Ridgewood Nepali Momos From a Hut Kitchen in a Brick Room

While in Kathmandu is a Nepali cafe and bar in Ridgewood, serving handmade momos, handmade noodles, and spicy traditional chicken dishes. Signature Jhol Momos come in a flavorful broth. The kitchen is tucked into a traditional Nepalese hut built directly into the exposed brick interior. The venue presents itself as the first Nepalese coffee shop and bar in New York. It shifts from an easygoing daytime stop into a lively evening lounge, an arc that gives this neighborhood cafe bar a strong identity rooted in Nepalese cooking.

In Ridgewood, diners can sit beneath stained glass lamps or head to the backyard during warmer months. Hours run Monday and Tuesday, then Thursday through Sunday, from noon to half past ten PM, with Wednesday closed. The indoor room and the seasonal backyard give the visit two distinct settings, while the daytime to evening shift offers a different feel across the same schedule. This is a neighborhood cafe bar with an unusual kitchen arrangement and a menu that keeps the meal firmly Nepali.