The Joy of Momos: Dumplings You’ll Love!
If you’ve never tried Nepali cuisine, you’re missing out! Known for its rich, aromatic flavors, Nepali food does have a standout favorite: momos, a type of Himilayan dumpling. Nepali momos, filled with seasoned veggies or meat and typically steamed to perfection, are a beloved street food with incredible flavor.
Nepalese Food is Amazing, But Momos Steal the Show!
We love Nepalese food — and we really love momos. So, imagine our surprise (and excitement!) to find our favorite Nepali dish right here in DFW! Our first momo experience was in Toronto, Canada, at an international food hub that blew us away with its incredible flavors. The moment we bit into our first momo, we were hooked. It was later that we found out that momos are traditionally Tibetan! Yes, it’s true. Momos were introduced to Nepal by Tibetan traders and became widely popular across the country, evolving into a beloved staple of Nepali cuisine. Hooray for fun facts! #OriginStory
To be honest, we didn’t think there’d be a Tibetan or Nepali food joint in Dallas Fort-Worth. I mean, where? It seemed so unlikely. The answer: everywhere!
Most Nepalese and Tibetan food is clustered in Irving, however, there are also restaurants in Frisco, Denton and beyond. All you have to do is pick a spot from the list below. Then, you can stuff your face with momos galore!
Here’s What’s Up Dallas!
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Below are three popular momo restaurants in DFW:
Cafe Mandu
A very small but cozy environment. It did give me the vibes of small cafes in Nepal. We tried chowmein, sausage, and alu stick. They were equally good. Altough they... read more
Prayash Raj KoiralaOctober 8, 2022
Me and my husband had visited to this restaurant. It was a great experience. Finding the restaurant where we can have Nepali flavors is a blessing. Food was yummy. Mango... read more
Pratichha WMarch 8, 2024
Solid Nepal food! Having been to Nepal, these rate authentic and oh so yummy. Got the fried Momo's/dumplings. A little bit of a wait but they came out hot and... read more
Alan HsiehFebruary 8, 2024
Gotta give Cafe Mandu its props! This place serves all different kinds of momos, and it’s a vibe. There are always Nepali music videos playing in the background and lots of chatter. Most importantly, it follows our golden restaurant rule: When people from that culture are eating there, you should be eating there. Check. ✅ Yep! In all seriousness, this spot is great if you’re out late! It’s open until 12am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2am on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Amazing! We recommend the noodles and the pan-fried momos.
Kebab & MO:MO
Good food, friendly and polite staff. Quality meets the price point. Service can be a bit faster. Beef gyro a bit dry.
Peyman YazdizadehSeptember 25, 2024
One of the best platter I had and staff were very welcoming. It would definitely be my to go place.
manikanth kAugust 16, 2024
Food was fine, tried their momo and chicken rice both were good. Did not have a wow factor but it was decent and good.
Manmith ReddyAugust 16, 2024
This one’s fun because it’s combining Mediterranean and Himalayan flavor. It’s a subtle fusion restaurant. That’s right! Plus, its menu ranges far beyond momos, including actual entrees that provide a delicious, healthy dinner. Be warned: the menu does lean more Mediterranean, but if you love Mediterranean food and simply want to try momos as well, then boom! Head to Frisco and grab yourself a Kebab with a side of momos.
Momo Mobile — Denton
It has the food truck vibe with delicious juicy MoMo in Denton. I was craving MoMo late in the evening and I found my perfect fix for it not too... read more
Subhechchha SharmaNovember 16, 2023
I went there to try their chicken momos (Nepalese dumplings), and I loved it. I will definitely go back again, and great to see a Nepalese dumpling shop here in... read more
Sameer KhatriOctober 16, 2023
Great taste of authentic Nepali dumplings(momo’s). Thank god I don’t have to drive to Irving just for momo’s. Loved the taste and chutney. Will go back soon!!
bik juOctober 16, 2023
We don’t know what it is about food trucks, but sometimes they have the best food. And would you believe it? Denton has a food truck — open every day from 3:00 to 11:30pm — that’s dedicated to serving up momos and other delicious, Himalayan yum yums. Hand-kneaded dough, fresh veggies, halal ground chicken, and fresh spices — Nepalese food at its finest. Need we say more?
And More Momos!
We could end it here, but we’re not going to. No, for you, we’re going to go the full mile and list 14 other DFW locations serving momos as of November 2024. Here is the master list. You’re welcome!
| IRVING |
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| Momo2Go 8704 Cypress Waters Blvd #170, Irving, TX 75063 |
| Magic Momo and Biryani 2810 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX 75062 |
| MoMo Spot 3635 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX 75062 |
| MoMo Express 3000 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX 75062 |
| Peak Restaurant & Bar 3401 W Airport Fwy #110, Irving, TX 75062 |
| Everest Indian Himalayan Restaurant and Bar 3310 W Rochelle Rd, Irving, TX 75062 |
| Jomsom Thakali Kitchen 3701 Esters Rd #108, Irving, TX 75038 |
| SURROUNDING CITIES |
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| Momo Magic 14339 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035 |
| Everest Indian Himalayan Restaurant and Bar 2300 McDermott Rd #570, Plano, TX 75025 |
| Everest Indian Himalayan Restaurant and Bar 2300 McDermott Rd #570, Plano, TX 75025 |
| Anita’s Mo:Mo 2817 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76021 |
| Momo and Grill 1548 Bedford Rd, Bedford, TX 76021 |
| Everest Momo 699 E Harwood Rd, Euless, TX 76039 |
| Khaja Momo 1114 Viridian Park Ln, Arlington, TX 76005 |
| Bara Nepalese Restaurant and Bar 1201 W Airport Fwy Suit#115, Euless, TX 76040 |
Now that you know, you know! Momos are a great dish. They’re delicious and fun to eat! You should eat some soon! And don’t just visit the first option we gave you either.
We will always love Cafe Mandu, if only for its late hours, but there are other spots out there, perhaps offering even tastier treats. Personally, we’re on a mission to visit all of the momo spots in Irving, starting with Momo2Go. That food looks Yummy with a capital “Y”. We also found a drool-worthy online recipe, so we might try our luck in the kitchen too! #MoMos #MomosNepalese #MomoDumpling
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