Harrisonburg · Virginia
Reservoir St · Harrisonburg
Hand-pleated momos, Himalayan spice, Indo-Chinese fire and a bar that stays up late. 8848 Himalayan Fusion & Bar.
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The number over the door
The height of सगरमाथा, which you probably know as Everest. Our food comes from the kitchens on the way up it: momo shops in Kathmandu, teahouse dal bhat in Namche, chilli-fired noodle stalls in Thamel.
We cook all of it on Reservoir Street, and keep the bar open late for anyone who comes in from the cold.
8,848.86
metres
Sagarmatha, summit
29,031.7
feet
the same, in feet
7,752
miles
Kathmandu → Reservoir St
18
pleats
on every momo we fold
Where to start
Namche Bazaar · 3,440 m
Twelve pieces. Three each of vegetable, chicken and goat, plus three chilli fry of your choice. With dipping sauces.
Namche Bazaar · 3,440 m
झोल मोमो
Chicken momo in a tangy sesame-tomato broth.
Namche Bazaar · 3,440 m
Fried momo wok-tossed with peppers, onion and chilli-garlic sauce.
Gorak Shep · 5,164 m
दाल भात
Rice, dal, seasonal tarkari, saag, achar and papad — dal bhat, done properly.
Tengboche · 3,867 m
छोइला
Flame-grilled chicken, mustard oil, chilli and fresh herbs.
Kathmandu · 1,400 m
The Indo-Chinese classic: crispy chicken, peppers, onion, chilli sauce.
Tengboche · 3,867 m
सेकुवा
Mutton marinated in Nepali spices, char-grilled.
Lobuche · 4,940 m
Bone-in goat, Himalayan homestyle.
Lobuche · 4,940 m
Tandoor-roasted chicken in tomato-butter cream.
South Col · 7,950 m
Slow-cooked rice pudding, cardamom and nuts.
Drag, swipe or tap a dish
The South Col route · 12 camps
Kathmandu to the summit, one dish per camp. Scroll to climb; watch the air get thin.
8,848 m · after dark
Timmur salt on the margarita, Old Durbar whisky in the Old Fashioned, Khukri rum in the mule. Open till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Kathmandu Old Fashioned
$15
Old Durbar whisky, demerara, aromatic bitters, orange.
Timmur Margarita
$14
Reposado tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime, agave, timmur salt.
Khukri Mule
$13
Khukri rum, fresh lime, ginger beer.
Postcards from the trail
4.9
from 300+ guests (sample rating)
“The jhol momo broth is how I survive finals week. I drink it straight from the bowl and nobody here judges me.”
Maya R.JMU ’27Wrote home about Chicken Jhol Momo
“I grew up two days’ walk from Namche. The thukpa tastes like my aunt’s kitchen and the achar is properly hot. I bring the whole family now.”
Wrote home about Thukpa
“Candles, brass everywhere, a Timmur Margarita each. It’s our Friday now. They know our order before we sit down.”
Wrote home about Timmur Margarita
“Self-declared spice coward. I ordered the mildest thing on the menu, then stole one of my wife’s chilli fry momos. I’m a chilli fry guy now.”
Walt H.Converted spice skepticWrote home about Chilli Fry Momo
“The Kathmandu Old Fashioned is the best cocktail in the Shenandoah Valley and I will die on this hill. Nepali whisky, orange, bitters. Come on.”
Carla M.Regular since openingWrote home about Kathmandu Old Fashioned
“As a vegetarian I usually get one sad option. Here I had thicheko aalu, paneer chilli and veg thukpa, and I’m still thinking about the aalu.”
Aisha B.JMU ’26, veganWrote home about Thicheko Aalu
“Industry-night rule: order whatever’s marked chef’s pick. The choila is smoky and mean in the best way.”
Sam O.Line cook, downtownWrote home about Chicken Choila
“They put timmur salt on the margarita and lychee in the 8848 Summit. The bar is doing real work. The Summit is my go-to.”
Marcus J.Cocktail nerdWrote home about 8848 Summit
“After a late shift: kothey momo and masala chiya, the best hour of my week. The chiya is dangerous.”
Wrote home about Kothey Momo
“The masala chiya is exactly how my nani made it. I didn’t expect dessert to beat it. Then the rasmalai happened.”
Grace T.Bridgewater CollegeWrote home about Rasmalai
“Our kids fight over the last chicken lollipop, so now we order two plates. Thali for the grown-ups, momos for everyone.”
Wrote home about Chicken Lollipop
“I ate dal bhat every day on the trek to Base Camp. First bite here and I was back in a teahouse in Dingboche. Nearly cried into the lentils.”
Dan K.Trekked to Base Camp, 2019Wrote home about Nepali Thali
“Paneer chilli that actually has heat, and chow mein that tastes like the one back home. Finally.”
Wrote home about Paneer Chilli
“Samay baji on a weekend, just like Dashain at home. It’s good to have a place that feels like Nepal and looks this beautiful.”
Wrote home about Samay Baji
“Came for the goat curry, stayed for the goat curry. Bone-in, deep and slow. Only knock: I wanted a bigger bowl.”
Tom B.Rockingham CountyWrote home about Goat Curry
“Thirty-one years married and we still found somewhere new. The momo platter is made for two. The lamps did the rest.”
Wrote home about Momo Platter
“Tuesday lunch thali is my reset button. Fast, warm, a little of everything. Busy at noon, so I go at 1.”
Lena V.Works from home, Old TownWrote home about Nepali Thali
“Kids got butter chicken and garlic naan, we got the Everest Garden. Everybody won. Staff brought crayons without us asking.”
Hannah R.Mom of threeWrote home about Butter Chicken
“A friend would not stop talking about these momos, so I drove an hour from Charlottesville. He was right. Worth every mile.”
Kevin L.Visiting from CharlottesvilleWrote home about Chicken Momo
“Sukuti and buff chilli in the Shenandoah Valley. I did not expect that. Real flavour, generous plates, kind people.”
Tenzin D.Tibetan-American, StauntonWrote home about Buff Sukuti
Sample reviews for the demo · tap a postcard to hold it still.
Base camp · 405 m
| Day | Kitchen | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | — |
| Tue | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM5:00 PM–9:30 PM | 4:00 PM–10:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM5:00 PM–9:30 PM | 4:00 PM–10:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM5:00 PM–9:30 PM | 4:00 PM–11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM5:00 PM–10:30 PM | 4:00 PM–midnight |
| Sat | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM5:00 PM–10:30 PM | 12:00 PM–midnight |
| Sun | 12:00 PM–9:00 PM | 12:00 PM–9:00 PM |