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Really enjoy the momo from this truck! They are cash only but are very reasonably priced ($7 for 8 large momos - I got the beef ones). The pickled radish cuts the spicy chutney well too. They package it well so it is easy to grab and take on the go! The service is fast. Love making a pitstop here in Jamaica en route to the airport/back home. The actual momo is quite mild in flavor (some of the reviews note they're not well seasoned but that is just how momo is so I did not expect it to have any more flavor). The wrappers are quite thick and heavy but I think that is standard for the momo in the area. Nepali and Tibetan momos I've had elsewhere tend to have thin wrappers. Overall great food for a quick stop and affordable price!
Veggie momos rule!!!! I just had to announce that and here's why: I was originally debating between whether to give three or four stars, but I think three is neither good nor bad, and my experience both times, was good and then bad. The first time I went I ordered veggie momos and ten cute momos came in the tin. It came with a tiny white sauce and a tiny red sauce. I'm assuming the white sauce has dairy, so I didn't have any as lately I'm avoiding dairy. The red sauce is super spicy; a teeny bit goes a long way! You can see the hot pepper seeds inside, if you don't believe me. The veggies were fresh and steamy, the momo was al dente. Quite the perfect ensemble. On the second instance, I wanted to get more veggie momos, but they were out and I had to try something else. I asked if the beef meat was gamey, and the kind man said, "No." He described it to be lean meat used. I figured that chicken was chicken and I wasn't sure which option to get. The man in the truck suggested the beef as it was a more popular option, which I find interesting - in the Indian capitol of JH. I asked if I could do half chicken and half momos and he provided that to me for the same price as if I were to have gotten the veggie dish. I also asked for two reds and 0 whites. I still only needed one red... the other one I'll save for cooking escapades. I tried a beef momo and it was awesome. Perfectly seasoned and went extremely well with the red sauce. The chicken looked funky but tasted good and the red sauce took over - so some I would eat without red sauce. So, why the three stars???? One word: CARTILAGE. EW ! No one likes chewing on cartilage. Though the meats were okay in flavor and all, the quality of each momo was not up to par. I took a bite into a beef one and found myself chewing on what felt like brains..... but it was cartilage around some chewy fat. I then decided, to eat a chicken momo because I was too grossed out to eat another beef momo, and that bite, just so happened to be, was another large piece of cartilage. You know that white long cartilage a chicken has..... that was what I got. Ick!!!! I started to gag and at that point, though I had four momos left and the others might have been okay, I tossed it all out. I couldn't bare the sight of them and from here on in.... I'm all for veggie momos! The truck looks moderately clean. I haven't gotten any diseases or food poisoning so that's good. It's hard to peer inside when the person is further down from the person on the truck. It's not always the same person serving too. The first time it was a kind woman. Amp up the quality of the meats - aka: no cartilage, and I'll upgrade my review in the future. Happy eats! PS - There's a momo festival each year! I think there's one this Sunday 9/15/2019. Check it out!
I do wish I was a little taller But I don't wish that I was a baller And though I'm from the B-Lo I came here with Skee-Lo And enjoyed the Momo from Potala! What an interesting food truck. Serving Himalayan dumplings or something like that? Yeah. I'll take it. I think this is a Yael rec, and I owe her so many amazing and interesting food experiences, so even if it's not, she can take the credit for it (whereas Barbie only takes cash). The guy here is very confident in his own product and was telling me how absolutely amazing it would be with the white and red sauces mixed. A lot of hype from the net and from the dude, and I kinda appreciated that because it led me to rush over here close to closing and try it. I thought it was good but I never thought it was great. Still, for a ridiculously good price and with really nice service and very tasty filling, it's hard not to give this place 5 stars. However it's right next to Sammy's Halal Cart so make sure you try that one. This is one of those 5s that still isn't my fave.
I have seen this cart for about 3 years now and this is the 1st day I finally said I would try it. I kept hearing great things about it and it did not disappoint. The momos are pretty good. The meat momo tastes very nice but the dough is quite thick except in the center where the juice from the meat has softened it. There is no major flavoring on the meat but it tastes 'meaty'. I like that a lot. The meat is like a meatball wrapped in a blanket. The potato meatball is good too but I ate the inside and left out the dough....only because I didn't want to eat too much dough. The hot sauce is very spicy so I mixed it with the white sauce.... a nice balance. The price is great too. They only serve steamed momos though; not fried. . Mera's Tip: mix the two sauces to calm the heat.
Despite it making it's debut last year, it feels like Potala Fresh Food has been around forever. The cart is usually across the street from the Halal corner along 37th & Broadway, unintentionally hidden from the usually very busy 74th street and around the corner from the subway station. While there are a good handful of Tibetan restaurants in the area, Potala Fresh Food seems to be the only Tibetan food cart in the five boroughs. It's owner and frequent Momo master, is Tashi, a mild mannered native Tibetan who in soft English and loud Mandarin tells me he's delighted to have me try his food. He briefly experimented with serving all sorts of non-Tibetan food last year from donuts to chicken and rice, all of which no longer seem to be in the mix. The cart has a lot of pretty random food pictures lined up around the window to suggest there is more variety, but the only thing he's selling are momos, a type of beef dumpling popular in the Himalayas and northern India. And while I've had momos in at various Indian joints in Jackson Heights, something is different about the Potala version. They're steamed fresh and the dumpling skin so smooth, the textures are silky in the palate. The juices from within are soup dumpling like (hello Shanghai!) but are considerably more hearty and filling. $5.00 gets one 8 momos with a bottled water, which by food cart standards is a solid deal. Beware of the hot sauce, it packs some serious heat. The owner also mentioned to me his cart is available 24 hours, but I haven't seen it past 1AM in these parts of Jackson Heights in these last few months. There has also been word of the cart being relocated to midtown (http://midtownlunch.com/2010/05/20/queens-tibetan-cart-spotted-in-midtown), but I hope he doesn't jack up the prices because of Manhattan alone. He has mentioned that his frozen dumplings are the most recommended, which he sells by the sack in increments as little as 20 to 100. They're spendier than the average sack of Chinatown frozen dumplings, but still slightly cheaper than eating them a la carte (pun intended). I would love to see more Tibetan carts around, be it Manhattan or in some other borough. Preferably one that has a wide array of street side Tibetan quality dishes, but when beggars can't be choosers, I'll go with the momos from Potala Fresh Food.
This is my #1 favorite momo.They give 8 momo for only $5 which is super cheap The meat inside is very juicy. I prefer the beef over the chicken. The wrapper is not too thin and just thick enough. The wrapper is also nice n chewy.the white sauce taste perfect with it and makes it more juicy. Always served fresh. It usually comes very hot so can wait 15 min before eating. They are available late at night. .
There's no reason anyone should complain about 8pc momos for $5. Saw some reviews stating the wrapper was too thick. Just so all are aware, Tibetan momos have thick skins and there are certain styles that are even thicker. The Nepalese momos have thinner skins and tend to hold more soup but that's a different story. Get beef (or red meat) momos if they're Tibetan and non-beef for Nepali momos. The chicken momos we got were fairly bland but that's the problem with chicken momos unless you get over zealous with masala and onions/garlic. Also ask for the hot sauce/spice if you don't see it in your box.
Lucked into stopping here after seeing the long line at Sammy's. Simple menu on the side of the truck showing the different momo options. Ordered the Eight Steamed Beef Momos ($5) - fantastic price and the food comes out in five minutes. Despite not holding the box in any proper way, the momos stayed intact by the time I got home. Love the dough texture as it has just a little give to easily bite into. The beef is tender and retains a lot of flavor. The food also comes with two sauces: a tangy white sauce and a super hot red sauce (beware: spicy). Overall a filling meal that doesn't break the bank. Lady in the truck is super efficient - as she takes/makes orders with ease. Great place to stop off quickly after a train ride.
So after work on this dreary rainy day, Instead of going straight home to make dinner then crawl on my comfy bed with a good novel, I decided to stop at Jackson Heights & go on my own mini Momo crawl. I bought an order of the steamed chicken Momos from Potala, and an order of beef steam Momos from Momo Bros which recently located diagonally across the street on 73rd & broadway. Maybe my expectations were too high, I was expecting an explosion of flavors and juicy soup with each bite of these Momos, but I felt they were very ordinary. Yes they were tasty, (although I felt the skin on both was too thick), but I don't think I will make a special trip just for this. Maybe it's just a preference but I think I would rather stick with soup dumplings then Momos, or if I'm really craving dumplings I can get them around my way in Flushing. Oh, and in regards to which is better, Potala's skin was a bit less thick, so I would go with Potala.
This is the only spot I get my momos. The beef momos are the best. With all the restaurants, trucks and carts that sell momos, Potala truck is the only place I go get them. Staff is great and friendly. Location is right across the street from the train station. Easy to get to after work. read more
Still cranking out good momos after many years on the same corner in Jackson Heights. The service has always been great and efficient, it doesn't take very long from the time you place your order to get your momos. The momos themselves are light on the filling and the skins are a tad too thick. These wrappers sometimes will absorb moisture in the container if taken far and expand which is why they are best eaten immediately, however these skins were already very doughy. If doughy skins are preferred, you'll enjoy these momos. read more
I hit up this Potala truck recently on a Saturday morning. I had originally intended on going to the Amdo momo truck, but it wasn't open. I came around 11am and there were no customers, so it was perfect, as I was able to order and get my food quick. I ordered the beef momos ($7). I was very impressed with the pricing, as you can't get much for $7 these days. The momos came out hot and fresh, as far as I could tell. I had to eat them slowly cause they were piping hot. I was starving by the time I got them and I thought they were amazing. This was my first experience with momos though so I don't have any crazy standards. But I have a lot of experience with dumplings and these were banging as far as my standards for dumplings go. The red hot sauce was pretty good. I finished these quick and they were so good I could easily have gotten another order. These are the type of establishments that I'm happy to give out 5 stars for with no reservations. Not too many places in the city anymore where you can get a banging meal for $7 flat. read more
10 months ago
Really enjoy the momo from this truck! They are cash only but are very reasonably priced ($7 for 8 large momos - I got the beef ones). The pickled radish cuts the spicy chutney well too. They package it well so it is easy to grab and take on the go! The service is fast. Love making a pitstop here in Jamaica en route to the airport/back home. The actual momo is quite mild in flavor (some of the reviews note they're not well seasoned but that is just how momo is so I did not expect it to have any more flavor). The wrappers are quite thick and heavy but I think that is standard for the momo in the area. Nepali and Tibetan momos I've had elsewhere tend to have thin wrappers. Overall great food for a quick stop and affordable price! read more
Veggie momos rule!!!! I just had to announce that and here's why: I was originally debating between whether to give three or four stars, but I think three is neither good nor bad, and my experience both times, was good and then bad. The first time I went I ordered veggie momos and ten cute momos came in the tin. It came with a tiny white sauce and a tiny red sauce. I'm assuming the white sauce has dairy, so I didn't have any as lately I'm avoiding dairy. The red sauce is super spicy; a teeny bit goes a long way! You can see the hot pepper seeds inside, if you don't believe me. The veggies were fresh and steamy, the momo was al dente. Quite the perfect ensemble. On the second instance, I wanted to get more veggie momos, but they were out and I had to try something else. I asked if the beef meat was gamey, and the kind man said, "No." He described it to be lean meat used. I figured that chicken was chicken and I wasn't sure which option to get. The man in the truck suggested the beef as it was a more popular option, which I find interesting - in the Indian capitol of JH. I asked if I could do half chicken and half momos and he provided that to me for the same price as if I were to have gotten the veggie dish. I also asked for two reds and 0 whites. I still only needed one red... the other one I'll save for cooking escapades. I tried a beef momo and it was awesome. Perfectly seasoned and went extremely well with the red sauce. The chicken looked funky but tasted good and the red sauce took over - so some I would eat without red sauce. So, why the three stars???? One word: CARTILAGE. EW ! No one likes chewing on cartilage. Though the meats were okay in flavor and all, the quality of each momo was not up to par. I took a bite into a beef one and found myself chewing on what felt like brains..... but it was cartilage around some chewy fat. I then decided, to eat a chicken momo because I was too grossed out to eat another beef momo, and that bite, just so happened to be, was another large piece of cartilage. You know that white long cartilage a chicken has..... that was what I got. Ick!!!! I started to gag and at that point, though I had four momos left and the others might have been okay, I tossed it all out. I couldn't bare the sight of them and from here on in.... I'm all for veggie momos! The truck looks moderately clean. I haven't gotten any diseases or food poisoning so that's good. It's hard to peer inside when the person is further down from the person on the truck. It's not always the same person serving too. The first time it was a kind woman. Amp up the quality of the meats - aka: no cartilage, and I'll upgrade my review in the future. Happy eats! PS - There's a momo festival each year! I think there's one this Sunday 9/15/2019. Check it out! read more
I do wish I was a little taller But I don't wish that I was a baller And though I'm from the B-Lo I came here with Skee-Lo And enjoyed the Momo from Potala! What an interesting food truck. Serving Himalayan dumplings or something like that? Yeah. I'll take it. I think this is a Yael rec, and I owe her so many amazing and interesting food experiences, so even if it's not, she can take the credit for it (whereas Barbie only takes cash). The guy here is very confident in his own product and was telling me how absolutely amazing it would be with the white and red sauces mixed. A lot of hype from the net and from the dude, and I kinda appreciated that because it led me to rush over here close to closing and try it. I thought it was good but I never thought it was great. Still, for a ridiculously good price and with really nice service and very tasty filling, it's hard not to give this place 5 stars. However it's right next to Sammy's Halal Cart so make sure you try that one. This is one of those 5s that still isn't my fave. read more
2 years ago
I have seen this cart for about 3 years now and this is the 1st day I finally said I would try it. I kept hearing great things about it and it did not disappoint. The momos are pretty good. The meat momo tastes very nice but the dough is quite thick except in the center where the juice from the meat has softened it. There is no major flavoring on the meat but it tastes 'meaty'. I like that a lot. The meat is like a meatball wrapped in a blanket. The potato meatball is good too but I ate the inside and left out the dough....only because I didn't want to eat too much dough. The hot sauce is very spicy so I mixed it with the white sauce.... a nice balance. The price is great too. They only serve steamed momos though; not fried. . Mera's Tip: mix the two sauces to calm the heat. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Despite it making it's debut last year, it feels like Potala Fresh Food has been around forever. The cart is usually across the street from the Halal corner along 37th & Broadway, unintentionally hidden from the usually very busy 74th street and around the corner from the subway station. While there are a good handful of Tibetan restaurants in the area, Potala Fresh Food seems to be the only Tibetan food cart in the five boroughs. It's owner and frequent Momo master, is Tashi, a mild mannered native Tibetan who in soft English and loud Mandarin tells me he's delighted to have me try his food. He briefly experimented with serving all sorts of non-Tibetan food last year from donuts to chicken and rice, all of which no longer seem to be in the mix. The cart has a lot of pretty random food pictures lined up around the window to suggest there is more variety, but the only thing he's selling are momos, a type of beef dumpling popular in the Himalayas and northern India. And while I've had momos in at various Indian joints in Jackson Heights, something is different about the Potala version. They're steamed fresh and the dumpling skin so smooth, the textures are silky in the palate. The juices from within are soup dumpling like (hello Shanghai!) but are considerably more hearty and filling. $5.00 gets one 8 momos with a bottled water, which by food cart standards is a solid deal. Beware of the hot sauce, it packs some serious heat. The owner also mentioned to me his cart is available 24 hours, but I haven't seen it past 1AM in these parts of Jackson Heights in these last few months. There has also been word of the cart being relocated to midtown (http://midtownlunch.com/2010/05/20/queens-tibetan-cart-spotted-in-midtown), but I hope he doesn't jack up the prices because of Manhattan alone. He has mentioned that his frozen dumplings are the most recommended, which he sells by the sack in increments as little as 20 to 100. They're spendier than the average sack of Chinatown frozen dumplings, but still slightly cheaper than eating them a la carte (pun intended). I would love to see more Tibetan carts around, be it Manhattan or in some other borough. Preferably one that has a wide array of street side Tibetan quality dishes, but when beggars can't be choosers, I'll go with the momos from Potala Fresh Food. read more
8 years ago
This is my #1 favorite momo.They give 8 momo for only $5 which is super cheap The meat inside is very juicy. I prefer the beef over the chicken. The wrapper is not too thin and just thick enough. The wrapper is also nice n chewy.the white sauce taste perfect with it and makes it more juicy. Always served fresh. It usually comes very hot so can wait 15 min before eating. They are available late at night. . read more
There's no reason anyone should complain about 8pc momos for $5. Saw some reviews stating the wrapper was too thick. Just so all are aware, Tibetan momos have thick skins and there are certain styles that are even thicker. The Nepalese momos have thinner skins and tend to hold more soup but that's a different story. Get beef (or red meat) momos if they're Tibetan and non-beef for Nepali momos. The chicken momos we got were fairly bland but that's the problem with chicken momos unless you get over zealous with masala and onions/garlic. Also ask for the hot sauce/spice if you don't see it in your box. read more
Lucked into stopping here after seeing the long line at Sammy's. Simple menu on the side of the truck showing the different momo options. Ordered the Eight Steamed Beef Momos ($5) - fantastic price and the food comes out in five minutes. Despite not holding the box in any proper way, the momos stayed intact by the time I got home. Love the dough texture as it has just a little give to easily bite into. The beef is tender and retains a lot of flavor. The food also comes with two sauces: a tangy white sauce and a super hot red sauce (beware: spicy). Overall a filling meal that doesn't break the bank. Lady in the truck is super efficient - as she takes/makes orders with ease. Great place to stop off quickly after a train ride. read more
9 years ago
So after work on this dreary rainy day, Instead of going straight home to make dinner then crawl on my comfy bed with a good novel, I decided to stop at Jackson Heights & go on my own mini Momo crawl. I bought an order of the steamed chicken Momos from Potala, and an order of beef steam Momos from Momo Bros which recently located diagonally across the street on 73rd & broadway. Maybe my expectations were too high, I was expecting an explosion of flavors and juicy soup with each bite of these Momos, but I felt they were very ordinary. Yes they were tasty, (although I felt the skin on both was too thick), but I don't think I will make a special trip just for this. Maybe it's just a preference but I think I would rather stick with soup dumplings then Momos, or if I'm really craving dumplings I can get them around my way in Flushing. Oh, and in regards to which is better, Potala's skin was a bit less thick, so I would go with Potala. read more
7 years ago
Best Momo place in NY. Halal and the tastiest, plus the hot red pepper Chile on oil and the peanut sauce is just out of this world. And the Service....... they are so calm and welcoming people. I love them!!! read more
10 years ago
Gimme MO-MOMO's. Took a late night tour of the Queens NY neighbourhood of Jackson Heights and was introduced to this Himalayan/Nepalese food dream pillows from a food cart! So what's a Momo - easiest explanation, a Himalayan dumpling, similar to XLB minus the soup. $5 got you about 9 of these steamed dreams on a plate, they're packed with minced cooked meat and if you like it hot they have a home made hot sauce you can apply that tickles your taste buds! This cart has grown from a cart to an entire food truck and as I'm told holds it down all night if you're hungry until 6am! Good thing too because we rolled up at around 1:30-2am. Easily could have eaten about 3 plates of these myself but if you're interested in trying something a little different (and outside of the Manhattan hustle and bustle) come give Potala Fresh Momo a try! Eatcrest Out! read more
12 years ago
I've only had momos in three different places and they've all been in Jackson Heights in the Tibetan/Himalayan nook by the 74th and Roosevelt traffic hub (think 7/F/R/M/E trains as well at Q32, Q33 and Q49 buses). This cart is by far my favorite. They're always freshly prepared and generously stuffed with deliciously seasoned ground beef mixed with either cilantro or parsley (it's tough to tell). One order costs a measly $5 for 8. This is pretty much a good sized meal which will leave you feeling full, but not grossly so...unless you're a dude and really need to wash down 16 of these delicious suckers. Dipping sauces include a white cream sauce that is very reminiscent of a watered down sour cream, regular soy sauce and what may be a homemade spicy/tangy bright orange colored sauce. At first I found the hot sauce to be a bit much for my spicy tolerance but it's tangy flavor and vinegar content eventually made it grow on me...especially when mixed with the white cream sauce - this mix compliments the beef filling perfectly. 5 stars for this fanfreakintastic momo cart! MOMOS! {3 read more
I've gotten momos here twice and it never disappoints! There's also no reason to complain about the price as you get 8pc momos for $5. Loved the texture of the dough and the beef is flavorful. The momos come with a white and red sauce. Not exactly sure what the white one is but it was good! The red on the other hand is hot sauce (note: super spicy). During my most recent visit they only had the beef available and I ended up smothering them in hot sauce. Overall, they are fantastic. read more
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I went for veg momo but they didn't have any so ended up ordered potato Moms and it's the worst thing here, all they serve you is boiled potatoes wrapped in dumpling with absolutely no taste at all. Next time will try other Momo places around the corner. read more
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Do they sell frozen momo to cook at home?
Yes, you can buy 50 pieces at a time... either beef or chicken.
