Momos are sumptuous dumplings stuffed with a variety of ground meat (mutton, chicken, lamb), vegetables, or cheese and either steamed, fried, or grilled in a tandoor for a desi twist. Momos are a delicacy from the far-eastern end of the country and have been rapidly gaining popularity as evidenced by the number of momo stands popping up in major cities across the country. It is believed that momos were originated in China and passed through Tibet to the Himalayan regions. They are a significant part of Tibetan and Nepali cuisines. However, in a city like Mumbai, where the go-to food has always been vada pav and pani puri, momos have gained much love. Here are five places in Mumbai that serve the best momos in town. Take a look:

Top five places to have momos in Mumbai

Kepchaki Momos

Kepchaki Momos is located in Carter Road, Bandra (West). The place was started by a hairstylist, Milan Thapa, with the intention to recreate the delicious dumplings he would get in his village back in Nepal. The place serves tender meat fillings in a thin maida mould that taste delightful. Kepchaki Momos also have dumplings in vegetarian, pork, and prawn variants.

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The Apetite Momos

The Apetite Momos is located in Thane (West). The place is a true haven for all momo lovers in the city. From vegetarian momos, chilli momos, egg momos, chicken achari momos, paneer achari momos, to mutton nawab momos, The Apetite Momos has it all. The place is pocket-friendly and delicious. These dumplings are a must-try.

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Dev’s Momos Hut

Dev’s Momos Hut is located near Siddhivinayak Temple. It is a modest momo kiosk. Dev’s Momos Hut serves deliciously loaded chicken, paneer, and vegetarian momos with finger-licking garlic and tomato chilly chutney. The place has just opened another outlet outside Lower Parel station too.

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Serneya

Known for its Tibetan and Burmese fare, new Serneya has become the go-to place to satisfy momo cravings for all people residing in the Andheri side of the city. They also have another outlet in Malad. The place serves delicious momos at affordable prices. Serneya also makes prawn pan-fried momos and pork momos, along with other vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

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Bhukka Sher

Bhukka Sher is also locaed in Andheri (West). Tandoori momos are one of the best food items that the place has to offer. Tandoori shezwan, tandoori reshmi, and malai tandoori momos are its best sellers. Their chilly gravy butter momos are reportedly nothing like anything anyone has ever tasted before.