This was my first time ever having Nepalese food so I definitely had trouble choosing from their…read moremany options. We decided to stick with the chicken sekuwa, the salmon curry and a side of roti. The chicken sekuwa was a great surprise, it came with like a puffed rice that was superglue to eat texturally and went great with the marinated chicken. The fries were not expected but very enjoyable as I love fries. The salmon curry was something very different so I definitely wanted to try that. The curry in itself was on the looser end, more like a soup however, the flavor was really good and the salmon was nice and tender. The roti was a lot more like a tortilla than what I was expecting but it was still enjoyable. Overall the food was definitely new to my palate and super light which I enjoyed and the service was great. The food did take a while to come out but the server did check up on us to let us know as well and helped us with getting sauces that we asked for. I can't wait to try out their momos next time I stop by!

There's a slew of intriguing choices on the menu but it's hard to say no to a thali. I enjoyed the…read morepork version. The pickles and hot sauce were excellent.

I dined here for an afternoon catch up with a friend who lives near Sunnyside! It's a small cafe,…read morewith a small storefront you might even miss it! It's conveniently right off the 40 St-Lowery St stop (7 train). My friend and I ordered lattes - I ordered the hot matcha latte and she got the iced strawberry matcha latte, which is mixed and served in a clear bottle. The matchas flavor wasn't strong. The highlight for us was the food. We ordered fried momos with the butter chicken sauce and the Shangrila set which comes with scrambled eggs, a choice of carb (pani puri, roti, paratha, and others), and a gravy (for dipping the bread). The gravy was surprisingly good and strong on its own, but the scrambled eggs pairing was a nice touch and flavored really well. And the momos were excellent - my friend and I couldn't stop munching on them! I'd come back to this new cute cafe, specifically for the food!

A small spot but seating is comfortable. The service is friendly and attentive…read more The Beef Momo in Johl had a great kick and beefiness. There is a good wrapper to meat ratio. The Chicken Chilly with Rice had tender chicken. I love the onions mixed in. It is not spicy, so you can ask for some house hot sauce (the waiter offered it) if you want more of a kick. The house hot sauce is has a spiciness that builds up! The rice was great for soaking up the sauce (I used it to soak up the johl as well). The Masala Tea had a great spice. I like adding some sugar to help balance the spices (I used ~1 packet, they give you 2, but I'm sure you can ask for more). i wanted to try the Lhaphing, but they don't make it anymore. Hopefully they update their menu to reflect that. Overall, a nice chill space for a small group or solo diner. A couple of the other diners were working on their laptops (like a cafe!)

Came for lunch on a frigid Sunday and there was no wait. Thenthuk was incredible - one of the best…read moreones I've had! Beef momo had great filling, but I didn't love the wrapper. Next time: I want to try the Chana gwaramari, Riki kur, chili cauliflower, stir fry veggie noodles, and pancakes. 4.5 stars.

I've been wanting to come to Dawa's for many years. It was one of the first sit-down, more…read more"elevated" Nepalese/Tibetan restaurants to open along the 7 train, since followed by some other excellent options like Newa Chhe. True to its location on the border of northern Sunnyside and Woodside, they serve a mix of American brunch options and Nepalese dishes. Our favorites were the Riki kur, a Himalayan take on aloo parantha, and Chana gwaramari, which included typical Nepalese kala chana and a few morsels of savoury doughnuts that I much preferred over sel roti. We ordered one other buckwheat crepe which came served with achaar and dahi - the dahi was fantastic, but the crepe was a bit bland. Overall, a great option for wasting away an afternoon on a pleasant street in western Queens.

Another stop on my first Jackson Heights food tour. This Nepalese spot offers Nepali foot,…read moreBhutanese food, Tibetan food, and Indian food. The food types are similar but offer different spice/flavor profiles. They have a large section of noodles, soup, and rice. A veggie section with various combos of cauliflower, potatoes, onion, bamboo, blackened peas, mustard greens, and spices. Some of the Indian dishes: paneer butter masala, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala. Some of the appetizers include crispy tofu, fried soybeans, a Nepali snack platter with marinated meat, goat, beef tripe, sliced beef tongue, fried jerky, duck. They also have a momo section. We had their famous chicken lollipops (essentially fried chicken) and it was crispy and spicy (in a good way). We also had sadeko (marinated or tossed) bacon, which was rich and tender. I had one of their Nepali cocktails, which was pleasantly spicy (the chatpata aam, made with tequila, spicy chatpatey syrup, and mango puree). Service was attentive. Inside is cozy, lots of dark wood and colorful flags. They also often have entertainment in the evening, so I would love to return to hear some live music while trying more Nepali cuisine.

From you enter the door you are greeted by friendly staff. Luckily for me, my party was here and…read moreeasy to spot. A were a large group celebrating our friends birthday. The place isn't huge but it is a good size and was able to accommodate us. There were many appetizers on the table that were very delish. A hit for me were the seasoned potatoes, Aloo Dum (dry). I ordered the Shogo Ngopa and decided to go with tingmo instead of the white rice. Trying something new! Also ordered a mango lassie. Food came out fresh, warm and delicious. The tingmo reminded me to a steamed bun with out the filling but with layers. Everything was good. Everyone was friendly and kept our water glasses filled. At 9pm there was live music which was a nice treat. They even sang happy birthday to our friend. Nice place and will definitely try again!

I had a lovely dinner at Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe and I am certainly looking forward to my next…read morevisit. The restaurant felt homey and I could tell there were many regulars and other return visitors, for good reason! Ordered: Masala Chai ($4.50)- this tasted authentic, was nicely spiced, and wasn't too sweet. I only wish the cup was bigger. Steamed momo ($12+)- I like how you have the option to mix and match. We ordered the mixed vegetable and the oyster mushroom and surprisingly I much preferred the oyster mushroom variety. The mixed vegetable momo tasted more earthy to me. Himalayan rice set ($20.5)- this was a very nice assortment- there was rice, lentil dal, your protein of choice- (I chose beef brisket), stir fried cabbage, broccoli rabe, pickled vegetables and crisp flatbread. The only downside in my opinion was that the brisket wasn't too tender and I didn't love the beef flavoring or preparation. The rest of the items were so delicious! I've been thinking about this meal ever since I left the restaurant. You don't want to skip this place.

I had high hopes from this place since it was pretty busy when I walked in and the pictures looked…read moreamazing. I was disappointed. I just feel like the flavors could have been better on everything I got. I had one dish that the The chili chicken was sweet and spicy but it wasn't particularly better than any other spicy chicken I ever had. The jhol momo tasted cheesy which was unexpected and didn't go with the sauce or broth. The roti was more tortilla sized n pretty flat. Maybe that's just authentic to Tibetan cuisine. The empanada things were fine.

Ambiance (5/5): The layout is very open, casual, and seat yourself. 2 tables available outside for…read moreoutdoor dining. The facilities were clean, bathroom also available. Service (N/A): You order at the front kiosk and then they bring out the order to your table. Tandoori Momo (4/5): The momo itself was a little on the cold side. However, the flavors of the tandoori flavor was coated on the outside of the shell and accompanied with the green sauce and white sauce. It was such a unique flavor to your standard momo taste. I would love to come back to try the other flavors.

Yessss! Momos of every flavor, cooking style and filling…read morehere, yum! Met up with friends here for dinner on a freezing winter weekend evening. The store was on the emptier side probably given the weather outside, with only about a third of their 30 or so seats taken. Seating is first come first serve, no formal waiter service, you order at the counter and they bring the food when it's ready. Staff were helpful in explaining what each item was, the protein options (a choice of chicken or beef for each), and level of spiciness (not too spicy though the accompanying sauces had a kick). We ordered-- - Kothey momo $9.99: selected the beef filling, this was a lightly pan-fried dumpling with a thin dough wrapper and savory minced beef filling. Served with a medium spicy dipping sauce. Good! - Thai soup momo $12.99: came in a curry broth with vegetables, my friend ordered the chicken momos and they came piping hot in the soup. Tasty and warm comfort food for a very cold evening. - Chili momo $11.99: deep fried and served with a tangy sweet and sour chili sauce, peppers and onions, my friend ordered the beef version. The spice level on the chili sauce was pretty mild. Yummy. - Samosa chaat momo $11.99: sprinkled with diced tomato, onion, cilantro doused with green chutney and sitting in a shallow bed of yogurt sauce, these deep fried momo were so flavorful. - Tandoori momo $11.99: I'm not sure if these were baked in a tandoori oven but they were sure seasoned with spices to taste like it , and delicious! Tender and juicy chicken filling. - Sandeko momo $11.99: another deep fried momo (this time I asked for beef) topped with a chunky sauce of soybeans, tomato and onion, filled with minced meat. This was another tasty plate! All the momos we ordered came with 8 pieces, while some of the basic flavors come with a couple more pieces. A single plate is a moderate amount of food for a meal though we ended up ordering six different types to share and try. Each stood out in a different way and I'd heartily recommend all. If there was just one critique it was since it was so cold that night (in the teens Fahrenheit) and no outside wind door that whenever a new customer or delivery pickup driver came in, a rush of freezing cold air also came in. It was quite chilly inside the restaurant for that reason and I had to eat with my jacket on. However that didn't detract from the tasty momos, and I'll certainly be back!

Amazing Indian food in the heart of manhattan. What more can you ask for? Muna is a delight for the…read moresenses. The tastes, the smells completely encapsulate you form the first step into the restaurant until your last bite. The prices are fair and the food is delicious. And the all day special is incredibly worth it. $30 for entree app and dessert is unheard of these days. If you are looking for good well priced Indian in nyc, don't look further than Muna.

I tried Muna since it's not too far from my job and I was really craving Indian food as its been…read moreawhile. I found it while searching for nearby spots to eat at for lunch. I did takeout so I could enjoy it back at work. The lunch special is a great value for the portion size. You get two mains which is a vegetable dish plus a protein like chicken or lamb, and choose between naan or rice. I chose the rice which held up well as it soaked up and went with all the sauces. I thought that it was flavorful, satisfying and hearty. Even though my dish was supposed to be spicy it wasn't. They also offer buffet for lunch. It looked like a solid deal at $19.95 and I'll consider dining in for that another time.

Chili Momo- was blown away by these!! I've had few experiences in my life where you could taste the…read morelove put into a dish but this was one of them. Not too spicy, tomatoey sauce flavor, and crispy dough. I can see why this place is so highly recommended. Also loved the interior decor and calming music which felt so cozy and intricate, taking you out of the busy city environment. Service was quick, but not too overbearing, allowing my friend and I to sit and talk. Overall great experience here!!

While in Jackson Heights, I had to get myself some momos. Phayul is one of the most popular spots…read moreand it wasn't too busy on a weekday. The restaurant had AC and a bathroom on a hot day, so it was a nice stop. I ordered the Mango Lassi ($3.99) and Pan-Fried Momos (8pcs for $12.99). Both were delicious as expected. These Tibetan dumplings are huge, thick, and juicy (much larger than dumplings from any other region). Because I got beef, the meat was on the denser side, but still yummy. I liked how crispy the skin is and the chili sauce on the side definitely gave it that extra kick. Note that while they do accept credit cards, there's an extra 4% charge. Cash is definitely preferred.