Fantastic meal at Nepali Momo Kitchen. We got there early to make sure we could snag a large enough table for our group of 9 to sit together. For the 7 that decided to go family-style, we shared: - Nepali Himalayan noodles with egg and vegetables (so good that we got a second round!); - Nepali Himalayan chicken fried rice (another table favorite!); and - 5 momo orders (goat, chicken x3, and shrimp) all of which were tasty, though personally I liked the savory ones more than the sweeter (e.g., the chicken tika momo) and the chicken and shrimp more than the goat, which had great flavor but was tougher than the others). We had one diner in our group who didn't love spicy food, so we stayed at a level 2 for most dishes. We did get the goat at a level-4 and it wasn't that spicy. Would definitely level up next time, depending who came along! A few diners got Mango Lassis, which were thick and delicious. Service was good and it seemed like the restaurant was also churning out take-out orders. Can't wait to go back! read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - A variety of momos, chicken fried rice, and egg/veg noodles - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had Goat Jhol Momo, which was something new for me. It was recommended by the restaurant owner and it was delicious. I got spice level two of five which still had a little kick. Beware if you don't want it too spicy. The restaurant was comfortable. We were permitted to arrange tables to accommodate a large group. The service was quick and attentive. I will return. read more

If you like dumplings or want to try a new cuisine, you have to come to Nepali Momo Kitchen! It's a cozy restaurant that offers many kinds of dumpling fillings in many different preparation styles where you can choose the spice level, so there should be something for everyone regardless of dietary restrictions and preferences. The food comes out fast which was perfect for my hungry group! The three of us got four orders of momos to share. First was the chicken tikka momos, topped with what's basically tikka masala sauce, sweet and creamy. The veggie choyal momos were filled with a nice mix of veggies and potato that stood up to the meat options, and were also topped with a sauce that was more on the spicy and sour side. The chicken tandoori momos were fried and slightly crispy with a really delicious chili oil. Finally, the goat jhol momos were probably my favorite momo filling (I love lamb and it was so flavorful), and they paired great with the spicy tomato-y broth, though it still came behind the absolute best jhol momos I've had in Queens NY. Last thing we ordered was a lychee lassi, which was lighter than other thick yogurt-y lassis I've had and more akin to the East Asian drink Yakult, but it was so sweet and refreshing! There is real lychee pulp and I bet they make this in-house. Overall really happy to have found this place and to know that Philly can be introduced to the world of momos. Would absolutely come back, and I think my goal would be to get the goat momos again and try all the different preparations! read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Tandoori, choyala, tikka, and jhol momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This was my second time getting food here. Ordered take out and they had it ready quickly. I love the doughy texture of the dumplings. The Veg Tikka Momo had a slightly sweet sauce. The filling seemed to be cabbage and potato. The filling in the Shrimp Tandoori Momo was diced shrimp. Both had good flavor. Neither was really spicy though I remember from a past visit that other varieties are. The mango lassi was refreshing. Four stars instead of five because one entree is really not enough for a meal. A little more filling in the dumplings might've helped with that. I would still go back. read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Mango Lassi - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came for pre-concert momos before a show at the Met. Ordered vegetarian Jhol Momo (dumplings in soup/sauce) and Tandoori Momo (grilled dumplings). Both were flavorful and fresh. I was a little surprised at the high prices but I guess this is 2025, sigh. Restaurant was clean and comfortable and service was prompt leaving us plenty of time to walk to the show. read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Tandoori momo veg - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love this restaurant! I am not in the area that often but whenever I am, I get very excited that I will have an opportunity to stop in for some momo. Food is delicious and service is quick. I brought my friend one time and she liked it too! read more

Cozy spot with good momos! We stopped by for lunch and ordered the steamed veggie momo, chicken chilly, and chicken jhol momos. The steamed momos had a great flavor and texture but was lacking enough filling. Chicken chilly was great! Chicken was juicy, tender, and crispy. We got spice level 5 which was good. Not too spicy for people who like spice. Chicken jhol momo was a soup with around 6 momos. Soup had a nice subtle ginger lemongrass taste. This dish was very good. Overall it was a good experience here with helpful and quick service. read more

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Been here a few times. It's worthwhile to try. Especially compared to the food available nearby. Small shop, helpful. read more

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This is a real hidden gem in Spring Garden. Helpfully for us newbies there's a special section on the menu for the top 6 things to get, as ordered by Craig Lebain. We split the #3 and number #5, level 2 spicy. I love spicy food and this was not playing around lol! Overall highly recommend read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The sizzling momo is definitely different from the more traditional one with a lot more flavor. The taste of the sauce is actually a bit too much for me, overpowered the momo's flavor. The other one is well seasoned and more balanced imo. It's a pretty small place and only sells momos. I'll come back to try other variations. read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Jimboo le janeko Jhol goat momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delicious momos the size of golf balls? Sign me up. Chicken Jhol momo - tangy, soupy, hot, all we needed after a freezing walk outside. Himalayan Chilly momo - wasn't a fan of the sauce, a tad too sweet. Service was attentive and helpful. read more

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A hidden gem in the neighborhood and very quaint. First time trying Nepalese food and tbh, my taste buds were quite confused. And to warn, the spice levels, choose carefully. I got level 2 out of 5 and it was still quite spicy. They have plenty vegetarian options read more

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Momo Sampler This is such a cute momo spot! We ordered the momo Sampler, and they were kind enough to also provide a momo in soup on the house. Exceptionally flavorful and nicely spicy, perfectly done! read more

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Stopped in to try some of their momo selections for a unique snack. Similar to dumplings but had a unique twist, and different flavors. Johl sauce was good spice and tasty. The Himalayan chili spice was okay, seemed to be just a sweet and spicy sauce. Meat filling were also okay. The johl sauce was the memorable part of the meal. Interior has a few 2 and 4 top tables. Menu prices are a bit high comparatively to dumpling or dim sum spots, but momos are a unique twist for something different and could be worth a try. Thanks read more

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Everything was great! Spice 3/5 is kinda mild so order spicier if you like spicy! Attentive service, good advice for first time visit. Casual vibe but clean and well maintained. read more

very simple establishment with simple menu. Plenty of momos to select from steamed to pan fried. From sour to sweet and spicy. They even have soup dumplings as well. Here's what we got: Fried rice - good flavor and since we opt for spicy, they really delivered it to us! Ck Jimboo Le Janeko Momo: i like the chewiness of the skin. I think they can a bit more filling and the server did mention this one is going to be sweet and sour, but i think it's too sour for my liking Nepali tea: tasted like those prepackage milk tea and all they need to do is add hot water. Not bad, but it's nothing special. 7.1/10 read more

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I can't believe we have a Nepali/Himalayan place dedicated to Momos in the city. There are very few really good Indian/Desi places in Philly so I am very thankful to the owners. We got the Chicken Tandoori Momos and Goat Jhol Momos and both were mouth watering. These are exactly like the ones we had on our Nepal trip a few years back so I can definitely attest to the authenticity of this place. The broth in the Jhol momo (soup dumplings) was so satisfying! Both the goat and the chicken were cooked so well and packed with flavors. The Chai (called Chya in Nepali) was too good and very similar to what I am used to drinking back home in India. I am a self proclaimed chai connoisseur - not the American pseudo chai with star anise and cinnamon but actual Indian chai and I have never had good chai in Philly. Nope, not even at all the amazing Indian places in Philly like Amma's (they have great Madras coffee though), Thanal, Veda, Masala Kitchen Kati Rolls or any other place that claims to serve "chai" on their menu. The place is clean and the servers are very polite and welcoming. I have already added this place to my collection of "Philly favs" and definitely coming back here to try everything they have on the menu! read more

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I had originally enjoyed this place as a spot that was able to accommodate a vegan diet. Sadly, after many visits, a server informed me that all of the menu items have dairy and cannot be made without it. I had eaten there a few times and had gotten take out and each time was assured that it was dairy free. Could be a major concern if allergens are not clearly communicated to customers and someone has a reaction. read more

Their momos are fabulous, full of flavor in a hearty quantity. The Himalayan fried rice is amazing with great flavor. The hot teas is delicious as well. Overall great food, great service and cozy atmosphere. This place is a can't miss. read more

Nice cute small place. It is a very family run business and has limited indoor seating with no outdoor dine-in. The menu is limited and serving popular Nepali Momos. They have veg, chicken and shrimp types of momos. They have noodles and fried rice as well. We ordered Himalayan spicy chicken momo, jhol chicken momo and Nepali noodles. Himalayan chicken momos were very delicious and flavorful, that was the best. Jhol momos are like soup dumplings, the only think is they had gone cold in weather and we did not reheat them. But taste was on the mark. Nepali noodles were delicious too, slightly oily than we would like but very typical to Indo-Chinese we get in India. The staff was friendly and the hostess was very polite and considerate. I saw the place was full and a lot of orders for take out. So expect some time for your order to arrive, but service is pretty fast. Overall, I recommend this place. read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Nepali food yum... - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We have carried out from here couple of times and it was refreshingly unique and flavorful ! Enjoyed the momos, noodles and fried rice.

As someone who has had Nepalese food only once before, I was really looking forward to trying this place. Last time, the experience was out of this world. It is definitely a good mix between Indian and Chinese food. The momo (dumplings) are pretty good. My favorite hands down is the Ck Himalayan Chilly Momo. It is the perfect amount of spice with fresh ginger and red chili. The Ck Tika Momo was pretty good too but definitely more in a curry way. The waiter was super helpful in guiding our momo choice. I ended up getting the Nepali Chya which tastes very similar to Indian chai. The Lychee Lassi was a bit too sweet for my tastes. It is interesting that the water dispenser is in a copper cup (reminds me of my childhood). The place is very very tiny so seating with a bunch of people might be a problem. read more

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Amazing momos .. good vegetarian options. Small place but cute enough. Very tasty and different filling in each. Will come again. read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Veg Jhol Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Hello all! Brian here. My brother texted me the other day while I was at work to let me know that he saw a report on a restaurant in Philly that we hadn't heard of. It's called Nepali Momo Kitchen. We talked about going to check it out, and we went today. Located on the corner at 532 North 15th Street, this tiny little place packs a seriously delicious punch! Try to go early, as trying to find a place to park in the Fairmount area of Philadelphia isn't easy at all. We got lucky and parked close by. We went in and waited at the door until we were told that we could choose where we wanted to sit. The waiter brought over menus, and we sat for a moment to figure out what we wanted. Just a heads up: There aren't any photos of the food on the menu, and the menu is one sheet of paper with items on both sides. Do like I did, and open up Yelp while you figure out what you want. There are Chicken (items marked withe "Ck"), Goat, Shrimp, Vegetable, and Cheese dishes. There are noodles and fried rice as well. We had a ginger ale to drink with our food. When the waiter came back, and we began to order, he asked how spicy we wanted it. We said "medium" for the items we ordered. My brother had the Himalayan Noodles, and the Ck Jhol -- which we figured out was the soup style dish. I had the Nepali Himalayan Fried rice, and the House Special Combo Momo dish. There was water at the table already (which I love when restaurants do this), and you will need it. If you consider yourself someone who really loves spicy food, this may be in the Han Dynasty territory of heat -- sans a number system. I recommend just saying "medium" if you want some spicy heat in your food. It was plenty spicy for us! I've attached some photos I took of the food I had, to help you get an idea of dishes and portions. This place is EXCELLENT. We will definitely be going back. Having never had Nepalese food before, I don't know what the going rate for their dishes are. But, I don't feel like it was super expensive. I try to keep in mind that the ingredients of the dishes may have to be made with items from the homeland, and the price may what they are because of what it costs to import the real ingredients to make such amazing food. Make the trip to Nepali Momo Kitchen. Completely worth it! read more

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Food and service was amazing. I would give 4.5/5. All the dishes that we tried were great. The highlight dishes were Jhol and Tandoori Momos. The ambiance of the place was laid back though the place has only limited seating (probably just 20 or so). The staff were really nice and cheerful. It is a perfect place for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Here are all the dishes that we ordered: Chicken Tandoori Momos (5/5) Chicken Fried Momos (4/5) Shrimp Jhol Momos (5/5) Veg Steamed Momos (4/5) Veg Jhol Momos (5/5) Veg Chili Momos (3.5/5) - the sauce was bit too sweet for us. Veg Tandoori Momos (5/5) Veg Himalayan Noodles (4/5) Nepali chai (5/5) read more

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Wonderful and careful service! Delicious food and great staff from start to finish. Definitely recommend!

Ordered: Chicken chili momo - spiced chicken mixture stuffed in dumpling covered with chili sauce - great Chicken tika momo - same spiced meat as above but covered in tikka massala - best Lychee lassi - sweet and delicious Service: One waiter serving 5 tables but friendly and prompt Ambiance: Small but spacious read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Chicken tika momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I cannot tell you how unbelievably delicious these momos are!!!! I am addicted to them! I'm vegetarian so I always get the Veg Jhol and Veg Tikka Momo. I could eat them everyday for the rest of my life! read more

This place is amazing. I am so so happy it opened up literally down the street from me! Both the food and the service are incredible. Everything was great, but the tikka momo stood out the most. The sauce on it was delicious. Right now they're only in a soft opening (grand opening is October 11), so the full menu is not available- but I am so excited for it to be! Will definitely be back- check this place out!! read more

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I came here because I wanted something spicy and I couldn't decide between soup or rice. I got two different types of dumplings, the soup one is not pictured. The food here is halal which is a pleasant surprise. And I genuinely enjoyed eating here. I haven't had this type of cuisine before so I don't have much to compare it to. However, I loved everything I ordered. What's interesting is that their chai is a bit different than traditional Pakistani and Indian chai, so I recommend trying it if you're a chai lover. It's not very different but it has its own blend of spices. Will be going back! read more

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This place was fantastic. We did takeout momos and it felt like comfort and a hug all in one. Veg tikka momos - amazing. Rich. Savory. Everything you can hope for Jhol momos - momos in a dal like sauce Veg jimboo le Janeko - indo Chinese flavor. Amazing. Party In your mouth. I can't pick a fave! So many veg options. Each one tastes amazing. Please go and try all of them!!! read more

Authentic momo experience. We were a big group of 8 friends. Ordered several items. Liked jhol( soupy dish with momos), red fried rice, noodles, jimboo le janeko momos, himalayalan chilli chicken momo( tasted like chilli chicken) and tandoori chicken momos Good service, nice ambience in a cozy environment read more

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homey spot with lovely staff! this place is completely dedicated to momos! there were a lot of momo options to choose from, and my friend and i got the chicken tika momos and the chicken tandoori momos which were both delicious! both were so flavorful and the tandoori momos had the perfect amount of spice. staff was super friendly and checked in on us multiple times. there was only one other table, and the food came out pretty quickly. i would definitely like to come back to try some of the other momo options! read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - ck tika momo, ck tandoori momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Small joint with delicious momos! The choices were great and everything we had tasted fresh and was packed with flavor! Would recommend and go again read more

Great food and people were so nice!! Definitely would come back. Spice level 2 was perfect for most dishes no need to get too hot! read more

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Discovered this cute little place while going through the city. Loved the menu and very filling portions. The spicy momos , tandoori and noodle momos was really good. All 3 plates had very different flavors and really enjoyed it. I wish the price was a little low. I feel they could charge a little less than their current price specially for their basic momos. Service is very good though. The staff was attentive and took good care of us. read more

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I visited this spot with some friends who only eat halal meat. I'm glad we found a place that adds more diversity to the halal options in Philly. They don't formally take reservations, but we called an hour in advance to let them know we had a group of 7 coming in. This interior is pretty small; I'd say we took up a third of the restaurant space. The menu almost entirely contains many momo varieties. It can be a bit overwhelming, but the employees were helpful in answering our questions. We decided to order a bunch of different momo varieties with one of the two noodle dishes to share as a table. I appreciate that the food is served as ready, but some of it took quite a long time to come out. Each dish consistently had great quality, but certain ones stood out over the others. My favorite varieties were the Chicken Tikka, Goat Tikka, and Chicken Tandoori Momos. The Nepali Himalayan Noodle was fresh but bland and lacked any distinct flavor. The owner also brought out some refreshing Mango Lassi and Lychee Milk samples at the end of our visit. I liked my experience here overall. The menu has a lot to offer within the niche of what the restaurant serves. There isn't any spot that's quite comparable, so I'd recommend anyone try this spot whether they target halal options or not. read more

Nepali Momo Kitchen - Chicken Ck Tandoori Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I am ecstatic to have a Nepali restaurant finally enter the Philly food scene. We do have a Tibetan restaurant but there are subtle differences between the 2 cuisines (I mean they are 2 different countries). Anyway. We had a late lunch here and got to sample a lot of the momos. We tried the chicken tandoori momos, jhol Momo's, Momo combo, Himalayan noodles and Himalayan fried rice. With a side of Lychee Lassi and mango juice. My absolute favourite was the tandoori momos with chicken, you can get it with goat, beef or cottage cheese (paneer). The jhol momos were chicken momos served in a spicy and hearty chicken broth, another great entree! Momo combo was a House special which had an array of chicken, goat, beef and cottage cheese momos stir fried. I especially loved the cottage cheese momos in this style. We definitely enjoyed the rice and noodles. Service is excellent and prompt and the set up is humble yet clean and welcoming The only reason it lost a star was because the second time we went to get take out, they were extremely overwhelmed with the number of orders they had gotten and the quality seemed to suffer, the momos had a thicker cover and lesser filling. Not fun. Hopefully they keep up with the demand and don't let the quality suffer. We are so happy to have a great Nepali place in Philly and would love to see them flourish! read more

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The food was amazing. This is the first time I've ever had Nepalese food and I was lucky enough to have experienced it with someone from Nepal. It was so good that I went back to get take out the next day. Someone once described Nepalese food as a perfect mashup of Chinese and Indian cuisine which is exactly how I'd characterize it. I'd highly recommend trying this spot out if you've never had Nepalese food before. read more

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I wanted to love this place as there's very few Nepalese dining in Philly. However, I was not impressed. We ordered a variety of of momos the Himalayan chili and the chicken fried momo and the cheese kohl momo. All very average and not very flavorful. The Himalayan chili momo was too sweet for my liking. The portions were good about 6 momos per plate. We also ordered the Nepalese egg fried rice, way too much Tumeric and salt. The lychee lassi was delicious though! And their Chai! 10/10 Overall experience for me was average, 6/10. read more

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