From the Himalayas to Edgewater
Manoj and Sushila Lama didn't just open a restaurant — they opened a door to Nepal. Kathmandu Cafe is where that journey lands, one handcrafted momo at a time.
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The roots of Himalayan Imports
Manoj and Sushila Lama were already bringing Nepali culture to Chicago through Himalayan Imports — the cafe was the next natural step.
The kitchen and its craft
Every momo is folded by hand, every sauce built from tradition. Guests who grew up in Kathmandu say these taste like home.
A space that feels like Nepal
The prayer flags, warm wood, and colors were all intentional. One guest said dining here "vibes like having food in Nepal" — and that's the point.
Edgewater's quiet destination
Word spread the old-fashioned way — guests who couldn't stop talking about it. A 4.9-star reputation earned one honest meal at a time.