By far one of our favorite meals of 2026!…read more Tempo Shack is located inside a small shack on the corner of H Street. They serve Nepali street food and snacks. From the moment we approached the counter window, the gentleman taking our order was kind and patient with us, as it was our first time trying Nepali fare. We ordered the Momos, a staple in Nepali cuisine, as well as the Mixed Chow Mein and the Sausage Sticks. We decided to try the Water Buffalo Momo's since we had never had it before. Wow, it was delicious! The Momos even came with a homemade chutney that was full of flavor. The Chilly Momo was our favorite and something we will definitely order again. We also loved the Mixed Chow Mein. This dish incorporates flavors from both India and China. It was such a unique taste and the toppings all tasted very fresh. Their portions are quite generous-- each Momo order came with ten pieces and we had plenty of the Chow Mein left over. Please note that this is take-out only, although they do have limited outdoor seating. We cannot wait to go back! @dcfoodgod

take out window on the side of a building off H street service delicious food. love the soup momo,…read morechili momo, and chow mein.

This is my go to Indian restaurant in DC. Great atmosphere/interior, friendly staff and the food is…read morealways on point. Check out the heritage naan, paneer masala, and chaang (similar to sake).

We wanted to order from Moh Moh Licious, but it literally closed 3 minutes from when we were trying…read moreto order so we settled for this spot. And I'm sad we did, because the food was NOT good. We ordered - Impossible meat momos 3/5 - they were okay...not the best and not the greatest. The flavor was hiding and the momo did not stay in tact at all. The sauce that they served alongside did not enhance the momo at all. Veggie momo 3/5 - again, they were okay. In fact, I think these were worst than the impossible meat momos. Didn't seem like there was any flavor and just veggies mushed together with salt and pepper. Raita 3/5 - way too liquidy for my liking. I thought they would at least provide rice, but no. So it was just basically liquid yogurt with a couple of strips of cucumbers and carrots. Paneer chili 0/5 - the container literally said 'paneer chili' and after 2/3 bites, I asked my friend if this was actually paneer because it was kind of chewy? Of course it wasn't and it was chicken!! I'm vegetarian so I was so disappointed that they put the wrong item in our order, especially since the container explicitly said paneer. This morning I woke up with a terrible stomachache. The food definitely did not sit right with me. I'm definitely going to skip this place and try Moh Moh Licious next time.

After a long day of walking around DC, this place was amazing! The building was unique looking and…read morewe wanted to see the mix of foods. We ordered the following: Chicken "65"- Leaves whole red chili, mustard seed, curry leaves; Chicken Tikka Masala Barbecued cubes chicken breast, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes; Chicken Curry Chicken thigh cooked in a traditional Nepalese style Bread basket Everything was so flavorful. I would definitely eat here again and plan to the next time we are back in Washington DC.

Phenomenal food. I recommend the chicken thali, it's a platter that comes with dal, chicken,…read moreveggies (I don't remember the name of the side), achar (pickled veggies) and gulab jamun (fried dough in milk with cardamom). DELICIOUS. I also ordered the vegetable momos, butter chicken, naan and masala tea. Great service. I've passed this restaurant so many times and decided to try something new today. So glad I did. It's very clean and the restaurant is larger than it looks from the outside. Lots of seating.

I love momos. It's great to have Nepal street food so close. I felt the momos were a little…read moreloose. Good price. I will be back. Great staff. Tip: check hours Most days open at 4pm.

Chicken mono dumplings were delicious. The accompanying sauce was really good too. The dumplings…read morewere served piping hot. It was my first order and I will be back. Order in the back of the store. Nice little grocery store with some take out food options.

The service and ambiance were exceptional. The food was so unique and fresh. I fell in love with…read morethis place and will definitely be returning.

Recieved great Food and service at this location…read more Gave some recommendations for our tastes and spicy levels. Loved the ambiance

This place is actually a hidden gem, tucked away inside of the Liberty gas station building…read more My friend and I got the chicken momo, as well as the chicken chilly momo. The momo's are packed with filling, and so juicy. Dip it in one of the 2 sauces (or both) that you get, and it tastes even better. The chicken chilly momo was my favorite.

I finally tried this place after seeing it all over my for you page. This is definitely one of…read morethose "if you know, you know" spots because you would never find it unless someone told you about it first. It's inside a Liberty gas station right off Little River Turnpike (used to be John Mosby Highway), and from the outside you'd never expect there to be a hidden gem there. I tried the steamed chicken momo, chili chicken momo, and fried chicken momo. My favorite was probably the steamed chicken momo, but the other two were still interesting to try. There's also a Krunch Chicken connected to the momo spot, and honestly the fried chicken was my favorite part of the whole meal. It was super juicy and reminded me of Jollibee because the seasoning actually had flavor on the inside too, not just the outside. I got the 3-piece combo which came with a side of your choice, and a sweet biscuit for around $13. The gravy was super hot which i really liked and the biscuit reminded me of cornbread because of the texture. I spent around $50 total for the three momo orders and the chicken combo. I'd definitely come back for the fried chicken, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way for the momos again. Also, the gas station itself is kind of like a mini 7-Eleven -- they sell snacks, beer, wine, ice, etc.

A local friend had suggested I have a meal at this restaurant, and I confess that the opportunity…read moreto have yak momos was a big part of wanting to visit. We came here late afternoon on a weekday for an early dinner. It was very quiet and relaxing at that time, with pleasant background music and excellent service. We went the "carnivore route" wity yak momos, lamb saag, and skewers of wild boar cubes. We said the food could come out in any order, and the momos actually came out last, because they were prepared to order. The sauce accompanying them was different than the momo sauces I've had at other Nepalese restaurants, but it still enhanced the flavor of them. The lamb saag was intensely green, reflecting a very high amount of fresh spinach. The boar was both crisp and juicy. We were also given some kind of complimentary rings as an alternative to naan. It was pretty difficult to eat all of this slowly, it was so flavorful. The restaurant is a few blocks away from the nearest Metro station, and approaching it from the south, you won't necessarily see it until you get close, because the front of the building is recessed from the street.

In U.S. it is difficult to find dishes featuring Yak, wild boar, goat organs. So you know how…read moreexcited I was when I came across this restaurant. Immediately made a reservation for dinner, though it turned out that the restaurant had lots of empty seats (at 7:30-8:30pm). The dishes I tried: 1. Complimentary Sel Roti: fried rice flour "bagel". Crispy outside, sticky and soft and sweet inside. It was served with some Mula Achar (pickled radishes), whcih was too salty for me. 2. Roti: Feels like it is not whole wheat, unlike the rotis in many Indian restaurants. 3. Roasted Yak: I asked for rare and the restaurant did a good job. The meat was lean but very tender. A little bit gamy which was what I look for. It was served with brown and red sauces; both sauces were spicy, while the red was also slightly sweet. 4. Goat Bhutan: Basically fried goat intestine, goat stomach and goat liver, served with raw tomatoes, onions and puffed rice. Mostly crispy, like it was shallow-fried. The organs were delicious but too oily for me. 5. Brussels sprouts: It was said to be pan-fried but looked like roasted. Savory and sweet. Service was good and quick. Overall, if you like game meats and/or Nepali food you should try this restaurant.

Went here for a birthday celebration:…read more Owner was super kind and attentive. Gave us great recommendations for our first time trying Nepalese food. The roti was delicious, the duck fried rice was my favorite dish of the night, and the variety of momo with everyone having their own personal favorites (yak, buffalo, wild boar, and lamb) made for an intriguing night. Plenty of other dishes I want to come back and try

The food and the service were superb! we've been coming to…read morethis restaurant for a few years and are always happy to introduce it to our friends who live in Maryland or DC who do not have a great Nepalese restaurant. Our friends who dined with us tonight traveled to Nepal three times - and tonights meal was spectacular. The chef sent out a course of sel roti with mooli ko achar and trust me -- the deep fried sel roti with the tanginess of the radish pickle in mustard sauce was a great start. Our dinner order was enough for 4 - with a few boxes of leftovers for tomorrow. First course/appetizers we had the crispy kale and the momo (chickened and vegetarian- both were equally delicious). For our main courses, we had the lamb chops( 3 generous and succulent chops) , the tandoori combination ( both lamb and chicken) along with the Aloo cauliflower/potatoes in curry. We also had an order of garlic naan and regular naan. Two of us had a spectacular cocktail that was rimmed with cayenne! The cocktail was great, but we were both caught a little off guard by the heat of the cayenne. For dessert we had the Rasmali - a cheese based dessert that was a lovely ending . Service was attentive , the music lively but set at a perfect volume for ambiance and conversation and timing between courses perfect. We were never hurried or left without attention. They have this perfectly orchestrated. Our Bethesda friends? They'll drive to Arlandria again thats for certain! Great meal, authentic food, fantastic service and a good value.

Our 2nd visit and a happier memory! Siri was our server, and we got seated on a comfortable table…read morein-spite of being late by a few mins. The place was busy on a Fri night, so highly recommend making reservations. Order included Bison Momo ($16), Blue Cheese Reshmi Kebab ($14), Spicy Nawabi Duck Kebab ($16) which indeed had a subtle enjoyable spice kick to it! Meen Pollichathu ($28) came with a very delicious Khichdi, and the Wild Mushroom Biryani ($24) continues to be a top dish at this place. Gulab Jamun ($10) was a very comforting dessert and a perfect way to end the night! Service was excellent, and food arrived within 15-mins of placing the order. Noise levels on the average end, including a rather loud table next to us where the dude was definitely buzzed. Will continue to be one of our favorite places whenever we are in DC!

Went to Daru on Tuesday, April 21 and caught their all-night happy hour. I was still able to order…read morehappy hour items at 8 PM, which already felt like a win, but the real surprise was how good the deals were. The chicken tikka masala with naan for $10 was an absolute steal. My friend loved the scallops, and I grabbed a tea for $4 to go with everything. Altogether, I had an amazing meal for under $15, which almost never happens. They also have a heated patio that's really cute, making it a great option even on cooler nights. Service was a little slow with fewer check-ins than we would have liked, but the space is cozy and the overall vibe feels more laid back. I didn't even know this place existed before, but I'll definitely be back. Such a great, low key dinner spot to check out with friends. Super cute and cozy and romantic place!