LALIGURAS

I can’t say enough good things about this place! The food is incredibly delicious – authentic Nepali flavors that truly hit the spot. It’s hands down the best Nepali food I’ve ever had. The service is exceptional, making you feel like you’re right at home, and the peaceful atmosphere only adds to the experience. From now on, I’m a regular here. If you’re looking to try authentic Nepali cuisine, this hidden gem is the place to be. Highly recommend! 🔥🌺🌾

2022: This was my favorite restaurant. They had the best momos and chowmein. I used to order on Uber eats at least once every week. But today, after I ate a quarter of my chicken chowmein, I saw a cockroach in there. I don't know if I'll get sick from this because I just found out that I was eating a cockroach chowmein. I want to throw up so bad right now. Never ordering from this place again until the owner or someone responsible apologizes for this. If I get sick, I will be calling the owner. My name is April on the order, and you know that I always order from you guys. Edit February 23 2024: I know your food is good, so I started ordering again this year for frozen momos, and then, for the first time in a while, I ordered chicken chowmein It tasted really good, but then after 3 bites, I felt something in my mouth. I spit it out, and it was a metal wire....bruh This time, I called the restaurant, and they apologized and everything. I know they're not doing it on purpose, but c'mon, I'm trying to stay positive here even in this situation. I've worked in the service industry, and that is why I don't like to make a scene, but twice is a little.... OKAY, SO EITHER THE Manager OR Owner CAME TO DELIVER ANOTHER ORDER OF CHOWMEIN. She also apologized. Thank you for that. I didn't want a refund but just the food, and I'm thankful for that. I have changed my rating of the review from 1 star to 3 stars for that. I'm sorry I still can't give you 5 stars... Tldr; food tastes good, PEOPLE ARE GOOD, but it's just that FOOD SAFETY definitely NEEDS MORE ATTENTION.

Kriti was a great host, very fun going and with great suggestions. Love the food . Very authentic. Definitely recommend. Here is what I had Chilly Pork ( fried well ) with bun ( not rice ) The dal is amazing ( try thali next time ) Wai wai snack ( spicy) 👌👌👌👌👌 Momo was good The lichi soju is 👌👌👌👌 The assam I bread , sweet donut The puffed rice platter was ok

Amazing place I had a very good experience. Their chilli chicken hits different its just soo good. Its perfect with a bottle of lager and they serve Heineken so it was a treat. The momo’s are really good! I tried the beef momo’s! I need to go back for their infamous chowmein. The place is small and cozy good to hang out with family and friends. The service is quick and friendly and the price is reasonable.

I was in the neighborhood and thought this place would be nice to stop and get some food . I also had to use the bathroom so I walked in and asked . This lady looked at me and said they didn’t have a bathroom while I was looking directly at a bathroom. Rude ! And bad customer service!

If you are looking for a good pocket friendly restaurant in this neighborhood, then this is a spot you can consider. They have a good option of Nepalese cuisines on the menu. I was craving for momos the other day and came across this place. I only ordered the steamed momo and it came out fresh and steaming hot. It was delicious as well. I loved the sauce they serve along with this dish.

Very authentic taste, thali, Momo's, achar, syafali everything. My forever favorite place to go to. Best for frozen momos, they stay fresh for over a month. I always have it in the freezer.

This restaurant is divine! My husband and I were looking for authentic flavors at a reasonable price and we found it! I would high recommend the vegetable soup. It’s so flavorful and such a good portion size for $8. Plus it’s made with homemade noodles. Absolutely delicious!

Laliguras Restaurant provides a memorable dining experience that combines traditional Nepalese and Indian cuisines. The mood is warm and friendly, making it suitable for both informal dinners and memorable occasions. The design is basic yet attractive, with cultural items that add to the entire eating experience. The menu is extensive, with a wide range of foods to suit varied tastes and dietary preferences. Everyone may find something to like, from the deep and savory curries to the delicately seasoned tandoori specialties. The momos, a sort of Nepalese dumpling, are especially famous. These delicate pockets of delight are filled with a variety of ingredients and served with a zesty dipping sauce that compliments their flavor nicely. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, so people with dietary limitations have plenty of options. Every meal features fresh, high-quality ingredients, making each bite a treat. Additionally, the serving sizes are considerable, providing excellent value for money. My favorite dish is the vegetable curry, which highlights the rich and aromatic tastes of Nepalese and Indian cuisine. This meal is a beautiful combination of fresh vegetables cooked in a fragrant, spicy stew, making it a great choice for both vegetarians and curry fans. The service is great, the staff is courteous and attentive, offering quick service without being invasive. They are familiar with the menu and are happy to provide recommendations or meet specific requests. This level of service contributes to an overall excellent eating experience at Laliguras. This restaurant is in a busy area, so you have two options for getting here. You can drive but parking can be tough or take public transportation, the train is very close to the restaurant. Laliguras Restaurant is a gem for those looking to enjoy authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine. With its inviting atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food, it is a must-visit for anyone in search of a memorable dining experience.

Best veggie momo in Jackson Heights! It was recommended by an acquaintance and I'm so glad I tried it. I got the veggie momo twice during my trip and it was consistent. I tried steamed as well as jhol and both were good. If you're looking for veggie momo, look no further. I'm definitely coming back. The service was pleasant as well.

My one friend in New York City and I visited Laliguras. They were so solicitous, I said, we need to come back here. Although my friend and I are eating our way through Jackson Heights, a lifetime project, every now and then we consider repeating an establishment. That is on the basis of how generous they were in spirit: they checked on us, gave us a bit extra, and were friendly to a fault. We've eaten at a couple of other restaurants offering the same cuisine. I will confess, freely, my ignorance and hope for forgiveness. I aspire to learn more about the cultures that inhabit this most variegated neighborhood within the most diverse borough of the greatest city of contemporary civilization -- and yes, I mean the hyperbole, because the streets are just full of an energy that no matter how much other places exhibit they cannot replicate, because of the sheer heterogeneity that effortlessly fills the locale. Over time, I would like to read enough about the cuisines to recognize what dishes are, their significance, and the different versions available. For now, I will just report on what I ate and enjoyed. At Laliguras, we split a fried momo. I want to be empathetic that the quality is paramount. It is not enough for folks to be affable. They are producing outstanding fare. I then had the thali, the vegetarian option. I am partial to the dishes that allow sampling (or family style dining). It was filling. The leftovers made for a good breakfast. I have not had the flattened rice much before, maybe once. I am ambivalent. That is simply my own taste, what I grew up with. I ate it. I benefited from the sustenance. I would eat it again if it were part of a dish. I would not look for it. It is too bland and seems merely a filler. Perhaps that is what it is meant to be. I commend Laliguras to one and all.

Been coming here for years - thalis are always delicious and their momos always hit the spot. The owners are super nice and even offered us a sample of new desserts from a nearby bakery!

Quality of their fish thali has gone down slightly but it's still a legit place to get Nepali food that keeps the simplicity at heart , try it and thank me later. Update, we just found out that Bikram is now gone, which is likely why the quality of the food has gone down. This is always a bummer, but understandable, still a legit Nepali restaurant.

One of our favorite spots for lunch in the weekend. We have been frequenting this place for over a year. MoMo, tali, mango lassi and everything else.... Super duper yummy and most importantly the prices are really good with the amount of foods and taste. Can't wait to go there again.

It's definitely a hole in the wall Nepalese restaurant so if you EVER come around Jackson Heights, don't miss this little gem. Been here twice, and it didn't disappoint. The best part was the free refills of all the side dishes. The owner was very nice and patient with us in explaining what some dishes on the menu were, although limited in english. (Only downside the second time here was the chicken and be here was tough...but that's on us for ordering the pan fried chicken)

It's small and not the fancy one but the food is delicious and great portions for their price. What's more, you can ask for extra portions of the items in Thali with no additional charge. Staff members are friendly. If you aren't into spicy food it might be a bit too spicy but I love spicy so it's just perfect. I wish the place would be more spacious and clean but overall I'd love to come back again.

Place low key slaps. Excellent place to get good authentic food. The plating is on the exotic side. Loved all the food combined, it makes for the perfect taste. Would come here again and order more. The momo's are juicy and good, the food just downright flavorful.

To everyone please don't trust this laliguras kitchen staff bcoz they steal few pieces of momos, if you order more than 1 order of momos in each order they put one piece less n they steal, normally it comes 8 pieces they put 7 pieces To everyone when u order momos dumplings please please check your order then leave from the restaurant. Don't trust them. I order 3 momos n In one order of momos dumplings it comes 8 pieces n there was 7 pieces n other was also the same so in 3 order of momos there was 3 pieces missing. This place is stealing momos pieces. On that they have increased the price $10 of momos n on that also they steal few pieces momos dumplings. Not fair very disappointing. Worst n they are cheater. Won't buy anything from here. Not fair this laliguras kitchen staff are.

My friend and I came here for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon while in Queens. It was around 3-3:30pm when we came in. I picked this place as my friend had never tried Himalayan or Nepalese cuisine before, and I hadn't eaten this sort of food for a long time. The restaurant is small and no-frills, with some indoor seating available. The staff were happy for us to sit inside, but they also had a small outdoor seating area which we chose to sit at. There seemed to be only one man taking orders. He brought us menus and water right away and then came back soon after to take our food orders. They have a lot of options on the menu, especially vegetarian options. We ordered a plate of steamed vegetable momos to share, as well as a potato dish which I forgot the name of. My friend had the vegetable thali for her main dish, while I had the vegetarian samayabajee. The samayabajee was very interesting. It contained flattened rice, which seemed like uncooked rice had been flattened. It had no flavor and was very crunchy. The entire platter had a lot of crunchy textures, including some sort of pine nuts and chickpeas. I enjoyed it a lot. My friend's vegetable thali tasted more like something you could find in an Indian restaurant, although she said the flavors were very different. Her dish contained some steamed greens, and several different lentil dishes alongside rice. The momos were delicious. I've had momos on several different occasions and they are one of my favorite things to eat when it comes to Himalayan cuisine. The restaurant also had two different sauces placed on the table that we tried them with; one was very spicy, and one was nutty. Both were delicious. We ended up having a lot of food left over, while the price of everything was a bargain. We ended up paying only $30 altogether for everything we ate and had food to take home. I'd definitely come back to this restaurant if I'm craving Himalayan food in the future.

Chicken soup momo delicately flavored with cilantro in a clear both. Delicious! Chicken Momos

Another GOAT in Jackson heights. Their Thalis are great value and taste wonderful. The refills are plentiful here and there's no weirdness about it here. I personally like the goat thali the most here. Their thenthuk is also quite good.

Ok i won't be able to post any pictures but we finish the food as soon as we see it. This is a go-to since a long time. Their momos and sauce Are spot on. We also get frozen momos for home. Shell is thin and full of filling- sauce is hot while being peanut-y. Chowmein is pretty standard according to indo Chinese standards. The chilli chicken and all the shukutis are our other go-tos. They are packed with flavor and the quantities are pretty good too. Ask them from their hot sauces please! I have also tried their thali and it's a wholesome Meal. It's a gem really in Jackson heights and we keep going back for their fast service and good food. They do have outdoor seating. They have tons of sanitizer too

Food was too spicy for my taste The meats were spicy I ordered the mango lassi and a big tray dish (chicken thali?) that was good. My favorite was the steam bun, simple and sweet. 3.7/5 It was open on a Saturday morning for brunch so that was nice. It had enough space for 7 people so that was cool. We wanted to be indoors cause it was so hot outside The service was nice! There was clean bathroom. Price was around $12 It was near the trains in Jackson height!

Kant spoke of the categorical imperative with regard to the philosophy of morals. I speak of the categorical imperative with regard to the food at Lali Guras, i.e. if you are (1) in Jackson Heights and (2) are hungry, then you MUST visit Lali Guras to gorge your wanting stomach with the riches of this restaurant. The staff here are friendly, the ambience is nice, but most importantly the food is delicious and the prices are excellent. We ended up ordering too much food, because the portions were larger than anticipated considering the prices: - Steamed beef momos ($5) were VOLUPTUOUS and TENDER. Extremely satisfying. - Pork thenthuk ($6) was MASSIVE and RICH. Very filling. - Beef choila thali ($9) was SUCCULENT and VARIED, as it included an assortment of little dishes of goodies. At one point I was even offered free refills on a few of the items! Not sure if this is standard, but this has never happened to me at a restaurant and was deeply appreciated. If you like Nepali/Himalayan food and are in Jackson Heights, Lali Guras is the natural choice.

Delicious food. Menu has a wide variety of options. Good prices and service. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Raymond and I visited Jackson Heights to check out the Momo crawl, and we instantly decided not to do it. We didn't really want to pay $10 each for a passport and then wander around to different restaurants to wait half an hour and pay $1 for a momo each - so we decided to check out one of the many Tibetan restaurants in the area. I had no idea that there was such an abundance of Tibetan food here, and we stumbled upon Lali Guras. It is totally a hole in the wall restaurant - no frills, just simple, cheap, and authentic food. Okay, I can't say for sure that it's authentic, but all these reviews seem to indicate that it is and the flavors were really different from anything I've had. The servers were speaking in a language that I've never heard, and the food was bold and unapologetic. + Steamed pork momos ($5) - 5/5 - We got 8 large momos for $5! This completely validated our decision to not participate in the momo crawl because we got to enjoy our momos comfortably. Raymond and I have both had momos (him at another Tibetan restaurant, me at the World Fare) but have never liked them all that much. These were great - large soft dumplings with a firm skin that supported tasty, flavorful filling. I would highly recommend these momos. I didn't even need any of the accompanying sauce to enjoy them. + Fish thali ($10) - 5/5 - I'm giving this a 5/5 because I 100% recommend the vegetarian thali LOL. Turns out the fish thali is just the vegetarian thali + a bowl of fish curry. I am generally not a fan of fish curry for textural reasons, so disregard my thoughts on the fish. I think it was well-flavored; I just didn't wanna eat the fish. The daal was wonderfully smoky and flavorful, and we both loved it. The saag was sauteed simply with some light sauce (reminiscent of Chinese flavors, but a little different), and we also loved the way it complemented the daal. The other dish was a bit sour and not to our taste, but those other two were real hits. To our surprise, the server came around giving us refills of the vegetarian stuff! SUCH an amazing deal. I was thrilled. And also totally stuffed. + Beef chilli ($11) - 2/5 - I was really excited for this, especially after it came out because it looked SO GOOD. My mouth watered at the smell and appearance, and then I bit into the beef. Umm, what? It was really tough and I was confused and sad because this had so much potential. Raymond then told me that the yak that he had tried at the other Tibetan restaurant was also similarly tough and stringy, and mentioned that traditional Tibetan food is cooked in at a high altitude, which means it's hard for water to boil. This entree led us down on a rabbit hole in which we read articles and articles on Tibetan food, and we learned a lot culturally. So overall this was a good experience :p + Mango lassi ($2.50) - 5/5 - Very normal mango lassi (aka excellent as always) but for like half the price at most places I go. :D Overall, I would totally recommend Lali Guras as a painless introduction to Tibetan food, but probably avoid the beef chilli.

Really wanted to try Nepalese/Himalayan cuisine and found this gem near Roosevelt Ave! A quick 5-7 minute walk from the train station. They have outdoor seating yay! We ordered Tingmo, steamed beef momo dumplings, and chicken thila with rice. The Tingmo is a steamed bun, great for dipping into curry! The steamed beef momos were delicious! It is their version of a dumpling, but the inside is a bit more crumblier. The Momos were VERY juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend. Chicken thila with rice was so so flavorful. The curry chicken was spicy but not overwhelming, the lentil soup was refreshing, and the cumin vegetables gave it all a nice balance. They also replenish your rice & side dishes upon request. Would definitely come back!

Simple restaurant that provides great value. I ate the vegetarian samayabajee which is a lunch plate with several different items including flattened rice, roasted soybeans, potatoes, pickled vegetables in a mild spicy sauce, and beans. It costed $5 for the hearty dish. I didn't like the flattened rice; it was like an dry cereal with no sugar. I mixed it in with the beans. The other items were well do flavored. I'd be interested in trying other dishes next time. I had a ginger tea with my meal. The staff was attentive and friendly. Again, I believe it's a very goodd value.

The food here at Lali Guras is amazing and for the price, nothing else can beat it. I've been coming here for years and swear by the chicken momos- they only get better and better! If you've been a long time customer like I have, then you would know that Lali Guras was extremely small (sat about 10 people) before their renovation. And although the place is much larger now with more staff, the service has only gotten worse for me. This place would have gotten 5 stars but I'm having to give it 4 because the service is very inconsistent. Otherwise the food is really great and filling!

My experience at Lali Guras was marred by the fact that I don't believe we ordered the right things - because we'd already stopped by for something small at a different restaurant on the way and only wanted appetizers, we didn't actually try any of the big set meals that looked quite delicious. Instead, we got the sel roti (kind of tough, and not very flavorful), the chicken momos (good, but I forgot there would be cilantro in them, which I dislike), and beef empanadas to go. The filling was fine, but the pastry exterior was also pretty tough and not very flavorful. However, I will say that the service was excellent; I accidentally left my card at the restaurant and they had it ready for me when I realized it was missing and came back to grab it. If I'm back in the area and feeling like Nepalese on a bigger appetite, I'd definitely give this place another chance.

Very good khaja set. I love their momos. The place is quite small. If you are there by yourself, they have a place for you by the window. You can enjoy your food with the view of jackson height's street. LoL

I have no basis with which to review Nepali food as I'm not familiar with the culture, but I came with my partner who woof'd there for 6 months and has become quite attached, so we came to relive some of his memories. My review is purely based off of the taste, service, aesthetic, and feel. Upon entering and looking at the tables/seating, I was reminded of every other South Asian cafe I'd been to in Sri Lanka and in the Middle East - shoddy glazed wobbly tables, metal dishware, stale chairs with no bendability and that seem toy-like in weight - my kind of place. Water in pitchers and sauce is left on tables to be shared, just like in traditional SEAsian eateries. The service was attentive, coming around for extra rice and side-dishes when they saw we were almost done. We started off with the selroti - a mildly sweet rice-dough fried ring which was nice to start, and received out mango lassi and chia (chai tea) shortly after, accompanied by chicken momo (dumplings). The mango lassi was superb, but the chia wasn't sweet enough for my liking - it could have used some more condensed milk. It was good but tasted more savoury/umame than I would have liked. The chicken momo's had a great thin skin to them and the meat was very tender and succulent. Mixed with the orange dipping sauce, I could see myself eating it every day, which my partner used to do in Kathmandu. I'm sure Western foreigners would eat this right up since they're supremely fascinated by dumplings. For our main entree, I had the chicken main dish thali. The rice, daal, veggies and fried chip were great. The meat I didn't care for so much - dried red pieces of chicken without much flavour. I can't quite pinpoint it, but something elevated my sweat glands and overtook me in spicyness - the mango lassi certainly helped with this, but I was left panting. To speak of the service, the wait-staff was overly attentive with extra fixings - rice and side dishes, but they were a bit absent when it came to receiving the check, which I guess is a cultural norm (not pressuring customers with the bill). Overall, I enjoyed our meal and was thoroughly stuffed, but I can't see myself having this too often as there's a surprising amount of food that puts you in a coma.

I have to say that this place is amazing. Great service. Tasty broccoli greens. And just the best lentil soup. I love the fresh and authentic taste.

I had been meaning to come by here for years now, and I finally got the chance to do so a few months ago. I liked my meal so much that I've been back a few times since that first visit. The place itself is a bit cramped with no frills. They serve a variety of Nepali/Himalayan dishes, but I've liked their egg thali so much that I've not tried anything else, but I imagine that they're all quite tasty. The latest time I had come by here was with the bf and a friend, and we decided to share an order of vegetable momos and some selroti. I had no idea that the selroti would be so big, and we had ordered 2 of them. As for the egg thali, like I had mentioned above, I liked it so much that I've ordered it every time that I've come by here. The servers will come by to refill your rice, veggie sides, and daal, if you'd like. That makes this place an amazing bargain! Everything is seasoned well and tastes quite good, without being too heavy or greasy. Worth a visit if you happen to be in Jackson Heights and want a good representation of what food from this region of the world is like.

The place is very clean, staff are friendly, and the food is top-notch. They serve authentic Nepalese food and it's always fresh. If you are in NYC and craving some good Nepalese food, give it a shot and you won't be disappointed. My personal favorites- Goat thali and momos!!

This place has delicious Momos. Whenever I come here I always get some sort of Momo. They have 4 types of momos: pork, chicken, beef and veggie. I believe they ised to have curry flavored momos too, but I did not see that menu item the last time I went. Their veggie momo is "aight", but their other ones are really good. I make it a point to stop by here when I'm in the Jackson Heights area and I'm feeling a little hungry. The best part is that you don't need to get a full blown meal when you order these momos, so it serves as anice snack, while similtaneously giving you something that is easy to eat, logistically. No mess and no need for a table. One downside, at least now during COVID, is that the store layout is such that the folks that take your order also prepare your meals, and they are way in the back where you can't see them and vice versa. So sometimes tou may have to wait a long time to order, or perhaps shout to catch their attention.

Jackson Heights is like a Little Nepal and there are many Nepali restaurants to choose from right near the Jackson Heights Metro. I decided on Lali after reading the rave reviews for their goat thali. Phenomenal food! Authentic in comparison to Nepali food in CA. The majority of the diners are Nepali so you know you've come to a good spot. I wanted to try something new that I can't find easily back in CA and went for the vegetarian Thenthuk and the vegetarian momos. This is a lot of food for one person. The soup comes steaming hot. The soup may contain simple ingredients but the white radish, onions, tomatoes, and thick hand pulled wide rice noodles are beyond flavorful. This soup is just what you need when you are feeling sick,miss home cooked food, or after being out in the cold. The broth is light, yet well flavored by the radishes and mustard greens. This dish reminded me of one of my favorite Indian dishes, radish sambar. The hand pulled noodles are the same type you find in Korean kalguksu aka hand cut noodle soup. I am so so glad I went for the vegetarian and not the added meat versions, as I was able to really taste all of the main base ingredients. The steamed vegetable momos were amazing. 8 on a plate and you have an option to put the traditional spicy tomato sauce. The sauce had a surprising nice little kick to it. I was expecting the usual filling of potato and cabbage, but Lali's has mustard greens, potatoes and cauliflower. Healthy and light. I look forward to eating at Lali's again. Oh, if I only didn't want to try some of the other surrounding Nepali/Bhutanese restaurants! If you are in the Jackson Heights area, or need a reason to be there, the mouthwatering food is well worth a trek.

Love this addition to the neighborhood. My family always orders the frozen momos to go because it's classic. The Thalis are to die for. Big fan. Check this place out as much as you can.

Great authentic restaurant, my family seemed to be the only non-regular diners in this Himalayan/Nepalese Restuarant - just what we had hoped! Everyone was so friendly and the waitress seemed to know all the diners, except us. But she made us feel right at home - she answered all of our extensive questions, explained things about the food we didn't even ask, (but wanted to ask). Place was clean, small but not cramped, and nicely decorated. The food was delicious & flavorful - not too much oil or hot spice- she was careful to explain certain dishes were indeed spicy and we guaranteed her it was okay with us! I forgot to take a picture of the appetizers because they were so good we ate them before I could take pix. We had a potato salad which was cold and we asked for regular spice - wow! it was amazing! had cucumbers in it & other authentic spices - a real treat. Portions are filling and generous! Veggie Momos were delicious! filled with spinach, carrots, onion, potato and other veggies - (not like veggie dumplings at other places filled with mostly cabbage) these were really filling - 8 pieces for $5!! We had Syabhaley (a fried patty filled with beef) that was out of this world! the beef was seasoned so beautifully and the dough was good enough to eat by itself - but together - quite yummy. I only gave 4/5 stars because I had the beef "chilly" (their misspelling) and the beef strips were tough - but the flavor and presentation was fabulous. Price was inexpensive IMO - we ordered way too much food and too home enough for lunch the next day!

I'm up to trying different types of food & my friend told me about this place so I give it a try. Its my first time trying nepalese food & didn't really know what to expect. When we got there I observed that the place is so aromatic from the herbs they use for cooking. It has this strong smell. Not really the type of smell that I want but I just thought I might like it since they have good ratings. Place is small with a few seating. I got the mango lassi $2.50 for drink. For food we got the beef momo $5 & the chicken thali $8. Surprisingly I love it! It was delicious. The beef momo is semilar to a fried dumplings. Its crispy outside with that tender juicy ground beef inside. They have this hot sauce thats perfectly good for this! The huge place of chicken thali is everything! It has 3 different types of food, its this beans soup, the curry chicken & curry potatoes with big portion of rice. Omg! Its very tasty & flavorful! Food can be shared for 2 to 3 people. They offer free refills on everything! Rice & those 3 sides! Service is great! Very attentive. Food is cheap. We paid less than $20 for everything. While doing this review I'm still thinking how good the food is! I wanna go back right now! Yup, thats how good it is.

Of you want a typical Nepali food, this is the place to go! No frills but excellent food. Make sure you are hungry - you will end up ordering a lot and portions are pretty big!

Bad customer Service, new waiter lady was super rude!!! As I'm a regular customer, I didn't feel welcome vibes. We can't even pick the seat , waiter wants us to next table next to bathroom. When I argue she didn't provide us with different table. Fun fact, Resturant wasn't even busy with customer. Basically, there were all seat open. Rude waiter, still not even letting us seat where I prefer. Never going ther again, Note: hired good waiters

My guy & I don't have experience with this type of food. I had momos before, but that's about it. We really didn't know what we were ordering, but we were feeling adventitious. We also don't love spicy food. Having said all that, we really enjoyed our dinner. The staff is very nice (they don't really seem to understand English %100 but that didn't bother us) the food was spicy for us, but still had a really good flavor. We loved the soup. We will definitely go back. Best of all was the price. So affordable to say the least.

I was so turkey and mash potatoed out after 3 nights of thanksgiving celebrations, my beau and I craved food from the motherland badly. So we planned a day in Queens and after many recommendations from friends and family FINALLY came to Lali Guras. I was stoked. We got the plate of samaybajee with khasi ko Bhutan (basically a fried goat gizzards dish that is eaten as an appetizer). They have options for chicken chili and other meats, too. The plate was amazing. It also included sadeko bhatmas (marinated soy nuts), kakra ko achar (spiced cucumber salad), beans, chieura (crispy flattened rice). Samaybajee is an appetizer loved by Nepalis and found at pretty much any Nepali party/celebration. We then each had a thali that was phenomenal. They come around and ask if you want more rice, lentils, meat, or vegetables. The achaar was great, the greens were delicious and reminded me of home, and the chicken curry was on point. The restaurant is simple and dishes out fantastic Nepali food for a very affordable price. Since the majority of the upstairs was filled with Nepalis including myself, you know it's legit!!!!!!! Ambiance is average, service was fine when we were there. You won't get checked up on, but just flag 'em down and they're happy to help you!

Came here a few times in the last few months and glad to say it's still amazing. The thalis and the thukpa are hearty, warm, balanced orchestrations of spice and loving effort poured into a meal. Can't wait to come back again soon. Love this place!

I have gone to this restaurant for years and am never disappointed. It ain't to pretty, but clean and pleasant staff. Food is always delishous and plentiful.

If you haven't gone, wyd. Go!!! Get take out momo. You won't regret it. We got soup and steamed chicken momo this time.

Worst thali in the planet, ordered 3 chicken thali, got old sour chicken and server said it happens sometimes casually..what if people get sick after eating rotten chicken... whose gonna take responsibilities for that. Stay away from this place people. Funny thing is we had to pay for the rotten,smelling thali.

The food here is delicious!!! I had momos for the first time at Lhasa three days ago and I was already ready for more Himalayan/Nepalese food! I didn't realize it's such a big thing now in Jackson Heights, but I sure am glad it is!! Lali Guras is an amazing find and I'm glad I tried it out! Service was great and friendly, the place is clean and spacious. I'm excited to come back for more already!! Here's what we ordered: - Goat thali ($9 with rice, $11 with dhindo): The goat was tender and flavorful. The veggie side dishes today were a lentil like soup, which I poured over my rice and ate at least two refills of, and the spiced potato mixture, also delicious and flavorful. It was so much fun to eat a thali and they come often with rice or any of the veggie side dishes. No judgments even after the second refill! The dhindo is interesting... I probably prefer the rice because it soaks up all the sauces better... but I had to try that purple glutinous looking thing at least once! - Samayabajee Sukuti/Bhutan (hot beef jerky, $7): This was interesting and new for me. The flattened rice added this really nice crunchy, crispy texture. The soybeans and chickpea were flavorful. The beef was good, a little dry but I think it's supposed to be like that since it's kind of a fried beef jerky thing. - Beef momos, steamed ($5): Definitely really cheap and good. But I will say that I prefered Lhasa's beef momos to here. They weren't bad and I'll order them again, but if you're looking to try their best stuff, go for the thali!

This place is a decent deal. I went with the goat thali, which came with a bowl of goat curry as well as two other veggie dishes and rice. The goat was flavorful with only a slight gaminess. During your meal, the staff come through the restaurant offering refills of anything other than the main protein you ordered. I ate SO MUCH of the cauliflower dish and the lentil dish. And they kept offering me more rice, so I kept needing more refills of the dishes to eat with the rice. For $9, this is a steal. I also went with the steamed momo for $5. These were less successful. They were sort of soggy and the bottom separated from the rest of the dumpling for most of them. The red/orange sauce that's in the squeeze bottles is awesome and I used it mainly for the momos, but also used it on some rice. Next time, I'll probably pass on the momos, but I want to try another one of the thali choices.

Super authentic Nepali & Tibetan food, inexpensive with more than enough to make your belly full. You absolutely have to ask for MoMo !! It's a must.... Over all super delicious with fragrant spices at the tip of your tongue. The host was supper delightful always asking if I needed anything ! Really enjoyed it & You will also !

This is a little gem of good healthy food and a no frills type of restaurant. I come here quite often and usually will order the chicken momos or a vegetable thali plate. I absolutely love the customer service & super friendly staff. They make me feel at home. Love their food and it's very well priced! I feel so lucky to know this place!

I keep calling ,.and no answer Wtf ?! The app says open till 11pm But Sri no one answers . I don't want to travel 30miles in and 30 out if no one answers the phone . Call me back Mofo .

I went to restaurant while on a business trip to Vermont and decided to order takeout since this restaurant received such high reviews. I would like to know This was by far the worst food. The rice tasted funny and wasn't even seasoned. The chicken you never dismembered all the parts we had the tail (butt) and the food was burnt. Not roasted but burned charcoal. If someone was honest I would have saved $50. I know one thing you had 2 customers and I received my food in 10 minutes burned!!!!! Chicken tiki masala and Tandoori chicken burned!!!! Unseasoned rice not even salt . I feel bad for anyone who decides to eat there definitely order the fire extinguisher and pepto for dessert. I for one would not only never go again but would strongly recommend anyone to try something else.

Made a late-night order of fried vegetable momo, steamed chicken momo, vegetable thukpa and extra yellow aachar - arrived quickly, still piping hot and delicious. The momo were delicious. In particular, the fried vegetable ones dipped in the red aachar were my favorite. The thukpa is the best I've had and I'm honestly tempted to stock up and throw it in the freezer to reheat and have steaming on a cold, bleak day, because I know it would breathe life back into me. Laliguras converted my fiancée into a momo-lover and they're going to be on our regular rotation from here on out.

The Heart of the neighborhood. This is where the community gathers. Get over here immediately.

We came earlier than it's opening time of 12.30 on a Sunday and one of the staff gladly seated us. Ordered the goat thali and beef momo. For just $20, this was an authentic introduction to Nepalese food if you've never tried before!