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    4.1 (217 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Milk Tea
    Tommy Y.

    Delicious braised meats, flavorful fried chicken, and AUTHENTIC boba tea~ Here's what I got: Braised Pork Bento (Lu Rou Fan | 卤肉饭) Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Momo's Milk Tea The Taiwanese chicken is definitely a must-have, such nice seasonings & texture. You get the savory spices mixed in with a nice crispy texture on the fried chicken, it's something I could eat everyday heheh. Milk Tea (I forgot to add boba) and their other drinks are spot-on as well, it's not overly sweet and definitely gives me that nostalgic Taiwanese flavor profile! Service was friendly and accommodating! The time I went there was only one gentleman working the register, bringing food out, and making drinks. All while keeping a positive attitude and efficient customer service, so props to him for sure.

    Monster Snow Ice
    Steven T.

    There aren't many Taiwanese restaurants in the area, so when we heard of this one, we had to try it out! This mom and pop shop is serving up some great comfort food. The popcorn chicken was crispy and juicy and has a great seasoning. The bento boxes were also really tasty as if your mom made them. The shaved snow ice was alright, but made for a cool picture. Definitely try place out and their new location in Fairfax if you are craving Taiwanese food! Apps: Popcorn Chicken Entrees: Braised Pork Bento and Taiwanese Sausage Bento Dessert: Monster Snow Ice Drinks: Momo's Milk Tea and Hokkaido Milk Tea

    Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
    Fay Y.

    The taiwanese popcorn chicken is the best! Juicy and fresh, highly recommend! The staff members are really friendly. I don't really like the sauce of their braised pork rice.

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    Megan F.

    Fabulous Taiwanese food! We found this hidden gem while visiting and loved the fried beef dumplings and braised beef bento box combo. You get a huge selection of delicious food. Also it comes with a special tea drink as well. We arrived before 6:30 because the staff suggested it would avoid the crowds. Parking is busy so we walked from a street a few blocks away.

    Taiwanese spicy pot
    Larry M.

    My daughter got wind of this Bento Box spot, and IMMEDIATELY told me about it!! So you must know that I took her to check it out. She let me review this time, so the following is what it's hittin on!! . Where I am: @momoscafe_dc . Location Reviewed: 4828 McAurthur Blvd., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Popcorn Chicken, Dumplings, Bento Boxes, Boba Tea, Short Ribs, Sausage, Fish Cakes, Ramen, Hot Pots, Iron Pans, Dessert's & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Japanese Takoyaki (minced fried octopus with Bonito flakes-thin, moving, fish shavings, & Takoyaki sauce $9). DECENT. I have nothing to compare this too, but it was ok. A tad bit too fishy, & chewy for me. Their Fried Beef Dumpling (with a sweet chili sauce $7.50). DELICIOUS!! Good, I just needed more seasonings on the beef. Their Taiwanese Spicy Pot (with Angus beef, rice, Bok Choy, a crab stick, mushrooms, scalloped tofu, egg dumplings, popcorn chicken, & a blood rice cake $21.50). STAMP!! Well blended, & seasoned ingredients. The spicy BROTH, put this meal over the top!! GET THIS!! Their Bento Box (with a braised egg, fried cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese sausage, 3 colored corn, pickled mustard greens, rice, & popcorn fried chicken $14.25). The egg, tofu, & corn...DECENT. Just not to MY liking, that's it. The Greens, & sausage...LIJE THAT!! Hearty well seasoned greens, and sweet n spicy protein!! Their Popcorn Chicken (seasoned fried chicken nuggets $8.75). STAMP!! Crispy, juicy, fried hard, & well seasoned!! Their MoMo's Potted Plant Boba (a milk tea with boba jellies, chocolate crumbles, & matcha on top $6.75). STAMP!! Creamy, sweet, & chocolaty!! Their Hokkaido Boba (also a vanilla milk tea with boba jellies, & whipped cream $5.75). STAMP!! Like a vanilla shake with gummy bears at the bottom!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: That Popcorn Chicken, the spicy hot pot, & ANY Boba!! . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Sauce Solo 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

    This is what we got, far from what was advertised on social media.
    Agnes C.

    We drove all the way from Virginia to have their tea pot dessert, however we were sadly disappointed. Besides not having the dry ice effect that they showed off on social Media, it is also a lot smaller than advertised. Furthermore, they used cheap take out plastic bowls instead of the cold- retaining metal bowls, which defeat the purpose of a refreshing, cool dessert. To add salt to the wound the server didn't seem happy to be there. We also tried the braised pork bento, braised beef bento, and the popcorn chicken bento... all of which were just mediocre. Sad , because we wanted to like this place, but it's not worth it going through Georgetown traffic. Ps. Parking sucks and the location is not accessible to everyone.

    Christine H.

    What a hidden gem! I was in the area and looking for a place to grab lunch. Decided on Momo's Cafe based on all the fantastic reviews it has received and it did not disappoint. Parking was a bit hard to find, but luckily we found some street parking not too far away. Stepped into this small, cute cafe and we were warmly greeted by the staff. Placed our order and waited not more than 10 min before our food arrived at our table. We ordered the bento box and a side of popcorn chicken. All of it was delicious. The pickled cabbage was a great accompaniment. I also got a milk tea to wash it all down and I was fully satisfied with my entire meal.

    Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
    Sebastian B.

    Truly a top 5 takeout experience for me. This was insane. Bento box was amazing every single thing was good, popcorn chicken was juicy and spicy , and the milk tea was a good pairing with everything else. Will be coming back.

    Lisa Marie K.

    Great Taiwanese food and restaurant highly recommend- my only thing I felt the bento box they could have added more food..

    Iris P.

    not too pricey, quick, cute and yummy. but not the best service. its more like takeout with a place to eat inside we got the takoyaki and the pork broth for two, which was perfect portion size! spent around $17 per person.

    Stinky tofu
    Helen X.

    A quaint little restaurant that gave mom and pop vibes. The service was good-attentive. Food was delicious. We got the combo meal that came with an appetizer, drink and a dish of choice. I feel that was the best deal. We got a bento and a Taiwanese hot pot. Next time we will probably try an iron plate because another customer got it and it smelled amazing! Parking was difficult though because it is DC and only street parking available.

    Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

    Cute little cafe vibe. Food was p good, braised pork was super tasty and rice was cooked well. Cabbage was surprisingly tasty. Chicken was v crispy and flavorful but a tad on the dry side. Matcha milk tea (not pictured) was also rly good (milk foam delishus).

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    The bento was fantastic... the fried chicken and truffle fries were delivered hot, fresh and crispy... from 15 minutes away! So delicious!

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    Are there any vegetarian options?

    The only super safe ones are the fries and their fruit teas. The more substantial stuff includes eggs or dairy, but nothing entree-level filling as of now.

    Will Momo's Cafe be open on Easter Sunday?

    Yes

    Is it easy to find parking nearby?

    There's usually street parking in the surrounding neighborhood and also a parking lot across the street for Safeway customers - grab groceries while you're there!

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