NEPAL COMFORT FOOD GROWS FROM A FARMERS MARKET STAND INTO AN AUSTIN FOOD TRUCK

Sherpa Snacks has been at the Texas Farmer’s Market at Mueller since 2021 — starting during the pandemic. This family-owned business Nepali comfort foods made with Himalayan spices like pork belly, grilled chicken, and vegetarian and chicken momo (dumplings) along with sauces, including co-owner Renu Mama’s Sherpa black sauce and Sherpa chili oil. The family splits cooking duties, with Sajja Dijju stepping into the role of “momo queen,” and Pukar Bhai working as the grill master, while Suresh Baba, who has owned several restaurants, pinch hits where needed.

They tell Eater Austin that the demand for their goods finally got so high that they decided to expand past the farmers market and into a food truck. The plus side for their customers is that the food truck is open seven days a week and features the same items that were on sale at the farmers market.

Find the Sherpa Snacks food truck at 120 N Loop Blvd. The family will still be at the Texas Farmers Market at Mueller on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the Texas Farmer’s Market at Lakeline on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are also now accepting orders on Door Dash.

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