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    4.3 (337 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    DAWA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Thenthuk
    Mustafa Y.

    My girlfriend and I have been coming here for years. This place is a gem and I believe one of the best restaurants in Queens--hands down. The atmosphere is cozy and well curated... very nice aesthetically. The owner is a rockstar chef and we're so lucky to have this restaurant. Number #1 dish is the thenthuk... the broth is made with bone marrow!

    Momo
    Linh N.

    Great place for Momo!! Tried these Nepalese dumplings for the first time and loved them! The sauce is fire! Not spicy but very flavorful. The display was on point too. If you like sourdough, try their in house sourdough! Freshly baked everyday and delicious at a great price. Came on a weeknight and there was no wait. The place is spacious.

    Connie G.

    I've been wanting to come here for a long time, but Woodside is usually just too out of the way for me. We walked in for dinner on the weekend, and while it was busy, there were still open tables (didn't make a reservation). We ordered the thenthuk (beef noodle soup), dry noodle with minced chicken, the beef momos, shabaley (beef patties), bara (plain lentil pancakes), and the riki kur (potato flatbread). I enjoyed pretty much all the dishes, with the only let down being the dry noodles, which I thought were a bit bland. The thenthuk was mildly spiced and the noodles were thin and short. I don't remember there being much beef in the soup but I still thought it was good, especially on a cold day. The beef momos were juicy and served in a bed of tomato based sauce. I thought I tasted dates when I ate them, which was interesting, but my palate could be wrong. The beef patties were also solid - the skin was crispy and they reminded me of empanadas. The lentil pancake (we got it plain) was fluffy and delicious (seemed like a fluffier version of Korean binddaetteok) and I loved the tomato based sauce it came with for dipping. Also loved the potato flatbread (reminded us of korean gamjajeon) and the three cheese spread that came with it. Overall a really solid meal - prices were very reasonable, and I enjoyed trying a bunch of a new dishes from a cuisine I haven't really explored yet!

    Shubhi M.

    Good food and nice ambiance! The flavors were unique but I wouldn't say it's the best Nepali restaurants I've had. Theres a bunch in flushing that are good too! I don't think I'd go out of my way to go here again, probably just a one time thing

    chana and gwaramari
    Raymond V.

    I always stop by here anytime I'm in queens. Today was my fifth time overall and first time doing brunch. Like my previous times, the food was good. I tried the wings for the first time. It was crispy, not overly drenched in sauce. Flavor profile was tangy, garlicky, and savory. I did jazz it up with a dash of salt and it was perfect. The pancakes were divine, so fluffy and buttery and just so delectable. The beef momos, per usual, was nicely cooked. Big fan of the texture and the sauce; the beef filling was flavorful and a tiny bit gamey, which I liked. For my main, I had the Chana g and it was a perfect breakfast plate. The lentils had a nice tiny kick and the fried dough was so much superior to any brunch bread you could have. Service and ambiance is friendly, kind, homey, albeit a tiny bit slow. But this place is consistently good. Would recommend.

    Momo Pork Chili Chicken Sekuwa

    Amazing service , outstanding flavors, perfect spot for a reunion or a date . Can't miss the dessert on top of all the amazing flavors. 10/10

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    Chelsea P.

    I had such a lovely experience at Dawa's . This was my first time trying Tibetan Himalayan food . I wasn't familiar with the taste and spices but I knew I wanted to try something different and so I did . I got the Tsel-baley and I also got the stir fry noodle . First the ambiance was really nice and homey and still aesthetically pleasing . The workers there was so nice . Our food came out so quickly and it was fresh . I really loved both dishes . My favorite was the stir fry noodle though with the egg so delicious and I tried my friends blackened chickpea dish . It was ridiculously good. I think their spices are so different but so tasty like I never tasted that before and it wasn't overly salted . It was fresh I really enjoyed my time here !

    Shrimp and corn
    Natalie S.

    Third time coming back to Dawa's and it NEVER disappoints. We tried a few new things today starting with the Citrus salad: light, refreshing and interesting flavors that I've never tasted together Beef momos: tried chicken before beef is just as good Chana Gwaramari: spicy and warm. The bread was fried and tasted like a savory zepole. Chicken wings: the sauce was a bit tangy and the thin red onions adds a little spice. Chicken was breaded and nice and crispy. Shrimp and corn: interesting dish. Kind of like a warm salad. Corn on the cob, water crest and shrimp with Parmesan sprinkled on top. Wish it were deconstructed but it was super tasty. Staff are pleasant and playful. We will definitely be back.

    Momo
    Sudeep U.

    Dawa's is one of my best restaurent whenever I crave for Himalayan food. Customer service is top notch. They have outdoor seating available. Their food is very delicious. Servers are customers oriented. Overall great restaurent with great food and great service. Update : have visited Here lots of times. Quality of food and customer service is still the best.

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    May W.

    People are waving about this place, I decided to come with friends and give it. Maybe we ordered the wrong item. The best was chicken Sekuwa. Very moist and tasty. Momo was dry. Gyuma is Very bland. Shabeley was good. Pork chili is just okay. Riki Kur is just basically Pancake. I must say the service is good and the place is clean

    Joanne H.

    what a COLORFUL lunch spread!! this spot is so cute and love all the various options the food: there's two menus, one that's american brunch style and ones that's tibetan!! i personally loved the kale salad, it comes with housemade ricotta cheese and rhubarb jam - truly divine. momos were ok and the meat on the platter was slightly too salty for me the space: huge and so adorb with many plants service: attentive! and kind

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    the meat in the beef momo was tough. the skin of the momo was a bit hard as well. sauce was nothing special. an overall mid experience.

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    4 years ago

    Best fried chicken sandwhichs, constantly order them for lunch on work days. Can't complain!!

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    Himalayan Yak

    Himalayan Yak

    3.8(762 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Elmhurst
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    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.

    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.

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    Faarzi Himalayan Bar & Grill

    4.6(25 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Elmhurst
    Full bar
    Kitchen open late

    We ate here for Sunday dinner. I have never had Nepalese food. Very beautiful architecture and art…read morework in the restaurant. The Chef pays homage to his hometown of Kathmandu, and culture of Nepal. Our waiter let us taste the goat and explained a lot of dishes. Puffed pastry with potatoes in the middle. You pour a lime and spices broth over it and enjoy the taste. The food presentation was spectacular. We had chicken wings (Piro Nauni) tossed in a creamy spicy sauce. There a guitar player singing music during our meal. A nice touch! I would definitely come again.

    I've been meaning to check out Faarzi Nepal in Elmhurst and finally got the chance to stop by. Just…read moreto keep in mind that they open later in the day, so I had to wait until 2pm. Once you walk inside, you would never guess the space used to be an Irish pub. It has completely changed into a restaurant. Our server was attentive, and when I asked for recommendations, he was helpful in suggestion what to order. I ended up getting the Kathmandu Momo Cha with chicken and Bhatti Chowmein with water buffalo. The portions were filling, and by the time I got to the chow mein, I was so full that I had to pack up the rest to take home. They also started me off with complimentary popcorn, which was tasty and at the end of the meal, they gave us a small complimentary dessert. Overall, I would recommend this place. The attentive service, generous portions, and complimentary snacks for an enjoyable experience.

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