Austin might be famous for brisket and breakfast tacos, but the Nepali food scene here has quietly grown into something worth seeking out — especially the food-truck row around E Cesar Chavez, where you can hop between momos, kathi rolls, and sekuwa within a few blocks. Here are nine Nepali (and Nepali-and-Indian) spots to put on your list in 2026. Details come from each business's own site, official social pages or listing pages — hours can change, so the directory listing linked under each spot is the most current reference.
1. Momo Maya — A family-run food truck on E Cesar Chavez serving handmade Himalayan momos made from scratch — the Nepali-Asian fusion kind, with kathi rolls and chicken wings alongside the dumplings. 1917 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX. (737) 306-5204. Hours: Wed, Thu & Sun 11am–9pm; Fri & Sat 11am–9:30pm; closed Mon & Tue. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/momo-maya-austin
2. Bombay to Kathmandu Indian and Nepali Cuisine — North Austin's Indian-and-Nepali kitchen on Middle Fiskville Road. Beyond the usual curries and Nepali thali, the menu runs to jhol momo, thukpa and chatpate, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. 6700 Middle Fiskville Rd #406, Austin, TX 78752. (512) 344-9679. Hours: Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11am–10:30pm; closed Wed. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/bombay-to-kathmandu-indian-and-nepali-cuisine-austin
3. Momos and Rolls — Exactly what it says on the truck: Nepali momos — steamed, chilli, jhol, butter and pan-fried — plus kathi rolls (chicken, paneer, pork) on E 6th Street, running late into the night. 1606 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702. (737) 202-0783. Hours: Sun, Mon, Wed 11:15am–midnight; Tue from 5pm; Thu from 1pm; Fri–Sat 11:15am–3am. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/momos-and-rolls-austin
4. Kickin Momo — A late-night momo truck on E 7th Street serving handmade momos (including the fiery chilli momo), classic Nepali chowmein, and fire-grilled sekuwa. Open 8pm to 3am most nights — one of the few spots going past 2am. 519 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701. (737) 326-4906. Hours: Tue–Sun 8pm–3am; closed Mondays. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/kickin-momo-austin
5. Nimto Kitchen and Bar — A full restaurant on E Riverside doing Nepali, Indian and South Indian — think sandheko momo, dhedo with khana set, Mustang aloo and mutton soup momo, with the kitchen open late every day. 2237 E Riverside Dr, Suite 101-A, Austin, TX 78741. (512) 276-2699. Hours: daily 11am–2am. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/nimto-kitchen-and-bar-austin
6. Yeti Bites — Another E Cesar Chavez food truck, open daily from 2pm till 2am — steamed momos, chilli chicken, choila, biryani and chowmein, with a wide vegetarian menu. 1710 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702. (737) 320-8175. Hours: daily 2pm–2am. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/yeti-bites-austin
7. Fusion Everest Kitchen #1 — South Pleasant Valley's Indian-and-Nepali kitchen — family-style Nepali and Indian cooking, open midday to late every day of the week. 1919 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78741. (512) 586-8323. Hours: daily 12pm–2am. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/fusion-everest-kitchen-1-austin
8. Mamas Momos — A Nepalese restaurant on Cedar Ave with momos in many styles — steamed, jhol (in soup), sweet — plus a mutton khana set and chicken momo dumplings. Open daily, noon to 11pm. 1401 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702. (512) 770-6141. Hours: daily 12pm–11pm. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/mamas-momos-austin
9. Mousam Spice House (Indian and Nepali Food) — An Indian-and-Nepali food truck near UT campus — momos, chowmein, kathi rolls and chai, with Nepali momo in desi street-style flavors alongside Indian classics. Open 4pm to 2am daily. 2819 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705. +1 (737) 770-9351. Hours: daily 4pm–2am. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/mousam-spice-house-austin
One Nepali-serving organization worth bookmarking: the Greater Austin Nepali Society (GANS) — the 501(c)(3) nonprofit behind much of Austin's Nepali cultural life: festival celebrations, health camps, immigration law seminars, Nepali language classes and community programs across Central Texas, founded in 2013. 1251 County Rd 138, Hutto, TX 78634. Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/greater-austin-nepali-society-hutto
Know another Austin spot we missed? Drop it in the comments — and check the directory for the full, growing list of Nepali businesses across the US.
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