Momos were the dish loved by the northeastern but now it has officially become a staple street food of all the Chandigarh, Delhi, Shimla aka almost all of North India. They are believed to be originated from Tibet and today, come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties.  And so to celebrate these varieties, we’ve made a list of some different types of momos and where you can find them. Try all these Types of Momos at these places in Chandigarh! ! So, let’s read on!

1) Tandoori Momo

Where: Toshib Fast Food

BOOTH NO. 48, Sector 34C, Chandigarh,

2) Afghani Momo

Where: Sai Soya Chaap Delight

57, Sector 7, Panchkula, Haryana 

3) Paneer Momo

Where: Momo Junction

Backside market, Phase 3B2, Mohali

4) Fried Momo

Where: Raju Chinese Fast Food

Booth no. 75, Sector 23-C, 23C, Sector 23, Chandigarh

5) Steam Momo

Where: Adhikari Chinese Food

Booth No.238, Patel Market, 15D, Sector 15, Chandigarh

6) Kurkure Momo

Where: Hungroo

Patel Market, 15D, Sector 15, Chandigarh,

8) Crystal Clear Momo

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Where: Dimsum Box

27, 9D, Sector 9, Chandigarh

9) Gravy Momo

Where: Shangz

Sco 367, Sector 8, Panchkula

That’s our curated list of some of the best places to find awesome momos. Now, what are you waiting for? So go check ‘em all out! 

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Location Of Krishna Chat in Sector-34:

Located in the bay shops of Sector-34, there is not much place here to stand, let alone sit. We went around 5:30 pm on a Sunday. All you see is the place bustling with people and you instantly have high expectations of the place.

What we had:

A plate of Bhel Puri and a plate of Aloo Tikki

Verdict:

The plate of Bhel Puri was filled to the brim. It was enough for two people to eat to their satisfaction. What I really liked about the snack was that all the ingredients seemed really fresh. The Sev was really crunchy. Further, it had a lot of peanuts which is very rare to see. The serving was really generous and gave the bhel the extra crunch that it needed. However, I wish the dish had some sort of freshness added to it. There was no relief in the dish to the mouth. That could certainly have been better.

The aloo tikki was served piping hot. It also had a generous topping of a white gram on it. However, the best part of the snack was that the tikki was really crispy on the outside and really soft on the inside. Further, the dressing was curd was really fresh. You could actually judge by the taste that it was all really fresh.

I really wish I could have also tried the golgappas as most of the crowd seemed to be savoring it. But there is always a next time!

Verdict: If you really like street food, you should definitely

give this place a try. It is nothing out of this world but it is really old school and you will like every bit of it.

Price Points: Every dish costs Rs 40 each.

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A quick question for you… How many momos spots you know in town?

Probably 20 or more. It’s because the love for momo is ubiquitous. Like, who doesn’t’ love momos right? Even the friends who say I don’t love momo still eats more than half of Dimsum from your plate. 

The unimaginable & delightful flavor has taken over millions of hearts and ruled their stomach. This savory dish has become a passion for food enthusiastic across north India in no time. In fact today one cannot cross a street without spotting at least one ‘Momo Vala Bhaiya’ selling this delicious delicacy. 

But, here we are not questioning the love or the availability of your momo, instead of the nutritional chart of your momo, the health benefits, and the safety status of your favorite snack!!

Why? Obviously because of…

1. the whole pandemic drama we just finally started to get over with! And,
2. To opt for healthier and tasty eating habits so we don’t become couch potatoes in our 40s

Let’s know our Momos/Dumpling/Dimsum a little more!

Dumplings are of two types: fried and steamed.

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We think that momo can be healthy, particularly if they are not fried. But that’s not entirely true! The maida we consume is known to raise bad cholesterol which raises our blood pressure in the body. This increased blood sugar level and then dropping it down is no different than a dangerous roller coaster ride for your body. Also, maida is often bleached with chemicals like chlorine gas, benzoyl peroxide, and other bleaches. All this sounds scary, right?

The real dilemma is for those momo lovers who can’t resist the cravings and are also health-conscious. Don’t worry! We got a solution for you! 

All you need to do is grab your keys and drive to the nearest DIMSUM BOX outlet. Here’s Why?

1. They have only Wheat momos aka Atta Momos which are a perfect alternative to strike a balance between health! Whole wheat flour is rich in dietary fiber and protein, while Maida (Refined flour) isn’t much though! both of these macro-nutrients are essential nutrients that are required for a healthy body. 
2. Old Players: They are home to our beloved Dumplings introduced by the dumpling hood! (Yes, you heard it right! The revamped version of the Dumpling Hood is now called DIMSUM BOX!)
3. No maida at all. For the modern millennial who is a party and diet freak at the same time, they use all-purpose flour (Atta) for all their Dimsum preparations. 
4. Crafted with expertise: They have been doing this for 8+ years. So, they know their craft perfectly!
5. Say No to Deep Fried, and yeah to Pan Tossed. They don’t serve Fried Momos. Instead, They serve Pan tossed dim sum to satisfy your cravings for street style fried momos.
6. This dim sum recipe has no fat except some oil that is used for greasing the pan. So overall a no fat healthy dim sum recipe.

What’s on the Platter?

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Almost 48 varieties of the 1 mm DIMSUM including Steamed, Pan tossed, and cheese DIMSUM along with an extensive side menu of Noodles, sandwich, and pasta, along with some of the best & juiciest refreshing drinks. 

Most of the street style momos or dumplings either contain chicken pieces in non-veg offerings, or contain cabbage, carrots, and onion in veg offerings. 

Here you can have veggies, spinach, mushroom, broccoli, paneer, chicken, mutton, and more. You name it, they have it! Ain’t this awesome! right?

Ab intezaaar kis baat ka? Visit Sector 9, Chandigarh, or any of the nearest outlets today to fill up your stomach with this healthy and cheap Dimsum! We hope you see them every day

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The UT Administration is considering a sky dining proposal where the first such restaurant will be opened at a height of 165 ft with a capacity of 24 persons at any given time.

UT Adviser Manoj Parida said the project was under consideration to give a boost to the tourism sector in the city. He said they had identified three locations — Sukhna Lake, Kaimbwala village, and Leisure Valley — to start the project, but the Forest Department raised objection with the sites at Sukhna Lake and Kaimbwala. He, however, said a final decision on the terms and conditions and the site would be taken in a meeting soon.

Daman Kapoor, MD, DSH Bliss Adventures Pvt Ltd, who proposed to give a new experience to people in the city, said it would take 90 seconds or less for the foodies to reach the height and come back. Their safety and security would be the utmost priority, he said, adding that a group of visitors would stay mid-air for nearly 40 minutes.  The price of the ticket would be finalized in a meeting with the UT officials, which could be in the range of Rs2,500 to Rs4,000. He said they could start the restaurant as soon as they get the approval from the Administration.

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Cafes at Gehri route Chandigarh:

Café Arabica

Café Arabica is a café with small packet bigger surprises. The café is located at Sector 8 inner market where the young crowd roam about. Their interiors have some wall hanging attracting the people. Food prepared by them gives you an overwhelming flavour in your mouth whenever you will think about it later. We would surely recommend this café to everyone to visit it at least once over a cup of coffee with someone.

 The Willow café

To enjoy your evening Willows would be a subtle and different place to visit. It is nestled in the Sector 10 market. The ambience and the interiors are soothing and relaxing. They have separate outdoor sitting as well to enjoy the weather along with sumptuous food. Their homemade ice creams are a must try ones!!

Rustic Door

Looking for a romantic evening place, then this could be your dream date place in Sector 10. A first look at the café reciting the Funky name (Rustic Door) grabs your attention and forces you to enter. Rustic Door provides you with dime a dozen options of food. Music plays simply sets your mood for a romantic date. Italian food will surely win your heart away.

Backpackers Café

Backpackers Café has maintained its name and fame in the market despite the new competitors coming up. You definitely need to try this café for any sorts of meals either for breakfast or for evening coffee chit chats. Backpackers is a gem to Sector 9 Chandigarh market.

Nabobs Café and Pub

Hunting a place for your drinks this could be the one. Nabobs serve North Indian as well as Italian cuisine. Dahi kebab served by them are must have ones. It is basically a place with good food, amazing ambience and the best place to hang out with friends.

These are some of the famed cool places to visit while riding your date on Gehri route. Enjoy your evenings at gehri route chandigarh with friends, loved ones or special with the medley of these cafes.

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First impressions of Pizza Hut – Elante:

The Pizza Hut – Elante is unlike any other fast food joint. Why? Because it doesn’t look like one. It looks like an informal restaurant. There is one waitress at the front who is taking care of everything. She is guiding you to your table, handing you the menu, getting you water, taking your order, serving it to you, cleaning your table in between courses and handling the bill counter. Phew! And all this while serving all the other tables!!

What we ordered:

Since we were two people, we ordered a King Size meal. The King Size Meal consists of the main course, an appetiser and a beverage or a soup. For soup, we ordered Cream of Mushroom. It was quite a treat for my taste buds. Generally, vegetarians like me end up having the likes of hot n sour or manchow soup. But this soup was very nicely prepared and certainly did not feel like you were eating at a fast food chain!

Next, we had a veggie supreme pizza along with cheesy paneer pockets. The pizza, if you ask me, if amongst the better ones served at fast food joints. It was fresh, cheesy and had loads of toppings. The edges too were really soft and not floury at all. However, the big let down of the meal was the paneer pockets. I honestly tried it with the view of experimenting instead of having the usual garlic bread. But boy, do I regret it. It was really messy to eat and did not add much flavour to the entire meal at all.

Other than that, I suppose I was really happy with my meal.

Verdict:

Would I come here again? I am not sure. Maybe. Do I prefer it over other multinational pizza chains? Definitely.

Price points:

Rs 1066 for the King Size Meal (Including taxes).

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Boombox is known for its laidback ambience and amazing live music. The one in Chandigarh truly lives up to its name. What I see when I enter Boombox are its quirky interiors and the music. By the time I reach, local band Mridang is performing. So I take a seat and start scanning the place.

First impressions at Boombox Cafe:

It is really spacious and tastefully lit up. What catches my attention is this bicycle on a wall with wonderful lights. It is the only light source in that corner and looks wonderfully amazing.

Before I begin to order, our attendant leaves a bottle of mineral water on our table. Upon inquiry, he tells me that their RO is not working. So I ask him if this Rs 75 bottle of Bisleri (which comes to Rs. 100 with taxes and totally illegal, btw) will be charged to our bill and he says yes. Taken aback, I ask him what is the customer’s fault if their RO is non-functional. So he rushes to his manager and after 5-10 minutes comes and says it won’t be charged to our tab.

What we ordered:

Looking for a change from the regular hot n sours and manchow, we decided to order Cream of Mushroom soup. While you are at Boombox, be sure that your order takes quite some time to arrive. But with a great band like Mridang playing, you actually don’t mind the wait.

Finally, our soup arrives. First impressions? It looks really appetising. It is hot, fresh and really creamy and you instantly fall in love with it. My only complaint? It finishes too soon!

Next, for the mains, we ordered Fusilli Alfredo for lack of a better choice. If you go through their menu, you find that there is not much of a choice in the main course. You have your regular pasta, pizzas and Indian cuisine. So you are left wanting for more.

However, unlike most places, the pasta here does not disappoint at all. It is really creamy compared to the rest of the pasta I have had at other places in Chandigarh. But I am not sure why they used fusilli as their choice of pasta. I suppose penne pasta would have been a better choice. Anyway, at the end of the day, it tasted really good and that is all that matters. Further, their garlic bread was really sumptuous too, so that is a plus point!

Finally, to finish off our meal, we decided to order walnut brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Well, what can I say? If you are a chocolate lover, this is heaven for you. The brownie is so good and actually, the taste of walnut really comes through. The chocolate sauce has a good flavor and you fall in love with it at first sight. Don’t believe me? See it for yourself-

Verdict:

If you are looking for good food and music, Boombox Cafe is the place to be. You will not have any complaints and have a great time.

Price points:

Rs. 900 for two including taxes.

Picture credits: Mrinaal Datt

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Located on the back side of Sector-7, you may find it difficult to zero in on. But once you do, it is all worth it. It is dusk and there are so many candles and fire lamps outside. Further, the entrance has stone steps with water running beneath and by this time, you are already in love with this place.

You can sit inside or in the courtyard but when you have the latter option, why would you sit inside?! The courtyard is calm with a handful of tables, a small gushing fountain and loads of candles to set the mood for the evening. The fact that the place is so silent soothes one’s, soul.

What we ordered at Virgin Courtyard Chandigarh:

Since we weren’t very hungry, we first ordered a tomato consomme soup with vegetables. I should mention here that there is not a lot of variety of soups for vegetarians. There are two variations of tomato soups and a double mushroom soup. So there is not a lot of choices while ordering. While we were waiting, we were served focaccia bread with tomato salsa (which was in the house). I loved the bread and the salsa, even though the salsa was a bit too cold for my liking. But it is a nice treat, nevertheless.

Soon after our soups arrived. First impressions- they look lovely. The taste is exactly what you expect from a consomme but sadly, our Indian taste buds are hardly accustomed to it. So if you tend to stick with tastes that you know, this is not for you.

Next, we ordered arancini. These are small crispy balls stuffed with cheese and rice that get your taste buds salivating. They are served with extremely delicious dips, chutneys and salads that you feel like having more.

By the time it is time to leave, it is pitch dark and as I look up into the sky, there are a plethora of stars and I do not feel like leaving. Maybe, this is the charm of the place.

Verdict:

If you are not into trying something new, this is not the place for you. But if you love to experiment, this place should be on the top of your list. Do visit it, especially for the ambience of the place and the courteous staff!

Price points:

Around Rs 700 for two for a two-course meal including taxes.

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Bristo is a famous food spot among youngsters of Mohalites. A decent place to hang out with friends outside the store and relishing the amazing taste offered. The place is neat and hygienic with courteous staff. The service is really quick, you don’t need to stand for much time on takeaway orders. Their dealing with the customers is appropriate with handling.

A hygienic place to have quick bites with shakes. They leave you with utmost satisfaction. A superbly amazing place to visit. It’s a place reasonable prices so would call it Genuine prices excellent bites.

They also offer a facility to get your stuff delivered at your doorstep. You could also make your order online through Foodpanda. A must visit place on a cheat day!!

#Bristo Phase 10 Mohali# foodlove#

Other information

Fast Food Restaurant

Address: Booth No.162, Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160062

Phone: 07814162162

Opening Hours: 10am- 10pm

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The only thing you can be sceptical about is hygiene. Sitting on those wobbly chairs and tables, you may witness some messy and sloppy workers peeling off onions. Hygiene is a big concern so avoid dine well go for takeaways.

The Chinese market is popular among the young crowd mainly the students of the town. As it is adjacent to the Panjab University it gets a great crowd of students from there. When you enter this market you feel as if you are in Mcleodganj shack with all Tibetans.

China Town has many restaurants serving all kinds of Chinese food. Some of them are:

• Raju Chinese Fast Food
• Kathmandu Chinese Food
• Adhikari Chinese Food
• King Chinese Bowl Fast Food

China town is economical on pocket giving it a sure shot reason to be experienced at least once. You would surely appreciate their speedy delivery in serving food. Though the market has only small booths no posh surroundings but the food quality and quantity is awesome!!

Despite being nadirs at it hygiene it has the ability to charm you to visit again. This place gives you the best value for money.

So if you are Chinese junkie, go have your favourite Chinese dishes and share your experience with friends.

#CHINA TOWN#Love Chinese#Noodles#Cheesechilly

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