Urban Momo specializes in Himalayan and Nepalese cuisine, which is full of smoky, spicy flavors, and draws heavily on traditional cooking techniques like grilling and steaming. If it's your first visit to this San Jose restaurant, regulars suggest that you indulge in the kitchen's signature dish, the momo, which is a delicate dumpling filled with your choice of minced chicken or shredded veggies, served with an intensely flavored dipping sauce.

Other customer favorites include choila, a super-spiced dish with stir-fried lamb and veggies, as well as bhuteko bhaat, a popular fried rice dish filled with your favorite spices and veggies. Finally, regulars point out that since every dish is made to order, there is sometimes a wait before your food comes out, especially at peak meal times. Never fear, however, since the restaurant gives you a pager and you can have fun browsing around the San Pedro Square Market while you wait.

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