However, with growing commercialization of the place with various banks, readymade garment shops and equally a number of restaurants emerging, the place is not what it used to be before. [break] Maintaining the old charm of the place for the last thirteen years, a restaurant secludes itself with modesty and grace appealing to its loyal customers.
With constant upgrading of its ambience as the years go by, while sustaining its authentic taste "Momos and More", a name aptly chosen by its owner does not need to compete with other restaurants which are mushrooming in the neighborhood.
"This place maybe unknown to many because of the location but you get the best momos here and I bet you cannot get better momos anywhere else," says Roshani Bindukar, the manager of the restaurant. But the place does not just stop at serving just fine momos as you have an array of palatable cuisines to choose from. Treat yourselves with the regular lip smacking Chinese delicacies like spaghetti with meat sauce (Rs140). , American chopsuey (Rs 130), chicken kathi rolls (Rs120), barbeque (Rs 200), mixed pizza (Rs 250) and for those who are calorie conscious, you can relish your taste buds with green salad, tossed salad, sweet corn and cucumber peanut salad in a comfortable ambience.
Though the place is not extravagant and over the top, it is warmly decorated. The place has a casual appearance but it has well maintained the feel-good vibe and the collaboration of the authentic food with comparatively low prices have made this place a hotspot for its regulars. The tranquil and spacious ambience has rendered vivacity to the place where people can completely seclude themselves from the hullabaloo and the hustle and bustle of the busy streets and just enjoy the good food.
Neem Bahadur Darlami, 31, a job holder says, "I visit this place frequently since I love the food and the environment is very peaceful. I usually order spaghetti because it´s delicious."
Another regular customer, Sarita Khadka, 45, a resident of Battisputali, says, "I have been visiting ´Momos and More´ frequently for the last 12 years. I always get to enjoy the same quality and taste.
Moreover, many restaurants are unnecessarily expensive. In comparison to them, I´ve found this place very reasonable." It seems consistent good flavor and reasonably-priced menus have worked wonders for its customers.
Bharat Shrestha, a staff who has been working for five years there, says, "This is an old restaurant and we have a wide range of customers coming every day. Though our specialties are momos, we serve other variety of cuisines too. We even make deliveries to our regular visitors who live nearby."
The restaurant earned its popularity and reputation through word-of-mouth owing to its excellent palatable cuisines. Though the name of the restaurant focuses on momos, all the dishes are equally scrumptious. The place is apt for families and ´get-togethers´ with friends as you can not only tantalize and treat yourselves but take a break and spend some quality time in a serene atmosphere.
Dorje Tamang, the chef has been working for ´Momo and More´ for the past twelve years. He says, "We prepare all our food hygienically and when it comes to good and clean food, we never compromise." Like he claims, the place undoubtedly has its regular customers coming for this reason. After all, people are looking for a place where they get quality food and this place does it without any compromises.
Next time you want to relish your senses with genuinely good food, ´Momos and More´ should be on your cards. They say, ´The taste of the pudding is in the eating.´ So, take a detour to Battisputali and indulge yourself with any of the alluring and delectable cuisines amidst the inviting ambience.
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