Shaandar momo

This is a part of 'project 110, going back and re-filling', writing is happening 8ish months after the date.

Shaandaar momo is a chain of simple steamed momos that has locations in about 15 places in the valley. They make momos in these massive pots, their sauces come in large plastic bottles, all three types of sauces, and you order by the half-plate. During my stay I was able to make it to several of their locations across Kathmandu.

I like them! They're cheap, their sauces are incredible and bountiful, the insides are probably not made with the highest quality of ingredients but their turnaround is high so you're unlikely to get bad or spoiled food, everything has been made in the last five minutes or so. Oh and their sauces are so fucking good by the way if I haven't already said that, the momos are just an excuse to eat the sauce.

The ambiance in all the locations is that of a cavern, a dungeon. Long, windowless rooms with rows and rows of tables, everyone enjoying their momo and spooning their achaars. Two plates here, three plates there, very few people stop at one plate. They sell only momos, that's it. Cold drinks maybe, because the margin is high on them and the expenses minimal, but not much else.

What's to say? Love the tradition, love the whole vibes, let's spread it to the world, show 'em what we're made of! And kick McD's out of the fast food land!