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    Amdo Kitchen

    4.5 (82 reviews)
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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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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!

    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

    Beef momo
    Lucy M.

    I think these are the best momos in Queens. They sell them frozen in 50 piece bags and I've loved them as a quick and cozy quarantine snack. Their beef is my favorite, so much liquid inside, I'm always a little careful with my first bite!

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    Best street MOMOS ever. This place should be part of any food tour you take around Queens, let alone NYC.

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    So we finally tried the momo. Again, it's our favorite in the neighborhood. Amdo just has more flavor!

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    10 years ago

    Best dumpling in NYC.everytime I get hungry and I get Rush Amdo is my first choice.very fast.fresh and good texture of meet ...love it

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    8 years ago

    Nice, plump, and cute momos! Got the chicken and they were so good I finished them on the street.

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    Only had the beef momos for takeaway. Just so-so. The young man working at the truck is cute and polite.

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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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    4.8
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    Great coffee, amazing addition to the neighborhood…read more I come here often to grab a quick caffeine fix, and it never fails to hit the spot. I've done both to go and stay, and I love the cups they serve the drinks in. Their matcha and cold brew are my usual go-tos, but what makes this place so exceptionally special is that it's also a cultural shop, selling and showcasing Tibetan craft goods and culture to the younger generation - something you don't really see much, especially being in the largest Tibetan diaspora in the US. Plenty of good seating, and I especially appreciate the signs on some tables that enforce no laptops or other forms of media to minimize loitering, which you'll see all the time at certain tables.

    Their strawberry matcha might be in my top three in New York. The ratio of matcha, strawberry, &…read moremilk was a great ratio, and it wasn't overly sweet like the other strawberry matchas I've had. The iced Americano was solid too if you need a good option for your coffee fix. I also tried the momo dumplings & they were decent overall. It was slightly on the mushy side, but still tasted great. The space itself is pretty big with plenty of seating. There aren't many outlets though, so I'd recommend charging your laptop beforehand if you're planning to get some work done. The drinks also took a little while to come out, so service tends to be on the slower side. If you have some time & in the area, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

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    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.

    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.

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    4.6
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    1.0 mi

    I've walked past this place a few times and was intrigued so I decided to give it a try…read more It has a beautiful, well decorated interior and was kept warm and cozy on a snowy day. They provide complimentary popcorn, which is well seasoned and rich with ghee. I was seated in a chair that was very low to the ground. While outfitted with comfy cushions, I was not sure what the proper was to sit on this chair was and I was too embarrassed to ask. My best guess is that it's meant to be a criss cross applesauce type situation, but I had on wet snow boots and didn't particularly want to do that. This isn't a complaint, but just something to consider for anyone with mobility concerns who might be considering visiting. There are some normal style chairs in the front of the restaurant that I'm sure I would have been switched to had I requested as such. Anyway, onto the food. I ordered the "Lahana Ko Faarzi Bhoj" which arrived on a large round platter with a variety of different dishes. I am very new to this type of food, and most of it was completely unfamiliar to me, which was very exciting. The grain at the center of this platter is "chiura," a rice product which has been pounded flat and dried. It has a light and crunchy texture, and pairs well with the thinner, wet curries it was served with as it really soaks up the liquid and expands in size. I've never had this before and it was very interesting to try. The platter comes with two bowls of warm curry, one with black eyed peas and maybe some potato and the other was darker with meat which I preferred. Both were rich and deep in flavor, but the darker one (pictured on the right) was so savory and well balanced- definitely my favorite part of the meal. They both have some heat to them, the kind that builds at the back of the palette throughout the meal, but none of this food was excessively spicy. The main plate has a ring of various cold dishes around the edge, all of which were unfamiliar to me so I can't necessarily identify them. My favorites were the pieces of well seasoned dark meat chicken and the deep fried egg in the center, but it also included some pickled elements, some ground meat and a small skewer, which I found to be quite tough. I really enjoyed trying new, interesting food in such a beautiful space. The servers were kind and there are many other items on the menu that I'm interested to try. I feel lucky to have this place nearby.

    Similar to Kathamandap, Faarzi is one of the higher-end Nepalese establishments in Queens with a…read morefull bar menu. It's located on a very quiet Elmhurst intersection with decor somewhere between a nightclub and a mandir - it feels like the kind of mysterious place you might return to in the morning only to find out that it's never existed. The best thing on the menu is the homemade achaar. They served some sort of mooli achaar on the bara plate, which we could not get enough of. The bara itself was fairly neutral in flavor, and the aloo sabzi was paired with strong fermented beans that I haven't acquired the taste for yet. We tried both the plain steamed veg momos as well as the jhol momo. The dumpling filling was very good, but I found the jhol broth a little light - the dumplings also could have been served hotter.

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