Memories without a picture are like Momos without sauce.

— Tushar Gupta.

Almost everyone starts salivating when it comes to eating scrumptious Momos served by a street hawker or on a roadside stall. This migratory dish cum snack is loved by many for the simple reason of its taste when served with mayonnaise and the famous red spicy sauce. Momos date back to its origins from Tibet and Nepal where they were discovered and then moved to almost all parts of the world.

This is one unique food item that made its way from roadside stalls to swankiest of the restaurants. Momos are stuffed with varieties of fillings in the likes of veggies, paneer and chicken. Momos are available as steamed, fried and tandoori forms, you can choose based on your mood. You will find it in metropolitan and cosmopolitan cities, but they are also available in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities and even on hill stations. Momos undoubtedly find its way in any food items list prepared across the country.

• Where to eat: McLeod Ganj (JJI Exile Brothers), Darjeeling (Kunga Restaurant, Hot Stimulating Cafe), Sikkim (Shuffle Momos, Gangtok), Delhi (Dilli Haat, QD’s), Dehradun, Shillong, Leh