Jhol Momo in Canberra
Jhol momo is the one people fall hardest for. Steamed momo dropped into a warm, nutty sesame-and-tomato soup spiced with timur and chilli, so you drink the jhol between bites and chase every last spoonful. On a cold night it is close to perfect.
The soup is the whole point, and every kitchen guards its own recipe. Some run it thin and fiery, some thick and rich with sesame. Order it, tip the bowl, and you will understand why this is the dish that turns first-timers into regulars.
We have mapped 6 spots for jhol momo in the ACT, with the most around Belconnen, Kingston and Mawson.
What to order
Buff jhol momo
The classic pairing. Rich soup, rich filling, they belong together.
Chicken jhol momo
Lighter, if you want the soup to lead.
Extra jhol
Ask if they will give you more soup. Most will.
Lakeside Gurkhas
4.5(1953)
Mul Chowk Kitchen, Canberra
4.2(1078)
The Hungry Buddha | Nepalese & Indian Cuisine Canberra I ESTD 2011
4.0(813)
Chomolungma Nepalese Cuisine
4.1(642)
Losaa On Wheels
4.8(162)
Himalayan BBQ
4.9(103)Frequently asked
What is jhol momo?
Steamed momo served in a spiced sesame-and-tomato soup called jhol. You eat the dumplings and drink the soup together.
Is jhol momo spicy?
It has a gentle heat from chilli and timur, the Nepali sichuan pepper, but it is more warming than fiery. Ask for it mild if you like.