Best momos in India: Five restaurants serving this scrumptious item

Momos are certainly one of the most popular snacks in India. Originated from Tibet, momos have become a national snack loved by people across the country. Reportedly, momos are highly influenced by Chinese baozi and jiaozi, Mongolian buuz, Japanese gyoza, and Korean mandu, and traces back its history to the 1960s, when Tibetan refugees migrated to India. Reportedly, the Tibetan refugees brought their culture with the migration. A media report claims that they started making momos in the Northeastern part of India and it soon turned out to be a popular food item among Indians. 

If you are planning to travel in and around India, you should visit the restaurants mentioned below. Allegedly, these are some of the popular restaurants making the best momos in the country. Have a look.

QD's Restaurant, Delhi 

The restaurant is very popular in the Northeastern belt of India. Located in the heart of Delhi, they are said to sell the best momos across the city. The restaurant is popular for its tandoori momos. Reportedly, chicken and veg momos served with garlic sauce is their signature dish. 

Address: 2520, 1st Floor, Hudson Lane, Kingsway Camp, University Enclave, GTB Nager, New Delhi, Delhi 110009

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Summer Harvest, Leh 

The restaurant is located just a few kilometres away from the main market of Fort Road. Summer Harvest apparently serve the best momos in the vicinity and is popular among locals and travellers. The eatery is famous for its deep-fried mutton momos. Reportedly, the restaurant also serves authentic Tibetian dishes.

Address: Fort Road, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194101

JJI Exile Brothers Mama's Kitchen, Dharamshala

The popular place located in McLeod Ganj is more like a kitchen, with five tables for guests to sit and relish food. The kitchen hosts numerous vegetable momos on their menu. Most of the travellers visit the place to have the best vegetable momos. One of the most famous and loved momos served by the kitchen is Potato momos, made from mashed potatoes. 

Address: Bhagsunag Rd, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176215

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Momo I am, Kolkata 

Momo I am is a popular chain of restaurants, founded by two Tibetians in 2012. The restaurant is popular among the locals and travellers for its mouth-watering momo variants and aesthetic decor. Reportedly, the star attraction of the restaurant is the stir-fried momos with special sauce. 

Address: CD-18, 2nd Cross Rd, Bidhan Nagar, CD Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064

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Hot Stimulating Cafe, Darjeeling 

Hot Stimulating Cafe is popular for its vegetable moms and Tumba (Wheet and Millet Beer). The cafe situated amid luscious greenery and steeping mountains is a must-visit when in Darjeeling. The owners of the cafe run cooking lessons quite often in the restaurant. 

Address: Lebong Cart Rd, Richmond Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101

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