Annapurna Cafe

"One of our go-to group dinner spots, this big basement—filled with Himalayan food instead of random boxes of tacky holiday decorations—is consistently our first choice for anything that can be swept up with a surplus of garlic-brushed naan. Annapurna Cafe houses the best Indian, Tibetan, and Nepalese food in town, and they belong among the stars for their Tibetan momo alone, rich with spiced chicken and paired with tomato, mint, and peanut chutneys. Annapurna also excels at Indian classics like tikka masala and palak paneer, as well as hall of fame-worthy stewed lamb and fish korma. It’s all just as excellent whether you’re hanging out in the basement clinking bottles of Kingfisher or taking home multiple plastic tubs of greatness." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"Annapurna, which serves Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian food, is the place to go for spinach momo. These Tibetan-style dumplings are vegan and filled with spinach and aromatic spices. Best of all, they come with peanut (slightly spicy), sesame (slightly sweet), and tomato (slightly tangy) chutney sauces, offering a variety of flavors to enjoy. You can also find tensing momo, a dumpling with a chicken filling." - Jay Friedman

"Duck into this colorful, underground space off Broadway specializing in cuisine from the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, and Tibet. An order of dumplings is a must, with options including chicken tikka and veggie-stuffed chili momos and lamb kothay (a fried Tibetan momo filled with ground, spiced lamb). Other favorites on the menu include Dhal Bat and a warming curry of Tibetan herbs, potatoes, and peas. Enjoy your meal in-house with a lassi or a saffron-infused cocktail—or order for takeaway." - Alicia Erickson, Eater Staff

"This is in a basement, but don’t let that deter you. The Indian/Nepalese/Himalayan menu is excellent, and largely healthy. Try the steamed chicken momo dumplings, or the saag paneer, which is more spinach than cream. Aloo gobi is also never a bad choice if you need some more vegetables in your life." - aimee rizzo

"Your coffee table was covered in voter’s information pamphlets and ballots in-progress not too long ago. Now it’s time to cover it in steamed momo dumplings, lamb curry, tikka masala, and garlicky naan from Annapurna." - aimee rizzo