Momo Hut and Gardens

What is Momo Hut and Gardens? Run by owners Dhondup and Tashi, Momo Hut and Gardens brings homestyle Tibetan comfort cooking to the Greektown strip of Danforth Avenue just west of Chester station. The unpretentious dining room is decorated with colorful prayer flags and traditional Himalayan artwork, with a small sidewalk patio set out during the summer months.

Momo Hut and Gardens Menu & What to Order Handcrafted momos take center stage, crimped in distinct dough wrappers and served steamed, pan-fried, swimming in spicy jhol broth, or skewer-charred with smoky tandoori sauce. The traditional beef and pork dumplings pack a punch of fresh ginger and coriander, while an inclusive kitchen also caters heavily to plant-based and celiac diners with dedicated vegan and gluten-free buckwheat dumplings. Round out your spread with fried cauliflower bites, steamed turmeric ting-mo buns, and a warm cup of traditional bhod cha (Tibetan butter tea) or spiced golden tea.

Know Before You Go Seating is casual and caters mainly to walk-ins, though calling ahead is recommended if you are bringing a larger group. It makes for an affordable, swift pre-show dinner before concerts at Danforth Music Hall. Skip the hunt for Danforth street parking and take Line 2 directly to Chester subway station, which sits less than two blocks away.