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My friends and I had a mini 20 year reunion so we decided to dine in the Michelin Bib Gourmand Phayul. The place was somewhat hard to find because there were two locations. For drinks we got margaritas, cocktail, mango juice and butter tea. We ordered individual dishes so we ordered the following: Fried Lamb Ribs, Chilli Momos, Pan Fried Vegetable Momos, Steamed Chicken Momos, Lhasa Fried Noodles with Beef and Chicken. All of these dishes were filling and hit the spot. Portions were huge and took the rest home. I've had their momos before but this was my first time dining in. Great value. I definitely would return to try their soups and other dishes.
We visited here following the 13th annual momo crawl in Jackson Heights which this establishment did not participate in in 2025. Looking forTibetan cuisine on Yelp, this place came up. There are actually 2 locations on the same street, right across from each other. One location upstairs and the other on ground level. This is for the newer ground level spot. Small dining area, but 1 or 2 tables for groups available. Full bar and bottled bear selection. This are some tradional Tibetan dishes,and they do have momo, but dishes seem more a fusion of the Himalayan regions and and other fare. I really wanted to try the laphing appetizer, a spicy, cold noodle dish. I liked the texture of the noodles. The filling was super hot! I am not sure if chili oil was the only thing inside, but seemed like it was. We also had the stirred fried beef with radish which did have a nice flavor, although some of the meat slices were chewy, but the radish and onions were tender. The chicken lollipops, which were originally ordered dry, came to the table with sauce and were not dry. The owner seemed perturbed with us, asking us if we were sure we ordered it dry. The other main dish came out and the correct chicken dish took a good amount of time to arrive. It was very good. Service was somewhat cold and there were no checks ins. We did feel a little ignored and had to ask for drink refills and the check when someone walked by. We were told the check had to be paid at the bar if it wasn't cash (it was never brought to our table) but when going to pay, no one was at the bar. Little confusing. I did not look carefully enough at the check to see if the automatic 18% tip was charged as other reviews pointed out. I saw no signs or anything at all on the menu that indicatred this.We left a generous cash tip. Cozy atmosphere and the restroom was relatively clean. Not looking to return.
Oh heck yes. best momos in all of Queens. really good authentic flavors and incredible spices. i totally recommend coming here no frills cash only and very hospitable. top tier quality while very cheap affordable prices compared to the rest of the area. it's lowkey upstairs in a doorway on the second floor. there's another bigger one across the street but this is the first real one so go here 10/10 A+ i'll always come back here to fulfill my momo cravings
Located above a watch repair store, you'll find some of the best Tibetan momo in town. Phayul makes momo fresh in-house - we opted for the steamed beef momo topped off with chili oil and hot sauce during this visit. Each order takes 15 minutes and it's $9 for 8 momo. Freshly steamed, juicy and flavorful fillings, and quality dough. These are Tibetan momo, so there's an emphasis on meatier fillings. The kitchen's a little open concept, so you can see the momo (and other foods) being made. This spot is a go-to for Tibetan cuisine lovers looking for a cozy dining experience. They also have a second, more spacious location right across the street!
This is only my second time trying a Tibetan place in Jackson Heights. I got the pan fried beef momos and beef with laphing. The beef with laphing was a bit spicy, which I wasn't expecting, but it tasted really good. I usually can't really handle spice but it was a good level of spice and gave the dish some flavor. I loved the pan fried beef momos. Something to note is they have fried momos (deep fried) and pan fried momos. My friend got the deep fried momos and I got the pan fried. I tried both and ended up liking the pan fried more since it was very juicy inside. The servers were extremely kind and patiently explained items on the menu to us. They also leave a bottle of water at every table so we can refill our water glasses ourselves. The interior of the restaurant is so beautiful! It was so nicely decorated and the ceiling and walls were so extravagant.
My friend brought me to try this place and I was not disappointed. This place is a small mom and pop shop tucked away in a building. The space is pretty small and can get pretty busy. I tried the vegetable momos and the vegetable thenthuk and they were sooo good. They tasted even better with the chili oil--which was actually spicy. We got the vegetable momos steamed and they came out piping hot. They were also pretty large and super filling. The thenthuk was hot, refreshing and the hand pulled noodles were chewy. 10/10 experience, would love to try the other items on their menu.
Didn't know there were 2 locations and first saw the sign for the 2nd F one (we only saw the newer location across the street when we exited). Not a good first impression going upstairs, with the carpeted steps. Small place, no fuss, 5 tables. Can see the kitchen from dining area so the place got pretty warm. Was cooler at the table near the door. Food was good. Pan fried momos had crispy bottoms but soupy filling. Asked for a little spice in the spicy pork but tasted mild; tasty pieces of pork bellies though. Liked the egg fried rice - different rice grain, but too simple for the price. Mango lassi is not as thick consistency as I've had before. 3.5 stars. Will try the other location next time.
Their momos, lhasa, and butter tea were so tasty I want to come back here again! They were pretty busy when we entered, but the servers seated us right away. The interior of the restaurant is nice but I think it would be difficult to bring large parties here. I likes their beef momos more than the vegetable ones but both were really yummy. The lhasa was also so tasty. It is on the spicier side, but it went perfect with the butter tea. I definitely would come back here and try more of their dishes!
I've never had Tibetan food before and I loved this spot. My husband and I shared: - Fried Beef Momo - Vegetable Momo - Shogo Khasta - Lhasa Fried Noodle (Pork) - Regular Laphing I really enjoyed everything. I'm not sure if I could pick a favorite because it was all new and different. I will warn you that some of it was pretty spicy. The Laphing in particular really had me sweating. The menu was huge and I would love to come back and try more of it.
It was our first time trying tibetan food. Don't be scared by the old staircase that leads you to this small mom and pop shop. Their beef pan seared momos are juicy and flavorful (they also sell frozen ones to go). We also tried laphing for the first time. It tasted like jelly in a spicy sauce. Not bad but also not great in my opinion. We also tried the tsak sha la kor hot. It is basically beef with radish soup with tibetan herbs. It was light and somewhat refreshing but we would have loved if there was glass noodles in this and perhaps try the shoko phing sha next time. We would come back to try their other dishes and have the beef momos again. Service was okay, please be kind as she is only 1 person taking all the orders and refilling all the sauces when she is not taking or packing orders.
Tried the ground level Phayul today (across the street from the original). The food was just as good but the service left a bad taste in my mouth and the table was sticky. Not only did they automatically add a 18% gratuity (which I was going to leave), on the credit card receipt it was reclassified as a service charge with another line item for the tip. I find the practice a little shady and assume some unsuspecting customers fall for this and tip them twice. Not cool!
We visited Phayul as part of a Queens food crawl. As one of the OG momo places, it was a must. There are several types of momos (essentially Tibetan dumplings) available here, including original, steamed, fried, stir fried, and pan fried. At the recommendation of the server, we had the pan fried, which is a combo of steamed/fried. We had the chicken, the beef, and the veggie. All were super savory and delish. Well seasoned and flavorful. Service was kind and attentive. Prices reasonable. We got 24 momos (eight per serving) for around 45 dollars. They also offer fried noodles, thenthuk, laphing, tofu, veggies, pork, stir-fry, and a number of other Tibetan offerings. Someone stated this spot was cash only, and we came prepared, but ended up paying with card, so that part isn't true. read more
So good! Momos are amazing and a classic here. There are two locations across from each other. This place is very popular and always busy so try to go when it is not as busy! They have all. kinds of momos but the vegetable one and pan fried beef were super good. The chili oil and hot sauce are great, but it is a little spicy. Not bad prices either. read more
This is the second location of this excellent Tibetan spot with the main difference being that this is on the ground floor and that there's more room for larger groups so I would recommended it if you have a large group. We shared a bunch of dishes and they were all reasonably priced and the food overall was very tasty. Unfortunately, my photos did not come out well at all. They have hard liquor here but I didn't bother with any drinks as for once, I was not in the mood for a butter tea. We shared the following- Steamed Momo (beef) Aloo Dum/Fried spicy potatoes Spicy Duck Eggs Lhasa Fried Noodles Tsak Sha Drang Tsel/Beef Cold Salad Laphing (served with garlic & spring onion chili sauce) Chicken Manchurian Chele Khastsa/Fried spicy beef tongue w/vegetables & spicy chili sauce Gyarong pork/Pork slices stir-fried w/vegetables, green onions & sesame seeds As per most Himalayan spots, most people order momos which is one of the reasons why this place has became pretty famous. The momos in particular were outstanding with the closest place in recent memory being Kasthamandap with the texture of the dumpling being very nice and with them being quite jam-packed with filling. The Aloo Dum/Fried spicy potatoes were also notable being much more flavored/spiced compared to most Himalayan spots being closer to the Indian version with a bit of heat which is a wonderful thing as I usually find Himalayan version to be a bit bland. If you're looking for more heat, the Spicy Duck Eggs which are very similar to what you can find in Szechuan spots being made with century eggs (if it wasn't for the onions instead of the usual peppers) were also quite tasty. The Laphing had a nice texture and and was well spiced with the chili sauce having a good kick. The same nice kick can be applied to the well flavored Beef Cold Salad and the very tasty Chela Khastsa/Fried Spicy Beef Tongue which had a satisfying texture being thin enough to be slightly chewy but also be tender. There were three dishes that I thought were just okay. Best of the OK ones was Chicken Manchurian which lacked a good crunch but were pretty well flavored. The Lhasa Fried Noodles didn't have as good of a texture as many other places and also lacked a bit of flavor as well so I wouldn't recommend them much. My least favorite dish and the least favorite of the group was the Gyarong Pork as I found the pork to be oddly chewy having perhaps a bit too much fat on each piece and it was a tad gamey also. The fact that we only disliked three dishes to an extent out of nine (with one of them still being pretty good) showcases the quality of the food here. By comparison to most Tibetan or Himalayan spots in general, the food here is better spiced which is appreciated as I usually find food from that part of the world to be a bit bland compared to similar dishes found in India or Pakistan. Perhaps it is the fact that I like chilis and chili oil but I would definitely go back here and try more dishes (and try to take better photos of course.) Mid 4. read more
My friends and I had a mini 20 year reunion so we decided to dine in the Michelin Bib Gourmand Phayul. The place was somewhat hard to find because there were two locations. For drinks we got margaritas, cocktail, mango juice and butter tea. We ordered individual dishes so we ordered the following: Fried Lamb Ribs, Chilli Momos, Pan Fried Vegetable Momos, Steamed Chicken Momos, Lhasa Fried Noodles with Beef and Chicken. All of these dishes were filling and hit the spot. Portions were huge and took the rest home. I've had their momos before but this was my first time dining in. Great value. I definitely would return to try their soups and other dishes. read more
We visited here following the 13th annual momo crawl in Jackson Heights which this establishment did not participate in in 2025. Looking forTibetan cuisine on Yelp, this place came up. There are actually 2 locations on the same street, right across from each other. One location upstairs and the other on ground level. This is for the newer ground level spot. Small dining area, but 1 or 2 tables for groups available. Full bar and bottled bear selection. This are some tradional Tibetan dishes,and they do have momo, but dishes seem more a fusion of the Himalayan regions and and other fare. I really wanted to try the laphing appetizer, a spicy, cold noodle dish. I liked the texture of the noodles. The filling was super hot! I am not sure if chili oil was the only thing inside, but seemed like it was. We also had the stirred fried beef with radish which did have a nice flavor, although some of the meat slices were chewy, but the radish and onions were tender. The chicken lollipops, which were originally ordered dry, came to the table with sauce and were not dry. The owner seemed perturbed with us, asking us if we were sure we ordered it dry. The other main dish came out and the correct chicken dish took a good amount of time to arrive. It was very good. Service was somewhat cold and there were no checks ins. We did feel a little ignored and had to ask for drink refills and the check when someone walked by. We were told the check had to be paid at the bar if it wasn't cash (it was never brought to our table) but when going to pay, no one was at the bar. Little confusing. I did not look carefully enough at the check to see if the automatic 18% tip was charged as other reviews pointed out. I saw no signs or anything at all on the menu that indicatred this.We left a generous cash tip. Cozy atmosphere and the restroom was relatively clean. Not looking to return. read more
Oh heck yes. best momos in all of Queens. really good authentic flavors and incredible spices. i totally recommend coming here no frills cash only and very hospitable. top tier quality while very cheap affordable prices compared to the rest of the area. it's lowkey upstairs in a doorway on the second floor. there's another bigger one across the street but this is the first real one so go here 10/10 A+ i'll always come back here to fulfill my momo cravings read more
Located above a watch repair store, you'll find some of the best Tibetan momo in town. Phayul makes momo fresh in-house - we opted for the steamed beef momo topped off with chili oil and hot sauce during this visit. Each order takes 15 minutes and it's $9 for 8 momo. Freshly steamed, juicy and flavorful fillings, and quality dough. These are Tibetan momo, so there's an emphasis on meatier fillings. The kitchen's a little open concept, so you can see the momo (and other foods) being made. This spot is a go-to for Tibetan cuisine lovers looking for a cozy dining experience. They also have a second, more spacious location right across the street! read more
1 year ago
This is only my second time trying a Tibetan place in Jackson Heights. I got the pan fried beef momos and beef with laphing. The beef with laphing was a bit spicy, which I wasn't expecting, but it tasted really good. I usually can't really handle spice but it was a good level of spice and gave the dish some flavor. I loved the pan fried beef momos. Something to note is they have fried momos (deep fried) and pan fried momos. My friend got the deep fried momos and I got the pan fried. I tried both and ended up liking the pan fried more since it was very juicy inside. The servers were extremely kind and patiently explained items on the menu to us. They also leave a bottle of water at every table so we can refill our water glasses ourselves. The interior of the restaurant is so beautiful! It was so nicely decorated and the ceiling and walls were so extravagant. read more
1 year ago
My friend brought me to try this place and I was not disappointed. This place is a small mom and pop shop tucked away in a building. The space is pretty small and can get pretty busy. I tried the vegetable momos and the vegetable thenthuk and they were sooo good. They tasted even better with the chili oil--which was actually spicy. We got the vegetable momos steamed and they came out piping hot. They were also pretty large and super filling. The thenthuk was hot, refreshing and the hand pulled noodles were chewy. 10/10 experience, would love to try the other items on their menu. read more
3 years ago
Didn't know there were 2 locations and first saw the sign for the 2nd F one (we only saw the newer location across the street when we exited). Not a good first impression going upstairs, with the carpeted steps. Small place, no fuss, 5 tables. Can see the kitchen from dining area so the place got pretty warm. Was cooler at the table near the door. Food was good. Pan fried momos had crispy bottoms but soupy filling. Asked for a little spice in the spicy pork but tasted mild; tasty pieces of pork bellies though. Liked the egg fried rice - different rice grain, but too simple for the price. Mango lassi is not as thick consistency as I've had before. 3.5 stars. Will try the other location next time. read more
Their momos, lhasa, and butter tea were so tasty I want to come back here again! They were pretty busy when we entered, but the servers seated us right away. The interior of the restaurant is nice but I think it would be difficult to bring large parties here. I likes their beef momos more than the vegetable ones but both were really yummy. The lhasa was also so tasty. It is on the spicier side, but it went perfect with the butter tea. I definitely would come back here and try more of their dishes! read more
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I've never had Tibetan food before and I loved this spot. My husband and I shared: - Fried Beef Momo - Vegetable Momo - Shogo Khasta - Lhasa Fried Noodle (Pork) - Regular Laphing I really enjoyed everything. I'm not sure if I could pick a favorite because it was all new and different. I will warn you that some of it was pretty spicy. The Laphing in particular really had me sweating. The menu was huge and I would love to come back and try more of it. read more
Phayul is one of my go-to spot, offering delightful comfort Tibetan food. Love most of their food options, especially their phingsha. While the laphing is just okay here, the mains truly stand out. Restaurant environment is nice with good service. Definitely recommend for Tibetan dishes read more
2 years ago
It was our first time trying tibetan food. Don't be scared by the old staircase that leads you to this small mom and pop shop. Their beef pan seared momos are juicy and flavorful (they also sell frozen ones to go). We also tried laphing for the first time. It tasted like jelly in a spicy sauce. Not bad but also not great in my opinion. We also tried the tsak sha la kor hot. It is basically beef with radish soup with tibetan herbs. It was light and somewhat refreshing but we would have loved if there was glass noodles in this and perhaps try the shoko phing sha next time. We would come back to try their other dishes and have the beef momos again. Service was okay, please be kind as she is only 1 person taking all the orders and refilling all the sauces when she is not taking or packing orders. read more
2 years ago
Tried the ground level Phayul today (across the street from the original). The food was just as good but the service left a bad taste in my mouth and the table was sticky. Not only did they automatically add a 18% gratuity (which I was going to leave), on the credit card receipt it was reclassified as a service charge with another line item for the tip. I find the practice a little shady and assume some unsuspecting customers fall for this and tip them twice. Not cool! read more
1 year ago
Chicken momos were filling and juicy. The price is a dollar extra for the same portion compared to the original Phayul located across the street, but that accounts for the extra space and ambiance. read more
Where do we begin..... Upon entering, our party was struggling to find anyone to help us. When the lady checked us in she verified our vaccination cards and was told to wait inside for a table to be ready. Then the other server told us to wait outside so we were confused on where to go. Upon sitting down we were handed menus and knew we wanted to try the famous veggie and beef momos. Initially we wanted to order a steamed veggie momo and a fried beef momo. But due to miscommunication only one order of the fried veggie momo came. However, we waited over 10 minutes to try and flag someone down to take our order. Then we waited another 15 to 20 mins for our food to arrive. In this time we were not offered any water or drinks, and felt ignored by the staff. We also picked up that the staff seemed annoyed and dismissive and we didn't want to bother them more. The fried veggie momo was 5 stars but the service really off put us from enjoying the food. The momo itself came piping hot and perfectly crispy. Not too oily and had a creamy potato vegetable filling. Additionally the sauces that came with the momos were spicy and delicious. Would recommend mixing all the sauces together with the pickled vegetables. We acknowledge that this location was under staffed and the summer heat could make people more irritable. However, many other tables seemed to be expierncing a similar treatment from the staff. So much so that one table left after before they got to order. read more
2 years ago
Nothing worth for vegetarians. Phayul was a favorite when I ate meat back in the day but as a vegetarian they don't have anything good to offer. The veggie momo is a potato momo and the saddest was the veggie chow mein that I got to-go. I lost my appetite when I opened the container, I'm not sure what went wrong in the kitchen, the color was off and there was this white-ish grease all over the container. Keeping it 3 stars as the server was nice and the meat dishes were ok per my friends. read more
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1 year ago
Lots of flavorful dishes here. Everything was reasonably spiced and filling. I forget if they accept card or not. But they had outdoor dining which was delightful in the middle of the pandemic. Cool spot, inexpensive food, good service. read more
Went here for the 1st time today. We got the Pomegranate Mai Tai ($5-$6) which tasted mostly like OJ instead of Pomegranate. It was good but we wuda appreciated more of a Pomegranate flavor. I got Tibetan noodles ($10) with beef. The broth is amazing. The beef wasnt overcooked. My friend got the hand-pulled Noodles. She said she prefers the noodles a bit undercooked, more on the chewy side. read more
These momos are the real deal, and it's almost exclusively why I am giving Phayul 5 stars, though I'd lean more towards an overall 4/4.5. We came here on a Friday night in August and they have outdoor seating. It's across the street from their now temporarily closed "secret" second-floor location. We got there around 7, which was just before it got more crowded and people had to wait to get a seat. We ordered the steamed veggie momos (AMAZING 5/5 do not miss!!!), cucumber salad (4/5), shredded potatoes (4/5), veggie laphing (3/5), a couple cocktails and a mango lassie (3.5/5). I piled my veggie momos with the chili oil and took a bite and immediately went "wow". Their dough is so delicious and the potato filling balanced it perfectly. The cucumber salad was refreshing and spicy, but the laphing was a bit bland. Would have loved some veggie protein option. The mango lassie was refreshing (and not listed on the drink menu), though I have admittedly had much better mango lassis nearby at a few of the dosa places. I would definitely return to Phayul just order those heavenly momos again. read more
4 years ago
Really been enjoying Himalayan food lately so went to this Nepali restaurant at Jackson Heights. The restaurant was kinda hard to find since there's two locations by the same intersection... the other Phayul is on the 2nd floor across the street lol. I was waiting for two friends running couple mins late but the waitress was very kind to seat me first. Thanks for being so patient and accommodating! The menu isn't super lengthy but definitely try either the steamed or fried momos! You won't regret it. Seems like the main dish is Lhasa noodles or rice which means something along the lines of "stir-fried". I liked the space and maybe would be nicer if the lighting was slightly brighter as it was too dark even for a summer 6pm. Overall, I would recommend checking out Phayul! read more
This was my first time in this Phayul. I don't know if it's the same owner as the old one. They have outdoor seating area and it us usually packed with people. We went their when it was raining and it is rain proof. We got spicy potatoes(forgot the name), really good, ir was buttery and spicy. I didn't like their ting mo because it was not fluff, i really don't know how to explain it, but you will get it when you try it. We also got lhaping with beef and it was my first time trying this dish and really liked it. Pork belly and mushroom dish looked very different from the picture that was on the menu. The pork belly was supposed to be fried but it was not and i can't eat pork if it is not fried because of it's texture and it smells. So, we end up throwing it. read more
Food: 3.5/5 Considering it was my first time trying Tibetan food, I was impressed. We ordered potato momo, beef momo, spicy beef tongue, fried mixed vegetables and the phayul pork. The potato momos (1.5/5) were just ok. I thought the skin was thick and the potato was a bit dry. The beef momo (3/5) had more flavor but the skin was still a bit too dry and thick for my liking. The beef tongue (4/5) was tender and had a lot of garlicly flavor. The pork (4.5/5) was delicious and came packed with chives and spices! The mixed vegetables (3/5) came with bokchoy, mushrooms, carrots and tofu. It was prepared well but it wasn't spectacular. They have two varieties of hot sauce -one that's similar to hot chili oil and another one that has a habanero taste. Im a big fan of spice and thoroughly enjoyed their hot sauce. I would definitely give this place another try. I overate but didn't feel gross. The food seemed clean. Service: 2/5 There were only 2 waitresses covering the whole restaurant. Our waitress was friendly/nice but she seemed inexperienced. She was forgetful and the service was slow. Ambiance: 3.5/5 Very clean! The interior was nicely done. Recessed lights and crown moldings. Slightly fancy. Great casual spot for friends and family. Btw -There's another Phayul across the street on the second floor. Slightly different menu. This location has a bar. I've never been to the other one but I think it's the same ownership. My friend said the food tastes the same. read more
Came here to try something new and eat! Today was so hectic I forgot to eat breakfast and lunch. I was a bit confused because I know there's a Phayul across the street on the second floor that I've been too and this place is also called Phayul Restaurant. It turns out to be a completely different restaurant. Different meals on the menu. Different ambiance and music in the background. The pricing isn't too bad. The menu is lacking in descriptions of the foods they cook here. The portions are too much. If they gave me half as much of the chicken it would have been perfect. I didn't love my dish, so I'm not taking it with me to go. And it's really spicy with the sauce I added to it, so I don't think a homeless person would appreciate it either. The Chicken Manchurian on it's own is bland and not spicy as described by the hostess, and it was way too salty. Not food poisoning salty, but too salty to be tasty. I didn't want to be waited on, so I ordered at the bar and sat in the least desirable seating area. It's actually a really good spot to sit in my opinion. It's close to the exit, there's a TV over the bar playing hopefully Tibetan music, but it seriously sounds like Hindi, and I can keep my back to everyone else dining here and listen to their conversations in foreign languages! Not that I understand much or any of it, but I do enjoy listening to foreign languages/music. There are some flies flying around and hanging out on the windows. If you can control the flies it would be a more pleasant dining experience. I'm not sure if they're bug booby traps or to prevent humidity, but at the corners of the restaurant there are these cylindrical cannisters. The bar doesn't look like a full bar. When I asked what kind of drinks they have (also after explaining that I eat no dairy) the first thing the hostess was excited to share with me was their mango lassi. I asked if it has milk/dairy and she said yes. Then I asked if they could use an alternate milk like almond or coconut and she said no. Why?!?! She also said there's the sodas and snapples they have on the display shelf. She didn't mention any beer or wine. Maybe because I was being frugal and asked how much extra rice would be. They do have martini and wine glasses upside-down on the display shelves. Not sure if they serve those beverages too or if that's simply misleading decor. I think I'll probably return to their across the street location. I'm not sure about this place. Other customers appear to be enjoying themselves and their meals. Check out my photos for more details. Happy eats! read more
4 years ago
Food was very good . Ordered a lhaphing , veg chowmein for me . The lhaphing flavor gave me similar kick from what i used to have from my hometown kathmandu ! It had a little more salt than i need but overall the flavor was as good.The chowmein was really chewy and delicious !! The service was nice and friendly! Thank you for the service .Definitely coming back !!! read more
Delicious. The noodles were very tasty, sweet and salty with a slight oily feel that was very comforting. We ordered the beef noodles but we did not like the beef. I would order the vegetable noodles instead next time. The noodles were kind of spicy which was nice but there was no warning given. The beef was dry and had no purpose in the noodles. The chicken Manchurian was delicious, the star of the night. It was spicy and slightly sweet. there was some kind of spice on it that gave it an extra texture that was unique. The momos were delicious. We got half potato and half beef, fried of course, for that extra taste. Both were delicious but I preferred the beef. Definitely hit this place up. The food is delicious and comforting. read more
4 years ago
I have been going to Phayul for years, and it has been one of my top restaurant choices to go to in Jackson Heights whenever I'm in the area. I have always loved to look of the restaurant and how home-ly it felt. The restaurant staff are also very nice . My friends and I ordered fried rice, shapta, fried pork, chicken lollipops, and tingmos! The presentation of the food was on point. The shapta has always been my go-to dish because of how flavorful the beef is when drenched with different spices and curries. It always pairs well with tingmos. The fried pork wasn't too bad, but not par with the shapta. Chicken lollipops were a little too salty, but it tasted fine nonetheless. I give it an 8/10 in general for the whole restaurant. The prices has been rising for a while, and it is on the expensive-side for Tibetan restaurants around the area. read more
6 years ago
Came here on a sunday evening for dinner with my boyfriend. This was our first time at Phayul, his first time with trying Tibetan food (I've had momos elsewhere). We sat in the outdoor dining area which had a tent/roof setup and cute light and plants as decor. Food: 4/5 overall. We ordered fried beef momo (5/5), fried potato momo (3/5), beef shak track (5/5), chicken manchurian (3.5/5), mango lassi (3/5) and egg and shrimp fried rice (4/5). Fried beef momos were really good especially with the hot sauce! The potato momos were good, but imo since they are marketed as vegetarian i think they should have a little more veggies inside. Beef shak track is a must try. It is so flavorful and a hint of spice which is a great balance. Chicken manchurian could use a little bit more flavor/spice/salt. Mango lassi wasn't sweet enough for my liking and too yogurty. Egg and shrimp fried rice was really good flavor wise, but rice was a bit mushy - i think they used fresh rice instead of day old. Also they don't have tap water - only bottled. Service: 2.5/5 overall. We came and asked for a table for 2 and waitress said it would be a 5-10 minute wait which was perfectly fine. However the table she promised us was given away to someone else. No one said anything until I brought it up. Luckily another table cleared up for us to sit at. No one will come by to your table and ask if you need anything, or check on how the meal is going. I had to physically get up and walk over to the restaurant to ask for water, the check, and takeout containers. For each time I had to get up. I also had to ask for takeout containers twice as the original waitress completely ignored me. Overall, I would return. Minus the customer service mishaps - i would try to return at a less busy time. Food is good and I hope mgmt can work on their staff. read more
6 years ago
Delicious food.. Excellent waiters.. very courteous and welcoming. Plenty meter parking on the street. Outdoor patio eating . Ordered the Manchurian chicken and the roast beef with chill. Both dishes came with steaming hot rice as a side order. Will defintley eat here again and recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried Tibetan cuisine. read more
Second location of this popular Tibetan restaurant (the original being across the street). Dimly lit interior with both bar seating and table seating throughout. Friday night, was able to snag the last table for two. Unlike the original, this place has a full bar and a good cocktail list. Prices aren't too shabby either, as I ordered both the Tom Yum ($10) and the Ultimate Caiproska ($10). The former is a refreshing but strong gin and tonic with a balanced lime flavor. The latter is a vodka heavy drink with oranges mixed in. For food, settled on the Chicken Chili ($10) and a side of bread ($?). Chicken is decent - juicy chunks of meat that's not as crispy as I'd like. Also the sauce could have used some more flavor and/or chunkier texture. The tingmo bread is always solid; wished they would put the price of that on the menu somewhere. Service took a little time to start, though picked up as the night went along. Value in the food is certainly here; good for a low-key night. read more
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