Nepali restaurants in the ACT
Canberra punches above its weight for Nepali food, helped by a big student and public-service Nepali community. You will find momo, Thakali dal bhat and Newari plates across the inner north and the town centres.
For a small city, there is a lot of good eating here.
We have mapped 26 Nepali spots across the ACT, with the biggest clusters in Gungahlin, Belconnen and Phillip.
What to order
Momo
Nepal's famous dumplings, steamed or fried and served with a fiery tomato achaar. The gateway dish. Find momo near you.
Thakali dal bhat
The full plate: black dal, rice, gundruk, a curry and pickles, with refills until you tap out. Thakali spots.
Newari choila
Smoky grilled meat tossed with mustard oil and spices, made for sharing. Newari food.
Sel roti
A sweet, ring-shaped rice bread, crisp outside and soft within. Finish with sikarni if it is on.
Lakeside Gurkhas
4.5(1953)
Canberra Momo House - Nepalese Restaurant - Gungahlin
4.7(1148)
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)
The Mustang Nepalese Restaurant & Bar
4.4(504)The Kathmandu Momo House Nepalese and Indian Cusines
4.2(464)
The Chimney Nepalese Restaurant & Bar
4.2(461)
Capital Laphing Canberra
4.1(293)
Friends & Momos Woden
4.7(285)
The Druk Family Restaurant
4.7(227)
Early Bird Xpresso (nepalese food truck)
4.6(209)
Bhok Laagyo Franklin
4.8(178)Hoodie and Foodie
4.8(165)
Losaa On Wheels
4.8(162)Nepalese Nomad & Co
4.9(147)
Early Bird Nepalese Restaurant
4.8(135)
The Monkey Temple
4.8(113)
Himalayan BBQ
4.9(103)
THE MOMO POT
4.5(99)
Friends & Momos Gungahlin
4.8(97)
Cafe Himalayan Brew Phillip
4.8(65)
Momos Taste of Tibet
4.6(63)The Thakali Lounge and Bar
4.8(59)
Nepalese Momo House / Gemini
4.9(43)
Tusa Canberra
5.0(19)Frequently asked
Where is the best Nepali food in Canberra?
The densest clusters are in Gungahlin, Belconnen and Phillip. Sort any list by rating to see local favourites, or open the map to find your closest plate.
Do Nepali restaurants in the ACT serve momo?
Nearly all of them. Momo is the dish almost every Nepali kitchen does, steamed, fried, jhol or C-momo. See the momo page for the spots known for it.
Is there vegetarian Nepali food in the ACT?
Plenty. Veg momo, dal bhat and gundruk are on most menus. Browse the veg-friendly spots.