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Jersey City, NJ
Ankita Nagpal and Impreet Sodhi, the duo who originally met through their husbands, connected instantly for their love for food. They are full-time techies and run Fomo Momo as a side hustle in New Jersey.
As per their website, ‘We aim to bring the authentic flavors and delicious street food of North India straight to your taste buds. From our succulent momos in flavors to our rich and savory soy chaap, every dish on our menu is made with the freshest ingredients and authentic spices.’
The culinary adventure for these two sprightly women started through the Smorgasburg Food Festival in Jersey City in 2021. After receiving a positive response, Impreet and Ankita set foot into the Big Apple and have been a regular vendor at the Smorgasburg Food Festival in New York. Making a mark with their momos along the Hudson has been a unique experience for the duo.
Sensing that the idea would do well, the duo bought a food truck and started a business in 2023. However, they add that they continue to serve momos at the World Trade Centre’s food festival in New York that runs from April through October. To cater to every diaspora, the menu is divided into subtle options.
Each flavor of momo on the menu is unique in its own way. With both steamed and fried options that can be customized with meat or vegetables, some of the choices include makhani momos (think a rich Indian creamy curry in every bite) or the schezwan momos which is an explosion of hot fiery spices.
Having originated in Tibet as early as the 14th century, these local delicacies came to India in the 1960s when a large number of Tibetans settled in Sikkim, Darjeeling, Delhi, Ladakh and Dharamshala. Another theory suggests that the Newar merchants of Kathmandu brought the momos to India from Tibet and Nepal during their travels.
