About Sherpa Kitchen

Let me introduce you to Sherpa Kitchen Restaurant, a warm and welcoming Nepalese restaurant tucked into Boulder’s food scene at 5290 Arapahoe Ave B, Boulder, CO 80303, United States, a spot I often recommend when someone asks for something comforting yet full of character. From the moment you hear about it, Sherpa Kitchen feels less like a typical eatery and more like an invitation into Nepalese culture, where food is meant to be shared, savored, and talked about. The menu leans into hearty comfort food while still offering lighter, healthy options, so whether you’re craving rich curries, small plates to sample a bit of everything, or clearly labeled vegetarian and vegan options, there’s always something that fits the mood. I like how flexible the experience is too, because you can settle in for a relaxed dine-in meal, enjoy outdoor seating on a pleasant Boulder day, or keep things easy with takeaway or delivery when life gets busy. The drink selection quietly rounds things out, with beer, wine, and alcohol available to pair naturally with the bold, spiced flavors coming out of the kitchen. What really stands out to me is how approachable everything feels; even if you’re new to Nepalese food, the dishes are familiar enough to feel comforting while still offering something new in every bite. Happy-hour food makes it an easy go-to for casual meetups, and the overall vibe stays laid-back rather than fussy, which suits the neighborhood perfectly. When I talk about Sherpa Kitchen, I’m usually talking about a place where you can slow down, eat well, and feel taken care of, whether you’re popping in for a quick meal or lingering a little longer over shared plates and good conversation. It’s the kind of neighborhood restaurant that works for weeknights, casual dates, and group dinners alike, especially when you want food that feels generous, nourishing, and thoughtfully prepared without any unnecessary formality.

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Business Info

From the business

From the business

+ Identifies as women-owned

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Comfort food

+ Happy-hour food

+ Healthy options

+ Small plates

+ Vegan options

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

+ Wi-Fi

+ Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Quiet

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

+ LGBTQ+ friendly

+ Tourists

Planning

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
    05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
    05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
    05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
    05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
    05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
    05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
    05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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5290 Arapahoe Ave B, Boulder, CO 80303, United States

Reviews

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Five stars for both the food and the people. Especially the tandoori momo which is super smoky and burst of flavors. We like Crispy, saucy, and flavorful chowmin. The naan is very fluffy and the chicken tikka just melts in your mouth.Good food = good mood will definitely be back soon.

- renu shahi -

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The Rogan chicken curry was better than average. I recommend what I ordered, 4 out of 5 on the spice chart. I'd say it's a little hotter than Madras-level spice, which is enough heat for most people. The garlic naan was very good, as were the samosas. The Dahl soup was rushed, so the lentils were a little too firm, but the flavour was correct. It would be better if they blended at least half the lentils for a thicker consistency and cooked it a bit longer. If you like good simple lager beer, the Taj Mahal beer is excellent. The servers are really nice. I would say the place could use a deep clean, especially the bathroom.

- Mr No -

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This place is genuinely fantastic in every way. I’m completely in love with their food!!! Really reasonable prices for how delicious the food is. I have ordered for pick up, delivery and dined in before. Flavors are all consistent but I did especially join my dine in experience. I usually order the butter chicken, mango lassi and appetizer platter (love their momos and samosas!! They are WOW). The butter chicken is also amazing and comes with generous amounts of meat. Chicken biryani here is also great with really tender chicken, though I wish there was almost a bit less spices? It’s almost too many flavors of spices that don’t feel all combined but still really delicious. They’re really clean with glass table tops and servers cleaning right after (I actually would like to recommend they be more careful about spraying the cleaning product in the vicinity of customers). For example spraying into the rag or blocking the direction of an eating customer / spraying away. Bathroom is also very clean which is always a great sign of the cleanliness of a restaurant. Overall I will come back time and time again and I miss this place when I’m away!

- Sara -

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RJ welcomed me in with grace and said I must try the tandoori chicken momos andddddd you can see why

- Erik Douds -

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Our favorite lunch place in Boulder! We’ve been known to go multiple times per week lol. They have a great lunch special deal that has the perfect spread of food + portions. Always hits the spot, and the folks there are always welcoming. Despite it being casual, this is where we bring out-of-town friends to show them the best of Boulder.

- Savanah -

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In a world of indian restaurants with an empty dining room and bustling takeout service, the dining room at this place was packed which immediately got me excited. i got the Lamb vindaloo, asking for it as spicy as possible, and it was 10/10 good. well balanced, made me sweat, perfect. Naan was chewy and not crispy in the best way, like a well developed pizza crust. Shared the veggie tandori dumplings (momo) and was very solid. will be back soon

- jkpttr -

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This is such a hidden gem in Boulder. We were in town for a day, and stumbled upon Sherpa Kitchen when looking for authentic Nepalese restaurants (we love our momos and curries), and we're SO GLAD we did!! The food is fantastic, ambience is warm and welcoming, and the service and hospitality are top notch. My wife got the chicken thali and loved it - the chicken curry, saag paneer, chana masala, dal, and kheer were sumptuous. I got the steamed veg momos and was instantly transported to my happy place! The chutney was perfect, and the momos were juicy, moist, and flavorful - the dough-to-veggie ratio was spot on (trust me, I'm a bit of snob when it comes to momos). Do yourself a favor and visit this place. I wish the owners could bring this restaurant to Atlanta - I would consider traveling to Colorado just for this food :)

- Nattu Srikrishnan -

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