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Mountains-Ama Cafe is a Tibetan café on Katoomba Street where momos and noodle soups share the menu with sweet and savoury crepes and pancakes. The room feels warm and family-friendly. It suits a long, unhurried meal more than a quick bite. Its best dishes are the momo soup and the momo dumplings. Dr Alex Allen Park is a two-minute walk away.
About Mountains-Ama Cafe
Food at Mountains-Ama Cafe
The menu runs from Tibetan noodle soups and hand-made momos to crepes with sweet or savoury fillings, plus pancakes and a kids' menu. Regulars keep naming the momo soup and the Then-Thuk soup. The momo dumplings come in a small bowl with an orange dipping sauce. Crepes arrive dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with chocolate and served with whipped cream. Ingredients are cooked with local produce, and on Fridays shish kebab is cooked on an open fire. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are listed across crepes and soups. For vegan dishes, ask staff.
What to order: Beef momo soup · Momo dumplings with dipping sauce · Then-Thuk soup
Coffee and drinks
Espresso and macchiato are $3.50. Americanos, flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes are $4 small and $4.50 large, and mochas are $4.50 small and $5 large. A turmeric chai latte is $4.50 large and an affogato is $5. The café also serves 17 loose-leaf teas, including English Breakfast, French Earl Grey and Tulsi Rose, at $5 small or $8 large. A coffee card offers BUY 10 GET 1 FREE.
A café dedicated to mums
The café is dedicated to mums, and 'Ama' is the Tibetan word for Mum. It hosts live music nights, including a hand-made noodle soup night, a Sha-Tag night and a momo night. Those evenings are built around the café's signature dishes, so they suit anyone wanting to try the Tibetan menu with a bit of entertainment.
Facilities at Mountains-Ama Cafe
What visitors say about Mountains-Ama Cafe
- 💬Unique Tibetan dishes that are hard to find elsewhere
- 💬Warm welcome and a family-friendly feel
- 💬Slow service, with long waits for food and coffee
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Visitor tips for Mountains-Ama Cafe
- ✓Allow extra time, as visitors report slow service and long waits for food.
- ✓Tell your waiter about any allergies before ordering, as the café advises.
- ✓For takeaway, call ahead on +61 432 418 464 or 452 424 686.
Getting to Mountains-Ama Cafe
The café is at 189 Katoomba Street, Katoomba NSW 2780, and parking is available.
FAQ
Does Mountains-Ama Cafe have a kids' menu?
Yes. Options include buttermilk pancakes and momo soup, both aimed at children.
Is there gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, including some crepes and soups marked gluten-free.
Can I order food to take away?
Yes, all dishes can be ordered to go if you call ahead.
Is there anything special on Fridays?
On Fridays, shish kebab is cooked on an open fire.