The most popular belief in Mumbai is that there will always be some form of momo scarcity. But there's a momowala in Andheri who will change that belief, one dumpling at a time. In the 7 Bungalows area around Andheri operates Suraj Lama. Formerly a chauffeur for celebrities like Abhay Deol and Sonakshi Sinha, he is a man of many interesting stories.
Trading star kitchens for a humble momo cart, Suraj Lama makes unexpectedly delicious momos every evening. Together with his wife, they prepare fresh North Eastern-style momos daily and wheel them around Andheri.
Suraj Lama momos grew popular through loyal customers who enjoyed the wholesome experience of sharing a plate of his famed steamed dumplings in the evenings. Today, they even have dine-in outlets in Goregaon and Andheri.
The Suraj Lama momo menu offers simple choices: vegetarian and chicken momos sold by the full plate or half. Their vegetarian momos are absolutely lip-smacking, some of the best we’ve tasted (and we’ve tasted plenty), and the chutney is the perfect balance of spice and salt, giving the momos the spotlight. The chicken momos are equally heavenly.
If you're in need of a mood booster, join the line at Suraj Lama momos and try their chicken cheese momos or the veg cheese fry momos. You can also give their new additions a try, like manchurian noodles, piri piri cheese momos, malai momos, and more.
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Price: A plate of eight veg momos is for INR 90 and a chicken plate is for INR 100.
Timings: 1 PM to 11:45 PM
Cuisine: North Eastern
Contact: Stay in the loop with Suraj Lama momos on their socials, as they are worth the chase!
LBB Tip: Suraj Lama momos can be had at your doorstep too. If you don't feel like heading out or you have a party at home and need the best momos at an affordable rate, you can count on him! And while you are at it, you might also want to try some of his comforting thukpa too.
