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Momo under Rs. 200

Momo is one of the easiest ways to eat well on a small budget. Here is how to keep the bill low and still get a good plate.

By FindMomo Admin · · 1 min read

A plate of momo with chutney

Momo is filling, quick and easy to share, which makes it one of the friendliest meals for a tight budget. Prices change and differ from place to place, so treat Rs. 200 as a rough target, not a promise. A few habits help you stay under it.

Compare before you sit

Prices vary between a small neighbourhood eatery and a sit-down restaurant, and from one filling to the next. Check the menu first, and use the price filter on FindMomo to narrow places down before you head out.

Share and mix

  • Order two or three different plates between friends and taste them all.

  • A steamed plate is usually the best value. Fried and jhol versions often cost a little more.

  • Vegetable momo is often the cheapest filling, and a good one is worth ordering on its own merits.

Skip the extras you do not need

Drinks and sides add up fast. A plate of momo with the chutney it comes with is already a full snack.

Jhol momo served in a bowl

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