This place is nestled on the busy 74th St. in Jackson Heights, very accessible from the train and many connections to get there. It has a very family-friendly atmosphere. It was packed, so we had to wait a little while for seating. I did not check restrooms but they do have high-chairs for the kiddos. They also have a bar if you're into that type of thing. As for the food itself, we split a Lamb Chilli dish that was very good and beef steamed momos. The portions are huge, so come hungry. I'd come back to this place. Price: $27 (with 20% tip) read more

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The good: fried momo's are amazing! The sauces are spicy but flavorful. The beef and pepper is delicious and addictive. And most of all, there's a nice picture of Anthony Bourdain smiling down as you inhale Momos. The bad: the service is incredibly slow. Prepare to wait 30-40 mins for your meal. The prices are not cheap, but the quality of food is high. read more

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Warm. Snow. Winter. Cabin. Fireplace. That's where the veggie thenthuk transported me. It was so hearty, warm, and flavorful; I really wished I was eating this warm bowl next to a fireplace inside a winter cabin in the midst of a snowy day. Truly so delicious and not a thing I would change in this dish; I loved the assortment of vegetables they used (bokchoy, onion, bell peppers). 10/10 no complaints. Also ordered the potato momos (steamed) which were good but didn't leave me feeling as passionate as the thenthuk. Not as good as ones I've tried in other places HOWEVER, if you're someone who loves vinegar/eating dumpling type foods with vinegar, these would be the momos for you. The combination of vinegar and chili crisps elevated the flavor and gave it the depth it needed. Lastly, we also ordered the white lahping which was the more disappointing of the three dishes we tried. Incredibly spicy with not a lot of flavor, and it probably didn't help that the sauce was a bit too wet to latch onto the noodles. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - steamed potato momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Went here to get laphing and I placed couple of yellow laphing and white laphing for takeout. I had heard good things about this place so I didn't go to my usual place but now i regret it . The laphing was not a fresh one . It seems like it was days old . I don't think they used the ingredients they were supposed to use . It lacked flavor , no taste of garlic or the soy. The texture of laphing was just not right.Like a mushy uncooked dough. Everything was just so terrible , we had to throw them all out . Wouldn't recommend this place for laphing . read more

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I have never had Tibetan food before so I was very excited to try it out. We were seated promptly as we got inside and I was genuinely very surprised as the prices felt like they were too affordable for such a nice interior. - Lamb Thentuk - When I first got this dish, I expected it to be incredibly flavorful as the soup was bright red. It actually was pretty light which surprised me, but I was appreciative of how many ingredients there were. I would imagine this is a version of the American chicken noodle soup, as comfort food. I thought it was interesting that they put bell peppers in here as I didn't know those vegetables grew in Tibet. - Steamed Beef & Chive Momo - I was excited to try this dish, but it tasted like a regular dumpling minus the chives being a thicker cut. Overall, if you haven't tried Tibetan food before, would definitely recommend to go give it a try but I wouldn't expect any crazy flavor profiles that you haven't tried before. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Lamb Thenthuk - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Visited Lhasa Fast Food yesterday afternoon and ordered their beef + chive steamed momos ($8) and potato fried momos ($9). They were made fresh and came out after 10 minutes, with 9 dumplings per order. The beef + chive steamed momos tasted fresh and I liked how it wasn't too thick-skinned. If you love chives, get these momos because they were stuffed with it. The fried momos were more on the doughy side, but paired very well with the potato filling inside. I thought both the steamed and fried momos were delicious! Make sure to eat them hot, or else they'll get too chewy. Don't forget the hot sauce! (not too spicy, tastes similar to sriracha imo) Momo filling choices: beef beef & chive chicken chive potato read more

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The steamed momo and butter tea were a great combo! Tibetan food is light and fresh, and this place does it well at an affordable price!

I can't keep myself away from spicy jelly noodles because they make such a great appetizer and have a nice mouth-feel when you bite into them! My spice tolerance is pretty good but the white laphing can get hotter than you think so beware! This was my second time trying momos and we got the steamed potato kind. They were very standard as far as momos/dumplings goes. Pair it with some black vinegar and chili oil for some extra flavor! The veggie thenthuk was perfect for a cold night. The soup was just right, not bland and not too salty either. It is packed with hand pulled noodles, mushrooms, bokchoy, and other veggies! It reminded me of a hearty chicken soup if it were made vegetarian. The restaurant is a pretty good size and I didn't feel cramped. Although there weren't many people there the service can be a bit slow, but our waiter was always friendly! read more

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The fried dumplings were the only thing I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, everything else fell short. The noodles were gooey and overly chewy, and the lamb that came with them was mostly fat and bones -- and only a few small pieces at that. The Sushi Lapeng appetizer lacked flavor, and two pieces were served completely empty without any tofu inside. The chopsticks were surprisingly slippery and made it difficult to eat, and even the soy sauce was noticeably too salty. The restaurant was at least clean, but overall the visit was unsatisfying and disappointing. I wouldn't return based on this experience. read more

Incredible momos at a no frills place!!! Got some steamed and some fried, chicken and beef. Also got some other fried thing- forgot what it was but it was all sooooo good!! Definitely want to come back for noodles as well!!! read more

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I love their delicious steamed beef momo's! Juicy delicious and yummy. It's great to try their lamb thenthuk (irregular fun cut noodles) in hot soup. I went with my friend recently for lunch Saturday and thought the vibe of the staff was welcoming and friendly. They checked in on us and also were available to answer questions. The food was so amazing that we ate all of it and had no leftovers. I would highly recommend this spot for lunch or dinner. When it's warm, they have outdoor dining. Please check out my photos for portion size. It is tasty! read more

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1st time here, went cuz heard good things abt the place but were we disappointed since we stepped in. 1st of all, it was hot as hell in there since the AC wasn't on. There was only 1 server who was doing everything, including taking payments. It took forever for her to come by & ask if we were ready to order since it was pretty busy. It took even longer to get our food. All I ordered was steamed beef dumplings ($8/8 pieces) which i didn't like cuz it had celery in it. I hate celery! It was totally unexpected, I've had dumplings from so many other places but never with celery in it. My friend ordered shabaleb ($9/4 pc) which was horrible as well. The dough/bread had no flavor, not even salt. Never going back. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Shabaleb - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Ever had one of those moments when you thought "Where the heck have I been?!". In a recent visit to Jackson Heights in Queens I had such a moment. I had not been in this area for a few years so I decided to go to one of my favorite old haunts: Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant. However, it was not this location that I intended to go to but rather the one that used to be a hidden gem in the back of a cell phone store. I walked to the block and...didn't recognize the building. Where there were once older shops there was now what looked like a newly renovated building with no stores in it. Thinking I had somehow gone down the wrong block, I did some googling only to learn that the OG Lhasa burned down years ago! (read about it here: https://ny.eater.com/2021/3/31/22360307/lhasa-fast-food-closes-jackson-heights) Fortunately, thanks to the Yelp app I found out it had reopened as a restaurant only a few blocks away! I stomped over there quickly and was elated to see they were now in an actual restaurant space instead of the back of a shop (though the "speakeasy" nature of that old shop always did appeal to me). The current restaurant is a very plain store front and the interior looks like they took it over from another restaurant. In the front are plenty of tables and seats (they could easily seat 20 people I think) but towards the back is a bar even though they don't serve liquor (at least, not that I saw). Still the space was luxurious compared to their old location. I ordered my usual: momos! These wonderful steamed dumplings were always a favorite of mine in the old days and I was happy to get them again. I ordered chicken and beef momos. When I got the momos home, I was elated to have them, but elation turned to slight disappointment. First, I seem to remember the momos being a tad bit larger in the past. I remember them absolutely crammed into containers where as now they just fit very comfortably in without bunching up. Also, the beef in my beef momos was undercooked. Like, RED. In the past I don't remember this being the case so I was concerned (I wound up nuking them til the meat was cooked). That said, the flavor of both momos was ON POINT. It was the same wonderful flavor and texture I remembered from years ago, and their hot sauce is no joke (I used it sparingly). So, aside from a bit of undercooked shenanigans, I was very happy to find that Lhasa had survived the fire of 2021 and it was great to taste those wonderful momos again! read more

First time trying momos! They were delicious and so cheap! We had the chicken momos on repeat and they were a hit. The service was average, every time we tried to order more it was hard to track down the servers which made it take a while. It was a very casual spot and great for a food tour of Queens! read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Chicken Streamed Momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Found on a busy commercial business street in Jackson Heights, I came upon this unassuming small restaurant. What drew me in was the photo displayed in the window of Anthony Bourdain posing with the owner. Well, if it is good enough for him, it should be worth a visit, no? I ordered the Signature Dish, beef noodle soup, with digit sized noodle, mushroom, glass rice noodle, red and green peppers. Similar to some Chinese or Vietnamese dishes, yet a little different. It was very comforting on a brisk late winter day. read more

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We were in the Jackson Heights area and were craving momos and we happened to be in the same block as Lhasa. Always heard great things about their food, so of course we had to try out their momos. We were pressed for time so we went in just to have momos. We went in the restaurant and it was pretty empty. We were told to sit where ever we wanted. We waited for few minutes yet no one came to take our order or even talk to us. We had to ask if anyone was going to take our order. We just ordered the fried chicken momo. After we placed our order the momos came out pretty quickly. The momos tasted great. They were fresh and very flavorful. Next time I'm around JH I need to go back to this place and try out other food. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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ROACHES IN MY FOOD! this is beyond disgusting to have ordered simple momos and for them to be infested with baby roaches, I have reported this establishment to the NYC food department. Absolutely HORRIBLE ! read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Roaches on my momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I've been here a few times already . Very solid beef momos. Although it can't beat my favorite hole in the wall place (whose name I won't mention here for gatekeeping purposes lol), the ambience here is much cleaner and more formal compared to my usual spot for momos. I got the beef dumplings and I was a little bit disappointed it wasn't a soupy as I'd like. But it was still very good though. I also like their chow mein. Service was OK but I felt like it could be faster. Will definitely come here when I'm in with larger groups. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Beef Streamed Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I tried there vegetarian soup rumblings and I feel in love with them !! But very overly priced and I didn't have cash so they charged me 4 dollars extra which I did not appreciate!! It's a very casual place which is nice if you wanna just go in your pajamas you can, feels super homely! read more

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everything was good food was good but my main concern is they says it's halal but there is no Hala certification on the menu

Long time momo institution in the heart of JH. While there are many options for momos in and around the area, this place place keeps it gangster and old school by serving you the good 'ol hot doughy momos you would expect from a traditional establishment. I consider myself somewhat of a momo expert and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised at how good the momos were. I try to frequent different posts as the plethora of small eateries around the area are too many to frequent in one lifetime. Hence, it was my first time here. Nonetheless, I still prefer Admo momo or mama's momos truck. I will try them again soon. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Give me mo' momos! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I've been holding off on updating my review of Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant, because I have truly wanted to see this business continue to survive and thrive; however, after three negative experiences in a row, I can no longer stand behind my five-star review. Everyone who experienced Lhasa's original location prior to the devastating fire knows how special that place was. My husband and I were so sad when it burned and donated money to the GoFundMe to help in some small way with the rebuilding efforts. Since reopening in its new location, the restaurant has also expanded to other locations. I'm not sure if the expansion has something to do with the decline in food and service at the Jackson Heights (37th Ave) location, but it's been disappointing to witness. We tried to chalk it up to an off night after experiencing very slow service and not-so-great food experiences (tough meat, bone fragments in the beef and chive momos, etc.) a couple of times, but this last time we visited was beyond anything we have experienced previously. We tried to have dinner there on Wednesday night (7/3) with my brother, who is visiting from out of town. It was fairly crowded when we entered, and it was also oppressively hot (like 20 degrees warmer than it was outside). We were undeterred, so we tried to get the attention of the one server who was on duty, but he refused to make eye contact with us or even acknowledge our presence. We made our way up to the bar area so we didn't occupy space between tables, but the server still didn't acknowledge us for at least 10+ minutes. When we finally got his attention, he was extremely flustered, and before we could even say anything, he announced, "We have many orders; it will be at least 40 minutes for food." He then started rushing away again, at which point we asked how long the wait would be for a table. (Mind you, there were several tables occupied by single diners who had clearly finished eating and had been waiting for their checks for a while.) He became visibly irate and said, "I don't know. I don't know. I have to clean tables." He seemed so frustrated and overwhelmed, which ordinarily would've elicited sympathy from me, but his reaction toward us was borderline hostile, so we left and ended up having a lovely experience at Phayul instead. It pains me to say that I will not be returning to Lhasa again, and I hope that rather than continuing to expand, they can focus on providing additional support for their existing staff so they can improve their work conditions and subsequently the overall experience for future diners. read more

First time at Lhasa and quite taken by surprise how immensely tasty their cuisine is. Service was impeccable, because the server is also one of the cooks. The broth for the lamb soup noodle exceeded expectations and mango lassi refreshes the palate after every sip. We were a party of 4 and everyone agreed that we will come back for more soon! read more

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Went with a large group last night, closer towards closing time and the staff members were very efficient and pleasant. This location's menu is limited compared to the Lhasa Jackson Heights location. Dare I say, this location also serves food that is also a bit white-washed in regards to spice levels and flavor profile to accommodate the neighborhood it's in. Loved the momo's, the lamb chilli, and laphing. The noodle dishes had minimal lamb; less protein than an entree usually does. We shared lots of dishes family style and it felt a bit more like appetizers than a meal due to the smaller portions of the dishes. Overall: decent restaurant, attentive service, comfortable space and seating. read more

This place caters to "their own" because there seems to be an unwritten rule that you seat yourself. There is no overeager hostess waiting to seat you. They took another table's order before me, so I had to flag them down, letting them know that I am ready. Momos here are surprisingly good! I had momos one other time, from a food truck, they were awful, dense, no flavor, basically inedible, which kept me away from trying momos and Tibetan food for many years. Back to these delicious momos. I got the beef & chives (steamed) and the chicken (fried). Steamed are a close cousin to "Chinese dumplings" that everyone knows. The fried was good too. It was nice to have both. Someone with a more "Chinese palette" would probably enjoy the steamed more. The lamb ribs chili was good, if you don't mind eating meat off a bone. At times, the meat was a bit dry, but it had good flavor. The noodle soups were okay. I think it's better to double up on the momos and meats, forget the noodle soups. read more

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Maybe *3.5/5 Came for an appetizer of Tibetan dumplings of which we tried two flavors. I'm already a big advocate of momos & these were a nice pick-me-up, although not the best momos I've had in my life. Fried beef momos were piping hot n juicy (be careful of backsplash) -- more on the bready side. They dipped well in the hot sauce, quite yummy. Was less impressed by the chicken and chive steamed momo. Too much chive and not enough chicken, although I like how fresh the steamed version tasted. All this cost $22 after tax and tip, which is a great deal. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Fried Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I found Lhasa through a friend - bless her because this place is the best. Every dish is hit after hit. The fried rice and noodles pack great flavor and the yellow laphing is nice and spicy, has excellent texture, and is my new obsession. The momos of course are the star of the show, with my favorite being the chicken momos (the beef can be a bit tougher to chew at times). The beef and chicken momos are both very flavorful and juicy. There is also an assortment of sauces that pair well with your momos. There is a ton of room inside and the tables are large enough for big groups. It tends to be busy, as great restaurants are. However, the servers are attentive and happy to help and answer any questions. Also - the best part! The beef and chicken here are halal! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try Nepali food! I will absolutely be coming back (and have already hehehe). Something to note is that there are a couple of other restaurants in the area called Lhasa so make sure to note the address to avoid getting lost read more

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When I first found out about this Lhasa food spot, I remember it being a very small hole-in-the-wall type place in the back of some other shop. But apparently due to a fire, they had to relocate. The current location is now a stand alone restaurant which is so much more bigger/spacious. It has a decent amount of tables inside. It's a really nice upgrade. When you enter, you can grab a menu by the counter and sit down anywhere you want. I came here with 2 friends because we were finding ourselves getting a bit hungry, but not enough to finish a whole restaurant meal. So, we opted for momos at Lhasa and it was probably the best decision we've made. We all shared a small appetizer of sushi laping followed by a serving of beef & chive/chicken momo. First of all, the sushi laping is listed under spicy appetizer. As stated, it definitely has a hint of spice, but nothing too bad. But my friends and I totally made the mistake of dipping the sushi laping in the in-house bottled hot red pepper chili sauce that they provide. It was actually quite hot (if you dip too much) and some of my friends were dying from the heat. So definitely a warning to use their hot sauce with caution. Other than that fact, we really enjoyed it. As for the Momos, it was my first time trying. It reminded me of soup dumpling on the exterior minus the soup. The only soup-like thing inside was probably the juice from the meat. Otherwise, the meat is well seasoned. The beef and chives was quite literally stuffed with shortly cut chives, but I didn't mind it at all. The chicken one was very delicious as well. The outer layer of the momos were made perfectly. We all enjoyed it so much that we ended up getting one more serving in the end. And to top it all off, the price can't be beat. It's hard to order 3-4 different things on the menu these days and end up paying less than $15. I love a delicious/cheap eat. You can count on Queens for making good authentic foods that satisfies the soul. read more

The gobi manchurian alone was so good, I would order this again and again, and it's such a huge portion you have at least two servings. The dan dan noodles were alright. The dry beef was also alright (had the wrong impression that they would be hot, not hot), and the fry on the momo was ok, but since I'm not a fan of dumplings, I didn't really care for the taste. Went on a weekend night and within 10-15 minutes the restaurant went from 5-6 tables available to full, so expect to wait a while to close out your tab. Two payments options: cash & zelle. read more

I heard great reviews of this place... before I moved to the current place due to a fire. Me and my friend ordered the White Laphing, Beef and Chive Momo, and Lamb Thenthuk. The White Laphing was like a gelatinous consistency in a VERY spicy sauce. After eating a couple, I couldn't feel my mouth anymore and took like more than half the dinner to recover my taste buds. The momos were good but there was way too much chives and not a lot of beef, which was also pretty tough. My favorite dish of the night was the lamb thenthuk. The broth was flavorful and warming. The noodles were chewy and stayed that way until the very end. My only complaint is that the lamb was very tough. Overall, very delicious for a good price. The waitress was also very attentive as she had to run back and forth taking care of the counter and dining room. Would love to come back. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Streamed Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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After having Beef & Chive Momo and Lamb Thenthuk I had a case of food poisoning which is upsetting considering this is one of the first times I've chosen to eat out locally in some time. The food did not taste fresh and was surprisingly underwhelming considering the NYTs had rated it well. Quality must've changed and I should have stopped eating and left. The momo was not enjoyable. It was stuffed with scallions and some beef but was also distracted with fillings of bok choy. The Lamb Thenthuk had over cooked noodles within a mediocre tasting broth but another disappointment was that the "lamb" was largely just heavily marbled scraps of chuck. The fat was overwhelming and disgusting. The atmosphere was darkly lit and odd. Upon entry the host did not warmly greet and seat me as you would expect. And considering it was a beautiful sunny spring day in the early 70's, I was surprised that the French casement windows they had were not open. The music was great but interrupted with a switch to commercials. I see nothing in this place and will not return. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Beef & Chive Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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We came on a rainy Saturday night and sat outside. Everything was great, although it took a while for them to come over and take our order, and the food took a while to come out. We shared the fried potato momo, veggie thenthuk, steamed beef and chive momo, pork chili, and chicken thenthuk. My favorite was either the momo or the chicken thenthuk! 4.5 stars. This place recently opened back up after a fire apparently, and they have another location in Manhattan. I don't think the hours listed on Yelp are correct- we stayed until probably 8pm on a weekend, so they don't close at 7! They take card but there's a charge. read more

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Chive dumplings and sushi laping are my family's favorites. It's become a staple when we're back in queens! I would highly recommend trying it - it's food you can't get in most major cities in the US. read more

My favorite momo spot ever! The OG hole in the wall location (behind a cellphone shop on 37th Rd & 74th St, Jackson Heights) was destroyed after a fire tore down a row of businesses in March 2021. This location has plenty of indoor & outdoor seating. I have confirmed with the owner that the meat is Halal. Definitely recommend drenching the momos in their hot sauce for that extra heat. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Chicken Streamed Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Lhasa Fast Food came highly recommended as one of the main restaurants I should visit during the Momo Crawl. The restaurant itself has ample inside and outside seating. My friend and I ordered the beef and chive, as well as chicken momos. They were definitely spicier than I anticipated but let me tell you these are some of the best momos I ever had! They tasted homemade and were bursting with flavor. The dough wrapper was delicious. It was slightly chewy which I loved. The momos were also very meaty. I'm going to dream about them. Definitely want to try these again soon! Pro tip: If you really want to turn up the heat, get the red sauce on the side. It's very flavorful. However be prepared, it's fire alarm hot! read more

Me and my boyfriend came around 9 pm and were seated promptly. We ordered fried momos (chicken) and ChowMein (chicken). Honestly we were surprised how the momos came as we thought they were going to be fried on the sides and not deep fried BUT it tasted really good. The ChowMein surprised us even more as we thought the portion was pretty big and it just looked pleasant overall (based on presentation). Me and my boyfriend devoured the ChowMein (attaching a photo, but the portion looks larger in person in my personal opinion) and we also had to take some of the momos home because we already were full even though we came with empty stomachs. I would give the food a 4/5. The service was not bad. There was only one girl working and the restaurant was pretty full as the last table got filled up while we were eating. We felt kind of bad she was the only one on the floor, but she still did a great job and we didn't have to wait that long for our bill. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Fried Momos (chicken) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Delicious and fresh steamed chicken momos. They have chicken, chives, and potato momos, which they make fresh. The chili sauce isn't that spicy as it used to be. Decent customer service and fast paced. read more

The food here was pretty tasty. I had steamed chive momos, fried potato momos, sushi lahping, and veggie thenthuk. The fried potato momos and sushi lahping were spicy and flavorful. I also enjoyed the thenthuk, which is a noodle soup with short, thick noodles. The flavor was pretty simple, but still pleasant. The prices were very reasonable. read more

Amazing food great prices great service. Conviértela located off the subway in Jackson Heights! read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Beef with Chili and fried pork n chive mo mo's - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

We came for the momos, we stayed for the momos. They are definitely worth the hype. Very juicy and perfect to share with a friend. We did the steamed beef and chive. Great prices. Friendly service. We also tried the lamb thenthuk and the chicken chilli, but weren't super impressed with either. We should have just shared three different momos haha. It was a freezing day, but due to the sun, it wasn't freezing to sit inside the little outdoor hut. The interior was at like 90% capacity. Sunday at 2 pm. read more

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Chicken chilli, beef and chive momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York