Fresh Momos
Customers describe the momos as made to order, juicy, perfectly steamed and served with flavourful chutneys.
Momo Licious Restaurant & Cafe
International City
Momo Licious Restaurant & Cafe is a small Nepalese restaurant in International City known for fresh, authentic momos and comforting Nepali dishes. The momo platter is a useful first order, while thukpa soup and chilli momos are repeatedly recommended by customers.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
198 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Variety Platters
The platter includes four momo types, giving first-time visitors a chance to compare flavours in one order.
Affordable Portions
A customer reported 12 momo pieces across four varieties for 25AED, with two sauces included.
Nepali Flavours
Reviews highlight authentic Nepali tastes, including Newari dishes such as chhoila, bara and yomari.
Cozy Setting
The small dining room is repeatedly described as neat, quiet and cozy, with around four tables.
Friendly Service
Several diners found the staff welcoming and attentive, with recommendations and accommodating touches for special occasions.
What to Eat at Momo Licious Restaurant & Cafe How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Momo Licious Restaurant & Cafe, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Momo Licious Restaurant & Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Momos Net +19
“The momos were especially delicious, and every dish was served hot and beautifully presented.”
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“The momos were especially delicious, and every dish was served hot and beautifully presented.”July 2026
“The momos were super tasty — fresh, juicy, and full of flavor.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Bara Net +1
“The authentic flavors, presentation, and texture are spot-on. The chhoila was perfectly grilled, the bara crisp yet fluffy, and the yomari at the end was the perfect sweet finish to a perfect meal.”
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“The authentic flavors, presentation, and texture are spot-on. The chhoila was perfectly grilled, the bara crisp yet fluffy, and the yomari at the end was the perfect sweet finish to a perfect meal.”October 2025
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Cheese momos Net +1
“Best momos in dubai especially the chilli momos and cheese momos😍”
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“Best momos in dubai especially the chilli momos and cheese momos😍”November 2025
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Chhoila Net +1
“The authentic flavors, presentation, and texture are spot-on. The chhoila was perfectly grilled, the bara crisp yet fluffy, and the yomari at the end was the perfect sweet finish to a perfect meal.”
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“The authentic flavors, presentation, and texture are spot-on. The chhoila was perfectly grilled, the bara crisp yet fluffy, and the yomari at the end was the perfect sweet finish to a perfect meal.”October 2025
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Chicken choila khaja set Net +1
“The chowmein was also very good, though the chicken choila khaja set could have a slightly better quantity.”
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“The chowmein was also very good, though the chicken choila khaja set could have a slightly better quantity.”October 2025
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Chicken schezwan fried rice Net +1
“Chicken schezwan fried rice is tasty.”
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“Chicken schezwan fried rice is tasty.”January 2026
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Chicken thupka Net +1
“We tried one momo single platter and two chicken thupka for two ppl, which was very tasty and good quantity.”
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“We tried one momo single platter and two chicken thupka for two ppl, which was very tasty and good quantity.”November 2025
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Chili momo Net +1
“The chili momo was especially delicious — it had the authentic taste of Nepal.”
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“The chili momo was especially delicious — it had the authentic taste of Nepal.”October 2025
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Chilli momos Net +1
“Best momos in dubai especially the chilli momos and cheese momos😍”
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“Best momos in dubai especially the chilli momos and cheese momos😍”November 2025
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Chilli veg momos Net +1
“Must try chilli veg momos,veg noodles. They placed vegetables graciously. On talabat they have discount always.”
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“Must try chilli veg momos,veg noodles. They placed vegetables graciously. On talabat they have discount always.”May 2026
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Chowmin Net +1
“The food is really good. The chowmin reminds me of Delhi and the momo's are impeccable and it has a great impact on us and we keep visiting this place for good and cheap food really astonished with what they have done with this small place the staff is very sweet and welcoming and so is the owner love their hospitality”
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“The food is really good. The chowmin reminds me of Delhi and the momo's are impeccable and it has a great impact on us and we keep visiting this place for good and cheap food really astonished with what they have done with this small place the staff is very sweet and welcoming and so is the owner love their hospitality”November 2025
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Jhol momo Net +1
“A small and cozy place with good food and friendly staff. My husband and I often visit for their delicious momos — the Jhol momo is my favorite, and he loves the fried rice. It’s always a pleasant and peaceful dining experience. Can’t wait to try their thali next!”
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“A small and cozy place with good food and friendly staff. My husband and I often visit for their delicious momos — the Jhol momo is my favorite, and he loves the fried rice. It’s always a pleasant and peaceful dining experience. Can’t wait to try their thali next!”October 2025
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Jool soup Net +1
“Jool soup is also very delicious.”
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“Jool soup is also very delicious.”January 2026
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Pani puri Net +1
“I ordered a momos platter and then pani puri. Both were just amazing and a must try one.”
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“I ordered a momos platter and then pani puri. Both were just amazing and a must try one.”March 2026
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Roti Net +1
“Super tasty preparation. I just hopped in to have something light, so ordered for Roti and vegies. Very nice presentation with green dhal, vegies and kedney beans. Even though i was filled up couldn’t stop eating and ordered extra roti. Roti prepared are very soft and with almost no oil. Very healthy as well. Hats off to the owner.”
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“Super tasty preparation. I just hopped in to have something light, so ordered for Roti and vegies. Very nice presentation with green dhal, vegies and kedney beans. Even though i was filled up couldn’t stop eating and ordered extra roti. Roti prepared are very soft and with almost no oil. Very healthy as well. Hats off to the owner.”September 2024
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Thupka Net +1
“It’s an absolute heaven for momo lovers and thupka lovers. Don’t miss their platter that has pizza momos, schezwan fried and normal. The ingredients are so fresh and a soulful meal”
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“It’s an absolute heaven for momo lovers and thupka lovers. Don’t miss their platter that has pizza momos, schezwan fried and normal. The ingredients are so fresh and a soulful meal”October 2025
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Veg thali Net +1
“Good that I felt like home. I had veg Thali I can rate 100/100.”
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“Good that I felt like home. I had veg Thali I can rate 100/100.”July 2026
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Yomari Net +1
“The authentic flavors, presentation, and texture are spot-on. The chhoila was perfectly grilled, the bara crisp yet fluffy, and the yomari at the end was the perfect sweet finish to a perfect meal.”
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“The authentic flavors, presentation, and texture are spot-on. The chhoila was perfectly grilled, the bara crisp yet fluffy, and the yomari at the end was the perfect sweet finish to a perfect meal.”October 2025
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Coffee drink with coffee jelly Net +1
“They also have refreshing fruit and bubble tea, and their coffee drink with coffee jelly is a must-try.”
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“They also have refreshing fruit and bubble tea, and their coffee drink with coffee jelly is a must-try.”August 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Buff chowmein Net −1
“The buff chowmein was disappointing. The meat pieces were so huge it felt like they just chopped up a whole buffalo and threw it into the noodles. The meat was tough, poorly prepared, and didn’t taste good. Definitely not worth ordering.”
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“The buff chowmein was disappointing. The meat pieces were so huge it felt like they just chopped up a whole buffalo and threw it into the noodles. The meat was tough, poorly prepared, and didn’t taste good. Definitely not worth ordering.”July 2026
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Jhol Net −1
“From the momo platter, jhol, and noodles, all were awful.”
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“From the momo platter, jhol, and noodles, all were awful.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Platters. Start with the momo platter to sample four varieties; one review says the 12-piece veg version included two sauces.
Order Chilli. Chilli momos are one of the clearest customer recommendations, especially if you enjoy spicy chutneys and bold seasoning.
Allow Time. For dine-in, build in extra time: a customer waited 40 minutes for 10 momos, and another described the place as slow.
Check Delivery. If ordering delivery, confirm the realistic ETA before committing, since one order exceeded its 50-minute estimate.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Morocco G08
Warsan First - Morocco Cluster, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Waits can be long: one customer waited 40 minutes for 10 momos, while another reported an order taking over an hour.
Delivery Delays
A delivery order exceeded its 50-minute estimate, followed by another proposed one-hour wait because no partner was available.
Small Space
The restaurant has only a few tables, so it may feel cramped during busy periods.
Inconsistent Dishes
One reviewer found the buff chowmein meat tough and poorly prepared; another reported unpleasant-smelling momo meat.
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The Bottom Line
Momo Licious is a compact Nepalese restaurant in International City with a clear focus on momos and familiar Nepali comfort food. Start with the momo platter if you want to compare varieties in one sitting; customers also repeatedly point to chilli momos and thukpa soup. Chowmein, thali meals and bubble tea broaden the menu beyond dumplings.
The food is often described as fresh, authentic and made to order. One customer’s Newari meal included well-received chhoila, bara and yomari, while another rated the veg thali 100/100. The reported value is strong: a veg platter came with 12 pieces across four varieties, two sauces and a 25AED price tag.
This is a small, casual room rather than a spacious dining destination. One review counted around four tables and called it quiet and cozy, so busy periods may feel tight. Service is warmly praised in many visits, but speed is inconsistent.
A diner waited 40 minutes for 10 momos, and a delivery order went past its 50-minute estimate before a further hour was suggested. If ordering at home, confirm timing first; for dine-in, allow patience in exchange for food that reviewers often find fresh and flavourful.