8848 Momo House was founded by Hom Pyashi, a Nepali expatriate living in Australia.
Homesick and craving traditional comfort foods, Hom opened the first 8848 Momo House to share authentic Nepalese momos (dumplings) with both the Nepali community and Australians.
Starting in 2015 with a single store, the brand quickly grew due to the popularity of its handmade momos, made fresh daily with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.
The name “8848” references the height of Mount Everest, symbolizing quality and Nepalese heritage.