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No. 97 in the world · November 2026

Thamel Momo Hut

Thamel · Kathmandu, Nepal

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The one to order

A sampler of jhol, kothey (half-fried) and chili momos with four dips

The line to expect: No real wait.

Over twenty kinds of momo in four styles: the place to learn what you like.

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Make it at home

Nepali momo with tomato achar

Nepali momo with tomato achar

1 hr 30 min · About 30, 4 people. The Himalayan dumpling: juicy spiced filling, a soft pleated round wrapper and a bright tomato and sesame achar (dipping sauce) that's half the reason you eat them.

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