Review: Dig Into A Dizzying Array of Dumplings at Momo Souls in Palms | Eater LA

"Featuring 17 variations of Himalayan-style momos and a kesar pista–stocked ice cream counter, this family-owned Palms spot delivers a dumpling-focused spin on South Asian cuisine. After a year of vending at farmers markets and food festivals, it has taken over the former Kogi Taqueria space, where a colorful accent wall of Nepali and Los Angeles symbols adds character to a minimal room with a handful of marble-topped tables. The halal, vegan-friendly menu offers flexible spice levels, mix-and-match sauces, and icy treats. Almost every order brings 10 round, supple momos—filled with chicken, paneer, or a vegan soy mix—with two dipping sauces; the butter masala momo in a rich, creamy tomato sauce is a popular pick, jhol momo comes with a tangy sesame-based chutney, and kurkure momo is breaded, deep-fried, and topped with red onions and cilantro. Beyond dumplings, there are straightforward Indo-Chinese plates like customizable chow mein and fried rice, gobi Manchurian, and “Chili Zone” proteins (shrimp, tofu, or paneer) in chile-garlic sauce. For best results, add peri-peri fries to mop up the decadent sauces, and turn up the heat if you like things spicy—the medium runs quite tame." - Patricia Kelly Yeo