Sooo... we had wanted to go here sobetime earlier, but they seem to have been closed for a while, so now, finally. Son had a chinese staple, chow mien - which he tells me was good. I had... well, that's really the only problem: I had a vegetarian curry, which was also quite good... but really, what I had wanted to order... at a "MoMo place"... MoMos, right? But unfortunately, if you're going there eating effectively by yourself, they offer no way to order a sampler or taster "variety MoMo"(which other places fo) - you have to take 8 or 10 MoMos of one single type... which on that day I felt too picky for / unsure if I'd be happy with exactly that one variety only. Much easier if you go with three, four ppl and share. Or if you're certain you'll be okay with that one type only. So, four stars is kind of a compromise grade... I may update after having been there either with more folks and shared, or taken the "single MoMo challenge"... Mystery picture!!! read more

Samikcha MoMo - Mystery substance... ... ... which turned out to be construction materials / caulking or something - but looked very unappetizing... - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Small restaurant. Big flavors. It was busy but not completely full on a recent Saturday evening around 7. We were seated promptly and served quickly. We liked everything in the photos. Great flavors especially if you like your food a little spicy. That's what it lost a star for me - the mild dishes were still a bit much for me. Unfortunately I didn't get good photos of our favorite dishes: * chicken tikka masala - amazing sauce! * butter naan - crisp and delicious. A wonderful accompaniment to the strong flavors in the other dishes. read more

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Came here for lunch with a friend on a Friday. Ordered the chicken tikka masala and coconut lamb curry, rice and garlic naan. Everything was terrific. The chicken tikka masala in particular had just the right amount of spice. We had asked for moderately spicy because we weren't sure how spicy the "spicy" would be. Service was fast in the prices were reasonable. I would definitely come here again as there were other items on the menu that I want to try. read more

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In search of a late night restaurant as I had to work late, so we decided to check this place out as the momos were what caught my attention. The menu has quite a few items that it took us a minute to decide what to order. We went with: 1) Lamb biryani - hubs really liked this dish, especially paired with the cucumber yogurt sauce they brought or with the tikka masala. Quite flavorful. 2) Lamb Tikka Masala - the lamb was tender and enjoyed the sauce with the Naan. 3) Butter and garlic naans - both arrived hot. The garlic naan was full of garlic flavor - more so than others we've had. Yum! 4) Momos - Didn't realize they had a variety of ways in which they prepare their momos in addition to the steamed or fried versions that we're most familiar with. So, we decided to try the tandoori style chicken momo. This dish arrived last and was served on a sizzling platter - probably my fave dish. Very flavorful - so good with the onions from the platter. If I wasn't so full, I would've ordered more different versions of their momos to try. The waiter was very attentive and checked on us very often. Can't wait to return to try other items. read more

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Quaint and friendly place to enjoy some delicious food. You walk up, order, and sit. My partner and I split samosa chaat which had excellent flavors. Also got an order of the Momo paner tikki masala which were divine. The skin was cooked to perfection and the inside was just a magical burst of flavor. I highly recommend this dish. My partner also got the palak paneer with regular naan. He ate the whole dish and loved every bite. I def wanna come back and try more food. read more

Day: Sunday Time: 7:30PM Party: 2 Traffic: not crowded, plenty of tables open. Seated immediately. The food here is so GOOD! The portions are perfect, the price is right, and the staff are super friendly. Veggie Samosa - careful because these things come in super hot out of the fryer. The filling is deliciously well seasoned. Chicken / Veggie Momos - so good and my favorites of the night! The orange sauce that it comes with is cold, which helps balance out the heat from the momos which I really liked. The flavors and spice are on point. Lamb Saag Curry - delicious! We got around 4 pieces of lamb with this serving. This was just the variety we needed with the rest of the items we ordered. I definitely recommend this place for some quick casual meals, or even a relaxed date night for some good conversation and delicious food. The space is pretty small and feels easy and comfortable. read more

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This is the best palak paneer I have had in this area so far. The butter chicken was richer than expected but that's not a bad thing. Momos had just the right level of spicy. I will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Yelp reviewers did not steer me wrong, the halal chicken tandoori momos on the sizzling plate were amazing! They're fried and tossed in tandoori flavors. Perfectly seasoned, lots of textures (crispy, chewy, soft) and comes out hot! Ask for their chili sauce for dipping! They went real well together. I will be back to get the same exact thing and maybe some other new items to try. read more

Ordered steamed chicken momos and the jhol chicken momos. They were both delicious! Insider tip - they have spicier sauce for the momos as well but you have to ask for it. The jhol momo was better than most I've had. Service was great as well! read more

Samikcha MoMo - Halal Chicken Momo- Jhol - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Wow the food tastes amazing here but wow the portions are so small!! For the price, I cannot justify the amount we got. Each dish felt like an appetizer. I understand inflation but this is extreme. I'm a big fan of Indian food and I never really understood the difference between Nepal and Indian but today I noticed Nepalese cuisine has the same flavors of India but their cooking methods are very aligned with Chinese cooking -- lots of stir fry's and sautée Service was prompt and friendly. We arrived at 2pm on a Saturday and nobody was in the restaurant. Food came out fairly fast. The restaurant is a cozy and clean space. Their menu is extensive with one page focused on Nepalese and the back page focused on Indian dishes. If you have a small appetite or you're prepared to order a lot of food, you can amaze yourself with the delicious flavors of Samikcha MOMO. Every dish was spicy and packed with spices. Everyone's favorite is the fried chicken MOMO and I can definitely eat 3 plates of those. Chicken chili is spicy for sure so be warned if you're sensitive. The lamb choila had an interesting pairing with Rice Krispies and I really wished we had more lamb pieces. Even their fried rice was tasty but again I just wished there was more on the plate. read more

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I want to like this place, and the quality of the food was good. I got the lamb curry, and it was very tasty. The problem is it is that the portions are insanely small for the relatively high price. A small mango lassi was $7, and a the lamb curry which was only a tiny cup worth was $17. They even charge an additional $4 for rice to go on the side. I was really disappointed when I got my order and realized how much I'd overpaid. If they had larger portions or cheaper prices, I would love to come back. Until then, I'll turn to the cheaper options in the surrounding area. read more

Samikcha MoMo - Mango Lassi - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Date night! That means more . Tried another new place, Samikcha Momo in San Mateo. We had Fried chicken momo, Chicken vindaloo, Garlic naan, Shrimp biryani and Masala chai. All the food was delicious with a super friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back here! read more

Samikcha MoMo - Inside - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Glad to see that this place has been consistently maintaining the deliciousness of the dishes. I love their paneer tandoori momos--crispy, smoky, and full of flavor. Friendly staffs. Not a fan of the ambiance, as it is more like a fast-casual restaurant however the place itself is spacious and clean. read more

The service was really good here. My boyfriend and I came around 5pm on a monday afternoon, so it was rather empty, allowing us to be seated quickly. We ordered the chicken jhol momo, chicken tikka masala, 2 garlic naan and masala fries. The food arrived in 10 mins or so and tasted pretty good. The only thing that we would prefer to change would be the chicken in the tikka masala to be cooked just slightly longer. Other than that it was delicious. This isnt a large space, but there is decent amount of seating, good lighting and music that really brings the ambiance together. read more

Samikcha MoMo - Halal Chicken Momo- Jhol - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I really liked the naan here, as well as the lamb curry. You can't go wrong with the mango lassi! The butter chicken was ok. read more

Samikcha MoMo - Butter Chicken - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Very friendly. Really enjoyed the tikka paneer with the rice and the garlic naan. I will try the Momo's next.

The tandoori chicken was perfectly cooked and well worth the 15 mins wait - tender juicy and seasoned to perfection. The biryani with shrimp was just as flavorful - paired well with the tandoori because the seasoning is so perfect and not overwhelming! Even though yiu can count the number of shrimp in the biryani the rice by itself is delicious and didn't need much shrimp. We shared a lentil soup that was very subtle. Overall a great place! read more

We ordered take out from Samikcha Momo. After reading Yelp reviews stating that this was the BEST _____ in the SF Bay Area, I had high expectations. Sorry, if this is the BEST the SF Bay Area has to offer, then I don't know what to say. I do like that the restaurant is open late which is not super common in this area. I rated each item based on how likely I would be to reorder. My scale: 1 - Never again; health hazard. 2 - Pass. I won't order it and I won't eat it. 3 - Eh. It's OK. I won't order it myself, but if someone else does, I'll eat it. 4 - I will highly consider ordering. 5 - I will ALWAYS order. This is a must-order. Samosa Chaat - I never had this before and I have no idea what it's supposed to be like, but personally I didn't like the flavors or textures. I was hoping for different types of textures that create sweet music in my mouth. This was more like modern art. I don't like modern art. 2/5 Veggie Momo- Fried - I never had fried momo before. I was expecting something crispy like lumpia. This was fried like eggroll. Eggroll is fine, but I prefer lumpia. The wrapper also was sweet in a way and I didn't like that. 2/5 Halal Chicken Momo- Steam - Chicken momo was good. I was expecting sauce to accompany the momo and I was disappointed. If there was sauce, maybe I would have bumped up my rating by a whole star. I don't know if sauce is supposed to be included - it is from the other momo places. But the flavor was good and different from the veggie momo, because sometimes, the momos all taste the same. 4/5 Eggplant Curry - I never had eggplant curry. The eggplant was good, well-cooked. The curry had a good flavor, but I don't think I would normally reorder this dish. 3/5 Veggie Biryani - I usually don't like biryani, but I'm always hoping I'll find one I like. I actually liked the veggie biryani and I think most people did not mention it in their reviews - they usually go for the goat. This was probably my favorite of the dishes. 4/5 Plain Naan - 2 half pieces in the order. Pretty standard. 4/5 Rasmalai - 2.5 pieces. I was staring at the half piece and wondering, Why? Why was one piece was SLICED in half. So I halved that half and gave 1.25 pieces to my husband and 1.25 pieces to myself. LOL. 4/5 S2. Mango Lassi - The color was darker than most other mango lassis I've had recently, but maybe that's just the mango. It was good. Not filled all the way to the line at the top though. 4/5 Gobi Manchurian Chowmein Bowl - I never had gobi manchurian chowmein before. So I was surprised that the gobi was batter-fried. It was okay. Sometimes pieces of it, the parts without any vegetable was very crunchy to the point that I thought there was bone in it. Bone crunchy cauliflower. Yum. It was okay, but maybe the steam in the box made the gobi pieces soggy. Chow mein was OK. 4/5 The food for the most part tasted OK and the prices were on the cheaper side for this area. I would return with different expectations. My suggestions: Please use more environmentally friendly packaging for take out. Please include sauces that would be provided for in-person for take-out. Consider having steam vents in the take-out containers so the food is not soggy. read more

Delicious food and great service---tandoori chicken momo was our favorite--Went back a few days after -it was so good!

The momos are drool worthy! The biryani was super flavorful too. We also got a curry, and I wish we had more room to get a plate of naan to go with it, but I'll be back next time. Solid pick in downtown read more

Samikcha MoMo - Shrimp Biryani - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Did we enjoy the dinner time? Yes, the server was a lovely lady and she was very hospitable and attentive to our table. Was the food tasty? They are alright. The Butter CHICKEN was tasty and buttery. Delicious as the dipping sauce for the buttery Nan. The salmon Tikka Masala was.... Another Tikka Masala. The basmati rice was fragrant and the CHICKEN manchuria was delicious. The stars of our table are the fried CHICKEN Momo And Chili CHICKEN chow mein. The Momo was crispy on the outside and succulent in the inside. It came with curry sauce for dipping. Husband asked for a spicier version and they delivered. The chili chicken chow mein was absolutely delicious. It's tasty and had a little bites of spiciness. The Chili chicken was flavorful. Could not stop savoring the bites. These two are must order! On average, the dishes were priced at $11-13.00. I think it's really rare these days. However, the portion was really small. This reminds me of the food portion in Asia. We had 2 orders of rice, buttery Nan and Chowmein for the 4 of us. We've been going to Urban Momo ( just around the corner) for years. We think Samikcha will have to work so much harder to compete. Ps: we dont like Lamb or goat. So, we were limited to Chicken this and that. read more

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I am by means no food expert, much less an Indo-Chinese cuisine one because I don't often have Indian food when I eat out. But the night my girlfriend and I chose to try this new place out, well worth it! Samikcha is nestled in busy 3rd Ave of Downtown San Mateo. There's plenty of parking options so I'd say this place is just a short walk away being practically in the center of downtown. The restaurant interior is very simply decorated and clean. We got there on a Tuesday evening around 6:30PM and there were many tables open. Food - My girlfriend and I were pretty hungry and ordered a lot (I feel we're always hungry). We ended up getting the Mango Lassi, Lamb Tikka Masala, Fried Chicken MoMo, Chicken Tandoori, and Butter Naan. Food came out relatively quickly. I was surprised how juicy everything was, especially the Tandoori on a sizzling platter because it looked like it was going to be dry at first glance. However, the one dish that really blew us away was the Butter Naan. Simple right? It really was simple, but gosh, it was SO GOOD. My girlfriend put in a second order of naan because we consumed the first order way too fast. It comes out smelling amazing. I am definitely revisiting this place if I have the Indian food cravings next time! We were very happy with the meal and the service! I think this place is worth a try. read more

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Came on a Sunday around 11:30am for lunch and the restaurant was entirely empty. They have a decently large menu, and we ordered a few curries, garlic naan, and the paneer momos. The momos dough was a bit hard, but the filling was tasty (though they weren't super big/stuffed momos). The curries were standard, as was the garlic naan. Service was attentive, and food came decently quickly. Since there weren't ever more than 2 other tables at the same time, the environment was relatively relaxed and good for talking. read more

Samikcha MoMo - Butter chicken, chicken tiki masala, garlic naan, rice. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

A new restaurant with 5 stars ratings. I was disappointed because the reviews said they have the best Momos. I love the ones from Urban Momo because the skins are fresh and flavors explosive. The skins here were not nearly as fresh and the flavors were pretty standard Indian. The Lamb Saag Curry was worthy of eating here, but was quite tiny compared to other dishes. Their Manchurian Noodles are not edible from my perspective. Chicken was cold and not as good as Sweet and Sour Chicken in most Chinese restaurants or chains. Noodles were flavorless. Samosa Chaat was okay. read more

Samikcha MoMo - Lamb Saag Curry (spinach) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Looking for some comfort fusion food? You got it right here at Samikcha MoMo. NOTE: Curry does come in spicy levels for those who can't handle the heat. My girlfriend and I arrived here on a Sunday night 2/3/24 and it was packed. As we had arrived, a chef from the back took the last seat available and stared at us as his other coworker went and sat down with him. Knowing that we were coming in to sit and eat, we thought it was a little rude for them to do that. The waiter sat us near the door and provided us with a heater to stay warm. However, the table setting created a bit of a safety hazard as we sat next to the fire sprinkler riser. The restaurant, unfortunately, does not match the theme of cuisine. It comes off very mismatched with random wallpapers and pictures. The food definitely won us over. We started off with the Mango Lassi which is deliciously sweet and tastes homemade; the Masala Chai was good, but it was not blended in flavor as I would like. It is also unsweetened so definitely add sugar to your liking. For appetizers, we ordered the Garlic Tikka Fries. The tikka dipping sauce was great, however the fries were not evenly seasoned and I was expecting a spicy kick. For our main dish, we ordered the Lamb Curry and Coconut Chicken Curry and both were amazing. The curry was extremely tasteful and both the chicken and lamb were so tender, it melted. We also ordered the Garlic Naan and Butter Naan on the side, which were both great in texture. They had a nice crisp to them, however, I personally like a little fluff in my naan. It tastes even better dipped in the curry sauce. Overall, this place was great food-wise and hospitality from our waiter. I would recommend this spot and will be coming back for more. read more

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Some of the best food I have ever eaten. Love the chicken Manchurian. The people are helpful and gave great suggestions

This place is closed now. Don't order from here! I ordered some to go food last week and they charged me for it, but the restaurant was closed on a Sunday afternoon even though it was during their opening hours. When I called them and emailed them to give me a refund, there was no response. I've been calling them everyday from Sunday-Tuesday and there was no response, so I had to call my credit card company to dispute the charge. read more

well, we finally made our way down to the brick and mortar, and lemme tell you - my fiancé and i were even more impressed with the food there!! we got the lamb curry, chicken tikka masala, and tandoori chicken momos and MY GOD everything is somehow even better fresh. The momos are served on a sizzling plate, and the curries are served with the perfect side of basmati rice. if you can get down there to eat in person, do it, but delivery is just as good. either way, get yourself down there, you won't be disappointed! read more

Early Mothers Day dinner with my family. We arrived and were greeted and seated right away. Wonderful selection and delicious food. We ordered quite a sampling. Difficult to pick a favorite but I'd have to say the Tandoori chicken and lamb biryani! Although all four of us ate everything that came our way. Give this place a try ! read more

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This is the best Indo-China cuisine I've ever had. The food was excellent, and the service was great as our server was very on top of everything making sure we had everything we needed. I got the coconut curry chicken, the tikki masala momo, garlic naan, roti, and basmati rice. The dishes were very flavorful. I will be coming back and would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Small portions, but the 15% neighbor discount helps balance it out a bit. You can also get a complimentary mango lassi or a soda if you check in on yelp! I would recommend the mango lassi. My friends and I ordered a few dishes to share including: chicken momos ($14.49), gobi manchurian ($12.49), matar paneer ($14.99), garlic naan ($5.99), and sichuan veggie chow mein ($13.99). Total came to a little under $60 before tip with the 15% discount. I don't eat meat, so can't vouch for the chicken momos, but I will say you get to pick from a variety of ways to have them cooked (ie: chili, steamed, fried, soup, etc). I have never seen that many options for momos before! They also have a veggie or paneer option for fellow non-meat eaters. Gobi manchurian was decent, but just a really tiny portion. I didn't love the matar paneer curry. The peas didn't taste super fresh (probably frozen peas), but the paneer bits were fine. It went well with the naan though. Lastly, the sichuan chow mein was not spicy at all. I expected a little bit of kick, but was disappointed that it did not deliver. Instead, I just spooned the leftover sauce from the gobi manchurian to add more spice. Service is a bit slow, but they let us take our time even though they were getting busy. I felt bad taking up a table although staff never rushed us. With the yelp check-in deal and neighbor discount, it's well worth checking out Samikcha Momo. read more

We ordered six entrees to be delivered this evening by DoorDash. We loved the food. All of it. The momos were not our favorite among the things that we ordered, but they were still definitely good! And we'd definitely eat there or order from there again! For sure! ... We were expecting larger portions on a couple of the items, but still five stars. Very tasty! read more

I would definitely recommend this place because it's reasonably priced and momos are unique compared to the the usual takeout spots. These weren't the best momos I've had, but were piping hot-literally on a hot plate and everything had a good flavor profile. We had the tandoori paneer momos, veggie fried momos, schezwan veggie noodles and this all came with a spicy (peanut?) sauce. The service was quick and the waiters were pleasant. read more

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This particular order was on doordash. We had seen it quite a few times on the list of restaurants in the area and decided to take the plunge. Got veggie momos and a gobi Manchurian chow mein bowl. The veggie momos were good not great but the gobi Manchurian and chow mein were some of the best we've had in the area. Not very oily but still packed a lot of flavor, just right. Can't wait to try out more of their menu! read more

Samikcha MoMo - VEGGIE MOMO - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Excellent food. Clean place. Ordered Lamb biryani (ate it all before pic) Garlic Tikka fries 10/10 crispy well seasoned garlic on top was really good. Butter chicken as usual very good we'll seasoned and yummy! Chicken pieces were large and delicious. I also got the samosa DELICIOUS Tamarind sauce sweet and tasty with good tamarind flavor and mint sauce was fresh and just the right spicy and delicious! Definitely coming back. Service was very kind and attentive. He didn't bother us like some waiters do asking you every 5minutes if everything is ok. I don't like that. He checked up on us when he saw the water low. Overall kind and friendly service. The ambiance is clean and simple no clutter. I loved that the art kept me busy while waiting for my food which didn't take long at all. There is a panoramic large photo inside and I was looking at it for a long time. I visited on a Sunday night at 9pm which was perfect because there was 2 people inside eating. One of the diners next to me told the waiter that the chutney and Tamarind sauce was excellent, reminded him of his Moms cooking at home. I will be going back. read more

Samikcha MoMo - Butter Chicken - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

My friend and I had a lovely dinner there. She had a vindaloo dish, I think it was vindaloo chicken, and she very much enjoyed it. I had butter, tofu, and it was great. The sauce was flavorful yet mild. The staff was helpful and and attentive. Prices were reasonable. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it. We will return. read more

The fourth star is for the chicken momos and the accompanying sauces. The chowmein are ok, a little greasy. I ordered online and had to wait for my order to be ready. They offered me a seat and asked if I wanted a drink while I waited. I appreciated the service. The place was pretty empty early evening. Do try the chicken momos if you are a fan of dim sums. read more

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Actual rating: 3.5 We were looking for a late night place for dinner after a few drinks at a nearby bar. This restaurant seemed to have great reviews so we decided to try it out. We got paneer momos, hot and sour soup, fried rice, chow mein and cauliflower manchurian. My favorite was the cauliflower manchurian but other than that everything seemed a bit bland or too spicy for me. Hot and sour soup was super sour. Wasn't super impressed but maybe it was just a one off thing. Service was quick. read more

Samikcha MoMo - Cauliflower manchurian - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Momos were spot on loved it , noodles were fantastic and the curry was also good . Overall loved it

I love this place! It's my go place for Indian food in the peninsula. I've tried the goat curry, palak paneer, goat biriyani, butter chicken, momos, and mango lassi. I was pretty happy with all of the items. Service is efficient and the interior is modern. I usually get takeout most of the time, but dine in occasionally as well. Both have been good experiences. Although most of their dishes are good, I think the biriyani is a particular standout. I'm somewhat addicted and trying not to eat here more than once a week . My only critique is the quantity could be a bit more per dish. read more

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