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    Cafe Tibet

    4.1 (403 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef Momo (8 pcs)
    Marilu S.

    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.

    Takeout order from June 2021 - includes mustang spicy momo (bottom)
    Heidi M.

    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.

    Carolina S.

    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.

    Lentil soup. So great.
    Erickita S.

    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.

    mung bean appetizer
    Liana L.

    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!

    Curry & Carrot Soup
    Jenny L.

    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.

    momos
    Julia H.

    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)

    Chilli pork, lamb curry, lentils and sukuti
    Jenny W.

    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.

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    Steamed beef momos and mango Lassi were delicious, highly recommend. Looking forward to trying more things next time!

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    my favorite restaurant in new york, the ginger dishes and momo's and potatoes and chickpeas and noodles it's all just outrageous

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    Please update your times! Watch out, they won't serve you or be clear about when they're taking last order.

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    It was my first time trying Nepalese food, and I had such a great experience. The chicken momos…read morewere juicy, the blood sausage was flavorful and unique, and the curry vegetables were absolutely delicious. The spicy beef was a bit tough, but the fritters were really good and made up for it. They even had sake and my favorite lager, Singha. The atmosphere was cute and cozy, and our waitress was super attentive. She was just as excited to hear my feedback as I was to share it--it made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this spot. Great cocktails, a cute bar, and a warm welcome to Nepalese flavors!

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    I really enjoyed my dinner here with a friend…read more We shared the duck choila, the vegetarian momo, and the chicken and cheese roti. The duck appetizer was very flavorful and the duck was pleasantly chewy. The vegetarian jhol momo had a simple, vegetable filling with a pleasant texture with a perfectly chewy wrapper. However, the real star was the broth they are served in. The flavor was bright and intense. Our entree, the roti, really tasted like a delicious chicken quesadilla. It had a slightly crispy exterior and just enough filling and was pleasantly rich and greasy. It paired well with the black bean curry and the additions of slaw and tangy achar perfectly cut the richness. This place serves authentic Nepalese flavors but with a more approachable menu studded with items more familiar for a less adventurous eater- the type of place you can take your parents to.

    went to while in kathmandu in ridgewood and had such a memorable meal. we ordered the sautéed…read moremasala wings, garlic naan with hummus, chicken momos, 2x not a tacos, mango lassi, chitwan ko tass, and the chicken roti with cheese. the chitwan ko tass especially stood out, it's a classic goat dish from the chitwan region of nepal served with a variety of sides. this was definitely outside of our usual comfort zone but it surprised us in all the best ways. every dish had such unique and delicious flavor profiles and the whole meal felt special. sitting there eating honestly made me feel transported to nepal in the best way, like a cozy little town near everest. the staff was so warm and welcoming, helped guide us through the menu, and even shared some history about the culture and region which made the experience even better. so happy i got to experience this place!! definitely make the time to visit the ridgewood location.

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