Mažoji Himalaja Momo & Tandoori
A warm, much-loved spot on Pylimo gatvė near the Old Town serving authentic, flavourful Nepali and Indian food — celebrated momos, rich tandoori dishes and freshly baked naan, with generous portions and friendly service.
- ✓Authentic, flavourful Nepali and Indian cooking that locals and visitors rave about
- ✓Momos are the signature — the lamb variety is especially recommended
- ✓Generous portions at reasonable prices, with spice levels made to your taste
- ✓Friendly, warm, English-speaking service in a cosy, pleasant room
- ✓A short walk from the Old Town on Pylimo gatvė
What to expect
Mažoji Himalaja Momo & Tandoori is a small, welcoming restaurant on Pylimo gatvė, on the western edge of the Old Town, that has built a devoted following for one thing: genuinely authentic, flavourful Nepali and Indian food. Diners describe the cooking as heavenly, the portions as generous and the prices as reasonable, all served in a cosy, pleasant room by warm, English-speaking staff. The signature dish is momos — the lamb version, paired with the house tomato sauce, draws the loudest praise — alongside rich tandoori plates and freshly baked naan.
It's a popular spot, so a few practical notes help. You can request your preferred level of spiciness on many dishes; favourite items can sell out on busy weekend evenings; and service can run slow when it's full, though reviewers agree the food is worth the wait. The kitchen can close relatively early, so it's worth planning an earlier dinner rather than a very late one.
- Cuisine
- Nepali and Indian
- Standout dishes
- lamb momoslamb currybutter chickenpaneer disheschicken tikkagarlic naan
- Good to know
- spice level on request; popular items can run out on busy weekends; kitchen may close early
- Best for
- an authentic, generous Himalayan feast near the Old Town
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