Two Tibetan restaurants, Himalayan Om and Namaste Chai Wala, opened on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights during the week of June 10, 2024.

Himalayan Om opened for business at 74-09 Roosevelt Avenue on June 10. The menu includes momos, thukpa, and other Tibetan staples. The owner, Dorjee Tsering, previously operated a food cart in the area.

Namaste Chai Wala began service three blocks east at 72-28 Roosevelt Avenue. The cafe serves Tibetan butter tea, noodles, and a limited breakfast menu. Namaste Chai Wala is managed by Tashi Lama, who immigrated from Kathmandu in 2015.

Jackson Heights has a growing Tibetan community. The neighborhood has seen an increase in small eateries specializing in Himalayan cuisine since 2018. The arrival of these two restaurants brings the total number of Tibetan establishments in the area to at least nine, according to local business records.

Both newcomers report steady initial turnout from both local residents and Tibetan customers. Each plans to extend hours through late summer. Neither restaurant currently holds a beer or wine license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the new Tibetan restaurants located?

Himalayan Om is located at 74-09 Roosevelt Avenue and Namaste Chai Wala is at 72-28 Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens. Both establishments are within a short walk of the Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue subway station.

What kind of food do Himalayan Om and Namaste Chai Wala serve?

Both restaurants focus on Tibetan cuisine. Himalayan Om offers traditional dishes like momos and thukpa, while Namaste Chai Wala serves Tibetan-style teas, noodles, and breakfast plates. Menus emphasize homemade recipes common in Himalayan households.

Do these restaurants have alcohol licenses?

Neither Himalayan Om nor Namaste Chai Wala currently holds a beer or wine license. Both establishments operate as non-alcoholic eateries for now. Management for each restaurant has stated there are no immediate plans to apply for a liquor license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the new Tibetan restaurants in Jackson Heights located?

Himalayan Om is at 74-09 Roosevelt Avenue and Namaste Chai Wala is at 72-28 Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens.

What kind of food do Himalayan Om and Namaste Chai Wala serve?

Both restaurants focus on Tibetan cuisine; Himalayan Om offers dishes like momos and thukpa, while Namaste Chai Wala serves Tibetan-style teas, noodles, and breakfast plates.

Do Himalayan Om and Namaste Chai Wala serve alcohol?

Neither Himalayan Om nor Namaste Chai Wala currently holds a beer or wine license and both operate as non-alcoholic eateries.

Who owns or manages the new Tibetan restaurants in Jackson Heights?

Himalayan Om is owned by Dorjee Tsering, and Namaste Chai Wala is managed by Tashi Lama.

How many Tibetan restaurants are now in Jackson Heights as of June 2024?

There are at least nine Tibetan establishments in Jackson Heights as of June 2024.

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