Jhol Momo in Sydney

Steamed momos served in a tangy tomato-sesame soup

26 restaurants serving Jhol Momo across Australia
Jhol Momo โ€” traditional Nepali dish

About Jhol Momo

Jhol Momo is Kathmandu's favourite way to eat momos โ€” 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 โ‰ˆ 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 โ€” 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 โ€” the momos should be swimming.

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

Dishes That Go With Jhol Momo

Jhol Momo in Sydney

26 restaurants

365 Momo Hub

Parramatta, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.6 (551 reviews)

AAMA FOODS ROCKDALE

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (367 reviews)

Bhok & Bhojan

Kogarah, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.3 (148 reviews)

Bhurbhure Momo ( Healthy Feather and Fin)

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.7 (18 reviews)

Bota Corner

Parramatta, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.6 (528 reviews)

Chulho

Sydney, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.5 (743 reviews)

Chulho

Harris Park, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.8 (320 reviews)

Down Town Momo

Parramatta, New South Wales

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.0 (180 reviews)

Everest BBQ

Rockdale, New South Wales

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.8 (220 reviews)

Kalapani Nepalese Restaurant

Sydney, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.8 (450 reviews)

Maicha Nepalese Restaurant

Burwood, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.7 (875 reviews)

Majheri

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.9 (595 reviews)

Mantra Khaja Ghar

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.7 (219 reviews)

Mayalu Streetfoods Strathfield

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.7 (18 reviews)

Mirchi Indian and Nepalese Restaurant Rockdale plaza

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (980 reviews)

Mithho Nepalese Restaurant

Lidcombe, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (549 reviews)

Momo Pasa:

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (317 reviews)

Momocha

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.7 (387 reviews)

Momochha

Auburn, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 2.7 (42 reviews)

Nepal Ghar

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (655 reviews)

Royal Durbar Restro

Kogarah, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.9 (157 reviews)

Tapari Tucker

Auburn, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.7 (568 reviews)

The Annapurna Restraunt

Sydney, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.9 (1166 reviews)

The Muglan

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (44 reviews)

The Muglan Nepalese & Indian Cuisine

Sydney, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.8 (2352 reviews)

Yummy Laphing

Granville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.4 (869 reviews)

Finding Jhol Momo in Sydney

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 Sydney 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.