About Laliguras Bistro

Laliguras Bistro is a beloved Nepali restaurant nestled in the vibrant, Nepali-majority neighborhood of Jackson Heights, Queens, at 37-63 76th Street . Established in 2008, this cozy and casual eatery has become a cornerstone of the local community, known for serving some of the most authentic and flavorful Himalayan and Nepalese cuisine in New York City . The restaurant recently gained citywide recognition when NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani chose it as the venue for a lunch meeting with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, sharing photos of their meal of chicken tandoori and milk tea on social media . The menu features a wide array of traditional Nepali dishes, with customer favorites including the renowned chicken and beef momos, served steamed or fried and accompanied by three distinctive sauces . Their thali platters are particularly celebrated, with the Chicken Thali ($15), Beef Thali ($16), and unique Bhutan Thali ($17) offering generous portions of curry, rice, daal, vegetables, and house-made pickles . Other specialties include the comforting Beef Thenthuk—hand-pulled noodles in a savory broth with tender beef strips ($13)—alongside chowmein, fried rice, and the beloved Nepali masala tea . Vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful, including the popular Veg Thali ($12) and Aloo Dum .