When you said that the chicken momo filling needed a little spice I instantly realised where that was coming from. The momo you had back in India weren't authentic nepali momo but more of an Indian version where they use a little more spice. If you get momo in Nepal or Sikkim or Darjeeling they will have little to no spice but quite a lot of ginger which is I believe a more authentic Nepalese momo. We nepali people like to savour the simple flavour of the meat the most and the dip and jhol is what has most of the spice. And yes we do eat around 20-30 of them in one seating. 😭
Mo:Mo isnt newari food. The word Mo:Mo itself is tibetan. The tibetan merchant brought the food to Nepal. You can google it before being ignorant and replying to me.@@BishwakarmaOfficialyt
I am crying!!!! I am Greek and i am in love with Nepal, Nepalese food and Nepali people.. i Have been in Nepal 22 years ago and i still have the taste of the food in my mouth.... I was the Queen of Momos.. Unfortunately i cant find in Athens a Nepalese restaurant.. Thank you for bringing those memories back !!!!
I agree with the momos being the best dumpling out there statement... When I was in Nepal I couldn't get enough of them. Nepalese people had the BEST sauces to go with them, I distinctly remember that. My partner and I ended up looking for a cooking class to know how they make them... SO GOOD!!! The spices and everything they use are just heavenly. If anyone goes to Kathmandu, go have veg momos at White House Kitchen. AMAZING
We have many Nepali people here in Northeastern India, they have such a beautiful culture but I was honestly expecting Sel Roti in this video and surprised it did not make it, Sel Roti is such an iconic Nepali dish during Vijayadashami/Dashain.
My cat Momo (named after the “flying lemur” from Avatar the Last Airbender) was listening very intently each time someone from the video said his “name” 😉😸
As a Nepali person, I'm so happy you're doing this episode! I also think Mexican food and Nepali food have some crossover in terms of flavours and spice! Plus we have titaura which I think is quite similar to Pulparindo!
I agree! I’m Mexican and worked at a nepali restaurant for 4yrs and I’ve cooked many Nepali dishes at home and my family thought it was a family recipe lol
You actually miss the main dish called "Dhal bhat tarkari" which is very famous in Nepal. Every nepalese eat this daily. I think you should try this! Love from Nepal🇳🇵
9:55 There's something about momo, From Nepal's mountains and valleys below, A humble dumpling that steals the show, With its aroma, flavor, and texture to glow. A filling of meat or veggies inside, Wrapped in dough so delicate and light, Steamed or fried, the choice is yours to decide, A taste of Nepal, an exquisite delight. It's more than just a meal, it's a culture's pride, A symbol of hospitality, served far and wide, From family gatherings to streetside vendors' stride, Momo brings people together, side by side. The fragrance of momo, a sweet perfume, Aromas of spices, and herbs in full bloom, A bite of momo, and my heart starts to zoom, With satisfaction and pleasure, no need for a room. Oh, momo, you are more than just a dish, A connection to Nepal, a cultural wish, To share your flavors, with every single wish, A divine experience, a moment to relish. So let's celebrate momo, this Nepali treasure, A dish that unites, beyond any measure, A culinary masterpiece, with infinite pleasure, Momo, the king of dumplings, beyond all measure.
Just reading all these comments from brothers and sisters from foreign countries and how they have Nepalese restaurants where they live and they visit often. It makes me so happy that our Nepalese brothers and sisters have well flourished our cuisine overseas and how so many different people enjoys them. Thank you to all the Nepalese abroad, to all the people for beautiful comments and to you Beryl for this video. ❤
Thank you Beryl for featuring my submission! :) Loved watching you try nepalese food. The grilled tandoori meat with samaybaji is called "Chhoila" and the falafel type of thing is "Bara- a pancake made out of lentils". I think the chatamari you got had a thick base, which normally is not the case. There's much more to nepalese cuisine. i hope you will try it in the future as well! Much love from Nepal!
Remembering my trip to Nepal and all the lovely people there - I don't think I've ever been to a place where the people are just so genuinely sweet and generous ❤️ - And yes, the portion sizes are like that, and not only for guests - my nepali friends always joke about serving (and eating without the smallest shred of guilt) a Himalaya of rice and dal. They can never believe when I capitulate after about a third of what is heaped on my plate 😄
My favorite food is dumplings and I’ve eaten almost every kind. So far, my favorite dumplings out of all of them are Nepali Momos, so completely agree with you, Beryl! 😄
ITS MOMO NOT MOMOS. You don't say pizzas, its pizza, whether its a slice or multiple slices, its always "x number of pizza slices". The same goes for momo, whether its a piece, multiple pieces, a plate, half plate or multiple plates. Its always momo. You could say "x plates of momo" but never "momos".
There's a Nepalese restaurant in my city which does some of the best curry I have ever eaten, but I haven't been able to narrow down the kind of recipe they use for my favourite one - it's labelled as "Jomsom" on the menu, but based on my research, it's the region their chef is from, rather than a specifically defined style.
I'm surprised (in a good way) that Newar cuisine features so prominently in this sampling of Nepali foods. It confuses me that chatamari would be a main dish while samay baji would be an appetizer - those should definitely be switched! Samay baji is a composed meal, in much the same way that a Thali is. The thing in the middle is a lentil fritter/cake, called wo in Newari and bara/vada in many languages in Nepal/India. Chatamari is more of a snack or small meal, and is often cut into pieces and shared. If your chatamari was doughy, it wasn't properly made. It should be crisp on one side and tender on the other, like an utthapam. Chyang, like momo, is of Tibetan origin. Momo has a longer history in Nepal, as it was brought back by Newar traders. The way you eat dozens of momo is that you gather with family and eat it while you make it. The littlest hands roll the dough into balls while experienced matriarchs roll them out into wrappers. Someone is in charge of depositing the exact amount of filling and everyone else pitches in to pleat them shut. You pop momo straight off the steamer into your mouth, while continuing to make more. You spend the whole evening this way, chatting, drinking, eating and making more and more momo. Like Sukuti, the best momo filling is buff (water buffalo meat). It's not really available outside of Nepal, so I hope one day you're able to travel and try it.
I feel so emotional beryl, the way you put so much respect and care into making this video really hit my heart. As a newari person, it’s so lovely to see so much of our food highlighted 💕
Momo = love …. Not a single celebration goes by without Momo in Nepal….veg momo, paneer momo, chicken momo, buff momo, mutton momo … pork momo…omggg I m drooling just writing about it. Also chatamari is usually crispy…but u need to eat it piping hot… ur chatamari was a takeaway so it got soggy…
This whole video I was like,"No Beryl, everything you ordered is one serving of food and we eat it in one sitting. Alone. Especially the samay baji set in the beginning.(Yes, we eat it all. plus they come around to add more)" 😭 Also, about the 30 momos thing. We usually have the whole family involved while making them, so we eat while we make more. You tend to lose count of how many you ate while making more. 😂
When we came to Nepal a few years back, we were each greeted with a plate like the one in the beginning (where we stayed). It took us 3 days to finally finish the food 😂🤦🏻
you could've had yomari as a dessert which would go well with the menu that you had in this ep. Its also a newari dish kinda like a dumpling filled with sweet fillings (chakku, khuwa, etc)
I live a few blocks from that restaurant and love it. Especially the chatamuri which isn’t something I’ve seen on a lot of other Nepali menus in the area. I’ve had it there and delivered and it’s def better there. It also comes with a little goat curry to poor over the top. Really satisfying. Great restaurant and one of dozens in the woodside/Jackson heights area.
Just took my 14 year-old foodie son on a restaurant crawl for his birthday. Nepalese was his very first stop!! Momo’s and lamb pepper fry were delicious.
OMG nepalese food in NYC is amazing -- you should try Nepali Bhanchha Ghar in Queens which has the most amazing Sel Roti -- its soooo scrumptious and oily and fresh -- with their fresh dipping sauce -- omg I'm fasting and my mouth is watering just thinking about it
This Momo (my nickname) LOVES Momo's and I remember when we were living in Austin, there's this lovely Nepali mom who sold homemade momo's at the local Farmers Market along with her wonderful sauces and salsa's and I'm not kidding you that there were dozens of people in line waiting to pounce and get their hands on them when she opened her stall. I've had momo's in India and Nepal and agree with several of the comments below about the spice level being amped up in India and found the Nepali ones to have a more subtle fragrance to them. Either way, you can't go wrong with a Momo!
I love this episode. I had no idea what Nepalese food is. Yum, I agree it's community food. I have always been amazed of the land and her people in Nepal. I've watched so many documentaries and no one talks about what they eat!. Thank you for posting what you ordered in the description. I already know what I would order if I have a chance at Nepalese dining.
I was having my dinner while watching this. I cannot watch Beryl and her food-related enthusiasm when I am not eating... because I will be eating by the end of the video anyway. :)
Beryl, you are a magical human being. This isn't the first episode where you made this picky eater excited to try new food. Also, the "that'll give you arm hair" reaction almost made me shoot coffee out of my nose.
My mum's version growing up was "that'll put hairs on your chest", which as a little girl who did not want chest hair really put me off a few things hahaha when it was supposed to encourage me to eat up!
Momos are awesome. We had a random mom and pop pizza place that had homemade beef, chicken and veg momos on the menu. I didn't even realize they were Nepalese I just make a habit of eating anything on the menu I've never heard of.
Consuming beef is very rare in Nepal and found only in a few communities like Muslims or Christians. For the Hindus, cow is a holy animal and they would never eat beef momos. Hence, buff momos are very popular here but the beef ones. Maybe they aren't even made. Furthermore, the Brahmin communities (the older generations mostly) dont even prefer buff so buff momos always come in round shape to make them more identifiable.
I *LOVE* momos and so to thank you for your video I have actually written you a poem.... In the heart of Nepal, where mountains stand tall, A culinary delight, beckons one and all. A morsel of heaven, wrapped in dough so thin, The story of momo, I shall now begin. With nimble hands and a craftsman's grace, The Nepalese people mold its tender embrace. A pocket of dough, folded with care, Hides treasures within, a secret affair. Steamed to perfection, or fried till it's gold, The momo's allure, a tale to be told. A bite to savor, the taste buds to please, For inside lies a fusion, that brings taste buds to their knees. A symphony of flavors, a dance of delight, The spiced meat and herbs, embraced in moonlight. Each morsel a whisper, of Nepalese lore, A culinary journey, one cannot ignore. With dipping sauces, tangy and sweet, The momo experience, truly complete. A taste of Nepal, a gift from above, Momo dumplings, a symbol of love. And as we part ways, a Haiku I bestow, To honor the momo, with love and gusto: Nepal's warm embrace, Momo whispers secrets, taste, Mountains in each bite.
There’s a Nepalese cafe not too far from where I live and a potato dish I had there is probably the best potato dish I’ve ever had in my life but I don’t remember what it’s called. 😊
And I love that you actually tried AUTHENTIC Nepalese food. 🙌 Too many times some people make videos about Nepalese food and there's just a bunch of Indian food. I love this video!
@Christopher Kinsella omg yeah obviously! I pass by Kathmandu kitchen all the time! You know those places that are just like part of the furniture so you don't even really see them any more? Thank you haha
We can and usually eat 20 or 30 momos if it is homemade. You truly got the essence of Nepali food most of our food is meant to share. You should definitely try more Nepali food considering the food you tried mostly belonged to Newari community. A suggestion if you want to be shocked and thrown off completely try Rai and Limbu food.
Hey Beryl, I love your videos! They are both entertaining and educational! I live in Houston, Texas so there are a lot of international cuisines here. these types of videos give me a much better idea of what to try when I get the chance. You Rock! Love from South Texas!
Delicious looking food guys. This looked really good. Only has Nepalese food a couple of times but both times was sooo memorable. Great recommendations ❤
I don't understand why people refer to this food as 'momos' instead of 'momo'. I believe this might be because others are also using the plural form, and as a result, it has become more commonly accepted.
Beryl is so cute! She was so confident when she said Bhel but she still said it wrong. Enjoyed this episode as well. Something about her videos that gives such feel good kind of a feeling.
I find it kind of ironic- I am from the US but live in a village in Nepal, about 9 miles from the border of Tibet. As I watch you, in the US, eating Nepali food, I am here in Nepal eating Shepherd's pie which I just made in the pressure cooker. But I do have a side of chiura (beaten rice) on the side!
Fantastic as always! The momos I have tried have been disappointing. You have inspired me to keep searching for the delicious ones! But note to self: do *not* watch Beryl's videos while fasting! Ramadan Mubarak y'all!
Nepalese cuisine is awesome! Chatamari and Samay Baji are so loved in Nepal, as well as Wo. Chatamari is a perfect dish for a filling meal plus it's gluten free, has protein and is super healthy AND you can have it for any meal of day breakfast lunch or dinner. Chatamari should be just slightly thicker than a crepe and not too thick, and it comes in various types. Traditionally you have egg chatamari or Buff Chatamari (minced buffalo with mild seasonings). You can definitely have it with sauces if you want. If you're vegetarian of course experiment with vegetables to your liking. Newari Jhol momo is soooo good I love the flavour of this dish, it's mild and has fragrant taste of sesame, sichuan peppercorn, and hog plum. Jhol momo is glorious. Lastly, I wish you could try the authentic Nepalese Buff momo Beryl! Chicken momo is great but Buff is even greater. Closest thing you could substitute if Buff isn't available where you live is Beef. Now I'm off to go make some Chatamari because watching this video made me crave it so much!
Oh, Beryl, the queen of cuisine, Her love for food, a sight to be seen. Her taste buds tingle with delight, As she devours each scrumptious bite. From curries to soufflés, she'll never tire, Her passion for food, a burning fire. Her UA-cam channel, a culinary quest, A gastronomic journey to be the best. Rajat, her husband, a loving man, Supports her food adventures as best he can. Yet, he knows deep inside his heart, In Beryl's world, food claims the largest part. Her kitchen, a canvas for her creations, Whipping up meals, a true sensation. From street food to gourmet fare, Beryl's love for food, beyond compare. Oh, Beryl, the foodie queen supreme, Every dish, a flavorful dream. Her love for food knows no bounds, Through every bite, pure joy resounds. Rajat smiles, he understands, His wife's love for food, so grand. For in each plate, he sees her heart, And knows food love keeps them from falling apart. So here's to Beryl, a culinary muse, Her love for food, we all could use. Let's raise a fork, a spoon, or knife, And celebrate the deliciousness of life.
One of my favorite restaurants is Himal Chuli in Madison WI. The thing that is so great about Nepali food is you feel … vibrant? Healthier? It’s hard to describe, but every time I’ve eaten there I just feel complete afterwards. And, you know, also, it’s so delicious. Lucky for me we also have a Nepali restaurant where I live in Minneapolis. It’s a different vibe, almost like Nepali meets North Indian food, but also very good.
Saw you using that garden raddish on some. Here is a nive little side dish, made from them. Finely sliced, just the way you used it. Mix it with a mixture of salt, sugar and mustard. After 15 to 20min, salt and sugar will kave drawn moisture from the raddish to create a vinaigrette. The sugar will balance the harsh edge from the raddish. You might wanna add chopped italian parsley . Greetings from the far north of Germany!
I tend to order the same thing when I order out, so lately Beryl has helped me travel more in my cusine. Writes up what I`m curious to try and order when I can :), Thank you Beryl.
Beryl, I completely agree with your preference for ordering a table full of dishes to share! I'm absolutely a "let's try everything" diner and am always so happy to go out to eat with friends who are on board with family-style dining.
Chatamari in Kathmandu is totally different from what is seen in your video. It is a crime to serve chicken choila in a samay baji set where the buffalo meat is grilled in hay and then spiced with enough tomato puree, chilly flakes, and ginger garlic paste. I would also recommend having sel roti (deep-fired rice flour-based doughnut-like bread ). Nepali lentils are totally different from the daal used in India as we dont use dried spices. A sweet yomari ( sweet dumpling with jaggery or would complete your journey of exploring Newari cuisine over the rasbari (which is more of an Indian dessert).
You could definitely tell that momos are a Nepalese staple from that montage of 4/5 guests saying some variation "and of course momos..." and then the 5th guest coming in to recommend a specific type 😂 If I ever get the chance to visit a Nepalese restaurant, I'll make sure to order some!
Nepalese food just doesn’t exist in Cleveland Ohio,but I had an insane rice dish in London last September at a place called “the Junk Shop” in Greenwich! What a fun time,just hanging out with the proprietor,Tobias,so cool,he’s like Keith Richards😂
As a newar its a preety good feeling.I think you should visit Nepal especially parts of Kathmandu to see the culture of newar and the Jatras that happen here.Jatra is a very giant festival or a sort of a party its crazy with alot of instruments,dances and many more.v
Newari culture is a mix of many generations of different ethnicity which ruled over Kathmandu valley. It is not any specific ethnicity that many believe. Newari culture is the true culture of Nepal.
Beryl I would to see you go and watch some foods being made, like imagine watching different types of momo being made and then tasting them. Either at a restaurant or on location! Some of my favourite parts of travel have been cooking classes of different cuisines, would love to do that vicariously through you!
I love dumplings. We have a type of dumpling in Australia called the 'Dim Sim'... (not Dim Sum)... It is a Chinese Australian invention, usually made with beef or lamb but sometimes pork and cabbage, white pepper, chinese 5 spice, sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce. I'm not sure if these are available internationally but the most famous dim sims are 'South Melbourne market dim sims'... you can buy them frozen in the supermarket here but they're an actual takeaway franchise from Melbourne Australia.
It was basically a Newari food episode. I would love to watch Nepali food episode. There are a lot off different cuisines from east to west and from north to south of Nepal(all different from eachother).
I agree with you, Beryl! I hate going out with people (mostly previous co-workers) who only order their one dish and are not open to sharing multiple dishes, family style.
Gosh! I'm dying to order some Nepalese food! Do you think that restaurant will deliver to rural Illinois? ...me, neither... Maybe there are some recipes you can do an episode around?
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I’m Indian but my landlords are Nepali. Every week when they make momos, I get a plate and I couldn’t more thankful.
mo:mo* not momos
@@themoonisbeautifulisntit317 yeah momo
@@themoonisbeautifulisntit317 professor here you are .come back to teach the students.
😂😂😂😂
@@onigiri3720 lol are you okay?
Why are you getting mad at me for telling her how to correctly say mo:mo? A food of my country
When you said that the chicken momo filling needed a little spice I instantly realised where that was coming from. The momo you had back in India weren't authentic nepali momo but more of an Indian version where they use a little more spice. If you get momo in Nepal or Sikkim or Darjeeling they will have little to no spice but quite a lot of ginger which is I believe a more authentic Nepalese momo. We nepali people like to savour the simple flavour of the meat the most and the dip and jhol is what has most of the spice. And yes we do eat around 20-30 of them in one seating. 😭
No bro no spices is the authentic one from tibet nepali momos are ful of spices
@@BishwakarmaOfficialyt xiao long bao
@@BishwakarmaOfficialyt no it's indian
noop i have been to sikkim and darjeeling. And the style you said is only popular in sikkim and darjeeling but not in Nepal. And i am from Kathmandu
Mo:Mo isnt newari food. The word Mo:Mo itself is tibetan. The tibetan merchant brought the food to Nepal. You can google it before being ignorant and replying to me.@@BishwakarmaOfficialyt
I am crying!!!! I am Greek and i am in love with Nepal, Nepalese food and Nepali people.. i Have been in Nepal 22 years ago and i still have the taste of the food in my mouth.... I was the Queen of Momos.. Unfortunately i cant find in Athens a Nepalese restaurant.. Thank you for bringing those memories back !!!!
Sounds like you need to move here to Queens, new York’s home of Greek AND Nepali food.
You have to go back to Nepal😊
Now you can find in Athens
But you have the amazing greek food
Why would you need nepali food?!
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I am Indian and so happy to see Nepalese dishes here. Nepalese foods are gems waiting to be discovered
I agree with the momos being the best dumpling out there statement... When I was in Nepal I couldn't get enough of them. Nepalese people had the BEST sauces to go with them, I distinctly remember that. My partner and I ended up looking for a cooking class to know how they make them... SO GOOD!!! The spices and everything they use are just heavenly. If anyone goes to Kathmandu, go have veg momos at White House Kitchen. AMAZING
Western foods r trash, so I'm not surprised.
We have many Nepali people here in Northeastern India, they have such a beautiful culture but I was honestly expecting Sel Roti in this video and surprised it did not make it, Sel Roti is such an iconic Nepali dish during Vijayadashami/Dashain.
Same! I was hoping to see Sel roti. ( Ps I've lived in Nepal too)
Sel roti is love.
sel roti is kinda a hassale to make everyday
they were eating more of the newari food than the typical nepali food no hate tho
@@korrei And how do you define 'typical nepali food'?
My cat Momo (named after the “flying lemur” from Avatar the Last Airbender) was listening very intently each time someone from the video said his “name” 😉😸
Oh, man.
We had the same thing one time when our cat Scout couldn't understand why Gregory Peck was scolding her.
@@cjtorres5917 Totally cute, and yes, I know what classic movie you’re talking about. ❤️
That is very cute😂❤
Tell me how you pronounce 'Avatar'
As a Nepali person, I'm so happy you're doing this episode! I also think Mexican food and Nepali food have some crossover in terms of flavours and spice! Plus we have titaura which I think is quite similar to Pulparindo!
Im Mexican and i agree with this!!! Very similar cuisines
I’m Mexican, & I’ve never had Nepali food but this episode makes me want to find my nearest Nepali Restaurant.🤗
Thanks for the tip about titaura! I love pulparindo so it will be neat if I can find the Nepali version :)
I agree! I’m Mexican and worked at a nepali restaurant for 4yrs and I’ve cooked many Nepali dishes at home and my family thought it was a family recipe lol
Surprisingly weird!
You actually miss the main dish called "Dhal bhat tarkari" which is very famous in Nepal. Every nepalese eat this daily. I think you should try this! Love from Nepal🇳🇵
9:55
There's something about momo,
From Nepal's mountains and valleys below,
A humble dumpling that steals the show,
With its aroma, flavor, and texture to glow.
A filling of meat or veggies inside,
Wrapped in dough so delicate and light,
Steamed or fried, the choice is yours to decide,
A taste of Nepal, an exquisite delight.
It's more than just a meal, it's a culture's pride,
A symbol of hospitality, served far and wide,
From family gatherings to streetside vendors' stride,
Momo brings people together, side by side.
The fragrance of momo, a sweet perfume,
Aromas of spices, and herbs in full bloom,
A bite of momo, and my heart starts to zoom,
With satisfaction and pleasure, no need for a room.
Oh, momo, you are more than just a dish,
A connection to Nepal, a cultural wish,
To share your flavors, with every single wish,
A divine experience, a moment to relish.
So let's celebrate momo, this Nepali treasure,
A dish that unites, beyond any measure,
A culinary masterpiece, with infinite pleasure,
Momo, the king of dumplings, beyond all measure.
amazingggg
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Cringe!!!
This should be a pinned comment @beryl
Just reading all these comments from brothers and sisters from foreign countries and how they have Nepalese restaurants where they live and they visit often. It makes me so happy that our Nepalese brothers and sisters have well flourished our cuisine overseas and how so many different people enjoys them.
Thank you to all the Nepalese abroad, to all the people for beautiful comments and to you Beryl for this video. ❤
Thank you Beryl for featuring my submission! :) Loved watching you try nepalese food. The grilled tandoori meat with samaybaji is called "Chhoila" and the falafel type of thing is "Bara- a pancake made out of lentils". I think the chatamari you got had a thick base, which normally is not the case. There's much more to nepalese cuisine. i hope you will try it in the future as well!
Much love from Nepal!
Remembering my trip to Nepal and all the lovely people there - I don't think I've ever been to a place where the people are just so genuinely sweet and generous ❤️ - And yes, the portion sizes are like that, and not only for guests - my nepali friends always joke about serving (and eating without the smallest shred of guilt) a Himalaya of rice and dal. They can never believe when I capitulate after about a third of what is heaped on my plate 😄
I am so into this series! Thank you for creating such consistently fun, educational, and joyful content.
Your carrot surprise is called achar. It's made with carrots, raddish, cucumbers and mixed with spices and lots of lime. My absolute favorite.
My favorite food is dumplings and I’ve eaten almost every kind. So far, my favorite dumplings out of all of them are Nepali Momos, so completely agree with you, Beryl! 😄
Watching this, I feel a video series focussing on all the under-represented nations and their special dishes would be so cool!
ITS MOMO NOT MOMOS.
You don't say pizzas, its pizza, whether its a slice or multiple slices, its always "x number of pizza slices".
The same goes for momo, whether its a piece, multiple pieces, a plate, half plate or multiple plates. Its always momo. You could say "x plates of momo" but never "momos".
There's a Nepalese restaurant in my city which does some of the best curry I have ever eaten, but I haven't been able to narrow down the kind of recipe they use for my favourite one - it's labelled as "Jomsom" on the menu, but based on my research, it's the region their chef is from, rather than a specifically defined style.
Ohh that's may be "Jomsom Bheda" 😂😂
Yes, Jomsom is the upper Himalayan region in Nepal, mainly inhabited by the Thakali people. I m sure that must be Thakali cuisine.
9:07 That is absolutely true. Momos are the best dumplings.. if not the best food imo
I'm surprised (in a good way) that Newar cuisine features so prominently in this sampling of Nepali foods. It confuses me that chatamari would be a main dish while samay baji would be an appetizer - those should definitely be switched! Samay baji is a composed meal, in much the same way that a Thali is. The thing in the middle is a lentil fritter/cake, called wo in Newari and bara/vada in many languages in Nepal/India. Chatamari is more of a snack or small meal, and is often cut into pieces and shared. If your chatamari was doughy, it wasn't properly made. It should be crisp on one side and tender on the other, like an utthapam. Chyang, like momo, is of Tibetan origin. Momo has a longer history in Nepal, as it was brought back by Newar traders. The way you eat dozens of momo is that you gather with family and eat it while you make it. The littlest hands roll the dough into balls while experienced matriarchs roll them out into wrappers. Someone is in charge of depositing the exact amount of filling and everyone else pitches in to pleat them shut. You pop momo straight off the steamer into your mouth, while continuing to make more. You spend the whole evening this way, chatting, drinking, eating and making more and more momo. Like Sukuti, the best momo filling is buff (water buffalo meat). It's not really available outside of Nepal, so I hope one day you're able to travel and try it.
Omg!!!! So glad you are trying Nepali food ❤😊!!! Happy to see my beautiful little country and its food being recognized ❤🎉!!!
Jhol momo is my very favorite! I live just around the corner from a Nepalese/Indian restaurant and the staff there never steers me wrong. 😊
I feel so emotional beryl, the way you put so much respect and care into making this video really hit my heart. As a newari person, it’s so lovely to see so much of our food highlighted 💕
Momo = love …. Not a single celebration goes by without Momo in Nepal….veg momo, paneer momo, chicken momo, buff momo, mutton momo … pork momo…omggg I m drooling just writing about it.
Also chatamari is usually crispy…but u need to eat it piping hot… ur chatamari was a takeaway so it got soggy…
This whole video I was like,"No Beryl, everything you ordered is one serving of food and we eat it in one sitting. Alone. Especially the samay baji set in the beginning.(Yes, we eat it all. plus they come around to add more)" 😭
Also, about the 30 momos thing. We usually have the whole family involved while making them, so we eat while we make more. You tend to lose count of how many you ate while making more. 😂
When we came to Nepal a few years back, we were each greeted with a plate like the one in the beginning (where we stayed). It took us 3 days to finally finish the food 😂🤦🏻
Oh my! We’re usually expected to eat all that and more in one sitting. 😂 I always look forward to it as its one of my favorites.
Yes, don't try 20 things in one sitting. You are ruining the experience and overwhelming yourself.
you could've had yomari as a dessert which would go well with the menu that you had in this ep. Its also a newari dish kinda like a dumpling filled with sweet fillings (chakku, khuwa, etc)
I live a few blocks from that restaurant and love it. Especially the chatamuri which isn’t something I’ve seen on a lot of other Nepali menus in the area. I’ve had it there and delivered and it’s def better there. It also comes with a little goat curry to poor over the top. Really satisfying. Great restaurant and one of dozens in the woodside/Jackson heights area.
Just took my 14 year-old foodie son on a restaurant crawl for his birthday. Nepalese was his very first stop!! Momo’s and lamb pepper fry were delicious.
I wish you had tried chicken momo with the soup (jhol) that vegetable momo came with. That’s the perfect combo.🤤
You were talking about shared meals and my brain was like SHARE IT WITH ASHA. SHE'S RIGHT THERE. 😅😅
me too :D
1 momo = MoMo
2 momo = MoMo
Infinite momo = Also MoMo
Thankyou
OMG nepalese food in NYC is amazing -- you should try Nepali Bhanchha Ghar in Queens which has the most amazing Sel Roti -- its soooo scrumptious and oily and fresh -- with their fresh dipping sauce -- omg I'm fasting and my mouth is watering just thinking about it
This Momo (my nickname) LOVES Momo's and I remember when we were living in Austin, there's this lovely Nepali mom who sold homemade momo's at the local Farmers Market along with her wonderful sauces and salsa's and I'm not kidding you that there were dozens of people in line waiting to pounce and get their hands on them when she opened her stall.
I've had momo's in India and Nepal and agree with several of the comments below about the spice level being amped up in India and found the Nepali ones to have a more subtle fragrance to them. Either way, you can't go wrong with a Momo!
I love this episode. I had no idea what Nepalese food is. Yum, I agree it's community food. I have always been amazed of the land and her people in Nepal. I've watched so many documentaries and no one talks about what they eat!. Thank you for posting what you ordered in the description. I already know what I would order if I have a chance at Nepalese dining.
Wow! I love seeing all of the variety. Steamed chicken momo looks perfect for a rainy day :)
Just sat down to eat my lunch - what perfect timing to eat together! ❤️
I was having my dinner while watching this. I cannot watch Beryl and her food-related enthusiasm when I am not eating... because I will be eating by the end of the video anyway. :)
Nepalese are so good in making momos and i love ❤ it from 🇮🇳
Beryl, you are a magical human being. This isn't the first episode where you made this picky eater excited to try new food.
Also, the "that'll give you arm hair" reaction almost made me shoot coffee out of my nose.
Same!
My mum's version growing up was "that'll put hairs on your chest", which as a little girl who did not want chest hair really put me off a few things hahaha when it was supposed to encourage me to eat up!
I didn't know anything about Nepalese food and now I'm dying to try it!
This remains my favorite series of yours.
Momos are awesome. We had a random mom and pop pizza place that had homemade beef, chicken and veg momos on the menu. I didn't even realize they were Nepalese I just make a habit of eating anything on the menu I've never heard of.
Consuming beef is very rare in Nepal and found only in a few communities like Muslims or Christians. For the Hindus, cow is a holy animal and they would never eat beef momos. Hence, buff momos are very popular here but the beef ones. Maybe they aren't even made. Furthermore, the Brahmin communities (the older generations mostly) dont even prefer buff so buff momos always come in round shape to make them more identifiable.
@@Moonshine.44ya, but he is talking about momos sold in the U.S. Buff meat is not available in the U.S. so I m sure they sell beef, pork and chicken.
Ik but I'm just awaring them IF they might not know and they might consider beef momos are made in Nepal.
Beryl's said it. Momos are definitely the best dumplings out there!!
I *LOVE* momos and so to thank you for your video I have actually written you a poem....
In the heart of Nepal, where mountains stand tall,
A culinary delight, beckons one and all.
A morsel of heaven, wrapped in dough so thin,
The story of momo, I shall now begin.
With nimble hands and a craftsman's grace,
The Nepalese people mold its tender embrace.
A pocket of dough, folded with care,
Hides treasures within, a secret affair.
Steamed to perfection, or fried till it's gold,
The momo's allure, a tale to be told.
A bite to savor, the taste buds to please,
For inside lies a fusion, that brings taste buds to their knees.
A symphony of flavors, a dance of delight,
The spiced meat and herbs, embraced in moonlight.
Each morsel a whisper, of Nepalese lore,
A culinary journey, one cannot ignore.
With dipping sauces, tangy and sweet,
The momo experience, truly complete.
A taste of Nepal, a gift from above,
Momo dumplings, a symbol of love.
And as we part ways, a Haiku I bestow,
To honor the momo, with love and gusto:
Nepal's warm embrace,
Momo whispers secrets, taste,
Mountains in each bite.
Spent 2 weeks in Nepal.. Miss the people, scenery and mostly the food.. 🤤
Rains outside and Jhol momos are made for each other combination ❤
There’s a Nepalese cafe not too far from where I live and a potato dish I had there is probably the best potato dish I’ve ever had in my life but I don’t remember what it’s called. 😊
May be Aalu dam 😂
‘aalu tāma’ - aaalu (potato) tāma (bamboo shoots)- popular soup dish and is served heavily in local cafes
omg omg omg as a reagular nepalese viewer this makes me so happy beryl!!
And I love that you actually tried AUTHENTIC Nepalese food. 🙌 Too many times some people make videos about Nepalese food and there's just a bunch of Indian food. I love this video!
We went to a Nepalese reastayrant in Dublin of all places, and it was just amazing. 11/10, would do it again!
Oooh! I live in Dublin! Di you remember what it was called?
@@Rose-jz6sx there’s Kathmandu kitchen on dame street or fishtail out dundrum direction. Had great food in both.
@Christopher Kinsella omg yeah obviously! I pass by Kathmandu kitchen all the time! You know those places that are just like part of the furniture so you don't even really see them any more? Thank you haha
We can and usually eat 20 or 30 momos if it is homemade. You truly got the essence of Nepali food most of our food is meant to share. You should definitely try more Nepali food considering the food you tried mostly belonged to Newari community. A suggestion if you want to be shocked and thrown off completely try Rai and Limbu food.
Hey Beryl, I love your videos! They are both entertaining and educational! I live in Houston, Texas so there are a lot of international cuisines here. these types of videos give me a much better idea of what to try when I get the chance. You Rock! Love from South Texas!
We have a growing Nepalese population where i live so it truly is nice to see this. 💖💖💖
Chatamari looks so good, I'm drooling! it also looks like Filipino Torta in a way.
Delicious looking food guys. This looked really good. Only has Nepalese food a couple of times but both times was sooo memorable. Great recommendations ❤
This is so cool Beryl. Thanks for this 😍❤️
I don't understand why people refer to this food as 'momos' instead of 'momo'. I believe this might be because others are also using the plural form, and as a result, it has become more commonly accepted.
Whenever I hear someone call it 'momos', it makes me cringe.
Beryl is so cute! She was so confident when she said Bhel but she still said it wrong. Enjoyed this episode as well. Something about her videos that gives such feel good kind of a feeling.
I find it kind of ironic- I am from the US but live in a village in Nepal, about 9 miles from the border of Tibet. As I watch you, in the US, eating Nepali food, I am here in Nepal eating Shepherd's pie which I just made in the pressure cooker. But I do have a side of chiura (beaten rice) on the side!
Chuckled at Beryl's reaction to spicy carrots...
"That's really hot.
Whatever that is...
that's gonna give you arm hair." 🌶🔥🤯
I definitely LOLed! 😆
Fantastic as always!
The momos I have tried have been disappointing. You have inspired me to keep searching for the delicious ones!
But note to self: do *not* watch Beryl's videos while fasting! Ramadan Mubarak y'all!
Ramadan Mubarak!
I find it hard enough to watch these videos while waiting for lunch or dinner, I don't know how you did it!
LOL the struggle was real! :)
@@cjtorres5917 enjoy your iftar this evening!
Thank you! :)
I loooooove momos. I can’t do spice very well, but the Nepalese food place by my house makes them so good that I don’t even care how spicy they are
Nepali food is really so tasty and comforting.. i would really like to try some authentic food in authentic places ❤
I agree with the momo statement...it is the best and it is heavenly..
Nepalese cuisine is awesome! Chatamari and Samay Baji are so loved in Nepal, as well as Wo. Chatamari is a perfect dish for a filling meal plus it's gluten free, has protein and is super healthy AND you can have it for any meal of day breakfast lunch or dinner. Chatamari should be just slightly thicker than a crepe and not too thick, and it comes in various types. Traditionally you have egg chatamari or Buff Chatamari (minced buffalo with mild seasonings). You can definitely have it with sauces if you want. If you're vegetarian of course experiment with vegetables to your liking. Newari Jhol momo is soooo good I love the flavour of this dish, it's mild and has fragrant taste of sesame, sichuan peppercorn, and hog plum. Jhol momo is glorious.
Lastly, I wish you could try the authentic Nepalese Buff momo Beryl! Chicken momo is great but Buff is even greater. Closest thing you could substitute if Buff isn't available where you live is Beef. Now I'm off to go make some Chatamari because watching this video made me crave it so much!
After that $20 bottle of rice wine, sounds like Beryl is a "Chyanged" person 🥁🥴
omggggggg hahahahahhahah
Oh, Beryl, the queen of cuisine,
Her love for food, a sight to be seen.
Her taste buds tingle with delight,
As she devours each scrumptious bite.
From curries to soufflés, she'll never tire,
Her passion for food, a burning fire.
Her UA-cam channel, a culinary quest,
A gastronomic journey to be the best.
Rajat, her husband, a loving man,
Supports her food adventures as best he can.
Yet, he knows deep inside his heart,
In Beryl's world, food claims the largest part.
Her kitchen, a canvas for her creations,
Whipping up meals, a true sensation.
From street food to gourmet fare,
Beryl's love for food, beyond compare.
Oh, Beryl, the foodie queen supreme,
Every dish, a flavorful dream.
Her love for food knows no bounds,
Through every bite, pure joy resounds.
Rajat smiles, he understands,
His wife's love for food, so grand.
For in each plate, he sees her heart,
And knows food love keeps them from falling apart.
So here's to Beryl, a culinary muse,
Her love for food, we all could use.
Let's raise a fork, a spoon, or knife,
And celebrate the deliciousness of life.
I love your Ode to Beryl! ❤
@@lauraellen189 thank you laura! I must say the soul and brain is mine but the hand that thread those word is of an AI!
Very nice!
Didn’t read all of it but impressed
Bravo MN & well done. Hope Beryl pins your comment.
Lots of Love ❤ From Nepal 🇳🇵
One of my favorite restaurants is Himal Chuli in Madison WI. The thing that is so great about Nepali food is you feel … vibrant? Healthier? It’s hard to describe, but every time I’ve eaten there I just feel complete afterwards. And, you know, also, it’s so delicious. Lucky for me we also have a Nepali restaurant where I live in Minneapolis. It’s a different vibe, almost like Nepali meets North Indian food, but also very good.
Thank u for trying it ❤
I’ve only been able to try Mimi’s from the Nepalese stand at the FM but now I really need to find more Nepalese food!
Hi Beryl, I really enjoy your videos. Just wondering, will you do a video of Ramadan/Iftar food around the world again?
As a Nepali I approve Nepalese momos are the BESSSTTTT you passed the vibe check
I love that Aisha got a little bite! She was looking interested when you ordered, so I'm glad she got to share in the food!
Saw you using that garden raddish on some. Here is a nive little side dish, made from them. Finely sliced, just the way you used it. Mix it with a mixture of salt, sugar and mustard. After 15 to 20min, salt and sugar will kave drawn moisture from the raddish to create a vinaigrette. The sugar will balance the harsh edge from the raddish. You might wanna add chopped italian parsley .
Greetings from the far north of Germany!
its not momos its MOMO. Hearing momos instead of MOMO especially from a Nepali is heart-wrenching!
yeah, even these Nepali people calling it momos instead of momo
This video is coming to such a great timing!! I'm actually travelling to India and Nepal next week! Can't wait to try so many new things!
I tend to order the same thing when I order out, so lately Beryl has helped me travel more in my cusine. Writes up what I`m curious to try and order when I can :), Thank you Beryl.
Beryl, I completely agree with your preference for ordering a table full of dishes to share! I'm absolutely a "let's try everything" diner and am always so happy to go out to eat with friends who are on board with family-style dining.
beryl always bringing us the knowledge of the world
This looked so amazing and delicious, I'm hungry now!
I love how you always add some extra decorations to the food. You are so artistic! And kind to the food!
Looks incredible! Thankfully I just moved to a place near a Nepalese restaurant
Momo is the best dumpling out there!!!yes you can absolutely say that
"That's going to give you arm hair" Beryl never fails to Crack me up!
Chatamari in Kathmandu is totally different from what is seen in your video. It is a crime to serve chicken choila in a samay baji set where the buffalo meat is grilled in hay and then spiced with enough tomato puree, chilly flakes, and ginger garlic paste. I would also recommend having sel roti (deep-fired rice flour-based doughnut-like bread ). Nepali lentils are totally different from the daal used in India as we dont use dried spices. A sweet yomari ( sweet dumpling with jaggery or would complete your journey of exploring Newari cuisine over the rasbari (which is more of an Indian dessert).
You could definitely tell that momos are a Nepalese staple from that montage of 4/5 guests saying some variation "and of course momos..." and then the 5th guest coming in to recommend a specific type 😂 If I ever get the chance to visit a Nepalese restaurant, I'll make sure to order some!
Nepalese food just doesn’t exist in Cleveland Ohio,but I had an insane rice dish in London last September at a place called “the Junk Shop” in Greenwich!
What a fun time,just hanging out with the proprietor,Tobias,so cool,he’s like Keith Richards😂
As a newar its a preety good feeling.I think you should visit Nepal especially parts of Kathmandu to see the culture of newar and the Jatras that happen here.Jatra is a very giant festival or a sort of a party its crazy with alot of instruments,dances and many more.v
Newari culture is a mix of many generations of different ethnicity which ruled over Kathmandu valley. It is not any specific ethnicity that many believe. Newari culture is the true culture of Nepal.
Beryl I would to see you go and watch some foods being made, like imagine watching different types of momo being made and then tasting them. Either at a restaurant or on location! Some of my favourite parts of travel have been cooking classes of different cuisines, would love to do that vicariously through you!
I love dumplings. We have a type of dumpling in Australia called the 'Dim Sim'... (not Dim Sum)... It is a Chinese Australian invention, usually made with beef or lamb but sometimes pork and cabbage, white pepper, chinese 5 spice, sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce. I'm not sure if these are available internationally but the most famous dim sims are 'South Melbourne market dim sims'... you can buy them frozen in the supermarket here but they're an actual takeaway franchise from Melbourne Australia.
You know the food is good when beryl's left eye seems to pop off. It is true when they said "eyes don't lie"
Nepalese food is my discovery of this year it's sooo good!
Would love a Brazilian food delivery episode!!!
I feel like Beryl did Brazilian food very recently but maybe I'm getting mixed up
yes here! ua-cam.com/video/JNQGpU5dHdg/v-deo.html
It was basically a Newari food episode.
I would love to watch Nepali food episode.
There are a lot off different cuisines from east to west and from north to south of Nepal(all different from eachother).
You should have tried buff momo
I'm from East India and can confirm Jhol Momos are life, thanks to our friends in Nepal.
I agree with you, Beryl! I hate going out with people (mostly previous co-workers) who only order their one dish and are not open to sharing multiple dishes, family style.
Gosh! I'm dying to order some Nepalese food! Do you think that restaurant will deliver to rural Illinois? ...me, neither... Maybe there are some recipes you can do an episode around?
Ohhhh maaaannnn next time make sure you get the curried goat. It's AMAZING.