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Urban District Market adds new international food stalls
The international food hall at the intersection between NoDa, Villa Heights and Optimist Park has a handful of new food stalls.
Why it matters: Since the Urban District Market first opened in 2023, it has become a family-friendly hot spot, frequently hosting weekend events.
Urban District Market is adding three new food stalls to its lineup.
Mo:Mo Pasal has authentic Nepali and Indian cuisines like momo, noodles, fried rice and other street snacks.
El Dorado Latin Grill specializes in Tex-Mex cuisine, featuring tacos, quesabirria and other Latin-inspired dishes, like Cuban sandwiches.
Rangoon Sushi offers made-to-order sushi, poke bowls, and a variety of Thai and Burmese dishes.
Between the lines: All of these food stalls are unique to Charlotte and family-owned and operated.
Mo:Mo Pasal is by co-owners and siblings Sagun Aryal and Shachi Aryal, who are originally from Nepal.
"When it comes to Nepali food, there are a lot of flavors, a lot of spices," Sagun tells Axios.
Dig in: Momo look like dumplings but the flavor, texture and fillings are different. They come steamed, fried and pan-fried and are stuffed with chicken, cabbage, cilantro, onions, ginger, garlic and vegetables.
There will be chicken and vegetarian options, and Sagun recommends the chili ones if you can handle a little spice.
El Dorado Latin Grill is owned and operated by Marcela Calderon and her family, including her parents and siblings.
Dig in: Expect Mexican-style dishes with a "Salvadorian touch," Calderon, who is originally from El Salvador, tells Axios.
Its menu features fajitas, tacos, birria and sandwiches and burritos.
Rangoon Sushi will open June 12 by owners Yoon Lwin, her husband Moe Zaw, her dad Tin Win Lwin and her mom Khin Mar Ni, who are originally from Myanmar and are all sushi chefs.
Dig in: Its menu will feature raw, cooked and deep-fried sushi, poke bowls, and veggie rolls.
They'll also offer Burmese specials on weekends. "For people who want to try different Asian food that's not popular, like Burmese food is not popular, they have a chance to try," Lwin said.
