Our Story

Kathmandu MoMoCha was started in 2017 by Suroj (Sam) and Mandy. After relocating to Seattle from Nepal, they looked all over for food that had the flavors of their home.

Not finding anything, they decided to make it themselves. Wanting to bring the taste of Nepal to the people of Seattle directly, they started pop up kitchens at Farmer's Markets and Breweries around the city and eventually introduced their Food Truck at popular events.

While they are passionate about their food - their true passion comes from introducing Nepal and Kathmandu culture to the people of Seattle. They are members of the Seattle Chapter of the Newah Organization of America (Sam served as president for a few years), and love introducing Nepalese food and flavors to first time customers.

Kathmandu MoMoCha is a family business. Sam and Mandy spend their days working event, the whole family pitches in to handmake all the dumplings and appetizers from scratch.

ABOUT THE MOMOCHA

Momocha or Momos are a type of dumpling popular in Nepal, Tibet and other regions bordering the Himalayan Mountains. They have a variety of flavors and are can be found in both restaurants and in street vendor stalls.

Momos are made with a simple flour and water dough that is rolled into thin circles. A mixture of either ground meats, vegetables, tofu or paneer is used as filling. The dough is then pinched together in either in a round pocket or a half moon shape. Momocha are traditionally steamed to cook, but sometimes pan fried or deep fried.

At Kathmandu Momocha, our dumplings are colored with natural dyes to help distinguish the different flavors.

ABOUT KATHMANDU VALLEY, NEPAL

Kathmandu Valley is the center of Nepal's history, art and culture. Surrounded by the Himalayan Mountains, the city of Kathmandu is full of vibrant colors, festivals, and ornate wooden and stone sculptures on the street corners.

People in Kathmandu celebrate religious events, national holidays, and honor deities with festivals in the streets. There are over 130 festivals celebrated in Nepal.

Kathmandu is also a center for art. There are ornate temples throughout the city. The temples and streets are filled with beautiful sculptures depicting deities made of wood and stone and decorated with colorful mosaics.

Street vendors and food carts are also very popular in Kathmandu Valley. The most popular street food is Momos.