Mustang Thakali Kitchen

"Named for a district in Nepal, Mustang Thakali Kitchen has been open since 2008, and if you find yourself in Jackson Heights looking to spend some quality time with a plate of momos, it’s a solid choice. We like the chicken thali with ultra-savory dal and tender chicken, or the samya bajee, a “Nepali bento box” with marinated chicken and beaten rice. The chow mein with beef, which will arrive at your table with every noodle just lightly charred, but still very chewy, is another good choice. The large space has a bar in the back and a big window in the front, which is perfect for people-watching during a solo meal. photo credit: Willa Moore photo credit: Willa Moore photo credit: Willa Moore" - Willa Moore

"The menu of this Nepali restaurant originates in the north central region of Mustang. Expect the usual steamers of momo, handmade noodles in soups and stir fries, vegetable salads, and warm meat jerkies sometimes containing offal. Goat is a highlight. Many of the meals are served on round metal thalis, each containing 10 or so small dishes and condiments." - Robert Sietsema

"Mustang Thakali Kitchen offers Nepalese cuisine with Indian, Chinese, and Indian-Chinese influences. Meals come on a thali with various small dishes, and there are also stir fried noodles, noodle soups, and curries." - Eater Staff

"Maybe you’re really hungry, or you’ve had a long day and you don’t have the patience to go to a place where you might have to wait for a table. Try this Nepali spot. It stays relatively quiet, and you can sit down and get a good thali with rice, vegetables, lentil soup, and your choice of protein. The momos are also pretty solid, and everything on the menu is less than $13." - Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim