Saffron Austin is known for their Indian and Nepalese cuisine, offering a thoughtfully crafted menu…read morethat highlights both traditional Indian flavors and unique Himalayan dishes. According to a close friend, Safran Austin located on Far West Boulevard, is especially known for being the first in Austin to feature a dedicated Nepalese menu I was not very hungry so I ordered the Chicken 65 (spicy deep-fried chicken with tomatoes, curry leaves, and ginger) ...a South Indian specialty. The chicken nuggets were doused in a flavorful curry seasoned and they were super moist and fresh tasting. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. My server, Dipka, was kind and helpful. She offered me water to go as it was pretty hot outside...nice touxh. There are a plethora of vegetarian, vegan, and halal offerings. Looking forward to returning and exploring more menu items...

Good enough food for to go!…read more We got your general white person basics: - Nepalese Momos - chicken tikka masala - garlic naan I will say though that the packaging was fantastic (some may disagree it's wasteful) and ensured that everything travelled safely with no spills in the car!

Came here so excited to try vegan dumplings that are posted online everywhere for this place but…read moreupon arrival was told by employee that vegan is NOT an option . Waste of time - pleaseeee update your menus & photos online .

Monk's Momo is located inside the Pink Flamingo Food Truck Park, one of my favorite food truck…read moredestinations 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.

My first time having Momos in Austin and I chose to go to Everest food truck in Cesar Chavez though…read moreI was recommended to the truck in North Austin. The food truck was small and did have ample seating with other food trucks. There were no clear indication on the prices and spice level nor were we informed or asked about the spice level My order: Veg Momo Chilli Momo The Chilli Momo (as the name suggested) was extremely spicy , at the dangerous level, so they should have let us know. I did love the dish other than the spice levels! the side sauces were spicy too. Having a veg momo on the other hand was making me feel better. I might have to go prepared the next time and ask more probing questions. It is not nice to not display the price along with the menu. You will be only loosing customers with this kind of experience!

Ordered online for pickup…read more I tried the chicken momo's ($10.99) from here and they were amazing - fresh, flavorful, large, and meaty! They come nicely packaged too with two yummy sauces :) I definitely want to try everything else. Not too much to comment on since it is a food truck and I ordered one item - but I definitely want to order more! There are a few tables outside for sitting.

I ordered goat biryani and chicken tikka, but they mixed up the order and gave me paneer biryani…read moreinstead of goat. I was disappointed, especially since I was really looking forward to the goat. To their credit, I called and they quickly apologized and sent out a fresh goat biryani without any hassle -- didn't even ask for the incorrect one back. Really appreciated how they handled it. Chicken tikka: 4/5 -- tasty and flavorful, just needed a few more pieces to feel like a full portion. Paneer & goat biryani: 3/5 -- decent, but both could've used more spice and boldness. For a place called Spice House, I expected a bit more heat and complexity. Overall, the service recovery was solid, but the mix-up and average flavor keep this at 3 stars for me.

This food truck was recommended as a top Nepalese spot in Austin. I checked it out and tried the…read morechicken and egg chow mein combo, and I thought it was really delicious. The prices were fair and the wait time was reasonable. There are so many other items to try on the menu so I'm looking forward to returning!

Absolutely delicious! We came for the momos and ended up trying a bunch of different dishes…read more(including delicious momos). We came as a group of 5 during a soccer match and had no trouble getting seated- they did have the game playing on a large tv at the back but didn't bother us. The staff was very friendly, happy to answer questions, and also was careful to let us know when we were ordering crazier dishes but didn't push back when we said yeah we want to try it XD I forgot to write this review right away and I can't remember exactly what combo of fillings we got with our momos, but they were all great. The chilly sauce one was good though on the sweet side- some of the group weren't a big fan but I loved it I think the spice balances out the sweet. If we didn't have multiple flavors to try I may have gotten tired of it but I really enjoyed having all the different versions. I think the Jhol was my favorite- the spicy sauce was delicous and I dipped some of the other items in it once we finished the momos! We also tried the sandheko ones which were fun and unique- the herbs/veggies they were tossed with were great. We also tried the special khaja set- this was super fun and something I had never tried before. We all agreed that most restaurants in Austin advertising Nepali food usually serve typical Indian dishes plus momos, so it was fun and exciting to have other Nepali dishes I had never tried on the menu! The set was great, the flattened rice wasn't my favorite but it sure was interesting! I'd highly recommend it if you want to try something new! The only dish I personally didn't enjoy (this is the one the server warned us about) was a mutton dish. I can't pinpoint what menu item it is but it was just pieces of mutton with some spices to dip them in. My husband enjoyed this and ate a good portion but I found it to be so incredibly gamey I could barely finish the first piece lol. Absolutely no points off as it was definitely a personal preference thing and awesome that they have adventurous options! We also got a curry of some sort that was delicious, and some great mixed drinks. We all agreed that we absolutely must come back and try more of the massive menu!!

Super delicious and fragrant! When I heard there was an Indian/Nepali restaurant open near where I…read morelive, I was so excited. It's where the old Cici's Pizza used to be! Honestly I wish I could try out the whole menu in one sitting. The only thing is I'm not very experienced in this cuisine, so I had to look up a lot of the foods from the menu on my phone. I don't remember what I got but these are both chicken! It was great though. It's calm and moody inside. The servers are kind and check up on you in a timely manner.

Simple, limited two dish takeout last night -- very satisfying. Saag Lamb was delightfully NOT…read moreoverly creamy. Good flavor. Meat was tender. Extra spicy as ordered. Paneer in Chili Sauce was also good, in the Indo-Chinese fashion of sweet and tangy with crisp onions and peppers. Garlic Naan was fine but would have been better there as is always the case. My previous reviews praised the restaurant while criticizing over oiliness. No oiliness last night. Recommended.

Great food and service. Open for decades serving authentic wonderfully prepared food. I was…read morerecovering from oral surgery. Ordered the garlic naan, samosas and dal Mahrani. Great and delicious choices.

Delicious Nepalese food at a good price…read more Can be found inside cedar store. You order at the register. There's a few tables inside, but it's best to take it to go. Momo and samosa are my favorite. Next door is community garden, if you want a glass of wine or to chill somewhere nearby

The staff were so amazing and the food was mouth watering this place I highly recommendread more

Picture this...heavy thunderstorms...rain is so heavy it literally feels like cats and dogs are…read morehitting your roof. That is what happened today. It is the type of day that makes you want to eat comfort food. Bombay to Kathmandu was the ideal place for some lentil soup and naan. My soup was steaming hot and my naan quite tasty. Walking into Bombay to Kathmandu feels like being transported around the world. The beaded curtains, tin doors and other Indian Nepali artifacts made the place appear authentic. I placed my order with the cashier, who was warm and welcoming. The menu is remarkably diverse, offering classic Indian favorites alongside traditional Nepali dishes, which makes it stand out. The restaurant is known for its momos, curry dishes and aromatic sauces. Importantly, there are plenty of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Their creative fusion items, including curry inspired pizzas are their specialties. My soup was quite generous and filling. Prices are reasonable, and the food consistently delivers big on taste. The staff was friendly and willing to help with spice levels and menu recommendations.

I had a platter of different dumplings and a chicken noodle soup. The flavors were very interesting…read morein traditional Chinese dishes. I ate everything, it was so good. I would definitely come back!