date or bring your family. The location, building, menu, and décor are conversation starters. Recommended is the curry!
(4)Casana B.
First venture into Tibetan cuisine & I'm so glad we tried it! Mo mo's were really good, though veggie was better than the chicken in my opinion... Satay beef was super-tender and well seasoned. Try the hot sauce on something... Anything.... Staff could not have been more friendly and helpful! Great outdoor seating. Somewhat limited wine list... Would suggest taking a group so that you can order lotsa different dishes and SHARE! Not the best restaurant for those who don't like onions... as everything seemed to have onions... But who doesn't like onions!?!?
(4)Lisa L.
Mango lassi isn't what I expected. I expected a yogurt drink, but what I got was not... don't even know how to describe it. We went there wanting Tibetan cuisine so we ordered the dumplings and the only two listed Tibetan entrees. The dumplings were fun, but the entrees were not anything significant. There were more Thai food on the menu so maybe we should gotten those instead. Unfortunately we were disappointed with our experience.
(2)Sam R.
Oh. Oh wow. Oh wowie wow wow. YUM. My family and I were here visiting the university campus and needed a place to eat. This seemed interesting. Boy am I glad we came here. (Although, all of the other restaurants on this street seem equally mouthwatering...we're actually considering a mini-vacation trip down here just to try out all the restaurants on the same street as Anyetsang's. Pity we didn't stay long enough for two meals or we could have had Turkish or Burmese.) Anyway, it was perfect. I've thought about it a while and after having several dreams about the mouthwatering morsels at Anyetsang's, I've decided it's perfect. We stuck to the traditionally Tibetan items on the menu, ignoring the Indian and Thai items, which in my opinion they probably don't need. (I'm sure they're good, but we came for something new to try.) We ordered three of the different little dumpling-type mo-mos. Excuse me please for forgetting their names, but we had the one with swiss cheese and onions, the one that seems to be slightly fried and has beef in it, and the more doughy one with chicken in it. And wow. Just, wow. They were VERY good. All three were good. If, no, WHEN, we return we will also need to try the steamed bread roll and some of the other mo-mos. Such a gem. The feel of the restaurant was also really neat. Loved the decorations and stuff they had in there, and I love how it's in a neat old house. YES! I LOVE IT.
(5)Suzie T.
After a week in the woods, we were passing thru Bloomington at lunchtime. As usual, we decided to eat at one of the authentic ethnic places that this lucky town has. We have tried Anatolia a couple times and loved the lentil soup, lamb entrees etc. Also a couple of times at the Siam House buffet & once at Esan Thai, which were all really great. --so we were torn whether to try a new one or stop at these again. We opted to try this one from my daughter in law's fond memories at school here. It was all so good! -great new find for us. When we try new places we usually choose to order w/intent of sharing all with each other. -so I'll critique all. Steamed Mo Mo dumplings--we had the veg ones, delish! 6 big round thick skinned, really tasty veg filling, w/basic soy sauce & spicey dipping sauces. Yum-must try, YUM Lentil soup--I could have taken a bucket home & eaten everyday til gone/simple but good Salad-just a little simple salad, but the dressing was great Red Curry w/Chicken-rich & creamy, outstanding on the sticky rice Pad Thai--very good, a little sweet (never the same, every restaurant has there own version) 2 Thai teas-very very good, strong & sweet but not gooey sweet like some (perfect) Our service was very good and she was able to answer any questions. (I have no expectations in a college town, it's how students made their spending $. I have 3 sons & I understand, but she was good) Ambiance--understood this is an old house that a family has cooked in for 15yrs. It's pretty war-torn and could use updating. If you can overlook that and not have standards except for the food, you'll enjoy! Don't get me wrong, it's not dirty or anything, I'm just painting a picture for you to choose your meal.
(5)Krista R.
Delicious little restaurant with great tasting Tibetan, Thai and Indian cuisine. I highly recommend the Yellow Curry (try it with tofu!), Tom Ka Soup, all of the Mo Mos (I'm partial to the Shogo Mo Mo), and their Mango Lassi. As are most of the restaurants in this area, Anyetsang's is a converted house. It's makes for a cozy, enjoyable atmosphere. Lunch is definitely the better deal as far as prices are concerned. Yum. What a gem.
(4)Jemmie W.
Anyetsang's and Tibetan food have a problem: It's in many ways very similar to Chinese food. This comment will upset a lot of people, but it is what it is. Chinese civilization is one of the dominant and ancient civilizations in that part of the world and its influences are many, profound, and inescapable (strong influences on Japanese culture ala food, dress, Kanji, strong influences on Korean culture and writing, etc.). When a Tibetan restaurant charges more money for dishes with smaller portions than comparable Chinese restaurants and when many of those dishes have very similar Chinese analogs, one has to question the value proposition. Are there even enough Tibetan dishes to fill the menu? If so, why do they also have Thai and Indian dishes on there? Why would I go to a Tibetan restaurant for Thai and Indian dishes? We had the Sha-Dre, Temo Sha Tsel, and Phing-Sha. The first two look *exactly* like each other to the point where the server had to pre-emptively point it out to us. The dishes were all ok but, besides the higher prices than at comparable Chinese restaurants, how are they different than very common Chinese stir-fry dishes? I still can't answer that, and that's a problem for Anyetsang. If I served these dishes in a Chinese take-out restaurant and charged half Anyetsang's price for it, would anyone notice? Good, bad, or indifferent, Chinese food in America is like the Honda Accord of ethnic foods. If you are going to charge about 2x the price of the Accord and the drivers can't tell the difference between your car and the Honda Accord, you are either going to go out of business or remain a very niche player for hipsters who like Accords but don't want to be seeing driving them. That's what Anyetsang's seems to me - Chinese food for hipsters around IU.
(3)Jennifer W.
The steamed bread with melted butter was good and I enjoyed the Tibetan stew. However I felt the price point was wayyy too high. The two aforementioned items totaled $21 with tip for one person. The ambiance was lackluster, it would definitely benefit from some music in the dining rooms. The service was prompt & friendly, just too pricey for the overall experience.
(3)Willie T.
Delicious momos and amazing curry. Jenny, you're the best!
(5)Dia D.
We went here for dinner and had the Tsel Mo Mo (vegetarian dumplings), the Cho Cho (noodle stir fry), and the Sha Balay (pan-fried crispy cakes). Every entree came with lentil soup and a small salad. Both the Sha Balay and the Mo Mo came with a soy dipping sauce and a spicy dipping sauce. In general, all of our entrees were tasty but not outstanding. On the plus side, the service was very friendly. Spice level ranges from 1-5 and we were told that 3 is for someone who likes spicy food. My husband ordered the Cho Cho at spice level 2 and it was too hot for him (I was surprised at how spicy it was and I'm someone who loves very spicy food). We had the rum pie for dessert and it a rum-flavored (I really couldn't taste the rum) cream pie with a chocolate topping.
(3)Eryne R.
My 4 star review of Little Tibet is entirely based on the amazing food. Don't let the lack of ambiance or crappy service turn you away. Unfortunately, it seems like the service gets worse every time I go to Little Tibet. The servers never seem to know anything about the food they're serving. To me, there's really no excuse to not know what "Tibetan spices" are when you work in a Tibetan restaurant. The servers also never seem quite sure of how service is supposed to go. Last time I went for dinner, our server brought out the appetizer soup after our entrees arrived, then brought us the check before we were finished eating. Nothing like being rushed out of a restaurant several hours before they close... That said, the food is 100% worth the subpar service. For that alone, Little Tibet is the first place I eat when I'm back in Bloomington. For me, the mo mos (dumplings) are the obviously choice--and they're relatively hard to find outside of Bloomington. I usually go with the chura mo mos, which are filled with swiss cheese and onions. With the sauces on the side to add a little extra heat, you really can't go wrong with these. Entrees come with a soup and salad that are also delicious (although the lentil soup always needs a bit more salt). Their ginger dressing is definitely a highlight. If you're perusing 4th Street for some delicious, unique food, Little Tibet is definitely worth a try!
(4)Lauren B.
I was looking forward to trying Tibetan food for the first time, but found myself less than impressed by this place. There were only 2 Tibetan dishes on the menu (other than the dumplings) and neither of them were that great. I wish there had been more Tibetan options.
(2)MsAnthro P.
I've had one decent experience here and one lackluster. I'm documenting the latter in the hopes the owners read and pay attention to this. My BF and I went for lunch recently and were only one of a few tables initially. The place steadily filled up and the service suffered because there was only one waitperson. In her defense, she was polite and did whatever she could to accommodate us, but she was tasked with dealing with about 12 tables on her own and having to explain away several things beyond her control: 1. They were out of an appetizer we ordered and we were told that despite it still being on the menu it had been discontinued. 2. My BF's Thai iced tea arrived sans cream and we were told "the manager ran out to get some." 3. My Pad Thai was so salty it was inedible. The server was gracious and apologetic, the Pad Thai was removed from the bill, the cream showed up just before we left, etc. Still, I hate to see an overwhelmed server trying to do her best when the management obviously couldn't care less and the quality of the food is subpar. We tipped her well, but will likely not return to this restaurant.
(2)Gerard P.
A calm, cozy place, especially on a weekday afternoon. I was very pleased by the atmosphere, the service, and the food. I recommend the pad thai and the Tibetan tea.
(5)Diana G.
Won't go back again...the service was nice but the food just didn't qualify the price...not worth a try.
(3)Kristen B.
Eight years ago I found myself in Bloomington for a short period of time. I drove past this place and always wanted to stop in since Nepalese isn't a cuisine that has been readily available in places I've lived. I finally had my chance! We were in Bloomington for a night game and decided to stop by for an early dinner. It was a little before 5 o'clock when they opened. One of the servers appeared and offered to let us sit at a table on the patio while we waited for the restaurant to open for dinner service. It was so nice and peaceful we decided to just stay put. One of the house wines is a choice that I am fond of so we quickly ordered a bottle and samosas to begin our meal. The wine needed to chill a couple more minutes but our server was certain to tell us and kept our water filled. The samosas were different than I am used to, but not in an unpleasant way. The filling was fairly typical, but the dough was puffier than usual. There was also a different sauce than Indian restaurants would typically pair with the dish. My husband and I both ordered different kinds of mo mos for our entrees. He had one filled with meat while I went with one of the vegetarian dishes. We also both opted to have the mo mos pan fried. Mo mos are dumplings and there is a great variety of kinds available here. There are other Nepelese, Thai and Indian entrees available as well. Our server continued to shine throughout the entire experience. I hope that we will have the opportunity to go back again some day.
(4)Nicole W.
When I moved to Bloomington, I was told Snow Lion was THE place to go for Tibetan food. That is simply not true. Little Tibet quickly became one of my favorites and I never get sick of it. Not only that, but interestingly enough it has some of the best Thai food in town, also. The curries are delicious. Decent level of spice -- could be spicier, in my opinion, but I can take a lot. My boyfriend's kind of a spice-wuss and he thinks it's fine. EDIT: My boyfriend would like for it to be known that he is NOT a spice-wuss. I usually get the soups because they're always good and come with rice and usually can get me through a couple of meals. The mo-mos are definitely their specialty, and the staff is nice about splitting up a plate if you just can't decide between two different kinds. Also - BEST SAMOSAS I HAVE EVER HAD. They're really unusual - not as thick and greasy as the samosas I've gotten from Indian restaurants. Be sure to try them. Only potential issue is that very few dishes here are strictly vegetarian -- many incorporate fish sauce. I brought my mom here -- who is notoriously picky about food and because of whose antics I have had to hide my face in shame from many a local restaurant until the proprietors forgot what I looked like -- and even she loved it! Overall, I love love love Little Tibet and highly recommend it for an affordable, unique place to eat.
(4)Celeste M.
I've been here many times ordering only vegan meals. First off, for their Thai curries, I can only have the yellow because they put fish oil in the red and green, which is completely unnecessary. The yellow curry is very thick and stodgy, it's good and heartwarming but it isn't the best curry ever. Wish I could order other curries, as my husband has had their green curry many times and says it is good. I've also had a stir fried rice dish without the eggs in it and it was pretty good, but I can't find it on the menu anymore so I think they got rid of it. However, I've tried a vegan Tibetan dish, temo sha tsel, and it was so bland. Kept asking for more spices and flavor and they brought me out a dish of crushed red pepper, I poured the entire thing onto my food and it still didn't add anything. And I also tried their vegan Indian curry, saag sabji, it was so disgusting I had to send it back. I will say though that they are consistently amazing with their lentil soup that comes with every meal. Best lentil soup I've had. Very quiet restaurant with friendly service though.
(3)Kylie C.
An ethnic place my husband actually likes-finally! Super tasty, don't be afraid to get a little experimental. Many people say that the Indian food here is better than at the actual Indian restaurants in B-town. I do love it, but Bombay Cafe is my go-to for Indian. The lentil soup they serve prior to the meal is delicious. We've had almost all of the dumplings, sho-shos, and mo-mos, and you can't go wrong there. Alex usually gets the stir-fried rice on a negative spicy scale, and it's very good for the less adventurous. I prefer the spicy Indian dishes, like the Murgi Curry. Also, try a mango lassie-they're delicious. If you're on a budget, it's better to hit this place during lunch for the better prices, as dinner can get a little expensive. Just don't show up on Tuesday-they're closed! I can't tell you how many times we've forgotten and been disappointed. It's a small and quiet little place for a date as well.
(4)L'Raughn H.
Favorite restaurant in Bloomington. Get the momo and/or their mind blowing yellow curry. The waitstaff is always friendly and the chef often comes out to assure his customers are happy. I've been to LT on many occasions and have never had a bad customer service experience. (In the last 7 years, I'm sure I've been here at least a dozen times.) Most entrees come with lentil soup and a salad with ginger dressing. 100% worth every penny. Save a little dressing for the soup. The flavors go together skippingly. Yes, I said skippingly. I would give LT 5 stars if the building itself was slightly more upscale, it's hardly anything to count against them, in fact it's quite charming inside, just slightly outdated. Regardless, if you're in Bloomington and looking for the most unique and delicious food experience around, you should absolutely visit this restaurant.
(4)Jake M.
Very good cute little place. I know they are known for their dumplings but I tried their Beef Pad Thai and it was very good, lots of chopped carrots, cabbage, and been sprouts, good flavors. Also the service was excellent. The pricing was good as well, would go back.
(4)Ashley J.
Tried the momo, shasha, and shogo dumplings. First time ever eating this type of food and I would only recommend the shasha dumplings. The inside of the place could use a bit of cleaning but the food was good.
(4)Anne J.
Mo-Mos were amazing. I seriously have found my new true love in this place. It was quiet and quaint in the best possible way. The Jasmine tea was so delicious. If you're looking for a really different experience in btown, Anyetsang's is your best bet.
(5)Katie B.
All dinner entrees come with a soup and a salad. The salad dressing was definitely the highlight there. I got the tsel mo mo, vegetarian steamed dumplings, which were very good. Even better was the salsa like sauce they serve them with. There is soy sauce as well. Why only three stars? Well, staff has brought us the wrong food twice when I've been there. But, more importantly (and this is so spoiled American to say), the almost total lack of heating in the house in the winter is just brutal. I've sat in several different areas of the restaurant. One time, I had a vent under my chair blowing cold air up at me the whole time. Another time I could literally feel the cold wind blowing in along the walls. The bathroom was also seriously hole in the wall. These things are minor but they have definitely kept me from returning during the winter.
(3)Kevin P.
The service was 5 stars. Our waiter was very accommodating; we had a 9:00 PM dinner and were the last ones in the restaurant but were not rushed at all. I ordered the Tibetan tea wanting to get the full experience of the restaurant, but my waiter warned me it was an "acquired taste" and let me try it beforehand. Good thing, because I didn't like it but he quickly recommended the chai tea and it was phenomenal, one of the best drinks I've ever had. The food was solid. I'd say that 2 is the perfect spice level so that you can still taste the flavor and not just heat. The Cho Cho (stir fried noodles) with shrimp was good. I also tried the dumplings which were good as well. If you are going for lunch, definitely get the salad over the soup. The soup is fine (for anyone who likes lentil soup), but the homemade dressing that comes with the salad is delicious (it makes up for the small salad). I without a doubt recommend coming here and will be back myself in the near future.
(4)Kay J.
We had a tough time choosing between the exotic offerings on 4th street and settled on Mandalay but they don't serve wine so we took our second choice, Little Tibet. It is not a fancy place and sports lots of posters of the Dali Lama and other Tibetan wonders. Kind of kitchey but pleasant. I'd like to see cloth napkins at dinner. We had the Thai egg rolls. They were were filled with pork and vegetables and came with a tangy sauce. They were deep fried and crispy and delicious. Dinner comes with a light yellow lentil soup. It was a bit dull but salt helped. The salad was also a bit dull but the fresh basil and dressing helped. Next we shared the Cho-Cho with beef and hotness 2. It was served with crispy vegetables (ask for extra tomatoes). The 2 was spicy enough for us neophytes but we could not handle a 3! The Temo-Sha Tsel came with a large serving of Jasmine rice and we had chicken. TONS OF GARLIC - My husband said I have to sleep in the car. The sauce was tasty and the 1 hotness was just right. The bill came to $46 and included two glasses of wine and two cans of soda. Our server Cole really made the evening. He was knowledgeable and gave us some great tips on visiting Bloomington as a tourist. The wine by the glass was limited but adequate. There are no desserts but there is a nice Italian place across the street and tons of bars a block up on Kirkwood. Give Little Tibet a try.
(3)Brittany L.
I've only been once, so I'll keep this short. Solid 4 for food, 2.5 for service. We started with the samosas which were FANtastic. Delicious dipping sauce too. I had momos (meat dumplings) which were tasty, but at $12 for 8 of them I thought pretty steep. My friend had yellow curry with shrimp. At dinner, your meal comes with a teeny tiny salad (with very good dressing) and a small bowl of what I believe was yellow lentil soup (tasty, even on a hot day). I wanted to get the lunch portion because I can't eat all that food but the server said no. The iced chai and sweet lassi we drank were tasty. Thankful for the ice in the lassi on this hot night! This restaurant is in an old house. Cozy interior and neat decor...but if you don't like to sit on top of your fellow diners and feel like you're in their conversation you may be uncomfortable here. It was 95+F the night we went, and the a/c was working hard but not hard enough. The server never smiled and was extremely standoffish. "Are you ready to order?" we weren't. She walked away. "Are you ready now?" we were. She wrote the order down and walked away. When the food came, she actually handed my plate to me, instead of placing it on the table. What? (In case you're wondering, at this point, if this was a cultural thing, this was an American college student who was waiting on us.) She tried to take away my plate while I was still eating without asking me first. The restaurant was likely almost 80 degrees inside (whatever...makes me feel like I'm having an adventure) but we had to beg for refills on our water. We actually watched our server bring it to other tables and skip us. Now I'm wondering if there was some sort of "history" with my friend (who teaches) and the server (maybe he gave her a bad grade...or?)...it would explain A LOT. I'd definitely go back again for the food, but if that server ended up taking care of me I think I'd have to fake an "emergency" and head to one of the other MANY restaurants in the area.
(3)Josh N.
My first time eating Tibetan food was amazing. I will definitely go back. I didn't go too adventurous on my first trip. Lentil soup, salad, thai egg rolls, mo mo (beef dumplings), and sha sha mo mo (chicken dumplings). Very tasty and comforting. A great local place to eat to get away from the typical chain places.
(5)Cate W.
Big fan of this little outfit on 4th street. Sadly, no longer a resident of Bloomington, but I'll say try the MoMo (not a modern art cute-ism, but dumplings) and the gorgeous yellow curry with shrimp. Lunch portions well priced and the right size. The fact that this restaurant is in a house only makes it cozier. Sitting in the garden when the weather is nice is an added bonus.
(4)Julie S.
Little Tibet is fantastic and consistently on point. This review isn't based on a single visit, rather upon the visits I've made over the past six six years to Anyetsang's Little Tibet. When you enter the restaurant you're instructed to sit anywhere you'd like, and if you choose to sit outside (either on the porch or in the beautiful garden) just let them know that you'll be outside and they promptly will bring out menus, water, and place settings. I'm the type of person who genuinely prefers to drink water with a meal over any other type of beverage, so I always just drink water, although I've tried their iced tea and it's delicious. I have never been disappointed by anything on their menu. Normally I start with an order of samosas to share and an order of yellow curry with chicken for dinner. All of their curry entrees are on a scale of one to five for spiciness, I tend to get a three or four for the yellow curry and it suits my tastes just fine. Entrees are served with lentil soup and a green salad with a soy based dressing to start and jasmine rice alongside the entree. In the past I've ordered some of the other dishes, such as the sha balay and the Momo dishes, however I am such a fan of their yellow curry that it's difficult for me to order anything else. This is one of my favorite places to eat in Bloomington, I absolutely love Anyetsang's Little Tibet.
(5)Nikki E.
As Yelp reviewers encouraged, I tried the yellow curry (with chicken), and I ordered pad thai with tofu. It was a Thai kind of night... Both entrees were good, and I really enjoyed the curry (thanks, yelpers!). I ordered spice level 3 for the curry, and wish I had ordered a level up. The pad thai I ordered a level 2, and it was almost perfect. Next time I might ask to have the tofu extra crispy as it seemed like it needed to be cooked or browned a little longer. Like all the things I've had in Bloomington so far, however, is the flavors are, well, subdued, toned down, and really just need to be kicked up another notch. That's why I gave this place 4 instead of 5 stars. I had the food delivered (super fast, told an hour but arrived in 30 minutes, maybe less), so I can't say anything about the service. The restaurant also offered a "back to school" special, so I got two entrees, two salads, two soups, and two drinks for less than $30. Not bad at all! Since they make Indian as well as Tibetan food, I'm sure I'll have Anyetsang's at least a couple more times to experience the other cuisines. UPDATE: I tend to use Yelp for recommendations, so here's mine: try the yellow curry with tofu. It's magically smooth and simply outstanding (I get level 4 heat). The samosas are fantastic and totally worth the price. I also really enjoy the tom kha soup with chicken or tofu, spice level 3 or so. It's thicker than I'm used to, so I actually water it down for a consistency that I like, but it still tastes quite perfect. I only wish that the lemongrass pieces were taken out for easier eating, but no big deal.
(4)Todd F.
A friend and I tried out Little Tibet on a whim, and unfortunately, I wasn't particularly impressed. On the plus side, the server was very friendly and knowledgeable, and he offered some helpful recommendations. On the debit side, the food took a while to come out, even though the place was less than half full, and when it finally did, it lacked flavor. The soup served beforehand is somewhat boring, and our satay chicken appetizer could have used much more seasoning. I had never really tried Tibetan food before, so for my entree, I opted for Mo Mo, the traditional dumpling dish. These tasted slightly more exciting, but I still feel as though they were ultimately a vehicle for the dipping sauces. My friend ordered one of the curries and seemed to really enjoy it; perhaps one would have better luck ordering from the Thai portion of the menu.
(3)Mackenzie W.
After spending most of my life completely underwhelmed by anything that has to do with Thai/Tibetan food, after reading a review in one of my favorite blogs, I decided to try Anyetsang's--and I'm rather pleased that I did. Firstly, though I've tried a few things, what I keep coming back for is the curry. The red curry, to be precise, with chicken, at spice level 2. I love that--I've had it with the tofu too, which is good, but tofu is always a little too soft for me, so generally I stick to the chicken. It's good and creamy and you can taste the different flavors that normally come with curries. For an appetizer, I adore the chicken satay, and the peanut sauce that comes with that is delicious. Now, everyone's always talking about the momos and I don't know if I'm just crazy or not but...I've never been impressed. I think it's because the dough is a bit too thick for me, and the filling too little for the amount of dough. But again, that's a personal preference thing--they were well made and if you like thick dough with stuff in the middle than they're for you. Whatever meal you get (in the evening; I've honestly never done lunch) comes with a soup and a salad. I don't like lentil soup, so the soup isn't my thing, but the salad has some of the best dressing I've tasted. I've had the mango lassies too--delicious and just the perfect sweetness! Now, the thing I love most about Anyetsang's food is not only is it tasty, but you can always make 2-3 meals out of it (unless you're starving and inhale it all, of course.) And on top of being able to make 2-3 meals out of it, which many eateries can account for, it honestly heats up extremely well. The vegetables don't get soggy in a nasty way -- they maintain themselves so that you actually want to eat them. The rice is delicious after two days, and the curry sauce (is it called that? who cares!) is delightfully mingled. Now, it's a 4th street restaurant which means it, like most of them, is a house. Inside is a bit crowded, but nothing overly bad. It's never been overwhelmingly busy when I've been there. I've never had a bad waiter/waitress when I've been there. Everyone's been nice and helpful. One time when I ordered carryout using Btownmenus, the cook came out of the back to tell me that I could save a good two dollars by calling them directly instead -- which was super nice to know! And really, if anyone gives me those hints, then I'll like them. They deliver too, so if you're craving Anyetsang's and don't want to drive/ride the bus to the store (or if it's a Friday/Saturday and you really just don't want to deal with the masses of people who will be hovering down there as they inevitably seem to), you can order and have them bring it to you. The food always ends up showing up perfectly temperatured and sorted. I've never had a problem with it. Over all, I highly suggest it!
(5)Kelly G.
Went here while visiting old friends. While I had heard Snow Lion was THE place to go, my hostess for the weekend insisted we go to Little Tibet. I was fine either way, I just wanted to try Nepalese food for the first time. I have to say I was pretty impressed. EVERYTHING was tasty. The only thing I didn't care for was the lentil soup, but I am not a huge fan of lentil soup so no loss there. The Mo Mos are great, we tried the meat and cheese ones and loved both. The fried patty mo mos (can't remember the name) were also good. In addition I enjoyed the yellow curry (great spice level) and the broccoli fried rice. The two boys with us, 11 and 12, also enjoyed the food (though they ate the mo mo filling and left the wrapper). I literally devoured everything put in front of me, and it was just as delicious the next day. Little Tibet will definitely remain a MUST GO when I visit B-Town.
(4)Quyen W.
Fabulous! This was only my first time, but the mo mo was great! Years ago, I had Tibetan friends make mo mo at home and Little Tibet's was just like those. A portion sized to fill, plus a simple and good lentil soup and salad to start. A friend had the veggie mo mo and loved it as well. I would definately return.
(5)Daniel C.
I've only been there twice but both meals were tasty and CHEAP. Like $6 - $7 for a great, filling meal cheap. There are more expensive options, too. Go.
(4)Stephanie L.
This restaurant was good. In my opinion, nothing really bad... but nothing out of this world wonderful either. It was average. Of the items we ordered on the menu... it was split down the middle as to which ones we felt were good... which ones we felt were lacking... and there was not consistency with the positive or negative reviews. The service was great... very friendly and attentive. Read my full review and see pictures here: thetravellingtastebuds.c…
(3)Heather K.
Little Tibet, you are delicious. Best MO-MO around and your samosas weren't half bad! No, really, they're freaking awesome. Eat here, please. The decor is authentic, the server was sweet, and it's reasonably priced. Yet another place I wish I would have enjoyed more as a student. I'll see you next time I'm in town, no doubt.
(5)Wink B.
Dumplings and butter Tea. Everything else is good too.
(4)Brian Thomas E.
If you're starving I guess this place will keep you from dying but otherwise don't punish yourself. Veggies were over cooked, beef was not seasoned, soups tasted like they were from a can...yeah this place is that bad.
(1)Douglas R.
Best Thai/Tibetan curry dishes in Bloomington, not to mention their Mo-Mo as well. Relaxing atmosphere and friendly waitstaff make this place one of the best restaurants on 4th street for the money.
(4)Tema K.
The food here is very good, with a large range of choices on the menu. The staff is friendly and they do have great curry. They are a bit on the expensive side, so save your pennies if you want a really good meal from them. The only complaint I have is that they are a bit crammed when they get busy and due to size the place can get pretty loud. Overall though it is a good ethnic restaurant. I would recommend it to most people.
(4)Conny K.
Best Restaurant in Town. love the TOM KA Soup!!! best salad before every dish...home made dressing!!!! Mango Lassi!!! It's the best thing you will ever eat.
(5)Meghan L.
this restaurant is one of the only things i miss about bloomington. sometimes i will get this bleary-eyed achey feeling when i'm hungry and realize my heart is crying out for momos. i also love their indian-style curries and the tibetan tea, which has a buttery salty flavor as opposed to sweet. a lunch of aloo gobi + some tibetan tea = perfect combination of sweet and salty. there's also a nice little stone patio with a waterfall and some plants and stuff, which is pleasant for outdoor dinners. this is a great restaurant for date nights and family visits. don't listen to anyone who says the snow lion is the better tibetan restaurant in this town: NOT TRUE!!!
(5)Berrius B.
I had the Lentil soup, samosa, red curry chicken, jasmine tea. I love this place. It's definitely a hole in the wall and not all that attractive, but it still provides a unique setting. The lentil soup and the red curry chicken were excellent. There are a lot of regulars here, mostly of the non-mainstream culture type. Good service.
(4)Matt F.
Best curry in Indiana. You can't go wrong with this place.
(5)Colleen M.
Ok so my boyfriend LOVES their food, especially their dumplings I think. I only went once or twice, nothing struck me as amazing, like he lovesss it! I thought it was a cute place with decent food, but would rather go to Siam house... there just wasn't the flavor I wanted in the dishes my friend and I got... oh well maybe I should give it a second chance...
(3)Ben K.
Avoid Tibetan side of menu in this dank restaurant. They parade Tibetan owner out as some culinary exotica hero, but his Tibetan food would not fool anyone in Katmandu. Maybe he's got the naive undergrads snowed but it's simply not good. They should give this place a good scrubbing, tear off the Tibetan menu and reopen as a Thai place.
(1)Tate B.
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I ate a phenomenal yellow curry with tofu that was probably the best I've ever had. My partner complained a little about the cost ($10+ per entree), but with food this good, I feel it's a deal. You can personalize the spiciness of your dish on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the most mild) - the level 3 was the perfect amount of spice for me. Cozy, comfy atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service. Bodacious curries and noodles. I don't think there is anything else to say but yum - a thousand times yum!
(4)Nolan B.
Little Tibet has a variety of dishes that neither redundant nor bland. Bloomington's Best!
(5)Anthony C.
I found the Tibetan items to be pretty bland. I know actual Tibetan food is utilitarian (lots of Yak!), but it wouldn't hurt to spice up the food a little bit. Next time I will try one of the Thai dishes. The salad appetizer, though, was really good and the dressing was phenomenal. Great decor and service too.
(3)Ben D.
Little Tibet is AWESOME! I wish I had a plate full of their yellow curry in front of me right now! But really, I do highly recommend Little Tibet. It's one of my favorite restaurants in Bloomington... and thats saying a lot. Whenever I visit Bloomington Little Tibet is one of the places that I always try to eat at. It definitely makes my list of must eats in Bloomington.
(5)Ally L.
I've been here a few times, and prefer to go at lunch time where the majority of the entrees are $6.50. I usually get the red curry which is always tasty. Little Tibet has a nice outdoor area and the service was very good. However, they need to make a few updates. Our outdoor table was bowed in the middle so everything kept sliding around, which was annoying for us and the waitress. Also they serve everything on these old plastic plates, so the food takes on that gross 'old plastic' taste and smell.
(3)David C.
We were visiting town for 1st time and relied on a little Yelp research for our first dinner choice and it was great. Quiet summer evening so there were only a few tables. We had samosas, vegi momos and yellow curry with shrimp. All were fabulous. A little chai to end the meal and we walked out completely satisfied.
(5)Julie T.
i love the curry and the samosas! and the little salad. i wish this place was here in portland, so that i could go there all the time.
(5)Laura C.
The food and service were both great. I got Sha Sha Mo Mo (chicken dumplings), which came with salad and soup. The salad was very simple, with a nice soy dressing on the side. The soup was pureed lentils with a very nice flavor. The dumplings were tasty, and not too heavy. The soy and chili dipping sauces were good. An excellent value at under $12 including tax, too.
(3)Michael M.
*Great* curries and the best, homemade chai you've ever had! I could eat there everyday! I recommend the green curry w/steamed tofu... Every meal comes with lentil soup and a small salad w/great, ginger salad dressing. Great samosas, too! It's set in a little, old house on the 4th St. 'restaurant row', just off the main Kirkwood drag, close enough to be accessible, but off the beaten path just enough to feel like you've found your own little secret treasure... and the owners are really Tibetan, and are there everyday. (one caveat, it's a small place, not good for large parties...)
(5)Marina K.
It was a nice place, nice meal. Nothing Special. Very friendly Staff! I like the momos dumplings, as they reminded me of my home and the russian pelemenis. Level 5 spicyness is NOT hot at all though.
(4)Che G.
Poor..poor. poor. Those three words sum up the service, food and the ambience of this place considering the price. I went to this place after reading some great reviews only to be disappointed. I took my mother-in-law there too :). To being with service. Service was not all that. Had to walk up three times to them and ask for hot sauce, water and then tea. They don't bother to check on you once the food is served. Food except for one appetizer was a disappointment.Looks like chef inside the kitchen just wanted to throw something together and get it out of his/her way. Now to the worst part; ambience. Except for the tables and chairs it seemed to me that everything was covered by a thin layer of dust. We were seated next to a window and he window frame was caked with a layer of dust. I looked around to see other things were covered with dust too. Never ever going to repeat. Don't go here.
(1)Laura D.
Little Tibet is, hands down, my favourite restaurant in Bloomington. The ginger house dressing they serve with salad is fantastic. The lentil soup they serve with meals is very light and fresh; made with red lentils and fresh cilantro on top. Their pad thai is consistently better than the specifically Thai restaurants in town. Great curry, great samosas, wonderful Tibetan butter tea. I haven't had a single meal yet that wasn't delicious. Service can get a little slow when busy (it's a small operation), but I've never had any real problems and the wait staff has generally been very responsive and attentive.
(5)Clint U.
The hardest part of reviewing and rating highly ethnic food is trying to stay unbiased with your own biases and paradigms and to go with the flow with the new food. Most of the employees are from Tibet except for a couple of servers. The busboy just arrived from Tibet and commented that this chef (the matriarch) cooks just like his mom did back home. So I asked what he likes to eat at home and after a few minutes of investigative culinary questioning this is what I had...... Green salad: Standard green salad with slivers of carrots and a slice of cucumber. An interesting sesame/soy/vinegar based dressing. Tasty dressing. 3 stars. Curry soup: Thin curry yellowish soup. Bits of vegetables in the soup. Interesting soup...3.5 stars Kham Amdo Thukpa: I was told this is homestyle Tibetan beef stew. This is not like a Western, thick beef stew but more like a beef soup. The noodles are short and thick...sorta like a cross between a wide egg noodle and gnocchi. The beef is thinly sliced and boiled in the soup. Diced green onions are in the soup and hot red pepper flakes accompany the stew. Overall a dish on the light side....very tasty. 4 stars MoMo: This is the Tibetan comfort food and served in the home. Much like pancaked/flattened pot stickers...the taste and texture is very similar. Two dipping sauces were included....a soy based and a hot red pepper based ones. The outer dough was thicker and tougher than most pot sticker skins. The beef was finely ground and had a mildly seasoned (garlic/onion) taste to it. Overall a very enjoyable dish...4 stars. Tibetan food to me was both novel but yet familar. Their cuisine reflects a lot upon their culture....the food is basic but with enough variation to be interesting. Overall this is 4 star cuisine.
(4)Jessica V.
My ALL-TIME favorite IU restaurant! EVerything I have tried there is absolutely delicious, especially the lentil soup, Sha Balay, yellow curry, and Cho Cho with shrimp. If you are getting something spicy (or even if you aren't), try a Thai Iced Tea...it will help mellow out the spiciness! The owner is extremely nice...we went for my sister's graduation and he gave her a traditional Tibetan scarf for good luck! Great decor, great service. No AC but it is worth it!
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