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
A great place to visit if you’re craving Momos. I ordered the Himalayan steamed Momos and Jyanmara Momos with Mango lassi and I must say I was a satisfied man.... read more
Abhishek NayakOctober 8, 2021
We drove past this place and the word "Nepal" caught my eye! We got the Himalayan steamed Momo and the sauce they came with was sooooo good. I ordered Chicken... read more
Vanity GomezOctober 8, 2021
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
Very friendly great atmosphere… limited dining room space but clean and comfortable. Employee was great 👍 and food was HOT and FRESH!! Everything was delicious! Gyro was loaded... read more
BEE CARTERSeptember 16, 2024
Sorry for the late review but I enjoyed the food. I was their first customer LOL. Really good service. I enjoyed the chicken kebab with the sauces on top, it... read more
Frederick NazariJuly 16, 2024
The food here is delicious! The best kebabs/ Mediterranean food in Frisco. It is very well priced, the staff is very friendly and it is an excellent place. We love... read more
Shephali SharmaAugust 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
Got recommended by a friend who lives close to this place. Food is awesome!!! Probably the best Momo I’ve had in a while in DFW. The owner and the staff... read more
Ay RBJuly 16, 2024
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
Tried the veg momos and they were great in taste and the service was good too!!! So happy to have such momo spot in Denton finally!!!
Shweta BatraOctober 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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