Nepalese Tibetan Street Fusion: A Bowl of Culture and Comfort – Issue 01

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📣 Featured Interview 

Nepalese Tibetan Street Fusion: A Bowl of Culture and Comfort

 

At Nepalese Tibetan Street Fusion, every dish is packed with heart. What started as a small family-run stall is now a mission to share authentic Tibetan-Nepalese fusion food across the UK.

Their star dish? The Momo Rice Bowl — a vibrant combo of handmade momo, grilled chicken, rice, salad, and both traditional Nepalese sesame sauce and a surprising (but delicious) chimichurri twist. “It’s not from Nepal, but it goes really well with the chicken” Rai tells us with a smile.

The momo itself has deep roots in Tibet and is now a street food staple across Nepal. Rai explains, “They came from Tibet, but over time, we made them our own with local herbs and flavours.” Through each bowl, he hopes to transport customers to Nepal and share a piece of his homeland – irresistible, delicious Nepalese food!

 Check the video of the interview on our @nova.esea

 Find Nepalese Tibetan Street Fusion at @filili_eats 

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