Quaint little spot tucked away at the top of UC Berkeley where a family owned couple serves you like if you're visiting their home. The momos (dumplings) can be ordered steamed or fried and the Momo sauce that comes with them is so good I use the rest of it on my rice for a zingy little touch for the last few bites. Spareribs are falling off the bone fabulous! After a long day there's nothing more satisfying than a delicious meal with what feels like family. Thank you Momos read more

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Stopped by after evening class for dinner on a cold rainy night with a friend because that butter chicken display looked tooo good to be true. The waitress was very friendly and welcoming, warmly walking us through some of the restaurant's bestsellers through small conversation. We both ended up getting the butter chicken anyway ($20), and *wow,* the actual dish ended up being even more delicious than expected. As pictured, it comes with a generous side of rice and a little bit of potato, which complements the sweet and buttery chicken perfectly. The sauce is the soul of the dish, and it was so good I ended up taking the sauce home despite finishing the chicken and rice, because I wanted to savor every last drop of it! If I'm ever in the area again, I definitely want to go back for another meal; Momo Masalas left a really great impression on me. read more

Momo Masalas - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely delicious food' the butter chicken was succulent, tender and soo soo flavorful! The chicken biryani Which we got mild thankfully) was wonderful and so fragrant when it came to the table. Lots of different flavors around chicken pieces and a handful of peanuts and chilis. Thank goodness for the mango lassi! Sweet, cool and creamy to save us from the spicy! The owner/person who took our order was as friendly and sweet S could be. Both dishes were cooked fresh and served piping hot! read more

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The service was great when I came here! The woman at the counter was friendly and was quick to offer her opinions on what I should get, but I stuck to my go-to order: Chicken Tikka Masala. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice and homey. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their plate. Personally, I was not impressed. Not only did the dish seem bland in look, as it was an undersaturated version of the Tikka Masala back home, but it was also lacking in the spices that would usually make this dish flavorful and outstanding. The heavy cream they poured on top also took away from any of the flavors that could have been taken away from the dish. All around, not a good dish and not worth the money spent. I'm sorry, but this place just made me incredibly homesick for the food I would buy back home! read more

This was my first visit here to Momo Masala and being an avid lover of Momo I have high expectations and the flavors of all the food were perfect and beat my expectations by miles! The momo were fresh and so delicious as well as the chicken chow mein and the butter chicken. The owner asked me and my gf when we first walked in if we were vegetarian or meat eaters and I've never felt more validated as a customer! The flavors were on point and the veggies were fresh and the owner was explaining some menu items to us and I felt more knowledgeable about my choices after she had finished; the atmosphere is small but cozy and the owner works so hard every day to provide fresh and delicious food. If you are on the Euclid side of Cal Berkeley campus check out this establishment trust me you won't be disappointed! I will be coming back again in the near future, this has made my top 10 restaurants list. read more

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A Berkeley classic! So close to campus and usually not super full. This is definitely a local hack given how many bad restaurants there are near campus. I almost don't want to post this because im afraid it might draw too many customers and then I'll have to wait in longer lines! This is terrific Himalayan cuisine. The place is small but pleasant. read more

Momo Masalas - Saag Paneer - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious vegetarian food and excellent hospitality. Loved the momos and noodles. Will be back again very soon! read more

Cute little mom and pop shop Indian/Napoli food place in the alley way across from subway. So good!! Chicken biryani 5/5 Chicken tikka masala 5/5 Lamb platter 5/5 Mango lassi 3/5 - it was good but not use to it. It's more yogurt based. Roti - this roti is diff from Indian roti/stone oven. Chicken mono with sauce - 3/5, it was good but didn't taste different than Chinese dumplings. The sauce is interesting though. Would definitely come back. read more

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I decided to venture up to the north side of campus to give this place a try, and ordered in person at the restaurant (they are on Snackpass, though, if you want to order ahead for pickup). I got paneer chili because I'm a huge paneer fan, and then went to wait at some other benches because they had projected an 18 minute wait. But one of the workers (probably an owner) actually went looking for me since I didn't come back in a timely fashion, so I appreciated they actually went to extra effort to make sure I got my order. It does have real chilis which are actually way beyond my very sad level of spice tolerance, so that made it a bit harder to eat the parts that had chili seeds. There's also bell peppers and a large amount of white rice, though, and I did enjoy the flavoring and the paneer overall. read more

Momo Masalas - Paneer chili - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice ambiance and warm service. Food : we ordered johl chicken momos and steamed chicken momo, they were kinda bland but I'm glad I didn't taste that much msg. The momos are big in portion and hand wrapped. I appreciate the sauce and the light broth. I really like the menu and their interior. It gives a very cozy feelings. The owners are also super nice and caring. We will definitely come back to try more items! read more

Momo Masalas - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Great little spot right near Berkeley. Not a lot of places in these shoes open later on Saturdays. I went by around 6 and most places already closed. Very unassuming place with friendly staff. Only a few tables but you can use the ones in the common area outside. The lamb curry was delicious. If you ask nicely they may add a Nepalese pepper to your dish if you want it spicy. It's got a good kick but great flavor. Would definitely recommend read more

Momo Masalas - Lamb curry - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Solid Chicken and Beef Momos, made to order that come in a batch of 10. Took about ~10mins to cook up. The owner allowed us to mix half chicken half beef to try both varieties. Fantastic spices and flavors. I liked the hot oil sauce they gave, though it was pretty mild in terms of heat. Delicious experience! Recommended to all that are interested in trying Nepali dumplings. Street parking around lunchtime was a breeze due to the Pandemic. Takeout only for the moment (due to state guidance). read more

Nice people who make great Himalayan food, especially the chicken biryani! Location is perfect for university students looking for a quick bite. read more

Easily one of the best restaurants in Berkeley. At no other place here have I woken up in the middle of the night craving their food. Great ambiance, some of the best service I have received at any restaurant. I'd you're in Berkeley it's a must! read more

Ordered steamed veggie and chicken momos. It was very really bad. Tasteless and gave my friend stomach ache after eating chicken momos. Sauce is very bland. Not sure why it's rated so high. Waste of money. read more

Love momo Masalas! Have been many times and had to stop back once again when I was in the area. My favorite is the Jhol momo but the pork chili is always a fantastic option! read more

Momo Masalas - Pork chili - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

The staff here is really friendly and caring, and if you're looking to grab a quick bite on Northside, Momo Masalas is as good of an option as any. The portions are generally huge. I usually don't go for rice dishes at restaurants, but their biryani is great - so flavorful! read more

Momo Masalas - Biryani - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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after attending classes, i found myself on north side wanting to explore what it had to offer in terms of the food scene. while looking around, momo masalas caught my eye because of the colorful and welcoming interior and delicious smelling food. the person taking my order was so sweet and had a motherly aura to her, asking me about what i wanted and answering all my questions. the store itself was quite small, but had plenty of seating to grab a quick bite! i definitely want to stop by again to try their momos, which i didn't get to do in this trip -- -- -- pictured: " butter chicken ($17.63) // when i first heard the price, i thought it was a bit steep, but understood the pricing once i received my meal. along with the extremely creamy and decadent butter chicken, they also gave a side of rice, aloo gobi (stir friend cauliflower and other veggies), and dal (spiced stew made of split peas/lentils). the butter chicken was super thick (slightly too thick for my liking) but extremely flavorful and yummy:) -- -- -- definitely give this place a shot if you're looking for quick bite of authentic nepalese and indian cuisine read more

Momo Masalas - a plate of masalas and rice - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cozy little spot tucked away in North side Berkeley ran by the sweetest staff! The food is delicious and clearly made with love. The biryanis are a favorite with my household. read more

This place is so freakin' good! The food is exquisite! The portions may seem small for the price, but it's super filling for both body and soul! Highly recommend the momos (dumplings) johl (served in a curry soup), which is usually what I get. I recently decided to venture away from the momos and got a matar paneer that was absolutely divine. Super excited to explore the rest of the menu! Super convenient if you're on the north/east side of UCBerkeley - one of my favorite lunch spots! Seating is limited, so you may have to wait or take your food to-go. read more

Momo Masalas - Chicken momo and matar paneer with rice - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tucked away among various other small eateries on the Northside of campus, Momo Masalas is serving up exactly what you'd think: delicious momos! I placed my order for takeout online and my order was hot and ready right on time. Service was friendly when I picked up too! Their veggie momos were flavorful and delicious. Absolutely no complaints. Their aloo govi was the same. I only wish there was more of it! Really solid Indian/Nepalese spot in North Berkeley. Try 'em out! Found parking across the street on Hearst, which made it really easy to hop in and out quick. read more

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Momo Masalas definitively (and I do not say this lightly) has my hand in marriage. Nestled in a small, cozy corner of Northside Berkeley Campus, this restaurant has been singlehandedly airlifting me through my college education since I first happened upon it in Fall 2020. I am writing this review in hopes that some of you will come and give this small, family-owned restaurant some much-needed love because I have absolutely no complaints about this place. The customer service is amazing, and the owner Khendu and the rest of the staff have always been super friendly and welcoming to me and my friends whenever we stop by. The home-style Indian food is both affordable and delicious -- I've tried the samosas as well as the chicken/lamb curry but I have to recommend the chili paneer. The spices and seasoning were fantastic, and an excellent meal especially during the colder months (along with a warm cup of chai to go with it). Logistically the parking is relatively accommodating since there is street parking on both Hearst and Ridge Road, and it's super easy to hop in and out especially if you order to-go. I sincerely hope that more people are willing to give this place a shot because it's one of my best discoveries since coming to Berkeley. read more

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Since the name of this place is MoMo, I decided to try the momos, a type of dumpling. For $10, I got 10 chicken momos which is a pretty reasonable price. However, I was disappointed by the quality of the them. The filling had a nice flavor. It was meaty and savory and went well with the brightness of the tomato chutney that it came with. The tomato chutney was super fresh tasting and was really good. What ruined the momos was the wrapping. The wrapping was hard and rubbery on the outside, and a bit soggy on the inside. Instead of coming here for momos, I would probably just go to a Chinese restaurant and get dumplings because I couldn't really tell a difference between momos and Chinese dumplings. Everyone else that I saw eating here got curries instead on the momos, so I'm probably going to try the curry the next time I come here. read more

This is one of the most hidden gems on Northside. It's hidden away in a food alley but it's a great place to visit. The service was friendly and the workers automatically made me feel welcomed and at home. They had some of the best food I've had in awhile. I also tried their chai tea which was delicious. There is plenty of outdoor seating but if you do sit outside, the place has a quiet peaceful vibe to it. (See picture attached). If you're by campus and looking for an unique place to eat at, look no further! read more

Momo Masalas - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time? Get Butter Chicken. Trust me. I'm a regular. (It comes with rice and veggies too but if you need more rice, you can add them on your side too.) Your welcome, and hope you enjoy your meal. read more

Momo Masalas - a close up of a meal in a styrofoam container - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

The best restaurant in not just Northside, but probably all of Berkeley. Prices are fairly reasonable for food quality, staff is super nice and remembers all the regulars. Ambience and interior are fantastic. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Sweetest staff EVER. Even gave me chai on a cold rainy day on the house. The paneer chili is better than my mother's cooking. Absolutely heavenly, spicy, flavorful and generous in portion. That's the only dish I really recommend here though, the other stuff is pretty mediocre. Food is also a bit pricey. Lots of seating in the little Hearst food complex area too if you're interested in seeing the foot traffic (usually frequented by computer science students) read more

Momo Masalas - Paneer Chilli - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This was a couple of my peers and my go-to spot in grad school. It's a down to earth family owned restaurant (the mom is usually the host, the dad is the cook, and the daughter sometimes help out). They are very hospital and will treat you like you're their guest to their house. The food is different from everything else in the area because it has a home-made and genuine feel. I once came before opening, and started leaving when I realized it was close. The owner saw me, and told me to come in and tell her what I wanted. I asked for my favorite - samosas. She hosted me and served up the best samosas I've had. My other favorite recipe is their tika masala chicken. I have not yet, after 2 years of searching, find a better tika masala mix. The creaminess and spiciness is the perfect balance. read more

Eating here ruined every other indian/Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant I've eaten at before everything was so good and the women working was the sweetest lady and a joy to be around. I swear the combination of richness, spices, and love they must cook with is out of this freaking world! I'm lucky this place isn't in my town cause I'd be there every day read more

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This is a solid budget lunch spot for undergraduates and graduate students alike. A friend and I popped in here during lunch rush (~12:15 pm) and they ran out of fresh momo's so we opted for the chicken plates. (Momo's, they said, would be ready in 10 minutes since fresh ones were still being steamed.) For a little over $10 you can get a whole plate of chicken (ask for half chicken curry, half chicken tikka masala), rice, and dal in under a minute. The flavoring was on the slightly blander side, but no real complaints there given the budget. Chicken curry was very tender and cooked with dark meat; the chicken tikka masala was very buttery and cooked with breast meat. The white rice is on the mushy side and almost resembled sticky rice to me. I also asked to taste the vegetarian option (chickpea and some kind of tuscan kale, it seemed), and it was yummy but not too memorable. Khendu is the name of the owner -- she was very sweet and attentive to us, even offering us some delicious chai after we had paid and sat down. So nice of her! I would gladly recommend Momo Masalas to students and professionals alike. Come here for a filling lunch in a clean environment with friendly, mom-and-pop service. read more

Momo Masalas - Chicken Curry and chicken tikka masala (Chicken plate) - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Really nice place for authentic nepalese food near UC Berkeley. Definitely must a try. read more

Momo Masalas - The chicken chilli in this place is really really good. It's kinda spicy but that's what a chilli is supposed to be. - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is my absolute favorite place to eat. My go-to dish is the Chicken Tikka Masala, and it's always top-tier. I heard about it when I was asking around for food recs close to campus, and I have never looked back. It is absolutely some of the best Himalayan/Nepalese food I have e v e r had. The service is always impeccable as well! Khendu (store owner) is the kindest woman you will ever meet. I will order on snackpass usually, and if I stop in way before the food is supposed to be done and it's not super busy, they'll make it faster and bring it out. Khendu has an eye for faces and will make you feel so at home. It's a really cute restaurant, definitely small but there's an amazing outdoor eating area that Momo Masalas shares with a few other restaurants, and the indoor eating area is cozy and cared for. It's absolutely my favorite place to go if I have a long break between classes and need some good, filling food!!! read more

Love the chills chicken. Definitely strongly recommended. The lady owner is really nice and sweet, and I never had a bad meal here. read more

Momo Masalas - Chilli Chicken - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best meal I've had in a longgg time and one of the best spots near Berkeley campus. The veggie momos had a complex and amazing flavor. They lady serving me also spoke with me like I was her daughter and it was so heartwarming. read more

Momo Masalas - Veggie Momos - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

The best indian food in Berkeley. I've been here every other day for lunch/ dinner and they don't miss. Favorites all chili chicken, Momos, and chicken tikka. read more

It is my greatest regret to say that I didn't enjoy the Momos. I came in super hungry and really wanted momos. One can reasonably assume that beef momos cannot go wrong especially when there is a Tibetan/Nepalese chef that makes it. But I was never more wrong. The beef used for the filling was PINK in color, had a sour and gamy taste as well. The meat/filling is the essence of a Momo, and once you have a cheap meat that is not of quality, then your only chance of saving the food is to have exceptional seasonings for the marination. Sadly, it didn't come through at all on the beef Momo. The beef was sour and did not have enough seasoning or soup. I couldn't cover momo with enough sauce to cover the bad taste. So I'm really really surprised! My first thought was that I came on a bad day. But even on a bad day, I don't think you can go this wrong with beef Momo. The chicken momo on the other hand had Indian spices, which I really don't like and think is an abomination to Momo, but tasted far better than the beef Momo. This came as a surprise to me, but the chicken momo had soup to slurp on and so it became the only saving grace. Apart from the momos, the service is great. The Tibetan gentlelady is really sweet and courteous. I really liked how she was engaging and humble with the customers. To anyone wondering about the 5 star given my review, I give it with full disclosure that it is a very biased one as I don't intend to ruin the algorithm for a small restaurant run by Tibetans or people from the Himalaya. I just think people can skip on the beef momo in this spot, because there are better momos in Berkeley. The Indian food looked delicious, so I might try that the next time. read more

First time and I love Veggie Momo jhol! If you like Chinese boiled dumplings and tomato soup, you'll like this. read more

Momo Masalas - Vegetable Momo Jhol - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Stopped in here because the place I was looking for was closed and honestly, it was the best decision ever. I was in a little bit of a rush and was about to give up on my food when the owner came out and told me it would just be a little bit longer and even insisted I take a Lacroix for the slightly longer than usual wait as they were busy that day! The people that own this restaurant are so kind and really care about their customers. The food was incredible. I went with what was recommended by one of the staff there and I cannot wait to go back and try the four other things that were catching my eye at the time. I will be here again! read more

Small little restaurant located near UC Berkeley's Soda Hall. It's honestly my first time having food north side of Berkeley and it was delicious (and I'm a senior)! I had the veggie platter (with the egg) and it was filling. The eggplant was cooked to perfection! Price was 8.99+tax, cheaper than other places in Berkeley. It's a score for me! The owner is so cute and she really does feel like a mom away from home (yeah, I miss my momma hahaha). SUSTAINABILITY CORNER: Everything from the utensils, platter, condiments to the water cup were reusable! bonus: there are also reusable chopsticks - which you don't normally find at a small business like this. read more

Momo Masalas - Veggie platter - gone! - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I mostly come here for the samosas - they run out so quickly :( They're fairly standard as far as samosas go, but it's probably my favorite snack to pick up in the area. Aside from the samosas, I've also gotten their lamb curry before, which was sorta meh, but it came with a very cozy soup and was a nice break from all the asian food in northside asian ghetto. read more