We ordered the Kothey momo and Jhol momo. Frankly speaking they are really good. Meat is tender and juicy in the momos. It was dripping from the Kothey momo right there when we were eating. The sauce in the Jhol momo is tangy and fresh from i guess the cilantro. Service is good and the person there was friendly to have a conversation. Good place to hangout in the evening. Oh the spicy sauce has a hard kick to it, careful with that. read more

Monk's Momo is located inside the Pink Flamingo Food Truck Park, one of my favorite food truck destinations in Austin. Specializing in Nepali and Himalayan cuisine, the food truck introduced me to a dish I had never tried before...momos. Momos are traditional Nepali dumplings that trace their roots back centuries to the Himalayan region. Typically filled with seasoned meat or vegetables, they can be steamed, fried, served in chili sauce, or even enjoyed in a flavorful soup. Monk's Momo offers several styles, including steamed, fried, chili, and jhol (soup-based) momos. I ordered the steamed chicken momos, and they were outstanding...fresh, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor. The emphasis here is clearly on quality. The momos were served with a sesame-tomato dipping sauce that was deliciously bold...definitely a sauce that gets your attention. The manager was friendly and happy to explain the menu and dining options, making the experience even more enjoyable. Free parking at the food truck park is an added bonus. Courtyard seating provides a relaxed environment. This was a great introduction to Monk's Momos, and I'm already looking forward to returning to try more of the menu items. read more

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We got the fried momos. Fresh af. Fast, friendly, great price, well lit, good music playing. We would like some other sauce options, but it was all very good. We will be back to try more. read more

Monk's Momo - Fried Momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ok I keep coming back cause these fat dumplings are so yummy!!! It's is seriously a party explosion in your mouth!! The staff is very helpful and nice. It's a food truck off of McNeil Blvd... I prefer the steamed chicken momos... it's so good you don't need any sauce!! Try it out but be aware there are open limited hours!! It's worth the wait!!! read more

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Wow. Did I just have the best momo I've ever had in my life? I think so. I'm obsessed with trying dumplings from around the world and I've been to quite a few momo places in different states, but I've never been wowed by any of them. I ordered the Jhol Momo through Uber Eats because I wasn't able to go to the food truck directly. The Jhol Momo was so so so good. It was spicy and tangy but not too tangy, they have the perfect flavor. I ate the whole plate in one sitting and I wish I could have it again today. If you're craving authentic Momo or want to try Nepali cuisine, then definitely come here! read more

Monk's Momo - Jhol Vegan Momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was overly flavorful. I tried the pan seared momo and the creamy tomato broth momo. I liked the one's in the broth better and I wouldn't use a sauce on top next time. There is so much flavor in these and it is just not for me. The service was friendly though and the ambience is nice, outdoors, plenty of seating. read more

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A no frills food truck that serves four momo options: steamed, fried, chilli and Jhol (which I believe has a chutney sauce) We ordered steamed and fried momos, both were quite tasty. The meat filling was packed with spices like cumin and turmeric. The wrapping was nicely thin with the sauces options - the red one was very spicy. Giving four stars because they were good not great. Each order takes about 7-10 minutes to come out even when there is no line. There are a few benches around if you want to eat there. read more

Monk's Momo - Steamed Chicken Momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Kothey Momo 4 pan fried, beef, chicken, small, Indian spices, flavorful Ambiance 2 Service 3 read more

There needs to be more Nepali food in Austin but I'm glad there's Monk's! When we came, Monks was definitely the busiest food truck in the park and for good reason. There's a super simple menu with only 4 options, all variations of momos. We got the Jhol momo which comes in a tomato & sesame based soup. It was delicious! The momo was perfectly chewy and the soup flavorful. Only cons is it's a terrible area to look for parking -- took us 20 minutes. While parking is demotivating to come regularly, I'll definitely be back! read more

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Best momo place in Austin! Been here several times. Service is good. Like the ambiance in downtown with other food trucks. read more

Monk's Momo - Place - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

4.5 stars While planning for the Austin trip, I asked my good friend to let me know of any places she wanted to check out. Monk's Momo was on her list because she wanted to try Himalayan/Nepalese/Tibetan food. Since they only open in the evenings for dinner and late night snacks, we decided to stop by after a show on Friday night. Big plus that this was only a couple blocks from the hotel we were staying at too. Apparently Monk's Momo food truck used to be on the popular Rainey Street but have since relocated to be off East 5th St between San Jacinto Blvd and Trinity St. A momo reminds me of a Chinese jiaozi or a meaty xiaolongbao, Korean mandu or even Japanese gyoza. Momos are essentially the Nepali/Tibetan version of the East Asian dumplings with Himalayan spices. You can get it steamed, fried or with one of their special sauces. They offer two types of momo: chicken or vegan. Chili Momo ($9.99) - deep fried chicken dumplings in a shallow pool of sauteed bell peppers, onions, a hot and sweet chili tomato sauce and sprinkled with cilantro. It's super flavorful as is with the tang and spices, but also comes with a different type of chili dipping sauce (which I don't think it's necessary unless you prefer the extra heat). Steamed Momo ($8.99) - steamed chicken dumplings and sprinkled with julienne carrots and chopped cilantro. This is also served with a spicy dipping sauce. I can definitely understand why these are considered such a popular street snack. Among the seven trucks, Monk's Momo was the one drawing the most visitors that night. My friend and I wanted to have momos again before we left Austin (was eyeing the Kothey Momo), but unfortunately, the timing just didn't align. If you're in downtown, consider checking out this small food truck for some delicious Nepalese/Tibetan dumplings. read more

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I'm vegan and I was in Austin for a client's event (because my company manages marketing for midsize businesses), and I didn't have a lot of time for dinner. Pepe at Monk's Momo was super helpful, friendly, and accommodating, and helped me order the perfect vegan dinner for my hotel room. If you're not familiar with momos, they're savory Nepalese dumplings that folks across the Indian subcontinent love. They're not easy to make, and these were absolutely superb. Plus, the sauces were so well made, they took this meal to a whole other level. So grateful to the team at Monk's Momos who worked so hard for a complete stranger, topping off my experience with a heartfelt, "Welcome to Austin!" read more

Monk's Momo - Jhol Vegan Momo and Chili Vegan Momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was located in an alley next to other food trucks. I have been wanting to try Nepalese dumplings for a while and was super excited to find this in Austin. The menu was short and sweet and we opted for C momo and steam momo. They were both excellent. The steamed ones were like Chinese dumplings with curry flavor inside and the C momo tasted like a stirfry with a burst of flavor. It was very memorable and I highly recommend it! read more

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Omg these were so good! Also best service. I ordered the steamed momos but was curious about the one with sesame and tomato base. They gave it to me on the side for free just so I could try it and can I say they were all delicious. No artificial flavours. Truly tasted authentic. I would defos go back when I'm in town again. The ambiance was relaxed and chill for a Sunday night. read more

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The vegan momo's are out of this world. Service was friendly and efficient, I'll definitely be back!

Wowww, I searched high and low for this truck. I sweated, I scootered, I found it! No longer located on Rainey (as indicated by Apple Maps), Monks is now located off of 5th in another small food truck lot. The beef chili momo were fire! The peppers and onions were super fresh and the service was quick and friendly. It kinda sucked eating these bad boys in 110 degree heat, but yolo. read more

Monk's Momo - Beef Chili Momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everytime I'm in Austin I HAVE to have some of my favorite fried momo from Monk's. They have a small but tastefully curated menu with some of the best momo I've ever had. Don't let this food truck fool you, they're my go to over any fancy restaurant in that are. We always ask for an assortment of sauces, including chili sauce that is fireeee! Try them out ASAP for late night eats :) read more

Monk's Momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

PROPER MOMOS IN THE TRUCK! Spicy chilli chicken dumplings absolutely delivered following a not-so-hard night of gallivanting. So hot, so fragrant, so damn satisfying in the early AM. I mean, honestly, unless you serve me a rock wrapped in steamed tissue paper, I'm likely gonna at least four star your Nepalese momos, but this are truly fantastic iterations. $10, 10 minutes, and you're in heaven. FROM MOMOS, PERV! I swear... read more

The food was good and probably the best choices of food that you can get. The service was good, I would definitely go back to Monk's Momo again. read more

Finally found Delhi style Momos in the States!!!! Being a delhite, I have never found the delhi momos and golgappas here in the States. But in my recent trip to Austin, I found these amazing Momos The stuffing was exactly as we like back in Delhi- the perfect balance of flavors and the satisfying texture. The accompanying sauces, particularly the spicy tomato-based , are often highlighted as excellent complements to the momos, enhancing the overall taste experience. Dishes tried Steam Momos Jhol Momos Fried Momos Parking is tricky. You gotta find a garage and park it there. 10-30$ depending on the hours and days. read more

New owners, new location=food quality going down. I have been a fan of this food truck location pretty much since it's inception, way back when it was on Rainey street. I always get the steamed Momo, back when you feel that it those dumplings were made with care. When steamed, the dough was silky and chewy, the filling was flavorful and juicy. Now the dough has a sandy texture, an uncooked feel. The filling is dry. The dipping sauce is the same and can help you get through the order. But honestly, it's a chore to eat those dumplings when you had them at their best. I had this place at 5 star, now it's a 2 star for me. Disappointing read more

Exceptionally made momos. Affordable. Good filling. I didn't find too greasy. Perfectly warm paired with two sides: chili and mild sauces. I went back for seconds. 8 per order. read more

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I ordered this through door dash thinking that it would be like Thai food and it more closely tastes like Indian food. The sauces were not light and were heavy and creamy. While not what I was expecting or hoping for, the food is undeniably good and flavorful. read more

Monk's Momo - Chili beef momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Momo lovers, do give this food truck a try! They have limited menu. Beef, chicken, and veg momo. You can get the momo either steamed (the classic way), Kothey (pan fried), Jhol (tomato base runny sauce), and chilli (spicy toasted in red sauce, and veggies). These options are very true to Nepali way of eating momo. We tried all chicken beef and veg in steam and jhol. Didn't care for chicken as it was too dry. The filling was dry but the veggie was decent. Liked the filling. Next, the beef momo was the winner. The jhol was tangy, spicy and very very close to the authentic taste you get in the streets of Kathmandu momo joints. I just wished the tables were clean. I know they are food truck but still guys, you gotta make the place hygienic! So three stars! read more

Monk's Momo - Beef jhol momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here for a little "appetizer" while waiting for a table at a sit down restaurant. It was late and there was only 1 person working.... Long AF wait at night but worth the wait. Delicious homemade dumplings. I got chicken and it did not disappoint. This would be great hangover food too! read more

Monk's Momo - The menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place makes mean momos. I didn't get to try a lot on their menu but their chicken momos, veggie momos and jhol momos are really to the point. One of my top recommended food carts/trucks for Austin food! read more

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One of the very few places you can experience Bhutan/Nepali specialty-- Momo. I come back here every time whenever I visit Austin. Kothey momo with the choice of chicken is my normal go-to. The crispy dumpling skin dipped in the spicy however very aromatic sauce is absolutely delicious and dangerously additive. I have no problem devouring 2 full plates of those. But I also love Jhol momo for those days when I feel like I need to calm my face from breakdowns. A solid choice to prove your friends wrong about the equality of food from a food truck! read more

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First time trying momo and it was delicious!!! Great texture in the dumplings and the sauce was out of this world. Perfect blend of spice with flavor. Perfect for an after drinks snack. Can't wait to hit them back up on my next trip to Austin. read more

Monk's Momo - Vegan momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered delivery through UberEats, so probably wasn't as fresh as if I had gone directly to the truck (probably why the panfried momos weren't crispy). I got the steamed beef and the panfried chicken (nonspicy as my friends don't eat spicy). Both were really tasty with the slightest hint of curry flavor. They deliver with sauce on the side, and I don't know why they put so little in each container. The sauce is quite light. I actually really like how the food is not too salty. As I was home though, I did revert to dipping the dumplings in the chinkiang black vinegar I had at home (Chinese habits die hard). I would say I'm happy with this option to satisfy dumpling cravings in the downtown area. read more

Monk's Momo - Panfried chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tucked away near Austin downtown, this place offers the best momo options. I love their jhol momo and their chilli momo. The chilli momo is usually fried. I do not like fried momos. The operator custom made the chilli momo dish with steam momos. If you do not like spicy food, you may want to skip the chilli momo. Nice food truck. The operator was welcoming and smiling when he served us at about 830 pm after a long shift in a Sunday. Music is loud. He could take it down a notch but the food is absolutely fantastic. read more

Absolutely delicious. Never had momo before and this place did not disappoint. Definitely get the jhol, at least on the side

Frozen dumplings from h‑e‑b for the price of fresh momo? NOPE Do yourself a favor and skip this bait and switch scam. read more

Authentic Nepalese Momos. Ordered steamed chicken momos with mild sauce and spicy sauce. It is very rare to find such an authentic taste. The sauce maybe too spicy for some, but was delicious for me! :) read more

Monk's Momo - Chicken momos - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Never had Nepalese food before - we tried the steamed and the fried momos. Both were absolutely delicious, flavor profiles I never tasted before but instantly addiction forming. Personally preferred the steamed, my partner liked the fried better. Both come with a mild orange and a very spicy red sauce Can't wait to try the chili & soup version read more

The best momo I've ever ate. I've tried ones in Houston and Denver, and this wins hands down read more

Great, fresh, unique handmade dumplings! See photo! Great price for the portion, quality, and presentation. read more

Monk's Momo - Chicken momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Monk's is a little food truck is the yard with little picnic tables, and they serve momos! Not only a very cute name, but they are little yummy dumplings. You can get them pan-fried or steamed, and they come with meat as well as vegan options :) the momos have a curry kick when you bite into them, but otherwise are similar to most of your usual Chinese dumplings. The pleating is very pretty as well~ The plates come with a semi-spicy sauce, but the dumplings already have so much flavor that you really don't need it. You can pay with card or cash, and water is available to order. Enjoy your plate at one of the tables right next to the truck, nom nom~~ Coming from Houston and as a dumpling fan spoiled by the Chinatown there, Monk's was nice to try, but I'd look somewhere else for my dumpling fix if I'm back in Austin unless I'm in a pinch! read more

It was an usually wet and cold weekend in Austin when we were visiting and decided to go on a food truck spree leading up to 6th street. The first stop we made was at Monk's Momo and I must say I was surprised - the chicken momos were very good. The consistency of the filling and the outer layer was perfect. Combine it with the spicy sauce and you're in for a treat. Just what we needed to start a long cold evening of eating and drinking! read more

Monk's Momo - chicken momos - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had been wanting to check out this place for awhile. I'd never had food from this region, and so I was excited to try it.. and compare it to regular dumplings. I really enjoyed that I could choose beef as an option, I'd never had that in dumplings before so it was a nice twist. The momos were cooked really well-- they were soft and squishy. The meat was seasoned with traditional spices and the quantity was more than satisfying. I ordered the steamed momos with extra spicy sauce. I'd come here again! read more

Monk's Momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

So. Good. Really good momo, and a great way to end a night out! I had the steamed beef with mild sauce, and I wished I would've ordered more. They're so flavorful and the dumpling texture is perfect! Highly recommend Monk's Momo if you're going out on Rainey St! read more

Monk's Momo - Steamed beef Momo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas