The room, the pass, the plates

Bamboo steamers stacked over the flameMomos Folding wrappers at the morning benchChef Ten steamed momos and tomato acharMomos Evening light across the dining roomInterior Chili momos coming out of the wokMomos A long table mid-mealDining Chef Anjali at the passChef Hand-pulled thukpa with a soft eggMains Himalayan butter chicken, still bubblingMains The bar and the open kitchen beyondInterior Masala chai poured to orderDrinks Vegetables broken down for the dayPrep A birthday table on a SaturdayDining The pass, twenty minutes before serviceChef Salted lime soda and mango lassiDrinks Braised beef shank over jasmine riceMains Booth seating along the windowInterior The sampler platter, built for twoMomos