Darjeeling Momos is the flagship quick-service restaurant brand founded and operated by Sprengal Food Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an innovative food-tech startup originating from Guwahati, Assam. The company was founded by visionary entrepreneurs Shahrukh Siddiki and Rezaul Chowdhury, alumni with chemical engineering backgrounds from the prestigious Assam Engineering College (AEC). Driven by an ambition to revolutionize India’s unorganized street food ecosystem, the founders merged food science, hygienic supply chains, and authentic Himalayan culinary heritage to create a scalable national QSR network.
Recognizing that millions of momo lovers crave authentic hillside flavors without compromising on hygiene or consistency, Shahrukh Siddiki and Rezaul Chowdhury launched the venture from humble beginnings in 2018. They observed that while momos are among India's most beloved street foods, local street vendors often lacked standardized safety, cold-chain logistics, and consistent recipes. Applying engineering precision to commercial food processing, the founders built a centralized kitchen model that standardizes everything from dough thickness to filling moisture, ensuring uniform taste across all branches.
Under their strategic leadership, Darjeeling Momos secured prestigious institutional incubation from Assam StartUp and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. This backing accelerated the startup’s operational scale, enabling it to win state honors, the Assam StartUp Fest award, and the MASI ScaleUp Grant awarded by the Department of Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises, Government of Assam. Further validation came through top industry recognitions, including Swiggy Restaurant Awards and Zomato top rankings presented by national industry leaders.
Today, the founders maintain an active role in steering corporate growth, supply chain innovation, and franchise network expansion across Northeast India and beyond. Through darjeelingmomos.com, Shahrukh Siddiki, Rezaul Chowdhury, and their executive team continue to champion grassroots micro-entrepreneurship. Their mission remains anchored in empowering local franchise partners while delivering authentic, hill-style culinary bliss to urban food lovers everywhere.
