Best Momo in Rosanna at The Gurkha Spice Restaurant

History of Momos

Momo dumplings were traditionally only filled with minced meat, but nowadays, the fillings have diversified to include vegetables, dairy, or a combination of both. They are native to Tibet and have been brought to the Kathmandu Valley by traveling Newar merchants, and thus Nepal, where they consider them as their own.

Thanks to the Tibetan diaspora, momos are also hugely popular all over the world. Momo dumplings are typically steamed, but they can also be fried. They are usually shaped either into purses or into half-moons (other shapes also exist). The best-known varieties include buff momos made with water buffalo meat, while both jhol momos and C-momos come served in a spicy, hot sauce.

Other noted types of momo dumplings include open momos, tarkari momos with a vegetable filling, potato-filled momos, and cheese-filled momos. These dumplings are very versatile and can be eaten either as a snack or an appetizer. However, they are typically served as a main course with a dipping sauce.

5 Best Momos you should try at The Gurkha Spice

Chilli Momo

Nepalese dumpling stuffed with medium spiced chicken or vegetables served with homemade tomato chutney

Fried Momo

Deep Fried Nepalese dumplings stuffed with medium spiced chicken or vegetables served with homemade tomato chutney

Jhol Momo

Nepalese dumplings stuffed with medium spiced chicken or vegetables served with our signature thick cold jhol soup

Steamed Momo

Nepalese dumplings stuffed with medium spiced chicken or vegetables served with homemade tomato chutney

Tandoor Momo

Marinated Nepalese dumplings cooked in a tandoor oven

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