MOMOS AT THE MARKET

ABOUT

Startup Fund - August 2016
Breakthrough Fund - June 2019

Located in London, Momos at the Market is a Nepalese-style restaurant that provides employment, skill-building, and language training to newcomers to Canada. The chef and owner, Yam Gurung, is a born & raised Nepali whose mission is to serve fresh, homestyle food that reflects the culture of Nepal.

Official Website

• August 2016
  Received funding from VERGE Capital through the Startup Fund.
• September 2017
  Expanded to a new location at the London Food Incubator in Old East Village.
• June 2019
  Received funding from VERGE Capital through the Breakthrough Fund.
• December 2019
  Expanded to a new and larger location at the Western Fair Market.

IMPACT

15+

NEW CANADIANS EMPLOYED AND TRAINED

“Fantastic food cooked and presented by one of the hardest working guys I know. Met Yam over 15 years ago after he came here from Nepal and brought the best of Nepalese cooking to us. Keep it going Yam. You are an example of character and class.”

- Momos customer

MEDIA

CBC Feature