Bridges Nepali Cuisine - Northside

The basmati bowl with mild tikka masala, peas, and lentils was great. The pan-seared pork pot stickers were good, too. I recommend the frosty cold milky Chai, and the naan to sop up the sauces your dumplings leave behind. My only complaint is that each item was probably two dollars more than you would pay in a competitive Indian restaurant for their serving sizes--but, this was the bustling Northside area, so I get it. Besides, when I heard the price of $32 for just me, I didn't wince. I could already smell the food. The bathroom is clean, and the rear patio is quite private. It is on one the coolest blocks in Cinci, in my opinion.

Bridges is by far my favorite restaurant! I'm from out of town but make it a priority to stop here every time I'm in town and order as many momos as I possibly can. The bowls are so filling and so delicious, the staff are so helpful to describe the flavors and the foods available. The pan seared veggie momos are my favorite, I often order an order with my meal and then take an order for the road because I cannot be without them. The samosas are so well executed. The amount of flavor and love that goes into the filling is a wonderful surprise compared to your standard samosa. If I lived in Northside I would eat here 3 meals a day.

I had best experience here especially with food. The food is great, service is amazing and atmosphere is good. Some perks… 1. You can build your rice bowl with options. I like vegetable options here. Tastes amazing. Chicken is good too. I had rice bowl with chicken tikka masala and two types of lentil soup 50/50 and with fried veggies. Also had spicy sauce (they have mild sauce too, and the sauces are good). Also had cilantro, onion and chilli as toppings. The vow tastes really good and I really enjoyed it. 2. They have draft beers too of 4-5 types including Rhinegeist. 3. They have chicken Momo’s too and other options too. 4. Noodles are good too. 5. They have like good amount of searing capacity considering the location. Seems like less tables on front but they have more tables and outside seating at the back. The outside seating is really good, tall trees around and feels cozy in there. You will feel like sitting in forest even with few tall trees. 6. Costs about $25 for single person for full rice bowl and a beer.

3/29/25 I was shopping at a local record store event and decided to venture into the community. Stopped by this small gem and was greeted by a beautiful woman who has amazing customer service. She offered us samples, and it was delicious. I purchased a bowl for lunch. I arrived home and it was flavorful and delicious. My son ate some and fell in love with the flavorful dish. We will definitely be eating more of the food from this business!

Beautiful happy people, beautifully tasty food, beautiful atmosphere. The staff were so kind and personable, the food was amaaaazing tasted so fresh and healing, the atmosphere was very nice with 3 different areas to seat one being an outdoor seating area 🙌🙏🏼🌈💫

This is one of the best places to eat in Cincinnati, hands down!!! The Nepali cuisine is similar to the flavor profile of Indian cuisine, so if you like Indian, you'll love this place! There are options for omnivores and vegans, so something for everyone! 🌱💚 The staff are super friendly, and they have a very relaxing outdoor space! If you have not eaten here, then you are doing yourself a disservice. So Good!!!

The bowls are great little expensive but lots of flavor. I also highly reccomend the samosas crispy and plenty of flavor.

I absolutely love this place. I stumbled upon it a few years ago and now it's my favorite place to go for a delicious hearty lunch. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is so nice kind and helpful. 100000/10 recommend for anyone looking for delicious vegetarian meals (they do also have pork and chicken dishes) or just something different!

Incredible food, kind and accommodating staff, reasonably priced, and wonderful atmosphere. We had vegetarian and celiac members of our party and had no issue finding safe and delicious items to eat.

The girl behind the counter was extremely helpful in navigating us through what we might like best. The food came out delicious! Tons of flavor and so much depth in both dishes. I keep recommending Bridges to friends and family who like all cuisines.

I was overcharged for my meal even though I just got the standard meat + veggie combo. I did not order mushrooms, but they consider mushrooms to be a meat (extra $). My daughter and I had 2 build your own rice bowls and 1 large bottle of Smart water and the total was almost $37 with the tip. I was also charged a "dine in fee" of 7.8%, which I'm assuming is because I paid with a card but I'm unsure. Seemed really overpriced considering this is a fast casual place where they expect you to clear your own table. The food was also pretty mediocre. We won't be returning.

403. One word: momos. Think steamed dumplings, Nepalese style. It was my first time trying them and I loved it. Also got the samosa. The momos overshadowed the samosa for me. Lots of filling though. I didn't get the rice bowl but that's another great option. You get to pick your protein, vegetables, and rice which is nice if you're looking to customize your meal. If you haven't had Nepalese food, start here.

I had been wanting to come here for a while, so my hubby and I went a while back on a weekend excursion pre-parenthood. I wanted to try their momos and they did not disappoint! Here is what we got: Chicken Momo, a Nepalese style dumpling 2 meat bowls, each come with up to 3 different items Strawberry banana lassi By far my favorite item was the chicken momos, and I think Nick felt the same. I could eat those every day and not get sick of them. So delicious! For our meat bowls, between both of us we tried: Chicken tikka masala Hakku chuala Pork chili Mixed lentils I think I like the hakku chuala best - a cold chicken salad of sorts with lots and lots of ginger. I can't wait to go back and eat my weight in momos! Someone send them to me when I'm on maternity leave please!

I stopped by here after the Northside Fourth of July parade --- I was thrilled that they were open on the holiday, as I was starving. I found it to be an interesting fast-food version of Nepali cuisine. It was small and cozy, with a few tables in front and a section in back with some additional tables. You ordered at the counter, from pre-made food you could see in large chafing dishes. You built your own bowl: you chose the type of rice (I was happy they had brown rice), the sauce (I went with the lentils), and then the toppings (I did a mixture of chicken Tikka Masala and Pork Chili for an extra $2.00). There was a long line but thanks to the assembly-line process, it went quickly. I also ordered a mango lassi, and though the taste was spot-on, it took a long time for it to arrive. As for the food, it was good -- very filling, with a little heat to it. In general, a good place to duck in and get a hot healthy bite.

A great find in Cincinnati. It was the first time we had Nepali cuisine. We enjoyed the lentil pancake with mushrooms and a side of curried vegetables. The sauce added to the fullness of flavor. The texture reminded me of a potato pancake. We were happy with this! The pan-seared vegan momos had shredded cabbage and other veggies inside. The spicy cilantro dipping sauce that came with it was the best part. It was a fresh flavor and not too spicy. The samosa filling was more of a veggie mash consistency and a nice complement to the crunchy exterior coating. There is seating inside (front and back) although it's a bit cramped. The employees were friendly and the food came out in the timeframe promised. There is street parking and for a holiday weekday, it was easy to find.

Nice spot with good food and friendly service! They have a creative menu with Lassi, Chai, Momos, and customizable bowls. We got the vegan momos which were pretty good and came with great sauces. Cannot wait to go back and try the other dishes!

First time trying Nepali food. The staff is very friendly and gave us recommendations when we were deciding the food. MOMO $10 / 10 dumplings - We ordered half Veg half chicken. I love the chicken MoMo more. They are very juicy! They also came with two different sauce. One is mild and one is spicy. Samosa $4 / 1 piece - We ordered the chicken Samosa. The bread is not too doughy and they has a lot of filling in it! They also came with a sweet sour sauce Rice bowl $14 - We ordered a rice bowl with Hakku Chuala and Pork chilli with Yellow peas sauce. They Hakku Chuala served cold and the staff recommended us to pick a hot topping so we picked the pork chili. Mango Lassi $6 - It's a yogurt drink. I tried the Mango favour and it's pretty good.

I still love this food. The spices are amazing. I love they sell some of the spices to go now. I wish they would open a location in west chester area.

My youngest daughter recommended Bridges for several years now. Fortunately I waited to have my own experience and OH MY was is one pleasant, fulfilling experience. The decor when you walk in almost immediately fills you with Nepali culture. The music, pictures, the herbs filling the air, excellent immersive experience. The ordering process is super quick, pleasant and without delay. The food... ABSOLUTELY excellent. As we speak, I am changing my preferred Asian establishment to Bridges! This review may read as if I have been paid, I have not. Bridges is a sleeper restaurant (at least for me because no one ever recommended Bridges as earnestly as the should've, including my daughter ). Get here and try for yourself!

I tried Bridges Nepali Cuisine over this last summer (2022) on a trip to Cincinnati. I saw it had amazing reviews and I love Nepali food so I was super excited to try it. Bridges is a pretty small venue with some indoor and outdoor seating in the back. It was pretty packed when I went in which was a pretty good sign. We went up to the front to order and had it for dining in. Ordering was super confusing and I still can't figure out why. I ordered chicken momos and woh which are two of their most popular dishes and the person I was ordering from seemed super confused which then also confused me. It took a really long time, but then it finally came out. The momos were the best part of the meal, they were fresh, soft, and the filling was super flavorful. Everyone shared them and really loved it. The woh was pretty good as well, it was my first time having it so I don't really have a good benchmark. The portion was incredible massive and even after sharing with all my friends, I still had like half of it left over after we had the momos. Next time, I would probably stick to just the momos and maybe just order a little more of them and try some different fillings out. Cute little restaurant with some good food!

Everything was Amazing! The food is so aromatic and beyond delicious. The depth of flavor and spices dances on you taste buds. And the people are so nice and helpful. Highly recommend!

I got lunch here during the week. Service was very quick, and we ate outside on the back patio. The patio was super super cute. It had covered seating with ceiling fans, and they provided bug spray. My only complaint was it vaguely smelled of trash because of the location of the trash cans nearby. It wasn't too bad though. Someone who seems like the owner/manager came and checked on us, which was nice. My food was very flavorful and the portion was surprisingly filling! There was something bitter in the food, though I'm not sure what it was. In general, the food was still very good. I did find a hair in my food but it wasn't a huge deal and I'm fine now days after eating it.

Ordered dumplings and a curry side. After my husband died, a similar restaurant in Cincinnati near the federal courhouse is where we went to eat lunch. So I had great expectations. Ordered it through GrubHub, which makes it impossible for you to rate anything. This was dreadful. I asked for mid-spice range. There was barely any spice in the dip. The curry side was way over cooked. It was obviously cooked, then frozen. Barely any taste at all. Do not recommend this place. For anything.

It is very small but a good neighborhood restaurant. The staff was nice because we could not follow the menu. This is my first time trying Nepali food so I may not be a custom to it, but it was pretty bland. The portions were small. We came for Asian food fest and it seemed a bit overpriced for what you got. The food was decent and it was overall a good new experience. May try it again to support local business.

Delicious momo! The momo soup is 100% the way to go, but getting them pan fried gives them a nice crunch. They are similar to a potsticker, but that soup-chef's kiss. I also enjoy their spring rolls which come with a tomato based sweet sauce. The location is the old Melt building and it still looks much the same with the best seating in the outdoor courtyard. The menu in store is a little chaotic and haphazard, so I suggest going to the website to see offerings before stepping up to the counter. They have tons of vegetarian items and the low mein portion is somewhere between 2-3 meals. There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Overall, the food is delish, the service is kind, and the space is fine. If you have a large group, consider take away for more comfort. But either way-get that soup.

Good food, nice staff, but I saw a Rat here after hours so I cannot recommend it in good faith. | Rating 2/10 Not going to post a lengthy review but eat here at your own risk. The food is good, the staff is nice, the place looks great, but I have video evidence of a rat in the dining area after hours. Not one to drag a restaurant but that combined with their notes from before about health inspection issues lead me to feel its not safe to eat here. (Posting Picture as Yelp won't allow video)

I have always wanted to try momos, and bridges did not disappoint! They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Two sauces came with it, and both of the flavors were unique. I don't know how to describe it, but it was a good addition to the momos. We also had samosas. They were a lot bigger than the Indian samosas, but I liked that it was crunchy on the outside, and the filling was tasty and soft on the inside. I highly recommend bridges. It's a must-try!

Never heard of a momo until I went here a few years ago. Perfect dumpling with Nepalese/Indian spices. I CRAVE them!!!! Also love their Dahl

This restaurant has a downtown location that is only open on weekdays (and I typically visit Cincinnati on weekends, so it hasn't worked out for me), but this suburban outlet has more generous hours. It promises Nepali cuisine, which certainly resembles more commonly found Indian food but is noticeably different. Many of their items are served in fast casual format, with premade dishes scooped into a bowl in front of you. Being in no rush, I opted to get some stuff cooked. One thing they offered that I had never heard of before was a woh, a lentil based pancake. It pretty much tastes like an utthapam (a South Indian creation) and is crispy and hearty and comes with a variety of filling options and fresh garnishes. My tofu and mushrooms were baked in to the point where you had to think about it to realize they were there. My included side was a more typical black eyed pea, potato, and bamboo shoot curry. I couldn't leave without ordering some momos, which I got steamed to go. They came with some interesting sauces, and the veggie ones were green, which is aesthetically pleasing and also makes life easier because you know what you're getting. And while I must say that service at South Asian restaurants is a dicey business in my experience, there is something in Nepali culture that promotes hospitality, and me and everyone else of the diverse bunch who stopped in got a warm welcome and a walkthrough of the menu. While I would have preferred to eat downtown. It was worth the short drive up here.

Bridges is reliable, delicious, has good service and a great vibe. They truly care about the service their customers receive and that is to be appreciated! Can't wait for the Walnut Hills location to open!

absolutely amazing nepalese food with plenty of vegan options, amazing flavor/taste, perfect portion sizes, fast and friendly service, lots of indoor and outdoor seating

Bridges is an incredible restaurant. I realize that's a big compliment, but I mean it entirely. The atmosphere, flavor, variety, service, and vibe-- I'm there for it all. I love the momos (any style), the wohs (any style), the homeade nepali style ice tea (to die for), the build your own bowls, the fermented spices you can take home, the chow mein (get mild if you are at allll sensitive to spice.) Their mango and strawberry lassis are delicious. On the sweeter side, so I think of them as dessert. I often take friends from out of town here for dinner. 11/10!

The absolute BEST food around! Never disappointed! Family run restaurant and it's delicious - EVERYTIME! From the soup bowls to the MoMo's to the Nann bread to the Chowmein. A must visit! Our family ate here almost every day for a couple weeks and didn't get tired of it. That's how good the food is. Also, the family are really nice people and once u become a regular, they know exactly who you are. You're like family.

Nepali cuisine is so extremely underrated and definitely deserves the hype! Chicken momo's with the side of grilled chicken masala is absolutely delicious. The momo's are a work of art and truly one of the best I have ever had. The grilled chicken tikka masala is very different from the creamy orange curry often seen at Indian restaurants. Instead the grilled chicken is a unique twist to the classic curry without the heaviness of the cream overpowering the flavors. Will definitely keep coming back!

Bridges has fantastic food. If you are comfortable with tikka masala and samosas you'll find them here. They also have chili chicken and a great veggie base. The staff are great.

Tasty take on chow mein. Scrumptious dumplings. Odd little space, but it works. Good service from nice folks.

Goodness my! Run to these Bridges! A bowl of Bridges holds a sea of delight! Yum to chicken and chicken peas! Yes to hot sauces and hot pepper and onion and Janet breath! Lust for food and Peter? Ha ha! There are options at Bridges, would you like more Mr. H? Maybe someday, or maybe bowl upon bowl! This is a tasty place, go to the northern side! Cross these Bridges to your fate!

Five stars for food. Took off star for cleanlinessI had to wipe our table because previous people left dirty and there were no other tables. It doesn't look like anyone comes out here to clean. The plastic utensils outside were all dirty. I picked up a spoon and there was dirt... With that said the food had good flavor. The food was ready and served quickly. Nice little spot for quick food.

Holy cow where do I start. The other reviews are spot on. This place is amazing! This place is a must if in the Cincy area!

We just had a rice bowl and vegetarian Momo (steamed dumplings). Rice bowl was filled with amazing flavors and spices. Momo came with two different dipping sauces - one sweet and one spicy - both amazing. Place is small but they have an amazing outdoor patio out back. We will definitely be back!

I'm still a little confused on how everything on the menu works, but my husband stopped in to pick up carry-out, and I'm delighted that we finally tried Bridges! Technically, we tried them at the Taste of Cincinnati before, but this time was much better because we got to try momos! The Veggie Momos were delicious. There are several vegetarian options, and I like that this gives us Cincinnatians a nice variation on exotic restaurants. Because the menu items are something a lot of us have never seen before, it would be nice if Bridges offered smaller, tasting options to encourage folks to branch out and try something unfamiliar.

I cannot say enough GOOD things about this restaurant! You have to get the momo's and naan! My favorites, hands down. Everything we had was delicious though: the rice bowl, the woh, and the tea. The staff is friendly and helpful if you have questions too.

Ate here for the first time today and everything was hands down amazing! From the food, to the service, to the atmosphere.. Everything was very quaint and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend and will be back for more lol

My wife and I both love trying new kinds of food, and neither of us had ever been to a Nepali restaurant before, so we went here for her birthday. We were very happy with our experience. As soon as we walked in, the lady at the counter started suggesting things for us to get, which was helpful because we hadn't been there before and weren't too familiar with the types of food they served. I knew I wanted to try momo, but she suggested we get a samosa, a rice bowl, and some naan. It was the perfect amount of food for two of us. The naan was clearly fresh and had tons of flavor. Best flatbread I've had. The samosa was delicious, and the sweet/sour and spicy sauces that went with it were both very good. The lady had suggested steaming the momo, but I prefer fried dumplings, and I was not disappointed. The pan-fried chicken momo was mouth-watering and truly a blessed creation. I couldn't stop eating them. I also liked the creamy tomato sauce and I loved whatever spicy sauce they gave us to go with the momo. Finally, there was the rice dish. I'm not going to lie, I thought this was underwhelming, especially since it kind of seemed like the main dish of our meal. It had a couple good flavors, especially when mixed all together, but it lacked salt and I thought it could have been better. Overall, the food was delightful, prices were reasonable, and the servers were cheery and helpful. I will definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Amazing!! So delicious. Great vegetarian and vegan options. Highly recommend! Try it!

If I lived in Cincy, there's no doubt I would be a regular at Bridges. Their momos were some of the most tender and flavorful I've had. (Momos are a Nepalese/Himalayan dumpling stuffed with veggies or meat and herbs). For starters, the neighborhood is cute with an artsy grunge vibe and Bridges itself has a cozy and earthy atmosphere to match the cuisine. I enjoyed the music, plants and artwork displayed in the business and noticed that they have more tables than it appears when you first walk in (see the long hallway). We ended up ordering a mix of the veggie and chicken momos, a combination bowl featuring their version of tikka masala (much lighter than your average version) and a HUGE mango lassi. Our total for the meal ended up being around $25 and if you're thinking of ordering a lassi, I highly recommend sharing. This is a very vegetarian friendly spot and you can tell they put a lot of care into the fresh chopped vegetables and ingredients. Thanks to Tyler M for the tasty recommendation. Can't wait for our next visit

I had a great experience at Bridges in Northside. I ordered a salad bowl with hakku chaula, seasonal veggies and their spiciest versions of sauces and toppings. They were running low on greens, so they supplemented my bowl with other veggies, which was very thoughtful. There are several areas to sit and eat, and it was the perfect spot for a quick afternoon bite. I'm looking forward to going back soon!

What a wonderful and unique place to eat. Very unpretentious and homey setting. When you walk in , you feel the family's care and attention to making you comfortable and well fed. The food must be Nepalese comfort food because the portions are large and have a mix of flavors. The momo dumplings were hot and delicious. We got them fried on the advice of the proprietor. We also got a chicken samosa which was ok. And the vegetarian egg roll was crispy and fresh although flavors were nothing special. Nice condiments with everything. We each got a bowl, which were very generous in size. I got the salad bowl, which had about 2 cups cut up romaine instead of rice. Good for those trying to watch their carb intake. We each took home the uneaten half of our bowls. Very generous sizes. We got cold chai which was like a chai milkshake. They have a ton of drinks. From kombucha on tap to any sort of alcohol and interesting nonalcoholic beverages. Felt very cared for. It was a super find for our group which included vegans, vegetarians, meat eaters and dieters! Good place to stop for a casual and yummy meal.

Just great. Flavors are so authentic and approachable. Never had anything that wasnt. delicious.

Great food, service, and setting. I had to stop by this place while traveling through Cincinnati and it exceeded my expectations. This is a small, family run restaurant with impeccable service. One of the employees was generous enough to let us sample dishes before we made our selection and gave recommendations for combinations that would taste good together. Since it was our first time trying Nepalese cuisine, the recommendations made it very easy to choose! The momos and samosas are made to order. I'd recommend calling ahead of time to place an order as they generally take 15-20 minutes to prepare. The momos came out steaming and juicy. Both the chicken and vegetable momos were delicious, and I couldn't decide which I preferred. We also loved the two sauces that the momos came with. The samosa was gigantic and enough to share between two people. The dough was thick and the filling was savory, spicy, and filling. Would highly recommend a visit this place.

It's a small place with super friendly staff. We tried almost of their dishes. Here are my favorites: 1. Hakku Chuala 2. Mixed Veggies 3. Butter Chicken 4. Aloo Johl 5. Pork Chilli 6. Aloo Wala. Get the combination of lentils as well. Both the varieties were very good. The momos had a different flavor (gingery a lot). Veggies were my favorite. The veggie samosa was also exceptional. Fluffy and stuffing had ton of flavor. Don't forget the hot milk tea. It's on the best. The mountaineer tea. Exceptional. On a cold day it is even better. Overall a great place, I would highly recommend a visit. Be prepared to wait as it's a small location.

My family took me here today. We haven't been to Cincinnati for about a year and this is the restaurant they wanted to eat at again. I know why. The family that owns it is super friendly. My wife and daughter came here a year ago and they remembered them,truly. The food is great. I love Nepalese food, and when I find one, I definitely eat there. The food here is wonderful. You just have to try it!

I love this place.I live in the area and everytime I pass this place the windows are fogged up and it's packed with people.I took my mom here for the first time for momo. We got the chicken momo with Jhol & also got some chicken simosas.My mom and I loved it soooo much The Simosas were so flaky and delicious & the momo was so fresh! I'm definitely coming back and bringing more people with me

For a restaurant with such exotic and rich "Nepalese/ Himalayan" flavors, the name is so boring: "Bridges?!" Don't let the unimaginative name fool you: their food is anything but run-of-the-mill. Case and point: you cannot go wrong with the build your own bowl. Deliciously steamed rice, beautifully spiced CTM and sinus-openly hot potatoes. It was so easy to find gluten free items because much of the menu has no flour/ wheat added - a major plus. Admit it: you don't know where Nepal is on the map. And sadly, a lot of Cincinnati still doesn't know how cool Northside is (it isn't always all about OTR, yo!) Be a little adventurous and check it out, and grab a coffee at Sidewinder a few doors down while you're at it.

I had high expectations because of all the outstanding reviews and they hit the Mark. Food is very authentic the curry mushrooms we're heavy on turmeric and garlic and delicious The momo platter was a great option - packed with garlic which I appreciated. They do not seem to care about playing to a more generalized typical restaurant and are boldly doing their thing which I like I ordered takeout and want to give a special shout out to their containers - they are very secure and hold super well

Buffet format. Nice to have something different from the typical North Indian cream-heavy fare. Plenty of flavor. Ideal lunch spot.

Incredible flavor in all of the dishes. Complex and rich well spiced. Super friendly staff and cozy ambiance will make you feel like you're invited to the family dinner. Hands down one of the best hidden treasures of Cincinnati.