🥟Dumplings

Cambridge · ★ 4.5 · $$

143 First St

“Afghan fine-dining in Cambridge — and yes, fully halal per the restaurant. The kaddo borawa (sweet pumpkin), the aushak dumplings, the kabobs — all in. Mufti's pick for date night.”

Lexington · ★ 4.2 · $$

321 Woburn St

“Buff jhol momo is the headline — one of the best outside Nepal, so they say. Quality has dipped lately. Tread carefully and order the momos, not the tikka masala.”

Brookline · ★ 4.7 · $$

5 Kendall St

“Halal Turkish gem. The beef manti is substantial, the service is warm, and a Turkish person vouched for the authenticity. Modest scope but honest execution.”

Somerville · ★ 4.6 · $

40 Bow St

“Nepalese cooking that remembers home. The samay bhaji and momos are non-negotiable, and the owner knows exactly what they're doing.”

Lowell · ★ 4.5 · $$

277 Pawtucket St

“Nepali and Indian cooking that knows what it's doing. Momos here are the non-negotiable move, and the goat biryani is worth the drive to Lowell.”

Cambridge · ★ 4.3 · $$

26 New St

“The Beyti and manti are worth the trip. The mixed grill photos are misleading — order the samplers instead, and avoid the night when the robots are working.”