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Cafe Shangrila

4.3 (16 reviews)

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Emily G.

I dined here for an afternoon catch up with a friend who lives near Sunnyside! It's a small cafe, with a small storefront you might even miss it! It's conveniently right off the 40 St-Lowery St stop (7 train). My friend and I ordered lattes - I ordered the hot matcha latte and she got the iced strawberry matcha latte, which is mixed and served in a clear bottle. The matchas flavor wasn't strong. The highlight for us was the food. We ordered fried momos with the butter chicken sauce and the Shangrila set which comes with scrambled eggs, a choice of carb (pani puri, roti, paratha, and others), and a gravy (for dipping the bread). The gravy was surprisingly good and strong on its own, but the scrambled eggs pairing was a nice touch and flavored really well. And the momos were excellent - my friend and I couldn't stop munching on them! I'd come back to this new cute cafe, specifically for the food!

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Caroline N.

Welcome to Sunnyside Cafe Shangrila! Learned about this restaurant during the Taste of Sunnyside, which they participated in before they opened that Wednesday (if I recall). This is a small restaurant though they don't rush you. We were a party of 3 and was wondering if we ordered too little or just enough food. The employee helped us with his recommendation: - beef pan-fried mo:mo: (you can choose from chicken/beef and the style you liked cooked) - 8 mo:mo: - chicken sha baklep - 3 cut in half = 6 - chicken keema noodles (you can request to have chili oil on the side, which we did. This dish has a bit of a kick though it's edible). There are non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails. We ordered - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Lavender Lemo (which has carbonation) - Raspberry Mojito Limited menu though great food.

JiHae L.

I heard of this place before they opened up from Sunnyside taste (aka Sunnyside's food crawl). I tried their momos at the event. It is right next to a construction site so it is hard to spot unless you're nearby. Also, just note that they open at 7am and close at 8pm everyday as they are a café. They don't serve alcohol and they encourage working from here. There is a restroom downstairs that is open to the public. It's a small cafe, but it does its purpose. Foodwise, I enjoyed the beef momos (six pieces) which you can get a different style but our table asked for it pan fried. Ordered the chicken sha baklep (three pieces) which looks like empanadas. Also got non alcoholic drinks - the strawberry matcha latte, lavender lemo and raspberry mojito (this is what I ordered and it was yummy) most of the drinks that they served had no caffeine. Overall, I enjoyed the food and the service was good but could be better.

Lisa Z.

Cute little cafe on Queens Blvd if you're looking for somewhere to sit or just want to grab a drink to go. There's not as many tables inside so something to check for if you have a bigger party. They have super cute decor and everything is very south East Asian aesthetic. Their drinks are great and the prices are pretty on par with other big coffee chains, so something to keep in mind. The staff is friendly and nice and patient when putting in your order.

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Ai N.

I ordered chicken momo, beef momo and keema noodle. It was more than enough for two people. I loved chicken momo was juicy ! Very friendly and nice people. They customized spicy level because my friend can't eat any spicy food because health issue. Definitely I will try more different dish next time ! I wish there are bread ( puri / roti stuff ) side order on menu.

Food is excellent, great customer service, very clean and nice place. I enjoyed coming here. I recommend.

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Potato and cheese momo were good. Chicken momo were undercooked, so we sent them back. A new batch came out that was still undercooked. Inexcusable.

Marie A.

Loved dinner at Shangrila. It's family owned so the service was personalized and special. The beef mo mo's were super satisfying and the chicken keema noodles and chicken sekuwa with rice were standout dishes as well. The soundtrack in the restaurant was also great. Can't wait to get back for seconds and to leave room for dessert which looked wonderful.

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The chatpate was so good and spicy just how i like it. The jhol beef momo was very good and jhol was flavorful. The cashier Prem was very nice and welcoming.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the flavorful momos, delicious breakfast platter, and friendly, attentive service. The relaxing atmosphere and well-liked drinks also stand out.

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Thank you for dine in with us.see you soon.

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i orderd two plate chicken momo ,was nice and fresh so yummy juicy, try one time , i m sure you will thanks me ,

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Thank you so much visiting our new place.have a great day.

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