Identifies as women-owned
Yes
dawas in Woodside
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Location on the map
Woodside, Queens County, New York, US
From the business
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Mask required
Yes
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
University students
Yes
Phone: +1 718-899-8629
Site: http://www.dawasnyc.com/
Site: http://www.dawasnyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–10PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–11PM
- Saturday:12–11PM
- Sunday:12–10PM
Comments (199)
5 years after first visit, we revisited Dawas for a dinner recently and this time it was great. We tried many of the appetizers and dishes and all of them were very delicious. The plates are small but all yummy. I recommend ordering a few items and sharing.On another note, the service was also very good and the waiters were friendly. We were there with 3 kids and you can guess how much mess we created. Extra thanks to them for still smiling at us even after that mess.
I really liked this restaurant and search for Tibetan food wherever I go. Momos are my favorite thing to eat in the world and theirs were cooked perfectly. However, I wish they had a spicy sauce to accompany it as the tomato fenugreek one leaves much to be desired.
Of course the food was fantastic. But the servers were the best part of the experience- the people are so sweet and accommodating about any requests. A plus for hospitality
What a find! This restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere and amazing, flavorful food
Loved this place! Super cute interior, on point service, ridiculously good curry cauliflower florets and tons of veg friendly options! I would pass on the rice beer though... That was a touch too adventurous for me and felt like drinking carbonated-but-going-flat rice milk 🙅 They also have outdoor seating out front as well.
Lovely place whit Himalayan inspired dishes.
First time in this restaurant since my friends wanted to come and try it out. First off, Food was mediocre. After the end of our meal and we were ready to pay (just pay, we did not want to leave yet), the server goes up to us and wanted us to pay right away. Mind you it wasn’t even that busy. Last, it takes them about 2 minutes to charge my card and the audacity for the server to kick us out of the restaurant and told us to wait outside to sign the receipt because they have to get another table ready and they need our table for a party of 10. Future reference, don’t kick people out regardless if you have another party and be patient next time.
I love the minimalist aspect of this restaurant starting with limited food items and a simple clean space. They have variety in cuisines with fancy names; however, the names don’t do justice to its taste and price. Except for few items, the food is fairly average and I found the prices a bit high considering the fact that its in Queens. Would definitely recommend this place but not a budget friendly place.
Came here for a Tibetan food I used to have back on Kathmandu. And it did not disappoint .Delicious Shabaleey and gwaramari.I wish they serve gwaramari warm and a normal milk tea like the ones back home.
Unique gem in Woodside. They have a Himalayan and American menu but we went for the Himalayan food which was excellent. Great drinks too!
Unbelievably good food! I am so upset I’ve waited almost a year of living in neighborhood to check this place out. After eating here tonight we will be coming here once a week for the foreseeable future. Amazing food, great decor, nice outdoor dining set up.We started off with the cauliflower pop which was delicious and the sauce went so well with it, then had the kale salad that had goat cheese and boy was that tasty. We shared the burger and chicken sandwich. The burger was so juicy, cooked to perfection had a great sauce on it “again not sure what the secret sauces are but they are amazing” the chicken sandwich is breaded very lightly cooked perfect came with another type of sauce.We loved everything we tried! They also have very INEXPENSIVE DRINK PRICES! Not sure what others are talking about but we each had glass of wine and all that food for under 70$ which is inexpensive to me. I pray they make it through cuomos destruction of small businesses. We will do all we can to support!
Had a lovely brunch in this cute Malaysian restaurant in the Woodside. We ordered three dishes and all of them were delicious. The coffee was good and the service was kind. I love the ambience in the restaurant as well, you would find it really relaxed and cheerful!
Ah it was good while it was good. But hey guys, if you portray yourself as a premium expensive restaurant and then deliver your food cold, gloopy, insipid and smooshed into cheap Chinese takeout boxes, then I should give you a standing applause for cutting corners. You cannot afford to do that since you are not a cheap bodega. So heres is a pic of your over expensive chicken chilli and cauliflower where it belongs to in its packaging.
Giving a modern, contemporary mix to the traditional Tibetan dishes and loving it !Always visiting this spot once in a while. Love how they are so creative and bring up new dishes to the menu- fresh, unique and always delicious!Love their cute jhaadam (thermos) and the cute lil pots to drink in.
I ordered 2 momos and jhasa khatsa. There were only 6 pieces of it. I think $15 is quit expensive for six pieces of momo. I also asked server if they put 6 by mistake instead of 8 😂. This place is expensive and i dont think if i am going there from next time.
SO GOOD SO GOOD SO GOOOOD! Tried almost everything in the menu and its soooo good!So rare to find a place that does 2 different cuisines and both equally as good! Can’t wait to come back for more!
Couldn’t recommend it more. It was the best fusion I have ever tried in my life, even better than some authentic asian restaurant. The ingredients were all fresh especially the fish - i could tell from the texture of the food. And the beef tongue, yummmmmm. Gonna take my other friends here to try out other stuffs on the menu for sure.
If I could give this place 6 stars I would!I haven’t had such a delicious and amazing meal in sooo long. It was simple “homey” clean cooking. Nothing but good food served by the folks who probably grew up eating this food.Chicken momos and shabaley to start. The momos (Nepal dumplings) were sitting in a delicious curry like sauce, can’t be any better. The shabaley were perfectly fried little beef empanadas. And the hot sauce?? Fugetaboutit! A little spicy but it can make a rubber shoe taste good.I ordered the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and my wife ordered the baked eggs. I couldn’t eat my sandwich fast enough. I had to or else my wife would’ve gotten more then one bite. I had to move quick to get a bite of her eggs as well.My parents ordered the jasha katsa, thenthuk and French toast. The chicken in the Jahsa katsa was extremely flavorful. The thenthuk noodles are perfect after a long day or to prepare for a long day. The French toast, I mean Chantilly vanilla cream....you can’t go wrong.Also they have jasmine kombucha on tap.I can’t wait to come back, I might just have to become Nepal.
My favorite Himalayan restaurant in NYC. We ordered beef tongue which is a bit spicy but the texture of meat was awesomely soft. and we also ordered kale salad, which definitely recommended, and beef noodle soup which is healthy taste with mediocore salty and gentle flavor
First time and very impressed. There is another Nepalese place we regularly go to (Bajeko Sekuwa) which is excellent so were hesitant to try this. Glad we did, the food was delicious and menu is unique.If there is one criticism, then $3 for a small coffee which finishes quick, should be offered on a refill. Otherwise Id recommend!
The Skillet was very good, lots of flavor and cooked perfectly. All the food was prepared well and looked great. Good coffee too.
Really lovely small neighborhood spot. Food is delicious- and they recently got a liquor license. Highly recommend the spaetzle and sticking around for dessert which comes from local baker Bench Flour bakers.
Fantastic food, got mostly Himalayan dishes and they were all fantastic. Momos especially stood out.
Came in for a quick dinner, not having crazy expectations- just trying something new- but we were blown out by the quality of food and service provided. Dokar and Matthew were so welcoming and thoughtful and the plates we had were amazing. Definetely recommend the Pork Chilli (marinated overnite), Thenthuk (loved it) and the Beet Salad (very light and tasty). 5 stars place!!! We will comeBack and try some more! Dinner menu is exquisite! ❤️❤️❤️
Pancakes for $8. I liked it because the portion is small in a good way. ( Im not a big eater and tend to give up completing the meal in other restaurants)Staff are nice and the decor is cute.
One of my new favorite spots!I love their seasonal menus and get excited everytime I visit to try their new fresh ingredients. Their pancakes are my favorite!Service is always friendly and the decor is super simple and cute. Even the dishware!
The food here isn’t that great. I think it’s catered to American taste buds. It took half an hour just to take our order and even longer to get it out. We just ended up taking the food to go. The restaurant is cute with nice decor inside.
If I was rich, I would probably eat here a minimum of 10 times a month. I feel like i am eating works of beautiful art, the flavors are very clean and sharp, and i feel my hp increase threefolds like in a videogame...
Very nice. A rather unique blend of French and Nepalese inspired dishes, couples with a mighty coffee machine, a great option for brunch. The Nepalese dishes a little different from Jackson Heights joints, but nevertheless quite recognizable. Definitely try this place sometime and decide if you want to add it to your to-go list.
This was definitely a gem. I ordered Sunnyside restaurant weeks menu, which is a 3-course dinner for $25. Both services and food were excellent!
Loved the Himalayan momo and salad. But the salad was rather expensive than what it tastes like. Salad was too ordinary
I’d never had Himalayan food before, and my first experience with it at Dawa’s was great! Had Chicken Momo, Gyuma sausage, and Thenthuk stew—all were fantastic! Wonderful interesting flavors all around. I can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!
Lovely ambiance and cozy; excellent service. I can’t speak to the American half of the menu since we were primarily there for Tibetan cuisine, but I thought my thenthuk tasted a little diluted and wasn’t as flavorful as other thenthuks I’ve had in other restaurants in the neighborhood. The vegetable momos were good however.
We came in for lunch around 2:30 on a Saturday. Most tables were occupied but there was no wait. We ordered a momo, fried chicken noodles and beef patties. The food came out quite fast. All dishes were very good, especially the momo. The hot sauce for beef patties was really spicy (they even gave a warning on the menu), but that was exactly why we wanted to try it. We even added the hot sauce to the other two dishes, which turned out amazing too.
The food at this restaurant is delicious and tasty. I had a nice lunch with a cold brew coffee. The coffee bar is fully equipped and the service is great. Id like this place to be an open working space during the mornings mid afternoon and 100% restaurant at night. Im not sure if Wi-Fi is available but the wide tables are perfect for working on a laptop/reading a book.
You cant go wrong with any of the dishes here. Highly recommend the buttermilk chicken sandwich and cauliflower chili
Is this ok for a regular woodside restaurant to add a 22% gratuity automatically to your check?Dawas at 51-18 Skillman Ave, Woodside is doing exactly that.When asked they were extremely rude and said thats their policy and I can call 311 if I have any question! Are they serious?!I am never going back and I will make sure none of my friends go there again if thats how they treat their customers.Thanks.
Not being familiar with Himalayan food, I was impressed with the flavors of the dishes I tasted. Tsel-baley: vegetable patties with a tasty spicy sauce was excellent, the chicken fried noodles was very good!Nice atmosphere, good service
Amazing place. Really unexpected cozy gem in Queens, New York. Breakfast menu till 11 AM, after - brunch menu - mix of linch dishes and morning boosters.Coffee is really great and momos - tibetian dumplings one of the best in the city. Really, place i would came back again.
Dawas is one of my fav restaurants in NY.. very cozy i love the vibes and foods are great
Great food and good service, chill vibe and I think the portions are just right. We ordered a few more dishes and everything was good.
Solid food, drink, and deserts. Riki Kur was my favorite.Staff was excellent under tough circumstances.
Loved the vibe here. Pretty chill place for brunch and good food. Great service.
Lack options. Very straightforward uncreative menu. Even eggs comes only sunny side up. Cant chose over easy, over hard, etc.
Pancakes are the best thing on the menu, chicken sandwich is great! Drinks overpriced.Still one of the best places in the neighborhood
I ended up here on a very cold night in January and they had outside dining. They offered heaters and wonderful music and service. I was afraid to try something new, never having Himalayan food but now I have been back 3 times in 3 weeks!! My friend and I have gone crazy over their food. Super spicy and oh so perfect!! What a wonderful surprise! And the owners couldnt be nicer and more helpful.
I loved the butter tea and the food was very good. The service was outstanding too.
Yummy food i would definitely recommend you if you haven’t try Dawa’s yet!!! I love going there all the time!!! Their services & food are the BEST!!!
Hands down for the food. It was remarkably good.The place was clean and I love the minimal decor. BUT, the service was worst. We were served by a guy. Since, a girl who was helping his table was nice though. He should work on his service skills. In a hospitality field, service is also a plus with a good food.
Very basic, semi self serve, but the food is better than your average cafe/diner. Menu is a little limited, but whatever they have is delicious. Been here half a dozen times, all good so far.Free wi-fi
We just ordered some chili chicken, chicken momo and chili cauliflower and all three dishes were such a disaster. The food is overpriced as F and then they deliver it in cheap food boxes, all the food squished together. Everything looked unappetizing and everything tasty gloopy and disgusting. We have ordered from Dawas before and it was actually good food back then. Now its just not worth it anymore. Ugh. Totally killed our appetite and ruined our dinner.
My boyfriend and I come here often from Brooklyn and it is one of our favorite restaurants. Such a lovely business with friendly staff. The food is just impeccable, absolutely delicious. Ive come here for breakfast and dinner many times. Everything is made with such care. A cozy environment as well. Definitely come here. I cannot recommend this place enough.My favorites are the beef momo, thenthuk, and pork chili. For breakfast the chana and gwaramari with sunny side up eggs. You cannot go wrong with their pancakes either. I also love that they have my favorite coffee Olso. :)In conclusion, Dawas is perfect haha.
The food is authentic and innovative!
Phenomenal spot for dinner. Drinks and loaves of bread are sleeper hits. A must try.
Presentation and food both are good. Servers are super friendly.
Great fresh food. Especially love their tibetan ethnic menu. Definitely try out their momos. The interior is totally rustic and hipster.
Meat is good. Burger 🍔 is good:)
Dawa’s is the absolute best. I have loved all of the food I’ve had here (have only ordered from the Himalayan side of the menu, but I’ve been assured the American side is just as good). Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. During the pandemic they have been selling art and pantry staples from local artist and artisans, which served to cement their place in my heart.
The food is very flavorful and the portions are very generous. The calamari is a very good appetizer, not greasy and very well cooked. The ginger chicken was very well done, complex in flavors and with a good quantity of ginger in it. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The ambiance is charming and the back patio is cozy and very romantic.
We were really excited for this place cause the food options looked good on paper. Sadly the portions were small and the food had nothing that made it stand out or shine. To be honest the service was good and the decor made me feel like it had a Tibetan feel. I think my rating is harsh only because I expected more flavor from the food.The pancakes were tasty just small. I would go back to give them another chance but feel like they wouldnt have fixed anything about it.
First of all, I have been a resident of woodside/sunnyside waaay before they even started, seen so many places on the same spot before even Dawa’s was born.Now the review.This is the second time I go with my family, my mom and my sister and they added the gratuity to the check, both times. It said “for parties of 4 and more people” BUT we were 3. Why would they add the tip??... I seriously, I think they are profiling, they would not take our temperature and even not delivering us menus upon seating, while everyone would be getting them. I ordered a tea and it took about 10min to be delivered to the table, the server would not come to ask how was everything nor offering more water or anything we needed.SERIOUSLY one of the worst experiences I ever had eating out. I had been to that place many times but today they were just disappointing and it really makes me think to not comeback, no matter how good their food is.I had been a server for over 10 years with Michelin star restaurant experience, and I can tell that they really have to step the game with making a better experience and stop the assumptions... everyone deserves to be treated equally, no matter how much they spend.
Food is good and service from ayasha is amazing. But after visiting here every day i have realized the portions of food has changed significantly. I hope i will not have to get a magnifying glass to look at my food if this continues. Today i talked about this to the owner and her answer was extremely rude. She told me because its human beings who make the food. I used to go to this place almost every day. Not to mention 2 times a day mostly.
A nice small restaurant. Price is reasonable, food are made well. Like the vibe in there.
By far my favorite restaurant in NYC hands down. You can’t go wrong with practically everything on the menu on both ends of the cuisine spectrum.Highly recommend the pancakes, fried buttermilk chicken sandwich and the kale salad.For the Himalayan menu you cannot go wrong with the Shabaley (that sauce is a kicker).Just go!
Dawa’s is open and I’m so glad!! I usually dine here for brunch but today went for dinner. Very flavorful dishes: the chili cauliflower is A+, albeit a bit on the spicy side, and we also ordered the vegetarian patties (tsel-baley) which came in a dish of three with a delicious sauce on the side. Generous portions for a party of 2. The waitress also recommended a lovely natural wine to pair with both dishes. Really could not be happier, and now with the outdoor seating it makes for a very nice dinner experience. If you are in the area, I highly recommend that you stop by.
Was recommended to come here by my sister who lives near by. Food was delicious it was filling but not heavy which is perfect for breakfast. All the dishes was well presented and tasted delicious. Would recommend others to go here ! I have the breakfast skillet and really enjoyed how much vegetable was in it.
Love, love, this place. I should come here more often! It’s been a while since my last visit I would say over 6 months and the waiter remembered us, which I couldn’t believe! That was a nice touch. Shout out to MATTHEW!It’s the first time I’ve tried this cuisine and I love it. We typically go on Saturday and enjoy the brunch menu. Everything I’ve tried thus far has been amazing: chicken momo, chicken fried noodles, buttermilk chicken sandwich, baked eggs, slow roasted pull pork.Definitely ask about spicy level before order. Brunch portions is good for one person. If you have a big appetite I’d order two dishes.
Was here after watching youtube video, good ambience, nice hospitality but I am not impressed with food. We had momos, chowmein, gwaramari set. Its bland, gwaramari is huge disappointment, chowmein is nothing special. I dont think I will go back to this place again. But again servers were really friendly which is the best part.
Love this little spot! Went for lunch on a Friday. Not slow, but not too busy. Person that was working front of house by themselves was killing it! The Thenthuk and the Riki Kur were delicious! Definitely will be back soon
Excellent food, momos are out of this world and the panzanella salad is perfect! Ordered the noodles as well!
Love the food, it’s delicious 😋 excellent service and nice ambiance 👍👍
Lovely restaurant with fantastic, healthy food. The chef and owner, Dawa, is a star and her staff are amazing. Just go! Tim
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants ever! Any time we have company we bring them here first. Friendly service and the food is consistently delicious and satisfying. Very comfortable atmosphere.
This is certainly the best Himalayan/Nepalese food in the area, with a lively blend of flavors and fresh high-quality ingredients. In fact, its one of the best (and healthiest) restaurants of any kind in the neighborhood. I cant recommend it highly enough. Doubles as a pleasant café during the off hours.
Great food and comfy welcoming vibe. Delicious momos. Even on snowy night place was full. Authentic Tibetan dishes and very well executed American fare as well. Full bar. Will definitely return.
Food is mediocre at best and there is a very rude lady that works there and never remembers the regular customers. What good is a neighborhood place that you frequent and they don’t even know who you are after six years? On top of everything the prices are pretty high. They could do better but it seems like they don’t really care.
Dawa’s is one of our favourite spots in the neighbourhood. Great atmosphere and tasty dishes.
I had lunch at Dawas one hot sunny summer afternoon. I was most impressed with the service, ambiance and the food!! The decor is a quaint and calming rustic country. We tried the buttermilk chicken sandwich and grass fed beef burger. Both were delicious and well-seasoned. We had the French toast for dessert and it really hit the sweet spot! (Whoever said you cant have breakfast food all hours of the day!) Overall, it was a magical afternoon with wonderful food and good company. I cant wait to go back and try the chicken momo next time!
Went there for valentine. Pretty crowdy but server managed to take us in within 15 min. Food was really good and best thing about it, It was not heavy at all. Even though I saw only 2 waitresses they were really attentive and friendly.
Himalayan food for the non-himalayan, New York prowling hipster. The place has a great vibe, and the service is nothing to complain about. But the food is eh... and my one visit was the last.
A nice medium sized restaurant with an interesting mix of Himalayan and Western dishes, which seems to change at least some seasonally. The coffee cups modern while still looking simple and natural and the brass covered handle of the cutlery hints and the Himalayan roots. Eating from the Himalayan side of the menu (havent tried the Western dishes) the food was quite good and the roll (tingmo) was soft with a nice texture (and hugely filling). The bench along the wall is apparently not the most comfortable so you may want to choose you table / seat accordingly.
Very cozy and super tasty, it’s really worth it to try the Himalayan specialties!
Food was really delicious. My coffee was also some of the best Ive ever had. Only complaint was it was the coffee and the food was a little bit slow coming out and then we were a little rushed to give up our table at the end. Someone was told to sit down at our table before we were ever given the check. Ill go back for the food and coffee but the service was a little off.
I don’t know what all the hype is about. The food in incredibly bland and the service was lacking. The beef noodle soup was watery and lacking any flavor. The salad was over dressed with a tangy vinaigrette that was not good. The veggie momos are the blandest thing I have ever eaten but the sauce that covers them is good. The yogurt is delicious. I’m shocked at how many people are raving about the flavors on here and you all have me wondering are my tastebuds broken? What are you tasting?!?!
Love the food here and the prices are right! I only have 2 warnings: 1) unless you enjoy very spicy food, ask about the spiciness of menu items before ordering and 2) plates are small so its best for 2 people to share 3 entrees. Servers here are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. Def a neighborhood gem.
This is a gem in Woodside! The atmosphere, food and service are all spot on
Delicious meal of Himalayan cuisine. We got the beef and veggie momos, shogo baklep (potatoes with spice), gyuma (blood sausage), thentuk, and pharsi (kobucha squash stew with buckwheat pancakes). We also got the Paradise on Fire margarita and the Heated Affair (warmed whiskey drink). It was all delightful.Service was good and not rushed. The crowd was a mix of hipsters and families. The brunch menu and the Himalayan lunch menus are both served from 10 AM onwards. High chairs available. Not much room for strollers. No changing table in bathroom. Gets busy around 12:30, 1 PM.
Never have I gone to a place and have had excellent experiences every single time...If you feel like treating your stomach to the most delicious risotto youll ever have in your lifetime, order the butternut squash and mushroom dish.Servers know their stuff and are friendly.Get there now. Sit outside and enjoy l
Love this place! Working our way through the brunch menu and everything is delicious. Favorite is the omelette and momo! The husband’s favorite is the chili pork and fresh juice.
The pork chili dish was very good. Appetizers were all great. Chicken dish was just ok.
Delicious American and Tibetan items in the menu satisfy diverse palates. Unassuming decor put customers at ease. Been there only twice but plan to go with groups of family and/or friends many more.
Food wasn’t great at all and was given a lecture about sustainability when I complained about my meat being 90% fat and smelling stale - “we don’t want to waste any part of the animal” - sure but then price it accordingly or warn when you order and ensure it’s fresh.Would not recommend.
It was not bad....nothing I can put my finger on...but....it all tasted the same. Lots of cilantro. Veg fumplings tasted like celery and little else.Staff attentive. Price ok. But....something.......
Great brunch options, both American and Nepalese. The chili pork is a standout. Closed Monday and Tuesday but you know what they say about to much of a good thing.
I loved the seasonal style menu as well as Himalayan menu. My favorite is momo (vegetarian,chicken or beef dumplings!) Try all of them , you won’t regret it. The Food was rich in flavour and costumer service and environment was very friendly. I also loved that the owner explained her environmentally conscious restaurant that also supports local business and local farmers! and has her own vegetable garden at the back of the restaurant in the summer ! I understand that most of the ingredients are organic and from farmers market and therefore can’t complained about the portion or the price. Price is worth the flavour and for me nutritional values and quality over quantity when it comes to food. Check out thier Instagram @dawasnyc
Delicious Himalayan spot, so extremely cozy and welcoming. Get the beef and chicken Momos!! I can always trust dawas for a great brunch✨
I live nearby and have eaten at Dawas maybe 20 times in past two years. My favorite local restaurant. Ive had most items on both the american and the himalayan sides of the menu and all have been good. My favorite is the Thuntuk stew - Ive had this dish in a number of restaurants in Jackson Hts and none compare to Dawas.Dawa is always there in the Kitchen cranking out every dish - and always friendly and easy goingShe recently obtained her liquor license - so now the place is full at busy times. But the wait staff is always friendly and on the case.
The GOOD for non-nationals, and OK for nationals. Tried their momos that were heavily priced then, which is recently lowered a bit. The price went down with the quality compromised. To a funny note, they charge for an extra ounce of sauce and thats a big lol. Ambience and utensils are unique. Staff keep updating, to which no comment.
Good limited menu, with periodic rotation. An excellent choice combination of Tibetan and Nepalese food and quirky and original, but affordable American or European favorites.The service is friendly, and theyve maintained and adapted the Italian bakery from whatever was here before them, regularly stocking Italian ricotta cheesecake, canolis. individual NY cheesecakes, Tiramisu and mouses.
Omg, the food was SO GOOD here! Try it!
Nice vibe to the place, friendly staff and pretty good food. The himalayan inspired menu is a must try! I wish I could remember the name of the soup I had here with noodles and bone marrow broth. So good!
Not a fan. First of all, my first choice wasnt available (fish and chips). My food was full of oil, as in the potato chips were soggy and oily. Also the buttermilk chicken sandwich was full of oil. I ordered to takeout. I threw half of my food out. Unfortunately, I would choose another establishment. If you like food full of oil, this is your place. Another think they dont have any ketchup.
Took our 2 year old here for breakfast before the brunch crowd set in. (Brunch starts at 11am, we got there by 10am). Had a delightful morning. Affordable and good. Fast and open early. Clean bathrooms. I love that you order at the counter and just find a seat. Free wifi and they even had a newspaper.
Chef Dawa has a really balanced and sophisticated palate across both california-american-french touches (worked at Jean George kitchen Mercer Kitchen) and Tibetan food. I’ve been here several times and still exploring the delicious menu. Great food at great prices, definitely among the best restaurants in woodside and jackson heights areas of this level of cooking. It’s a rare treat to have the Chef actually cooking, which is why the food is so great.Some recommendations:- Arancini rice balls - perfectly crisp with an interesting green zucchini sauce- Tibetan whole wheat gnocchi with caraway and shallot sauce- egg dishes (solid brunch)- pancakes- homemade ricotta and rhubarb with sourdough toast and kale (really soft, normally not a fan but chef dawa’s version is great)
Dawa always makes my dining experience an excellent one. She is an amazing chef making everything from stratch, fresh and top quality ingredients. This is a true gem of a place. The server Matt is so awesome, outgoing friendly and excellent hospitality. I dine here everytime im in town from Virginia. Never disappoints. It is must for anyone willing to try a new cuisine
Great food and ambience 😍
I’ve never had Himalayan cuisine before so this was a lovely intro! Tasty dishes and warm ambience :) can’t wait to be back!
Food is very different to what you get elsewhere, its good but a little hit and miss. Love the dumplings but didnt so much love all the other dishes we tried.
The food was good so went for a second time . But the service was quite the opposite . The server acted like she didnt want to serve .I would not recommend the place for good service .
This place is a gem. Literally everything is good, and original. The squash is like nothing Ive ever tasted before. The momo are all good; you really cant go wrong. Also its super close to Greenpoint so I know Ill be coming back!
Too pricey for the neighborhood. Portion is small...you will leave hungry.
The pancakes and the veggie pizza-ish dish (cant remember exactly what it was called but had feta, pesto, mushrooms and arugula) were excellent. I dont know why it took us a while to try Dawas but its going to be a frequent stop from now on.
Good decor, ambiance, and service. However, the food wasnt exceptional... I had three different dishes and none of them made me go yum...
I flew in from Chicago for a family wedding. My daughter picked me up at LaGuardia Airport and took me to Dawas for lunch which is somewhat nearby. We ate typical Hymalayan food which Ive never had before. Vegetarian food, spicy and very tasty!! We drank a cold coffee. Enjoyed our stop for lunch very much.
I took a group of friends to have brunch, and they absolutely loved that place. Really happy with the food especially their delicious pancakes. Will be going there soon.
Good service! They will learn your name when you become regulars. The three meals we had where all good. But the meals are portioned for one so dont expect to split a meal.
I have been to Dawas couple of times already and never got around to write a review. Well honest reviews definitely help when you are hopping restaurants and not very sure which ones to go to and what to eat.At Dawas I can eat anything on the menu any day.Their chicken sandwich is a bomb,Tibetan blood sausage aaahSeasonal vegitable salads a radFried noodles yumyumMomos how can I forgetChef Dawas food reflects her passion for food and make it so fresh and flavorful. A must try in woodside!
Both the Himalayan menu items and American menu items are great. They are one of my favorite places for brunch in the area.
Delicious food. Worth the wait. Took some food to go as well and it still tasted great.
Phenomenal restaurant. Beautiful food, ambiance, and service. Do yourself a favor, and order from the Himalayan menu (keep in mind that its very spicy). New fav!
This date 7-02-2015 at around 630am i ordered a simple toasted bagel w cream cheese and a roll -bacon egg and cheese..when i got home and opened it, the bagel wasnt toasted AND there was nothing inside, no cream cheese no butter no nothing, the roll (bacon egg n cheese) the BREAD was OLD! AND WASNT TOASTED! tasted very bad cuz the bread..and on top of that, the coffee needs more milk and it also taste bad..im sorry for. The negtive review but that crappy breakfast cost me money and we couldnt eat it, i always believed that they have someone in the kitchen that hate his(her( job with passion and thats why they make so many mistake ALL THE TIME
Super friendly server.. nice clean food... simple surrounding..
Great stews for winter pandemic outdoor dining. Glad they had some heaters. Nice service.
Surprised my husband with a bday brunch party here. He and my friends really enjoyed it. The food was amazing and the dishware was beautiful as well!
Wonderful food. Great coffee. Taste desserts. Service can be slow, but their very friendly and its well worth the wait.
THE best Himalayan food in NYC, very pleasant surroundings, great atmosphere - what more could you ask for! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
The food here is delicious. Good ambient and service as well. I recommend the Mokthuk, the pork chili and the butternut squash soup.
Good food, good wine. Okay service for a saturday. Only 2 workers and sometimes it gets packed. Overall great place for food and drinks
This place has very unique flavor. Good healthy food, Great ambience. Very friendly staffs. Great service. Very clean.
Excellent food and great service. Definitely coming back. Get the chana + gwaramari!
Place is nice and clean. Food was very good as well as the prices. For sure a place to try.
Momo is the best. Both veg and chicken options are very very good. Nice fusion between American and Himalayan cuisine.
A beautiful ambiance with delicious offerings of traditional Himalayan cuisine and American classics. Highly recommend for any setting
Great food. Fresh and homemade. Traditional Nepalese cuisine. Delicious breakfast, especially the fluffy pancakes!
Great ambiance, reminds much of restaurants on jhamel back in Nepal, however giving 4 stars as food options isnt much... Would have been way better if you guys had more Nepali food options..
Great addition to the neighborhood. Menu is varied with a focus on organic and vegetarian options. Gets crowded for brunch on the weekends.
An extremely cute place that Im mad at myself for not going to more often. The food is delicious and I was very excited to try the butter tea!
Cute brunch spot that I now live around the corner from. Tried the vegetarian Momo and they were awesome, cant wait to go back to try the mushroom toast.
Fried cauliflower was excellent. Black rice was a little bland. Definitely worth checking out.
My favorite restaurant in Queens! The food is fresh and the service is excellent❤️
Ayasha and the server with curly hair is amazing. The owner made me feel not to return to this place again
Great neighborhood spot. I had the momo dumplings which were excellent. I plan on returning in the future to try other menu items.
Went here for brunch. Awesome fried chicken sandwich. Pretty unique place. American and Tibetan food options
The food is always so delicious and the staff are super friendly! I highly recommend the noodles with the egg! 🤤
The food and atmosphere were great! Good for large groups (when planned in advance, of course).
Great new breakfast place in Woodside! Egg sandwiches! Finally I can get sausage and egg on a bagel within a block of my home!
This place is a gem. Flavors are so so goodThe beef and bone broth stew is to die for
Awesome food.. one of the best authentic Tibetan food I have ever ate. Highly recommended to go and taste the food at Dawas.
Yum on those vegetarian momos. Definitely a great menu with lots to explore. Service was fast and super friendly!
Food was okay but the service was truly horrible. Server was grumpy with bad attitude.
Great food, hot sauce was really good. Momo was delicious both beef & chicken . Service & waiting time was extremely SLOW.
I really liked Dawas for several reasons: the venue is lovely, the staff of course and the menu is diverse and delicious. Thank you.
Great food and service was nice too. Tried a wide variety of menu items and enjoyed them all.
I had the chicken dumplings. They were pretty awesome. Service was pretty quick considering it was busy.
Food is good but quantity is small. The ego and rudeness of the owner is horrible.
Really great lunch in a cute quiet spot. So much good food and the strawberry lemonade was great!
Best Tibetan restaurant in NYC !!! If try any kind a food. You love it !!! Really delicious foods .. today I tried..
The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich is bomb!
Friendly staff and delicious food. Can be a little spicey though which you can ask them to go easy on.
Lovely restaurant with attentive and kind staff and delicious food. We primarily had the Tibetan food.
Dawas is a hidden gem. Great brunch spot. Unique dishes. Highest recommendation.
There are no Words to describe how amazing this place is, the food is perfect and the customer service is the best! I love how the place looks.
Excellent food. So healthy. So refreshing. Kombucha on tap!!! I love this place!
Very clean tasted food but also creative . It is worth to visit here from Manhattan.
Very friendly staff and interesting food. The hybrid menu is a great idea.
Dawas has old school feel atmosphere, but fresh ideas on the Food Menu!
Food was okayish !
Cool place great ambiance and fair pricing. oh the food is good too :-)
Good spot for different cuisine and nice ambience
Awesome place, delicious food and very friendly staff . I will definitely come back soon!
Cool ,nice and cozy place.Mostly young people.Right place to meet your friend for breakfast/lunch.Very clean .
Nice place, good food, portions a bit small.
Amazing food, Loved it! Lovely staff and nice vibe
Only had Momos and butter tea but it was great.
Perfect sized small plates, the momo is whats uppp
Great mix of Himalayan and American food. Family friendly.
Delicious, homemade, and excellent service.Portions were big, I recommend sharing.
Simple and delicious menu. Equally appealing and rustic atmosphere.
Great food but the portions are a little smaller
Nice trendy little restaurant. Good service and interesting menu.
Such a good environment and food are so delicious. Must try once
Great place for Himalayan food/Tibetan and Nepali food.
Both sides of the menu are so so good, high quality. No alcohol.
Only one word can describe this place...Superb! Now my new favorite restaurant. 👍
This place was awesome great service food was awesome staff was very nice and bathroom were very clean
Solid local coffee shop with light food. Good for a quick breakfast.
Fine dining Nepali and Tibetan dishes....waited a long time for a restaurant like this.
Food is good , tasty and healthy .!!! 👎 Really bad service
The Thentuk and pancakes are always my go-to! So good
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for dawas 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-25First time here and thought the food was ok. Ordered roasted potatoes with eggs and sausage and a mimosa and covfefe at the end. Sausage was juicy but my main brunch dish wasn’t what I expected. It was very basic. I may give this place one more shot but the price for dishes are pretty high when the portion size is tiny.
Review №2
2022-01-16Amazing experience! Went with an old friend of mine and it was both of our first time eating Tibetan food.Service was great. Portions were good. Price was afforable~Will definitely go back to try some new dishes!
Review №3
2021-09-13It was my first time dining in a Tibetan restaurant. The ambience was simple and cozy, service was impeccable and best of all, the food was worth my money spent! Every dish was tasteful, I never realize that Tibetan food had so much flavor to it! Definitely try the spicy cauliflower, it is a must get!
Review №4
2022-05-01Dawas is one of my best restaurent whenever I crave for Himalayan food. Customer service is top notch. They have outdoor seating available. Their food is very delicious. Servers are customers oriented. Overall great restaurent with great food and great service.
Review №5
2021-09-23What an adorable and hipster brunch spot Dawa’s is and we really enjoyed their cozy environment. They served both American authentic and Himalaya-inspired options for brunch, which are perfect for friends gathering.We had Pancake & Grass Fed Beef Burger from the American menu and Jhasha Katsa, Chicken Sekuwa & Chana n Gwaramari with Sunny-side-up Eggs from Himalayan inspired menu to share with a group of 4 adults & 1 kid. The portion was kind of small compared to most brunch spots and we would suggest to order more.The food was overall delicious & unique but the level of spice was so high, which surprised us. Our favorite was the Jhasha Katsa which was appetizing and the texture of steamed bun that came with this dish was soft & delicate.
Review №6
2021-06-27Finally got a chance to visit. The decor & ambiance inside was totally opposite of what I thought it would be. Very minimalist & soothing. Every dish we ordered were on point. Very palatable. Chicken wings were the best. It had that distinct flavor which made them extraordinary. I have always had the classic tingmo but the buckwheat tingmo here was amazing. Jaal jeera drink was another fav of mine. Would very much like to visit again for the remainder of the menu. Little pricey but worth it.
Review №7
2022-05-24Nice spot off the main roads for lunch with friends. Good food and ambiance
Review №8
2021-11-29I ordered pork chili and chicken wings to go. Both taste very good! Chicken wings amaze me so much I will go back to try more food.
Review №9
2022-06-07Food was incredible. Had an issue with online menu based on the qr code. The menu I saw was not the menu that was correct. Ask for a physical menu. Ended up with a $53~ bill (tip included) for one guy who ordered two dishes and two beers. I chose to sit outside, so minor issues with flies and insects are hard to blame the establishment for.
Review №10
2021-11-14Food is really good. Better if you like spicy. Cauliflower and chicken wings our favorites!