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    Amdo Kitchen

    4.4 (83 reviews)
    Open • Open 24 hours

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Beef momo
    Gab G.

    This was my second stop on a Jackson Heights food crawl (after Merit Kabab Palace). The beef momo was soooo good and they give you white halal sauce which goes beautifully with the momo. Definitely some of the best momo I've had.

    Beef Momos (8pc for ~$7)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Beef Momos (8pc for ~$7) Aya's take: First time trying proper momos and they did not disappoint! Momos are popular dumplings found in Tibetan and Nepali cuisine (maybe others too). They are typically steamed and filled with some kind of protein. We got the Beef Momos which had plenty of beef filling and the dumpling itself was a bit chewy but overall soft and easy to eat. The real flavor comes from the white sauce and chili sauce you can add to your liking. It gave the Momos a layer of depth it didn't have. Great try and great price!

    Absolutely amazing. My only complaint is I live too far away or I'd eat it every day for every meal. The best momo in my opinion.

    Denise A.

    Hands down our pick for the winner at the 2024 12th annual momo crawl! Unfortunately,they did not win. The momos were perfectly steamed and the beef and veggie momos seasoned just right! The white sauce paired perfectfully, but still great just as is. Delicious and will definitely visit again.

    Ming C.

    This food truck serves some of the heartiest momo on the streets of Jackson Heights. We got 8 thick and meaty beef momo for $8 at Amdo Kitchen. The go-to sauces here are the red sauce and white sauce. The halal momo are complimented with a thicker, chewier dough than other momos - it takes me three bites to finish each one. Amdo Momo is a favorite for those looking for an authentic taste of Tibetan cuisine. Don't forget to ask for the side of radish!

    Nice flavor on the beef momos! Worth a second trip!
    Sundeep S.

    Beautiful handcrafted momos. Worth the experience and trip! Come with nice julienne-cut radish as well as delicious chili sauce. $7 a pop Really good and worth a trip... or ten!! They also sell frozen momos in wholesale packs of 25/50/100!!

    beef momos
    Wen Jin G.

    first time trying momos and i was not disappointed! ordering was quick and easy. i got the beef momos and they were $7 for 8 pieces (as of may 2023). the momos had a nice chewy skin and beefy, flavorful filling. they were juicy! pair them with the hot sauce or the creamy white sauce, it's a pretty quick and filling meal. highly recommend this place!

    Momo 8 Piece Beef Dumpling
    Rehnuma K.

    3/3 Food; 1/1 Service; 1/1 Value As a huge fan of street food in Jackson Heights, Amdo Kitchen is a staple on my itinerary every time I do a food tour in the area. As such, it was the first stop on my list while giving a food tour of Jackson Heights to a visiting friend who never had Tibetan momos before. The service is super fast, efficient and friendly-- the momos are ready made and steamed in advance, so expect to be served within literal minutes of ordering. We shared an order of the beef momos (8 momos for $7), and it was heavenly with the hot sauce and creamy white sauce and thickly sliced seasoned onions. The momos are beautifully juicy and bursting with flavor! The hot sauce can be pretty potent if you are not used to eating spicy foods, but I found it to be an absolutely perfect accompaniment. The value here is incredible considering the price for rather large momos, and I will most definitely be frequenting again and again!

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    May M.

    Place is open late, 12:30am! The dumplings are so perfectly cooked. Chewy skin, warm and gooey inside and staya intact! Neighborhood staple!!!

    Beef momos
    Thomas M.

    Just the absolute best momos you can get. The guy who mans the truck is a little quiet so don't be discouraged if he doesn't respond to you right away. Give him some time to get his bearings and do not be rude to him as I've seen so many people do when they walk up to his truck. The beef momos are where they are at. You get 8 for $7 and this is probably the best value meal you can buy in all of NYC right now. The Veggie momos were pretty weak honestly as they were mostly cabbage and I would recommend skipping them unless you can't eat meat. I think one of the highlights for me is the hot sauce. It's got great flavor with just enough heat/kick. It's not enough to make me full on tear out sobbing, but it is definitely enough to make me sweat a little bit and feel warm.

    The owner of Tibetan Momo.
    Pritha R.

    This is a Tibetan Momo food truck moment, in the heart of Jackson Heights, right around the corner from Patel Brothers. Jackson Heights can be a lot so a grounding, robust portion of piping hot momos, eaten away from the fray, is the quiet and soothing experience you require. I got an order of veg momos--stuffed with cabbage, mushrooms, maybe some scallion?--wrapped in pliant, silky dough that has the sort of resilience that provides a bit of push back when bitten through. If pressed I'd say just south of al dente and more along the lines of an excellent xiao long bao, where the dough has to keep the soup and the filling, dumpling shaped, over time. These momos are large and stuffed to the hilt, with eight crowding a takeout container. Make sure to ask for the pickled radish condiment! Long, thin, squiggly ribbons of daikon radish, lightly fermented and tangy, draped across steaming momos, finished with the "house special" white sauce. I asked what was in the sauce and received a grin as reply, neighbor to the one I had when I took my first bite. Delicious! And because I'm a peppa head, I had to add plenty of their liquidy chili condiment, too. I ate some right there and took the remaining home. Next time I'll get two orders :D

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    First time going here. It was FANTASTIC. Definitely coming back. One of the best momo ive had

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    Love the beef momos here. Really juicy and refreshing with bone soup on side. The owner is very nice, and isn't stingy with the sides.

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    Ask the Community - Amdo Kitchen

    Does anyone know what happened to Amdo? The truck hasn't been at its usual spot for weeks :(

    We changed owners sorry :(

    Does anyone know what happened to the guys that have run this truck for years? Is now occupied by the guy who was in the Potala truck and the momo, tho very good, aren't the Amdo momo.

    We have changed owners sorry :(

    What exactly is a momo?

    Momo is delicious dumpling.

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    Himalayan Yak

    Himalayan Yak

    3.8(762 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Elmhurst
    •$$

    Another stop on my first Jackson Heights food tour. This Nepalese spot offers Nepali foot,…read moreBhutanese food, Tibetan food, and Indian food. The food types are similar but offer different spice/flavor profiles. They have a large section of noodles, soup, and rice. A veggie section with various combos of cauliflower, potatoes, onion, bamboo, blackened peas, mustard greens, and spices. Some of the Indian dishes: paneer butter masala, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala. Some of the appetizers include crispy tofu, fried soybeans, a Nepali snack platter with marinated meat, goat, beef tripe, sliced beef tongue, fried jerky, duck. They also have a momo section. We had their famous chicken lollipops (essentially fried chicken) and it was crispy and spicy (in a good way). We also had sadeko (marinated or tossed) bacon, which was rich and tender. I had one of their Nepali cocktails, which was pleasantly spicy (the chatpata aam, made with tequila, spicy chatpatey syrup, and mango puree). Service was attentive. Inside is cozy, lots of dark wood and colorful flags. They also often have entertainment in the evening, so I would love to return to hear some live music while trying more Nepali cuisine.

    A bit overrated and overshadowed by the nice ambiance…read more I may be biased since I've been to Nepal twice and my palate consisted of dal bhat every single day I was there (momos were a luxury on the trek)--which in no way makes me an expert, but the taste and portions were pretty consistently similar among most places. The first time that I came here was about 3 years ago with a few friends and we liked the food - the beef tongue was different and super memorable and the jhol momos were just swimming in flavorful curry. Made me want to come back again. Fast-forward three years later, I feel like things have changed significantly. Or maybe I didn't catch them at their best, but I came with another group of friends and I just felt overall disappointed with the food, as did my friends who were excited to try Himalayan food for the first time. I had the goat dhat bhat and the small amount of meat served in aesthetically pleasing bowls to mask the portion was disappointing--and this was not a lunch special or anything. I mainly got a big bone and realistically got about 2-3 small bites of actual meat, while there was an overwhelming amount of rice and veggies. The momos also tasted like they were pre-made and heated or steamed up again because the dough was definitely a little rough. Overall, this experience was a meh for me. I think it is a social staple for many Nepalese and Tibetans in the area, and just for that.

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    Faarzi Himalayan Bar & Grill

    Faarzi Himalayan Bar & Grill

    4.6(25 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Elmhurst
    Full bar
    Kitchen open late

    We ate here for Sunday dinner. I have never had Nepalese food. Very beautiful architecture and art…read morework in the restaurant. The Chef pays homage to his hometown of Kathmandu, and culture of Nepal. Our waiter let us taste the goat and explained a lot of dishes. Puffed pastry with potatoes in the middle. You pour a lime and spices broth over it and enjoy the taste. The food presentation was spectacular. We had chicken wings (Piro Nauni) tossed in a creamy spicy sauce. There a guitar player singing music during our meal. A nice touch! I would definitely come again.

    I've been meaning to check out Faarzi Nepal in Elmhurst and finally got the chance to stop by. Just…read moreto keep in mind that they open later in the day, so I had to wait until 2pm. Once you walk inside, you would never guess the space used to be an Irish pub. It has completely changed into a restaurant. Our server was attentive, and when I asked for recommendations, he was helpful in suggestion what to order. I ended up getting the Kathmandu Momo Cha with chicken and Bhatti Chowmein with water buffalo. The portions were filling, and by the time I got to the chow mein, I was so full that I had to pack up the rest to take home. They also started me off with complimentary popcorn, which was tasty and at the end of the meal, they gave us a small complimentary dessert. Overall, I would recommend this place. The attentive service, generous portions, and complimentary snacks for an enjoyable experience.

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