This review is pretty much to-go. I was walking down Jackson Heights and I spotted a young lady…read morestanding behind a table set-up with signs and food. I was visiting my sister and was taking food items to her but this girl had me at MOMOS. She proceeded to explain the varieties. I opted for veggie as I wasn't sure if the meat choices were halal. I asked the girl and she said they were. I then ordered two a piece--veggie, chicken and beef. There was accompanying sauce. Total was $10. Everything looked clean and nuanced.

During the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, my friend and I wanted to try a new restaurant, but a…read morelot of places were closed. We weren't trying to go too far from Jackson Heights, so when we saw someone handing out 15% off flyers, it felt like a sign. Food (4/5) We started with a mix of dishes to really test the menu. My friend ordered the chicken chow mein, beef momos, aloo gobi, plain naan, plus roti. Aloo Gobi came with rice (which wasn't super clear on the menu, so that was a nice surprise). Hands down, the chicken chow mein was the star of the night. We've had chow mein all over Jackson Heights, and somehow this was both the lightest and most flavorful version I've had. It didn't feel greasy or heavy at all, which made it hard not to love. My personal favorite was the steamed beef momos. Even though this dish can sometimes feel boring or overly oily, this version was rich, comforting, and just really well done. Honestly, I could eat a whole plate of it on its own. Some of the other dishes didn't totally wow me, but nothing was bad -- and everything paired well with roti. And yes, I'm a roti girl over naan. I had a ginger tea, my friend had a masala chai, and it honestly made for a perfect girls' night out. Service & Vibe (5/5) The vibe was cute and welcoming. When you walk in, you're greeted by a neon "Namaste" sign, and the dining room is spacious with lots of tables. They also host live music sometimes (not when we went), but they had a TV projection playing music videos, which still gave the place some energy. Service was smooth and relaxed, and nothing felt rushed -- perfect for a casual holiday meal. All in All, dinner came out to around $84 after tax, including two drinks, which feels like a great deal these days. Between the food, price, and convenient location, this was a great way to spend a holiday weekend. I'd definitely come back -- especially for the chow mein and beef momos.

ive never had bhutanese food and i was pretty mind blown by the ezay and sikam paa. flavors are…read morequite salty and very spicy so you definitely need rice but despite almost crying eating this im already thinking about what to order when i come back. they got snooker too.

The Weekender used to be one of two restaurants specializing in Bhutanese food in Queens, the other…read morebeing Zhego. I was a fan of Zhego, but as they have since closed I decided to give the Weekender a try. I should have done so sooner, as despite always enjoying my meal at Zhego, the Weekender is clearly superior. I came with a friend. He arrived before me and texted me "You're gonna think it's closed, but it's not". The restaurant was not nearly as well attended as the pool hall next door, as we were the only diners during our visit. The restaurant is clean and well decorated, and fun corny music videos for what I assume are Bhutanese pop stars play on the TV. The menu is via QR code and features helpful descriptions and photos for those experiencing this unique cuisine for the first time. Bhutan is a small country wedged between China and India and their food is most similar to that of Tibet and Nepal, but it is truly unique and all its own. The staple grain here is a red rice, similar to brown rice with a chewy texture and nutty flavor. Two of the most notable aspect of the cuisine from my observation are their use of cheese- a specific Bhutanese cheese called Datsi, and the "air dried" meats. From the research I've done, it seems that the Datsi cheese is not exported out of Bhutan by law, so this restaurant must either make their own or use a similar cheese as a substitute. Several dishes are served in a thin but flavorful cheese sauce, including the national dish, ema Datsi which consists of lightly cooked green chilis which are quite spicy to be eaten as a vegetable instead of a flavoring. We ordered a mushroom and chili combination with the cheese sauce, which tempered the heat a bit. They also have air dried pork and beef, which is similar to a jerky but the texture of the pork is really difficult for me to describe. The lean parts of the pork are quite jerky like while the fat becomes something like a dense jelly. The texture almost reminded me of membrillo weirdly. The slices of pork come stir fried in a well seasoned and spicy sauce which includes Sichuan peppercorns (called thingye in Bhutan) as well as slices of soft potato and some other vegetables. The food is not unbearably spicy but I did find myself going through a lot of water. I was blown away by the flavors of this food and I look forward to returning to try more. We ordered just these two dishes and certainly had more room at the end of the meal. The prices are very reasonable but the portions are not huge. For two diners, I would recommend ordering 3 dishes to share.

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.

This restaurant presents itself as a little escape to Nepal, but for me, it doesn't quite live up…read moreto what it promises. There's simply too much going on with the decor, making the entire space feel cluttered and congested. There's barely enough room to walk around comfortably. I've visited this place multiple times, hoping my opinion would change, but unfortunately, I still can't bring myself to like it. One thing I genuinely enjoy, though, is their live music. As for the food, I would say it's mediocre and overpriced for what they offer. On one occasion, I even found a small piece of stone in my food, which was both disappointing and concerning. I honestly wish they would put as much effort into food quality, hygiene, and safety as they do into decorating the restaurant. While I appreciate the attempt to create a Nepali atmosphere, I believe the overall dining experience should be just as important as the aesthetics. Unfortunately, for me, the restaurant seems to prioritize appearance over comfort and food quality.

I have recently and I suppose once again realized that a lot of the enjoyment of food is much to do…read morewith the place and the people in the place you eat in. I entered this spot having noticed that there are many Tibetan establishments in the Jackson Heights area of Queens, through which I have had to travel regularly lately. Nepali Momo Cafe is a very small but inviting place, which when I entered was greeted by a welcoming smile. I used to spend a lot of time with a Tibetan Lama in my college days and suddenly had a hankering for Tibetan Momos, which a friend of mine used to call dinosaur momos due to the size that Lamala used to make them. These are not those momos, which is what I ordered along with a combination fried rice. But they were good. I very much enjoyed them, even leaning as they are to a more curry flavor. The beef momos (they also have veg and chicken) were tender and hot and the encasing dough was soft but held the meat and the juiciness well. The combination fried rice was beautiful and very tasty. It had egg and greens and crunchy buts of pork fried to perfection. Not hard, just fun to easily bite through and get even more flavor. They provided three types of hot sauce all of which were good and none of which were necessary. For 20 dollars I got so much food I took some home. Glad I did. But go back I will, and recommend this palace I whole heartedly do.

I have almost tried all the momo places from NY, except this place. This place came 2nd on Momo…read morecrawl, so i was very curious and excited to try it. When we got there, it was little confusing because they took the old Angel restaurant space. Not gonna lie this place didn't look hygenic. There tables were messy, very unorganized. We ordered aloo chop, Beef jhol momo and chicken momo. Chicken jhol momo came first and it was cold. Aloo chop was smaller than we excepted. There aloo chop picture looked way different in reality. Beef momo came fresh and hot, but was dry. I regret visiting this place. I don't know how they were able to get second place in the competition.

Spice Nepal was not quite what I expected. We tried the veg pakoda and chicken momo, and…read moreunfortunately, both were disappointing. The food was too oily and too salty for my taste. We also tried the butter tea, which was not what I expected either. The restaurant was pretty empty when we walked in, which probably should have been our first warning sign. The saving grace was the chicken wings, which were actually good, along with a cold Coca-Cola. Overall, it was a mixed experience. There were a couple of good things, but the food quality definitely needs improvement. 3 stars.

This was my first time ever having Nepalese food so I definitely had trouble choosing from their…read moremany options. We decided to stick with the chicken sekuwa, the salmon curry and a side of roti. The chicken sekuwa was a great surprise, it came with like a puffed rice that was superglue to eat texturally and went great with the marinated chicken. The fries were not expected but very enjoyable as I love fries. The salmon curry was something very different so I definitely wanted to try that. The curry in itself was on the looser end, more like a soup however, the flavor was really good and the salmon was nice and tender. The roti was a lot more like a tortilla than what I was expecting but it was still enjoyable. Overall the food was definitely new to my palate and super light which I enjoyed and the service was great. The food did take a while to come out but the server did check up on us to let us know as well and helped us with getting sauces that we asked for. I can't wait to try out their momos next time I stop by!

This place brought the flavor and Filipino classics to the table! First off, the owner is such a…read moresweet and cool person. She has such an amazing energy when greeting customers. This is what I ordered: Cucumber Calamansi Cooler Avocado Shake Kinilaw (Tuna Ceviche) Sinigang Wings Pancit (+Skirt Steak) Fried Chicken and Waffles Halo-Halo The drinks were refreshing and sweet. The wings had a nice saltiness and crisp. The tuna in the ceviche was fresh and had a coconut flavor. I was obsessed with the noodles and steak. That was my fav! And the fried chicken was juicy and crunchy, paired with brunch waffles. And no Filipino meal is complete without Halo-Halo. It's nice and spacious inside and they do karaoke on some nights. It's a very cool vibe!

A first after invites ro break bread at this establishment. I chise a great night with live music…read morefrom UKissMe. I was the first to be seated in a party of four. Thank you for not making me wait and pouring water for all. A libation was required after the day and a Calamansi Margarita (Teremana/Triple Sec/Calamansi/Lemon)with the rim of tajin. I was delighted and the melodic sounds of the band soothed my soul after it was wound up. And the friends arrived, the OG who first invited me and a new acquaintance to me and my friend who we ould join later. We were famished and started ordering with Lumpia Shanghai and Sinigang Wings. For the main, we shared Traditional Pork Sisig (we discussed the skirt steak and this made the order). I was delighted as the OG mixed the egg into the dish. We had a side of garlic rice and grilled eggplant. I was pleased and will return to taste additional options.

Let's start by saying... 10/10 would absolutely recommend Kam Rai Thai!! The restaurant is small…read morebut spacious enough. The vibe was on point, especially for date night. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was so friendly and charming. I went with a small group and we were able to be seated rather quickly. We ordered so much and ate every bite of it. We had shrimp dumplings, spring rolls, thai ice tea, edamame, mango salad, Garlic style shrimp, Garlic style chicken, Garlic style steak and coconut icecream. Everything was amazing! Can't wait to go back!

I say this is a 3.5 star Thai resto. We had papaya salad which I think was great. Chicken pad thai…read morewas satisfactory, tasted like sweet and sour but more on the sweet side. The chicken satay was flavorful, tender and juicy. Neua Yang is a big thumbs up, the beef was done just the way it should be. Regarding service, 2 servers on a busy night is not enough. A little more light would do better. It was quite dark and the table lamp assigned to us unfortunately was not charged.

Stopped by to try some momos and they were delicious! Chili momos were served piping hot and had a…read moregood crunch. The people at the counter were also super friendly and helpful with deciding what to order. The seating is comfortable and the decorations are very cute. Would love to try other types of momos here, although I'd definitely get the chili ones again too!

Really great momo's with unique flavors - we ordered the Chaat Momo which was delicious & the…read morechicken wings were perfectly crispy, looking forward to going back & trying out the rest of the menu. The service was swift & friendly & the space is simple & welcoming.