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What Is Himalayan Cuisine? Chefs Rethink South Asia’s Mountain Foods | Eater
"A Kolkata restaurant led by 'momo queen' Doma Wang and her daughter Sachiko Seth that remakes Tibetan comfort foods as an homage to family heritage, using accessible formats to introduce unfamiliar ingredients: "I want to familiarize my diners with the cuisine using proper thought, say by introducing an unknown ingredient in a format they are comfortable with," Seth says. Menus include homestyle momos and inventive desserts such as Tibetan butter tea ice cream and a reinterpretation of China’s White Rabbit candy; for bakcha moku (a traditional sweet made with churpi, butter, flour, and sugar) she adapts the components—replacing the churpi with cream cheese ice cream, swapping the flour for mochi shells, and pairing them with white chocolate nougat—because, in her words, "Given Tibetans make up [a tiny fraction] of the world’s population, this is the only way I can preserve the culture." - Rituparna Roy
DN
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This quaint place by Blue Poppy is fairly new, so we depended on Blue Poppy Thakali’s reputation to try out this place. The items do taste pretty authentic and the behaviour of the servers is very pleasant, the service is a bit slow but it’s not too bad. Coming to what we tried, the Dan Dan noodles was the worst of the lot, didn’t suit my taste palette at all, but the iced tea, chilli pork and fried rice made up for it, the portion size is good enough. Overall worth a visit for pleasant dining experience.
Somdatta G.
Google
An impromptu visit to this fantastic cafe about 10 days ago and it was nothing short of perfect.
We had crispy Prawn toast, Sonams chilli chicken, shamu datshi, Himalayan butter tea, rice tea.. whole thing costed us 2200.. totally worth it!
Prawn toast was my favorite though..
Special mention - the chef stood outside and served us a few times too, very very professional.
andria D.
Google
A delicious Tibetean meal made with loved and served with care. Some of the standout dishes for us were the Aubergine with Sauce, Tingmo, prawn toast, Iskus dumplings, and Pork Losar. Also worth trying out are the Butter Tea and Rice Tea. A delightful culinary experience made even better by our very knowledgeable server for the evening. He was knowledgeable and served the food with such consideration and respect that it elevated our whole dining experience at Popos. Would definitely recommend as a must eat meal if visiting Kolkata.
Manishi G.
Google
Looking for place which serves excellent Tibetan food in Kolkata? Head to Popo's on Middleton Street, located within the Sikkim House Complex, close to the Maidan Metro Station.
A small place which serves excellent food, backed by wonderful service. Though many vegetarian options are there, non vegetarians shall enjoy here more. No alcohol. The only drag - the lack of parking.
I personally enjoyed the momos, the chicken wings and the roast pork. Slurp
Tushar D.
Google
Popo’s by Blue Poppy offers an exceptional dining experience with standout dishes like the prawn toast, which is both original and outstanding. The Fire Rabbit dessert impresses with its brilliant flavors, while the datshi presents a uniquely delightful taste that sets it apart. The service is impeccable, adding to the overall enjoyment. Chef Sachiko Seth’s expertise truly shines through, confirming her status as one of India’s best chefs. Highly recommended for anyone seeking innovative and delicious Tibetan cuisine.
OBITORASU
Google
Starting with the overall ambience. The place isn't too big, but it makes up for it with well-spaced walking areas and comfortable seating options. There is a Tibetan vibe to the whole place with murals of Tibet's countryside and soothing music suiting the theme. The lighting is also really good and serene. Coming to the staff, they were prompt, helpful, and very professional when it came to their service. What really caught me was the attention to detail and the care they put into making sure their guests felt well accomodated. The menu is really huge with a lot of options, but the Losar Pork and Chilli Butter Crab blew my taste buds to smithereens and left me licking my plate. In fact, the food was so good, I kept ordering one item after the other and decided to write a review later on. If not for anything, just come to this place for their food; it is literally that good.
Buddhaditya M.
Google
One of the best Tibetan restaurant at Kolkata.!
AMBIENCE -GOOD
FOOD-AWESOME
STAFF - HELPFUL (EXPLAINED EVERY DISH )
Stephanie L.
Google
POPO’s - A Culinary Gem by Chef Sachiko Seth
At POPO’s, the menu is a delightful showcase of Tibetan-inspired dishes, lovingly curated by the young and talented Chef Sachiko Seth, who is recognized as one of India’s top chefs. With roots in his grandfather’s recipes, the restaurant embodies tradition with a modern flair.
The food I tried was absolutely delectable, from the crispy prawn toast 🍤 to the lephing 🍲, each dish packed a punch of flavor. The chives momo 🥟 were perfectly delicate, while the chicken curry noodle 🍜 offered a comforting blend of spices.
For something unique, the baigun keema and husang phalay didn’t disappoint. If you love cheese, the ema datshi is a must-try!
Rounding out my meal, I savored the bhakcha moku and finished with a delicious chya biscuit — their butter tea was ah-mazing as well (better than the one when I first tried it in Bhutan)
If you're looking for authentic Tibetan flavors with a contemporary twist, POPO’s is the place to be. Highly recommend!