I was so excited to try this place, but didn't find it to be what I expected. We tried the tandoori chicken momo, veggie jhol momo, and the veggie biryani. The tandoori chicken momo was the tastiest, by far. But all, seemed to be a bit bland? Even the biryani, which I usually find bursting with flavor, was a let down. Staff was friendly and quick! The ambiance was relaxed. We sat outside on a nice day, and they had nice seating that allowed our dog. read more

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Based on the name, momos are clearly the go-to order from here. I usually order takeout from Momo World, which does affect the quality a little I think. Dumplings are always going to taste better fresh versus 30 minutes later after delivery. While I think the other menu items taste fine, the momos are in a league of their own. There are spots with better briyani and curries you can order from, but nobody does momos does as well as they do in Chicago. read more

Omg so many delicious options. This is definitely a favorite spot to get takeout from during a long night shift. My friends and I would order from here several times and every vegetarian option was a hit. If you're in the mood for momos (or you've never tried them), give this place a try! Momos are Nepalese specialty dishes. Have only ever ordered from here, but sure it would be even better in person. read more

You're not going to find Himalayan street food every day, but you will in Chicago's university village area. Food is Nepali and there's some spices here that really flavor the momos (dumplings) and other items on the menu here. Try the momos fried or steamed with all different fillings like chicken, veggie, pork, and more. I tried the set to try a little bit of everything and it's great if you're hungry. The rice is fluffy, curry always hits home, and veggies a nice complement to everything. Momo has a small dining area but the food is a must try. There's also outdoor dining in the summer. Don't miss this find off Halsted! read more

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Tiny spot, mostly pickup orders it seems. The momo were solid. I will say momos do taste much better in the restaurant than as takeout. So I do wish the ambiance was a little nicer to eat in, even for a quick bite. If you do takeout, pickup and eat immediately. read more

This is my second time at this place and I came back because I do like all the flavors they have for their momos and wanted to try some more. I do think some of their flavors are better than others, which is what stops this from being a 5 star review. Like we both found the chocolate momos to be Bad and regretted trying them (I love to try a fun food item) - the chocolate was sickly sweet and the dough was thick and the combination just did not go well together. We did get the fettucine alfredo momos and the momo chaats and we enjoyed those. I think Momo World has some of the better momos I've tried in Chicago, but I probably would stick more to their fun but not too fun flavors. All in all, good meal and worth a try but not so amazing that I need to be back anytime soon. read more

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My first time having Nepalese food! I will say I am a fan. Everything tasted soo fresh! And I like the spices in every dish! The service was great as well very nice cashier and gave use recommendations! The ambiance was open and I personally liked the feel of it as we came in! Don't do yourself wrong, give The Momo world a try! read more

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This is the ultimate comfort food :) I've been here several times and also ordered takeout a few times. All the momos are so good it's hard to pick!! They are juicy, plump dumplings with a ton of flavor and I love how saucy they are. Order any momo and you're sure to be satisfied! I recently ordered the vegetarian lunch special, which includes a veggie butter masala samosa, veggie biryani, and 3 plump veggie samosas. It also comes with yogurt sauce and 2 other sauces for the samosa!What a deal!! About $12 for a ton of delicious hot food! I took home half as leftovers so it turned out to be about 2 filling meals. Service is always so friendly and efficient. Love this place and highly recommend! read more

Loved the halal momos! We had the chipotle with veggie filling, tandoori momo with chicken, and another momo with chicken and spicy sauce. The filling was delicious and the outer layer was really thin. The portions are generous and the restaurant is nice and clean. Highly recommend family style so you can try a little bit of everything. read more

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Momo World is a big, wonderful surprise. It is a fairly basic environment and BYOB, situated next to the UIC campus so it has a comfortable college atmosphere. We (14 of us) were there for a work dinner and had some skeptical colleagues - until the food started to arrive. Everyone almost fell off their chairs over how good. Momo's are dumpling from Nepal/ Northern India. As none of us had these before, we asked the serving team to bring us their favorites and bring a lot. We kept eating and they kept serving more and different. We all thought that everything was fantastic ( even our skeptics). In discussions since our visit, this restaurant is regularly brought up by our team as a wonderful, big surprise choice. I recommend Momo World highly. While it is a bit different, the food is not unusual or strange, other than the dumplings are called Momos. read more

Okay one of my favorite Nepalese spots in town! Me and my man randomly discovered this place when I first moved to Chitown for school. One of my favorite places to try different momos. Choeila momo here is to die for and who knew we could have chocolate momo and tandoori momo. My all time favorite here is jhol momo though. Everything here is really good. The service is nice. The ambiance of the spot is very cute. Fast food Nepalese place like which I loved. I have come back way too many times not to write a review! Lol so here we go! I'm pretty much a regular now! read more

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Really good tasty food! I loved the momo (dumplings) bc they were freshly made, and the skin was really thin and fresh. My vegetarian momo w masala sauce was Amazing for $13. The bread was just like a thin nan Was lightly toasted and really good. The mango lassi was fresh and plenty and good for $4. The curry goat with basmati rice at $17 Was also good. Parking is on side streets and you have to pay $2.50/hour via the ParkChicago app. There's also a large there's no parking on the direct street right next to this place but there's a parking garage nearby where you can pay three dollars for two hours though it was free during graduation for college families. The atmosphere was relaxing with nice wooden tables and modern chairs. read more

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This hole in the wall restaurant near UIC serves some of the best Indian street food. Specializing in momos (Indian dumplings), they offer a variety of toppings suitable for all sorts for diets! We tried a bunch of the fried ones and were especially impressed by the manchurian momos and samosa chaat momos! The masala fries were soo buttery and rich and I couldn't stop eating them! They tandoori ones def have a charred taste to it so make sure you know what you're getting into! Looking back, I'd probably skip out on the plain fried momos and try a steamed version! Although the chutneys they came with were delicious. They have limited indoor and outdoor seating and is the perfect meal after school with friends or on a busy night. Aside from momos, they have many other side options! Check them out :) read more

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Chicago offers some of the best Himalayan/Nepalese food I have ever had. If you're a fan of dumplings and spices, Momo World is a must-try spot. Momo World offers Himalayan-style dumplings that are a must try. I was a huge fan of their Jhol Momos, as they are juicy, tender and perfectly spiced. I really liked the sauce that comes with the Jhol Momos and enjoyed dipping the naan in it. I also tried their Chili Momos and, wow, they were spicy! Tossed in a fiery sauce, their Chili Momos are crispy and worth a try if you can handle the spice. Outside of their dumplings, I recommend trying their goat biryani. Be careful of the bones as they are small and can catch you by surprise! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the staff is friendly. The staff recommended me some of their favorites, and their advice was super helpful since I am not too familiar with Himalayan/Nepalese cuisine. Highly, highly recommend! I can't wait to come back and try more on their menu! read more

The place can be cleaner. The toilet was sub standard clean. The food was ok - the quality has definetly diminished over the years.

Picked up momos and chicken chowmein ... it was good tad bit greasy for my Taste. The owners are really sweet and polite. It's more of a carry out location for us it's too casual to dine in read more

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This restaurant specializes in Nepalese dumplings, or momos. They do traditional momos as well as momos with Indian inspiration, like paneer and chicken tikka masala momos. They come swimming in a vibrant orange sauce, or sometimes with dipping sauces. Pretty cool! Now let's get to the taste--I am not sure what I'm not getting. I had the original momo, the fish momo, and the butter masala momo. Although I could taste the the unique spices in the dumpling fillings, they were just not blowing me away in terms of flavor. I didn't have this excitement to keep eating them, you know? You know when you're eating really good soup dumplings, and you can't wait to try another one, down to the point where you're doing mental math to see how many more you'll get to eat between you and the other diners? I had none of that. Out of the three, though, I would have to say my favorite was the butter chicken momo--so velvety and creamy! Everything else was perfectly fine--the service was prompt and pleasant, the ambience is a nice quiet cafe with a few tables. Parking is paid on the street. read more

The Momo World - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place has been on my list a while. If you order correctly, this could be a solid 4. My experience was just more of a 3.4. The pros: massive, wide-ranging menu. Wasn't expecting to be able to order chow mein and butter chicken and momos all in this cute space. The staff were also friendly and helpful. The menu pasted on the counter has pictures for noobs like me. There is self-serve water, utensils, etc and a decent amount of seating. It was quite empty on a Saturday evening, and I feel like most of their business is delivery and pickup. The tandoori momos we got were pretty good and interesting. Portion sizes are fine. And you're quite close to a bunch of dessert places if you want a post-dinner treat. The not-so-pros: in addition to the tandoori momos, we got the aloo Gobi and the chicken curry I forgot the actual name of. Both of those were lackluster in comparison to the momos, and not very flavorful. The momos themselves were slightly dry, too, and not as juicy as I hoped. For the momos and 2 rice dishes we also paid ~50 (including tax, not tip), so it is a little pricy for a more casual-style restaurant (portion sizes are decent, though). They also have bathrooms inside, but both had "out of order" signs on them. But seemed fully functional, and I really needed to pee, so I went anyway and it was fine. So yeah - possibly no bathrooms inside, and if you're more considerate than me, you should check with the staff to see what those signs are about. Tl;dr a nice place on UIC campus that I definitely wish I had had as a sad college student surrounded by bad food choices. Stick to the momos, the name says it all. The table near us also seemed to enjoy the chow mein. Would come again to try more momos if I'm in the area! read more

Protip: Must order the butter masala momos! Highlights: My first time trying momos and it's essentially dumplings and covered in sauce depending on what you order. The butter masala chicken momos were sooo delicious and creamy and the flavor was on point. I was sharing with some friends, but wished I had an order all to myself. They were also a decent size which I appreciated. Lowlights: If I had to pick something, it's that the fish ones felt very plain after the butter masala ones. read more

The Momo World - Butter Masala Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came in with high expectations. I tried my first momos in Toronto at Loga's Corner. So I came to this place expecting it be similar. I should not have done that. I thought the dish of the tandoori chicken momos were overpriced. It was 10 small momos for $15.59 including tax. It was like a kabob of momos and it looked like it was grilled. My friend and I also got the butter masala chicken momos. It was steamed and drenched in butter masala sauce. It was a lot of sauce. Service was great, but the food was alright. read more

Delightful little place for some handmade momo's. They come steamed (plain) or drenched in delicious, aromatic, and buttery sauces. We settled on the Butter Chicken momos, the steamed pork momos, as well as the cauliflower, peas, and potato curry. The steamed pork momos were very good, as were the Butter Chicken momos. Tender wrappers, aromatic and flavorful fillings, and yummy, nutty dipping sauces make the momo experience something remarkable. However, the vegetable curry fell just short of our expectations as it lacked deep strong flavors and the peas were a bit hard. Great casual stop for if you're in the need of new experiences, flavors, and tastes. read more

The Momo World - Potato Cauliflower and Peas Bowl - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love the food. Hits the spot every time. You order at the counter and they bring your food out. You serve ambiance is just casual

Super super delicious. Favorites were the paneer momo, butter masala chicken momo, sadeko momo, c-momo, and paneer sekuwa. It was amazing how different everything tasted (even if similar fillings) and the texture really held up even with delivery. read more

My second visit and these tornado potatoes were crispy and savory. Not pictured but I had the cauliflower and potato masala. Spices on point and hint of butter. Going to be going back to try the sekuwas. The folks next to our table ordered 3 different sekuwas so thinking they're tasty enough. read more

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Hubby and I were in the area and found Momo World on Yelp. We've never had Nepalese food before so we wanted to try it out. I placed an online order which mentioned that our order would be ready within 20 minutes but it took at least 45 minutes before it was prepared. We shared the paneer momo, tandoori chicken momo, and butter chicken masala momo. They were better than I had expected and I overate since I wanted to keep eating. The butter chicken masala momo were so flavorful and I kept using the sauce to dip the paneer momo in. I would probably pass on the paneer momo next time since I could barely taste the paneer and it was pretty bland without any sauce. The tandoori chicken momo was decent but was dry due to the way it was prepared (not sure if this is avoidable). The flavor of the tandoori chicken momo was still good and was slightly spicy. We also tried the mango lassi which was delicious. We will be back to try some of their other menu items! read more

Amazing food. I love the vegetable Momo's! This is a great restaurant for vegetarians. Amazing sauce options too! Give it a try!

My husband is a fan of momos as street food. I tend to make dumplings at home, and I'm pretty good, so I was ready to not be impressed. So away we travel 40 minutes to tiny little eatery to try our luck. And i must say, i was pleasantly surprised. We had both the Khukura Chicken and the Fish Momos. Both were delicious, although I preferred the Khukura Chicken. The highlight, for me, were the Masala Fries. We also tried the Lychee and Guava drinks - I liked the fact that they were not pureed Guava or Lychee and that they were not too sweet, but my husband hated them both, thinking they didn't have the true lychee and guava taste. read more

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The chicken dumplings are wonderful and plenty. However, the place needs could be cleaner and it took a while for my order to come out. The tables seemed sticky to me. read more

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I've never tried momo and wasn't sure what this was about but ITS DELICIOUS. If you like dumplings, this is better !! Highly recommend the tandoori chicken momo, butter chicken momo, and chowmein. Food was fresh, tasty, and soo unique compared to any restaurant I've been too read more

The Momo World - Schzewan chicken momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered delivery from here and I wasn't disappointed. I'd been wanting to try this style of dumpling after seeing some on the food network, and im so glad it lived up to the hype. The food arrived quick and was still warm, always a plus. We had the chicken momo, tandoori chicken momo, paneer momo, and loaded fries. Everything was fantastic! We tried all the available sauces, and while they were all delicious the momo are great on their own. The only reason they lose a star is not all the listed momos were available, specifically the pork flavor I wanted to try and the spiral cut potatoes. I will say I had some indigestion the next day, but I probably just ate too much. Will definitely eat from here again one day, hopefully they'll have the full menu available next time. read more

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It's about time that we get a great spot for Nepali and South Asian cuisine here in Chicago. When I saw Momo World opening up, I knew I had to check it out before I left Chicago, and am so glad I did. The restaurant is small and you place your order at the counter first before getting a number and waiting for it to be called. The counter feels awkwardly long but that's due to the previous restaurant's layout requiring such a long counter. The menu is divided into a few sections, essentially their momo (dumplings), grilled/rice plates, and dessert. It's a tad confusing at first based on how they designed the menu but you'll figure it out eventually. Each of the dinner plates come with naan, yellow rice, and "salad" which is honestly some cucumbers and sliced carrots. Nothing too crazy. We ordered the Fish Momo ($10) which were utterly fantastic! The dumpling skin was delightful and the fish inside tasted extremely fresh. Despite not having tried their other dumplings, I felt really good about choosing the fish. Afterwards, we had their Goat Curry ($10) and Pork Skewers ($10). Loved the curry and its spiciness although we wish there was a bit more for us to share. The pork skewers were great too but definitely on the drier side. They also serve assorted juices including green tea lemonade and guava. I ended up mixing the guava with the former, and then with some club soda to give it that extra kick. It was definitely bomb. For dessert, we tried their Mango Kulfi ($5) which was sadly a bit too runny despite having come out of the freezer. Not bad but I'd pass next time. I really hope Momo World stays for a while. All too often, shops in the area close down due to a lack of business but this one truly deserves to last for a while because their cooking is great. Keep up the exceptional work in bringing different culinary flavors to the area. read more

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Tried this place with 2 friends, one of whom saw this on Eater and suggested it. Great call I must say. This is why we are friends. Momoworld was a solid introduction for me to Nepalese cuisine. Walking in, you are greeted by a large high boy table and some other standard height tables. You can fit a few good sized groups in here. The decor is earthy with nice ethnic appointments and decorations. The music was lively pop, a nice modern contrast to the decor. The menu is clearly organized above the counter and the cashier was super helpful explaining the menu for us and sharing her recommendations. The three of us approached this like Asian family style, being a trio of Indian, Filipino, and Chinese, this is natural and awesome to maximize menu exposure. We did 2 orders of momo dumplings, chicken in the tomato (I forgot name) soup and boiled pork. We also ordered a goat biryani and Himalayan Tornado fries. Can't forget a regular Lassi for each of us. The Lassi was excellent, my picky Indian friend also complimented this, affirming our unified praise. The momos remind me of a Chinese Xia o Lung Bao externally, but with a heavier skin, more filling, and no soup inside. In steamed or soup form, they were the highlight of the meal. The mildly spicy tomato soup was delicious, we were drinking it and pouring it on the biryani. The goat biryani packed serious flavor, nice chunks of meat, and strong heat. Tornado fries were spiralized and thick cut, served on skewers with a green, grassy sauce. A nice change from regular spuds. The quantities didn't seem like a lot, but the 3 of us were definitely full afterwards. Check this place out, I do plan on coming back here with my wife read more

The Momo World - Momos and goat biryani. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We didnt know what to order so we did something crazy! We asked our server Mahima (spelling?) to give us $30 of food and impress us with their best. She chose for us: Kasi Ko Masu - a bowl with goat meat curry, basmati rice and a tortilla (They called it "roti" but it was a tortilla). The dish was decent, flavorful and filling. Choela Momo - spicy curried dumplings with garlic and ginger and various other stuff...these were very tasty! A little bigger than a mouthful each and 10 to a plate. I would definitely order these again. Samosas - Big, tender, flaky and fresh! Yum! Nice green chutney but it was really runny. and a red sauce that was sweet and spicy. Delish! Mango lassi - smooth creamy yogurt drink, so yummy! Chocolate momo - the only disappointment of the meal. These were too hard, literally hard, to really enjoy the sweet flavor. I wish they had a steamed version rather than fried. And we added Himalatan Tornado fries which were medallion cut potatoes on a skewer. I loved the flaky crustiness! Overall I am very happy with the experience. The staff is friendly and helpful, the atmosphere is small and simple, and the food is tasty and not too expensive. It seems like you get small portions but it is actually very filling and definitely flavorful. Next time I would like to try their steamed momo or maybe the soup. read more

The Momo World - Front - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Unexpectedly good! The special Momos are so different...I esp love the choela with the veg Momo. The johl momo sauce/broth was so good that I can drink it like a refreshing cold soup. Service was good except they seem to have hard time tracking small side order like my plain lassi and our samosa order.... read more

The Momo World - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So good!! All kinds of momos done different ways- steamed, with sauce, fried etc. A great place to get traditional Nepalese food. If you want things other than momos, they also have sides (veggie and meat) with rice (both steamed and beaten rice). Would highly recommend the jahol momos and the fried momos. They have different levels of spices as well - my friend who was worried about the sauces being spicy had plenty to eat as well. (: Reasonable prices. We bought way more than we needed and spent about $70 for 7+ dishes including drinks. Highly recommend the lassi and juices! (Lychee, guava, mango). They have indoor and outdoor seating! read more

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Momos!!! If you haven't had this Nepalese delight, Momos are a type of dumpling that are steamed, sometimes fried afterwards, and filled with Nepalese spices. My favorites so far are the Tandoori momos (crispy momos with a smoky flavor) and the sadeko momos (steamed momos with vegetables and sesame flavor). Biryani is a must-order when coming here. One order of biryani will give about 5-6 servings and is very flavorful without being overly spicy. The samosas are a great bargain at $1.50/piece if you want an appetizer or a snack. They come with a green and red chutney as well. Me and my girlfriend order a biryani and two types of momos so we have plenty of leftovers to enjoy later! For takeout orders -- there's no parking on Maxwell St but if you have a passenger you can pull over to the side with your blinkers and have your passenger run in and get it. Otherwise there's street parking available on Union St, and a parking structure on the right, past Momo World, when coming from Halsted. read more

The butter masala dumpling is the absolutely perfect creation. I could not stop being in awe as I ate it. I could eat like 100 more of those cause they are so delicious! A must try and a must get no questions asked! read more

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Momos (dumpling) in this location definitely tops my list of must eat places in Chicago! There are various types of momos offered and with any that you order they taste really delicious because of the soup inside and the meat or vegetables inside are very savory!! It is a must try restaurant. There are vegan options* read more

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the tandoori momo is really good, a bit spicy and dry but overall great flavor the chicken biryani is also great, lots of proteins included and the meat itself is not too dry the fries skewer is also good great value for take out read more

The Momo World - Tandoori Momo Chicken, Paneer Chili, chicken biryani, fries - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We visited here for the first time and enjoyed every moment. The staff was friendly and the food is packed with flavor. My highlight meal was the chicken Biryani. Flavorful and packs a kick. The mango lassi is good as well with the combo flavor of mango/yogurt. We plan to visit again and try other items on the menu. I would recommend to stop by read more

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