Momo Crave
Nepalese restaurant · Woodside ·
Fusion cafe serving creative takes on Himalayan dumplings
Fusion cafe serving creative takes on Himalayan dumplings
"A fast-casual momo spot offering fried or steamed dumplings in various newfangled combinations, including tandoori, taco, and chaat as well as chile, cheese, or sandeko with chile paste, mustard oil, and roasted soybeans." - Caroline Shin
"This teeny Filipino-Nepali spot in Astoria does some exciting things with duck—for example in their a la carte fried rice, or the duck breast inasal on their tasting menu. Ramro's exquisite momos are your first introduction to this fact. They come four to an order along with zingy red chutney: two are filled with pork, and two with deliciously herby duck confit." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"Connoisseurs know why the top spot on our momo guide is a Woodside delivery place that’s best known for its inventive takes on the classic dumpling. If taco momos sound gimmicky, think again, because these deep-fried, black bean and avocado-topped dumplings are really good. So are the sukuti momos, fried in chili sauce with bits of sukuti, a tender beef jerky. But our favorites are the pleasantly smoky tandoori momos, which are served on wooden skewers with peppers and onions. They’re easy to eat while walking down the street, which is convenient because there are only a couple of small tables here." - carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim
"Momos are obviously the main attraction at this Nepalese mainstay in Woodside, but don’t sleep on their chicken or veggie kathi rolls: a thick roti containing thoroughly seasoned chicken tikka, or vegetables coated in a gravy of sweet and spicy sauces. Momo Crave’s rolls are large enough for you to make a meal out of just one of them, and at that size, nabbing one for under $7 is a steal." - neha talreja
"Woodside is chock-full of momos, but you’d be hard pressed to find tandoori or taco momos anywhere except this sunny cafe near the 69th Street station. This “fusion” cafe is known for its inventive takes on the classic Himalayan dumpling style, and the momos here are among the best in the city. If taco momos sound gimmicky, think again, because these deep-fried, black bean and avocado-topped dumplings are a hit." - neha talreja, nikko duren
