Nepalese food is one of the most famous non-Indian cuisine in India, it is arguably loved by everyone. And whenever we talk about Nepalese food, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is momos. They are a staple in fast food or street food department, with having a cult following in some states, and no other states are more synonymous with momo than Dil Walo ki Dilli. Delhi has almost adopted Momos as its own cuisine, doesn't matter where you go, you'll find momos in any restaurant or hotel in Delhi. So in case you're visiting Delhi or planning to and love some Momos, you surely need to visit these X places
1. Dolma Aunty Momos
One of the best momos in the city at cheap price, this place is your perfect stall momos visit. While it doesn't offer much of great ambience if you like some inexpensive tasty momos this your place to go. This place offers a spicy chutney surely not for the weak-minded. Offers both veg and non-veg chicken momos.
Address-Shop D 44, Central Market, Lajpat Nagar 2, New Delhi
Cost- 100 for two
2. Yeti- The Himalayan Kitchen
As the name suggests, this place serves Himalayan food. While more on the costlier end in this list, this place serves multiple kinds of Momos. This hotel in Connaught Place is famous for it is Jhol Momo, a Nepalese cuisine which consists of steamed momo with an achari soup and offers an amazing ambience also to justify the price tag. Another specialty is their aloo momos.
Address-B41, B Block, Inner Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi Also has two other joints at DLF phase 4 and Green Park
Cost- 325 1 plate Chicken/Mutton Momo
3. Noodle Bowl
If you like some juicy pork momos in a pocket-friendly price this is your place to visit. With the good quantity and home delivery available, if you are staying in a hotel in Dwarka and feel hungry, this is your place to order.
Address- Manish Location Plaza, G-7, Pocket 3, Sector 12, Dwarka, New Delhi
Cost- 130 for 1 plate chicken Momos
4. Hawkers
One of the best Chinese food experience, hawkers is the place to visit if you like Pan-fried momos. The place is slightly on the higher side in prices as it is a purely take away joint, but if you are visiting a friend/relative or staying in a hotel around Vasant Kunj this is your place to call for some good old' momos.
Address-Pocket 7, Sector B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110067
Cost-180 for 1 plate chicken pan-fried momo
5. QD's Restaurant
What happens when you put Indian cooking style meets Momo? Well, the answer is Tandoori Momos. We Indians love tandooris and love momos equally, so QD's in 2008 took the best of both worlds and made the Tandoor Momo. Listed in 50 things to eat in Delhi and sold over 2 million plates according to QD's, this place is a must-visit for all momo lovers.
Address-A-47, Gurunanakpura, Lakshmi Nagar, Near Metro Station, Vikas Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110092 Also has two more joints at Satya Niketan and GTB Nager
Cost- 195 for 1 plate Chicken Tandoori Momo|
6. Pema's
'A cosy little gem of a hole in the wall on the busy Shivalik Road' is how Pema's describes itself and it is quite on point. This place is the epitome of small gems which you ignore most of the times, but that one day you choose to visit it blows your mind. Pema's serves a juicy chicken momo at an inexpensive price with a calm and tranquil ambience, perfect for a date some might say.
Address-Shop no-3, 3/31, Malviya Nagar, Delhi 110017
Cost- 80 for 1 plate chicken momo
7. Dilli Hut
Unlike most entries in the list, this one is not a restaurant or hotel in Delhi, this is an area which consists of multiple shops which as a collective is called Delhi hut. From chicken, Veg, Pork, panner to everything you can imagine, Dilli hut is your location to experience Momos and traditional food of other cultures. Momo Mia from Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland Kitchen from Nagaland, Manipur Food from Manipur are some stalls you must try to have some lip-smacking momos.
Address- Kidwai Nagar West, Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110023
8. Giri Momos and Chinese Fast Food
If you are ever staying over at a friends house or hotel in Pitampura you should surely visit Giri Momos to try out an array of different momos. Afghani Cocktail, Hot Garlic sauce, KFC fry are some of the wild preparation styles this place offers. Giri Momo also offers an array of ingredients like chicken, mutton, paneer, sweet corn, Soyabean and even Mozzarella.
Address-Shop No 26, ND Market, Pitampura, Delhi, 110034
Cost-80 for a plate of steam mozzarella/chicken momo
9. Cafe Brown Sugar
This cafe is your classic good ambience and good food. They are famous for their tandoori wheat momos made with special care. The cafe claims to be always looking at youth for inspirations, and this approach has made this cafe a staple in the momo scene of Delhi. The cafe also has a bakery along with it for the ones with savoury pallet.
Address-M-26 1st Floor, Greater Kailash 1 Rd, M Block, Greater Kailash I, Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110048
Cost- 181 for a plate of steam wheat chicken momos.
Momos have ingrained itself in Delhi daily lifestyle. It has become a must-try delicacy no matter what your eating habit is, Non-vegetarian, Vegetarian, Eggetarian, Jain, Vegan, there is momo available for everyone in Delhi. The feeling of having a plate of momo during the Delhi monsoon is perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy the Delhi monsoon. It is irrelevant if you are staying in a hotel in Delhi, or relatives place or travelling for a business trip, The 8th commandment says 'if thou visit Delhi, thou shall consume Momos'