House Salad
A crisp, refreshing bed of fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced carrots, red onions, and seasonal greens, lightly tossed in aromatic house dressing.
A crisp, refreshing bed of fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced carrots, red onions, and seasonal greens, lightly tossed in aromatic house dressing.
Chilled homemade yogurt blended with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, delicately spiced with toasted cumin seeds and fresh cilantro.
Thin, light, and wafer-crispy roasted lentil crackers served crisp and warm.
Crispy fried lentil papadum topped with a zesty mix of diced onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, and tangy sweet tamarind chutney.
Crispy fried dough crisps, tender potatoes, and chickpeas tossed with authentic chaat masala, diced cucumbers, onions, green chilies, and sweet-and-sour chutneys.
Warm savory vegetable samosas crushed and layered with chaat masala, chopped onions, cucumbers, green chilies, sweet tamarind, and tangy mint chutney.
Classic Mumbai street food snack featuring airy puffed rice tossed with sweet tamarind, refreshing mint sauce, diced onions, green chilies, and cilantro.
Traditional Nepalese potato salad tossed with julienned carrots, cucumbers, green peas, green chilies, toasted brown sesame seeds, cumin, and aromatic spices.
Comforting, slow-simmered broth with shredded chicken and fragrant Himalayan herbs and spices.
Hearty vegetable soup prepared with seasonal garden vegetables simmered in a warm, aromatic spiced broth.
A grand sampler platter featuring Vegetable Samosas, crispy Onion Bhaji, Vegetable Pakoras, Cheese Pakoras, and Mirchi Pakoras served with mint and tamarind chutneys.
Chef's signature tandoori meat selection showcasing smoky Tandoori Chicken, tender Chicken Tikka, and seasoned Lamb Seekh Kebab grilled in a clay oven.
Classic Nepalese steamed dumplings packed with spiced minced chicken, herbs, and aromatics, served with signature Himalayan spiced tomato chutney.
Handcrafted steamed dumplings stuffed with seasoned minced vegetables and aromatic spices, accompanied by signature tomato chutney.
Deep-fried chicken dumplings with a crispy exterior and juicy spiced chicken center, served with house tomato chutney.
Crispy golden fried dumplings stuffed with spiced vegetables and herbs, served with traditional Himalayan tomato dipping sauce.
Crispy fried chicken momos wok-tossed in a fiery sauce with sautéed onions, bell peppers, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and Sichuan pepper.
Golden vegetable momos tossed in a pan with bell peppers, onions, red chilies, curry leaves, and fragrant Sichuan peppers for an extra spicy kicked bite.
Nepalese-style wok-fried noodles tossed with tender chicken strips, fresh julienned vegetables, and a unique blend of Himalayan spices.
Stir-fried noodles cooked Nepalese style with crispy garden vegetables, garlic, ginger, and aromatic Indian-Himalayan spices.
Wok-tossed stir-fried noodles cooked with succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and savory Himalayan spices.
Traditional Nepalese grilled dish featuring cast-iron charred boneless chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, mustard oil, and authentic Himalayan spices.
Smoky cast-iron barbecued boneless lamb marinated in ginger, garlic, toasted mustard oil, and authentic Nepali spices.
Crispy fried onion fritters dipped in spiced garbanzo chickpea flour batter with Himalayan spices, served with tamarind and mint chutneys.
Assorted fresh garden vegetables coated in seasoned chickpea flour batter and fried until crispy and golden brown.
Succulent chicken pieces coated in seasoned garbanzo flour batter and deep-fried to crisp perfection.
Fresh homemade cottage cheese cubes dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep-fried until soft inside and crispy outside.
Crispy spiced chicken morsels stir-fried with fragrant curry leaves, garlic, sliced onions, and crisp bell peppers.
Crispy cone-shaped pastry filled with spiced potatoes, green peas, and fragrant herbs, deep-fried to golden perfection and served with house chutneys.
Flaky golden pastry stuffed with minced lamb, sweet green peas, and authentic Himalayan spices.
Savory crisp pastry cones stuffed with spiced minced chicken, green peas, and traditional spices.
Juicy shrimp stir-fried in a fiery wok with sliced bell peppers, onions, red chilies, curry leaves, and crushed Sichuan peppers.
Tender chicken pieces sautéed with crisp bell peppers, onions, whole red chilies, curry leaves, and spicy Sichuan pepper.
Homemade paneer cubes tossed in a wok with sweet bell peppers, onions, curry leaves, and hot red chilies.
Fresh homemade paneer cheese cubes simmered in a delicately spiced, velvety spinach cream sauce.
Fresh potatoes and tender green beans cooked with mild Nepalese spices, ginger, ripe tomatoes, and fresh garden herbs.
Traditional Himalayan curry combining tender potatoes, bamboo shoots, and black-eyed peas cooked with aromatic herbs.
Yellow lentils tempered in a traditional Nepalese wok with sizzling garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, and herbs.
Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in a luxurious butter and cream sauce with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
Fiery Goa-style vegetable curry simmered with mixed vegetables in a tangy vinegar, garlic, and red chili sauce.
Sweet green peas and tender potato cubes cooked in a spiced onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic curry.
Tender chickpeas and fresh spinach leaves slow-cooked with aromatic Himalayan spices.
Slow-simmered black lentils and kidney beans cooked overnight with butter, cream, ginger, tomatoes, and herbs.
Fresh cauliflower florets and potato cubes sautéed with mild Indian spices, ginger, and garlic.
Tender chickpeas cooked in a robust, tangy blend of North Indian spices, tomatoes, and onions.
Fire-roasted eggplant mashed and sautéed with aromatic Mughlai spices, onions, tomatoes, and a cream finish.
Mashed vegetable and paneer cheese dumpling balls simmered in a creamy, velvety cashew sauce with herbs.
Fresh green beans cooked in a smooth, creamy coconut milk gravy infused with subtle spices.
Garden vegetables cooked in a delicate cashew nut and cream sauce, adorned with dried fruits and mild spices.
Seasoned spinach cooked with golden potatoes and subtle Himalayan spices.
Tender fresh okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices.
Homemade paneer cheese stir-fried with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and freshly ground kadhai spices.
Fresh paneer cubes and green peas simmered in a luscious tomato, onion, and cream sauce.
Scrambled paneer cottage cheese sautéed with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and herbs.
Pan-fried paneer cubes sautéed with peppers and cooked in a tangy, spicy spiced tomato gravy.
Homemade paneer cooked in a rich, velvety tomato and butter cream sauce.
Clay-oven roasted paneer cubes cooked in an onion, tomato, and aromatic spiced cream sauce.
Rich, fragrant coconut chicken curry prepared with authentic Madras masala spices and curry leaves.
Classic Butter Chicken featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich tomato, ghee, and cream sauce with mild spices.
Tandoori-roasted boneless chicken chunks folded into a creamy tomato sauce with garlic, ginger, and spices.
Traditional cardamom-flavored chicken curry cooked in an onion and tomato sauce with Indian spices.
Tender boneless chicken simmered in a delicately spiced creamed spinach gravy.
Boneless chicken cooked in a mild, velvety cashew and almond cream gravy with delicate herbs.
Fiery Goan chicken curry cooked with red chilies, vinegar, garlic, and hot spices.
Traditional Nepalese bone-in chicken curry cooked with authentic herbs and Himalayan spices, served with Basmati rice.
Boneless chicken wok-cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and freshly crushed spices, served with Basmati rice.
Clay-oven roasted boneless lamb chunks folded into a luxurious creamy sauce infused with Himalayan spices. Served with Basmati rice.
Highly seasoned, fiery lamb curry cooked in a tangy vinegar, garlic, and chili sauce. Served with Basmati rice.
Fresh lamb cooked with green chilies, onions, tomatoes, and herbs in a spicy gravy. Served with Basmati rice.
Savory coconut lamb curry cooked with traditional Madras masala and South Asian herbs. Served with Basmati rice.
Tender lamb cooked in an almond and cashew nut creamy sauce with subtle spices. Served with Basmati rice.
Cardamom-scented lamb curry slow-cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices. Served with Basmati rice.
Boneless lamb pieces simmered in a creamed spinach sauce with herbs. Served with Basmati rice.
Minced lamb cooked with green peas, onions, tomatoes, and Himalayan spices. Served with Basmati rice.
Authentic Nepalese-style bone-in goat meat curry slow-cooked with mountain herbs and spices. Served with Basmati rice.
Tender goat cooked with green chilies, onions, tomatoes, and fiery Himalayan spices. Served with Basmati rice.
Succulent shrimp cooked in a fiery vinegar, garlic, and red chili vindaloo sauce. Served with Basmati rice.
Savory shrimp coconut curry prepared with Madras spices and curry leaves. Served with Basmati rice.
Shrimp simmered in a mild almond and cashew nuts cream sauce. Served with Basmati rice.
Shrimp slow-cooked in a cardamom-scented tomato-onion curry sauce. Served with Basmati rice.
Shrimp delicately spiced and folded into a creamy tomato tikka sauce. Served with Basmati rice.
Shrimp cooked in a rich ghee butter and creamy tomato sauce. Served with Basmati rice.
Mahi Mahi fish fillet pieces tandoor-roasted and cooked in chef's special spiced creamy gravy. Served with Basmati rice.
Coastal Goan fish curry cooked in a fragrant coconut milk sauce with mustard seeds and spices.
Fish fillets stewed in a spicy vinegar, red chili, and garlic vindaloo gravy. Served with Basmati rice.
Fish cooked with hot green chilies, bell peppers, onions, and spices. Served with Basmati rice.
Fish fillets simmered in a velvety almond cashew cream sauce. Served with Basmati rice.
Juicy shrimp cooked in a spiced creamed spinach sauce. Served with Basmati rice.
Aromatic long-grain Basmati rice sautéed with toasted cumin seeds and melted butter.
Basmati rice cooked with green peas, cumin seeds, and butter.
Fragrant Basmati rice infused with real saffron strands and green peas.
Saffron-infused Basmati rice slow-cooked with seasonal vegetables, herbs, and spices, served with Mix Raita.
Saffron Basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, herbs, and Himalayan aromatics, served with Mix Raita.
Fragrant saffron Basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of lamb and rich spices, served with Mix Raita.
Saffron Basmati rice cooked with juicy spiced shrimp and fresh herbs, served with Mix Raita.
Traditional saffron Basmati rice slow-cooked with tender bone-in goat meat and spices, served with Mix Raita.
Minced lamb seasoned with Himalayan herbs and spices, skewered and char-grilled in a clay tandoor. Served with Basmati rice, raw onions, and lemon.
Bone-in chicken marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled in the tandoor oven. Served with Basmati rice, onions, and lemon.
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices, char-broiled in clay tandoor. Served with Basmati rice and lemon.
Boneless chicken marinated in sour cream, cheese, and mild spices, tandoor-roasted until tender. Served with Basmati rice.
Traditional leavened flatbread freshly baked against the clay wall of a tandoor oven.
Soft tandoori naan topped with crushed minced garlic and fresh chopped cilantro.
Unleavened bread stuffed with finely chopped onions, herbs, and fresh cilantro.
Whole wheat flatbread baked in the clay tandoor oven. Vegan friendly.
Fiery naan bread stuffed with garlic, chopped green chilies, and cilantro, baked in the tandoor.
Whole wheat puffy deep-fried flatbread.
Large fluffy leavened fried bread with a soft interior.
Multi-layered whole wheat flatbread baked in the clay tandoor oven.
Whole wheat flatbread filled with spiced mashed potatoes and herbs, tandoor-baked.
Tandoori naan stuffed with shredded firm paneer cottage cheese and spices.
Naan bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb and cilantro.
Assorted basket featuring plain Naan, Garlic Naan, and Onion Naan.
Sweet naan bread stuffed with cherries, cashews, and coconut flakes.
High-grade Indian black tea simmered with milk, fresh ginger, and crushed cardamom pods.
Chilled, rich, and creamy churned yogurt drink sweetened with rose water.
Refreshing churned yogurt blended with sweet mango puree, served cold.
Creamy beverage made with sweet mango pulp milk and vanilla ice cream.
Situated on South Michigan Avenue, just a short walk from the Field Museum and CTA transit lines, Nepal House (South Loop) delivers an authentic bridge between traditional Himalayan gastronomy and classic North Indian culinary arts. Grounded in the aromatic traditions of Nepal and North India, the kitchen focuses on scratch cooking, using signature mountain herbs, mustard oil, and clay-tandoor roasting to craft deeply soothing regional dishes.
The dining room offers a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere anchored by large front windows that look out onto South Loop's vibrant streetscape. Soft light, cozy seating, and understated traditional decor make it an inviting spot for post-museum lunches, casual weeknight dinners, or group gatherings seeking hearty, communal sharing.
Entrees generally range from $16 to $30 per person, yielding notably generous portion sizes. Plates are designed for sharing, with rich curry bowls, expansive baskets of warm naan, and orders of ten thick momos providing ample nourishment that frequently leaves diners with second meals to take home.
Nepal House excels in accommodating diverse dietary requirements, offering an expansive lineup of plant-based curries such as Aloo Tama Bodi and Saag Chana, alongside extensive gluten-free options. The kitchen is notably receptive to personal customization, including spice adjustments and requests for lighter oil preparations. Given its proximity to major South Loop attractions, it is an ideal post-sightseeing stop; note that street parking can be tight, so taking public transit or rideshares is recommended.
1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
1150 S Michigan Ave Near, Chicago, IL 60605
1416 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
888 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Yes, Nepal House offers numerous naturally vegan options, including traditional Nepalese specialties like Aloo Tama Bodi (bamboo shoots, black-eyed peas, and potatoes) and Janeko Daal, as well as whole-wheat Tandoori Roti. The kitchen can also modify many vegetable dishes to be prepared dairy-free upon request.
LOGGER: Absolutely. The kitchen prepares dishes to order and can adjust heat levels anywhere from mild to extra spicy. They are also happy to accommodate requests for lower oil content across curries, saag, and stir-fried options.
Handcrafted and offered steamed, deep-fried, or wok-tossed in a fiery chili-Sichuan sauce, Nepal House MoMos are stuffed with seasoned minced meats or vegetables infused with Himalayan herbs and paired with a signature spiced tomato chutney.
Portions are notably substantial. Appetizer dumpling orders come with 10 pieces, samosas are oversized, and curries come paired with fragrant Basmati rice, making dishes very easy to share across the table.
Located at 1301 S Michigan Ave, the restaurant is approximately 1.5 blocks from major CTA bus connections and within easy walking distance of the Field Museum and Museum Campus, making it a convenient stop for sightseeing lunches and evening dinners.
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