"The neighborhood now boasts four places to eat Himalayan dishes such as momo dumplings and choila (spicy grilled meat), including the celebrated Daru and Tapori -primarily Indian restaurants-which Nepalese American chef Suresh Sundas opened in 2021 and last spring, respectively. Then, in September, two Nepalese spots opened near the corner of 13th and H streets, Northeast, within a week of each other-by coincidence, their owners say."
"First came Tempo Shack DC, the only takeout window in the District where you can order water-buffalo dumplings. Tempo Shack began as the pet project of Kathmandu-born IT specialist Dipesh Acharya, who started a momo business at a Dallas farmers market before relocating inside a Nepali grocery store in Ashburn two years ago. His new iteration on H Street represents his vision for how to turn Himalayan street food into late-night-drinking fare for US diners."
"There's tasty chow mein and grilled-meat sekuwa on a stick, but the dumplings here-hand-wrapped and filled with chicken, vegetables, or water buffalo-are some of the best around. Simply steamed and served with a peanut-spiked tomato chutney might be best for the uninitiated, but you can also order your momos bathed in a reddish jhol sauce or stir-fried in chili sauce, Indo-Chinese style. The filling is up to you, but Acharya says, "When you say momo, every Nepali thinks of water-buffalo momo.""
Four Nepalese and Himalayan-focused eateries now cluster along H Street, offering momo dumplings, choila, thali platters, and other regional dishes. Daru and Tapori opened in 2021 and last spring by Nepalese American chef Suresh Sundas. In September, Tempo Shack DC and Nanglo opened within a week of each other near 13th and H. Tempo Shack is a takeout window from Kathmandu-born Dipesh Acharya that highlights water-buffalo momos and street-food adaptations. Nanglo, opened by Tikaram Paudel, emphasizes broader Nepalese stews, pickles, pan-fries, and large thali platters to sample varied dishes.
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