Bridges Nepali Cuisine

Stopped at this small place in Winthrop on our way to a concert at the Lynn Auditorium. Delightful owner and staff serve up very delicious Nepalese food. Loved every dish, just the right amount of spice. Momos, samosas, and rice bowls were so tasty and cooked to perfection.

A good food joint for momo. They have other food options as well but from my experience I would just stick with momo. Hard working dedicated owner, it seems. Service is minimum as this appears to be mainly a take out place. No issues with the food, as I have eaten there or received delivery service from them a few times so far. During winter time, it is cold in there so be prepared if you are dining in. once or twice, I have noticed money supersedes service there. However, I would still go or order their food again unless I feel food or service deterioates.

Best momos I’ve had in a while. I’ve had momos in every cosmopolitan city in the US and this one is the best one yet. They make everything in house. You can see this because it’s an open kitchen. You can see the giant standin mixer where they make the dough for samosas and the giant steamer for momos.

Happened to visit here with my fam. I am Indo-American & knew what to order so we did so quickly on reaching. The food was bad, it was tasting like something because of the spices but seriously lacked in quality and cooking. The fried items like samosa/ momos were not even fried in oil but a very unhealthy cheap version of it. And the paneer they used is one of the worst quality I have tasted by far plus it was not cooked thoroughly. Same with the chicken tikka masala. The rice was hot but it was obvious that it was cheap and hard to digest. The owner did mention that the place is old and he has been doing this for years now, but all those years of profit and he can't hire a cook or keep the place non-greasy?? Got to know that the owner of the restaurant is the only cook. His staff is just like 2 students who were discussing abt their assignments when we had arrived. The owner was really nice to us but when he started talking to his staff his tone changed and he started talking in broken hindi. He was telling them to be quick and frequently calling one of them stupid/idiot again and again over something trivial. Just aggressive behaviour. I feel bad for the workers. I then went to use the restroom…which was the most grimey and uncomfortable restroom I have ever been in, couldn't touch anything! Just next to it is where they do the dishes and god the dirt! Dishes and cutlery was drowning in half-eaten food. And behind all this dirt were kept the noodles in the drainer🤮 All in all the food quality is very questionable, suspicious and downright harmful for the heart with that much of oil or whatever they are using! Hygiene so bad I wonder how they are running in the US?? The owner is a good salesman, but since I could understand what he was talking abt with his staff, he was very rude and basically spoke to them like servants. Scary behaviour. The only advantage the restaurant has is the location. Since there are no other spice - oriented cuisines around they have no competition! They are basically taking advantage of the local community’s unfamiliarity with good traditional south asian cuisine. In a place like Boston or Downtown they would have no chance given their complete lack of hygiene and food quality.

Wow! Honestly I have driven past this place so many times and have thought nothing of it but tonight decided to go. The food was AMAZING! We got the pan fried momos, the chicken samosa, and Chicken and paneer, tikka masala and it was delicious. We highly recommend coming here if you have not been already.

My family, friends, and I really enjoy this Nepali restaurant. The owner is so attentive and a friend from the many visits here. The food is made to order and is delicious. I highly recommend this place.

Vegan options abound! Conveniently located 10 minutes away from Logan Airport and 2 minutes from Winthrop Beach. I ordered spicy ramen, pan-fried dumplings and the yellow lentil soup (as recommended by another reviewer). Ramen was tasty, dumplings were scrumptious and the lentil soup is magical! As a food obsessed and fairly well traveled individual, the flavors here were above and beyond. The staff was very welcoming despite some language barriers. It felt like being in a relative’s kitchen waiting for them to prepare a special meal just for you. Atmosphere was casual (again, reminiscent of sitting in a relative’s home), nothing too fancy. Do yourself a favor and don’t skip this gem. I will definitely be returning! Maybe bringing a meal to the nearby beach as the weather warms up?

Quality over quantity? They have both. Cozy environment with plants around at a affordable price. ‘Hidden gem’

Came in to bridges as we were craving something a little different for dinner. The food was made fresh to order so we took a walk to the beach while we waited for our food to be cooked. The space has a lot of plants which make it feel very home-y in side. The chicken tikka masala was great but I'm a fan of spice so I could have used a little more heat. The momo dumplings were delicious - highly recommend adding to your meal.

Amazing food!!! We came around 4pm on a Friday and we were the only people there - which was awesome. The food was made to order and honestly the best meal I've had in years! The service was great - everyone is sweet and attentive. It's not super fast because it is literally made behind you - totally worth it. Left with tons of leftovers. Lots of vegan options too and parking nearby! Place is calm and cute - lots of plants and great music!

One of the best Nepali/Indian style dinners I've ever had! I always order the chicken tikka masala, Somosas, and Momos. I highly recommend that if you aren't familiar with this cuisine or are looking to try something good!!

Amazing food, friendly service, cozy neighborhood vibe. Major respect for the dad working the counter with the baby bjorn

Amazing! Family run, super friendly, veggie and vegan friendly and made to order food that I just can't get enough of. Order the Hakku Chwela ! My favorite.

This a cute little place but they have some seats for dine in. The food is really delicious and definitely worth a try. The momos are very fresh as with all the food we had.

Winthrop is such a lucky town to have this amazing restaurant. This is one of the best meals I have ever had! What delicious and flavourful food in a relaxed atmosphere. Great service, great deal. Highly recommended. We had chicken tikka masala with roti. Yum!!

My party was greeted with warm smiles by the staff at Bridges as we sat in the cozy dining area, which was surprisingly empty. But from the constant online orders they were filling, it was apparent that Bridges was a popular neighborhood take-out spot. We soon discovered why. With one bite of the haku chwela, our eyes widened with delight at the bright flavor. Then, the lamb spinach was stewed just right and the rich flavor was so well balanced, that only grunts of appreciation could be heard between the clinks of our utensils digging in. Love this place! One of the cooks was a visiting aunt who advised of their other location in Cincinnati. If I'm ever near Boston or Cincinnati, this is a must meal!

I had the vegan steamed dumplings to go and they were hot and absolutely delicious. I just wish that they would bring back the rice bowls!

This is an exciting new taste for Winthrop. A pleasant storefront across the street from the general parking lot. The restaurant features rice bowls soups grilled chicken tikka A bunch of salads all served quick also available for takeout. The staff was very willing to inform you on the food they actually gave me samples which was great. Everything tasted fabulous‼ Very happy to have this on my way home it'll be a great little addition to the few restaurants in Winthrop. I give Bridges Nepali Cuisine a Solid 4 Stars.

WOW. I absolutely enjoyed our dinner. The food was delicious and very flavorful and the portions were just perfect.

Outstanding food! Really Nice people. So good to have a place local That makes great food with vegan options. They get it. For those unaware - Nepali food is unique but basically a blend of dishes familiar from American-Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine, but with its own unique spices and sauces. The momos are amazing!

I agree, wish they would bring back the rice bowls. Ordering the chicken tikka with veggies and rice is just not the same, without the lentil sauce, red onion and salsa sauce which make the rice bowl unique and something that none of the other Nepali restaurants have. Not sure why they would remove their best item but the rest of the stuff is still good it's just that the old rice bowls were breathtakingly good. Still strongly recommend this place the best tastiest food and healthiest in town.

So after going to the beach and planned me and my boyfriend's friends decided to grab something fast and an expensive dinner for all of us. They said the area used to have a crust pizza but it changed now. So we ended up in a Nepali restaurant. They were almost closing but they still let us in which was really nice of them. They also gave us samples to taste before we order the food for us to see if we like it or not. We ended up getting some rice bowls and some drinks and smoothies that we all shared

Bridges was a wonderful surprise! We stopped in after spending an afternoon watching planes and the service was amazing! Sara walked us through the menu and told us what to get. And she was right! It was fantastic! They are open during Covid and seem to be practicing excellent social distancing. They also offer mobile pickup and they have restricted their menu a little. Try the mo mos!

Delicious! Couldn't have been more excited when this place opened. It's the perfect fast casual set up that lends to efficiency, not too many options to choose from, some familiar favorites along with new dishes to try. Not sure if you'll enjoy a dish? They let you try whatever! Their grilled chicken tikka is the perfect blend of robust flavor with a lighter curry sauce over steamed basmati topped generously with cilantro, curried veggies if you please, red onions and jalapenos. You can also get it even spicier with their house-made hot sauce that comes on the side. Other things I love include their vegan, vegetarian and chicken & rice samosas which are HUGE. One is plenty and two would make a tasty lunch. It comes with a sweet sauce which I personally don't love because I'm all about the spicy but I bet a blend of this with their hot sauce would be glorious. The Hakku Chuala is also great, super spicy and has less sauce as well if that's not your thing. Also, drink (non-alcoholic beverages) game and prices are on point!

Soooo happy to have a new restaurant in Winthrop that is serving something different than the usual grub around town. We often have to drive into Boston for good ethnic good. This place totally delivers great food! Small limited menu, but quite delicious. People often feel it may be too spicy, but not all the dishes are. Even my 5 year old enjoyed it. We cannot wait to return.

Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Winthrop! The food is always delicious and FRESH!

My husband and went to bridges Nepali Cuisine for lunch yesterday for the first time. We ordered samosas, spicy ramen with chicken and the chicken tikka masala to share. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. I especially enjoyed the veggies in the spicy ramen and the tikka masala. We will definitely return again and try different items from the menu.

Waited 1.5 hours for the food delivery and when it we received it, two orders of Hakku Chwela were not in the order which was my food. So now I don't get to eat. I will never return.

Not the kind of place to go if you are in any rush or are extremely hungry. The service is very....relaxed. The food is really great, though. The Haku Chwela was both refreshing and filling, the lime juice gives a very bright flavor to the entrée. The Goat curry was hearty and prepared to a juicy tender perfection. I loved the Roti bread, it was different from others I've tried and it was just delicious. The owner is the chef and you can tell he both cares about and is proud of his creations.

Agree with everyone else on how GOOD the food is here. We belive they are overdue on updating their online menu but just talk to the chefs before placing your order. We've mostly done take outs and have had a couple of incorrect orders so please double check! We love their momos and noodles! I've tried a few other momo and nepalese places in Cambridge and this one is my new favorite since it's much closer to us. More spicy, more saucy, more vegetables and just overall more delicious! Looks like a family run business (like most nepalese restaurants that I've been to). Give them a try!

Fresh and flavorful ingredients and the spicy ramen was perfect! Service was very friendly and inviting. Great spot for takeout but highly suggest calling ahead for anything besides rice bowls if you're in a rush!!

Love everything about Bridges. This place always has consistently great food and service. There is plenty of seating inside. I highly recommend their chicken curry or chicken Marsala rice bowls. I also REALLY recommend their samosas - they have vegan and veggie. The service is always fast and friendly. The food is very flavorful with lots of ethnic spices and unique tastes. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner or both!

We just love it here. The food is consistently good and while there are usually long waits, they will give you a call when your order is almost ready to pick up. We have a standard order we go with and have never been disappointed!

Absolutely 10/10 chow mien!!! We went to dine in and it was just pleasant inside. The food was just super amazing and the momo was really juicy. Would definitely return when we are around Boston!

Delighted to have this new place in Winthrop. Two visits so far and food is really great. Owner super nice and most importantly a number of vegan options on the menu!

Holy smokes!!! Absolutely delicious. If you're a rookie Indian food eater they'll have you taste everything. If you're a veteran you won't be disappointed. It's a must try

The food is authentic and tasty ranging from mild to spicy. The service is friendly and quick in this casual spot.

If you're on the northeast side of town and are in the mood for bold flavors and heat (or just something other than well prepared Italian), you can't do much better than Bridges Nepali Cuisine. The rice bowl comes in a hearty portion, the staff is super kind and eager to give out samples, and the masala is on point. Bridges functions as a Chipotle-style rice bowl system with only a few frills (samosas, rice pudding--I think?), but it doesn't need to do much more. And the flat bread... whew treat yo'self and order some. That was excellent. I agree with another reviewer that the menu could be clearer (perhaps labels on the Plexiglas? Too mall-food-court-ish?), but with the amount of unsolicited samples we were given, many of my questions were answers, namely: can I go wrong? No, not really. The bowl was $9 and worth it. Enough for a small lunch tomorrow... or a snack later tonight.

We popped in to this little restaurant for a mid-afternoon snack and what a treat. Vegetarian options as well as omnivores options and wow what flavor! The yellow lentil soup was so good! My husband got one of their Potato, carrot and peas Samosa which was really tasty as well. A nice texture and loads of filling! I definitely recommend giving this place a try!

Delicious food! The staff was friendly and attentive, and the backyard dining area is super cute. We will definitely be back!

This place is a nice sleeper for sure. The flavor here is rich, the staff is friendly and I will definitely be going back for those two reasons! Prices could be a little cheaper. I know of some spots in Lynn that don't charge nearly as much and serve larger portions.

Just tried this place for the first time tonight and it's really great! The menu is on the smaller side but pretty diverse with the types of combos you can create. I got the basmati rice bowl with yellow lentils and chicken tikka sauce and it was really tasty. I wanted to try the samosas, but they were out. Next time! There were only two people behind the counter and I think they did a fabulous job handling the dozen or so people that came in in the hour and a half we were there. They were courteous enough to let us know they were out of certain items and how long it'd take to cook more and they truly honored first come, first serve. Can't wait to come back here again!

This food is so so delicious. One of my favorites restaurants in the Boston area. You will not regret eating here. I've tried all different kinds of meals and sides from their menu and I have never once been disappointed. SUPPORT THIS PLACE ESPECIALLY IN THESE TIMES. THEY DESERVE IT.

Bridges is the best restaurant in town. The staff is always friendly, the restaurant is very clean and the food is fresh and flavorful. The Momos and chow neon are our favorites, but Everything we have ordered has been great!

This unassuming restaurant is amazing. You will wait basically forever for your food but it is lovingly prepared to order and delicious. If you've had Chicken Tikka Masala elsewhere, you must try their version. We ordered soup, vegetables, the chili momos (outstanding!) and a mushroom dish. It's an experience.

Every dish is handmade from scratch. Rice bowls, samosas and momo dumplings in chili sauce are my recommendation. Service is always friendly! Just go. :)

So happy this place exists in Winthrop. The flavors are out of control- so authentic and quality ingredients. The momo's are just perfect. The stir fried noodles are just the best. All the breads are to die for. Do not hesitate to try!!!!!!

First off, I want to say that I'm usually generous with my reviews so I'm a bit disappointed to leave this review. The food generally has not disappointed (I've tried a few different things but the chow mein has been the best on their menu). The menu in general is pricey given the portions and location- these are downtown Boston prices (if not higher). The service in restaurant was good too the times I went it, but there was no one else there and it took a long time for them to make the food. Therefore expect a wait. The chef who I think might be the owner is cool though so the wait doesn't feel too bad if you're not in a rush. Today, I ordered delivery from them. I called around 1pm and the lady said there are no delivery drivers at that time so try calling back around 4:30-5pm. I called back later at 4:45pm (delivery drivers were available) and placed an order for chicken chow mein which usually doesn't take long. I live a few minutes away in Winthrop and the lady quoted a delivery time of 30-35 minutes total (also saying she'll try to expedite and get it here before then), which sounded right and was appreciated. For starters, it took 90-100 minutes for the food to get here, almost 3x the amount of time quoted. Second, the lady had overcharged me compared to what she told me on the phone (I'd asked for a small cup of rice which the guy usually gives for free but she charged an additional $6-7 for it). If she had mentioned a price on the phone, I would've decided accordingly but she snuck that charge in on the receipt (she quoted a lower total on the phone and the total on the receipt was a considerably higher amount). I took out the small cup of rice from the bag, sent it back with the delivery driver (who felt bad about this whole thing), and told the lady I'm not paying for that. To which she said "ok" and hung up. I'll update the review if the restaurant reaches out and tries to amend the above, but otherwise they lost a potential long term customer due to poor service and gimmicks. Buying food shouldn't be like a visit to the car dealership. TLDR; good food, slow service/ long waits (even without a line), overpriced, poor and gimmicky delivery service.

Bridges has become my absolute go-to lunch spot whenever I'm working from home in Winthrop. The food is fresh, flavorful and unique. I typically go for the rice bowls, since they are quick and you can customize what you want inside. While the rice bowl may be more expensive than other lunch options in the area, I usually get two meals out of it, so it's well worth the price in my opinion.

The food here is by far the freshest and most flavorful food in the area! Do not go there and expect it to be quick, it's not, it's made to order...BUT worth the wait!!! The rice bowls are so good...I typically get the tiki masala, with veggies OMG delish! Last time I was there, I had the stir fry noodles with Chicken and veggies... Amazing! The momos and samosas can't be beat! My bf always gets the spicy ramen, they dial it up to a 10 heat level, and he LOVES it!!! Go there!!!

I've been meaning to come in here for a whole year and I finally did this afternoon. It did NOT disappoint, and Maggie was the most gracious and patient food tour guide ever! That gal deserves a raise because it was clear she genuinely loves the food, the flavors, and her customers' experience. I will be back early and often for things whose names I don't even remember, but I will point enthusiastically and enjoy my bowls immensely!

Staff was extremely nice and accommodating to dietary restrictions. All of the food was amazing. We had a chance to wait for our order in the garden area out back which was beautiful and quaint. This place is an hour away from me but we will be coming back regularly because the food, service, and atmosphere is phenomenal

We love everything we ate here: chicken bowl, thupka (soup), goat curry, paneer curry ... the veggies are awesome! And always fresh...

Everything is so fresh, you can't help salivating as soon as you walk in and smell the food. The owners are eager to let you sample everything to help you decide. There are three varieties of samosas, and they are all perfect. I wish I knew the names of everything I've eaten there, but I don't. I pretty much point, sample and order. What a refreshing addition to the neighborhood.

My boyfriend and I are vegan and their options were delicious. We got a vegan main dish with the sides plus two samosas. That was more than enough.

The food is just amazing !!! I love noodles and have been looking for a place that serves them how I like them and finally I found it!! Their bowls are perfect too for those who like to stay in shape and still enjoy food! Winthrop rocks more with this place !

Delicious, fresh food! Options for everyone (vegan, food sensitivities, etc). They were very accommodating, letting us sample everything before ordering, and the food was filling and flavorful. Highly recommended!

Bridges is new to us coming from East Boston; we stopped by at 2PM on a Tuesday to check the menu, etc. We were prepared to order something small; but, when I showed the cook the pictures of soup and a salad to order he did not understand and shook his head. I suggest the "closed" sign and not the "open" sign should be displayed. We had to leave and hope to come back at a later time. The smells were so good. The tables and chairs looked so nice. I hope this place is for us old-timers and not for the "ordering I-phone generation. Frances Irene