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    Monk's Momo

    4.5 (124 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sheila L.

    Ok I keep coming back cause these fat dumplings are so yummy!!! It's is seriously a party explosion in your mouth!! The staff is very helpful and nice. It's a food truck off of McNeil Blvd... I prefer the steamed chicken momos... it's so good you don't need any sauce!! Try it out but be aware there are open limited hours!! It's worth the wait!!!

    Jhol Vegan Momo
    Saniya S.

    Wow. Did I just have the best momo I've ever had in my life? I think so. I'm obsessed with trying dumplings from around the world and I've been to quite a few momo places in different states, but I've never been wowed by any of them. I ordered the Jhol Momo through Uber Eats because I wasn't able to go to the food truck directly. The Jhol Momo was so so so good. It was spicy and tangy but not too tangy, they have the perfect flavor. I ate the whole plate in one sitting and I wish I could have it again today. If you're craving authentic Momo or want to try Nepali cuisine, then definitely come here!

    Audrey K.

    The food was overly flavorful. I tried the pan seared momo and the creamy tomato broth momo. I liked the one's in the broth better and I wouldn't use a sauce on top next time. There is so much flavor in these and it is just not for me. The service was friendly though and the ambience is nice, outdoors, plenty of seating.

    Steamed Chicken Momo
    Minh D.

    A no frills food truck that serves four momo options: steamed, fried, chilli and Jhol (which I believe has a chutney sauce) We ordered steamed and fried momos, both were quite tasty. The meat filling was packed with spices like cumin and turmeric. The wrapping was nicely thin with the sauces options - the red one was very spicy. Giving four stars because they were good not great. Each order takes about 7-10 minutes to come out even when there is no line. There are a few benches around if you want to eat there.

    Jhol Chicken Momo
    Abida H.

    There needs to be more Nepali food in Austin but I'm glad there's Monk's! When we came, Monks was definitely the busiest food truck in the park and for good reason. There's a super simple menu with only 4 options, all variations of momos. We got the Jhol momo which comes in a tomato & sesame based soup. It was delicious! The momo was perfectly chewy and the soup flavorful. Only cons is it's a terrible area to look for parking -- took us 20 minutes. While parking is demotivating to come regularly, I'll definitely be back!

    Cute little truck specializing in Nepalese/Tibetan food
    Deanna T.

    4.5 stars While planning for the Austin trip, I asked my good friend to let me know of any places she wanted to check out. Monk's Momo was on her list because she wanted to try Himalayan/Nepalese/Tibetan food. Since they only open in the evenings for dinner and late night snacks, we decided to stop by after a show on Friday night. Big plus that this was only a couple blocks from the hotel we were staying at too. Apparently Monk's Momo food truck used to be on the popular Rainey Street but have since relocated to be off East 5th St between San Jacinto Blvd and Trinity St. A momo reminds me of a Chinese jiaozi or a meaty xiaolongbao, Korean mandu or even Japanese gyoza. Momos are essentially the Nepali/Tibetan version of the East Asian dumplings with Himalayan spices. You can get it steamed, fried or with one of their special sauces. They offer two types of momo: chicken or vegan. Chili Momo ($9.99) - deep fried chicken dumplings in a shallow pool of sauteed bell peppers, onions, a hot and sweet chili tomato sauce and sprinkled with cilantro. It's super flavorful as is with the tang and spices, but also comes with a different type of chili dipping sauce (which I don't think it's necessary unless you prefer the extra heat). Steamed Momo ($8.99) - steamed chicken dumplings and sprinkled with julienne carrots and chopped cilantro. This is also served with a spicy dipping sauce. I can definitely understand why these are considered such a popular street snack. Among the seven trucks, Monk's Momo was the one drawing the most visitors that night. My friend and I wanted to have momos again before we left Austin (was eyeing the Kothey Momo), but unfortunately, the timing just didn't align. If you're in downtown, consider checking out this small food truck for some delicious Nepalese/Tibetan dumplings.

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    Best momo place in Austin! Been here several times. Service is good. Like the ambiance in downtown with other food trucks.

    Jhol Vegan Momo and Chili Vegan Momo
    Sourabh K.

    I'm vegan and I was in Austin for a client's event (because my company manages marketing for midsize businesses), and I didn't have a lot of time for dinner. Pepe at Monk's Momo was super helpful, friendly, and accommodating, and helped me order the perfect vegan dinner for my hotel room. If you're not familiar with momos, they're savory Nepalese dumplings that folks across the Indian subcontinent love. They're not easy to make, and these were absolutely superb. Plus, the sauces were so well made, they took this meal to a whole other level. So grateful to the team at Monk's Momos who worked so hard for a complete stranger, topping off my experience with a heartfelt, "Welcome to Austin!"

    Mary N.

    This was located in an alley next to other food trucks. I have been wanting to try Nepalese dumplings for a while and was super excited to find this in Austin. The menu was short and sweet and we opted for C momo and steam momo. They were both excellent. The steamed ones were like Chinese dumplings with curry flavor inside and the C momo tasted like a stirfry with a burst of flavor. It was very memorable and I highly recommend it!

    Beef Chili Momo
    Kate S.

    Wowww, I searched high and low for this truck. I sweated, I scootered, I found it! No longer located on Rainey (as indicated by Apple Maps), Monks is now located off of 5th in another small food truck lot. The beef chili momo were fire! The peppers and onions were super fresh and the service was quick and friendly. It kinda sucked eating these bad boys in 110 degree heat, but yolo.

    Merra K.

    Omg these were so good! Also best service. I ordered the steamed momos but was curious about the one with sesame and tomato base. They gave it to me on the side for free just so I could try it and can I say they were all delicious. No artificial flavours. Truly tasted authentic. I would defos go back when I'm in town again. The ambiance was relaxed and chill for a Sunday night.

    Tyler W.

    Everytime I'm in Austin I HAVE to have some of my favorite fried momo from Monk's. They have a small but tastefully curated menu with some of the best momo I've ever had. Don't let this food truck fool you, they're my go to over any fancy restaurant in that are. We always ask for an assortment of sauces, including chili sauce that is fireeee! Try them out ASAP for late night eats :)

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    Excellent dumplings! Try the fried with their regular sauce. If you like spicy - ask them for their spicy sauce and you'll be amazed.

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    Nimto Nepali Kitchen

    Nimto Nepali Kitchen

    4.5(33 reviews)
    13.8 miOltorf/East Riverside

    Absolutely delicious! We came for the momos and ended up trying a bunch of different dishes…read more(including delicious momos). We came as a group of 5 during a soccer match and had no trouble getting seated- they did have the game playing on a large tv at the back but didn't bother us. The staff was very friendly, happy to answer questions, and also was careful to let us know when we were ordering crazier dishes but didn't push back when we said yeah we want to try it XD I forgot to write this review right away and I can't remember exactly what combo of fillings we got with our momos, but they were all great. The chilly sauce one was good though on the sweet side- some of the group weren't a big fan but I loved it I think the spice balances out the sweet. If we didn't have multiple flavors to try I may have gotten tired of it but I really enjoyed having all the different versions. I think the Jhol was my favorite- the spicy sauce was delicous and I dipped some of the other items in it once we finished the momos! We also tried the sandheko ones which were fun and unique- the herbs/veggies they were tossed with were great. We also tried the special khaja set- this was super fun and something I had never tried before. We all agreed that most restaurants in Austin advertising Nepali food usually serve typical Indian dishes plus momos, so it was fun and exciting to have other Nepali dishes I had never tried on the menu! The set was great, the flattened rice wasn't my favorite but it sure was interesting! I'd highly recommend it if you want to try something new! The only dish I personally didn't enjoy (this is the one the server warned us about) was a mutton dish. I can't pinpoint what menu item it is but it was just pieces of mutton with some spices to dip them in. My husband enjoyed this and ate a good portion but I found it to be so incredibly gamey I could barely finish the first piece lol. Absolutely no points off as it was definitely a personal preference thing and awesome that they have adventurous options! We also got a curry of some sort that was delicious, and some great mixed drinks. We all agreed that we absolutely must come back and try more of the massive menu!!

    Super delicious and fragrant! When I heard there was an Indian/Nepali restaurant open near where I…read morelive, I was so excited. It's where the old Cici's Pizza used to be! Honestly I wish I could try out the whole menu in one sitting. The only thing is I'm not very experienced in this cuisine, so I had to look up a lot of the foods from the menu on my phone. I don't remember what I got but these are both chicken! It was great though. It's calm and moody inside. The servers are kind and check up on you in a timely manner.

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