Urban Momo - San Mateo

Urban Momos in San Mateo is a hidden treasure of a restaurant that offers a true taste of Nepali cuisine. Despite its small size, this place packs a flavorful punch. During my visit, I tried a trio of dishes – momos, chowmein, and fried rice. The momo sauce was a pleasant surprise; it had a tangy twist, possibly from the addition of lapsi, a sour Nepali fruit. The Szechuan flavor in their sauce was a delightful addition that elevated the taste to another level. The staff at Urban Momos are not only friendly but also impressively efficient, ensuring a delightful dining experience. However, parking in the busy area of San Mateo can be a bit challenging, so plan ahead. Be sure to try their Chiya Nepali tea before you leave, as it is the perfect way to end your meal. It's worth noting that their dishes tend to be on the spicier side, so if you prefer milder flavors, don't hesitate to inform them when ordering. Overall, Urban Momos is a place I would happily revisit when in town. The fantastic flavors, warm staff, and unique Nepali offerings make it a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic culinary experience. Vegetarian options: Plenty of delicious vegan/vegetarian choices available.

We had several dishes all we're excellent at very fair prices. Everyone liked everything so what not can you say!! Huge

Momos are really good. We tried chilli chicken and that was good too.

Food was okay. We had the Manchurian chicken which was the only thing we loved. The scheuzan fried rice and chow mein were mediocre. But service was good and food is

Finally dropped by. Surprisingly, the two cooks on staff were Nepali and the person taking orders was also. I wanted something to kick me in the pants so I went with the Gorkhali Chili Paneer, paneer which had been coated with a starch and pan fried with a few vegs. Also ordered garlic naan, thick, and lightly coated with garlic and not oily in the least. With this dish, the red gray is meant to be on the light side; about me, I LUV paneer so I was partial to this dish and I coughed after chewing on a green pepper. If eating here, definitely order something with the garlic naan.