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    Momo Souls

    4.5 (159 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Plates are made of leaves or bamboo ? Cool!
    Jenny Z.

    A unique twist on XLBs. Service was kind and there were a lot of different menu items, but limited parking and seating. PARKING Parking structure is sooo small you might be better off finding street parking. These spots are compact and probably filled during weekends. SERVICE Great service, took our orders quickly but waited for 30 minutes for 1 order of the Manchurian momos... way too long! INSIDE Not a lot of seating in this little shop, it was packed on a weekend and extremely cramped. FOOD Tried their Manchurian momo which tasted like a spicy and sweet sauce drenching XLBs little wonton dumplings with a chicken filling. The dough was a bit stale, but there was a lot chicken filling inside. The sauce was wayyy too spicy for me and my bf. OVERALL After getting hyped from all these yelp reviews, I was really looking forward to trying this place. Unfortunately I think just because it's doused in sauce and way too spicy, maybe I'll have to go back and try them again some other time with something less spicy!

    Nishat H.

    Wow.. I understand the hype. We went to Momo Souls on a Sunday around 5:45 pm (15 after opening) and they were already full of customers inside. We ordered the butter chicken momos (must try!), chaat momos, Manchurian momos and Szechuan momos - all listed in order of what we liked best to least. The Szechuan had a little toooo much flavor for our liking so we'd likely swap that out for something lighter next time. We also tried the ice cream which was delicious!! Can't wait to come back here again.

    CRISPY PANEER BITES
    Hillary T.

    Overall, decent food in a cozy, casual setting. I would give it a 3.5 stars. The service was good. You order at the front and staff was nice. We got the Himalayan noodles, butter, masala Momos, and deep fried paneer. Himalayan noodles were the best. It was tasty, but not sure how much different it was from regular good quality chow mein. Butter masala Momos for also decent. I liked how there was plenty of sauce with a lot of cheese mixed into it. I didn't think the filling of the Momos were anything special. The deep fried paneer was really crispy, had a great onion relish on top, and came with bomb sauces.

    Anusha B.

    My family and I have not been able to stop thinking about this place since we tried it! Hands down the best momos we've had at a restaurant in California.The chicken momos were the clear winner over the veggie ones and every dipping sauce we tried was so good.Loved having different sauce options to mix things up.The little details made our experience even better, like the masala chai served in a clay cup and the authentic plates and bowls. The chicken momos in the butter sauce were rich and a little heavy, but absolutely worth it. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors, especially the kurkure momos!Additionally, the severs/cashiers were so kind,patient, and answered our questions happily! We appreciated how they went the extra mile to help us out!

    Maddy B.

    First time trying Nepalese food and I'm so glad I did! My friend has been talking about this place nonstop for months and I finally decided to check it out. We ordered the classic butter masala momos and samosas. The samosas were some of the best I've ever had. I love all the dipping sauces especially the sweet chili and cilantro. The momos were covered in the butter masala sauce. The dumplings itself were so soft with tender meat. I do wish there was some spice in this dish. It was also cheesier than I expected. I'd recommend getting a side of roti to soak up the sauce. They do not skimp on sauce at all. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu!

    MACHURIAN MOMO
    Karen T.

    A colleague and friend of mine introduced me to Momo Souls recently. I'm so glad I made it out! For a Monday night it was pretty crowded around 6:30pm. There were counter seats and regular 2 person cafeteria seats that you can move around to make a larger table. Parking is tricky (available in the main parking lot, a smaller lot behind the building off Palms or street parking on overland. Spaces become more available when the yoga classes upstairs finish a class (find the nearest yoga mat holder and follow them to their car... but don't be creepy!) The food: Himalayan fried rice with grilled chicken - so plentiful and filling! Took half of it to go. Coco curry bowl - very flavorful, no notes Manchurian momo - the sauce with it was really spicy. Just the way I like it! The dumplings were juicy and tasty. Very obvious since this place is known for their dumplings! Mango lassi - very creamy and perfect combo with the spice I saw people around us ordering a wide array of dishes which showed me that everything on their menu was worth trying. I'll definitely come back and try their szechuan rice, another curry bowl and a chow mein... and more momos!

    PANEER PAKORA
    Malisa R.

    OMG! Incredible! The line before they open will confirm this. One of my besties told me this was a must, so we came on a Wednesday at 5:15pm, 15 mins before they open and snagged a parking spot. Parking is limited but lots of street parking. We waited patiently by the door. Soon after there were multiple people to follow. We order a bunch of momos. The butter masala and the saag with paneer mixture. Additionally, with got the cauliflower chili and the paneer pakora. Everything was incredible. It was too much food for 2 people but it gave us a ton of leftovers. We left for a hike in Brentwood and came back for dessert. They have a nice selection of ice cream, traditional and Nepali favors. I went for the inquire flavors which was a definite win. There is seating instead and it's snagged up quickly. Luckily, we got there early and didn't have to wait. Seriously. So delicious. Nothing fancy, but the best Nepali food I have ever had.

    Simon W.

    I tried their butter masala dumplings. The sauce was flavorful and rich. Dumpling skin was good thickness and not too chewy. The chicken filling was seasoned well with a hint of ginger. There was a delightful surprise of melted cheese sticking some of the dumplings together. Pick up was seamless after ordering from their app. My only regret was that I could not try more of their dipping sauces because they all looked so good from looking at other people's meals in the restaurant. The one that came with my momos was a dark red sauce that overpowered the masala in its spicyness. When I ordered from the app, I picked "spicy" as my spice level but it was unclear to me that the spice level you choose corresponds to the sauce you receive and not the spicyness of the dumplings themselves. It's all good, still a pretty good dumpling! Next time I'd like to try their coco or machurian momos.

    BUTTER MASALA MOMO
    Emma D.

    Great prices, high recommend the noodles as well. We got momos, pakora, and a noodle dish and it was plenty for 2 people. Restaurant was pretty full but there was no line Thursday around 6:30PM.

    Peter S.

    The hype on this place has been unreal for the last 2 months - and I HATE to be THAT guy.... We first heard about it from a story where an influencer talked about this 'hidden gem', then another influencer did the same thing and the craziness began. Two previous failed attempts to eat there due to an insane parking lot and insane line to wait in (all before 7pm). Third try was a Friday at 5:15pm (we skipped lunch) to make sure we could get in and not have to wait too long. Tiny parking lot with people coming in from both sides was not any better but we found street parking nearby. We did a quick lookup as we waited outside to see what the internet says about Nepalese food as we LOVE Indian food - "milder, lighter and relies more on fresh vegetables & herbs - focusing on natural flavors of the ingredients rather than heavy sauces" We were hungry and wanted to try lots of things - Butter Masala Momo, Coco Momo, Himalayan Chowmein, and Saag Curry Bowl All good-sized portions, especially the Chowmein but where is the flavor?! I can live without spice, as we purposely didn't try anything spicy. But was super disappointed that nothing tasted all that interesting. It was all pretty bland, especially the Saag. On to the next hyped-up place...sorry. Quick tip: Don't try to park in their lot, especially after 7, it's small and crazy.

    HIMALAYAN CHOWMEIN
    Richie D.

    They should have gotten a bigger restaurant by the rate of their popularity these days! You know you gotta wait in line if you see a line... worth the wait? Yes! Very flavorful and filling momos! I tried their Coco Momo and Butter Masala Momos. Both hits! Great to share among 2-3 people. Don't forget the sauces. My personal favorite were the tamarind and cilantro mayo. The sweet chili has a strong kick of spicy, or I may be a wimp. Their Himalayan Chowmein was also a hit! Very different from Chinese chow mein in a very good way! Paratha is nice and crispy for $2.99 each. Mango Lassi is a must get! You're welcome! (in advanced). There are tables and high counters available but they fill up fast! Is there parking? Parking lot available with limited spots, with street parking also available. Be prepared to wait in line during peak times! On a Saturday at around 6:45pm, I waited 20 min. in line, and then another 20ish minutes to get the food.

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    bonnie b.

    Super Delicious Nepalese Fast Food. Casual atmosphere with great service. You order at counter... friendly welcoming people ready to help you with your order, they give you a number and then about 5 minutes later they serve your piping hot food to your table. The somosas were very good, plenty of potato with carrot and pea filling, not at all greasy and came with both tamarind and mint chutneys. Their momos are round soft doughy little dumplings, almost the consistency of gnocchi. Their creamy tomato butter masala sauce is super yummy comfort food, even topped with a bit of melted cheese! Their creamy sag (spinach) is also a true comfort food...both can be ordered on top of momos or with rice. They offer chinese style spicy noodles too. There's quite a bit on their menu for hot spicy food lovers, but there's plenty that can be ordered mild or in between too. Their mango lassi tasted quite creamy, but lacking mango flavor. Been there twice, once in the afternoon and once later in the evening, both times I went there the place was jamming, filled with a quite variety of people.

    BUTTER MASALA MOMO
    Stefany W.

    This place was popping! We got there about 30 mins after it opened and all the tables were taken and there was a line. We ended up ordering the butter masala momo, chicken 65 and the samosas. I wanted to get the chicken lollipop but it was already sold out. The momo was so good. Super flavorful and the filling was juicy. The chicken 65 was also so good. Very crispy with a hint of spice. It was very reminiscent to popcorn chicken with different flavor profile. The samosas were good but definitely not the highlight of the meal. I also go the mango lassi. This was so good. It's definitely a must order. I'll definitely be back to try more momo and rice plates.

    We ate a few of the momos already! I believe there's 10 per order :)

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    Ask the Community - Momo Souls

    Are there any gluten-free options?

    Is it halal?

    Yes! They state on their website that their dishes are halal :)

    Hi, do all your dishes contain ginger or can they be prepared without ginger upon request?

    Are there dishes moderately priced?

    This is not an easy question to answer because that is very subjective. Compared to similar types of food, probably it is comparably priced. Do you get a lot of food for the price showing, I would say, if you are a big eater, no. However, I think… 

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