If you’re interested in a culinary experience that might take you outside your comfort zone, what better place to try some authentic foreign cuisine than a… gas station..?
Yup, you heard that right, this Liberty gas station, located off of Route 50 in the town of Chantilly, is home to a fairly unassuming dine-in destination that boasts fried chicken, pizza, and… Nepalese momo dumplings.
How to get your hands on some authentic Nepalese dumplings
Named Everest Momo Plus, this small shop serves the native food of the owners, Krishna and Rita Shrestha.
Back in 2018, they took over the Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise location, and Krishna promptly added momos (Nepalese dumplings) to the menu, which he would make by scratch and serve himself.
Initially, Everest Momo Plus would sell a few dozen dumplings each day, but now, they sell around 1,000 dumplings daily, often selling out of their stock by closing time!
What kind of dumplings do they have?
There are three options when it comes to the dumpling selection:
- Vegetarian Momo
- Chicken Chili Momo
- Chicken Momo
The most popular option is the 10-piece Chicken Momo order. Still, aside from the dumplings, there is also a Nepalese noodle dish (available in Vegetarian or Chicken) that reviews also say are worth trying!
How to get to Everest Momo Plus
The trek there is fairly easy from the District; it’s located right near Dulles if you want to visualize the distance.
To get there, first you want to take the I-66 W, You can take the 66 Express Outside the Beltway until you reach the exit for Route 50 W. Once on Route 50 W, you’ll find the Liberty gas station on the
To get there:
- Take the I-66 West
- Take the exit for Route 50 W
- Once you pass the Liberty gas station location, make a U-turn, since it is located on the Eastbound lane.