Momos Melbourne — veg, chicken and chilli momos at Masti Fitzroy
Walk down any busy street in Delhi, Darjeeling or Kathmandu after dark and you will find someone selling momos. A steamer stacked high, a queue of students and office workers, a plate of dumplings and a fiery red chutney. Momos are the Himalayas' gift to Indian street food — and one of the fastest-growing cravings in Melbourne.
At Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, momos have their own place on the menu alongside the tandoor: veg momos, chicken momos and chilli momos tossed in the wok. If you are looking for momos in Melbourne at the best Indian restaurant in Melbourne for sharing plates — or just Indian food in Melbourne that tastes like the street stalls back home — this is your guide.
📍 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 — open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm 📞 (03) 9427 2121
What are momos?
Momos are filled dumplings from the Himalayas — Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and the hill regions of India such as Sikkim, Darjeeling and Ladakh. A thin wheat-flour wrapper is folded around a filling of minced meat or vegetables seasoned with ginger, garlic and onion, then cooked and served with a sharp, spicy chutney.
From the hills, momos travelled down into India's cities. Today they are one of the most popular street foods in Delhi, Kolkata and across north India, sold from carts and tiny shops on almost every corner. Along the way they picked up new forms — fried momos, tandoori momos and chilli momos tossed in an Indo-Chinese sauce.
The momos at Masti
Veg momos
Himalayan dumplings filled with cabbage, carrot and ginger-garlic. Vegetarian and dairy-free, with a vegan option — ask when you order. Light, juicy and the right way to start a long dinner.
Chicken momos
Minced chicken with garlic and coriander. The classic order at any momo stall in Delhi, and the one most people come back for. Chicken momos also feature on our non-veg platter alongside chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab and Amritsari fish.
Chilli momos
Where the momo meets the wok. Momos fried until crisp, then tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese chilli sauce — veg or non-veg. Hot, sticky and dangerously moreish. If you love Kolkata-style chilli chicken, order these.
Momos vs dumplings vs dim sum
Melbourne is one of the best dumpling cities in the world, so the comparison is natural. Momos share a family tree with Chinese dumplings, but the flavour is different: the fillings lean on ginger, garlic, onion, coriander and green chilli, and they are served with a spicy chutney rather than vinegar or soy. Chilli momos go further, finished in the wok with Indo-Chinese flavours you will not find on a dim sum trolley.
How to order momos like a local
Momos are made for sharing and for starting. For two people, order one plate of veg or chicken momos and one plate of chilli momos so you get both textures — soft and crisp. Pair them with something from the chaat section, like pani puri or papdi chaat, and something from the tandoor, then move on to curries and naan.
Momos also go perfectly with a cold Indian beer — or bring your own: Masti is BYO every Wednesday and Sunday. Read about BYO nights →
Momos for groups and catering
Momos are one of the best party foods in Indian cooking — easy to share, easy to eat standing up, and loved by kids and grandparents alike. Veg and chicken momos are part of the catering menus from Curry Queen Catering Co., Masti's catering arm, for weddings, office events and birthdays across Melbourne. Read our Indian catering guide →
Where to find momos in Melbourne
Masti is at 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy — ten minutes from the Melbourne CBD by Uber or tram routes 11 and 96, and five minutes from Collingwood, Carlton and Fitzroy North. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm, with dine-in and takeaway.
📍 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 📞 (03) 9427 2121 ✉ hello@eatdrinkmasti.com
Frequently asked questions — momos Melbourne
Where can I get momos in Melbourne?
Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy serves veg momos, chicken momos and chilli momos, alongside a full Indian menu with chaat, tandoor dishes, curries and Indo-Chinese. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm.
What are chilli momos?
Chilli momos are momos fried until crisp and tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese chilli sauce. At Masti they come veg or non-veg.
Are momos Indian or Nepalese?
Momos come from the Himalayan region — Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and the hill areas of India like Sikkim and Darjeeling. They are now one of the most popular street foods across India, especially in Delhi and Kolkata.
Does Masti have vegan momos?
Masti's veg momos are vegetarian and dairy-free, with a vegan option available — ask the team when you order.
Can I order momos for takeaway or catering?
Ask the team about takeaway when you call. Veg and chicken momos can be included in catering menus from Curry Queen Catering Co.