Today’s featured member, Mandy Dangol, Manager of Kathmandu MoMoCha, says Kathmandu MoMoCha is a Seattle-based women-owned Himalayan food business founded by first-generation immigrants from Nepal.
Tell us about your business
Since 2017, we have been sharing authentic Nepali flavors through our handmade momos, cultural street food, and community-focused experiences at festivals, markets, private events, and our restaurant. Our mission is to bring the warmth, taste, and soul of Kathmandu to the Pacific Northwest.
Why did you join the Chamber?
We joined the Chamber to connect with Seattle’s vibrant business community, build meaningful partnerships, and contribute to the growth of local entrepreneurship and cultural diversity in the region.
What do you value most about being part of our local business community?
What we value most is the support, collaboration, and sense of community among local businesses. As a small immigrant-owned business, being part of Seattle’s local business network has helped us grow while sharing Nepali culture and cuisine with a wider audience.
What Chamber events have you attended and how has it helped your organization?
We have attended Chamber networking and community events including the World Cup Ready: Power Networking & Matchmaking event. These events have helped us build valuable connections, increase visibility for Kathmandu MomoCha, and explore opportunities for collaboration throughout the Seattle business community.
What’s your favorite item on the menu?
One of our favorite menu items is our Jhol Momo — handmade dumplings served with flavorful peanuts, sesame-tomato sauce on the top. It’s comforting, authentic, and one of the dishes that best represents the taste of Kathmandu. Beside that, our steamed dumplings are always my favorite.
To learn more about membership with the Seattle Metro Chamber, please visit our membership page.
Thank you to Kathmandu MoMoCha for being part of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce network. Here at the Chamber, we have 2,500 companies across the region and 13 different business sectors, from your favorite neighborhood restaurant to brands known around the world. Our member feature program is based on referrals. If you would like to learn more about how to be featured in our member features series, please contact Cori Lumens.