If you’ve never tried Nepali cuisine, you’re missing out! Known for its rich, aromatic flavors, Nepali food does have a standout favorite: momos, a type of Himilayan dumpling. Nepali momos, filled with seasoned veggies or meat and typically steamed to perfection, are a beloved street food with incredible flavor.

Nepalese Food is Amazing, But Momos Steal the Show!

We love Nepalese food — and we really love momos. So, imagine our surprise (and excitement!) to find our favorite Nepali dish right here in DFW! Our first momo experience was in Toronto, Canada, at an international food hub that blew us away with its incredible flavors. The moment we bit into our first momo, we were hooked. It was later that we found out that momos are traditionally Tibetan! Yes, it’s true. Momos were introduced to Nepal by Tibetan traders and became widely popular across the country, evolving into a beloved staple of Nepali cuisine. Hooray for fun facts! #OriginStory

To be honest, we didn’t think there’d be a Tibetan or Nepali food joint in Dallas Fort-Worth. I mean, where? It seemed so unlikely. The answer: everywhere!

Most Nepalese and Tibetan food is clustered in Irving, however, there are also restaurants in Frisco, Denton and beyond. All you have to do is pick a spot from the list below. Then, you can stuff your face with momos galore!

Here’s What’s Up Dallas!

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• Cafe Mandu — Irving
• Kebab & MO:MO — Frisco
• Momo Mobile — Denton
• And More!

Below are three popular momo restaurants in DFW:

Cafe Mandu

I don't live in the area, but found this gem online and it had great reviews so my husband and I decided to give it a try. I don't... read more know what authentic Nepal food tastes like, but this place was awesome! We ordered 2 types of Momo (spicy and C-mo) and the chowmein. Everything was super flavorful and spicy! Friendly service, clean restaurant and excellent food. Would highly recommend trying this place out!

Jacki Maher
October 8, 2019

I ordered from UberEats for the past 2 days and definitely going to order more. Delicious vegan dumplings, momo chili and the vegan curry. I give huge prompts for their... read more sustainable package! I highly recommend this Nepalese restaurant.❤😋

Cindy Florencio
October 8, 2020

I have been in the US. For years, but i have never eaten anything close to the nepalese style. chowmien here is USA. BHATIKO chowmien is goto for me there,... read more brings back nepal for me. Atmosphere with all the art from nepal is very nostalgic. All the other foods are great as well. I recommend this for the nepalese food lover.

Aakarshan Khoju
September 8, 2024

Gotta give Cafe Mandu its props! This place serves all different kinds of momos, and it’s a vibe. There are always Nepali music videos playing in the background and lots of chatter. Most importantly, it follows our golden restaurant rule: When people from that culture are eating there, you should be eating there. Check. ✅ Yep! In all seriousness, this spot is great if you’re out late! It’s open until 12am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2am on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Amazing! We recommend the noodles and the pan-fried momos.

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Kebab & MO:MO

Nice little sit down place. Chicken momos were amazing and so was the momo sauce. We had the chapli platter as well, chapli was good but could have used a... read more bit more flavor. Quantity and quality are both very good for the price.

Mohammad Haque
September 16, 2024

Food was so delicious, meat was juicy and moist and everything was really fresh. Loved how they had options to have a salad instead of just rice, and the sides... read more of Chana and eggplant were very tasty. Will definitely be returning!

Sobia Sarmast
July 16, 2024

Don’t let the basic storefront/setup fool you, this place is anything but basic! I was craving kebab, after a quick Google search I was on my way; the photos of... read more the food is what initially piqued my interest. The front staff was super helpful and answered my questions, even what would taste the best paired together! Gave a great suggestion of rice + salad as my sides. Once the grill fired up the smells were incredible and everything was made fresh in front of me. After 15 min I was on my way with a fast & fresh meal. The flavor was incredible and everything was GREAT! I sampled all the sauces available. The cilantro lime was my favorite, white sauce paired very well with the beef meat. The chili red sauce was good but had KICK! If you aren’t a spicy-spice fan I’d refrain from that lol. They asked how I liked my meat (med. rare) and was such a pleasant experience. Would definitely come back again and already recommended to all of my coworkers! Fairly priced for the amount of food you get, $15 doesn’t feed you this good anywhere else in Frisco!!

Chelsea Weckwerth
July 16, 2024

This one’s fun because it’s combining Mediterranean and Himalayan flavor. It’s a subtle fusion restaurant. That’s right! Plus, its menu ranges far beyond momos, including actual entrees that provide a delicious, healthy dinner. Be warned: the menu does lean more Mediterranean, but if you love Mediterranean food and simply want to try momos as well, then boom! Head to Frisco and grab yourself a Kebab with a side of momos.

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Momo Mobile — Denton

Absolutely agreed with all these positive reviews here. An underrated yet amazing food truck i have ever been to. Nepali Authentic touch with great customer service. Lavanya's Egg roll tasted... read more great. Momo, panipuri and chatap is a most try!!!

Prakash Parajuli
September 25, 2024

The momo was so good that i forget to take a picture. I couldn’t stop eating. Highly recommend!!!

Neha Shrestha
April 16, 2024

delicious! I am a big fan of momos. These are delish and so happy to have them in Denton! The momo sauce was great! Had a nice bit of spice... read more and great flavor! The people working there were very friendly and appreciative. These momos had more filling than most I've had. We got chicken. thanks!

Jeff Nintzel
October 16, 2023

We don’t know what it is about food trucks, but sometimes they have the best food. And would you believe it? Denton has a food truck — open every day from 3:00 to 11:30pm — that’s dedicated to serving up momos and other delicious, Himalayan yum yums. Hand-kneaded dough, fresh veggies, halal ground chicken, and fresh spices — Nepalese food at its finest. Need we say more?

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And More Momos!

We could end it here, but we’re not going to. No, for you, we’re going to go the full mile and list 14 other DFW locations serving momos as of November 2024. Here is the master list. You’re welcome!

Now that you know, you know! Momos are a great dish. They’re delicious and fun to eat! You should eat some soon! And don’t just visit the first option we gave you either.

We will always love Cafe Mandu, if only for its late hours, but there are other spots out there, perhaps offering even tastier treats. Personally, we’re on a mission to visit all of the momo spots in Irving, starting with Momo2Go. That food looks Yummy with a capital “Y”. We also found a drool-worthy online recipe, so we might try our luck in the kitchen too! #MoMos #MomosNepalese #MomoDumpling

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