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Jhol Momo in Melbourne

Steamed momos served in a tangy tomato-sesame soup

27 restaurants serving Jhol Momo across Australia
Jhol Momo — traditional Nepali dish

About Jhol Momo

Jhol Momo is Kathmandu's favourite way to eat momos — steamed dumplings submerged in a thin, tangy soup made from tomatoes, roasted sesame seeds, dried chillies and timur. The word jhol means liquid or gravy, and the sauce is the star: nutty from sesame, sour from tomato, and spiced just enough to warm without burning. It started in Kathmandu's momo houses and is now the most requested momo style in Nepali restaurants across Australia.

How to Make Jhol Momo

Prep: 40 min Cook: 20 min 4 servings ≈ 410 kcal/serving

Ingredients

  • 24 steamed momos (chicken, buff or vegetable)
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, roasted or boiled
  • 3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 dried red chillies, toasted
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp timur (Sichuan pepper), 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups warm water or light stock
  • Salt, coriander leaves, 1 tbsp mustard oil

Instructions

  1. 1Blend the roasted tomatoes, sesame seeds, chillies, ginger-garlic, timur and cumin with water into a smooth thin sauce.
  2. 2Simmer the sauce 10 minutes; season with salt and a little mustard oil — it should pour like soup, not gravy.
  3. 3Steam or reheat the momos.
  4. 4Place momos in deep bowls and ladle the hot jhol generously over them.
  5. 5Garnish with coriander and serve immediately — the momos should be swimming.

Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Jhol Momo made by Nepali cooks near you.

Jhol Momo for Your Event

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Cook Jhol Momo at Home

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Jhol Momo in Melbourne

27 restaurants

9 Meal Cafe and Nepalese Restaurant

Coburg, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.7 (629 reviews)

Aagaman Indian Nepalese Restaurant - Flinders Lane

Melbourne, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.4 (756 reviews)

Aagaman Indian Nepalese Restaurant - Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.6 (723 reviews)

Aagaman Restaurant Rosanna

Rosanna, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.6 (723 reviews)

Aashirwad Tandoori Indian & Nepalese

Beaumaris, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (250 reviews)

Baar Pipaal - Restaurant & Bar

Glenroy, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.8 (45 reviews)

Baps Nepalese Restaurant

Preston, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (120 reviews)

Chilli Everest on Collins

Melbourne, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.9 (684 reviews)

Chiraag Indian & Nepalese Restaurant

Croydon, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.4 (350 reviews)

DARJEELING MOMO HOUSE

Glenroy, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.5 (469 reviews)

Everest Eats

Clayton South, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.8 (244 reviews)

Kathmandu Banquet

North Melbourne, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (280 reviews)

Kathmandu Cottage

West Melbourne, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.2 (300 reviews)

Melbourne Laphing Station

Glenroy, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.7 (501 reviews)

momo & chillies

Point Cook, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.2 (509 reviews)

Momo Central Bourke Street

Melbourne, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (1998 reviews)

Momo Villas

Glenroy, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.4 (493 reviews)

Mountain Gate Indian and Nepalese Restaurant

Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (180 reviews)

Mustang Palace Nepalese Restaurant

Coburg, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (206 reviews)

Namaste Bites

Werribee, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.8 (113 reviews)

Nepal Dining Room

Malvern East, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (180 reviews)

Old Durbar Nepalese restaurant and lounge

Brunswick, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.5 (787 reviews)

Pasa Ya Kitchen

Footscray, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (41 reviews)

Piro

Glenroy, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.3 (667 reviews)

Thamel Chowk Restaurant and Bar

Glenroy, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.7 (499 reviews)

The Nepalese Corner

Coburg, Victoria

Full Menu

★ 4.4 (887 reviews)

The Potala Kitchen

Glenroy, VIC

Full Menu

★ 4.6 (65 reviews)

Finding Jhol Momo in Melbourne

Use the restaurant listings above to compare locations, menus, opening hours and contact options before travelling. A listing indicates that the business is associated with Jhol Momo, but recipes, portion sizes, fillings, spice levels and daily availability can differ. Contact the restaurant directly if you need vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy-related information, and confirm whether the dish is available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery on the day you plan to order.

What to ask before ordering

Ask how Jhol Momo is prepared, what accompaniments are included, and whether advance ordering is recommended for groups. Prices and menus can change, so treat directory details as a discovery guide rather than a guaranteed current menu. You can also browse all Nepali restaurants in Melbourne or compare other Nepali dishes.

For catering or a large takeaway order, provide the number of guests and required collection or delivery time. Confirm quantities, packaging, reheating instructions, dietary labels and the final price in writing. This is especially useful when ordering several dishes for a shared meal or community event.

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