We’re back again with you all to share something really delicious today! What can be better than a scrumptious plate of momos when those hunger pangs hit you really hard? A good plate of momos can always cheer us up when we’re sad, be our companion on a rainy sunday, be our travel partner or can just be a great excuse to enjoy something yummy! So, today we will share with you a list of 5 popular joints for you to stop by and enjoy your favourite momos, whenever you visit Guwahati.
North East India is famous for having authentic tasting momos and Guwahati being the largest metropolitan in the region has many noteworthy places for momo lovers. There are also many other places to enjoy good food in Guwahati but let’s keep it for some other day as today we only talk about momos. So, let’s start the list!
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- Fat Belly
Fat Belly is a popular food chain in Guwahati with many outlets- Uzan Bazar, Dighalipukhuri, Commerce College, Beltola and Jalukbari. The Uzan Bazar outlet however, is the most popular one. Fat Belly serves Asian Fusion dishes, mainly Indian-Chinese. However, the restaurant gained popularity in the city because of its wide range of affordable and lip smacking momos. The variety in their momo dishes ranges from normal steamed momos to schezwan momos, peshawari momos, sweet garlic momos, you name it! The prices are affordable and the portions are really filling. The momos are served alongside a complimentary chutney. Pork, veg and paneer options are also available as momo fillings and are equally delicious.
- Momo Ghar
Momo Ghar has two outlets in Guwahati, Bharalumukh and Ambari. Momo Ghar has been famous in the city for a very long time and is quite old compared to all the new momo joints. They are famous for their hearty steamed momos and soup. Both of their pork and chicken momos are equally delicious, however, many pork lovers favour their pork momos over the chicken ones. The momos are served with their signature red chutney that really accentuates the taste. Veg options are also available and the prices of all the dishes are very affordable.
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- Prem Cold Centre
If you are someone who thinks that veg momos aren’t legit then this eatery can definitely prove you wrong as the momos served here are just delicious! Also, if you are a vegetarian craving some momos then you should definitely check this place out when you visit Guwahati. The eatery is situated in Hem Baruah Road, Fancy Bazar and is famous for their veg cheese momos. Their momos are filled with fresh vegetable fillings and are really cheesy. The spicy chutney served with the momos is just mouth-watering! A cheese free option is also available. The pricing of the momos is also vey pocket-friendly. This place is a must visit after shopping in Fancy Bazar to rest and end your day after shopping on a yummy note!
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- Chinese Hut
Chinese Hut is one of the oldest restaurants in Guwahati and has been serving the city with quality momos for many years. Their momos are filled with juicy chicken or pork fillings and is served alongside a bowl of soup which will not only satisfy your stomach but also your heart. The restaurant is located in Ulubari, Dr. B. Baruah Road (Opposite Nehru Stadium). For many years, Chinese Hut has been a go to place for Guwahatians when it comes to momos. This place is a must visit if you are looking for a plate of hearty and wholesome momos.
- The Momo Hut
The Momo Hut is situated near B.S.N.L. Office, Wireless, Beltola. This place serves really good tasting plates of momos and has gained quite a bit of popularity among the momo enthusiasts in Guwahati in recent years. The place serves juicy momos at a very reasonable price. You can choose between chicken, pork, veg or paneer momos and all these options are equally appetising! The portion size is also quite filling with five big pieces of momos per plate along with a red chutney. So, please don’t forget to visit this place whenever you are in Guwahati and crave a juicy piece of momo.
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