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A narrow and small cafe for all things Tibetan. Lovely place and food is great! We had 2 different dishes both with 2 different types of tingmo. The fried tingmo was probably the best because it was friend in ghee or butter that tasted so rich. The tsampa shake was also amazing as well.
The two dishes that I have tried at Café Tibet were mild in flavor. I had a bowl of the vegetable Thukpa (soup) it was hale & hearty with a rich and tasty broth, thìs will be on my repeat list . The Ginger Tofu with jasmine rice is also mild in flavor and tasty. If you like a spicier version at table side or to-go, the wait staff provides (optional) sauces with each meal. I think the mild flavor is a strength because it brings out the natural flavorings. Café Tibet is a comfortable petit eatery, and this adds value to the cozy factor.
Decided to give this spot a second try last weekend, after feeling unimpressed with its takeout over 2 years ago. I'm glad we did - you just need to know what to order, especially as an Asian-American with a bias and expectation towards other Asian cuisines. Tibetan food seems to be a bit more bland compared to the food I'm used to and enjoy (Chinese, Thai, Indian, etc.) but since Cafe Tibet is such a highly rated spot in this area, I knew I had to give it another shot. Last time, we messed up on the momos. Granted, getting takeout also added to the mediocre experience vs. dining in this time around. I would not recommend the mustang spicy momos - I remember the skin being too thick and they were drenched in a bland hot sauce... just meh. This time, we got the combo momos (not spicy; just regularly steamed I believe) and they were much, much better. We weren't a fan of the veggie ones but wow the beef and chicken ones were so good! The beef ones even had a bit of broth inside - very juicy and similar to a Chinese-style soup dumpling. We also tried the house specialty, thali w/ lamb and tingmo, which was also pretty good. It's basically the Tibetan version of the Japanese bento box - you get a variety of food on a tray. The tingmo (steamed bun) and lamb combo was tasty and homey. Definitely worth the try. It was a cold day so my partner wanted to try the thukpa (egg noodle soup) with chicken. As expected, the flavor was on the light side - nothing special at all so can be skipped, BUT a great "chicken noodle soup" for anyone who may be feeling under the weather. Lastly, we had the chicken chilli, which indeed had a nice kick to it. Still leaning on the bland, lacking-in-depth side, the spice makes it a decent protein if you're looking for one. I think it's worth a one-time try but not sure if I'd reorder. We also had a cup of chai each and those were incredible. One of the best cups of chai I've had - super legit. I'd come back for the chai alone, and the beef & chicken momos. May sound a bit basic, but stick to those for a guaranteed satisfactory meal. Curious about the garlic noodles and cold noodles.
I went to cafe Tibet with my friend. We were craving momos and their momos did not disappoint. They were delicious and big. The service was great and there wasn't much of an ambiance. It is a small no frills restaurant. It has cute philosophical quotes on the wall. This is a cash only restaurant. The momos weren't expensive. 10/10 restaurant rec and experience.
Oh snap! I guess you guys have figured it out! Cafe Tibet is the best! It's hidden and you can easily walk right past it. For a long time it was "if you know, you know" vibez. But since King's Theater opened...it has been a massive show crowd takeover. Sorry to all the locals. I used to live one mile south so I know the pain. You know your spots and then outsiders come and take your fave meals away. We arrived early before our own show but just from the looks of it...so did everyone else. Since we did arrive early though we snagged a table but had to give it up so the waitress could make a larger table and gave us a different table. It was madness. Progressively people arrive hungry and a little aggro, it was time crunch before the first band started. Cafe Tibet has been a favorite for so many reasons but the big one is food, period. Everything I've had here has been delicious. The beauty about coming as a couple is ordering a lot more. Oh hell yeah! We got the veggie momos. We ordered the shrimp thali and the veggie thali. We ordered homemade chai teas which in a dreary, rainy day was the best chai of my life. I bet this place is not using tea bags. It tasted too good. I'm thinking about it now and craving one. The curry was also the perfect chilly weather goodness. We fried the momos but I think here I like the steamed better. The thali is a huge plate so takes over a lot of the table. We kind were racing to make room on the table. I loved every bite. The sauces and the spices made me so happy. I am pescatarian and this kind of food makes me feel full and happy without feeling heavy. My bf was hinting that next time he might venture the meat route. To each their own. The only downfall was that it didn't come in the order of apps first. It came with whatever is ready first. Whatever Cafe Tibet is doing, they are doing it right. And this is why I'm a strong believe of supporting small businesses and trekking for delicious food. We are fortunate to be tourist in the city we live in. It's these small businesses that make NY great.
Service was great. Ambiance is small and intimate. Wanted to try something new and found a Tibetan cafe. I loved the lentil soup and the chicken Momos. I can't wait to try some more things from this place.
Just came here again (much later than I would've wanted to, sadly, since I have very fond memories) and I wanted to update my review because I got some new things. I did order the fried momos and tsam-tsuk again (soooo good, though I think the chicken/pork momos were my favorite - the beef and veggie were good though for a variety). + Lamb curry - 5/10 - A very standard curry with a mild flavor but with kind of hard lamb. I feel like lamb is always kind of tough whenever I've had Tibetan food though so I'm not sure if this is just their thing. I would pass on this. + Smoked pork belly - 10/10 - Absolutely one of my favorite dishes in recent memory: the flavor of the pork belly is soo nuanced, with a sweet and sour taste initially that gives way to a smoky barbecue flavor and then to a lingering light burn. Totally addicting and so unassuming. I ended up taking the leftover sauce home so I could slice some pork belly and simmer it in the sauce, but they must have marinated the pork beforehand because my pork did not absorb it all the way even after an hour. + Avocado/tsampa/banana shake - 9/10 - I would've wanted more avocado flavor but I can't complain when I can't make drinks like this. It has a mostly banana flavor with a nutty aftertaste from the barley, which was very lovely. Would totally get again and now I don't know whether I'd get this or mango lassi next time (probably this because I can get mango lassi anywhere). + Dreysil - 4/10 - This was incredibly disappointing but funny because we were so shocked when we got this. The menu has this on the dessert section as "traditional food served for special occasions like holidays - rice, butter, raisins, yogurt." Well, there was no yogurt at all, and it really was just mildly sweet, very faintly buttery rice with some golden raisins sprinkled throughout. My friend and I dug through this (and made a mess on the table) looking for the yogurt only to be met with more rice. When we finally asked the waitress, she was very confused and said there is no yogurt in this dish. When I pointed to the menu, she didn't really know what to say and just emphasized that there isn't supposed to be any yogurt in it. Well, now we know! I googled this afterwards and it does look like it is served on new year but it's not really a dessert, just a (mildly) sweet rice dish. The food can be a hit or miss experience, but that's part of the fun - they're definitely consistent, though, so I would recommend the fried momos, the tsam-tsuk, the smoked pork belly, the mung bean appetizer, and the drinks. Can't wait to try more!
This is one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to. I've been going here for many years. The food is outstanding, it warms the soul. No frills, very casual dining. The menu pricing hasn't changed since before COVID, which amazes me. Service is fast, and the food comes out piping hot. Get the chicken (bone in) curry, and the carrot soup. Everything is excellent, but those are my go to's.
5 months ago
Love their dumplings and dessert The price is great, and it's right next to the subway, which is very convenient read more
2 months ago
Right next to the subway but honestly not loud. I had both pork momo (delicious) and beef momo (really good). A fun place to eat and not spend too much money. Cash only. read more
A narrow and small cafe for all things Tibetan. Lovely place and food is great! We had 2 different dishes both with 2 different types of tingmo. The fried tingmo was probably the best because it was friend in ghee or butter that tasted so rich. The tsampa shake was also amazing as well. read more
4 months ago
The two dishes that I have tried at Café Tibet were mild in flavor. I had a bowl of the vegetable Thukpa (soup) it was hale & hearty with a rich and tasty broth, thìs will be on my repeat list . The Ginger Tofu with jasmine rice is also mild in flavor and tasty. If you like a spicier version at table side or to-go, the wait staff provides (optional) sauces with each meal. I think the mild flavor is a strength because it brings out the natural flavorings. Café Tibet is a comfortable petit eatery, and this adds value to the cozy factor. read more
Decided to give this spot a second try last weekend, after feeling unimpressed with its takeout over 2 years ago. I'm glad we did - you just need to know what to order, especially as an Asian-American with a bias and expectation towards other Asian cuisines. Tibetan food seems to be a bit more bland compared to the food I'm used to and enjoy (Chinese, Thai, Indian, etc.) but since Cafe Tibet is such a highly rated spot in this area, I knew I had to give it another shot. Last time, we messed up on the momos. Granted, getting takeout also added to the mediocre experience vs. dining in this time around. I would not recommend the mustang spicy momos - I remember the skin being too thick and they were drenched in a bland hot sauce... just meh. This time, we got the combo momos (not spicy; just regularly steamed I believe) and they were much, much better. We weren't a fan of the veggie ones but wow the beef and chicken ones were so good! The beef ones even had a bit of broth inside - very juicy and similar to a Chinese-style soup dumpling. We also tried the house specialty, thali w/ lamb and tingmo, which was also pretty good. It's basically the Tibetan version of the Japanese bento box - you get a variety of food on a tray. The tingmo (steamed bun) and lamb combo was tasty and homey. Definitely worth the try. It was a cold day so my partner wanted to try the thukpa (egg noodle soup) with chicken. As expected, the flavor was on the light side - nothing special at all so can be skipped, BUT a great "chicken noodle soup" for anyone who may be feeling under the weather. Lastly, we had the chicken chilli, which indeed had a nice kick to it. Still leaning on the bland, lacking-in-depth side, the spice makes it a decent protein if you're looking for one. I think it's worth a one-time try but not sure if I'd reorder. We also had a cup of chai each and those were incredible. One of the best cups of chai I've had - super legit. I'd come back for the chai alone, and the beef & chicken momos. May sound a bit basic, but stick to those for a guaranteed satisfactory meal. Curious about the garlic noodles and cold noodles. read more
I went to cafe Tibet with my friend. We were craving momos and their momos did not disappoint. They were delicious and big. The service was great and there wasn't much of an ambiance. It is a small no frills restaurant. It has cute philosophical quotes on the wall. This is a cash only restaurant. The momos weren't expensive. 10/10 restaurant rec and experience. read more
3 years ago
Oh snap! I guess you guys have figured it out! Cafe Tibet is the best! It's hidden and you can easily walk right past it. For a long time it was "if you know, you know" vibez. But since King's Theater opened...it has been a massive show crowd takeover. Sorry to all the locals. I used to live one mile south so I know the pain. You know your spots and then outsiders come and take your fave meals away. We arrived early before our own show but just from the looks of it...so did everyone else. Since we did arrive early though we snagged a table but had to give it up so the waitress could make a larger table and gave us a different table. It was madness. Progressively people arrive hungry and a little aggro, it was time crunch before the first band started. Cafe Tibet has been a favorite for so many reasons but the big one is food, period. Everything I've had here has been delicious. The beauty about coming as a couple is ordering a lot more. Oh hell yeah! We got the veggie momos. We ordered the shrimp thali and the veggie thali. We ordered homemade chai teas which in a dreary, rainy day was the best chai of my life. I bet this place is not using tea bags. It tasted too good. I'm thinking about it now and craving one. The curry was also the perfect chilly weather goodness. We fried the momos but I think here I like the steamed better. The thali is a huge plate so takes over a lot of the table. We kind were racing to make room on the table. I loved every bite. The sauces and the spices made me so happy. I am pescatarian and this kind of food makes me feel full and happy without feeling heavy. My bf was hinting that next time he might venture the meat route. To each their own. The only downfall was that it didn't come in the order of apps first. It came with whatever is ready first. Whatever Cafe Tibet is doing, they are doing it right. And this is why I'm a strong believe of supporting small businesses and trekking for delicious food. We are fortunate to be tourist in the city we live in. It's these small businesses that make NY great. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Service was great. Ambiance is small and intimate. Wanted to try something new and found a Tibetan cafe. I loved the lentil soup and the chicken Momos. I can't wait to try some more things from this place. read more
1 year ago
Just came here again (much later than I would've wanted to, sadly, since I have very fond memories) and I wanted to update my review because I got some new things. I did order the fried momos and tsam-tsuk again (soooo good, though I think the chicken/pork momos were my favorite - the beef and veggie were good though for a variety). + Lamb curry - 5/10 - A very standard curry with a mild flavor but with kind of hard lamb. I feel like lamb is always kind of tough whenever I've had Tibetan food though so I'm not sure if this is just their thing. I would pass on this. + Smoked pork belly - 10/10 - Absolutely one of my favorite dishes in recent memory: the flavor of the pork belly is soo nuanced, with a sweet and sour taste initially that gives way to a smoky barbecue flavor and then to a lingering light burn. Totally addicting and so unassuming. I ended up taking the leftover sauce home so I could slice some pork belly and simmer it in the sauce, but they must have marinated the pork beforehand because my pork did not absorb it all the way even after an hour. + Avocado/tsampa/banana shake - 9/10 - I would've wanted more avocado flavor but I can't complain when I can't make drinks like this. It has a mostly banana flavor with a nutty aftertaste from the barley, which was very lovely. Would totally get again and now I don't know whether I'd get this or mango lassi next time (probably this because I can get mango lassi anywhere). + Dreysil - 4/10 - This was incredibly disappointing but funny because we were so shocked when we got this. The menu has this on the dessert section as "traditional food served for special occasions like holidays - rice, butter, raisins, yogurt." Well, there was no yogurt at all, and it really was just mildly sweet, very faintly buttery rice with some golden raisins sprinkled throughout. My friend and I dug through this (and made a mess on the table) looking for the yogurt only to be met with more rice. When we finally asked the waitress, she was very confused and said there is no yogurt in this dish. When I pointed to the menu, she didn't really know what to say and just emphasized that there isn't supposed to be any yogurt in it. Well, now we know! I googled this afterwards and it does look like it is served on new year but it's not really a dessert, just a (mildly) sweet rice dish. The food can be a hit or miss experience, but that's part of the fun - they're definitely consistent, though, so I would recommend the fried momos, the tsam-tsuk, the smoked pork belly, the mung bean appetizer, and the drinks. Can't wait to try more! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This is one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to. I've been going here for many years. The food is outstanding, it warms the soul. No frills, very casual dining. The menu pricing hasn't changed since before COVID, which amazes me. Service is fast, and the food comes out piping hot. Get the chicken (bone in) curry, and the carrot soup. Everything is excellent, but those are my go to's. read more
Very charming spot tucked away by the train station! Was in need of a snack, and ordered the assorted momos and a veg curry with tingmo. momos, especially beef, were great. I was a huge fan of the outer layer. Which is also probably why I was obsessed with the tingmo. It was my first time trying this bread and I found myself eating it by itself, it was that good! So fluffy and chewy and cloud-like (forgot to get a photo bc I was too busy munching away) read more
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Located next to the train station for the unique ambiance. Food is delicious. Portions are small so you can taste a lot of different things. read more
As someone who uses the Q train and gets off at Cortelyou (a lot), I would be a fool to not notice the restaurant right next door to the entrance. Cafe Tibet has been in my list to try for a while and I just had the chance to do so around 5 pm. I'm going to set this expectation even if I think it should be obvious: because it is next to the train station, of course you will hear the sounds of the train. While ordering, waiting and eating, I could hear a train heading or leaving the station and the crowd of people exiting. Things shake, that is the nature of the MTA beast. This was the end of day rush (but also why the trains are coming in so regular when I am not using them.. but that is a tangent) I took a menu from the table to check what is available. Since I had dinner plans, I decided to go with something relatively light and decided to try the momo combo (chicken, beef & veggie). This was my first official time time trying Tibetan food so I wanted to start off with something popular. I wasn't in a tea mood so I didn't get that though they offered. Since it was my first time, I don't know the typical ambiance. For a Thursday after 5 pm, the place was very empty. Other than the people who worked there, I was the only one inside. Maybe people were opting for takeout or would come later. As such, the vibe was slow. Employees were taking breaks and having bites to eat. I appreciated the time as it got me to slow myself down and just to take a look at my surroundings and just chill. My monos came fresh and steaming hot with sauces already on the table. My favorite one was the beef at the time but all momos were good to eat and it was a good deal for the price (I could have taken some home). I think I'm willing to try new things at this place. I will always remember to have cash (cash only) so I can enjoy read more
5 years ago
TLDR: the superior archetype of modern Indo-Chinese Being completely honest, I tend to intensely dislike most Indo-Chinese food I have. In my opinion, they tend to encompass the worst traits of both cuisines- the inauthenticity of American-Chinese and the at-times overtly rich nature of North Indian. Thus, when I got here to try Nepalese cuisine for the first time, I had fairly low expectations. All my friends have described it as a fusion of Indian and Chinese food, and the dingy exterior inspired zero confidence whatsoever. Imagine my surprise when I got my pork chili and Tingmo. The pork chili was pork belly braised in a fairly spicy broth- in other words, reminiscent of two of my favorite dishes (红烧肉 aka red braised pork belly and a jalfrezi style curry). The Tingmo is essentially a carbon copy of one of my favorite Chinese staples: 馒头 aka steamed wheat bread. To put it succinctly, this restaurant's take on Nepalese did an amazing job of not only reminding me of home, but also of how it can be elevated. In other words, unlike typical Indo-Chinese, this style of food truly is the best of both worlds. Verdict: a must-try, as this cuisine is 100% impossible to find outside of NYC in the TriState area read more
2 years ago
Finally tried this spot after hearing good things about this place. It's easy to miss this place because it's literally tucked away next to the subway station. We got the beef momos and the beef garlic noodles. Portions were reasonable for the price and was overall tasty. The momos were tasty and even better with the orange spicy sauce. The garlic noodles were OK, not my favorite because the noodles are too dense but the beef was tasty. Will definitely come back to try other items! Support your local small business! read more
We recently helped moved a friend in this neighborhood and was looking for somewhere to grab a bite. Tucked just before the subway entrance is this spot. For starters we got the momos (dumplings). We decided the sampler was best since there were three of us and the sampler cake with three of each type (vegetable, pork and beef). Each were packed with flavor. The best was pork one. On the side there were also some sauces too go with the momos. I preferred the hot sauce more, but it wasn't hot in heat level at all. For the entree I got chicken curry with the ting no bread. You also had aaa option too get the rice instead of bread, but I wanted to see what the tingmo was like since I've never had it. The tingmo was soft and fluffy. It was great for dipping into the curry a sauce or pull a piece to make a chicken curry sandwich bite. The curry was super flavorful since the chicken was cooked with bone on. For drinks I got the Tsampa which was refreshing. Service was good, but the dining area was really tight. Probably not good for large groups since the restaurant is on the narrow side. read more
3 years ago
Deliciously spicy food! Place is narrow and cramped with some outdoor seating. Been here 3x already and food is good. CASH only. Place can get busy. Shogo-katsa: spicy curried potatoes. Spicy and good! La-phing: mung bean appetizer. Consistency of mung bean is like smooth jelly. The sauce is deliciously spicy, somewhat numbing. It is definitely much spicier than the curried potatoes. I really like this and I recommend ppl to try it! Then thuk- tibetan noodle soup. The "noodle" is actually more shaped like square raviolis. The dough is thick. (try saying this sentence out loud 5x). It's also a spicy soup and flavor was ok. It's very warming and perfect for the cold months. It was made more flavorful when I put extra hot sauce in it. Shrimp thali- the order is served on a school lunchroom type of metal tray with a spot for curried shrimp, lentil soup, beets, veggies, and rice or white bread (tingmo). The curry was actually really good. It was so flavorful. Somewhat sweet. Tibetan iced tea- I asked the waitress and she said it's made of milk and some kind of spice which I don't remember what she said (cardamom maybe??) it was sweet and very fragrant. Tasted really floral. It took some time for me to get used to the taste. The drink somewhat calmed my spicy tongue which was nice. read more
7 years ago
I came to Cafe Tibet in the midst of a really bad cold, hoping to find some soup and spiciness that would clear out my congestion. The entrance is easy to miss, adjacent to the Cortelyou subway exit, and as others have noted, it's a jewel box of a place in terms of size. I ordered a takeaway of the tsam-thuk soup (made with tsampa barley and veggies) and the chicken momos with a hot chili dipping sauce. Note that the place is so small that there's no waiting area inside, so you're better off calling the order in ahead, if you're not eating in. The momos were fantastic--very filling and sinus-clearing when dipped into the chili sauce. I was able to save half of the portion for another meal. Unfortunately my batch of soup wasn't as successful--a thin watery and salty broth without many vegetables. I would definitely get the momos again and pass on the soup. The menu appears to have many other tempting dishes, and the staff preparing and serving the food seem really committed to what they are doing. CASH ONLY. read more
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