Melbourne MoMo Fest to fill the Coburg Velodrome

There’s more to the humble dumpling than Chinese potstickers and yum cha, with a Melbourne festival feting an up-and-coming Nepalese bite. Here’s what’s on the menu this weekend.

Event organisers Raju Shakya and Manij Hada are hungry for the festival. Picture: George Salpigtidis

More than 30,000 hungry dumpling enthusiasts are expected to descend on the Coburg Velodrome this Sunday for the annual MoMo Fest.

Named in honour of the Nepalese dumplings that will be showcased at the event, entry is free but donations will support charity work undertaken by the MIT Group Foundation.

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The foundation creates sustainable developments in vulnerable places around the world to help boost education and the economy.

More than 30 varieties of momos will be available, including Nepalese favourite ‘buff’ as well as vegan options.

Organisers Raju Shakya and Manij Hada promise there will be no shortage of variety. Picture: George Salpigtidis

Live music will be on show including DJs and multicultural performances.

And if you haven’t eaten enough, momo workshops will teach you how to make the delicious morsels at home.

MoMo Fest runs from noon to 10pm at the Charles St venue.