I've met very few dumplings I don't get along with and I'm excited to expand my social circle with these tandoori momos from Momo Crave. They skewer up 8 dumplings alongside peppers and onions for $12.47. It's a thrilling marriage of form and flavor and left me wanting to explore more of the menu.
I absolutely loved the momos at Momo Crave! 😋 They were delicious, full of flavor, and paired perfectly with the spicy chili sauce. The sauce added just the right kick and made every bite even better! If you’re a fan of momos and love a little spice, I definitely recommend checking this place out. Great spot to satisfy your momo cravings. I would happily recommend Momo Crave to anyone looking for tasty, flavorful dumplings! 🌶️🥟
Went with a group and ordered a fair spread. The tandoori momos were the standout — great char, well-seasoned, and we ended up ordering more. The regular momos were fine, nothing wrong with them, just not on the same level as the tandoori.
The chow mein tasted good too, but the portion was the letdown. For what they're charging, the plate came out noticeably small. With a group it just didn't go far.
Four stars because the flavors are there and the tandoori momos alone are worth coming back for. Bump up the portion sizes and it's an easy five.
This place is a little hole in the wall, but it's so freaking good!!! You order at the counter, then they bring the food to you. There are so many creative "fusion" options for momos. We got the pani puri (perfect, crispy, a little spicy and sour and sweet) to start, then shared a plate of their tandoori momos. The momos had this great crunch on the outside and the inside (you have the choice of beef, chicken, or veg, and we got chicken) was packed with chicken and veg; super juicy, super delicious! We also loved the sauces they came with, plus their housemade chili oil, which you can buy by the jar.
They have lots of fun decor throughout the little restaurant, including in the bathroom. It's definitely work looking around to admire the art and cute sayings on the walls while waiting for your food to come. It's a fun, casual place for good food. We liked them so much that we bought a bag of frozen momos (50 packed momos for about $35) to go home. And yes, they cook up just as well at home and are just as juicy and yummy!
We came here on 9/26 around 8:45 PM, about an hour before the posted 9:45 PM closing time. We’ve been coming here for years and have always enjoyed the food, but unfortunately this was one of the worst service experiences we’ve had here.
As soon as we walked in, an employee asked us, “Dine in or takeout?” We said dine in, and he immediately responded in a very rude and impatient tone that we needed to hurry up and order because the kitchen was closing soon. We understood the kitchen was winding down, so we ordered from the few options they said were still available and sat down to eat our momos.
Around 9:10 PM, they started cleaning and preparing to close. That’s completely understandable. What wasn’t understandable was how aggressively it was being done and how obvious it felt that they wanted the remaining customers out.
Around 9:25 to 9:30, the same employee abruptly told another group that was still eating, “Okay, we’re closed.” They looked visibly uncomfortable and ended up leaving. Shortly afterward, we started getting the same treatment. We felt like we were being watched and pressured to hurry up and finish our food, despite it still being before the posted closing time.
When we had literally one momo left, the employee stood nearby watching us and asked if we wanted a to go box. At that point, it felt less like an offer and more like another attempt to get us out. We shouldn’t have to feel like we need to scarf down our food just because the staff wants to leave early.
On the way out, I brought this up and explained that the posted closing time was 9:45 PM and that we didn’t appreciate being rushed out before then. If dine-in service ends earlier than 9:45, that’s perfectly fine, but tell customers that when they walk in. Had he simply said, “We’re only doing takeout at this time,” we would have happily taken our food elsewhere.
What doesn’t make sense is asking us “dine in or takeout,” allowing us to dine in, and then making us feel uncomfortable and rushing us out well before the posted closing time.
We are paying customers, and we weren’t asking to stay past closing. We’ve been coming here for years and genuinely like the food, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Either update the posted hours to reflect when dine-in service actually ends or be upfront with customers when they arrive. There’s no reason to make customers feel unwelcome for choosing to dine in when your own staff gave them that option.
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback, and especially for continuing to visit Momo Crave over the years. We truly appreciate your loyalty, and we’re very sorry that this visit left you feeling uncomfortable and rushed.
I do want to provide some context regarding that evening. We had a storm alert and were concerned about the safety of our employees, so we made the decision to close earlier than our normal posted hours. We understand that this may not have been clear to you when you arrived, and we should have communicated it more respectfully and clearly.
That said, closing early does not justify the way you were treated, and we sincerely apologize for the tone and manner in which the situation was handled. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve how we communicate with our customers, especially when unexpected circumstances require us to adjust our hours.
We’re grateful that you’ve supported us for years, and we hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide you with the warm and welcoming experience you’ve come to expect from Momo Crave. ❤️🥟
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Zal Yey2026.09.26
I tried this place for the first time today. I got the steamed momos.Waited till they cooled a bit cuz they're very hot. I took the red hot sauce and put a generous bit on top of one of the Momos, then I ate one whole momo and wow. It was an explosion of amazing flavors! I seriously had to stop, close my eyes and enjoy it 😂. It was so good! I told my sis to take this picture cuz that's how I was feeling at that moment 😂😂. I live in North Carolina and will visit this place every time I visit NY!
Thank you so much for this amazing review! ❤️ We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed our steamed momos and our red hot sauce! 😂🔥 That “explosion of amazing flavors” reaction is exactly what we hope for!
It means so much to us that you’ll be visiting Momo Crave every time you’re in NYC. We can’t wait to welcome you back! 🥟❤️ Safe travels from North Carolina! 🙏✨
Ksb Olee2026.09.17
I ate chicken momo, it’s doesn’t tase chicken either, bread is too thick and gummy. Never go for momo again
Very unique fast casual restaurant. They mostly serve momo and have different options and flavors. Very creative dishes and they are delicious. Highly recommend the tandoori momo. They are very much like dumpling skewers
Very crowded, had to wait a while for a seat to open up. The variety of momos was nice, but the taste itself could be improved, nothing was stellar.
Chili chicken momos were my favorite, very reminiscent of the actual chicken dish. If I came back I would try the noodles or rice, which seem less popular but reportedly good.
Listen NiRaj Khadka we take feedback seriously, but we also believe it is important to clarify the facts in this case.
You were NOT a dine-in customer—you were an Uber Eats delivery driver picking up an order. After arriving, you accepted another newly received order from our restaurant, which naturally required additional preparation time. We reviewed our security camera footage and confirmed that you were at our restaurant for approximately 20 minutes, not 45 minutes as stated in this review. You then left before the second order was ready.
We are a small local business and work hard every day to serve our customers while also providing opportunities for delivery drivers. Leaving a 1-star review based on an inaccurate claim is unfair to our business and our hardworking staff.
We have reported this matter to Uber Eats and have taken steps to prevent further orders from our restaurant being assigned to you.
We welcome genuine feedback from our customers and delivery partners, but we cannot accept false or misleading claims about our business.
MD. Shah Imran2026.08.24
These people are too slow. They take aroung hour to make an order.
Momo Crave was absolutely delicious! 🥟❤️ The momos were flavorful, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The portion was good, and everything tasted amazing. If you love momos, this place is definitely worth trying and I tried all momos. Highly recommend and would happily come back again. 🇳🇵✨
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