FOOD ORDERED: Set menu lunch - 10 (maybe more) "Momo" dumplings + dip and canned drink
"Manakamana, it's the mother-f**king D O double G"
Manakamana is a Nepalese take-away/restaurant, which is relatively new to the area. It's most notable features are its hand-made paper signage, and mismatched garden furniture (indoors). I think it used to be a chinese take-away, but they have squeezed a few tables in to the pick-up area to 'convert' it into a small cafe. Well village mate. But it's modesty is a nice contrast to Morden's more well turned out establishments where a proprietor might for example, stand outside giving you a hard time for not visiting them often enough (more on that soon).
I opted for option 2 on the lunch deal menu - 10 momo (dumplings) with coconut curry peanut dip and a COLD canned drink. I cannot stress how important it is that a canned beverage be properly chilled. Good start. I am pretty new to Nepalese cuisine, but I was impressed with the meal too. It was delicious and generously sized. I'm pretty sure it was all home-made too. If you've never had Momo before; they are steamed dumplings in an oriental style, but with curried/spiced meat on the inside.
I worry that Manakamana may not stand the test of time in Morden. In hip inner East-London areas their shabby chic may go down ok, but in gritty South London I doubt it'll play as well. Still, I wish them all the best, we need more places like this. Visit it while you can!
QUALITY: 8/10
PORTION SIZE: 8/10
PRICE: 9/10
SERVICE: 7/10
ATMOSPHERE: 5/10
OVERALL: 7.4/10
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