Zomsa

You’re missing out guys. Try this place and you’ll be back here everytime. The chicken choila and goat sekuwa bento box are one of a kind. Tara dai is the best. Along side awesome food you will also be in the presence of a down to earth nepalese dude who will take you down the memory lane.

Dining at Zomsa was an absolute delight! The Laphing was wonderfully spicy and tangy, a great way to kick off the meal. The Wai Wai Chatptey was a lovely surprise, mixing crunchy textures with savory flavors that kept me coming back for more. Both the Chicken Jhol Momo and Buff Jhol Momo were comforting and flavorful, with a broth that was rich and aromatic. The Sukuti Bento Box was a fantastic mix of tastes and textures, making for a very satisfying meal. Each dish showcased the quality and authenticity Zomsa prides itself on, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to explore Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine.

Best authentic Nepali food i have ever had in USA.Highly recommended.

Want to travel but no time to take a flight? Come to Zomsa and experience an authentic Nepalese cuisine! It’s our first time here but the owner was really helpful and friendly and recommended a few traditional dishes. They all taste great with rich flavors and made from fresh produce. We can see that the owner was really passionate about the food, and that is a key sign for outstanding restaurants.

Long overdue review. I have been a regular at Zomsa since they opened and have seen them grow. The food here is mouth watering and very close to what we actually get in Nepal. If you are here- definitely try out the Nepalese items they offer like sukuti, choila and of course momos. For momos I’ve tried the buff jhol momos- which were juicy, the meat was so tender and cooked to perfection. I have a lot of complains with restaurants serving over cooked momos. The sauce (jhol) is definitely one of the finest in bay area. We also tried their pork chilly which was again very good but on the spicier side (as the name suggests) but they do ask you for your spice level and we tried medium. We would go for mild next time on the pork chilly. The service is fast, the wait staffs are really attentive, knowledgeable and super nice. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was not so loud. Perfect ambiance. The complex has amole of parking spots as well. If you are in the area definitely go for their momos and if you are on a little adventurous mood- go for the other authentic spicy Nepalese items.

Hands down the best Nepali restaurant we tried so far in the bay area. We got buff jhol momo (top pick), chicken steam momo, chicken choila bento, syabale, pork chowmein and sukuti bento. I feel like sukuti bento could be better but everything else was super authentic. Would recommend!

I visited Nepali restaurant serving Indian food. It was good service and the food was good too.

First couple orders were decent, but last few orders were disappointing and meh. Weird grainy consistency on the curry, dumplings super dry. Why is it so hard for El Cerrito restaurants to be mildly consistent? Perhaps a better experience eating there, only have done delivery and take out.

The ambiance exuded warmth and charm, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. From the cozy seating to the subtle Nepali accents, every detail was thoughtfully curated to transport diners to the heart of Nepal. Highly Recommended Nepali Restaurant in El Cerrito. Everything was so delicious. Wai wai chatpate is highly recommended.

Mary and I had lunch here today. We had intended to go to Sushi Matsu across the street but hadn't checked their hours and arrived to find them closed. When I checked on Yelp after I got home it appears they serve only dinner on Tuesdays, opening at 5:00. We'll have to remember that. I drove us over to the strip mall that houses Zompsa and parked. Mary checked Katana-Ya, which is a couple of storefronts down, but they were closed today too, so we went to Zomsa. We walked in and were greeted and told to choose any table so we chose a 4 top well away from the front door. The space is spare but peaceful, the pace is slow. We both felt very comfortable w/ the pace and the ambiance. We were given menus and both decided on a Thakali thali, an authentic Nepali platter w/ a choice of meats. We both chose lamb. The thali came w/ half a papadum, white rice, a stack of raw vegetables that included a large slice of cucumber, a large slice of carrot and a very large slice of daikon radish, which was surprisingly sweet. There were also potatoes that were cold in temperature and hot in spice, as well as another vegetable, maybe cauliflower, maybe something else, that was similarly cold in temperature and hot in spice. Mary, whose spice tolerance is similar to mine, discovered this and so I was warned and didn't try them. On the platter was a pile of a sliced green, leafy vegetable that I didn't recognize, but which we both liked. I ordered Masala chai to drink and Mary had a mango lassi. Our server was gentle and helpful. It took a while for the food to come out, but as I said, we were comfortable w/ the pace. Mary was a bit surprised that there was no ice in her lassi but liked the taste. When the thalis were brought we both were pleased w/ the variety. Our server explained what was on the platter. There was also a bowl of soup w/ lentils and beans that we both liked, although I took a few spoonfuls of mine and stopped because I wanted to have room for the rest of my food. The lamb, along w/ its sauce, came in a smallish bowl the size of the soup bowl. I put the lamb and sauce atop the rice. It was tasty, although the lamb was in fairly big pieces and some of them were a bit tough. i finished most of the food on my thali, aside from the spicy stuff, which I left, as I did the soup the soup. Mary took a small amount of her rice, lamb and green vegetable to go home, as well as my soup, w/ my blessing. It was a good lunch in good company.

I visit Zomsa whenever I crave spicy Chatpatey! Absolutely delicious! Owner is also very friendly, he always shares positivity around .

Really good, reasonable and great service. Family owned business. Food was fresh and tasty.

Really delicious food! Their tiki masala was amazing as was the samosas. In fact, everything was tasty. My only criticism was the Nan was charred and not characteristic of the other dishes. But I really enjoyed the food and give them 5stars!!!!

Best goat curry in east bay. It's my go to in this small family run restaurant. Delivery maybe challenging but if you are in the area it's worth it.

This place was stellar! Truly. (It helped that the owners name is Tara, which is Nepali for star.) The best Nepali food I've ever had (and I've tried Neplai food at various locales in the US). Zomsa is a mom-and-pop restaurant, run by the family. Tara and his two kids are omnipresent, and the mom is back in the kitchen doing much of the cooking. The menu has all manner of Nepali dishes, both vegetarian and otherwise. When we arrived at the place, we were greeted immediately by Tara, who prepared a table for us. After sitting for a brief moment, my friend decided she'd be more comfortable sitting outside, so Tara moved us, all smiles and with nary a complaint. We ordered the Chicken Choila Bento Box, which is a chicken appetizer in a compartmentalized small box (reminiscent of the bento box you might find in a Japanese restaurant), with plenty of very spicy chicken, complemented by a sour chutney, pounded rice, a crunchy bean mix of some sort, and curried potatoes. It was delicious. Tara had warned us that the chicken was quite spicy, which I knew I'd be happy with, but my friend was concerned that it would be too spicy for her. Tara talked with his wife, and Tara and his daughter told us that they were able to make it a little less spicy for us. What a nice gesture! What we got was delicious, and just the right amount of spice for both of us. For our main dishes, which we shared, we ordered the Kukhura Ko Masu, a chicken curry (with bones) and the Vegetable Tikka Masala. The former was fantastic! We both enjoyed the Masala as well, which was on the sweeter side. We observed a couple at a neighboring table getting the Thakali Thali, which is served on a large platter. It looked quite good, and I'm seriously considering getting that next time. (Tara talked it up too.) I talked with the couple at the neighboring table for a little bit, one of whom had been talking with Tara in Nepali. When he was out of earshot I asked about her impression of the place. She told me she felt it was the best Nepali food in the area. (As it turns out, there are a number of Himalayan/Nepali food places in the vicinity.) That's quite a complement, especially from someone who herself is Nepali. If you have an opportunity, try Zomsa. You will enjoy the food, I have no doubt.

An impressive array of vegan options (4/5 Green Stars) I would highly recommend trying out this Himalayan restaurant in El Cerrito. There are plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians and the quality every item we ordered was very high. I've had versions of each dish before but was impressed with Zomsa's versions and rate Zomsa as one of the best Himalayan restaurants around. The Aloo Tikki (crispy potato cake with mint and tamarind sauces - vegan, $6) was a great start. The Vegetarian Jhol Momos (dumplings filled with kale, butternut squash, mushrooms, and spices, served in a sauce made from cashews and peanuts - vegan, $14) were really good. Often vegetarian dumplings have forgettable fillings, but I found these momos to be very thoughtfully made and satisfying. The Vegetable Thakali Thali was a great combination of several items that each added to the meal (veg curry, lentil soup, pickled daikon, sautéed mustard greens, and a papad - vegan, $17). Impressed by how satisfying these vegan dishes were - you wouldn't even notice that the entire meal was plant-based. I'm giving Zomsa 4 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: * Even though there are several meat dishes, I was impressed by how much of the menu is not just vegetarian but vegan. More than a dozen main courses are vegan, along with several appetizers. Adopting a plant-based diet is the top thing you can do to mitigate climate change and deforestation, besides avoiding animal cruelty and the negative impact of the meat industry on society. * Local beer is available on draft, mitigating packaging and transportation impacts. * The restaurant used to emphasize the use of organic ingredients, but I suspect that the prices became too high to sustain this in El Cerrito. Appreciate the effort though and hope that they still use some organic ingredients, when possible.

I love this place. Such yummy Thali and vegan options. My food came quick and the staff were very kind. The flavor of the food was rich and tasty. I will definitely be going back!!

AMAZING FOOD.... servers are so kind. Their chai tea is to die for. I also love that rice is not an extra charge. Authentic Napalese food. We go here every month!!

One of the favorite dish from here is bento box. I would recommend to eat bento box there the goat one. Service is ok.

Very delicious food! Please try their Momo thali and bento box. Super good! Please do try their food! You won't regret

I was here some time ago, but had posted under Tashi Delek by mistake. Oh wait ! I believe I've been there as well !!! Well - this was a ' Good Experience ' !!!! The Owners are a Family. The Gentleman came personally to see how I liked the ' Vegetarian Thaali Platter ' !!! A combination Dish with Rice , think a Nan Bread and an Assortment Of Curries that were Delicious. Intimate Ambience & Reccomend the Spot !!!

I met Toni at this Nepalese Himalayan restaurant for lunch, Lori and Rinky were unable to join us. There were tables inside; we decided that the day was warm enough that we could eat comfortably outside. There is some parking available in the strip mall small lot. We ordered buffalo momos with a peanut and cashew sauce, vegetable pakoras with two dipping sauces, and chow mein with chicken. It had been years and years since I had buffalo meat. I was a bit hesitant to try this filling. Much to my delight I really liked the taste. The peanut and cashew sauce was thin and mild with not a lot of taste. I was expecting a thicker and richer tasting sauce. I wasn't disappointed, I did enjoy the taste. I was just surprised. The vegetable pakoras were great: they were hot, fresh, and crispy Even though I was full, we had over-ordered, I tried the chow mein. The chicken slices were barbequed I enjoyed the taste. I took some home and had it the next day. As I expected, it was better at the restaurant. Nepalese/Himalayan restaurants are popping up in West Contra County. This one is very good I especially enjoyed the momos. I will be coming back; they have several interesting-sounding dishes on the menu that I would like to try. The people who own the restaurant are warm and friendly.

Tried this on a whim and loved it! Def a gem Indian restaurant in the El Cerrito area! Has a great selection for all kinds of eaters with specific needs (vegetarian, pescatarian, meat eaters, etc)! A hole in the wall restaurant in a plaza with random other shops but feels very home-y to eat in. Had the shrimp tikka masala and butter chicken with rice and both were delicious -- will definitely be back soon!!

Damn this place is good, and has got better post-COVID. My wife was out so went alone and had an utterly superb meal. There are a lot of good Indian restaurants popping up from the continent in El Cerrito and Zomsa's a classic. You can tell a good restaurant when it's where locals eat and this is a community place, people value it. The staff are lovely and take it seriously. Love the momos, always will and went for them during lockdown, but now I can eat in the restaurant the Thakali Thali is absolutely superb. Excellent mustard greens and just don't eat the chili - eye-wateringly hot. With the TT you get rice, curry, and special vegetables with an epic tomato sauce. Plus great lentil soup. It used to be that you'd buy a pint next door and bring it in, but the license has been issued and they have a good beer selection. Still unsold on US beer but they bought out a taster to see what you'd like and have good brews. I'm now sitting in bed and my stomach wants to cuddle me all night.

Great authentic food! Wonderful owner from Nepal almost always there and very helpful. We love the lamb saag and the thali and all the moma - terrific sauces. Highly recommend!

Long overdue review. I have been a regular at Zomsa since they opened and have seen them grow. The food here is mouth watering and very close to what we actually get in Nepal. If you are here- definitely try out the Nepalese items they offer like sukuti, choila and of course momos. For momos I've tried the buff jhol momos- which were juicy, the meat was so tender and cooked to perfection. I have a lot of complains with restaurants serving over cooked momos. The sauce (jhol) is definitely one of the finest in bay area. We also tried their pork chilly which was again very good but on the spicier side (as the name suggests) but they do ask you for your spice level and we tried medium. We would go for mild next time on the pork chilly. The service is fast, the wait staffs are really attentive, knowledgeable and super nice. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was not so loud. Perfect ambiance. The complex has amole of parking spots as well. If you are in the area definitely go for their momos and if you are on a little adventurous mood- go for the other authentic spicy Nepalese items.

Nice little place. I must say I really enjoyed their wai-wai chatpatey. It was the most delicious plate from all the things we tried there. Staff was friendly and service was quick. Did not like the buff momo.

We were looking for something new to try in El Cerrito, and we will certainly be back. Amazing flavors and excellent menu with loads of items on the menu when we come back. Chicken Momo is always a good gauge of Himalayan food, and theirs is really fantastic! We will definitely be back!

One of the best Nepalese Restaurant in Bay Area. The excellent customer service with neat and clean environmen.Thank you for everything

I like to recommend this place who ever is food lover My husband friend invited us here for dinner , we Oder so many food and everything is so delicious, best test , we enjoy so much and the service is best , very kind people, politely talking , so we definitely go again when I'm come this location

We had delicious Nepalese food with a friend from Nepal. This was my 6 or 7th time having Nepalese food and I loved it.

Love the food and ambiance of the restaurant. We have tried pretty much everything here - momo, chowmein, chatpate, pani puri, thali, choila, beer, kulfi to name a few and we haven't been disappointed. This is our go to restaurant and we hope that it stays the same, highly recommend if anyone wants to try out authentic Nepali food.

Good food but one momo dish was lukewarm and the service was lacking had to remind them of our drink and they didn't know about the menu/food ingredients a disturbed woman with luggage who talked to herself waited for her drink order inside and a staff member or owner talked loudly on the phone outside and then chose to sit next to us and talked loudly on the speakerphone which made us leave immediately in the middle of our meal because of the terrible atmosphere

Food: is excellent. I'm a vegan and get the vegan vegetable tikka masala. I have been to dozens of restaurants in my life, from the Bay to London, and can say this place nails it to perfection. Rice is cooked very well, soft and slightly oily the same way we make it at home. Lassi was great, loved the appetizers. The chef is spectacular here and I return often. The service is exceptional and special. The owner comes and meets everyone and chats, brings new things for the customers to try which I've never seen elsewhere in all my travels. He also makes sure that everything is perfectly to your liking and will remedy any thing. Atmosphere: clean, minimal. Lots of Nepalese people here, it's clearly a favorite of the community with many friends coming here for their gathering spot and ordering large amounts of food, kebabs, etc. Delicious and perfect

Great food. Great service. I visited with a Nepalese friend & he guided us right . We tried tofu chilli ( 5star ) ,jhol momo ( 5 star) , thakAli thali ( 5stars ) , bodi tama ( must try my fav of the day) . I really wish there was some roti or naan with thali . What made it better experience better was hostess Ansu, and the owner Tara was very warm & hospitable. Thank you . I would say must try food if you live close by. .

Vegetarian friendly, kid friendly, and friendly service! Recommend and will definitely return.

Lots of vegan options that tasted good, I just wish they didn't run out of desserts! Would recommend the tofu bento box, jhol momo and thali was decent too.

Really great food - piping hot all the way from El Cerrito to Alameda! Enjoyed the goat curry - super flavorful sauce and the meat was braised nicely. The buffalo momo was addictive and super generous. Definitely ask for more of the spicy cumin sauce! The Nepali bento box is good but not sure if it's worth the price tag - it's mainly potatoes and sautéed veggies. Although I think it added texture and variety to the meal. Almost like a Korean banchan. Always on the lookout for a fully organic restaurant when I don't feel like cooking, a plus that it's fresh, flavorful and has grass fed meats from Richmond. Z fits the bill and is available through Caviar to Alameda!

Absolutely amazing service. They made a mistake of just one dish instead of two I ordered so they gave us free pakoras while we wait and a free dish. Great service and delicious food :)

Due to the pandemic, I will be removing criteria that I had added to my reviews: restaurant ambiance and mood, staff, wait time, etc. This review will only focus on the dish. Quick Summary: - Hefty and hearty portions - The chow mein has a spicy kick to it - Due to delivery, some of the items that are crispy and nice served on the spot will be moist - Felt the huge melancholy of the restaurant mood, when eating new dishes we aren't familiar of; there was a dish we weren't sure how to eat it but there is no staff to ask these questions It was dinnertime and we ordered four dishes: chicken Jhol momo, vegetable pakora, chow mein, and the chicken Thakali Thali. I have tried a Himalayan restaurant a while back and the food experience as so pleasant, so I wanted to discover more. Due to the delivery, the crispier items such as the pakora and the papad became moist by the steam of the hot dishes. This is the unfortunate part about delivery with fried items, so I won't mark this as a negative. Despite the moistness, my favorite was the vegetable pakora. If this were served hot, each morsel would have been crunched. There were still some remnant left of the crispiness because it was easy to cut with my chopsticks. I dipped these in three of the sauces, the green, orange, and dark brown one. I thought the green one was spicy, and the orange had had a nice saucy taste to it. I liked the dark brown one too, it was a sauce flavor I have't tried before. It was a mixture of mostly sweet with a subtle sourness. The color looks like soy sauce but it tastes much different. I also liked the chicken jhol momo. The skin is soft but thick and the chicken inside was juicy. I ordered the one with the cashew and peanut sauce. To my surprise, the sauce was light. I was expecting a stronger peanut taste, but because it didn't I was pretty pleased. I ate about three of these since I shared them with the family, and they will pull the weight down in the stomach. With these, and the pakora, I felt content full. The chow mein was delicious too. The taste isn't like the chow mein I eat at Chinese restaurants; the flavor tasted rounded. Unlike the typical chow mein dishes, I didn't get a pungent flavored ingredient like ginger or garlic. This was a good balance with the heftier momo and pakora. A note to add, this dish contains a spicy pepper that was quite spicy for me. Finally, we had the chicken Thakali Thali. This was the first time we tried this dish, and it was these moments when we wished we ate at the restaurant. It arrived in four separate containers: one a bento box with pickled vegetables and a papad, rice, and lentil soup. We weren't sure how to eat this, and if we were at the restaurant we could have asked the staff. In the end, we ate the pickles in between eating rice and the other dishes.

I had quite the interaction with the server here, who claimed to also be the manager/owner. Anyhow, when I walked in with my service dog, he began to ridicule me, scoffing and saying it's a "dog in a restaurant." We waited for over 10 minutes before our order was taken, and we were the only customers inside. The only outside seating was being taken by an employee on a phone call. Upon leaving the restaurant, three employees gathered around the register and made it clear that they were discussing us again by staring and pointing at my dog. With that being said, the food was alright. The Tikka sauce was on the sweeter side, and the Thai iced tea was very rich. Sadly, we will not be coming back due to the poor customer service. I totally understand that it's been difficult for business owners since things reopened after covid (being a former server for 10 years) but the blatant disrespect here was appalling.

Delicious- authentic- fresh! A hidden gem! Be kind to the staff, it's family run, it may take a while but it's worth it.

Best papadam and pakora you will ever have in your life! Authentic, perfectly seasoned main dishes! Mellow, casual, friendly atmosphere. My husband has picked up takeout from here a dozen times, but we ate at the actual restaurant this time. Recently remodeled with a simple, casual, minimalist look. The place is clean as a whistle throughout, with courteous, attentive, yet low key staff. Go to app - the vegetable pakora fresh from the fryer is outrageously good. If you get it for takeout, they put it in a bag so it doesn't get soggy, but you can give it a quick heat-up in the oven if needed. All of our main courses arrived piping hot, just like they do with takeout, as they use containers that keep the heat in. We always get the mixed vegetable curry. This understated dish is superb. It's not curry like you think. It's tomato based, but it's more like a broth. No coconut milk, just great flavor, and tender veggies. Tried the chana saag today, great flavors, and as always, not overly seasoned, not oversalted. The papadam - I could write a book about it. I've never had it this fresh, this thin and crispy. What a delight. The last great revelation was the vibe. Having never walked in before, I just felt relaxed being there. The staff were all so kind, but not overly solicitous. Someone, maybe the manager, checked to see if we needed anything. The chef even came out at one point to ask about something, since I have allergies. I took a picture of my husband at his seat between two trees, with the name of the restaurant above. The waiter explained that "Zomsa" means a place where people gather with beloved family and friends. Indeed. The staff seems like a happy, mellow family, not only did we feel welcome, we really enjoyed each other's company while we were there.

This is my third time in zomsa. When we came second time, the food quantity was not as good as the first time. Today, I came with my partner and we wanted to enjoy our lunch and we ordered thali. If we talk about food, the quantities has decreased drastically. Plus they have some (5guys) of their friends who stood by the counter and they were talking so loudly and they never stoped. It took almost half an hour for our food to came and their friends were still talking so loudly. We were there for an hour and they were still going on so loudly, we can hardly hear each other. We even asked the owner to have them bit quiet but no use. I don't think I will be coming back. Total waist of your time and it's not worth it. I would not recommend this place to anyone

The thali here is so good. Chatpatay is a must have. If you are seeking authentic Nepali cuisine, this is the place! The servers are always friendly.

First time eating at any Himalayan restaurant. I was really amazed how delicious our food was here. We ordered the chicken chili, veggie momo, lamb biryani, and mango and strawberry lassi. For starters, we were served a crunchy tortilla-like chip with two different kinds of sauces. One of the sauces was similar to a green salsa and the other was pretty sweet and sour. The chip was very crunchy and had a good flavor on its own. It was a delight to have this as the pre-game snack. Our entrees were the vegetable momo, lamb biryani, and chicken chili. The vegetable momo is described as a dumpling, pretty similar to a gyoza. It was filled a variety of vegetables and had a nice spice to it. The casing was a gorgeous green. Loved the sauce that came with it. It balanced out the spice in this dish. The sauce had a nice acidity and color. The lamb biryani was excellent. I think the rice that they used was basmati and was cooked perfectly. The wonderful array of flavors and colors in this dish just contributed to its flavor. The dish also had some nice chunks of lamb. The lamb was very flavorful and tender. My particular favorite among the dishes we ordered. The chicken chili was surprisingly good. It was spicy, but not overpowering. The chicken was cooked perfectly. The dish was decorated with red bell peppers as well as green, green chilies, and onions. Luckily, the biryani already had rice, so we don't need to order a side of rice for a $2 charge. For dessert, we ordered the mango lassi and the strawberry lassi. The drink could be described as a yogurt smoothie. Both drinks were very refreshing. Loved how both lassi's tasted. They weren't overwhelmingly sweet, but I appreciated how thick the lassi was. The two drinks were the perfect dessert to neutralize the spiciness. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Glad to have eaten here after looking for Himalayan restaurants on Yelp. I would definitely go back here again! Many thanks for the service and food!

Awesome food! Great staff! Great location! Highly recommend this restaurant for Nepalese cuisine

I don't like to leave bad reviews but can a manager get back to me? I ordered 20 min before you closed and I don't know if that angered the staff but I ordered the Sukuti Bento box and it was the spiciest thing I've ever eaten. I'm usually spice tolerant but the over use of raw jalapeno in the majority of the meal was unedible. I mean I still have the full meal in my fridge the next day. The momos were excellent as well as the cheese naan. I just would've hoped a heads up that I'm ordering the spiciest meal you have in the restaurant. It just felt that it was so spicy someone was mad at us.

Gosh, this strip mall location must have some kind of flexible revolving door policy because it was Thai about a year ago, then it was Chinese, and now it's Nepalese. The unexpected culinary tour of Asia feels a little more settled in the Himalayas now because the new owners invested a bit more on the decor as well as the quality of the menu. Funny thing is that there are at least a half-dozen Nepalese restaurants in the immediate area, most quite good, so they definitely have a challenge in standing out in such a crowded field. I'm glad to report this is a solid entry from my two visits here. The first was with Jamie W. after a long day traipsing in San Francisco and climaxing with a Queen sing-along at Oracle Park. I suggested coming here for a light dinner where we shared the $13.95 Chicken Thakali Thali which was served authentically on a hammered copper bowl for the chicken parts in curry sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/2MDou2Y), a bowl for the dal (lentil soup) (photo: http://bit.ly/2LfF2L4), and a separate plate for the vegetables, rice, papad, sautéed mustard leaf, and daikon pickle (photo: http://bit.ly/2MEBxBg). It was quite a feast even for the two of us, and I knew I would need to come back sometime to give them the true litmus test. How good are there momos? Well. I came back this evening to find out. I decided I was worth a $10.95 order of the Vegetarian Momos (photo: http://bit.ly/2MHGclF). Eight of them wrapped stuffed with cheese and minced vegetables and wrapped in a spinach dough well steamed with a slight chew, my preference as I don't like it when they all apart too fast. It came with a spicy dipping sauce that I didn't even ask what it was made of because they already passed my required momo test. FOOD - 4 stars...well-turned Nepalese dishes in an area that offers quite a few good Nepalese dishes AMBIANCE - 4 stars...easily the nicest interior achieved in here SERVICE - 4 stars...definitely with a smile TOTAL - 4 stars...OK, this one may survive and stop the revolving door RELATED - In the mood for South Asian fare? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2LeIEx5

This is a great local business you should try. I came around 1pm on a Monday afternoon. The wait time to be seated was quick and the food took about 15 minutes to be done. I tried the vegetarian paneer, rice, and garlic naan for $20. The food was delicious and I really enjoyed the meal. The customer service was good and I also like that they offer outside seating. It's somewhat in a busy area so parking was a bit Scarce. The inside is not really big but I would say its still ok if your dining with a group of 4 or less. They also offer to-go ordering. I would highly recommend trying if live in the area. I'm a newbie to this type of food so I can say I'm looking forward to coming back and trying different things on their menu. The ambiance is nice, it was a bit loud. They have music videos playing and you really get the vibe of their culture which is something I appreciate. The gentleman who works in the front was very kind and helped me pick what to get since I told him it was my first time trying out the food.

We came here during lunch time and the food were fresh and on point. I had also take some momos home ;) The restaurant is clean and gives you cozy vibes. The employee are very friendly as well. love how they have so many variety of Nepali foods. I'll definitely come back again when I visit the Bay Area.

I got so excited when I heard a new place that serves momos opened up nearby, so the husband, my 2 kids, and the father-in-law came here for lunch on a Sunday. We were seated promptly, and had no issues with the service. We ordered the following - Samosas - my favorite thing I tried here. An order comes with 2 great sized samosas, with a red (sweet-ish) sauce and a green (chimichurri?) sauce (more herb-y). Both sauces were great separate or alone, and it went so well with the crispy, stuffed samosas. I'd definitely get this again and again. Stuffed with potato and other great veggies, flavored well, not at all too dry, especially considering the sauce. Yum! Spicy Chicken Wings - we ordered 2 orders of these, mainly for the FIL because he's on a keto diet. He enjoyed them more or less, and I tried one of them. I didn't really find it spicy, though it looked very spicy based on the amount of sauce/flavor over these wings. They came with a side of ranch. Veggie Momos - beautiful, green, looked very good (spinach dough, cheese and seasonal vegetables, served with sauce). Some of them looked a bit understuffed, and the skin was inconsistent on them. There were some where it was mostly skin, more on the thick side, and others were more proportioned. The veggies in here were some mushrooms and some herbs.. mint? basil? I wasn't too sure, but that was overpowering the whole momo for me. The sauce had some flavor, which really helped the overly herbyness of the momo. Kukhuru Ko Masu (Nepali style chicken curry, served with rice) - I was really excited for this dish since I really like curry, but there wasn't much flavor to this. The curry was super liquidy, very oily, thinner than Thai curry. The chicken had bone in there (didn't mind this at all), but it was so dry. I couldn't eat more than half a piece of it, so my awesome husband did me a favor and practically finished this dish. Chow Mein - for the kids. They ate most of it. If we come back, we'd try something different, but we'd get the samosas again.

Zomsa takes over Azn Bistro's space. interior undergoing upgrading to accompany more patrons. (open evenings only on weekdays). offerings: appetizers, momos, lunch entrees, dinner entrees eats: thakali thali(11.95) -chicken drumstick had many bone fragments, meat tender but bland flavor infused into accompanying sauce. -lentil soup had complex flavor, thick broth -also had raw vegetabes, rice, papad(indian fried wafer), sauteed mustard leaf. -surprisingly fulfilling with bold aromatic flavors from herbs, spices, etc. 4.5 stars - too salty for me. notes: -parking lot not big enough. -some spaces along right perimeter had "high tech parking only towing."signs posted in front of spaces. *waitess unaware of parking restrictions in lot. noticed high tech business in adjacent lot. -many patrons are native speakers, a good sign. .

They have very good good. The owner is Ca always there working. If you are looking for daal bhat in the bay. This is the place to be.

Best food and extremely great costumer service. We are instantly treated like family and get to try so much different foods including vegetarian options. All their food is such high quality and so delicious!!!! They also cater! Our new favorite family outing meal

Ordered take out from here. Vegan momos, noodles, and friend rice. All were very good and good portion sizes. A little difficult to order online, but called it in instead. Would definitely order from here again and look forward to trying more items.

I came here for a super late lunch and it seemed like it was just the employees around. One of the employees seated me quickly but it took 10 min before I could order. I ordered the strawberry lassi and the beef stew, with a side of butter naan. Honestly....I think I ordered the wrong thing. I was torn between the beef stew and the tikka masala and I picked beef stew. The beef stew was meh; the broth is watery and bland. The beef chunks were really hard to chew. Overall not a lot of flavor. The naan was good! And the strawberry lassi was good; I wished it had ice. Overall....meh. I would want to try again with items that are actually popular. Maybe there's a reason for it ‍

Absolute best food you will eat in the Bay Area! Never disappoints and the ambiance is amazing! Constantly craving their tikka masala and am always willing to drive over an hour out for dinner here!