1.
Basic Requirements to Open a Momo Shop
A. Location
● High footfall: near colleges, markets, tech parks, or main roads.
● Water and electricity supply.
B. Licenses
● FSSAI License (mandatory)
● Shop & Establishment Act license
2. Menu Planning
Keep it tight but tempting. Categorize as:
Types of Momos
● Steamed
● Fried
● Tandoori
● Pan-fried/Chilli
● Cheese Burst
● Gravy-based Momos
Fillings
● Veg (Cabbage, carrot, paneer, mushroom, corn & cheese)
● Non-veg (Chicken, mutton, egg, prawn)
4. End-to-End Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
A. Pre-Opening SOP
● Cleaning and sanitization of kitchen & tools
● Raw material inventory check (veg, meat, dough, spices)
● Prepare dough, stuffing, and sauces
● Staff briefing and daily task assignment
B. Cooking SOP
Momo Preparation SOP (Veg/Chicken):
1. Wash & chop ingredients (use color-coded chopping boards).
2. Mix with spices, oil, and salt.
3. Dough to be fresh daily (soft but firm texture).
4. Roll & stuff evenly – 25–30g per momo.
5. Steam at 100°C for 10–15 mins.
6. For fried/tandoori: Post-steaming, shallow/deep fry or tandoor-roast.
Sauce SOP:
● Make in bulk using garlic, tomato, red chili, vinegar, etc.
● Store below 5°C and use within 3 days.
C. Hygiene SOP (Critical)
● Gloves, aprons, caps mandatory
● Wash hands every 30 mins or after handling raw food
● Store veg and non-veg separately
● Cleaning schedule every 2 hours
● Pest control every month
D. Inventory SOP
● Maintain daily stock register (flour, oil, veggies, meat, packaging)
● FIFO (First In First Out) for perishables
● Keep buffer stock of sauces and momos
● Weekly vendor audit and reorder threshold alerts
E. Packaging SOP
● Leak-proof boxes (3–4 compartment for momos & sauces)
● Branding stickers on box
● Sauce quantity: 30–50ml per plate
● Eco-friendly if possible
F. Delivery SOP
● Tie-up with Swiggy/Zomato
● Delivery time: under 30 mins
● Assign a staff to handle orders & tracking
● Use thermal bags to retain heat
5. Equipment Needed
● Steamer (multi-tier)
● Fryer/Tandoor (if required)
● Gas stove & cylinder
● Deep freezer/fridge
● Work table
● Mixing bowls, knives, rolling pins
● POS machine/QR codes
● Food-safe containers
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