Busy Busy Place
DESCRIPTION: I would suggest that you get there early or make reservations. This was my first time for this type of dinning. The Tibetan Tea was different (buttered and salted). Dumplings made up most menu and where a little oily for myself. I would dine here again.
DATE: 2004-01-26
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 6

Best Food in Town!
DESCRIPTION: I eat at Little Tibet at least 3 times a month. Before one morsel of food is on the table, I'm already enjoying myself -- the atmosphere is cozy, the people are friendly, and who can be anything but happy when looking at photos of Tibet and the Dalai Lama? The food is excellent! When I need comfort food, I order the Kham Amdo Thukpa. The thick noodles in this "stew" are the best part of the whole thing! The mo-mos are also amazing -- I prefer the beef mo-mos, but the chura mo-mos (cheese) are also delicious. Beware -- mo-mos are heavy and filling... and messy! While I don't care for Tibetan Butter Tea, some people take right to it. I usually order Coke or jasmine tea. And a mango lassi after dinner (or lunch) is the perfect way to end the meal. I've lived in Bloomington for over 7 years and I haven't found a restaurant that even comes close to Little Tibet!
DATE: 2004-09-01
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Kham Amdo Thukpa & MoMos

Charming and wholesome
DESCRIPTION: Delicious and filling food spiced to your request, served in a comfortable and eclectic atmosphere that feels very homey, like a backpacker haven in Nepal on the inside and a low-key high-end granola yuppie restaurant on the outside, especially in the summer when the little white lights are on and the goldfish pond is going. Luscious dinner outside in the summer, surrounded by the scent of jasmine and spices - perfect date restaurant for the budget-minded cosmopolitan Romeo who wants to show that he's not some yoik who takes girls to Chili's. Sometimes the service is bad (from cold and distant to outright rude [...]), but if you bring good company you won't miss a thing.
DATE: 2005-02-01
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Their thai dishes, I'm not crazy about the dumplings either.

Recommend
DESCRIPTION: Food was very good, comfortable friendly atmosphere. The wait staff were somewhat less than attentive. Overall an enjoyable experience.
DATE: 2005-03-03
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8

Very friendly and comfortable
DESCRIPTION: I found that the wait staff was extremely polite, something that always makes the food taste better. I have never had a bad meal and sitting outside is always very relaxing. Another plus, they cater to local students by offering healthy, filling meals at resonable prices. Definitely one of the best places in Bloomington!
DATE: 2005-07-20
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Any of the noodle dishes paired with jasmine tea. Wonderful.

Always satisfied
DESCRIPTION: You will find very few places in the U.S serving this kind of food. The atmosphere is intimate and the walls are cluttered with Tibetan posters and other memorabilia. Despite the humble surroundings, the food is divine. I've never had better salad dressing anywhere (I've even dined outside in the restaurant's garden in the rain just to have the house salad dressing). The chura momo (dumplings with swiss cheese and onions) is a dish that I wake up craving at night. Dine outside when the weather is pleasant.
DATE: 2006-03-26
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chura momo; noodles.

yuck
DESCRIPTION: the food is pretty bad: overpriced and cheaply prepared.
DATE: 2006-05-03
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 4

DESCRIPTION: The Snow Lion is IMO the most elegant restaurant in Bloomington. Walk in and with some luck you'll be placed in a room nearly all to yourself, in a low-lit area surrounded by mirrors creating a terrific illusion that the restaurant, which is in fact rather tiny, is quite spacious. There are two or three Snow Lions in America but certainly Tibetan food is extremely rare. The items that are offered are excellent.
DATE: 2000-04-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Curries, Mango Sho (Tibetan milkshake)

Are you kidding me?
DESCRIPTION: Most elegant restaurant? Feels like a cheap truck stop with nice art. The food is always fair, never great, and the service is just ok. I've found hair in my food before! Who knows why I keep getting taken back there?
DATE: 2002-11-09
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : none

DESCRIPTION: I'm going to have to disagree with both of these reviews. Although it has a slightly elegant atmosphere, it certainly isn't a suit and tie restaurant. The layout of the building is very unique, and you'll be tempted to get up and explore while waiting for your food. It is the only place I know of to get tibetan food - and the food will blow you away. It certainly isn't a cheap truck stop.
DATE: 2003-06-11
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : sweet and sour chicken, curry chicken.

DESCRIPTION: Simply the most delicious food I've ever tasted! The Jasha Thukpa is by far my favorite entree. The fried pita bread with hummus is a wonderful start to a meal. The homemade salad dressing is perhaps the best dressing I've ever tasted....completely unique.
DATE: 2003-08-26
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Jasha Thukpa

It is good with super hot meal!!
DESCRIPTION: Why Yes. At here you can taste best (so close to worst though) most hot meal in the indiana. Just try Cook challenge on fried rice or romein and feel the pain every bite.... although this might sounds bed, if you like hot food, you gonna like it. At least I like it. Really.
DATE: 2003-09-03
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8

Not Even CLOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DESCRIPTION: I've eaten at Snow Lion 3 times. I've been disappointed 3 times. When I asked for NO SPICES, the food was so spicey I threw up. When I asked for Thukpa, I got Lo Mein. And it's not so clean... It is certainly not the best food in Bloomington... and in Indiana? Are you nuts? There is another Tibetan restaurant in Bloomington: It's just around the corner from Snow Lion and it is TRADITIONAL TIBETAN FOOD, made by Tibetans from Tibet. Thukpa is thukpa, not lo mein. The atmosphere is much better, the food is head-and-shoulders above the Lion's... I wanted to like Snow Lion, I reallllly did. But it's just not possible! Those of you who like it, stroll around the corner and give <I>the other Tibetan place</I> a try. I'm just passionate about Tibetan food! ...and once you eat real Tibetan food, you will be too!)
DATE: 2004-09-02
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : nothing

DESCRIPTION: Cafe Django has a delightful atmosphere from the inside to the outside. The food is always excellent, as are the servers.
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Sesame Noodles, Curry dishes, Momo

Great breakfasts!
DESCRIPTION: I admit I've only had breakfast here a few times, but it's great. Atmosphere is nice and authentic (aka the Anti-Applebee's), the service is good, and the food is fabulous... and quirky. How about a peanut butter and jelly omlette? I'm not kidding... we tried it...
DATE: 2002-06-04
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8

Great little place
DESCRIPTION: Just North of the Monroe County Library. Great place to listen to live music and get some great food. They have several vegan and vegetarian options. The Spicy Himalayan Potatoes are delicious. Their curries are good too. Menu lists what is vegan. Decent prices and good value.
DATE: 2005-05-23
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Spicy Himalayan Potatoes