Scarborough’s Nepali comfort food

Authentic Nepali Momo in Scarborough

Hand-folded dumplings, bold house chutney and 14 craveable styles—from classic steam momo to warming jhol, fiery chilli momo and Momo 65.

8pieces per order
2filling choices
14signature styles
Chicken & vegetable options Halal meat Dine-in · takeout · delivery Minutes from STC
Find your favourite

However you crave momo,
we make it that way.

New to Nepali dumplings or searching Toronto for authentic momo? In Scarborough, start with a classic, dive into jhol, or turn up the heat.

A bowl with a backstory

What makes jhol momo so special?

“Jhol” means a thin sauce or broth in Nepali. Ours surrounds steamed dumplings with a tangy tomato-sesame broth—warming, aromatic and made for spooning up to the last drop.

  • 01 Hand-folded chicken or vegetable momo
  • 02 Signature yellow tomato-sesame jhol
  • 03 Spice adjusted to your comfort
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The momo menu

Fourteen ways to momo.

Every order comes with 8 pieces. Listed prices are for vegetable filling; choose chicken filling for an additional $0.99 where applicable. Ask us about spice level and allergies when ordering.

Steam Momo

Soft, juicy and classic

$12.99

Fried Momo

Golden and crisp

$12.99

Jhol (Soup) Momo

Tomato-sesame jhol

$14.99

Schezwan Chilli Momo

Fiery Indo-Chinese sauce

$15.99

Momo 65

Deep-fried momo tossed in bold Indian spices

$15.99

Nepali Style C-Momo

Bold Kathmandu-style spice

$16.99

Tandoori Momo

Smoky, charred edges

$16.99

Hariyali Momo

Fresh green herb flavour

$16.99

Butter Chicken Momo

Rich, creamy tomato gravy

$16.99

Butter Makhani Veg Momo

Creamy vegetarian favourite

$15.99

Afghani Malai Momo

Mild and creamy

$16.99

Peri-Peri Momo

Bright, tangy heat

$15.99

Thamel Express Momo Platter

Four flavours, 2 pieces each: Tandoori, Hariyali, Afghani Malai and Fried

$18.99

Thamel Express Signature Momo

Steam or fried momo with mutton bone soup

$17.99
VG Vegetable filling at listed price
C Chicken filling +$0.99
All meat is halal
See the complete dine-in menu →
First time eating momo?

Your perfect first order.

1

Pick your filling

Choose savoury chicken or a flavourful vegetable filling.

2

Choose your style

Steam for traditional, jhol for comfort, chilli for bold heat.

3

Add your comfort level

Tell us how spicy you like it, then enjoy each momo whole.

Good to know

Momo questions,
answered.

Everything you need before your first—or next—momo run.

What is Nepali momo?+

Momo is a Himalayan dumpling with a thin wrapper and a savoury filling. At The Thamel Express, each order includes 8 pieces and is available with chicken or vegetable filling.

What is jhol momo?+

Jhol momo is steamed momo served in a tangy, aromatic tomato-and-sesame broth. It is comforting, gently nutty and can be made more or less spicy to your taste.

Do you have vegetarian momo?+

Yes. Our momo menu is available with vegetable or chicken filling where applicable, including steam, fried, jhol and several fusion styles.

Which momo should I try first?+

Choose Steam Momo for the traditional experience, Jhol Momo for a warming Nepali favourite, or Chilli Momo if you like bold Hakka-style heat. The platter is ideal when you want to try four flavours.

Where can I find momo near Scarborough Town Centre?+

The Thamel Express is at 1215 Ellesmere Road in Scarborough, a few minutes from Scarborough Town Centre. Dine in, pick up your order or choose delivery through our ordering partners.

Your momo is closer than you think

Meet us in Scarborough.

Near Scarborough Town Centre, with dine-in, takeout, delivery and free on-site parking.

Address 1215 Ellesmere Rd
Scarborough, ON M1P 2X8
Hours Wed – Mon · 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Tuesday · 5 – 11 PM
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