Where to Eat Nepali Food in Seattle, WA: 7 Spots Worth Trying (2026)

# Where to Eat Nepali Food in Seattle, WA: 7 Spots Worth Trying (2026)

Seattle's Nepali food scene punches above its weight — momo trucks that went brick-and-mortar, a dining room that's been doing Himalayan cuisine since 2003, and newer kitchens earning "best dumpling in Seattle" talk. Here are seven 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. Kathmandu MoMoCha

The truck that started it all — Kathmandu MoMoCha brought Himalayan dumplings to Seattle's streets and now serves handmade momochas from its South Lake Union spot: jhol, kothey, chicken and vegan varieties, plus Himalayan fries and mango lassi.

- 520 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

- (206) 397-4980

- Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–9pm; closed Sunday (official site)

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/kathmandu-momocha-seattle

## 2. Annapurna Cafe

A Capitol Hill institution — Himalayan cuisine since 2003, served in a colorful underground dining room with a mandala on the ceiling. The menu runs from Nepali specialties like kauli ko tarkari and spinach momos to Tibetan tentuk and Indian standbys.

- 1833 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

- (206) 320-7770

- Hours: dining Tue–Thu 4pm–9:30pm; Fri–Sat 4pm–10pm; Sun 4pm–9:30pm; closed Monday (official site; takeout runs from 11am)

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/annapurna-cafe-seattle

## 3. Himalayan Diner

Lynnwood's Himalayan spot, built around the thali — a sampler platter of curries, naan, roti and sides — with lamb saag and generous lunch specials earning regulars across the north side. Hours below are from Google Maps (the official site publishes none).

- 16715 52nd Ave W Ste C, Lynnwood, WA 98037

- (425) 742-0766

- Hours: closed Monday; Tue–Thu & Sun 4:30pm–9pm; Fri–Sat 4:30pm–10pm (lunch 11am–3pm)

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/himalayan-diner-lynnwood

## 4. Royal Everest

Burien's North Indian-and-Nepalese kitchen — chicken tikka, samosas, momos, butter chicken and mango lassi, with weekday lunch specials from 11am to 3pm.

- 635 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166

- (206) 268-0022

- Hours: Sun 12pm–10pm; Mon 12pm–10pm; Tue closed; Wed 12pm–9:45pm; Thu–Sat 12pm–10pm (official site)

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/royal-everest-burien

## 5. Himalayan Bigfoot

Kent's inexpensive Nepali food truck — steamed, jhol, chilli and kothey momos, sukuti, chowmein and samosas, with Kent's Canyon Ridge Plaza as its winter-season den. The truck publishes no fixed hours; the hours below come from research.

- 26117 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

- (206) 771-6034

- Hours: Sun 2pm–8:30pm; Mon 3pm–8:30pm; Wed 3pm–8:30pm; Thu–Fri 2pm–8:30pm; Sat 1:30pm–8:30pm; Tue closed

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/himalayan-bigfoot-kent

## 6. Momo King

Capitol Hill's momo-focused shop — soup dumplings (jhol momo), coco momo, butter momo, Nepali sekuwa and spicy chilli fries, open daily.

- 1000 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122

- (206) 422-4435

- Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 12pm–9pm; Sun 12pm–8pm

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/momo-king-seattle

## 7. Indian-Nepali Kitchen

North Seattle's Indian-and-Nepali kitchen on Aurora Ave — founded in late 2023 and already on "best of" lists for its momos (jhol momo chicken, combo platters), thukpa, butter chicken curry and aloo rayoko saag. Described as Indian-and-Nepali, not Nepali-only.

- 13754 Aurora Ave N, Suite D, Seattle, WA 98133

- (206) 397-3211

- Hours: daily 10am–9:30pm

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/indian-nepali-kitchen-seattle

## Three Seattle-area Nepali-serving organizations worth bookmarking

**Nepal Seattle Society** — the nonprofit behind much of the Nepali community's cultural life in Washington since 1999 (501(c)(3)), from the Seattle Nepali School to flood-relief efforts.

- nepalseattle.org

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/nepal-seattle-society-seattle

**Punjab Grocery Bazaar** — Kent's Indian grocery serving the area's Indian, Pakistani, Afghani, Fijian and Nepali communities — spices, frozen foods, sweets and pantry staples.

- 23805 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031

- (253) 854-5236

- Hours: daily 10am–8pm

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/punjab-grocery-bazaar-kent

**Ria Money Transfer @ Bakjg Halal Supermarket** — a Ria money transfer agent counter inside the halal supermarket in Kent (the store is now listed as Hayat Halal Market), for sending money home.

- 23700 Military Rd S, Kent, WA 98032

- (206) 698-8913

- Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–9pm; Sat 9am–10pm; closed Sunday

Listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/ria-money-transfer-bakjg-halal-supermarket-kent

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Know another Seattle spot we missed? Drop it in the comments — and check the directory for the full, growing list of Nepali businesses across the US.