Ingredient appreciation — what makes Momo special

What sets Momo apart is the handling of mustard oil. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy and warming result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

dal bhat power for 24 hours is a trekking mantra reflecting how central the dish is to Nepali daily life. The a Newari restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had nimbu pani as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Momo is the place to start.