Momos Along the Himalayan Region How the momo is prepared and eaten, defines culture, religious practices, politics, geography, ethnic diversity, etiquette and the celebration of tradition
What Are Momos? Momos are dumplings originating in China and can be found along the Himalayan Region and throughout the Silk Road. They can be identified under the following names Momo – Tibet , Kashmir and Pierogi - Ukrain/Poland Nepal /Lithuania Mog, - also in Nepal Pelmeni - Russia Buuz - Mongolia Mandu - the Korea Jiaozi - China Gyoza – Japan Mantı - Turkey /Afghanistan/Armenia Wonton – Hong Kong Samos – India