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Magic Momo Kafe West Footscray

588 Barkly St, West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia

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Find Magic Momo Kafe West Footscray

588 Barkly St, West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia

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+61 3 9078 4892
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Magic Momo Kafe West Footscray

Behind an unassuming Barkly Street shopfront, Magic Momo Kafe turns out comforting Nepali home cooking with plenty of room to linger. Regulars swear by the momo platters—heaped sampler boards carrying steamed, fried, and chilli varieties alongside fiery jhaneko spices. The deceptively deep layout stretches past a full cocktail bar straight into a leafy rear beer garden, primed for sharing crispy chicken chowmein, Thakali thali plates, and chilled Nepali beers.

  • Momo Variety Platters: Multi-variety tasting boards load five pieces each of steamed, fried, chilli, and sadeko momos onto a single share plate.
  • Rear Bar & Beer Garden: A narrow shopfront opens into a deep back hall, complete with a cocktail bar and an outdoor beer garden.
  • Traditional Comfort Dishes: Home-style Nepali cooking spans wok-tossed chowmein, warming thukpa noodle soups, and complete Thakali thali sets.
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Reasons to Choose Magic Momo Kafe

Why diners choose Magic Momo Kafe for authentic Nepali feasts, tasting platters, and relaxed gatherings

  • Multi-Style Momo Tasting Platters

    Diners can sample diverse preparation styles in one setting with platters that bundle steamed, fried, chilli, and sadeko momos in generous portions.

    it’s a nice spot if you want to try different momo styles in one order

    Shivu

  • Signature Momo Varieties and Chilli Spicing

    The kitchen serves a wide selection of authentic momo preparations featuring rich spiced gravies, deep heat, and distinctive crunchy textures.

    Tried all of the Momos. They were fantastic. I love the chilli momos.

    Nev

  • Spacious Rear Bar and Beer Garden Setting

    A deceptive streetfront opens into an extended rear layout complete with a full cocktail bar and an outdoor beer garden suitable for balmy evenings and gatherings.

    The seating stretches back through the doorway, past the bar, and then further into a beer garden at the rear.

    Nev

  • Group Dining with Cocktails and Nepali Beers

    Generous share-friendly plates, specialty house cocktails, and Nepali beers make it easy to host lively dinners with friends and family.

    The lovely outdoor area, great nepali food and nice range of cocktails and nepali beers

    Sangam Karki

  • Nostalgic Home-Style Nepali Comfort

    Traditional Newari sets, chowmein, and fragrant thali preparations evoke the authentic flavours and warmth of home-style cooking.

    Always my go-to spot for comfort food. Feels like home away from home!

    Menuka Rai

  • Warm and Attentive Guest Hospitality

    Attentive floor staff consistently guide diners through the menu with genuine warmth, dish suggestions, and thoughtful hospitality.

    Her warm and friendly attitude really stood out and made the experience even better.

    Ramneet Aujla

Authentic Nepali comfort dishes and signature multi-style platters celebrated by locals

  • Magic Momo Platter

    their Magic Momo Platter, which includes steamed, fried, and chilli momos (5 pieces each). Everything tasted fresh and it’s a nice spot if you want to try different momo styles in one order.

    Shivu

  • Chowmein

    The Chowmein, in particular, tasted homemade and was perfectly seasoned — it truly stood out as the highlight of the meal.

    Ragav Thakral

  • Newari Khaja Set

    Their Newari Khaja Set and Momos are absolutely delicious, full of real local flavour and that “Magic” just like the name says.

    Menuka Rai

  • Thakali Thali

    We tried the Thakali Thali, oh myyy we’ve been missed out. It’s so gooood, delicious!!! The meat so tender, the rice delicious, the veggie are fresh and the desert on it.

    Phay T

Before you head over

Helpful pointers on seating, ordering, and timing your visit to Magic Momo Kafe.

  • Head Through to the Rear Beer Garden

    The storefront looks compact from Barkly Street, but the venue extends past a dedicated cocktail bar into a back room and outdoor rear beer garden with plenty of seating for groups.

  • Order the Momo Platter for Multiple Styles

    First-timers or diners wanting to explore different momo preparations can order the tasting platter, which serves five pieces each of varieties like steamed, fried, and chilli.

  • Allow Extra Time During Peak Evening Hours

    The kitchen prepares dishes fresh and the dining room can get packed during peak evening rushes, which may mean a wait for food—plan extra time for dinner.

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