Momo's Cafe

I'm visiting DC for my first time and decided to try Momo's as my first restaurant in the area. It set a great tone for my trip. The braised pork, which is flavorful and soft, and hakkaido milk tea are outstanding and true to Taiwanese cuisine. I didn't like the Taiwanese sausage quite as much, but the popcorn chicken left a better impression. All this considered along with the prices being around par for what you get makes this an easily recommendable restaurant for those looking for authentic Taiwanese food.

Recommend the pork and fried chicken. Very traditional and authentic Taiwanese flavor. Will visit again

I recently celebrated my friend’s birthday here and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. The staff went above and beyond to make it a memorable celebration. When I mentioned it was my friend’s birthday, they not only surprised us with a beautifully decorated ice cream dessert but also changed the background music to the birthday song. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made the celebration even more special. The food was outstanding, showcasing the flavors of Taiwan in every dish. We indulged in a variety of dishes, each bursting with authentic taste and freshness. Highly recommend Momo’s Cafe for anyone looking for delicious Taiwanese cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere!

Authentic Taiwanese food. Fried chicken and fried tempura are my favorite. I highly recommend you try these two. Monster the shaved ice is also very tasteful. Have visited here three times and will definitely visit again in the future.

Momo’s Cafe is a cozy little restaurant specializing in Taiwanese bento and street food. Had the opportunity to speak with the owner once and they take great pride in the authenticity of their bento and the food they serve. The place is small but quite cute. It has outdoor seating as well. The server was friendly and attentive. She took the time to explain the restaurant’s specialties and shared her personal favorites. As for the food, everything we tried was really flavorful. The menu was comprehensive and truly showcased a wide range of Taiwanese comfort food, with options like bento, iron pan entrees, and Taiwanese street snacks to name a few. Momo’s cafe also serve Taiwanese shaved ice and boba tea. I particularly enjoyed the popcorn chicken and the spicy pot. The chicken was incredibly crunchy and well marinated. Fried basil added nice flavor to the dish. The spicy pot was comforting and fulfilling, accompanied by a delightful array of fresh ingredients. The portion size was generous, making it an excellent choice for sharing as well. In all, my dining experience at Momo’s Cafe was a great success. I highly recommend trying their unique dishes. The location is a bit hidden and inconvenient. The recommended way to get to the restaurant would be by car.

My daughter got wind of this Bento Box spot, and IMMEDIATELY told me about it!! So you must know that I took her to check it out. She let me review this time, so the following is what it’s hittin on!! . Where I am: @momoscafe_dc . Location Reviewed: 4828 McAurthur Blvd., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Popcorn Chicken, Dumplings, Bento Boxes, Boba Tea, Short Ribs, Sausage, Fish Cakes, Ramen, Hot Pots, Iron Pans, Dessert’s & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Japanese Takoyaki (minced fried octopus with Bonito flakes-thin, moving, fish shavings, & Takoyaki sauce $9). DECENT. I have nothing to compare this too, but it was ok. A tad bit too fishy, & chewy for me. Their Fried Beef Dumpling (with a sweet chili sauce $7.50). DELICIOUS!! Good, I just needed more seasonings on the beef. Their Taiwanese Spicy Pot (with Angus beef, rice, Bok Choy, a crab stick, mushrooms, scalloped tofu, egg dumplings, popcorn chicken, & a blood rice cake $21.50). STAMP!! Well blended, & seasoned ingredients. The spicy BROTH, put this meal over the top!! GET THIS!! Their Bento Box (with a braised egg, fried cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese sausage, 3 colored corn, pickled mustard greens, rice, & popcorn fried chicken $14.25). The egg, tofu, & corn…DECENT. Just not to MY liking, that’s it. The Greens, & sausage…LIJE THAT!! Hearty well seasoned greens, and sweet n spicy protein!! Their Popcorn Chicken (seasoned fried chicken nuggets $8.75). STAMP!! Crispy, juicy, fried hard, & well seasoned!! Their MoMo’s Potted Plant Boba (a milk tea with boba jellies, chocolate crumbles, & matcha on top $6.75). STAMP!! Creamy, sweet, & chocolaty!! Their Hokkaido Boba (also a vanilla milk tea with boba jellies, & whipped cream $5.75). STAMP!! Like a vanilla shake with gummy bears at the bottom!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: That Popcorn Chicken, the spicy hot pot, & ANY Boba!! . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Sauce Solo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=STAMP ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕=LIKE THAT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=DELICIOUS ⭐️⭐️⭐️=DECENT ⭐️⭐️=PASS ⭐️=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

I love the fried pork chop sandwiches very much, it reminds me the breakfast cafeteria in Taiwan. All the ingredients are perfect. The fry pan noodles smells so good. The beef beef popcorn is juicy and delicate. Don't forget the fried ice cream! it's evil but delicious. You can have it for the perfect ending!

If you love Taiwanese food and bubble tea, momos cafe is the place to go! I got popcorn chicken, Taiwanese sausages, truffle fries and an iron pan steak, honestly they are all very good! On top of that, I got a green tea milk foam , it’s soooooo good! Highly recommended . My mom got the lemon black tea, she likes mine more lol

How does this place not have better reviews? The food was delicious! My friend and I got dinner here a couple Mondays ago, and I was shocked that we were the only diners while we were there. To be fair, Momo's Cafe is a bit out of the way and hard to get to (for us, we have to drive through Georgetown on M Street), but it's worth it! TAIWANESE POPCORN CHICKEN - 8.95 The chicken was salted and peppered perfectly, crispy but not overly so. The chicken itself was juicy and tender. This really hit on a rainy day, and I could hardly focus on the conversation with my friend because I was pre-occupied eating the chicken. I could not ask for a better Taiwanese popcorn chicken. BRAISED PORK BENTO - 11.50 This bento came with a lot of food, where 25% of it was braised pork over white rice. There were some sides like sauteed napa cabbage, a bit of pickled vegetables, steamed corn, and an odd assortment of Chinese sausage, fried tofu, and half a tea egg. Everything was good. The braised pork was fatty and juicy, and the sauce was a bit milder than I'd expect, but still flavorful. The sides were all homey and not too over-the-top, which was what I wanted. The corn was cooked with butter and clearly came from a can, but it hit home because that's how my grandma used to cook for me. So I'm not sure if anyone else would like the corn this way, but I did for nostalgia reasons. Also, the prices are actually reasonable?? I wish it was easier to get to Momo's Cafe from where I live -- I'd actually stop by quite often if that was the case. The food is homey and delicious, I'd definitely recommend it!

Nice to have a Taiwanese street food place, but I found the spicy pot to be packed with sodium and what seemed like processed meats, spices and additives, and the veggie miso ramen was lacking in flavor and the noodles weren't very chewy or springy. The best item here was the popcorn chicken which was crispy and tender. The bento had a good mix. It's a hole of the wall. On hot days the A/C is somewhat weak. May be better for takeout. Quick service.

Everything went without a hitch, and in hindsight, it was in no small part thanks to the staff, especially the one at front of house. It was clearly right after a lunch rush when we came here for the first time in a while, and all of the tables were either occupied or had yet to be cleared and cleaned. The front staff quickly cleaned a table near the front door and we sat down to find out that not only do you scan a QR code to look at, but order from, the menu. I thought it was efficient of them. Without further human interaction, we ordered and received two braised pork bento, and the staff even brought out cups of water without us having to ask. I'm usually wary of bento boxes but they really impressed me this time. The pork was juicy and one of the best renditions we've ever had, and the other elements were carefully prepared and at had at least some level of warmth to them. The marinated egg and fried tofu were worthy of gasps, the sweet corn was a nice touch, and the single slice of sausage was a treat. I just wish we had double the amount of... well, everything. Payment can also be completed using the app/browser used for ordering, but I didn't have access to Google pay. Still, the staff helped us pay at the register without trouble. I lament that Momo is so far away but can't wait to go back. I hope they stay open for another century.

There aren't many Taiwanese restaurants in the area, so when we heard of this one, we had to try it out! This mom and pop shop is serving up some great comfort food. The popcorn chicken was crispy and juicy and has a great seasoning. The bento boxes were also really tasty as if your mom made them. The shaved snow ice was alright, but made for a cool picture. Definitely try place out and their new location in Fairfax if you are craving Taiwanese food! Apps: Popcorn Chicken Entrees: Braised Pork Bento and Taiwanese Sausage Bento Dessert: Monster Snow Ice Drinks: Momo's Milk Tea and Hokkaido Milk Tea

The taiwanese popcorn chicken is the best! Juicy and fresh, highly recommend! The staff members are really friendly. I don't really like the sauce of their braised pork rice.

Truly a top 5 takeout experience for me. This was insane. Bento box was amazing every single thing was good, popcorn chicken was juicy and spicy , and the milk tea was a good pairing with everything else. Will be coming back.

Great Taiwanese food and restaurant highly recommend- my only thing I felt the bento box they could have added more food..

Fabulous Taiwanese food! We found this hidden gem while visiting and loved the fried beef dumplings and braised beef bento box combo. You get a huge selection of delicious food. Also it comes with a special tea drink as well. We arrived before 6:30 because the staff suggested it would avoid the crowds. Parking is busy so we walked from a street a few blocks away.

We drove all the way from Virginia to have their tea pot dessert, however we were sadly disappointed. Besides not having the dry ice effect that they showed off on social Media, it is also a lot smaller than advertised. Furthermore, they used cheap take out plastic bowls instead of the cold- retaining metal bowls, which defeat the purpose of a refreshing, cool dessert. To add salt to the wound the server didn't seem happy to be there. We also tried the braised pork bento, braised beef bento, and the popcorn chicken bento... all of which were just mediocre. Sad , because we wanted to like this place, but it's not worth it going through Georgetown traffic. Ps. Parking sucks and the location is not accessible to everyone.

First visit. I was working on a client's home on Foxhall and needed a late lunch break. Popped into Momo's Cafe based on Yelp reviews. Super cute and clean little spot. Had the Tawainese style popcorn chicken and it was delicious. Dennis took a few moments to highlight the menu for me and was friendly and gracious. Excellent first experience all around and I look forward to visiting again to try more menu items. Highly recommended!

What a hidden gem! I was in the area and looking for a place to grab lunch. Decided on Momo's Cafe based on all the fantastic reviews it has received and it did not disappoint. Parking was a bit hard to find, but luckily we found some street parking not too far away. Stepped into this small, cute cafe and we were warmly greeted by the staff. Placed our order and waited not more than 10 min before our food arrived at our table. We ordered the bento box and a side of popcorn chicken. All of it was delicious. The pickled cabbage was a great accompaniment. I also got a milk tea to wash it all down and I was fully satisfied with my entire meal.

My daughter got wind of this Bento Box spot, and IMMEDIATELY told me about it!! So you must know that I took her to check it out. She let me review this time, so the following is what it's hittin on!! . Where I am: @momoscafe_dc . Location Reviewed: 4828 McAurthur Blvd., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Popcorn Chicken, Dumplings, Bento Boxes, Boba Tea, Short Ribs, Sausage, Fish Cakes, Ramen, Hot Pots, Iron Pans, Dessert's & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Japanese Takoyaki (minced fried octopus with Bonito flakes-thin, moving, fish shavings, & Takoyaki sauce $9). DECENT. I have nothing to compare this too, but it was ok. A tad bit too fishy, & chewy for me. Their Fried Beef Dumpling (with a sweet chili sauce $7.50). DELICIOUS!! Good, I just needed more seasonings on the beef. Their Taiwanese Spicy Pot (with Angus beef, rice, Bok Choy, a crab stick, mushrooms, scalloped tofu, egg dumplings, popcorn chicken, & a blood rice cake $21.50). STAMP!! Well blended, & seasoned ingredients. The spicy BROTH, put this meal over the top!! GET THIS!! Their Bento Box (with a braised egg, fried cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese sausage, 3 colored corn, pickled mustard greens, rice, & popcorn fried chicken $14.25). The egg, tofu, & corn...DECENT. Just not to MY liking, that's it. The Greens, & sausage...LIJE THAT!! Hearty well seasoned greens, and sweet n spicy protein!! Their Popcorn Chicken (seasoned fried chicken nuggets $8.75). STAMP!! Crispy, juicy, fried hard, & well seasoned!! Their MoMo's Potted Plant Boba (a milk tea with boba jellies, chocolate crumbles, & matcha on top $6.75). STAMP!! Creamy, sweet, & chocolaty!! Their Hokkaido Boba (also a vanilla milk tea with boba jellies, & whipped cream $5.75). STAMP!! Like a vanilla shake with gummy bears at the bottom!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: That Popcorn Chicken, the spicy hot pot, & ANY Boba!! . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Sauce Solo 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Considering the name of the restaurant is momo, but not one momo on the menu. Food quality was not fresh considering the fact that we dined in. The popcorn chicken was half scorching hot on top which is expected, but the other half on the bottom was cold. Black pepper sauce pork Bento box was mid. The spicy braised beef noodle soup was seasoned well, but toppings were lacking, considering I requested for extra. There were 2 pieces of carrots in the soup that was spongy when I bit into it and tasted super stale and was not cooked through.

A quaint little restaurant that gave mom and pop vibes. The service was good-attentive. Food was delicious. We got the combo meal that came with an appetizer, drink and a dish of choice. I feel that was the best deal. We got a bento and a Taiwanese hot pot. Next time we will probably try an iron plate because another customer got it and it smelled amazing! Parking was difficult though because it is DC and only street parking available.

Cute little cafe vibe. Food was p good, braised pork was super tasty and rice was cooked well. Cabbage was surprisingly tasty. Chicken was v crispy and flavorful but a tad on the dry side. Matcha milk tea (not pictured) was also rly good (milk foam delishus).

Grabbed desert here! It was absolutely awesome, service was fast, and they let you order and pay just by scanning a QR code. Nice music and just such a pretty area during this time of year!

Closer to 4.5 than a 4. Growing up in LA there were a TON of these places around so when we came to Mimi's Cafe for lunch it felt like a blast to the past. They have very standard Taiwanese bento boxes which were done very well. Portion sizes are comfortable and every single component of the dish is properly seasoned. Will definitely be back to try out other bentos and there skillet entree. The popcorn chicken was perfect. The black pepper chicken and braised pork were super flavor and we walked away from the meal extremely content. Only complaint (which I feel like you can complain about most places these days) is the higher than expected price. The braised pork was fine at $11.50 but $15+ for the black pepper chicken just felt like $2-$3 more than it should be. Other than that, the food though was definitely delicious.

not too pricey, quick, cute and yummy. but not the best service. its more like takeout with a place to eat inside we got the takoyaki and the pork broth for two, which was perfect portion size! spent around $17 per person.

Solid Taiwanese food. A bit quiet when we came on a Sunday night... but it's also just not near the main area of the city. I really enjoyed the Momo's Potted Plant Milk Tea! The milk tea was perfectly creamy and sweetened. The topped crushed oreos were such a nice touch. We got the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken and Braised Pork Bento. The popcorn chicken was crispy and had great flavor... wished there was some sauce to dip tho. The bento box was a great deal since it came with a lot of things like cabbage, corn, egg, tofu, etc. I enjoyed the flavor of the braised pork! Wish they gave more meat in the bento.

What an underwhelming experience. Wife wanted to try it, so I gave in since we live in the neighborhood. Wife ordered a pork broth pot. For the amount they charge you think they will give you a little more meat. Flavor was fine, nothing special. He asked my wife if she wanted the flame under the pot. She said yes. A few minutes later we asked the server to turn off the flame because the broth was dissipating too quickly and he remarked, "but you wanted the flame." Like seriously? I ordered a spicy beef noodle soup. When the order came out, he gave me the non-spicy version. Told me to just add hot oil, and his attitude hinted a bit that it was my fault. As an avid fan of Taiwanese beef noodle soup, I know that the spicy version has a different seasoning mixture, not just "add oil". He didn't seem to care, so I just decide to try it. First of all, there was so little broth in the soup. Within a few spoonfuls, it was just noodles. The few slices of beef they gave me was so dry and overcooked, that I barely ate any of it. It was almost as it was frozen then reheated it for the customer. The sour radish that normally gets served with beef noodle soup was freaking sweet! Might as well been relish for a hot dog. The noodles itself? Felt like it came from a pack of well cooked packaged dry shin ramen from an Asian grocery store. Worst of all when we got the check, it stated "spicy beef broth"! At least edit the check after indirectly hinting that I order incorrectly. I understand that this wasn't a full service restaurant, but there was not one instance he asked if everything was ok, even when he saw the all left over food as he handed us our check and when he came back for the payment. The popcorn chicken was a bit of a saving grace, but by that time, I was already so disappointed with everything that we just took it home. Awful service with mediocre food that is overpriced for the quantity and quality of food. Just goto Rockville or Bethesda if you want decent Taiwanese food. I felt like I was robbed when I left. One of the worst restaurant experiences i had in DC.

Great cafe with authentic Taiwanese dishes! Loved the popcorn chicken , all the milk tea we tried, the beef dumplings and fried oysters. Did I mention the popcorn chicken?! Get a few orders of that and thank me later. Street parking available , we went on a Sunday so there were plenty of parking! Inside has a few larger tables and also outdoor dining is available- the signature flower wall is definitely Insta worthy :)

Cozy diner, a hidden gem right next to Georgetown. We ordered Brasied Pork Bento, Popcorn Chicken, Ribeye Steak, matcha Milk Foam. Bento and chicken 5/5 recommend! Ribeye is old Taiwaness fashion and might be a little dry. The Milk Foam is definitely amazing, rich in flavor and has a really balanced taste. I might come back for more milk foam another cozy afternoon. William is pretty warm and attentive. We had a great time.

Solid place to get desserts and taiwanese food! Highly recommend the shaved ice here. My friends and I came while the cherry blossom specials that were going on, the sakura shaved ice was amazing!! SERVICE: 4/5 - Service here was fast and accommodating! There was plenty of seating for groups of 3-4 people and the server was super friendly and polite. Food came out within 10 minutes after ordering. Only CON- my friends and I wanted to share food (family style) and we asked for plates and bowls. We were given small plastic containers as bowls. It would have been a little bit easier to eat if had actual dining ware. FOOD: 4/5 I would highly recommend going for their desserts, especially their shaved ice. Other dishes that stood out to me: - Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - 5/5 - Beef Noodle Soup - 5/5 I was a little disappointed with the Braised Pork on Rice (small), the ratio of meat to rice was off. For a $8 bowl, the amount of meat was upsetting and there was only one piece of broccoli.

Took a trip out to Tentleytown and we popped by this super cute cafe for authentic Taiwanese food. Appetizers were served very promptly. The food reminded me of home and totally hit the spot. Will definitely be back again to try other bento sets.

Don't sleep on Momo's Cafe! This is a DC hidden gem for Taiwanese food that everyone needs to try. They mainly have indoor seating with a few patio tables. They seem to do a good amount of to-go business as well. The staff is super friendly, and the food comes out pretty quickly too. Potted Plant Milk Tea - A solid milk tea topped with some oreos and a light dusting of matcha. Popcorn Chicken - A classic Taiwanese street food. It's crispy and delicious. Fried Beef Dumplings - Tasty dumplings I could eat all day. Braised Pork Bento - Easily my favorite here! The braised pork just melts in your mouth. Beef Noodle Soup - Makes you feel like you're eating a homecooked meal. It's tasty and warms the soul. Spicy Stew - Spicy and filled with so much seafood goodness. I recommend getting ramen noodles to add to it!.

The food is absolutely fantastically amazing . Highly recommend this is the best breakfast spot in Arlington . Fire . We ordered the simple avocado toast and the grilled cheese

I ordered the Taiwanese sausage hamburger, which was crispy and flavorful, and the iron pan with ribeye steak, the beef was tender and juicy. Also, their green tea milk foam was definitely the best around. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious Taiwanese cuisine, the service is also friendly and attentive.

Still delicious and well packaged (cute stickers!). Ordered for take out on their website. They called us to say they ran out of the pork cutlet, so I exchanged it for Taiwanese three cup chicken bento box. When I arrived the food wasn't ready, but the staff was very nice to offer me ice cream while I waited! He even asked if I'd like another ice cream. They haven't re-opened for dine in; it's strictly take out only right now. Their bathroom isn't open, either, for "safety reasons." Throughout COVID, they've remained open (for delivery and take out). They seem to be on multiple apps, and you can also order directly on their website (pay upon picking up in store). Note they do charge a mandatory service fee (though the slip still asks for a tip).

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Value: 2/5 ----- For a place that had so much hype on social media / trendy DC food pages, Momo's Cafe ended up a pretty big disappointment. We tried the Potted Plan milk tea, which was fine, and the matcha milk tea, which was also just fine. Both lacked any particular flavor besides "sweet" and didn't seem worth the calories. Also got the popcorn chicken, which was decent and my favorite item of the meal. I was really excited for this place given the hype, but I think there are better offerings in the area to check out instead!

Wow! It's so nice to have a Taiwanese cafe in DC !! What a lovely place, so cute. I really liked their bento boxes! Even bento togo was really yummy, the way they packed their togo is on point. Had their pork chop and popcorn chk bentos. Also, gotta try their milk foam drinks! They are so tasty. If you are in town, give this place a try! This place made me miss Taiwanese food/ drinks. Will come back next time when I visit here again.

I got the spicy momo dumpling soup-- "Jhal " (spelling?) The dumplings were absolutely delicious in flavor, texture, and density. The flavor of the soup broth was complex, picant, and wholesome. The soup would be IDEAL for a cold winter day or comforting when you're feeling under the weather. I was not a fan of the texture of the all the tiny minced up bits in the soup, which occurred to me as unpleasantly gritty - BUT that might just be my personal texture quirk (picky due to unpleasant associations). This one dish by itself was more than enough for a solid meal, it filled me up quite a bit even though I was extremely hungry and I am a big man! And last but not least, the gentleman there was very friendly and helpful. If it's your first time ask him to give you recommendations! That's what I did and I was very pleased. I appreciated the Sunday afternoon hours, saved us from the long hot errand day "hangries!"

Been trying to find good taiwanese food in DC for a while... so glad to find this gem!!!! Most TW food is in Rockville ... While the drive to Rockville is not "that bad".. still a hike Momo's is in DC proper.. so easier for me to get to for sure. They popcorn chicken is pretty good- they use basil which adds a little flavor of home Their bento boxes are all very good as well They had good selection of boba as well All in all- so glad to have this authentic tw food close by!

Momo's Cafe is a Taiwanese delight in DMV area. Cozy ambiance, attentive service, and the bento boxes reminds me of Taiwan's street foods. Beef Noodle Soup and popcorn chicken were spot-on authentic, bursting with flavorful seasonings. If you are craving for Taiwanese cuisines and boba tea I think Momo's Cafe is a must-visit in DC.

Been a regular here since I first discovered this place over a year ago. Great place to chill, study, hangout, etc. The food is superb and they present all the dishes very nicely. Not to mention the exceptional service, special thanks to William, who was very patient with us in delivering our requests. He said they will be having special promotion next month. I will definitely come back for that!

Such a cute place. Got some great pictures!! I love the aesthetics of this place. The potted plant milk tea is really cute! I also love a good honey toast!!

I went on Mother's Day. I I used a coupon for a milk tea ice cream, but I was disappointed to receive something different from what was advertised. This experience felt like a dishonest bait-and-switch tactic, as I was offered a specific item and received something else. I cannot recommend this place, and I certainly won't be returning. The fact that they cheated me out of a small item has cost them a customer.

Came back again for their braised pork on rice, the Taiwanese sausages, and their matcha milk foam latte. They were on top of their game today, as everything I ordered was amazing, and even better than the first time. Taking back my initial comment that it wasn't like what we have in Taiwan. Absolutely authentic.

Momo's Cafe is an incredibly unique restaurant that serves fantastic food. First, this is a Taiwanese restaurant, and there aren't that many Taiwanese restaurants around here! I've been to Taiwan twice, and I can say that the food here is authentic. My friends and I dined at Momo's Cafe for Sunday night dinner. I had the Braised Minced Pork on Rice. The pork was savory and seasoned perfectly. The egg complemented the pork, and the rice tied it all together. I also tried my friend's popcorn chicken, which was exceedingly good - better than KFC in fact! Despite the stellar food, the service here is incredibly slow. There was only one person in the front manning the register, handling orders, and making the drinks. He was very hard working and thorough, it was just that the restaurant is short-staffed. This meant that when we first ordered drinks, it took around 25 minutes for us to get our drinks. WAY TOO SLOW! By the time a seat became available, we had already waited 45 minutes. Momo's Cafe definitely has excellent food. If they were to add in a couple more staff members, I'm sure this place would be a definite 5 stars!

I have four words for you: Green Tea Cheese Foam! I am a matcha girl all the way, but the owner Lawrence convinced me otherwise and now I am hooked! Fun to drink, this concoction is slightly sweet, slightly smooth, slightly creamy, and slightly salty. All the flavors and textures together make for a party in your mouth! Momo's Cafe is just a few minutes from Clemyjontri Park so it has been one of my favorite post-playdate spots to refuel. I'm all for the Taiwanese popcorn chicken (a little bit spicy) and the braised pork and rice (literally tastes like home!). My daughter went WILD over the creamy sesame noodle dish. For students living nearby they offer lunchbox specials which seems pretty clutch for someone sick of eating cafeteria food all the time (#ricelife) and they also do large scale Taiwanese catering.The menu changes often as they experiment with other home-style dishes. Don't forget to take a picture at the Instagram wall and thank me when you try the green tea cheese foam! You won't regret it!

Really solid tea drinks. If you care about the flavor of the tea this is a good option for you. I like their assam milk tea. They used to be on DoorDash for me and I would get their bentos at least once a month but I think I'm out of range for DD. I see they are on ubereats and Chowbus for delivery though. I had family in town and suggested we come here for lunch. I got my usual braised chicken leg bento. The waiter messed up and ordered me the black pepper chicken which is super peppery (not my style). When I asked him if they changed their braised chicken recipe he checked and realized he put the wrong order in. He apologized profusely, comped the bento and gave us a free dessert. My brothers got the pork cutlet bento (pretty dry and overbreaded) and eel bento (solidly tasty). The bentos are a lot of food and depending on which you pick also really good but that's not the case across all the dishes. I still recommend this as the only but solidly good Taiwanese option in DC. TLDR Extremely nice attentive service despite being the only person I see working. Latest Taiwanese pop music so I feel youthful. Great drinks. Decent food.

I've got to let you know that I've got a crush on you... If this were a game of cards, the hand that Momo's dealt me would have been a Royal Crush. From the moment my eyes locked on their beautiful drinks and delicate desserts, I knew a visit was a necessity in the near future. And although I was unable to attend the Yelp event here, I was determined to make the visit sooner than later. Luckily, when I dropped by there were no lines. No crowds. I had just grabbed some sushi next door, so unfortunately did not bring my appetite. However, I'll be sure to do so for next time since their savory food items looked and smelled so good! Since I'm a sucker for visual candy from the 'gram, I had already been intrigued and curious about the Potted Plant Milk Tea. Although, I figured that I probably couldn't go to wrong, I was a little worried that a drink that gimmicky might not actually taste that good. Not was I wrong. It was so good. The Oreo Cookie crumbles sat atop and once I broke the service with my SHOVEL SPOON (yes, another highlight) it was evident how nicely the crisp crumbles complimented the mildly sweet milk tea. I actually really loved it. Also, everything is so cute here. From the patio seating with IG worthy back drop, to the little accents in the shop, I loved it all. Plus, the young woman that helped me decide what to order was so incredibly nice (and was not at all judgmental about simultaneously indecisive and excited I was!) Even though I don't live terribly close, I'm going to make sure I work Momo's into my rotation whenever I'm on Georgetown or driving through The Palisades. Can't wait to return to try some other delicious drinks!

I love this little place. It's cute and homey, the staff are really friendly, and the food was fresh and delicious. I had the fish curry, there were a lot of good choices on the menu, including some gluten free options.

Yelp Elite events bring me here, Yelp Elite events bring me to write! You may have trouble finding this killer Taiwanese pad; find the steps and walk down where you can feast on some fine boba teas and asian eats that are waiting to be consumed. Sampling the teas left me enjoying the green tea foam as the best of the selections. For the eats, the fried chicken poppers and the pork over rice were tasty and finger licking delish. I heard they serve fried ice cream here so that's next on my order when I venture out this way. The interior reminded me of my 2014 excursion in Taiwan. This store felt like I was with locals enjoying life at a mom/pop eatery in a city like Kenting minus the sound of the shore. While Georgetown isn't Kenting, it brings that old thing back. No doubt this is a must visit for a local or someone visiting. Momo's is a go go in Gtown!

I had the day off so I decided to come here for lunch after running errands all around DC. Since it's kind of across town from me, I wanted to make sure I tried a variety of things while I was there. I walked in and was greeted and seated immediately. Since it was the middle of the work day it was only me and one other table. I ordered the milk tea. I wanted to try their tiramisu foam tea but unfortunately they were out :(. The regular Moma milk tea was really good though. The boba tapioca balls were delicious! Some of the best I've had. Although a simple drink, it was definitely worth it. I'd say it's an oldie but goodie. For appetizer, I got the popcorn chicken. They were so flavorful! And the cooked basil pieces were a delicious addition! For my entree, I got the minced pork. I LOVED it. The pork was fatty (as it should be. I'm Puerto Rican, so cooked fatty pieces of pork is something I grew up with as well) . It comes with an over easy egg on topic which added a decadence to the dish. It also came with pickles and broccoli, but honestly, I paid no mind to them. I was loving the pork, rice, egg and yolk too much. The service was good. There was only one girl working. I was kind of indecisive and she was patient with me. It was really cold inside, and i was borderline freezing while drinking my milk tea. So once the other table left I mentioned something and she immediately raised the heat. After, it was perfect temp. And i appreciate her immediately raising the heat for me. The place is small. Luckily since it was midday I had no issue. Two critiques though, the popcorn chicken came out way too hot. I couldn't even bite into one without it burning my mouth. While i understand it was cooked immediately, I think it was just way too hot to be served so quickly (or without an FYI). Second, although what I ordered wasn't too pricey, a lot of the things on the menu were pretty expensive for what you'd expect at a small cafe. Overall, I had a real good experience. I think the food is delicious. And although some were too pricey, the mince pork I found appropriately priced for the amount and deliciousness of the dish. Give it a try if you're in the area!

I made it in here after having it bookmarked for a few months now. I was excited to finally try something Asian and authentic in the city that's not too bougie nor whole-in-the-wall type as we have a good number of those in DC and especially Asian fusion type. After having tapas/small plates somewhere in Georgetown, my friends and I decided to stop by here for some dessert and tea. While I was really looking forward to being here, my party was immediately turned off by the $20+ price for the honey toast ... like whaaaaaa ??? I mean, we're used to seeing $10+ outside of DC and expected it to be just slightly more here at Momo's but nope. Our bad for initially looking at photos of the food and not of the menu. Also some of the big food items are very pricey. Luckily I mainly wanted dessert. Nonetheless my hubby and I ordered more than dessert. We shared the popcorn chicken. 'Twas soft and spicy. I probably would've finished it right away but I didn't have water to cool the spice and technically, it was supposed to be a for share appetizer. While waiting for our beef soup, my milk foam tea, my hubby's matcha latte, and our fried honey toast, the evening got busier. Service got a little slower but I was just happy to eventually by served water. One of my friends pointed out that Momo's focus is quality dishes and drinks. They lived up to the goal when we got our drinks. Seriously, that iced milk foam green tea was heavenly divine. I devoured it. And then the beef in the soup was unexpectedly super sooooffffttttt. I'm salivating again. Noodles were also thin which I personally love! Okay so as the hype built up, I anticipated one hell of a bomb toast. Initially when we were ordering I asked and received a more elaborate explanation between the honey toast and the fried honey toast. Basically it comes down to the preparation. The regular honey toast takes 30 mins to bake. The fried honey toast is about 15 mins deep fried. Both over $20. We ended up getting the fried honey toast and ... it was okay. Still good but overhyped. I don't know if I'd get the honey toast again. But I'd def come back here for the drinks.

Great food! The bento box was extremely filling and the beef noodle soup was so flavorful! Make sure to ask for chili oil for a little spice!

A hidden gem in the District. Tucked away in the corner of Georgetown, Momo's Cafe is a Taiwanese restaurant focusing on milk teas and street food delights. You're probably thinking what makes them so special compared to the other boba places? Well, they source all their ingredients direct from Taiwan! They want all their flavors to stay authentic and I definitely tasted it. I tried 3 of their bubble teas and it was the best I've ever had in the DMV. Not overly sweet with quality tea flavor you can taste. They also have honey toast which was better than Magnolia (YEAH I SAID IT) because the toast actually had toasted flavor which complimented the toppings very well. Taiwanese popcorn chicken was nicely seasoned and tasted very authentic. We had their steak and eggs sizzling on a skillet which was fun to see. Also, the owner and staff were very humble and passionate which made my experience all the more better. Everything we had that day was impressive so more people need to know about Momo's!

This place is so good!! I've been looking for Da Chang Bao Xiao Chang for a while and they have it here. Very few restaurants have it here and do it so well. This place is legit. I also really like how large the bento boxes are for the price. The value is definitely good and the dishes are so flavorful! We got the braised + minced pork bento boxes and that was really good too. Lastly, we ordered the iced black tea which was so refreshing in the summer. I found the service to be fast, efficient, and stellar. Highly recommend!

Came here on a crispy cold afternoon and was welcomed warmly by the host/owner. Food really hit the spot, authentic Taiwanese cuisine in DC for the win! While the beef noodle soup could have had more meat it was still very tasty and the popcorn chicken was absolutely perfectly seasoned. The milk tea was very pleasant as well. Thankful to have this cute spot here.