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This Tibetan eatery has garnered praise for its authentic representation of the culture and cuisine. Reviewers consistently rave about the delicious momos, a staple of Tibetan cuisine. The ground-level location, one of two on the same street, offers a casual and homely atmosphere that is perfect for those seeking an immersive experience. Be aware that this establishment does not offer traditional service, with no maitre d' on site. If you're looking for a more formal dining experience, this may not be the best fit. Additionally, reviewers have not mentioned any specific wait times or reservation policies, so it's best to plan accordingly.
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We visited here following the 13th annual momo crawl in Jackson Heights which this establishment did not participate in in 2025. Looking forTibetan cuisine on Yelp, this place came up. There are actually 2 locations on the same street, right across from each other. One location upstairs and the other on ground level. This is for the newer ground level spot. Small dining area, but 1 or 2 tables for groups available. Full bar and bottled bear selection. This are some tradional Tibetan dishes,and they do have momo, but dishes seem more a fusion of the Himalayan regions and and other fare. I really wanted to try the laphing appetizer, a spicy, cold noodle dish. I liked the texture of the noodles. The filling was super hot! I am not sure if chili oil was the only thing inside, but seemed like it was. We also had the stirred fried beef with radish which did have a nice flavor, although some of the meat slices were chewy. The chicken lollipops, which were originally ordered dry, came to the table with sauce and were not dry. The owner seemed perturbed with us, asking us if we were sure we ordered it dry. They took it back. The other main dish came out and the correct chicken dish took a good amount of time to arrive. Service was cold. There were no checks ins and we did feel a little ignored and had to ask for drink refills and the check when someone walked by. We were told the check had to be paid at the bar (it was never brought to our table) but when going to pay, no one was at the bar. Little confusing. I did not look carefully enough at the check to see if the automatic 18% tip was charged as other reviews pointed out. We left a generous cash tip. Cozy atmosphere and the restroom was relatively clean.

We visited here following the 13th annual momo crawl in Jackson Heights which this establishment did not participate in in 2025. Looking forTibetan cuisine on Yelp, this place came up. There are actually 2 locations on the same street, right across from each other. One location upstairs and the other on ground level. This is for the newer ground level spot. Small dining area, but 1 or 2 tables for groups available. Full bar and bottled bear selection. This are some tradional Tibetan dishes,and they do have momo, but dishes seem more a fusion of the Himalayan regions and and other fare. I really wanted to try the laphing appetizer, a spicy, cold noodle dish. I liked the texture of the noodles. The filling was super hot! I am not sure if chili oil was the only thing inside, but seemed like it was. We also had the stirred fried beef with radish which did have a nice flavor, although some of the meat slices were chewy. The chicken lollipops, which were originally ordered dry, came to the table with sauce and were not dry. The owner seemed perturbed with us, asking us if we were sure we ordered it dry. They took it back. The other main dish came out and the correct chicken dish took a good amount of time to arrive. Service was cold. There were no checks ins and we did feel a little ignored and had to ask for drink refills and the check when someone walked by. We were told the check had to be paid at the bar (it was never brought to our table) but when going to pay, no one was at the bar. Little confusing. I did not look carefully enough at the check to see if the automatic 18% tip was charged as other reviews pointed out. We left a generous cash tip. Cozy atmosphere and the restroom was relatively clean.

We visited here following the 13th annual momo crawl in Jackson Heights which this establishment did not participate in in 2025. Looking forTibetan cuisine on Yelp, this place came up. There are actually 2 locations on the same street, right across from each other. One location upstairs and the other on ground level. This is for the newer ground level spot. Small dining area, but 1 or 2 tables for groups available. Full bar and bottled bear selection. This are some tradional Tibetan dishes,and they do have momo, but dishes seem more a fusion of the Himalayan regions and and other fare. I really wanted to try the laphing appetizer, a spicy, cold noodle dish. I liked the texture of the noodles. The filling was super hot! I am not sure if chili oil was the only thing inside, but seemed like it was. We also had the stirred fried beef with radish which did have a nice flavor, although some of the meat slices were chewy. The chicken lollipops, which were originally ordered dry, came to the table with sauce and were not dry. The owner seemed perturbed with us, asking us if we were sure we ordered it dry. They took it back. The other main dish came out and the correct chicken dish took a good amount of time to arrive. Service was cold. There were no checks ins and we did feel a little ignored and had to ask for drink refills and the check when someone walked by. We were told the check had to be paid at the bar (it was never brought to our table) but when going to pay, no one was at the bar. Little confusing. I did not look carefully enough at the check to see if the automatic 18% tip was charged as other reviews pointed out. We left a generous cash tip. Cozy atmosphere and the restroom was relatively clean.

First of all people need to understand food and culture. There isn’t a “maitre d” here this is a homely hole in the wall with great food. If you sant to be waited on hand and food this isn’t the place for you. If you appreciate good food and culture this is a perfect representation of such. Authentic to it’s theme and the amazing food speaks for itself Momo’s are amazing and juicy and bok choy and beef stir fry top tier. Visit Eat Enjoy

First of all people need to understand food and culture. There isn’t a “maitre d” here this is a homely hole in the wall with great food. If you sant to be waited on hand and food this isn’t the place for you. If you appreciate good food and culture this is a perfect representation of such. Authentic to it’s theme and the amazing food speaks for itself Momo’s are amazing and juicy and bok choy and beef stir fry top tier. Visit Eat Enjoy