Stopped by after finding Z Soul Cafe inexplicably closed for the day.
Their curry base contains timur (aka timut), a Nepali spice that has similar mouth vibrating “numbing” sensations as Sichuan or sansho peppercorns. The curry dip for the Himalayan pizza was rich, but I could still feel vibrations on my lips and back of my tongue (a good spice mix in general, I think I tasted green cardamom too).
Dipping pizza in a sauce is anathema to my upbringing in NY, and I treat as a signal the pizza is in need of something to mask its awfulness. I’m willing to make an exception here—- the curry dip paired well with the pizza toppings (tandoori style chicken and cheese), and having it as a dip allowed it to contrast, in temperature and taste, to the toppings without making the crust soggy.
Good momo’s! As in the OP, Jhul momos came in a sauce and though fragrant, I found the timur’s presence more subdued than in the pizza dip.
