Looking to satisfy your appetite for Himalayan and Nepalese fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top restaurants serving the South Asian cuisine around Somerville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Tasty Mo:Mo
Topping the list is Tasty Mo:Mo. The momos (dumplings) come stuffed with chicken, pork, beef and vegetables. They are prepared steamed, pan fried or in a mild vegetarian soup base, and are served with two sauces, tomato and spicy chili sauce. Non-momo items include fried rice cooked in Nepali spices, and potatoes cooked in Nepali herbs and spices, tomatoes and onions. Located at 503 Medford St. in Magoun Square, it's the highest rated Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant in Somerville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 240 reviews on Yelp.
2. Masala
Next up is Masala, situated at 1127 Broadway. It does both Indian and Nepali food. Examples of the latter include momos, but also pumpkin cooked with masala, ginger and garlic, and stir-fried chicken with green chili, onion and bell pepper. Indian food includes tandoori dishes, kebabs and curries. Vegetarians will be well taken care of here. With four stars out of 365 reviews on Yelp, Masala has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Mint Indian Eatery
Davis Square's Mint Indian Eatery, located at 868 Broadway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it 4.5 stars out of 96 reviews. It's a casual, counter-order spot. The momos come stuffed with veggies, chicken, lamb or ground bison, and are prepared by steaming, frying or served in a sweet and spicy sauce. There are noodle and fried rice entrees as well and numerous Indian dishes.
4. Martsa On Elm
Martsa On Elm in Davis Square is another go-to, with four stars out of 298 Yelp reviews. Vegans will find much to choose from, including chickpea curry in tamarind mint sauce, layered potato patty with applesauce and goat cheese, spicy pumpkin curry and many tofu dishes. There are also entrees featuring lamb, pork, chicken, beef and seafood, many of which are Indian or Indian-inspired. You may bring your own alcohol. Head over to 233 Elm St., Suite A, to see for yourself.
5. Momo N Curry
Finally, over in Union Square, check out Momo N Curry, which has earned four stars out of 163 reviews on Yelp. It also does both Nepali and Indian food. It's a small space, with just a few seats, and food comes quickly and in disposable containers. Menu items include momos, stir-fries and curries, and it's open late. You can find it at 431 Somerville Ave.
