Tucked into a low-key Palms shopping strip, family-run Momo Souls has turned a humble counter-service nook into a go-to stop for Himalayan-style dumplings. The focus is momos in all their forms — steamed, fried, and drenched in sauce — backed up by Indo-Chinese sides and an ice cream counter that tips its hat to South Asian flavors.
On NBC Los Angeles, a California Live segment followed the crew as they plated jhol momo and butter-masala bowls while the owners walked through family recipes. The piece framed Momo Souls as part of Los Angeles’s growing appetite for Himalayan and Nepali flavors, casting the tiny Palms shop as a key player in that wave.
Eater LA notes that the brick-and-mortar grew out of a year spent vending at farmers markets, eventually taking over a former taqueria in Palms. The outlet reports that roughly 17 variations of momos now cycle through the menu, and recommends sharing several bowls to work through sauces that range from creamy butter masala to tangy jhol and a garlicky schezwan chilli.
Menu Highlights
Momo Souls runs on a mix-and-match format: pick your filling — chicken, paneer, or a soy-based vegan option — then choose a sauce, so each order feels like its own mini tasting. As The Infatuation puts it, “The Nepalese dumplings at Momo Souls come dressed up in all sorts of colorful costumes,” which makes a spread of multiple bowls the ideal way to eat here.
From Markets To Palms
The owners say they graduated from pop-ups and farmers markets to the Palms storefront, bringing those same family recipes along with eco-friendly leaf plates into the neighborhood. According to Momo Souls, the shop emphasizes halal and vegan-friendly options and runs on counter service geared to both takeout and delivery. The restaurant’s website lists the full address and hours.
Why It Matters
Local coverage has only added fuel to the momo buzz. A May segment on FOX 11 Los Angeles spotlighted a viral influencer review that helped send diners out the door. Whether you show up for jhol, butter-masala bowls, or the Indo-Chinese mash-ups, Momo Souls is a reminder that Los Angeles’s dumpling scene keeps stretching into new territory, one steamy basket at a time.
