# Fried momo and family dinner near Dongmyo Toy Alley: Namaste Dongmyo - By Chorok (https://superchart.com/en/@pause-in-gangwon/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/index.md) ## In short Namaste Dongmyo Branch is an Indian-Nepalese restaurant on the 2nd floor right in front of Exit 5 of Dongmyo Station in Jongno, Seoul. After a weekend browsing the Dongmyo flea market and Changsin-dong toy alley, this family dinner ordered the couple set and fried momo, with mild vegetable curry, chicken curry, and freshly fried momo standing out. It's an easy, welcoming spot for a family meal even if Indian food is completely new to you. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2F, 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, right in front of Dongmyo Station Exit 5 - **Hours**: Mon–Sun 11:00–22:00 - **Last order**: 21:00 - **Parking**: 2–3 spots beside the building, hard to find on weekends due to street vendors / use nearby paid or public parking lots - **Ordered**: Couple set (2 samosas, chicken tikka, shrimp chili, chicken masni, vegetable curry, plain rice, garlic naan, choice of drink), fried momo *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* I went to Dongmyo, Seoul with my family over the weekend. Dongmyo has a great flea market and a toy alley my kid loves. When dinnertime rolled around, we looked around for something to eat and found an Indian-Nepalese restaurant right in front of Dongmyo Station. Let me introduce Namaste Dongmyo Branch, where you can try something a bit different — Indian-Nepalese food. ![Exterior of Namaste Dongmyo Branch, an Indian-Nepalese restaurant near Dongmyo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-01-1e92k-900.webp) ## Location and hours, right at Dongmyo Station Exit 5 2F, 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Namaste Dongmyo Branch, a curry spot near Dongmyo Station, was easy to find since it's right in front of Exit 5. They're open Monday through Sunday from 11:00 to 22:00, with last order at 21:00. There are 2–3 parking spots beside the building, but on weekends it's hard to park because of the street vendors, so you'll need to use a nearby paid or public parking lot. ![Building entrance and 2nd-floor signage for Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-02-y7eub-900.webp) ![Business hours sign and parking space in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-03-8bsii-900.webp) This place has won an award at the Korea International Culinary Competition. With so many Blue Ribbon marks around, the taste is basically guaranteed. A genuine Blue Ribbon find in Dongmyo. ![Blue Ribbon mark and culinary competition award display](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-04-ikw5o-900.webp) ![Entrance of Namaste Dongmyo Branch decorated in Indian style](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-05-wo94o-900.webp) ![Restaurant interior decorated with Indian ornaments](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-06-io0kw-m-900.webp) ## The 2nd-floor Indian restaurant atmosphere The Indian vibe hits you strong right from the entrance. There's a mysterious feel to it. A restaurant that gets you excited before you even sit down. The atmosphere is really lovely for an Indian restaurant. It'd be great for a date, and just as good for family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. It genuinely feels like you've stepped into India. The interior is clean and the owner was kind. It turned out to be run directly by an Indian owner. I think he was speaking Hindi — it was my first time hearing it in person, which was fascinating. Even the water cups are pretty, and the decor is done up in Indian style. The interior is unique and stylish — a great restaurant for a special occasion or anniversary. ![Table set with Indian-style decor and water cups](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-07-wxzld-900.webp) ![Table at Namaste Dongmyo Branch set with the couple set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-08-at1y9-1200.webp) ![Seating and interior of the Indian restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-09-mexse-900.webp) ## The couple set and ordering fried momo Our order arrived. We got the couple set and fried momo. The couple set comes with 2 samosas, chicken tikka, shrimp chili, chicken masni, vegetable curry, plain rice, and garlic naan. ![Curries and naan from the couple set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-10-v6c25-900.webp) ![Bowls of vegetable curry and chicken masni](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-11-13rke-900.webp) ### Vegetable curry and chicken curry The vegetable curry was so good — packed with vegetables inside. The chicken curry had a soft, gentle texture. This was my first time trying traditional Indian curry, and the spices weren't overpowering at all, so even a beginner like me could eat it without any worry. ![Vegetable curry packed with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-12-bfn73-900.webp) ![Close-up of soft chicken curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-13-zedtv-900.webp) ![Plain rice served alongside the curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-14-1otsb-900.webp) ### Shrimp chili and tandoori chicken Shrimp chili and tandoori chicken. Indian curry wouldn't feel complete without tandoori chicken. The shrimp chili comes stir-fried with vegetables and was spicy. The tandoori chicken has that chicken flavor everyone loves. Stuffed into naan along with the curry, it's amazing. ![Spicy shrimp chili stir-fried with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-15-wrhwy-900.webp) ![Tandoori chicken on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-16-yrdqf-900.webp) ### Samosa with raisins inside A hefty samosa. Samosa is an Indian fried dumpling filled with potato, peas, and raisins. Having raisins in there was unique. Crispy on the outside, with soft potato you can feel inside. ![A hefty Indian fried dumpling, samosa](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-17-1u8ou-900.webp) ![Samosa cut in half showing the potato filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-18-1ngdb-900.webp) ### Lassi as the set drink The set menu lets you pick a drink — tea, lassi, or yogurt — and we went with lassi. A tangy, sweet drink that really perked up our appetite. ![A glass of lassi chosen as the set drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-19-xxm5y-900.webp) ![Lassi served alongside the curry spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-20-ibsuv-900.webp) ### Garlic naan and mixing it into rice The garlic naan was chewy and delicious. We dipped naan into the curry, and also wrapped vegetables and curry inside it to eat. ![Chewy garlic naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-21-uml0s-900.webp) ![Dipping naan into curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-22-dkifg-900.webp) The combination of curry and naan was just great. We mixed curry into the rice too, and that was delicious as well. The chicken and curry felt soft while still coming through with a nutty flavor. ![A plate of rice mixed with curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-23-4nftx-900.webp) ![Freshly fried momo](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner-24-jlvkn-900.webp) ## Freshly fried momo The fried momo came out fresh and hot from the fryer. Crispy on the outside with a curry-flavored inside. It was unique to try an Indian-style dumpling so different from Korean mandu. Indian-Nepalese food isn't something we get to try often, so it was great to be able to shop in Dongmyo and also enjoy delicious Indian food. If you're heading to Dongmyo to shop, I'd recommend stopping by Namaste Dongmyo Branch for the great atmosphere and a taste of authentic Indian cuisine. ## Where it is - Namaste Dongmyo Branch (나마스테 동묘점) - 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2F - 서울특별시 종로구 지봉로 18 2층 - 37.5717459, 127.016013 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%82%98%EB%A7%88%EC%8A%A4%ED%85%8C%20%EB%8F%99%EB%AC%98%EC%A0%90/@37.5717459,127.016013,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@pause-in-gangwon/namaste-dongmyo-fried-momo-family-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt