I'm not a fan of pan-Asian restaurants but Momo was friendly and quirky. The laksa was yummy although could have used slightly more kick and could have benefitted from a better bowl. Definitely a likeable local joint. read more

I just stumbled into this place on my last day in town. I wish I'd discovered it sooner... I would've gone back multiple times! This little mom 'n' pop restaurant serves Japanese (sushi and sashimi), Chinese (dumplings), and Malaysian cuisine (Laksa, etc.). I asked and the chef is apparently ethnically Chinese, but grew up partly in Japan and spent 15 years in the restaurant industry there. My server (the chef's sister-in-law and I'm guessing also a/the proprietor) spoke fluent Mandarin, and when I revealed that I spoke Mandarin as well, she immediately recommended the pork dumplings. (At first she had simply said that everything was good.) The pork dumplings were indeed good. Very similar to what I enjoyed in northern China. Just be aware, that while advertised as plain dumplings, they came out pan-fried on the bottom, like pot-stickers. I tried the salmon & tuna sashimi, which was very fresh, soft, and delicious. Finally, I tried the laksa with udon noodles. They warned me that it would be a little bit spicy. I said a little spicy to medium spicy is ok... It came out with almost no heat. I finished the whole bowl and my lips barely tingled. I'm from southern California, so maybe I'm used to spicier things and their spice levels have been adjusted for the local palate. I'd say this was the only somewhat disappointing dish I tried, but it was still good. Maybe next time I'd just ask for it hotter or with hot sauce on the side. And I got the goji berry tea, which was served with rock sugar. I didn't ask if other sweetener options were available, but if you require others you might want to come prepared. They do have some vegetarian options. I was tempted by one of their salads, but that will have to wait until my next visit. As other commenters have mentioned, the decor is kitschy and cozy, and I might even add entertaining. There was a knit art installation filling the entire main window. The proprietor was delightful. Eavesdropped kitchen banter was happy, adding to the cozy atmosphere. If I lived in Staines, I would come here all the time. [By the way, you might think the place is named after the book 'Momo' by Michael Ende (author of The Neverending Story), of which there are copies in several languages on one of their bookshelves. But I asked and it's not. It's just a word that's easy to remember and pronounce and has positive or neutral meanings in several Asian languages.] read more

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This is a very qwerky place. Quite small inside but a few tables outside. The decor adds to the charm and overall feel but it's the food that makes this place good. It's mostly rice and noodle based dishes with some sushi meals also. Everything is cooked in front of you so freshness is key to them. To say this place is a Japanese restaurant would put some people off but you will not be dissapointed. It also closes at 9pm so you can get a nice evening meal also. Great place and worth a visit if in the area. read more

Momo Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Staines, SRY

As a dumpling and sushi aficionado, i made this my personal sushi haunt in Staines. Everything, from the quick and friendly service to the incredibly flavourful high quality food, is perfectly in tune with the outstanding interior design and the whimsically pleasant figurines attached to the soy sauce bottles and door handles. And you know what's the most incredible thing about this place? Prices are the most affordable i have ever dealt with in a sushi restaurant, and even then i hardly ate so well. Absofreakinglutely recommended! read more

One of the least welcoming places we've visited The lady that acknowledged us when we entered rather than greeted us should've told us to turn around and go elsewhere but we decided to stay and whilst considering our choices from the menu and we had some questions but couldn't seem to get her attention or help so we chose to get up and walk out read more

If you want a change from Chinese, Indian and pizza I highly recommend Momo's delivery service. (I've actually never been to the shop in person.) The food is great, and a good healthy option compared to other takeways. I recommend their set meals which come with a choice of rice or noodles. Also, the dumplings are amazing! read more

Momo Cafe is perfect place to come for a delicious breakfast and lunch. The café itself is very charming and relaxing with a lovely décor and cool ambiance. Lots of healthy and vegetarian foods that you will surely can't resist. The breads are always fresh and baked every day. read more

I really love their afternoon tea. rather than sandwiches which can be plain they have hot savoury items like wraps and cheese sambusaks, which are so yummy. Decently priced too. A bit stingy with their tea choices as they do not refill teas more than twice which is a real let down. Most afternoon teas are limitless refills but not here so beware, read more

This place looks far better than the limited other choices in Staines. The menu actually looks interesting and original. So I walked in and asked what they had that was Gluten Free. The first person I spoke to did not know what Gluten Free was (it's staggering that a restaurant would employ someone so completely untrained and ignorant - and potentially dangerous). The chef then intervened and said they could not produce anything I could eat. So I left. read more

Really like this place. Been a few times, food is good & well priced. Service is always good too. Nice to have a break from the norm too. :)

Favourite place in Staines to eat. Love the atmosphere with the kitsch decor they used to play music but don't anymore which is annoying! The food is quick and great to eat. You can people watch out of the window too. read more