Nepali Momo Kitchen, on N 15th Street in North Philadelphia, keeps its menu centered on momo, offered across a wide run of preparations — steamed, fried, Himalayan chilly, tika, jhol, choyal, tandoori, Jimboo le Janeko, and madkaa — each available in veg, cheese, chicken, goat, and shrimp versions. The jhol momo, served in a peanut-tomato broth, draws mixed reactions from regulars, while the goat versions have built a reputation as standouts.
Beyond the dumplings, the menu adds Himalayan egg noodle and fried rice, roti with paneer and vegetables, aalu chilly potatoes, and chauchau sadeko, a cold noodle salad tossed with Himalayan spices. Mango and lychee lassi and Nepali chya round out the drink list.
The restaurant has built a following as a neighborhood spot, drawing weekend crowds and regulars despite a small footprint. The Infatuation scored it 8.5 out of 10.
Beyond the dumplings, the menu adds Himalayan egg noodle and fried rice, roti with paneer and vegetables, aalu chilly potatoes, and chauchau sadeko, a cold noodle salad tossed with Himalayan spices. Mango and lychee lassi and Nepali chya round out the drink list.
The restaurant has built a following as a neighborhood spot, drawing weekend crowds and regulars despite a small footprint. The Infatuation scored it 8.5 out of 10.