COMING SOON: Nepalese restaurant JHOL MO:MO set to welcome second location, this time in Klemzig

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What began as a small food truck in Glandore just two years ago has turned into a growing Adelaide success story, with popular Nepalese eatery Jhol Mo:Mo preparing to open its second location.

Known for its flavour-packed dumplings, traditional Nepalese street food and comforting dishes, Jhol Mo:Mo Adelaide will officially open its new location at Shop 6/50 OG Road on Sunday, 29 November.

Behind the business is Managing Director Anuj KC, who launched Jhol Mo:Mo Adelaide in 2024 alongside co-founder Sushil Ranjit, with the pair setting up their food truck at Glandore Oval in May that year.

“We introduced Adelaide locals to our signature Nepalese dishes, including Jhol Momo, Chicken Chatamari and Chicken Choila,” Anuj said.

“And we were overwhelmed by the positive response and encouragement from our customers.”

When Anuj and Sushil first launched their food truck, they wanted to share the food and flavours they had grown up enjoying in Nepal with Adelaide locals. And for Sushil, who had already spent 11 years working in Australia’s food industry, the venture was also a chance to recreate the street food experiences he missed from home.

The support they received from the community helped them turn the small food truck into something so much bigger.

In 2025, Anuj opened Jhol Mo Adelaide’s first permanent restaurant in Marion, giving customers a dedicated space to enjoy the dishes they had come to love.

Among the restaurant’s specialties is its namesake Jhol Momo, a Nepalese dumpling dish served in a rich, spiced broth. Unlike traditional steamed dumplings served on their own, Jhol Mo is all about combining tender dumplings with a rich and flavourful soup.

It’s a dish that holds a special place in Nepalese food culture, with the founders explaining that Jhol Momo can be found throughout Nepal.

Other favourites include Chicken Chatamari, a traditional Nepalese rice-flour pancake topped with savoury ingredients, and Chicken Choila, a spiced chicken dish known for its bold flavours.

Now, just a year after opening in Marion, the business is expanding again, bringing its Nepalese cuisine to Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs. The new restaurant will feature the dishes that helped establish Jhol Mo’s following, alongside new additions to the menu.

“Wwe will continue offering our much-loved Nepalese favourites while introducing additional specialty dishes and exciting new flavours for Adelaide food lovers…we’re putting a real focus on vegetarian dishes.”

But the expansion is about more than opening another restaurant. It’s a reflection of the hard work, passion and community support that have helped the business grow.