My first time at Bini's Kitchen and I decided to order the Turkey Momos. Service was friendly and quick. Portions were generous for only $7. But I was underwhelmed by the texture and temperature of the dumplings. They were warm, but not piping hot, which is THE only way I eat them, which makes me think that they boiled a bunch and just kept them warm. I also thought the filling was over mixed, so it was too smooth and a little rubbery. Flavors were ok. Maybe this was just a bad experience or bad timing of when I went (before the lunchtime rush), especially after reading the other glowing reviews. I'm willing to give them another try with hopes for a better experience. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Turkey Momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Totally delicious! Visited for a solo lunch while the hubby was at a work engagement (I was lucky enough to tag along on his work trip to San Fran) and was so so satisfied. We were staying at the Palace hotel across the street and I'm happy I found this tiny gem on Yelp. I've never had momos before but really enjoyed these tasty morsels. I opted for the veggie kind and they were oh so good. Super tender dumpling (?) wrappers were loaded with yummy savoury veggies and all drenched in a spicy tomato sauce. As I am writing this, my mouth is watering and I wish I had more to enjoy! For sure would recommend and hope I can visit them again someday. read more

The combo is great and a ton of food. The 1 Post location has finally reopened and so happy to have this place back as a regular lunch spot.

Very interesting spot with some delicious food. There are no seats here so be prepared to take your food to go. Go early to beat the line. I went with the momo and curry combo. I wasn't the biggest fan of turkey meat in the momo but it was overall satisfying. Also, the portions here are generous and I left full and satisfied. I recommend the mango lassi, totaling about $16 for lunch. Not what I wanted to spend but hey, it's the fidi and San Francisco. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. read more

One of the reasons I go into the office (and not work from home), is for Turkey Momos. I am a dumpling fanatic so I might be a little bias. $6 for 8 dumplings is a steal in the heart of downtown. They are located next to the Montgomery Bart Station, next to where all those bikers sit and hang out. Having tried Dumpling Time (roll my eyes), this place is sooooooo (how many o's until you get the point!!) much better. I removed one star just because they dont have a lot of variety, BUT what they do have is amazeballs. I first tried Bini's Kitchen at Outside Lands last year and have been a fan ever since. I really think they are a hidden gem of the city. Go now! read more

Bini's Kitchen - turkey momo dumplings - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

When its chilly outside and you're kind of craving Indian for the creamy, curry chicken; but then you also want some dumplings, because you can never go wrong with anything wrapped into a little pocket of fragrant goodness. Well luckily for those days, Mongolian, Tibetan, Himalayan food has you covered. It's that melting pot of Indian and Chinese influences that make this food a best of both worlds. Bini's is such a friendly quick service food stand that makes it easy to go back over and over again. The chicken is moist, the curry fragrant, and those momo's are so, so good. Get the lamb and you can really taste the gamey difference. The portions are also substantial. It felt like I was carrying a little baby and even though I kept telling myself one more bite, save the rest for later, I suddenly found myself with an empty box. Whoops. Oh well. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Combo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yelp currently lists this location as open -- it is not. Per the message I received from the owner on Facebook: "we are temporary closed as it's under renovation. We should be open by end of November if everything works out. We are open at 1001 Howard street which is couple of minutes from 1 post street." read more

I'm in love with the momo (get the reference?). Haha Bini's is a small food stall close to Montgomery Bart Station. There was no line when I went a little before 12pm. I got the Chicken Curry and Momo Combo $10 and 8 Turkey Momos $6. Food prep was quick. Remember to get EXTRA SAUCE. Trust me, you'll want more sauce. Momo's are like Nepalese version of Xiao Long Bao but with no soup inside. It was a very interesting and yummy experience. The curry combo was pretty neat too. Though I didn't appreciate the giant cinnamon stick that I found in my rice but hey, at least i know it's fresh ingredients. The chicken was a little dry but still tasted pretty good with the curry. Come give them a try. It's definitely something different. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Chicken Curry Momo Combo $10 + Turkey Momos $6 - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The exact meal I needed at a festival: easy to hold, filling, & absolutely delicious Took away a star bc I couldn't tell the difference where the soup started and the oil began. But overall SUPER tasty dumplings - will def try their in person location for the full experience! read more

Bini's Kitchen - Lamb Momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bini's is my go to place for lunch. Located in Montgomery, it's a tiny hidden stand off the side but you can't miss it as there is always a long line. To beat the crowd, come here before 12:15. Once the lunch crowd arrives, your wait will be at least 15 minutes, but it's still worth waiting for! I usually get the chicken ghorka combo with turkey momos. It comes with 4 delicately wrapped dumplings atop of a bed of juicy chicken and rice drenched in creamy tomato sauce. If you're looking for a lighter meal, try just an order of lamb momos. You get 8 of them and they are garnished with the same tomato sauce. The cashier is always super friendly and after ordering, you get your food pretty quick. I have yet to try their lassi yet but I want to order one once the weather gets a little more warm. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by for lunch while on a brief visit to SFO. Had read about this place in a couple of blog post on places to eat in SFO and decided to check it out. I got the combo plate with lamb momos, a whopping $15! The portion size is nice, though not enough for lunch for two. Overall, the food tasted like it was lacking something. The momos were great, fairly huge and very filling. Loved the tomato chutney they came with. But the chicken left a lot to be desired. Inspired by the story behind this place but not sure if I will visit again. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Gurkha chicken and lamb momo combo platter. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Being a Pittsburgh girl with a hankering for pierogies, I was searching SF and came across this wonderful place. I have never had this type of food but the reviews were great. Location...it is on the north side of Market Street just west of the current construction. We had seen a sign for it and had mistakenly gone through 1 Post Plaza building. Nope, it is outside of the building. The two people that prepared our order today were very friendly. I had researched in advance and decided I wanted the lamb momos. Nice strong taste of lamb. They put the sauce on the side for me, thank you. One never knows in advance if you like the sauce. I do. Next time they can smother those momos with sauce.The construction of these momos reminds me of a potsticker. But the taste is just incredible. So often I stick to my familiar routine, revisiting my favorite places. So glad that we tried this. I will be back. I loved loved loved the lamb. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Lamb momos with sauce on the side. Incredible - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really good momo's ans chicken curry! The lamb momos were a tad gamey (I'm very gamey sensitive) but the chicken ones were really good. If you like chicken curry, they make really good chicken curry as well. Very quick, fast, cheap, and good! Very convenient if you're around the area! read more

Bini's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese street food! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

So delicious! This place is in the core of financial district, kind of hidden in the alley (due to constructions) facing market street, and only opens for lunch on weekdays. Came here at 12:45pm on a Thursday and there was no line. I ordered the turkey momos and it came in 8 pieces. The momos were hearty and quite dense, and the sauce on top was flavourful and a bit spicy. It was definitely a filling lunch. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Turkey momo ($7) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

A small kiosk adjacent to the Post street building. The construction occurring makes it difficult to spot but they have a small street sign to point you in the right direction. They do not have an extensive menu, only a handful of dishes. I saw a sign stating they were known for their Momos, a dumpling stuffed with turkey lamb or veggies. I decided to do the Gortha Chicken plus Lamb Momo combo so I could try two dishes in one. The curry chicken comes over basmati rice and it's the same sauce that is used for the Momos. The chicken and lamb inside the Momos were good, however I was expecting more flavor from the sauce. Also, do not let the smaller to-go container fool you, they stuff it to capacity. Overall it was tasty! read more

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The Lamb Momos are where it's at. We tried Bini's Kitchen at the Presidio Picnic at got the Chicken Curry + Lamb Momos Combo ($14 + $2 for the lamb upgrade). They're generous in their portions -- filling for two people! They've got a great story that you can read on their storefront as well to learn more about how they got started. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Chicken Curry + Lamb Momo Combo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Caution! Do not order these momos before meeting up with someone because you will smell like deliciousness, especially if you only eat half and store the rest in your bag. These momos do not hide well. I love the turkey momos and the tomato sauce from this place - the food itself I would say is 4.5 to 5 stars depending on how much I'm craving momos. The skin is a great thickness - not too thick it feels like you're eating dough, not too thin everything breaks, and the meat inside is seasoned with crack. I can't help but go here every time I stop by Montgomery around lunch time. The biggest sin is that this place has hours limited to only lunch. One caveat to this though, or well, 2.5, is that this place is a tiny little hut outside of the bart station. It doesn't look like it should be a kitchen. But it is. There's not really seating around the area since they're basically a window. They get a lot of traffic, so to keep up with that, your momos are rarely if ever going to be cooked to order unless you're at a time where they've just cooked a batch. The other thing is that right now, it's next to construction. So don't open your momos near the store unless you want the chance for construction dandruff to drift in. read more

It's not like you can get momos anywhere. I've had good ones in remote faraway places like Sebastopol at the Himalayan Tandoori & Curry House (review: http://bit.ly/1nUx10t) and La Jolla at Taste of the Himalayas (review: http://bit.ly/1Q6jD6g). Why I've even climbed the chilly peaks of Bernal Heights to get to Little Nepal (review: http://bit.ly/20HkSxG), although ironically, MoMo's doesn't serve momos. What up with that? Everyone's momos are different, not necessarily better or worse, just different. As long as it has a doughy texture, I'm happy because that means I'm not eating basic dumplings. Binita Pradhan's momos are pretty doughy which already gives theirs a leg up on their far-flung competition. She took over the kiosk next to the McKesson building where Zog's Dogs sold ballpark franks and more recently, Street Food Dojo was hawking Korean takeout (photo: http://bit.ly/1ScYoje). The menu is intentionally small as the prep space looks pretty claustrophobic in there: three kinds of momos, a chicken curry burrito (of course), Nepali-style chili and a combo plate. They call themselves the Mt. Everest of dumplings, but I call 'em one-buck momos since the pork ones are priced at eight for $8. They come drizzled in a tomato cilantro sauce, and they were gone pretty quickly (photo: http://bit.ly/1T2nd0h). Today I returned and tried the $10 Gorkha Chicken and Momo Combo. It was a jeera rice pulao with Nepali-style chicken curry with four turkey momos on top drizzled with the tomato cilantro sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/1ScYjfJ). There was no place to eat it there since the pigeon droppings have taken over most of the open concrete spaces, so I sauntered over to that strange lunch room on the third floor of the Galleria. It was a better balance of food than having a pure momo-fest. I hope Binita and her team stick around for a while. FOOD - 4 stars...wake me up before you momo AMBIANCE - 3 stars...well, it's that same damn kiosk, what do you expect? SERVICE - 3.5 stars...they seem grateful to get the business TOTAL - 4 stars...hard to find a good, authentic momo in this town, so finding one here is a treat read more

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SUCH a good option in downtown SF, near the Montgomery BART station! I dropped by around 11:30 am on a weekday and was met with a very short line that moved quite quickly. I ordered the vegetarian momos (8 pieces, but they actually gave me a few extra) and the vegetarian kwati! First off, I did not expect the portions to be so big and so filling!! The kwati was super delicious and filled with so many different lentils and beans that I actually felt like "hey, I'm eating some good protein!". I really recommend the kwati if you like some flavorful lentil-like soup that's super hearty. The momo's themselves came with the orange red sauce on top and o m g they were so good. I had to pace myself so I didn't inhale all of them at once like kirby. Now the set is good if you want a decent portion of momos, kwati, and rice, but I'm not a giant fan of the rice and decided to just order the soup and the dumplings separately. Frankly, I was unable to finish all the food at once and had a few momos saved for later. There isn't much seating near this place, but it's perfect for when you want to grab something to go. There are a plethora of benches and other areas in FiDi where you can plop down and eat so it's a great option on a sunny day. Definitely check this place out if you want delicious food that will keep your tummy full and your soul happy. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent portion sizes and prices for downtown San Francisco. I've only tried the Momos here, but I've heard the combo and burrito are pretty good. The Turkey Momo that I had were fairly dry, but flavorful. I wish they gave more of that orange sauce, because that was what really stood out to me. If I could get the momos swimming in the sauce, then I'd be eating here every week. Would recommend trying out if you work or live in the area! read more

Phenomenal Nepalese food, service fast and affordable. Savoring authentic and traditional dishes with just right amount of heat/spoce. Good tunes as well. read more

Their momos at the ferry building on Saturdays is my go-to. The momos are big and flavorful. You dip it in their sauce, put the whole thing in your mouth and that's a winner! read more

Delicious! The Momos are incredible. I have not tried anything else from there since the momos are so good I cannot bring myself to order anything else- although I am sure it is of similar quality. Delivery was very quick via GrubHub and the frozen momos were packed in ice so they stayed cold. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Got the veggie MoMos with a mango lassi drink. Nice and fast service and reasonable prices. Delicious snack or small meal. There's no seating so have a place in mind to go after picking up your food! read more

Bini's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had their momos -- they look just like Chinese Xiaolongbao except with different flavor. I got the Lamb Momos, and they indeed taste very lamb. Meat was tender, not as juicy as Xiaolongbao but still delicious. The hot sauce was a great addition. read more

This is a popular lunch spot in downtown, which can be crowded during the lunch. The line isn't that bad as their service is fast. Staff members are very friendly and polite. Food is good. However, their portions are either too small or too big for me. I wish they had a medium size portion as well. The small portion pricing is good, but the large meal is a bit expensive compared to the small one. It's still within the range of food truck prices in downtown. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Lamb Momo combo. It's a large portion that can give you food coma right away. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow. A quaint Nepalese place right on market where they take to-go orders only. Simple menu and I had the lamb dumplings and chicken combo. I love dumplings, and I loved these dumplings. It's a hearty meal that doesn't leave you feeling bleh. I can't remember there being veges either. Sometimes there's no time for veges. Can't believe I haven't discovered it for the past year of working downtown. It's attached to a building and right next to McKesson. Highly recommended. It will now be a part of my lunch circulation. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Lamb and chicken combo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious food! Absolutely love the momos as well as the curries. Great place for Himalayan food. It is a togo restaurant, so definitely more for the workers on their lunch break. read more

The chai, the chai, the chai. Best chai in the downtown area, hands down. It's creamy, slightly sweet and suitably caffeinated. The perfect pick me up. I bring my friends and colleagues here as often as possible! Tip: it runs out by 1pm. Aim for a 10am to 12:30pm arrival for guaranteed chai success. read more

Much more exciting than the hot dog stand which used to be housed here several iterations ago. Not much Nepalese food in San Francisco, so any new addition is welcome. A pretty limited menu compared to their catering options. Hoping the menu gets a bit bigger as time passes. Nepalito: I get it, everyone that serves some sort of rice and protein is putting it into a burrito nowadays. This configuration felt a bit lacking though. There was tons of rice and ample large pieces of chicken. There was also some not-so-Nepalese pico de gallo (why not use an onion chutney instead?). It probably could have used some of that Nepali Style Chili round it out with beans. Also, the spicy sauce as a bit skimpy so it felt kinda dry with all the rice. It was still good, but it had the potential to be really amazing. Pork Momo: The star of my meal. Slightly thicker dough than most dumplings sold around town. The minced pork was very similar to Chinese styles. But the real differentiator was the red sauce, which had a nice spicy coconut tone that is far superior to soy sauce and vinegar. Mango Lassi: Pretty standard with ample mango, creamy yogurt and spice. I liked that it was cold from the refrigerator without ice (which can steal valuable lassi space). read more

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In San Francisco for work and some coworkers recommended that I check out this food stand. I love street food so I was very excited to try this place. I've never had Nepalese food before and it was delicious!!! I got the lamb momos. It's basically the Nepalese dumpling. The lamb was juicy on the inside and they topped it off with some sauce that gave it more flavor. Definitely recommend hitting up this place if you want something quick! read more

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Oh goodness....I live across the street from this delicious place. For a year I walked by it, never giving it a chance. One month ago I decided to give the MoMos a chance....&&& I've been back twice since!! Now it's my weekly staple. I've tried the chicken combo, nepalito, momos.....everything is absolutely delicious!! Hot, flavorful, yum yum yum. I prefer the combo overall because while the Nepalito is bomb, the salsa makes it not hot. I just prefer the chicken super hot :) read more

From the outside, Bini's doesn't look like much. It's essentially a brightly painted trailer placed in an odd corner of a line of retail stores somewhere off of Market St. Don't let appearances fool you. This place is wonderful! The staff is friendly and jovial, and there's plenty of outside seating available. For those new to Nepali food, the simple and straightforward menu will put 'em right at ease! The food is traditional Nepali fare. Spiced, flavorful, and filling! My boyfriend (a Nepali-American) and I both got the vegetarian combo plate for 10 dollars. The combo features four veggie momo (dumplings), rice pulau, and a vegan bean chili. The momo featured a yummy tomato-based sauce and the chili included at least three different types of beans. The portion was huge! Definitely a great deal. For a big, yet quick and healthy meal- look no further. read more

Bini's Kitchen - the more colorful the presentation, the better the food! veggie combo! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I spotted this charming restaurant when I was walking up Market yesterday (11/7) and ordered lunch. I got the veggie combo with kawti. It was great! I'm only worried because I was there in the middle of the lunch hour and there was no line ahead of me. Give them business if you see them when they're open! Delicious momos. Quick service. Accepts Apple Pay. read more

The lamb momo's are EVERYTHING. The sauce isn't too spicy either. Absolutely delicious every time!

I was craving something comforting for lunch so Bini's sounded like a good option. There's always a line whenever I walk by but it seems to move quickly. The smell coming from the window when I placed my order was amazing! I opted for the chicken plate with lamb momo's. The foil they place in the cardboard container kept my food warm during the two block walk back to my office. The servings are VERY generous. The warm spices were just what I was craving. It's addictive. I can't wait to go back again soon! read more

Bini's Kitchen - Chicken with lamb momo's - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

In a nutshell: + Go for MoMos, Kwati. + Their "combo" is a safe default. - Lines can get really long, and they're not as fast. Momos for lunch? Here we come! This place is just around the corner from work, and we go here once every week or two. Their staff is pretty friendly and I have a slight positive bias towards them because they were part of La Cocina, and it feels a bit more "local". I usually get their MoMos (you get 8 in an order) and Kwati or their combo, which has them both in smaller portions with rice. I really really like their Kwati, feel very rich, bean-y and has a slight spice hit. Their vegetable MoMos have carrot, cabbage, and Tofu and the tomato sauce topping on them make them taste really good. I don't quite understand their pricing scheme (combo vs ordering items individually), but whatever, it's in-range for a lunch in SoMa. Pro-tip: go with a friend, get the 2x Kwati and split an order of MoMos. Budget 20mins of your time if you're coming here. read more

These smell soooo delicious when the person handed me my orders. Sadly they dont have bags, only take out containers. If you plan to buy a lot, bring a bag. I read that the momo tastes very good, so I decided to order two orders of vegetarian momo and three orders of turkey momo to bring to work and share with my coworkers (one order of turkey for myself of course.) It smell so good in the box that I had a irresistible urge to try it while I was on the bus but I did not haha. By the time I got to my workplace, I had to try it. I would have thought that I would like the turkey momo but I found that I like the vegetarian moms more. Glad I decide to come here and check this place out, definitely will be coming here more often for those delicious momo or try their other options. Note: the turkey momo and the vegetarian momo are $7. They take cash or card. read more

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A lesser-known gem of a place, best Nepalese lunch cart in Fidi. I am a dumpling fan, I am sold! - They have veg momos too. Great for my veg friends. - For momos, you can opt for veg/chicken/lamb. My favourite is the lamb momos, which is priced $3 higher. - Must Have: Gorkha Chicken + MoMo combo. It's served with a big dollop of curry chicken, and 4 momos served over a bed of rice. - Only dumplings plate is priced at $6 for 8 dumplings. - The portion served is big and very filling. - No line during lunch and very fast service. read more

Bini's Kitchen - Gorkha chicken and lamb momos $14 - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I don't know how it is that I've walked this earth for as long as I have without ever having a Momo but I'm into it. For $6 I got to enjoy 8 of these turkey-stuffed delights while supporting a woman-owned business on International Women's Day. Note: this is a food stand above Montgomery Bart so be prepared to sit on the steps in the sun or take food back to your office. There was quite a line to order which moved fast although the wait for food was pretty long. This may have been due to all the other woman-owned-business-supporters who came out that day, so perhaps atypical. Glad to have found a place that vegetarians and meat-eaters alike can enjoy, Momos can be ordered with lamb, turkey or tofu! My coworkers enjoyed both the meat and veggie dishes and the Mango Lassi was a favorite. FYI the sauce is a tad on the spicy side. I'm not a fan of spicy things but I found it pretty flavorful and enjoyed it. read more