KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 -- Many years ago, I encountered Nepalese food here, cooked by a friend who introduced me to the magical world of Mo:Mo.

Yes, the dumplings are known as Mo:Mo, which is already the plural form, but most articles wrongly label them as "momos".

Appearance-wise, the Mo:Mo resemble Chinese dumplings but the difference is evident the moment you bite into one, as the meat and vegetable filling is seasoned with fragrant spices like cumin, coriander and garlic.

Usually served steamed, pan-fried, or deep-fried, they are paired with a spicy, tomato-based dip called achar.

So, Mo:Mo was the first dish I looked for when I stumbled upon Cafe de Tukche.

The half-moon-shaped dumplings come in different fillings - chicken, mutto...