Mumbai, Dec. 25 -- Sushi is witnessing its own "momo moment" in India.

Once a premium offering limited to niche sushi bars and upscale restaurants in metro cities, the popular Japanese dish is increasingly appearing on the menus of small eateries in tier-II and tier-III towns, mirroring momos' rise from novelty snack in the 2010s to mainstream favourite.

And like many foods adapted to Indian tastes, the Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and traditionally paired with raw or cooked seafood has taken on a vegetarian avatar.

Take, for instance, the city of lakes, Udaipur. Nestled beside one of the tranquil lake waters lies a restaurant by the name "Verandah by the lake" that serves sushi. The restaurant serves vegetarian sushi, includ...