Finding the best momos in Kathmandu and Patan
Momos (मोमो) are the iconic food of Nepal. The national dish, dal bhat (curry lentils and rice), doesn’t get much love outside of Nepal. It’s not exciting and gets boring quickly. On the other hand, momos can be eaten any time of the day and there is large variety to make everyone happy. For the best variety in the world, come to Kathmandu where you can also find fusion momos.
What are momos?
If you look at a momo, it is unmistakably a Chinese dumpling. However, the filling is definitely not Chinese in taste. Momos can be found in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and India. South of the Himalayas, momos are heavily spiced and even come with curries. Momos are widely believed to have originated in Tibet and brought to Nepal by traders. From there, it spread to the rest of South Asia.
