the service was amazing and the owner was so sweet and funny!! We loved the food and they are so accommodating and happy to help us! 10/10 would 100% recommend to anyone in the area read more

This place was real good. Went for dinner, got the Chicken Choila, Khasi ko Pakku (goat with bone), kuchumbar salad and garlic naan. The food was delicious. I don't know which I liked better. We got medium spice, which was bordering on too spicy, but we made it through. I'd probably still get medium next time. We will be back. read more

Great food and great Service. I'll start with our server, Santos. If you have any kind of dietary restrictions. Santos is well versed and can give you specific recommendations as well as to let you know how it would be prepared. Our group was blown away by this. Personally, I had the Vegetable Nepali Thali, medium spicy. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'd order it again and maybe try some meat the next time. Will I be back? You damn right, I AM! Parking is sometimes limited right in front of the restaurant, but there is plenty of parking real close by. You got Parking lot 4 on B Street and the Cinemark parking garage nearby on Foothill blvd. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Vegetable Nepali Thali - Medium Spicy - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

A small tucked away place, in downtown hayward where it can be easily missed. Definitely worth checking out, First time having momos, so was wondering what it tasted like. Service was very meh, not much people in the resturant and still nobody greeted, or checked on us throughout the time spent here while we tried to order, get the check, etc. 3.5/5 - Garlic Naan - Usually our go-to any time we get some curry. However all the garlic was burnt on this one. Tasted nothing but burnt flavor of the garlic overpowering everything 3.8/5 - Butter Naan - Generous portions, and was very crispy and fluffy, perfect to scoop up naan with. Butter is not spread well though as it was only in the middle. Would of made the dish better. 3/5 - Jhol Momo - Excited to try the dish. Presentation looks good, however the soup flavor was not great on top of it the momo was just very spicy overpowering any flavor in the momo itself. Soup is nutty but not much else comes through. Felt bland other than spice. 4/5 - Sadheko Momo - These fried momos were better than the soup ones. Crispy and has great spices to pair with it. Can't go wrong with these and worth to order. 4.2/5 - Butter Chicken - Classic curry. Very buttery, creamy and tangy with spices hitting you all around. Definitely cant go wrong. Generous amount of chicken to go with it as well. 3.5/5 - Tandoori chicken - Felt a bit dry, overall. Flavor is good and decently tender, but slightly overcooked where it sticks to the bone and not as easily to eat. Had better ones elsewhere, just could be better executed on cooking time. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

First things first, our waiter Santos was very accommodating when we told him my sister was Vegan. He was able to explain which dishes were vegan and which could be made vegan. The food was great, but a bit on the salty side for my family. This was our first time trying Nepalese cuisine and I would come again but ask them less salty. My favorite was chili paneer! read more

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Decent Nepalese food! The owner is super sweet. We went around 11am so we beat the lunch rush. The interior is cozy and homey. There aren't too many tables but I am not sure how packed they usually get. The food is warm and cozy, but nothing too inspiring or memorable. If you're in the area, this is a great contender, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

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Food was excellent. Ordered butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, aloo gobi, naan and rice. Every dish was well proportioned and very tasty. Service was very on spot and attentive to the needs of the customer. Cozy atmosphere. This place is well worth a visit. read more

I was craving some butter chicken so I decided to check this place out. Ordered the chicken momo, butter chicken, garlic/cheese naan, and chicken thali. The chicken momo is similar to a Chinese steamed dumpling and was a perfect plate for sharing as an appetizer. The butter chicken makes you scrape the bowl for every last drop. The naan was warm and flavorful I could not stop eating. The chicken thali is a nice meal set but I would prefer to order other dishes separately with a side of rice. This place is small inside and limited on tables so I would definitely try to beat the dinner rush and come early or order take out. There is plenty of parking with a free parking garage near by. The service was a little slow because there was only one server that was serving dishes and taking orders/payments-- he was hardworking though and very kind! There is another location opening in Livermore soon. I will be back for the butter chicken and warm naan! read more

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Nice Nepal restaurant that serves late into the night for pick up or dine in. Very clean from what I gathered. The goat curry and naan and a Nepal beer was what I needed fr a late night craving. read more

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My 4 Stars is for the food! All dishes we tried had amazing flavor. Staff were friendly. My request to the owner: Update your menu. My only disappointment with this place was the menu and tabletop sign had the drink menu which showed you can order a glass of wine (I love a glass of wine with my meal). However, I was told they no longer offer glasses and I need to purchase the bottle instead. I did not feel like I wanted to finish a whole bottle to myself for dinner on a Monday evening so I stuck with water. If re-printing menus is too expensive, I suggest blanking out that option on your current menus. I just checked the menu for this establishment on Yelp, and it clearly states "All wines served by GLASS or bottle". I will return for the food, because it was a very good meal, but probably for pickup so I can enjoy it with my wine at home. read more

Very good. Chicken tikka masala is better then the butter chicken. Dip the garlic naan into the sauce. Small portions. $55 for butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, rice, and 2 orders of garlic naan. Note: got the mild version. A little too much salt overall. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Chicken Tikka Masala with garlic naan and rice - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

The food, the service, and the environment was great! We loved everything we ate. Our waitress gave us the best suggestions and options as we had so many questions about the menu because we've never had Nepalese food before. She was so helpful and gave the best service! Santos was also a delight to have. He served our food and explained which was vegan and what wasn't. One of our friends was vegan, so he was trying to be considerate of that and thought it was so sweet. We ate so much and still had so much food left over! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try something new! read more

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The Jhol momo (dumpling) is so good it's just excellent. It has authentic Nepali taste. I recently moved to Castro valley and this has become my favorite restaurant and the owner Mr. Dhananjaya is also a very friendly person. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Jhol Momo (Vegetable-8pcs) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Their Nepali thali has amazing dal and gulab jamun. Their momos have thin skins, just the way I prefer. Only their chai felt "can be improved". The service was quick and friendly. The place felt a little small ish though. Although we would go again for the food. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Nepali thali - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Came in close to 12pm on a Wednesday and there was one party of 2 in the restaurant. Ordered the goat lunch combo and my friend got the lamb combo. The food took a long time to come out, past 12:30. After the meal, I felt content and not full, although I didn't eat much of my rice and I barely ate the pickled veggies (it's just not for me). Nothing was amazing and the goat was a little tough. Not sure if I'd come back on my own but if friends wanted to come, I wouldn't be opposed to it unless I was in a rush. Service was very attentive. There was only one server and it was really empty. Bathroom was bright and clean. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Goat lunch combo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

I hate writing bad reviews, but I gave this place two chances. Just to be clear, this review is based on delivery orders, not dine-in service. After seeing so many rave reviews about their butter chicken, I decided to try it along with basmati rice and garlic and cheese naan. Unfortunately, none of it was good. Everything lacked flavor to the point where I actually stopped eating for a second to make sure I wasn't sick everything tasted flat and oily. The butter chicken had tons of oil floating on top, and even after stirring it, it just separated again. The pieces of chicken were tiny and swimming in oil, not sauce. This was my first time trying the butter chicken, but my second time ordering from Aama's overall, and both times were disappointing. Sadly, I won't be ordering again read more

Aama's Kitchen - Oily Butter Chicken - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

This cute and comfortable restaurant in downtown Hayward is a gem. I especially like the Gobi Manchurian, the Butter Chicken, and the Coconut Chicken. My dining companions have also championed the Biryanis and Momos. Sometimes you do have to flag down the server, but they are always friendly and responsive. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Gobi Manchurian - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

The food here is packed with delicious flavor! We ordered the butter chicken with garlic naan, chili chicken momos & jhol chicken momos. We were slightly early for pick up, but the staff was very kind, offering us to have a seat at one of the empty tables. Butter Chicken (9/10) - full of flavor with a super creamy and velvety texture! Pairs really well with their garlic cilantro naan, the bread really helps to soak up some of the oil. Chili momo (9/10) - juicy chicken dumplings coated in a thick, sweet and sour sauce. Once again, the flavors on this were incredible - don't be intimidated by the chili in the name, this is very mildly spicy! The chili sauce has more of a bell pepper flavor than spiciness. Jhol momo (8/10) - soupy, warming with a slight kick. The special soup is slightly tangy, delicious with those plump, meaty dumplings! read more

Aama's Kitchen - Jhol Chicken Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Amazing food. Enjoyed everything we ordered. A little of a Wait so bring good company. Friendly service. Street parking. Thanks! read more

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As soon as our group of five walked into Aama's Kitchen, our noses signaled that we were at the right place. A nice aroma of spices and herbs permeated the air. The owner gave us a warm welcome and handed us the menus. After I asked him for suggestions, he recommended we order momos and Khasi Ko Pakku- goat meat marinated in aromatic spices cooked on low flame and garnished with seasonal fresh herbs. We took his suggestions and requested the chili momos and the Jhol momos, plus the goat meat dish, paneer tiki masala and the Gobi Manchurian, with some butter naan and garlic cilantro naan. When the food came, everything looked and smelled so good. The momos were great, especially the chili momos, even though at medium spicy it made my nose dripped. The goat meat was a bit tough to chew, but it was incredibly flavorful with the spices. The naans were perfect with the paneer tiki masala. We washed our foods down with some really thick mango lassis and masala chai that has a hint of cardamom. For dessert we had the pistachio and mango kulfi (hand made ice cream), and the incredibly warm and satisfying rice pudding. The owner checked in on us regularly and asked for feedback. This is a very cozy restaurant, with great food and service, so we will be back. read more

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Aama Kitchen has never let me down! Their service is always warm, friendly, and goes above and beyond every time. I recently ordered the Panipuri with sweet tangy chickpeas, and I loved how they thoughtfully placed the chickpeas inside the hollow puff crackers--it made the whole eating experience so much more enjoyable and fun. The Chicken Butter is equally delicious--perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice, never overwhelming. I always leave Aama Kitchen feeling satisfied and looking forward to my next meal! read more

Aama's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

We have been meaning to try this place for awhile now and are glad we did but surprised at the wait times for the food. We ordered garlic cheese naan, chili momos, and the aloo Gobi. Everything that we ate was made fresh and seasoned well. The chili momos had great flavor and even with the vegetables and sauce were very crispy. The aloo Gobi had tender potatoes, cauliflower, and other veggies in rich sauce. And the garlic cheese naan was fresh, though the cheese fell to one side of the naan. My partner enjoyed his Nepali beer and I enjoyed mango drink (though my partner said the mango tasted canned). We were very surprised at the wait times though. It took over 20 minutes to get our momos. Then probably another 30 minutes to get our aloo ghobi and naan. A staff member apologized saying that the wrong dish was made initially. But we waited over an hour for the food, and that was not ideal. But overall, you can tell the food is made fresh and that they put a lot of care into the food. There is a public parking lot diagonally across the street. The space is smaller than you'd think, with around 7-8 tables. And it was a weeknight but very full and at one point people were waiting to be seated. read more

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Omg. My daughter and I are back in the Bay Area for shopping. We went to late movie and by the time it let out we were starving. We see a pizza place on corner that was still open. But wait, momos shop is open also. Let's go there instead. We can have pizza anytime. We ordered jhol momo and lamb tika masala. This has got to be the best lamb curry I've had!! So tender and the spice level perfectly medium. The momo in the curry sauce also excellent. Damn I wish I could come to the bay more often. The food up here is so diverse and delicious!! read more

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Food was absolutely delicious. Started with the vegetable samosas which were fabulously paired with two delicious sauces. Chili momo seasoned and cooked very well. Butter chicken was so creamy and heavenly that I can't wait to get it again. Many naan bread options, I wish I could have tried them all. I'm not sure if they were shorted staffed or if it is just the that type of restaurant but the three of us were there for two hours and not all tables had guests. Fortunately we were not in a hurry ...just didn't expect to be there that long. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Butter chicken, rice, garlic cheese naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Wow! We ordered 5 dishes today and all of them were delicious!!! Service was excellent and the menu clearly labels what's gluten and dairy free, vegan and vegetarian options. Will definitely be back! read more

Food is good. Chicken momo feels undercooked due to texture but it's delicious with the sauce and I'm sure it's fully cooked. Butter chicken is 8/10 but it's a bit pricey for only a few pieces of meat. Wish more meat or even if they added veggies it would be worth it. Overall not a bad place to try but just a bit steep for portion size. read more

When ever I run across a "himaylan" restaurant I check to see if they have C-momo on the menu and if not I call to see if they can make it. This place had C-momo as well a Jhol momo. So I proceeded with delivery order. My food came quickly and I was excited to did into my c-momo. There was a huge portion of 8 and it was Nepalese spice. I was brought back to Nepal in a restaurant near in Boudhanath, I first had c momo. You might want to clarify if you order to make less spicy. I also ordered curry chicken thali and they had a door dash special on the Naan breads. FYI, in Nepal naan is not really served. That an Indian and tourist thing. There was so much food and I was pleasantly surprised to find side of achar included. The yogurt mixture I was a little iffy on. One thing about Indian/himaylan food, it can be a little over salted. I can tell cuz you get full quicker at the salt bloat sets in about c 15 mins later. I'll definitely order again or try to come to dine in. Im wanting to try the johl momo to see if its comparable to what I had in Pokphara. Now if I could find a Nepalese restaurant that serves Sel Roti on the regular I'll be set. read more

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Open late in Hayward Authentic Dependable food Huge menu Lots of vegetarian options Friendly service read more

Service very friendly. We called to order pickup and they said it would be ready in 30 mins-- we arrived 30 mins later and I waited about 20 more minutes for my food. They were very polite though. Food is ok-- not the most amazing food, but it has flavor. I appreciate that they have gluten free markers on their menu. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

The absolute very best Nepalese/indian/Himilayan food in Hayward. We come here all the time!

Great service, nice set up, and best of all good tasting food. There was so much flavor and variety of dishes. This was a nice little gem found in Hayward!!! read more

Aama's Kitchen - Pistachio Kulfi - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Our first visit to this restaurant for dinner and we were very happy we chose to dine here. My wife and I were warmly greeted, and our cold Nepal Ice beer was quickly served. We started with vegetable samosa, and it was served very hot with two tasty dipping sauces. We also had chili momo and asked for medium spice. The sauce on the momos was very flavorful and had the right amount of spice for our tastes. Our third dish was paneer tandoori tikka, and the portion was very adequate with nice large cubes of cheese. The spice level was again perfect for us. With these dishes we enjoyed the garlic cilantro naan and it was the right choice for scooping up any remaining sauce. Our overall experience was excellent from the warm service to the fresh, hot and well-prepared food. We look forward to returning soon. read more

We walked in Friday at 8pm and was able to get a table for 3. Small restaurant but two tables just finished so we didn't have to wait. But every table was already taken. It's expensive for the portion size for the curries and dishes. The naans were crispy and thin. Nothing was overly salty. Meats were tender and dishes were flavorful. Doesn't seem like there was a lot of ghee at all. You pay the bill at the cashier. Parking is on the street or parking lots nearby. What we ordered: Chicken chili momo, Grilled eggplant, lamb bryani, lamb vindaloo, Goat Curry (With Bone), Garlic Cilantro Naan, plain Naan read more

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Stopped in for dinner on our way to SF, parking is on the street so keep your eyes out as it is busy here! It's a very small, quaint restaurant that is so unassuming. We ordered the papadum, and eggplant stew. The eggplant stew was the best I've EVER had! My husband also had the lentil soup, which was delicious. Service was good, Santos was our server and he had a lot of pride in his service. The bill was very reasonable. Hayward isn't usually on our list of stops, but we would definitely come here again en route to SF! read more

Aama's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

I can't say enough about the service! They are welcoming, willing to converse with you on where they are from, and super accommodating! We came in around 8pm and it was just us. But more people started rolling in around 9pm to eat. This is a popular place to have traditional Indian/Himalayan/Nepalese dishes! We came for the Momo - -- so glad we were finally able to try these, they were pretty darn good. Little pockets of chicken goodness dipped in their sauce put me in a happy spot. read more

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This place is amazing. Hands down my favorite Nepali style and the best in Northern California. Great food , great service. I come from Sacramento to eat here. It's that good. You won't regret it. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Vegetarian lunch special - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

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I had really high hopes for Aama's Kitchen after seeing some great reviews but it fell below expectations during a recent visit. We started with the Gobi Manchurian which is a staple of mine at many Indian meals. The first thing I noticed was how few pieces there were - I counted five on our plate, which was disappointing. It tasted dine but I didn't think it was worth it for the price. Next, the Daal turned out to be quite bland and watery. I was missing some of that flavor that I'm used to in order daals I've had preciously. While I appreciated having many vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, I found our meal pretty subpar at best. read more

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These chicken momos really impressed me - the seasoning was spot on and they tasted great even without the sauce. I've tried steamed momos all over the country and these easily make my top 5. The wrapper was incredibly thin, similar to what you'd get at Din Tai Fung. Their fried momos hit the mark too, we got both the regular fried and the Sadheko which both were nice and crispy. The paratha was a bit dry and more wheat-heavy than the chewy, flaky ones I usually find elsewhere. The khasi ko pakku packed serious umami flavor with fantastic seasoning. The staff was super friendly and attentive - definitely adding this place to my regular rotation! read more

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Food and service was amazing ! Their handmade lemonade is a must try ! Chicken chilli momo was delicious. read more

Some of the best momos I've had! Would highly recommend the steamed chicken momos with the authentic Nepali momo sauce. Butter chicken and garlic naan hit the spot as well. Cozy, clean place with nice decor and friendly staff. Only downside is the service was quite slow, which was challenging with two hungry kids. But the food was worth the wait! read more