Monk's Momo

Kothey Momo 4 pan fried, beef, chicken, small, Indian spices, flavorfulAmbiance 2Service 3

Wow. Did I just have the best momo I've ever had in my life? I think so.I'm obsessed with trying dumplings from around the world and I've been to quite a few momo places in different states, but I've never been wowed by any of them. I ordered the Jhol Momo through Uber Eats because I wasn't able to go to the food truck directly. The Jhol Momo was so so so good. It was spicy and tangy but not too tangy, they have the perfect flavor. I ate the whole plate in one sitting and I wish I could have it again today. If you're craving authentic Momo or want to try Nepali cuisine, then definitely come here!

A no frills food truck that serves four momo options: steamed, fried, chilli and Jhol (which I believe has a chutney sauce)We ordered steamed and fried momos, both were quite tasty. The meat filling was packed with spices like cumin and turmeric. The wrapping was nicely thin with the sauces options - the red one was very spicy. Giving four stars because they were good not great. Each order takes about 7-10 minutes to come out even when there is no line. There are a few benches around if you want to eat there.

PROPER MOMOS IN THE TRUCK!Spicy chilli chicken dumplings absolutely delivered following a not-so-hard night of gallivanting. So hot, so fragrant, so damn satisfying in the early AM.I mean, honestly, unless you serve me a rock wrapped in steamed tissue paper, I'm likely gonna at least four star your Nepalese momos, but this are truly fantastic iterations.$10, 10 minutes, and you're in heaven. FROM MOMOS, PERV! I swear...

There needs to be more Nepali food in Austin but I'm glad there's Monk's!When we came, Monks was definitely the busiest food truck in the park and for good reason. There's a super simple menu with only 4 options, all variations of momos. We got the Jhol momo which comes in a tomato & sesame based soup. It was delicious! The momo was perfectly chewy and the soup flavorful.Only cons is it's a terrible area to look for parking -- took us 20 minutes. While parking is demotivating to come regularly, I'll definitely be back!

I'm vegan and I was in Austin for a client's event (because my company manages marketing for midsize businesses), and I didn't have a lot of time for dinner.Pepe at Monk's Momo was super helpful, friendly, and accommodating, and helped me order the perfect vegan dinner for my hotel room.If you're not familiar with momos, they're savory Nepalese dumplings that folks across the Indian subcontinent love. They're not easy to make, and these were absolutely superb. Plus, the sauces were so well made, they took this meal to a whole other level.So grateful to the team at Monk's Momos who worked so hard for a complete stranger, topping off my experience with a heartfelt, "Welcome to Austin!"

4.5 starsWhile planning for the Austin trip, I asked my good friend to let me know of any places she wanted to check out. Monk's Momo was on her list because she wanted to try Himalayan/Nepalese/Tibetan food. Since they only open in the evenings for dinner and late night snacks, we decided to stop by after a show on Friday night. Big plus that this was only a couple blocks from the hotel we were staying at too. Apparently Monk's Momo food truck used to be on the popular Rainey Street but have since relocated to be off East 5th St between San Jacinto Blvd and Trinity St.A momo reminds me of a Chinese jiaozi or a meaty xiaolongbao, Korean mandu or even Japanese gyoza. Momos are essentially the Nepali/Tibetan version of the East Asian dumplings with Himalayan spices. You can get it steamed, fried or with one of their special sauces. They offer two types of momo: chicken or vegan.Chili Momo ($9.99) - deep fried chicken dumplings in a shallow pool of sauteed bell peppers, onions, a hot and sweet chili tomato sauce and sprinkled with cilantro. It's super flavorful as is with the tang and spices, but also comes with a different type of chili dipping sauce (which I don't think it's necessary unless you prefer the extra heat).Steamed Momo ($8.99) - steamed chicken dumplings and sprinkled with julienne carrots and chopped cilantro. This is also served with a spicy dipping sauce.I can definitely understand why these are considered such a popular street snack. Among the seven trucks, Monk's Momo was the one drawing the most visitors that night. My friend and I wanted to have momos again before we left Austin (was eyeing the Kothey Momo), but unfortunately, the timing just didn't align. If you're in downtown, consider checking out this small food truck for some delicious Nepalese/Tibetan dumplings.

Finally found Delhi style Momos in the States!!!!Being a delhite, I have never found the delhi momos and golgappas here in the States. But in my recent trip to Austin, I found these amazing MomosThe stuffing was exactly as we like back in Delhi- the perfect balance of flavors and the satisfying texture.The accompanying sauces, particularly the spicy tomato-based , are often highlighted as excellent complements to the momos, enhancing the overall taste experience.Dishes tried Steam Momos Jhol Momos Fried Momos Parking is tricky. You gotta find a garage and park it there. 10-30$ depending on the hours and days.

Omg these were so good! Also best service. I ordered the steamed momos but was curious about the one with sesame and tomato base. They gave it to me on the side for free just so I could try it and can I say they were all delicious. No artificial flavours. Truly tasted authentic. I would defos go back when I'm in town again. The ambiance was relaxed and chill for a Sunday night.

Best momo place in Austin! Been here several times. Service is good. Like the ambiance in downtown with other food trucks.