Best Momo in Kathmandu
11 places · Updated October 2026
Momo is the dumpling Kathmandu runs on: steamed, fried, in soup as jhol momo, or tossed in chilli, and filled with buff, chicken, pork or vegetables.
These are the momo places with the most positive reviews online across Kathmandu and Lalitpur, in order. Each one was open when we checked.
- 1
Newa MoMo Restaurant
Kwabahal, Thamel
A momo house at the quieter end of Thamel. Chicken momo is the usual order; reviewers also talk about the mutton and buff momo, the thukpa, and the chocolate momo for dessert.
- 2
Oh My Momo
Kathmandu
Known for its pork momo and its achar, which reviewers bring up more than anything else. Steamed veg momo is the popular order, with aloo dum on the side.
- 3
Yangling Tibetan Restaurant
Kaldhara, Thamel
A Tibetan kitchen near Thamel where steamed buff momo is the classic order. Reviewers also rate the fried chicken momo, the chilli momo and the thenthuk, a hand-pulled noodle soup.
- 4
Guchha Mo:Mo and Cafe
Pyaphal, Basantapur
Close to Basantapur Durbar Square and named after its guchha momo, small round dumplings. Jhol momo is the other one to try, and the buff sausage and fokso fry make a good side.
- 5
Momomiya Darjeeling Restro
Ekantakuna, Lalitpur
Darjeeling-style momo in Ekantakuna. Chicken momo is the popular order, the pork and buff momo get the most praise, and the soup and achar come up often.
- 6
Thamel Momo Hut
Thamel Marg, Thamel
In the middle of Thamel. The signature momo platter lets you try several at once; reviewers also mention the mushroom and chocolate momo.
- 7
Nice Mo:Mo
Lalitpur
A Lalitpur momo shop for buff steam momo and pork momo, the two orders most people make. Reviewers also mention the rumali roti.
- 8
Shree Bagalamukhi Swadista Mahabharat Mo:Mo Centre
Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur
A momo counter by Patan Dhoka, the old gate into Patan. Order a plate of buff or veg momo; chicken is the other popular choice.
- 9
Great Tasty Mo Mo
Lalitpur
Buff and chicken momo, with the jhol momo and the achar the things reviewers mention most.
- 10
Bagmati Sweets
Tripureshwor, Kathmandu
A vegetarian snack and sweet shop whose paneer momo is the reason it is on this list. Samosa and kheer are the other things people come back for.
- 11
Ghangri Cafe
Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
A Jhamsikhel cafe with outdoor seating, where momo is the most talked-about dish, including open momo and sumai. Cheese balls and chicken lollipop are popular sides.
Questions people ask
What is buff momo?
Momo filled with minced water buffalo, the most traditional filling in the Kathmandu Valley. Chicken, pork and vegetable are always on the menu too.
What is jhol momo?
Steamed momo served in a thin, spiced soup, usually made with tomato and sesame. Order it when you want something warmer than a plate of momo with achar.
Are there good vegetarian momos?
Yes. Every place on this list serves veg momo, and Bagmati Sweets in Tripureshwor is a vegetarian shop known for its paneer momo.
Chosen from places with lots of positive reviews online, and checked as open in October 2026.