Cary, North Carolina has quietly become one of the best small towns in America for Nepali food. Within a few miles of each other you'll find steaming baskets of momos, sizzling platters, rich thalis, and some of the friendliest family-run dining rooms in the Triangle. Here are five spots worth seeking out - all verified with current hours, addresses, and phone numbers on MeetNepali's business directory.
1. Everest Nepali Kitchen
212 Grande Heights Dr, Cary - (919) 378-9390 - Open daily 11 AM-9 PM (Fri-Sat till 9:30 PM). Bold-spiced Nepali-Indian cooking with a devoted local following. The dish to order is the jhol momo bowl - dumplings swimming in a savory, spiced broth - alongside chilli veggie momos, chow mein, tikka masala, and tandoori grills. Generous portions, quick takeout, and outdoor seating. https://meetnepali.com/businesses/everest-nepali-kitchen-cary
2. Kathmandu Kitchen
1275 NW Maynard Rd, Cary - (919) 535-3026 - Lunch 10:45 AM-2:45 PM, dinner 4:15-9:30 PM; closed Tuesdays. An authentic Himalayan restaurant in the heart of Cary serving Nepali, Indian, and Tibetan dishes. Go for the momos and tandoori paneer, and don't skip the bhindi masala, crispy cauliflower, or the deconstructed samosa. Note the midday break between lunch and dinner. https://meetnepali.com/businesses/kathmandu-kitchen-cary
3. Himalayan Nepali Cuisine
746 E Chatham St, Cary - (919) 466-0550 - Lunch 11 AM-3 PM, dinner 5-9 PM; closed Tuesdays. Family-run and led by a chef with 25 years of experience. The chicken thali is the move here, with steamed chicken momos, garlic naan, charred eggplant, and papadam rounding out the table. https://meetnepali.com/businesses/himalayan-nepali-cuisine-cary
4. Himalayan Range Nepali Restaurant
910 NE Maynard Rd, Cary - (919) 378-9586 - Lunch 11 AM-3 PM, dinner 5-9 PM (Fri-Sat till 10 PM); closed Mondays. Himalayan comfort food in a warm dining room with Nepali decor: momos, samosa chaat, tarkari, aloo gobi, and coconut curry. https://meetnepali.com/businesses/himalayan-range-nepali-restaurant-cary
5. MoMoMandu (Apex) - worth the short drive
1720 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex - (919) 671-9939 - Wed-Fri 5-9 PM, Sat-Sun 11 AM-9 PM. This award-winning food truck - voted Best Food Truck in Cary Magazine's 2025 Maggy Awards - serves handmade momos steamed, fried, or as fiery chilli momos, plus chicken lollipops and mango lassi. https://meetnepali.com/businesses/momomandu-nepali-food-truck-apex
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