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Bini Pradhan 

About

An immigrant from Kathmandu and a participant in La Cocina’s food business incubator program, Bini prides herself in being the only Nepalese caterer in San Francisco. Through her momos (Nepalese dumplings), Bini recalls not only the foods of her upbringing, but also the feeling of community and celebration during countless gatherings with her parents, siblings, and friends. Bini’s signature momos are stuffed with turkey, lamb, chicken, vegetables, or even bison, and mixed with her special blend of freshly roasted and ground spices, including bay leaves, cumin seeds, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black cardamom. These signature momos with home-ground spices can be found at the Saturday market or at her kiosk on Market Street.