Eliza N.
Yelp
Main Street Everett has always been an interesting place, the "Village" what the older Italians call this area. All within a short walking distance to most West Everett residents.
There are convenience stores, a well established Italian restaurant and Italian bakery, nail shops and salons. Over the last several years Main Street has had some new eateries, which reflects the changing demographics of this diverse city. A Moroccan bakery, a Caribbean restaurant, and ZUZU MOMO.
Having driven by ZUZU for sometime, it was time to visit. Not knowing the exactly what Nepalese food is, but understanding it is similar to Indian dishes and overlaps with a different taste of spice. Momo is the most recognizable food item to me as Nepalese, but I did not try it this visit but will save it for another time with my partner or niece.
The restaurant is a small but not too small with booths and tables. And a bar. A colorful door front and small table area outside. The bar area offers cocktails and beer/wine. MOMO has a vibe like a place in Davis Sq., Somerville, hip, cultural and small. There were 2 other parties in the restaurant, one party appeared to be perhaps, S. Asian. I don't judge, but they were eating and liking the food, had the type of accent you would expect, and enjoying the food, right?
Because this was mid-day, I decided that my splurge would have to be a little less on the budget and opted for the special offering a few dishes for half off. However, prices for regular dishes seemed very fair. I tried the mango lasse, fried veg. pakora, and chicken briyani. All were tasty and freshly prepared. Served piping hot the pakoras, like 6 pieces, and briyani. I was full enough, the portions were generous with extra briyani to take home. I liked the spice and balance, not too spicy, just right. The servicer was friendly, and helpful with taking my order and request for medium spicy.
Will come back here again with and try the momo and some other offerings. They were busy with takeout orders at this visit, so that is an option.
The food is seasoned not quite like Indian food, it is so delicious. Several MBTA buses stop right outside. Several parking options, street on side street seems like there is always spots. Full Bar, cute place, really good food, nice vibe.