Momo Factory (Chicago)
Damien Bassman · 169 Google reviewsMomo Factory (Chicago) — River North food that sets the standard. Order the Momos. Technique and tradition show up on every plate. Moves fast. "The momos are perfectly seasoned, fresh, and full of flavor" — Suman Bashyal [$$]
What 185 diners keep saying
What 185 diners keep saying
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“You will wipe clean the dishes, everything is so delicious! We tried their paneer lunch combo with garlic naans, paneer chilli garlic noodles, and momos!! Such great experience, highly recommend. Clean cozy vibe, perfect temperature, and very polite staff.”
“This instantly became my new favorite spot in the city. Located in River north, this complete dive is increíble. A humble, minimalist restaurant where you order at the counter then take your seat. I was completely blown away by the flavors and portion sizes of this place!!! We got the mouthwatering Allu tikka chaat which I renamed to savory Dubai chocolate!! Which was fried potato kind of like a samosa with garbanzo beans, chutney, yogurt sauce, and topped with crispy rice! Then I tried the Chiola momo with chicken filling and that was incredible- deep flavor profile with explosions of flavor. For the final dish I tried the Jhol momo with chicken which was like a seasame soup. The mango lassi was incredible. Everything was $60 and fed 2 hungry people 2 times. Go support this local business and leave with your belly full, ready to conquer the day!”
“This was a first time visit and I would be happy to add more visits in my future! The staff was friendly and the food was amazing! The restaurant is comfortable and the menu is full of great choices. Great place to stop when your in the area!”
“Really good option for a hearty meal! I got the samosa and butter curry masala momos with paneer. The samosa was so filling and the momos were also very good with a generous portion. It’s a little pricey but I’d say it’s worth it!”
“I’ve been in search of good momo for a few months now. I’m not native to Chicago — I’m from Metro Detroit — so I figured this city might be the place to find some. Luckily, I came across Momo Factory online and saw great reviews, especially for their chili chicken momo. One of my friends ordered the fried veggie momo, another got the choila momo, and I went for the chili chicken momo (extra spicy). The fried momo came with two flavorful sauces, while both the choila and chili chicken momo were cooked in their own rich, tasty sauces. The choila momo was packed with flavor without being overly spicy — really well balanced and enjoyable. My chili chicken momo was exactly what I hoped for: actually spicy and full of flavor. It really hit the spot, especially since it’s hard to find places that take “extra spicy” seriously. Service was quick and simple — you order at the counter, and that works just fine. The atmosphere is straightforward and casual, nothing fancy, but the food is the standout here. Overall, I’d definitely recommend Momo Factory to anyone looking for authentic, flavorful Nepalese momo, especially if you like a good spicy kick.”
“Best place to have indian street style noodles. 🍜 Loved the momos too!”
“I went to the other location up in Lakeview several years ago and remembered how much I enjoyed Momo Factory so I was thrilled to see another one in the River North area. The inside of the restaurant was well-lit and clean with numerous tables. My friend and I decided to order takeout and got the following: Chicken Momo (I forgot which one I got but I believe it was the steamed or Jhol) Veggie Momo (fried with curry sauce on top) Chana Masala ( I’m not certain if this was the dish my friend and I got but it was a chickpea/vegetarian dish) Honestly, everything we ordered was fantastic- even the fried food items maintained that satisfying crunch texture despite it being covered in the curry sauce (this is something many restaurants struggle to do with takeout but not Momo Factory!) I also loved how there’s so many different types of Momo (steamed, fried, chiola, mandheko, jhol, manchurian, etc) Every bite was just flavortown and I cannot reccommend this spot enough. Momo Factory will forever be one of my favorite spots to visit in Chicago and I’m already looking forward to coming back and visiting when I’m in town next.”
“Grabbed takeout last night, perfect for the weather, the chili noodles were generous portions & were delicious. Really enjoyed the Jhol momos (vegetarian), hoping to try the another variation on an evening where we dine in.”
“The food was fresh and delicious! The restaurant was very clean and the service was spot on!”
“We were in the neighborhood with kids and friends at Sloomoo Institute - a slime place for kids. We were looking for dinner options and stumbled upon this gem of a place. Fried momos, fried rice, and palak paneer were excellent. The Tandoor Vegetable Momos and Veg Garlic Chili Chow Mein were out of this world. If you are in the area, this is a must stop. PS: Another amazing 21only, free arcade bar is a couple of blocks away. Do check it out. Great people and fun place.”
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