We really love Aama Lama! Their momos are some of our favorites, the wrappers are great, the filling is so juicy, and the sauce is SO good. We also recently tried their new panipuri, and WOW it was amazing! The texture was so good, and the sauce was absolutely delightful. I'm literally craving it as I'm writing this review. The thukpa is my go-to dish. It's so comforting, and I especially love the Vietnamese twist with the banh canh noodles. It feels familiar and unique at the same time. My husband always goes for the chicken tikka masala, which is so aromatic and flavorful. And we can't forget the Vietnamese coffee! The ube and pandan flavors are both so good. I really appreciate that even though Aama Lama is a Nepalese restaurant, they incorporate Vietnamese flavors and influences into the menu. As Vietnamese people, we love that fusion and how naturally it comes through in the food. Everything feels thoughtful, comforting, and full of flavor! read more

THE FOOD! I was in a quick break from work and decided to give this place a try... I hadn't had great Nepalese food since moving from Cali.. This restaurant is a small place.. but with cozy ambience.. the kitchen is right there so you can watch your food being made. We had the fried rice, chicken tikka marsala, garlic naan and Choila.. perfect medium heat.. the spices were nicely balanced and SO tasty. For dessert, HOMEMADE Tiramasu and Rice pudding. Absolutely delicious. The food came out quick and hot... service was great. I wish I lived closer.. I would be there frequently. read more

Aama Lama turned the dimly lit Indian take out joint into a intimate and cozy atmosphere. I loved how they opened up the space and immediately made the place bigger. Reservation is highly recommended as we almost got turned away. Thukpa noodle is a must as the broth is super rich (def bone broth simmered for hours). The pearl like noodles are cooked to perfection. Please ask for the earthy home made chili sauce to spice it up! You cannot leave a Nepalese restaurant without trying momo (dumplings). We tried the regular steamed pork momos and jhol (with sauce) and they were both flavorful and juicy. Plenty of free 2 hours parking but if you're closer to the restaurant and Main Street, only meters available and of course parking garages. read more

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I was craving some curry when I stumbled upon Aama Lama. Their momos were quite delicious (I got the steamed ones and would definitely be back to try their fried ones.) I also ordered the Thali platter just to try more of their sides and options. I do think the only thing I enjoyed was the curry goat option. The garlic naan was solid and dipped in curry really hit the spot. The drink options were mid and I think I'd pass next time. The mango passion fruit-ade was more sour than I liked and the pandan latte was sweeter than I liked. There's also minimal seating room so I think it'd make a better takeout option. read more

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Recently tried this family-run restaurant for takeout because the space is quite small with limited seating. It was delicious!! My favorite dish is the pork steamed momos with spicy sauce, the skin is nice and thin, meat is well seasoned, and the sauce is so good I could drink it. Everything I ordered was reasonably priced and flavorful. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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Came here on a Sunday around 1 PM to grab lunch with a friend. Aama Lama is a lovely little family owned Nepali restaurant. There are about three or four sit down tables for two and four high top seats against the wall. It was pretty busy with no availability at a table so we grabbed the high top seats. This was fine for the most part, but we ended up just standing instead of using the stools and definitely found that there wasn't a lot of countertop space for the amount of food we ordered. We ordered the pork sukuti, chicken chili, steamed pork momos, chicken choila, and the goat thali. The sukuti, chicken chili, and choila were all lovely. They had great spice and flavor to them. The momos were succulent and the sauce (achar) that came with it was great! I think in the future I'd pass on the goat thali and try something else: I thought it was interesting, but the flavors were very muted when compared to the other dishes. Overall, I'll definitely be coming back to try a few more menu items that caught my eye. I'd say if you're in the area then it's worth giving this place a shot since they have some crowd pleaser dishes as well as very authentic Nepali dishes! Try and get a reservation beforehand if you'd like a sit down experience too. read more

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Very friendly staff, delicious food. Cozy. Recommend that you call ahead for reservations.

This is a very easy recommendation! Staff is warm and friendly, restaurant is cozy and cute, and the food is excellent. Great depth of flavor, made with a lot of passion and attention to detail. Everett/Malden have a disproportionate amount of Nepali restaurants and this place stands out among the pack. I'm genuinely looking forward to coming back. My only note is that the standard level of spice is quite mild. If you ask the server, they're more than happy to increase the heat to your taste. read more

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Aama Lama is a great new spot in the Malden area! This new restaurant has some great Nepali dishes and I'm glad we stopped by to check it out. When you walk in there's a few tables in the cutely decorated space. I would definitely recommend calling ahead if you plan to go in person just in case or ordering takeout. The menu has a lot of great options including some delicious drinks. We tried the limeade, momos, matar paneer and vegetable thaali. All the dishes were super freshly made and flavorful. I highly recommend checking them out! read more

Aama Lama - Momo(Steamed) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

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I was so impressed with the attentive and friendly staff, flavorful food and overall pleasant dining experience! The staff is really knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to menu questions as well as allergen information (I have celiac and my server knew which items would be exposed to cross contamination in cooking). The food was delicious and so yummy and the inside of the restaurant is beautiful, clean, and welcoming! read more

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I finally got the chance to try this place since it opened! It's a small cozy restaurant serving tasty Nepali dishes! It's a great place for a date night and also for take out! The staff were also nice and welcoming! I tried a variety of their items on the menu and my favorite will have to be the Momos'! They are delicious and juicy dumplings! Their other dishes that I've tried were also yummy! I also love the mango lassi and tiramisu! I definitely recommend checking this place out and I would definitely come back here! read more

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I decided to give this hot new restaurant a try because I was craving something different--and let me tell you, I'm glad I did. It's a small Nepalese spot, but don't let its size fool you. The food here packs a serious flavor punch, only made better by the kind and accommodating staff. I jumped right into the food with their sweet and tangy chicken chili. It's marked as spicy, but I found it to be pretty mild. Still, it was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The sauce was killer--perfect for scooping up with the garlic naan, which came in a generous portion, or for smothering over the rice that comes with the entrée. I also ordered the fried momos (you can get them steamed too), and they were filled with super flavorful, juicy pork. Everything was on point. And I cannot forget to mention... THE BANANA PUDDING! WOW. This was the surprise of the night. I wasn't even planning on getting dessert, but figured I'd ask just in case something caught my attention. Most of their desserts are made in-house, including the bread pudding. The waitress recommended it, so I thought--why not? Man, I'm glad I didn't pass on it. I absolutely loved it. If you could take bread pudding and turn it into a cool, creamy banana pudding, this is what you'd get. It almost looked like ice cream, but it was this smooth banana cream with what seemed like soft, broken-down cake, bits of caramelized banana, all topped with a crispy wafer. Such a perfect way to end an amazing meal. I will definitely be back. Don't sleep on this new spot right in downtown Malden. You've been informed! read more

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I ordered takeout from here. I got an order of the chicken momos, garlic naan, and the matar paneer entree. It was pretty busy on a Friday night, but the food was ready when they said it would be by. The workers there even called me after to make sure I had everything, so I appreciated them going above and beyond! It's rare for me to praise food, but wow this meal impressed me, and I have been thinking about it ever since. The juiciness and flavors of the momos, the dipping sauce, the softness and gaRLICKY of the naan. The PANEER, I've never had it and I wanted to try something different, but wow the butteriness paired so well with the sauce. The food wasn't super oily or salty which I loved. I would definitely come back to dine in! read more

Incredible food and service! The place is small but has several tables and the decoration and set up is very nice. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back. read more

What a great new spot for Nepali food! I dined in and had the Wai Wai Sadeko, which was packed with flavor and I enjoyed the crunchy texture from the noodles. I also ordered the steamed pork momos, chili chicken, chicken tikka masala and garlic naan to go. The momos were juicy, the chili chicken had a great balance of spice, and the chicken tikka masala was rich and well-seasoned. The garlic naan was soft, warm, and perfect for soaking up the sauce. The restaurant has a nice, warm, cozy ambiance, and you can really tell the food is cooked with care. It has that authentic, home-style "mom cooking" taste that makes it extra special. The staffs were friendly and attentive. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Aama Lama - Momos, chili chicken, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

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Delicious flavors and attentive staff. Restaurant is small with only a few tables. Street parking is available in the area. We were very impressed with the food. read more

This restaurant is very cute & cozy. Family run with great service. I highly recommend the Momo, Matar Paneer and Wai Wai Sadeko!! The menu is also vegetarian friendly. Would definitely come back whenever I have the chance. read more

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Tried Aama Lama for the first time tonight; did take-out. Got an order of the steamed chicken Momo - fantastic start to the meal. The garlic naan was flavorful, soft, and garlicky, as expected. My wife got the chicken tikka masala, which was very tasty, and I got the goat curry. I've never eaten goat nor a Nepal-style curry before, and I was very impressed. I will say that the goat was a little bit tough and with the bones it was a bit hard to eat, so I might try the chicken next time, but the flavor was great and the curry was absolutely delicious. One note, we ordered both dishes "mild" spiciness, and they were very mild indeed - I really didn't get any heat from the curry at all, and only a little bit from the tikka masala. I'm not a big fan of that kind of capsaicin-forward heat, so I was perfectly happy with that, but to anyone else keep in mind that if you want heat, don't be shy about it when you order. read more

Everything was super tasty and extremely fresh. The server was excellent, very attentive and friendly. The place is cute and cozy and parking was easy. read more

My friends and I walked by this restaurant and were excited to try it out. All the foods we ordered were flavorful and filling. The restaurant recently had their soft opening and offered us a side of egg rolls to try. The employees and servers were kind and attentive, checking on everything and what else we needed. We are definitely planning to come back again in the future! read more

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I been meaning to try this new spot over the weekend but the storm delayed it until today. I ordered the chicken momo's and the chicken chilli. The chicken chilli was very good but the chicken momo's were one of the BEST I've had. I was able to talk to the owners as well and they were super nice. Small mom-and-pops feel to it. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Aama Lama - Chicken Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

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I wish I had taken pictures but I couldn't wait to eat. I got the fried momo, chicken tikka, chicken chili (spicy level), garlic naan, tiramisu, and mango lassi. OMG everything was sooooo good. Every dish was so flavorful and you can tell they use good ingredients. If you're into super spicy food, I would recommend asking for extra spice. I ordered online and everything was ready really quickly too, I was surprised! The ladies who helped me get my order were also so sweet. I wish them and the restaurant nothing but success. I'm definitely coming back, I want to try more things on the menu. Thank you! read more

Got delivery. Fantastic food. Rich, hearty and flavorful chicken tikka masala, delicate and flavorful fried rice. Will order again soon.

Everything was sooo good! Service was great and ambiance was cute and cozy, BUT THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!! I dont see much Nepali food around me, and this was such a gem! It was like a warm, comfy, quality homecooked meal. So good, Ill be driving to Malden from South Shore more often! read more

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Highly recommended the Chicken Chili and the Chicken Tiki Masala. Really fresh food and the best service! read more

Aama Lama - Chicken Chili - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

Tiny hole in the wall place with fantastic food and great service. I got samosas and matar paneer and they were both really tasty

I got the chicken momo from here, it was delicious and the staff were so nice. Great new place in Malden!

their goat curry was literally one of the most flavorful dishes i have ever had in my life