Queens is known for its diversity and wide range of culturally-influenced cuisines, and the neighborhood of Jackson Heights is no exception.
The neighborhood hosts the biggest Himalayan food and cultural festival, giving visitors a taste of some of Jackson Heights’ best Tibetan, Nepalese, and South Asian restaurants at the annual Momo Crawl, and it returns this month on Sunday, September 15!
Now in it’s 12th year, attendees will have the chance to try momos from endless neighborhood spots. This year’s lineup has not yet been announced but we already know it won’t be disappointing. Last year’s iteration featured over 30 of the neighborhood’s restaurants including:
- Amdo Kitchen
- Gangri Karpo
- Potala Fresh Food
- Mom’s Momo
In order to participate in the crawl you’ll need to purchase a Momo Crawl Passport. Regular passports are $15 and the money goes to Students for a Free Tibet, which works in solidarity with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and independence.
There are also 100 Limited Edition Passports for $50.
Passports can be purchased online here and picked up as early as 11:45 am on the morning of the crawl.
Passport holders will also receive a ballot to vote for their favorite Momo after the crawl (voting ends at 4:30 pm), with the winner receiving the highly coveted Momo Championship Belt.
Alongside the dumplings, attendees can enjoy endless entertainment and cultural performances put on by local artists and groups.
📍 Diversity Plaza and along 37th Road between 74th and 75th Street
🗓️ Sunday, September 15th, 12 pm – 5 pm