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Name: Mt. Everest Restaurant
Address: 630 Church St, Evanston, IL, 60201
Telephone: (847) 491-1069
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.90

Mt. Everest Restaurant

630 Church St, Evanston, IL, 60201

(847) 491-1069
Store is closed

Mt. Everest Restaurant Menu

Appetizers

Paneer Pakora

Vegetable Samosa

Onion Bhaji

Mixed Vegetable Pakora

Chicken Pakora

Shrimp Pakora

Keema Samosa

Chef's Special Assorted Appitizer
Soup and Salad

Vegetable Soup

Chicken Soup

Green Salad

Kheera Raita

Dahi
Non Vegeterian Apetizers

Chicken Momo

Chhoela
Non Vegeterian Entrees

Khasi Ko Masu (Goat meat with bone)

Kukhura Ko Masu (Chicken with bone)
Vegetarian Meal

Jhane Ko Daal

Aloo Tama Bodi (Very popular mountain dish)

Bhuteko Cauli

Palungo Ko Saag

Tareko Aloo

Aloo Seemi
Vegetable

Dal Makhani

Dal Tarka

Chana Masala

Malai Kofta

Palak Paneer

Mutter Paneer

Baigan Bharata

Paneer Makhani

Navratan Korma

Vegetable Jalfrajee

Aloo Gobi

Bhindi Masala

Dum Aloo

Jeera Aloo
Special Value Meal

Vegetarian Value Meal Dinner for Two

Non Vegetarian Value Meal Dinner for Two
Chicken

Chicken Curry

Chicken Makhani

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Vindaloo (Hot)

Chicken Jalfrazie

Chicken Shahi Korma(Very Mild)

Chicken Saag
Lamb

Lamb Curry

Lamb Saag

Keema Mutter

Boti Kabab Masala

Lamb Vindaloo (Hot)

Gost Pasanda (Very Mild)
Seafood

Fish Tikka Masala

Shrimp Masala
Chicken Tandoori

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken (Half)

Chicken Tikka

Hariyali Tikka

Reshmi Kabab
Lamb Tandoori

Himalayan Hunting

Seekh Kabab

Boti Kabab
Seafood Tandoori

Tandoori Prawn

Fish Tikka
Vegetable Tandoori

Tandoori Vegetable

Paneer Tikka
Rice Specialities

Steamed Basmati Rice

Peas Pulav

Vegetable Briyani

Chicken Briyani

Goat Briyani

Lamb Briyani

Shrimp Briyani

Mt. Everest Special Briyani
Breads

Naan

Piyazi Kulcha(Onion)

Masala Naan

Paneer Kulcha

Paratha

Roti

Aloo Paratha

Pudina Paratha

Garlic Naan

Keema Naan

Bread Basket

Bhatura

Poori
Methai

Gulab Jamun

Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)

Kulfi (Pistachio OR Mango)

Ras Malai
Regular Drinks

Soft Drinks

Lassi (Sweet or Salted)

Mango Lassi

Mango Shake

Jal Jeera

Coffee

Himalayan Tea

Masala Tea

Choice of Juice

Bottle of water
Beer

Taj Mahal (22 oz.)

Heineken

Miller Genuine Draft

Amstel Light

Newcastle Brown Ale (Dark Glass)

Miller Light

Buckler (Non-Alcoholic)

Flying Horse (22 oz.)

King Fisher
White Wine - Glass

Pinot Grigio

White Zinfandel

Chardonnay
Red Wine - Glass

Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon

Woodbridge Merlot

Beaujolais
White Wine - Bottle

Ruffino Lumia Pinot Grigio

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

Louis Latour Pouilly Chardonnay

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Chardonnay

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

Chateau du Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Chateau Souverain Sauvignon Blanc

Rosemount Riesling

Blufeld Riesling

Gewurztraminer Riesling
Red Wine - Bottle

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Syrah

Columbia Winery Syrah

Celler 8 Cabernet Sauvignon

Darcie Kent Cabernet Sauvignon

Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon

Columbia Crest Merlot

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Merlot

Robert Mondavi Private Red Zinfandel

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir

Celler No 8 Pinot Noir

Louis Latour Beaujolais Burgundy

Trapiche Malbec

Diseno Malbec

Gnarly Head Authentic Red

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Carmenere
Martinis and Mixed Drinks

Cosmopolitan

Sunset Martini

Appletini

Pomegranate Martini

Mango Martini

Original Mojito

Healthy Meal suggestions for Mt. Everest Restaurant

Appetizers

Paneer Pakora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Samosa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Bhaji [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Vegetable Pakora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Pakora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Pakora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Keema Samosa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chef's Special Assorted Appitizer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soup and Salad

Vegetable Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Green Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kheera Raita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dahi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Non Vegeterian Apetizers

Chicken Momo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chhoela [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Non Vegeterian Entrees

Khasi Ko Masu (Goat meat with bone) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kukhura Ko Masu (Chicken with bone) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vegetarian Meal

Jhane Ko Daal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aloo Tama Bodi (Very popular mountain dish) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bhuteko Cauli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Palungo Ko Saag [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tareko Aloo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aloo Seemi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vegetable

Dal Makhani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dal Tarka [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chana Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Malai Kofta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Palak Paneer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mutter Paneer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baigan Bharata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Paneer Makhani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Navratan Korma [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Jalfrajee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aloo Gobi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bhindi Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dum Aloo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jeera Aloo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Special Value Meal

Vegetarian Value Meal Dinner for Two [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Non Vegetarian Value Meal Dinner for Two [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Chicken

Chicken Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Makhani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tikka Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Vindaloo (Hot) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Jalfrazie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Shahi Korma(Very Mild) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Saag [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lamb

Lamb Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Saag [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Keema Mutter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boti Kabab Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Vindaloo (Hot) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gost Pasanda (Very Mild) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Seafood

Fish Tikka Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Chicken Tandoori

Tandoori Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tandoori Chicken (Half) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tikka [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hariyali Tikka [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Reshmi Kabab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lamb Tandoori

Himalayan Hunting [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seekh Kabab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boti Kabab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Seafood Tandoori

Tandoori Prawn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish Tikka [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vegetable Tandoori

Tandoori Vegetable [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Paneer Tikka [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Rice Specialities

Steamed Basmati Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peas Pulav [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Briyani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Briyani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Goat Briyani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Briyani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Briyani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mt. Everest Special Briyani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breads

Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Piyazi Kulcha(Onion) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Masala Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Paneer Kulcha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Paratha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aloo Paratha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pudina Paratha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Keema Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bread Basket [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bhatura [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Poori [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Methai

Gulab Jamun [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kheer (Rice Pudding) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kulfi (Pistachio OR Mango) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ras Malai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Regular Drinks

Soft Drinks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lassi (Sweet or Salted) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Lassi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Shake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jal Jeera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Himalayan Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Masala Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Choice of Juice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bottle of water [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beer

Taj Mahal (22 oz.) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Heineken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Miller Genuine Draft [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Amstel Light [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Newcastle Brown Ale (Dark Glass) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Miller Light [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buckler (Non-Alcoholic) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flying Horse (22 oz.) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

King Fisher [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
White Wine - Glass

Pinot Grigio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Zinfandel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chardonnay [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Red Wine - Glass

Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Woodbridge Merlot [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beaujolais [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
White Wine - Bottle

Ruffino Lumia Pinot Grigio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Louis Latour Pouilly Chardonnay [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Chardonnay [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chateau du Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chateau Souverain Sauvignon Blanc [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rosemount Riesling [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blufeld Riesling [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gewurztraminer Riesling [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Red Wine - Bottle

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Syrah [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Columbia Winery Syrah [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Celler 8 Cabernet Sauvignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Darcie Kent Cabernet Sauvignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Columbia Crest Merlot [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Merlot [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Robert Mondavi Private Red Zinfandel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Celler No 8 Pinot Noir [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Louis Latour Beaujolais Burgundy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Trapiche Malbec [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Diseno Malbec [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gnarly Head Authentic Red [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Carmenere [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Martinis and Mixed Drinks

Cosmopolitan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sunset Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Appletini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pomegranate Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Original Mojito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Andrea R.

Went for dinner here last night and had great food and impeccable service. Husband and I tried the lamb vindaloo, the one chicken dish in the Nepalese section, masala naan, the rice with peas and all were delish. You never know what you're going to get in terms of spiciness going to a new Indian restaurant, but we ordered our Vindaloo hot (options were medium, hot & very hot) and found it a good level of spice and actually could have gone a little higher. The wait staff was incredibly attentive and restaurant had a nice ambience. Others have mentioned this place is expensive, and perhaps it may be for the area, as I found the prices to be in line with what we would pay at a similar quality of place in Los Angeles where we just moved from. Most entrees were in the $10-$15 range, beers were $5-$8 so I thought it was reasonable for great food and service. I would definitely go back next time I'm in the mood for Indian and near Evanston.
(4)
Matt R.

I'm not sure what people have against this restaurant. It was nice to find a buffet considering the fact that Bombay Kebab is gone (and had a good buffet if nothing else). So, I think I've found my latest indian buffet replacement. To be fair, the food isn't amazing, but it is good. There are plenty of vegetarian options, you can get that pickled/super sour stuff, the fried veggies of which the name escapes me at the moment, some daal,paneer, tandoori chicken,basmati with peas, aloo gobi, gulab jamun, the regular items if you will. I was glad that they did have some turmeric spiced vegetables, which to me were the high of the buffet. Granted you are not getting absolute highest quality buffet but it still is decent. The food was noticeably lightly spiced - quite mild as well. I was hoping for things to be more spicy. If there's one thing I'd like to see different about Mt. Everest is that the buffet is in a corner, which means that everyone is blocking everyone as you're trying to get food due to the limitations of the space. I'm not sure what alternative exists, but if you happen to go for food at the same time as a wave of people expect to have to wait. That and perhaps adding some more background noise because this place got quite noisy when it got busy. I will definitely be coming back to order actual regular menu as well (as I have ordered and eaten the buffet), but I will say that Udupi will be giving Mt Everest a run for their money, considering the buffet is around $12 anyway.
(4)
Victoria W.

This is a place that I'd give half stars to, ideally I'd give it a 3.5. This is for a number of things. Mainly, I am judging on their lunch buffets. I assume that this is one of the highlights of the restaurant seeing that not many places in Evanston has a buffet option. I do have to commend the overall ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant. Immediately upon arrival, I was greeted by a professional waiter who asked me what i wanted to drink, and he brought out a basket of warm naans at the same time. The buffet though, was a tad disappointing. I didn't think there was a lot of option, and it is on the pricey end. I've had better Indian buffets in even smaller towns for less of a price. The varieties of food offered was limited, and the flavor and preparation was very mediocre. Overall this is a good restaurant, but just don't come here trying to sample anything authentic.
(3)
Richard G.

This place keeps getting better for me so I have upgraded the rateing to four stars. I love the Tandori chicken, so tender and tastey and the veggie samosas!!!
(4)
Emily W.

Mmmm...I love their dish, "Curry Up and Leave We Don't Really Need Your Business So We Are Going To Be As Un-accommodating As Possible!" I've never had anything like it in my life. We started off with a dish of, "No, you can't sit here because that means I would have to go get silverware and I really don't want to do that. So, can you just sit here and shut up?" We were thrilled. The tiny table by the door that they shoved us in was perfect and the March breeze from the door as people came and went was spectacular! We were stuffed after this and didn't think it could get any better. It did! We got one order of, "We only have the buffet today BUT, if you tell me what you are thinking about ordering I can go back and ask the chef how long it will take and then you can order it and wait an unspecified amount of time to maybe get that dish. The reason I am going to give you is that the chef is prepping for dinner and we can't make any fresh food right now." Umm...what are the "chefs" cooking for the buffet then? That REALLY makes me want to eat off the buffet when you basically just told me that no more fresh food is going to come out. But the best part? When we politely told the server that we would rather not do the barter and trade version of ordering off the menu, he refused to listen to us/let us leave. We went back and forth about 4 rounds of, "we don't want to order the way you want us to order" vs. "just tell me what you want and I can maybe ask the chef if he feels like making it" And then, as we are leaving I could feel the lasers from the server's eyes boring into my soul. I smiled and said "thank you" and I got the super-laser stare that I think might have actually stolen my soul. This was by far, the most awkward non-edible restaurant experience I have ever had. Hands down. Am I stubborn enough to not go back because of this experience? Hell yes. No thanks. I'm going to do the Vindaloo Two Step over to a different Indian restaurant.
(1)
Edmund W.

This is the real deal. I went for dinner on a Saturday evening. There was a short wait for a table, but once we were in, the service was superb. The appetizers were excellent, but didn't leave much room for the generous portions of the main course. My companion and I ordered the vegetarian value combo for two people with garlic naan to top it off. I was impressed with the food presentation and promptness of service (including water refills). The price was definitely reasonable and there were a number of menu items I'd like to return to try. I will definitely be back.
(5)
Eli R.

I really like this place. The food is tasty and prices are reasonable. It does get crowded and noisy at times. I love the Chicken Tikka Masala and Vegetarian Value Meal. The soup was just ok. Service is average.
(4)
Haley L.

This is the favorite restaurant of my husband and me in Evanston. It's his goal to try everything on the menu, while I love the chicken-in-sauce style dishes so much I can't bear to order anything else. Everything I've had here has been delicious, including the drinks (masala chai is my favorite and jal-jeera, a cumin-lemon drink is my husband's). This is where we bring anyone visiting us from out of town, and where I suggest when friends are trying to think of where to meet.
(5)
Og B.

its a toss up between 3 and 4 stars here. im gonna go 3 just because its not byob... and lets face it... what goes better with spicy food than alcohol, and its non-byob-ness only adds to an already slightly pricey dining experience. but if youre in evanston and looking for some indian/himalayan... go for it. you wont be disappointed the food is very good. nothing too out of the ordinary. yummy samosa. service was very good.
(3)
Wendy B.

Wonderful - Lots of good vegetarian fare. The masala sauce is delicious! I have revisited this place several time in the span of a week.
(4)
Erin C.

I've been going to this lunch buffet for over 8 years now-and it has never once disappointed. There are plenty of great vegetarian options. The price has gone up significantly, but if you come hungry, its still worth it. The naan is always warm too.
(4)
Megan N.

Not good. So Sunday night I drove out to Evanston for dinner with friends and was SO EXCITED when they took me to an Indian! I LOVE Indian food and I never stray from my favorite (vegetable samosoas and malai kofta). I was so disappointed when they dumped water in our sauce tray, said they would bring us new sauces and 10 minutes later the 1/2 of the table who had received our apps sat without sauces. I am not sure why they did not bring out all the apps together either, I guess just poor service. The samosoas were bland and nothing to write home about, but edible. When our meal came we were even further disappointed. The malai kofta sauce was again, edible, but not good. The cheese was really soggy and I could not eat it. I ended out dipping some naan (can't mess that up too bad) in the sauce and choking down something because I was STARVING. I would NEVER GO BACK.
(1)
Will B.

This place is the best! I dream about their masala sauce (my favorite dish: boti tikka masala), I often order an extra side of naan just so I can dip it. They have a great lunch buffet that is very affordable and fresh. They have indian beers available in the bottle, but they are a bit pricey and the one that I tried (Taj Mahal?) didn't impress me more than an american macro. That aside, I try and find any excuse to go here for a meal. Highly recommended.
(5)
A F.

Really flavorful Indian food, especially for buffet. We tried couple times for dinner as well, always tasty. But there is definitely no heat in the food.
(5)
Paul C.

Great lunchtime buffet. I used to go here all the time whenever my sis came to visit me. There are better places on Devon, but if you don't want to leave Evanston, come here.
(3)
Kelly G.

This place was cool b/c there was goat. I'm not very adventurous w my meats, but my friend who tried it ate at least half and packed the rest for lunch!
(3)
Anne M.

Without alcohol, three of us ate 2 orders of samosas (veg and lamb), chicken tikka masala and veg korma with basmati and naan for $36. Yummy. Pretty good value and we gave our drinking money to the public house next door (Irish spot with Hendricks - score!). Could have survived without the 6 (but seemed like 14) screaming kids, piggy-back riding each other through the dining room as their parents slumped in a curry stupor.
(4)
Lillian M.

Really nice lunch buffet -- definitely get the Tandoori Chicken and the beans with curry!!! The service is just average, but perhaps I should go during the dinner hour before I judge (after all, how much service do you really need from the waiter when it's a buffet?). If you're not so much into Indian food, they do have "salad stuff" on the buffet as well. Definitely a good place to take friends or family. Clean, comfortable, casual. Prices reasonable.
(3)
M M.

A comprehensive menu and great food. The vegetable pakora is outstanding as was the malai kofta. The service is professional and the atmosphere is pleasant.
(4)
John O.

I've been eating here since I started undergrad in 2003; in fact, I randomly ate here with my family on the first day of new student week when they were still in the old location. Over the years, I've developed a taste for Indian food to the point that this is one of my favorite restaurants in Evanston. The food is consistently very good, but on occasion, it is _excellent_. The service is always attentive and food comes out quickly. The mango lassi is always a good choice--the yogurt makes it tart, just the way it should be. The vegetarian samosas are always a good choice for an appetizer, with chunks of potato and peas inside. When you order your main course, the server will always suggest you get an order of rice in addition to the breads. Heed this advice. The long-grain basmati rice is fluffy and moist--wonderful. (If you take some home, reheat it with a little water in the microwave.) The naan is out of this world--especially the garlic naan. Most of the main courses are served in metal bowls, making it easy to eat family style. Chicken tikka masala is probably my favorite dish here, and the chicken makhani is also very good--they're quite similar. Chana masala is simple, but flavorful--also a favorite. I'm not as much a fan of some of the dals, but they're always cooked well and taste great. Tandoori chicken is distinctively Indian, and is prepared well here. It is served on a metal plate straight out of the oven. The chicken briyani comes as a huge portion of wonderfully spiced rice and chicken with a yogurt raita on the side. This dish is big enough to split. The buffet is a great value, but I rarely make it there during the week. The weekend buffet goes until about 3PM, and it makes for a great early dinner. Be sure to try the desserts--the rice pudding and carrot pudding are yummy. Look for a Wildcard discount, but it only works on some nights of the week. It never hurts to ask.
(5)
Jason P.

This place's food is ok. It seems like it is somewhat of a yuppie hot spot, which generally leads to having food that is not all that spicy. As for any indian place, go for the lunch buffet, as you get the most bang for your buck.
(3)
Melinda C.

I like it. Pluses: Everything I've had here has been yummy (most of the usuals - chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, etc, etc), and the ambiance is relaxing and non-intrusive. Minuses: It's a little expensive (tikka masala dish is around $12-14 for dinner) and the portions are kind of small. However, the fact that the food tastes good (and there is no real competition within walking distance) means that I will be back. Additionally, I was here with a big group of people once way past closing, and the staff didn't even try to kick us out at all. For that, I have a little love in my heart for this place.
(4)
Elaine M.

I love going to this lunch buffet, which I believe is still 7.95 or 8.95. Mount Everest serves the usual: tandoori chicken, lamb, lentils, curry, and naan (mmm). Another reviewer is right that some of the food could stand to be spicier, but most of the dishes are full of flavor and the atmosphere is actually warm and a little more dressed up than one might expect for this sort of restaurant.
(4)
Ahzea M.

I'm vegetarian and love the buffet!
(5)
adam k.

This could be my favorite restaurant in Evanston. 5 stars for the Hariyali Tikka. Can you even get it anywhere else? I also recommend the non-veg meal for two. Lunch buffet is good too. They don't offer a huge buffet but a few quality items (butter chicken included). The price keeps going up, but it is worth $2 more than that Italian Beef and fries for real food. They have beer and wine too.
(5)
Ila L.

I have had uncountable meals here and never been disappointed. I find the Nepalese influence refreshing in some of the dishes. The quality is high and the restaurant certainly has a following (I can't tell you how many times I have walked by to see the entire place full and a line waiting for tables). The briyani and hari yali chicken are delicious as are many of the curry dishes.
(5)
Cassie B.

My dad and I had to try Nepalese ... where else ya gonna get it? I got the goat dish, very flavorful though the actual flavor itself was not my favorite. heavily seasoned, and not too mushy. their nan was very good and we got a selection of other flatbreads too. the atmosphere leaves something to be desired, but such is the case with most Indian restaurants.
(3)
Ruth H.

I really like the food here, but the delivery service is terrible. Everytime I order delivery, they forget something. Then it takes a half hour to get the replacement. Very frustrating. It's really too bad, since the food is so good.
(2)
William D.

The BEST Chicken Tikka Masala in Chicago. A little pricy but worth the trip..Great service and good atmosphere as well.
(5)
PJ K.

Best Indian in Evanston, not that that's a fierce competition. Service is friendly and the food is consistent. Most of the menu is standard Indian food of above-average quality and at above-average prices. The Nepalese items are hit-or-miss, but they're definitely a change of pace. Overall, I've never had a bad meal here. A good alternative for North Shore suburbanites who don't want to haul themselves all the way down to Devon Ave.
(4)
Jared N.

The service was efficient but not warm. I never once saw a server smile. The garlic nan was good but the chicken vindaloo was only fair.
(2)
Katie X.

I consider myself to be fairly picky about Indian food, yet Everest is still one of the most delicious places to get it around Chicago - better, even, than some of the classics on Devon Ave. They make their own lime pickle, the service is excellent, and the lunch special is almost too delicious and cheap to be believed. If you're thinking about where to eat in Evanston, especially around lunchtime, there's no question. If you're in Chicago and don't necessarily want to go out of your way to eat delicious Indian/Nepalese (? not sure about this claim) food, I still urge you to put this place on your shortlist. All the vegetarian and meat dishes are delicious; won't disappoint.
(4)
Drennen M.

Delicious standard Indian fare, with generous portions that are very shareable. The service was good, although I felt like they could have been a little more prompt refilling the water glasses - you need that water if you've ordered something spicy, which is more likely than not. I love Indian, and this place did not dissapoint.
(4)
Eric H.

I've enjoyed their lunch buffet many times, but this is the first time I've been to Mount Everest for dinner in quite a while. We shared the vegetarian value platter for two and it was fantastic. Wonderful Tandoori vegetables with al dente cauliflower, broccoli, onions, tasty palak paneer, good nan and chutney and plenty to bring home when all was said and done. Get the Masala Tea with your meal! Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere.
(4)
John K.

This place has pretty darn good Indian food, and the prices are reasonable at lunch. The Indian beers are good. Unlike most Indian restaurants, the restrooms are big and clean.
(4)
tessa c.

just get the lunch buffet. i keep wanting to go back after i ate there 3 years ago. this is my first summer back in chicago so maybe i'll finally get to go back woo!
(4)
K. J.

So....I don't really know what Indian food should taste like. Given that, for me, this place is four stars. Just good food, who am I to say if it is authentic? I got take-out and asked the person taking the order to recommend something spicy (as I remember another reviewer mentioning that the food isn't that spicy). She recommended the chicken vindaloo and said that she would ask the chefs to make it spicy. FIRE! I've had chicken vindaloo a few times and it has never been that spicy. I thought the naan was quite good and went well with the food. If you want spicy, just ask!
(4)
Marge J.

We usually get take out and it's always good. If you're there for table service the kitchen can be slow.
(4)
J H.

Good food and great service the two most important attributes of a good restaurant. The waitstaff is fast and friendly and won't hassle you. The lunch buffet is the real deal and it is fantastic. Every time I go there, I get stuffed more than a Thanksgiving turkey. The prices are a bit high for dinner but you are paying for the service and atmosphere. Very mature crowd, so not recommended for young couples on dates. Plus Indian food for a date is not recommended either unless you are adventurous like Polly from Along came Polly.
(4)
Mark P.

Great lunch buffet. My Nepali colleagues recommend the chicken momo appetizer.
(4)
Adj F.

Only been here for the lunch buffet, it's a very solid buffet for the price. Matter of fact, it's the only place I go for the buffet in the Evanston area. The restaurant is clean and spacious. The buffet generally consists of a salad bar, 3-4 veggie selections, 2-3 meat selections, 1-2 things of dessert. They have curry goat on buffet is one of my favorite. The items on the buffet don't change often which would be a good thing if you know exactly what you're craving. Naan is served separately to your table. Overall the food tastes great. If they had the buffet in the back and basically just serve me a plate as if it were ordered food, i'd still be ok. It can get crowded during lunch hours. Otherwise, really no negative points.
(5)
Bina P.

We were immediately greeted and shown to a table when we came in on a Monday evening. We received complimentary papad with sweet and spicy chutneys. We ordered the Garlic Naan with Paneer Makhani and sweet Lassi. Everything was good! And so was the ambiance! There was melodious flute music on, and vibrant paintings on the walls. As we had attempted to get hold of our server, another had noticed us and asked if he could help with something. He was happy to let our server know that we wanted another order of garlic naan. We were very full to even consider the dessert menu our server offered us. If you're in Evanston and you're craving Indian or Nepali food made well, this place is for you!
(4)
Jill H.

Solid lunch buffet. Inviting interior. Competent, cordial service. We were served warm naan and waters the minute we were seated and they replenished both as needed. My mango lassi was pretty good. The buffet area was clean and well presented. Selection seems comparable to other Indian restaurants I've been to for lunch. Food was flavorful and delicious. I have really been craving Indian food, so I was happy to find a good place during our travels. I'd come back here if in the area and left ridiculously stuffed (buffets and I have a complicated relationship!).
(4)
Mindy H.

I've only been to Mt. Everest for the lunch buffet, which is more than amazing. At $10.95 on weekdays and $11.95 on weekends, the lunch buffet is a pretty good deal considering you get to stuff your face with as much Indian and Nepalese food as you want. To be honest, everything I've tried here during the lunch buffet has been delicious, although my absolute favorite is the chicken makhani (which I always make sure to get an entire separate plate of). Mt. Everest offers a very wide variety of food, including chicken tandoori, papadum, and if you're lucky, goat biryani! Once you return to your table with a heaping plate of curry and basmati rice, there will be a piping hot basket of garlic naan waiting for you. I'm getting extremely hungry writing this review, so I'll wrap it up - if you're a fan of Indian and/or Nepalese cuisine, the lunch buffet here will not disappoint you. I have yet to come here for dinner, but I imagine it will be just as good!
(5)
Tiff T.

Love this place- food, atmosphere, location, and service. Made me learn to like (almost love) Indian food. Didn't have a favorable opinion about Indian food until my boyfriend brought me here and introduced me to this place. Would love to go again .
(5)
S S.

Three of us arrived for dinner on a busy Saturday night. Tables were filled, as usual. After 10 minutes at the entry, somebody showed up to greet us. We were asked to wait at the bar, where nobody was serving. Our table was soon ready. After another long wait for a server, we ordered momo appetizer. It was fabulous. Then we waited a very long time for one of the many staff walking around and around to take our dinner order. As usual, the food was delicious and fresh and a bit over priced. And as usual the service was awful, inattentive and disorganized.
(3)
Dev S.

I am from out of town visiting family and my uncle took me here for the lunch buffet. I live in Dallas where there is a large South Asian population with many Indian restaurants. Some good and mostly bad. The lunch buffet at Mt. Everest was yummy. We were greeted by the wait staff and seated right away. We made it over to the buffet where the food was fresh and had many choices. Once we sat down we had our drink orders filled and fresh naan. The food was tasty, fresh and hot. Service was great and the price was very reasonable.
(4)
Todd N.

Had a great dinner here this past week. I just appreciate their food quality and service so much. Granted, their prices may be on the higher end but I have never left dissatisfied or thinking I could ever attempt to produce something that resembles their quality. Had Biryani, chicken tikka Marsala, spinach, and naan. (Spinach kind of pricey for what it was) but again the overall meal was really wonderful. I never tire of this place and they always seem to deliver.
(5)
Yohini S.

I have visited the restaurant a couple of times so a review is due. The restaurant serves both Indian and Nepali cuisine. I have visited both times with a big group of friends and have been really grateful that we made reservations for dinner. This place can be especially busy during the weekend and they do a good job saving table for reservations. What's good? Food Food is pretty solid here. The momo's (Nepali version of dumplings) are just delicious. I also like the papadam they serve with chutney before meal arrives. We shared vegetable biriyani, baigan bartha, navaratan korma and malai kofta as entrees with naan and rice. Vegetable biryani was delicious and curries were rich and delectable. What's not so good? Service The service can be a bit slow. Once we finished our meal and asked for boxes, it took the server 20 mins to give us the bill and another 20 mins (When a fellow diner waved!) to take our cards. We were there on a busy night but it's a just too long to wait. Last but not the least is price. I personally feel that this is more on the expensive side compared to other Indian restaurants in the neighboring towns. I would not complain so much if the service was top notch but unfortunately it isn't. Bottom line - it's worth going for the food but consider making reservations before to avoid the wait.
(3)
Victoria N.

Excellent food and excellent service. They're always prompt and their food is fresh and flavorful. I've been here a few times and I'd definitely go back and would recommend them to anyone
(5)
Madhuri G.

By far the best Indian I have had in both San Francisco and Chicago. All the dishes were excellent. Couldn't find a single flaw in dishes. Service was good. Could be better but not bad.
(5)
Stephanie C.

Tried the lunch buffet today and was pleasantly surprised. I had been slightly nervous because I had heard some negative things about Mt. Everest, but there was a large variety of food and it all seemed fresh. There is a small salad bar with the usual things (tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, etc) which I think I appreciated more because I wasn't expecting it. There were about 4 chicken choices, 1 goat meat dish, and about 2-3 vegetarian options as well as 2 desserts (rice pudding, carrot purÃ©e). We also received a basket of naan at our table. I tried a little bit of everything, and I enjoyed everything that I tried. The tandoori chicken in particular was great: super soft and the meat fell off the bone. The "chef's choice" vegetarian option (mushrooms in sauce) was great as well. Nothing was too heavy or too greasy, and everything was just flavorful enough, nothing too salty. Service was good as well; our waiter must have come back to fill our water at least 4 times. I had a great first experience and will definitely come back in the future!
(4)
David R.

Creditable lunch buffet: clearly an asset to the Evanston university and business communities, as evidenced by the crowds that pack in here during the noon to 1:30pm time frame. For some reason it took me umpteen years to try the lunch buffet even though I've enjoyed dinner twice before. But if I worked in Evanston this would definitely be in heavy rotation. The selection of dishes is rather small, but when everything is tasty, I don't mind the lack of variety so much. Vegetarians are well served here; in fact, I counted only four meat dishes, three chicken and one goat. I really did enjoy everything, but my favorite was the chicken makhani. However, you can't go wrong with a single thing on the buffet.
(4)
Ceyda E.

I want to like this place, I really do, but the food is alright. The staff is very friendly, and having a Nepali restaurant in Evanston is a charming reality. However, the food is underspiced and thus feels too Americanized. I wish the food were more authentic!
(4)
U.M. S.

The food and service here was pretty great! Only took the star down because I felt like some of the servers were too hasty in taking away the food, at one point they took something away we hadn't all finished eating and we weren't quick enough to stop the server! I ordered the lamb vindaloo with rice and garlic naan all of which were amazing, wish we got more naan! The lamb was cooked very well and super succulent.
(4)
Nadia N.

Good food great service... A little too pricey tho.... But it was very nice... And soothing ambiance!!!
(5)
Hayley H.

Lunch buffet is a good choice for a hungry stomach, but some dishes taste pretty weird. I personally do not like the strong flavor there.
(3)
hanna y.

I was craving some Indian food so per usual I turned to Yelp. Found this restaurant and was really intrigued since it had such high reviews so I met a friend there. The wait staff was amazing and very attentive. However aside from the service I thought the food was meeehhh. Part of the reason I was craving Indian food was for the bold spices and flavorful cuisine. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and my friend had the chicken curry. Chicken tikka masala was creamy and the chicken was very tender, but it lacked flavor. The same goes for the chicken curry. The garlic naan once again was soft and tender, yet lacked the delicious garlic flavor. If in the area, I would probably skip out and look for another Indian spot or try one of the dozen other restaurants.
(3)
Holly R.

I usually eat dinner there and the food is always tasty and the staff is very friendly. Recently, I discovered the buffet lunch take-out option. The container is spacious and the staff member will fill it up for you, based on your input. It includes a drink and naan. If you are looking for specific items such as lamb, then this will not work for you. However, since there are many items in the buffet, you should consider it. Given that you can spread the food consumption over a few meals, it's an excellent value.
(4)
Elizabeth D.

More of a 3.5. This has been a family favorite for years, with really tasty Indian and Nepalese cuisine, from the familiar chicken tikka masala to more specialized dishes. The waiters are occasionally a bit brusque, and can try to "upsell" you on a naan per person after appetizers, but they also pack in extra rice with leftovers, so it seems to work out evenly.
(4)
Paul C.

First time here for the lunch buffet and I tried everything. I went back for thirds and would have done fourths but I was too full. I will definitely come back again. Delicious!!!
(4)
Hannah H.

My husband and I come here for their daily lunch buffet - they have an array of healthy and flavorful dishes, a salad bar, appetizers, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, tandoori, fresh oven-baked naan, and desserts. We like their vegetable samosas (stuffed with potatoes, green peas, and spices), onion bhaji (sliced onion mixed with spiced chickpeas flour and then deep fried), mixed vegetable pakora (crispy assorted vegetables, fried with a light batter), Kukhura Ko Masu (chicken with bone, Nepalese village style), chana masala, their Chicken Tikka Masala (boneless chicken in a nice thick creamy tomato sauce), chicken briyani, kheer, and gulab jamun (always my favorite!). The staff is very nice and friendly, and the dishes are fresh, pretty good, and flavorful; it is my favorite in the Chicagoland area. Metered parking can be found around Church St. +AYCE lunch buffet +friendly staff +limited metered-street parking
(4)
Bradly W.

Really delicious Indian food! A must visit every time I'm in Evanston.
(4)
Aman N.

Great service and even better food! Surprise gem, recommended anybody looking for quality indian food
(5)
Jenny H.

Dependable, delicious, nutritious! We had all of the Indian "food groups" well-represented last night: tandoori, curry, rice, naan, paneer, and kheer (rice pudding). We were three girls on a mission: Indian food cravings + catchup. I wanted Mt Everest to show off their nepalese prowess, but the "Non Vegetarian Value Meal Dinner for Two" called out to us. My friend inhaled her mango lassi. I savored my hot masala tea. The meal was plentiful, varied, not quite at the spice level I was anticipating. The cup of yogurt (used as a spice tamer), sat relatively unused. At the end of the meal, the three of us each shelled out $15 + a little extra for our good server man, not to mention leftovers boxed home. Good times with good eats without having to break the bank!
(4)
Courtney V.

Before I moved to Chicago, I was a regular at an Indian place run by a group of guys from Nepal. So, when I heard this place was also run by some Nepalese folks, I was excited to try it. It's not as good as my old place, but it's decent. They have an extensive menu, including a large number of vegetarian options. I enjoyed the Dal Makhani, which a favorite of mine. The garlic naan was just OK; a bit bland and pretty small. The Tandoori Vegetables I wouldn't order again. The onion tasted raw and was inedible. The rest of the vegetables seemed to be cooked all right. I though the portions for all the items we ordered seemed small for what we paid, though. The staff were all friendly, and our take-out was ready in about 20 minutes. I will say, too, that I felt a bit under-dressed in my flip-flops and hoodie, even though I was just there for take-out. At dinnertime, the tables all had white tablecloths and candles, and the staff were in button down shirts. There was a bit of a formal vibe. Overall, I'd give the place another try. Maybe I'll check out the lunch buffet next time.
(3)
Shawn M.

The food is really good and the service is great. I love their shrimp Marsala and garlic nan. Price is also reasonable too.
(5)
Amanda R.

Updating because after many years this is still my favorite Indian restaurant. I still love the buffet, and consistently am served one of the best chicken makhani dishes I've had outside of India here.
(5)
Ken C.

Six stars! This is, by far, the best Indian food that I have ever had. We had the non-vegetarian combination meal and it was outstanding. I read some previous reviews that commented that the service was great, and it was. For example, it was Valentine's Day and once we were seated our host brought chocolate covered strawberries and gave me a long stem red rose to present to my wife. This set the tone for the evening and was such a wonderful and thoughtful touch! The entire meal was delicious, the wine was very nice, the rice pudding for desert was a perfect finish and the value was outstanding. We can't wait to go back!
(5)
Neema P.

I've been here before several years ago. We go to their sister restaurant Himalayan a lot, so this was a new experience. I must say the food was delicious and super tasty. We got 2 new dishes from what we normally get and was very good to taste as well. Service is pretty fast and severs are attentive. The prices are a little steep for the portions they serve. Place gets pretty packed so be sure to arrive a little early or make reservations!
(4)
Paul M.

Whenever I am in town and need to meet up with my friends, Mount Everest is the spot. The staff is friendly and attentive. Plus, the food is great.
(4)
Danny D.

Food was a OK, but its not about the food I wanna talk here ... its about service. Very lousy service for a Sunday lunch buffet, I had been here on Aug 24 and every waiter/ waitress completely ignored our table for water or for plate change. Not sure if it was bcoz we were in one corner or is it bcoz we are browns and these waiters are racists. Im not being judgmental, could be a genuine mistake... but will never visit them again.
(2)
Kait S.

The bf and I wanted to grab a quick to go bite and this place was PERFECT! We got a to go box for the lunch buffet and it was our best meal choice of the day! We got tandoori chicken, which was tender and delicious! We also got two kinds of samosas, of which I could eat an entire bucketful if left to my own devices. Then, we rice and 3 entrees. The bf chose the goat dish and we filled up two squares of our container with tikka masala because it was just that good! The one box only costs $12 and it is definitely enough food to share and/or eat for two meals! Everything was delicious!!! You also get naan and a soda with your box. Seriously, amazing food at an incredible value. The only thing that was sort of awkward is that the bartender fills your box for you. It's a little strange pointing at buffet items and asking someone else to do the scooping, but hey, for that food....
(4)
Tian Y.

Came here for lunch buffet on the weekend a while ago and wasn't super impressed. I don't eat Indian food much, so I had no idea what half of the stuff were and they all sort of blended together after a while. After that I tried some different restaurants, and now that I know what bad Indian food can actually end up tasting like, I can safely exclude Mt. Everest from the bad pile and truly appreciate the food they produce. Today we grabbed take out - the nonvegeterian meal for 2 for $36 - a great deal, since the 10% NU discount essentially waives tax. It comes with a great sampling, and all the food was delicious. Seasoned perfectly and extremely fragrant and flavorful... and distinct! No longer will I dare say that everything tastes the same in indian food, hah. A very satisfying meal, 2/3 of which is sitting in the fridge because the portion was enormous. Service is extremely friendly too, both times we've been in the restaurant. I've never come across such hospitality for people waiting for a walk-in order, and of course it leaves me with an even better impression of this fine establishment. I don't know how often I'd eat here, indian food is just one of those things I just never think to eat. But when I do, I'll know where to go!
(4)
Cee A.

Ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and I was disappointed. There was little flavor. I was actually really surprised add this dish is easy to make tasty. If you like this dish in general, you should skip out on coming here. I've made much better chicken tikka at home. Their Naan was tasty as usual of Naan but most places give more Naan than what they give. And if you're someone who finds it annoying to order rice in addition to your meal, keep in mind that this place charges for the rice.
(2)
Sonny P.

This restaurant deserves a 4 but the reason i give it a 5 is because of its quick service and also since I am a repeat customer. I went here last Friday with my family and were promptly seated even though it was a friday. First thing you notice is how busy the restaurant is and its diversity mainly a lot of Northwestern students since its located nearby. Food: We ordered the Dal Tarka, Chana Masala, and Vegetable Jalfrajee. I would say the Chana were cooked perfectly and exactly the way we wanted. The vegetable Jalfrajee had a lot of cauliflower and brocoli in it which was surprisinf. Flavors were all there and would certainely order again. I didn't care much for the Dal Tharka and would of ordered the Dal Makhani again if I had to choose. I would come here if you want authentic Indian food in the north suburbs area and don't want to pay for overpriced food in the city. I want to visit their buffet next time I go.
(5)
Travis L.

Pretty solid Indian food. I've come here a number of times now and have been pretty satisfied with what I've ordered. Tandoori was okay but the curry is really where they shine. Keep in mind this is purely on what's available here in the States. Also, their naan has always been fresh, so that's a big plus for me. The prices might seem a little high for some, not for me personally, but if you have a Wild card or come here during a celebration/holiday of some sort, you'll more often then not receive a discount of 10-15%. Also, you get what you pay for, so if you want cheap crappy Indian there's always Bombay.
(4)
Daniel R.

3.5 stars. Pretty good buffet. Definitely worth it to quench my Indian/Desi food cravings in the area. It isn't amazing but it's pretty darn good for price.
(3)
Rowena L.

It's not the cheapest Indian/Nepalese restaurant in Evanston, but it's probably the best as it's the one that's the most consistency good. I've been here with big groups and with just one other person. It's def more fun to come with a group. You get to try more of their offerings and it's cheaper. And don't order too much, the portions are larger than they look!
(4)
KimmyKat K.

Absolutely stellar- from the service to the Nepalese and Indian dishes. Make sure you try the Momo chicken as a starter. The Tikka Masala and the Aloo,Tama and Bodi are great.
(4)
geo w.

We ordered "non-vegetarian" meal for two. Fabulous. Delicious. We'll be back for more.
(5)
Samantha E.

The lunch buffet was such an amazing deal! $10 for a delicious buffet with a variety of items for all. The food was flavorful and fresh (as it should be) and I was absolutely stuffed by the end. The staff was extremely attentive when it came to clearing plates and filling glasses. Mind you, if you do the buffet nothing will be too spicy. That may be a plus for some and a minus for others.
(4)
Andy S.

Very good flavors and tastes at this restaurant. I felt it was a bit on the expensive side (probably going to spend $14-$18 per person for just an entree). Service was very poor for the first half of the time we were there and then, lo and behold, as we were finishing and plates were empty it seemed like every waiter/wattress in the restaurant was willing to clear our table. Nothing wrong with that I guess. But then we also had a different waiter than our original one ask if we wanted dessert and then had yet another one take the check. Kind of odd. I get the sense this place was hard to figure out on the first try. May give it another shot as I know a little better now how to operate the menu but the waitress who took our orders was not very helpful....
(2)
Liza P.

The place is clean, the food is good, the waitstaff is nice and attentive, and the prices are reasonable. The lunch buffet is a great deal.
(4)
K K.

I am pretty stingy with my stars so don't let the three stars fool you. This place is really good. I'll start with the service; they were friendly, helpful, and attentive. The vegetable samosa appetizer was great. We ordered Lamb Curry which was not spicy enough for my taste but the lamb itself was tender and flavorful. The Chicken Tika Masala was very good; very tasteful in a subtle, delicate way. I won't run back but I will come again.
(3)
Kurt T.

The food that comes out of their Tandoori oven is MAGICAL! !!!!!! Courteous wait staff, ample portions and the lamb samosa is to die for!!
(5)
Helen S.

Mt. Everest is still solid. I came in on a Sunday night with a friend to spend a Groupon. The restaurant had a good amount of people but wasn't packed or anything. We split the non-vegetarian menu for two, which came with the following: Boti kabab - cubes of tandoori lamb, well cooked and tender Chicken tikka - pieces of tandoori chicken, also well cooked and tender Lamb curry - boneless lamb in curry/spices, well seasoned Mutter paneer - paneer in curry/cream sauce, this was the highlight of my meal and was just so delicious on top of the peas pulav Naan - Indian-style bread, pillowy soft texture Peas pulav - seasoned rice with peas, went well with the paneer and curry Raita - yogurt sauce, didn't really use with my food Kheer - rice pudding with almonds, delicious palette cleanser with a very strong hint of cardamom This was a ton of food -- I think we ended up bringing about 1/3 of it to go. It was a great deal with the groupon, and I won't hesitate to visit again.
(4)
Stephen S.

Lunch buffet is a great value with some nice offerings. It's neat that they do both Indian and Nepalese dishes and there's much more variety than the typical Indian buffet. I got a little overwhelmed with the choices and wound up with some Gajar Ka Halwa on my plate because I had not idea carrots were a dessert dish. Nevertheless, everything was really tasty. I especially liked the chef's daily vegetables which were cooked up in a spicy (but not too spicy sauce). I came for a slightly early lunch (11:45) to beat the crowd and within a half hour or so this place was definitely jumping. I should also say that the Gajar ka Halwa was awesome, the first dessert I've ever had at an Indian place that I actually liked.
(4)
Nat B.

I love Indian food, and being from around the area Mt. Everest is my go to for this cuisine. Their Lamb Vindaloo is awesome and you can get it at whatever spice level you can handle. Naan breads are all great, I have tried just about every one on the menu, but the onion kulcha really is my all time favorite. Decently priced for the amount and quality. Also, the lunch buffet is great, but I would recommend getting their on the earlier side just because everything is more fresh. Overall I would highly recommend Mt. Everest for any other Indian food lovers out there!
(4)
Kat A.

My sister had a groupon for this place. She's actually been here before and liked it, so she knew she had to buy the groupon when she saw the deal. We happened to go on a Thursday evening for dinner...and Thursday nights are ladies night here. So we each got a free drink (includes wine and beer too). We ordered the non-vegetarian value meal for two as well as chicken makhani. It was far too much food for us, but then we had plent of leftovers for the next day! I really enjoyed the mutter paneer and lamb curry that came with the value meal. I've always liked paneer. And the lamb in the curry was so tender. The peas pulao was also delicious. I'm usually not a huge fan of rice but I could eat this rice by itself! It took a little while for our server to come take our orders, but after that the food came out rather quickly and she came back to check on us a few times to make sure we were still doing good.
(5)
Michelle P.

The lunch buffet is a solid choice - typically there are 1 or 2 appetizers (pakoras, pappadam), rice (usually a pullao with vegetables), 4 vegetable dishes, and 2 meat dishes. Plus the usual complement of salads, raita, chutney, pickled vegetables, and as a nice plus, fresh fruit. And fresh naan brought to the table, and usually one or two desserts (kheer, halwa or gulab). It's a great assortment of different Indian dishes, with different vegetables and spice combinations, and the buffet usually has a Nepalese dish also, which is a unique feature. On my last visit, I had the Nepalese special vegetable, bhindi masala, palak paneer, and another mixed vegetable dish. All very tasty and reasonable priced. The service is always friendly and quick, there's always someone on hand to bring you naan or a lassi, tea, or drink from the bar. A great lunch spot!
(4)
april w.

I like going on Thursdays for ladies night because we get free drinks! Their mango lasses (yogurt drinks) are really yummy! But I like the chicken jalfrezie at Bombay better cause it tastes better and is cheaper!
(4)
Jane W.

My first experience with Indian food was at this restaurant, and I loved it! I usually go for dinner, and I especially enjoy the free bread basket they provide at the beginning.. comes with three different sauces and they're all really good! I made the mistake of coming here for the lunch buffet.. I was so overwhelmed by the amount of food available for me that I ate three dinner plates worth. And then I realized how delicious the desserts were and ate five pieces of gulab jamun... and my stomach was in such pain from overreating that I pretty much food coma-ed on the couch for hours afterward. Delicious, but painful.
(4)
Bill M.

I was very happy with my experience at this restaurant. The service (contrary to some other reviews) was wonderful and helpful. I am not a huge Indian food connoisseur, so the recommendations were appreciated. The food, beginning with naan bread and assorted chutneys was very good. Following recommendations from Yelp, I tried the samosa followed by the chicken Tikka Masala; both were very good, with LARGE portions. I thought the wine list was good and the prices very reasonable. The atmosphere is very casual and a bit loud, owing to the fact that the restaurant obviously caters primarily to the university crowd. I'd definitely recommend this for a casual outing.
(4)
Alison Y.

My review is only based off the lunch buffet as it was my first time. I had heard lots of good things about this restaurant so was expecting my experience to be fantastic! Things I was impressed with - the decor, the ambiance, the size and cleanliness of the restaurant. Things I was disappointed in - the lack of flavor and kick in the food. I must say I have absolutely no experience with Nepalese food but I have quite a bit with Indian food. I've experienced Indian food Indian food from Hong Kong, India, and even some places in the Midwest and I found Mount Everest's to be lacking in flavor and spice - a signature characteristic in Indian food. Nothing makes me a happier camper than to have a nice creamy flavorful sauce to go with my naan or rice, but I did not find that at this restaurant. The lunch buffet - about $11 after tax - offered the typical offerings of a lunch buffet. I was surprised they offered a goat dish and it actually had quite a bit of meat and flavor. This was probably my favorite as it had the most flavor of all the dishes I tried. The others - vegetable pakora, tandoori chicken, chicken mahkini, spinach and cheese dish, rice with some veggies, etc - all tasted "ok" but didn't have any kick or punch to it. I'm not just talking about being spicy but actually having a good solid flavor that makes food savory. The best part of my meal was probably dessert when i had the kheer (rice w/ milk, almond, raisins). This was the tastiest and most flavorful dish of the entire buffet. The service was good and there is plenty of space to bring groups in - but I'm not sure I'd be willing to try out this place again after my lunch buffet experience.
(2)
Yvonne Y.

Had the reshmi chicken and it came sizzling on a hot plate. My 4 yr old loved it and it's very tender. Best dish we had. Chicken vindaloo was tasty and they said it's an 8 on a 1-10 spicy scale. It's more like a 5. Has the spinach palak paneer and it is decent. Main disappointing dish was the shrimp Masala as it was really mild (8 on their scale again) and a bit bland. Fragrant basmati rice comes with all the dishes Loved that it is crowded and not dead on a sat night. Staff is very friendly and they all share the same tasks so you can ask your waiter for water, utensils etc and not wait for water boy, bus boy, etc.
(4)
Jack S.

I went to the lunch buffet with a flat stomach, and I experienced sensory explosions from the goat meat and the fruit custard dessert. The goat meat was extremely satisfying because, while it carries a pleasant texture and taste, the spices were portioned just right: light enough to allow you to fill the dish and strong enough to be interesting. The custard tastes like a simple combination with egg yolk and whip cream but the continuity and sugar density of the paste allows it to vaporize in your mouth and directly enter your nerve system. But just to be fair: the carrot dish was okay at best.
(5)
Stephen S.

Would I go here often? No. Would I be happy going here? Yes. The food is good, but the portion sizes are small for what they charge. For example, the half tandoori chicken is about 10 bucks. This is fine. The other dishes like the curries and tikkas are served in small pots and start around 13 bucks. They also charge $4 for the naan, which should be included when they serve a cereal bowl sized tikka masala and charge such a high price. You'll get more food with the tandoori chicken than you if you order the dishes served in sauces.
(4)
Alex B.

We went here for my mom's birthday and the service was excellent. The food was good but there are other Indian restaurants that I think are better. We had the tandoori chicken and lamb. Both are very soft and well made but I've tasted more flavorful versions in the city. Exceptional staff and service people.
(4)
Lynn S.

If you're looking for outstanding Indian food and impeccable service, there is nothing better than Mt. Everest. I don't understand about some of the negative reviews. When they are very busy, you may have to wait a bit for your food. So -- keep it in mind that this is not a fast food restaurant. We've come so often that the waiters recognize us. They are very nice, and continually check to make sure we're happy, have enough water, and enjoy the food. I think the dishes are excellent. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but most Indian food is at the same rate. The dishes are low on oil -- which we like -- and you can ask them to make it mild, not spicey. We tend to order mainly vegetarian food, and sometimes add the Tandoori Chicken -- most delicious! We've never come for the buffet, so I don't have any comments on that. But if you want a delicious dinner, and can take your time, I'd HIGHLY recommend this restaurant! It's one of our favorites!
(5)
Bethany A.

Lunch buffet was a great deal! For under ten bucks, my friends and I left very full and satisfied. There was one chicken dish that ran out because we came kind of late, but our waiter was super accommodating and told us to get as much food as we wanted before they cleaned up. Tandoori chicken wasn't dry, but it didn't fall off the bone like last night, which was a little disappointing. The spinach and paneer dish was delicious and I loved mopping all of the extra sauce up with my naan. The potato and green bean dish was good as well, but the goat meat in the goat curry dish was a little bit tough. I'm really happy they had kheer - it was cold and milky and sweet, and I loved that I could taste the cardamom in it. All in all, pretty happy with my experience!
(4)
Daphne L.

My first of what I hope will be many visits to Mount Everest, and more delicious food. I've always steered clear of Indian food, but at the persuading of friends I decided to give it a go. They have a wonderful lunch buffet that offers a good selection at a good price, and allows a newbie like me to find out what she likes. The service was lovely, and they were happy to accommodate a large group. I'm glad I branched out and look forward to future visits.
(3)
B G.

My girlfriend and I have been on an India food kick lately. We went to Mt. Everest last Saturday since we were downtown for an showing at a gallery. Looks-wise there is nothing special about Mt. Everest, just another food establishment in-line with others along Church St. Once inside we were greeted by a very friendly hostess who sat us at a table. Wait staff was prompt and friendly as well. Our water was kept filled the whole time ( a pet peeve of mine when you have to ask for more water ), and the waiter was quite helpful and informative about the menu. We had some Naan (of course), some lentils (the Dar Talka), and since I couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted to eat we ordered the Himalayan Hunting mixed plate. Everything was superb. We both agreed this was the best Indian food we have had so far...but we still have others to try. We will definitely stop back here when we are in Evanston and craving some Indian entrees.
(5)
Melanie R.

Ate here for the first time last weekend. My husband and I had the buffet lunch and the food was delicious. The tandoori chicken was moist, very tender, and flavorful. Loved the vegetarian dishes, too. Fresh naan brought to the table was warm and fresh. Only "complaint" is that there were only a few samosas left at the buffet and they never replenished them. It was only 12:30 so it wasn't like lunch time was almost over.
(4)
Jeff H.

Solid Indian food that's close to campus.
(4)
Cassie S.

Gotta be honest here, I would not have expected an Indian restaurant in Evanston to be this good. Devon is so close, who comes to Evanston for Indian food? Well, for starters, you should. Because this place is legit and delicious. We came for dinner and got 2 entrees (chicken saag and chicken tikka masala), rice and naan and easily have enough food for another large meal or 2 lunches. And the food was good! Very well seasoned and perfectly tender chicken. The naan was especially good. And it was a good amount of food for the money. Service was excellent (though it was a little confusing because I'm pretty sure we were helped by at least 5 different servers) and the water was refilled frequently, which was much appreciated. A couple of years ago I came here for the lunch buffet and also have very fond memories of that experience as well. If it wasn't highway robbery on weekends (more than 2x as much as on weekdays), I'd be here very frequently.
(4)
Eszter H.

Under no circumstances should you order out from this place unless you have a LOT of time before you want to eat. We were told one hour for delivery (which is already a bit extreme, but at least we would have some sense of what to expect), but the food didn't arrive until more than an hour and a half wait. Each time we called to inquire, we were told that the driver was on his way. It may be that the driver was making several deliveries at once, but in that case it is completely unhelpful to say that he's on his way. The food was fine so if you remember to call in your order two hours in advance then you should be okay.
(1)
Laura G.

Stopped in here For a quick dinner, I had the Chef's Special Assorted Appitizers - an assortment of vegetable fritters and tandoori presentations including sesh kabab, chicken tikka, boti kabab, veg. samosa. Chicken was dry but everything else was good. Not great but solid. I hear they have an amazing brunch.
(3)
Jeff W.

I was really disappointed by my Everest experience. I'd heard great reviews from friends about the food so my fiancee and a couple of our friends ventured to it for the lunch buffet. The buffet was weak and every item lacked flavor. It was as if they had catered in food from an airline - that's how bad it was! Even the items in the buffet we were excited about (goat stew) were pretty flavorless and it was really more bone than anything else. Couple that with an unfortunate bout of food poisoning the five of us experienced the following few days and this was not a very pleasant experience. The only reason why I am not giving this a worse review is because, reading some of the other reviews, they're really much better as a sit-down restaurant than for the buffet. I may not be willing to give them that chance though...
(2)
Rose V.

The chicken tikka masala was really delicious as was the chicken vindaloo. We asked for a milder version of "Indian hot" which was really perfect for our taste. The vegetable samosas are packed with curried flavor goodness. We happened to dine on an evening when they had half off all alcohol beverages. Our servers were attentive and very kind. Great place for a group of friends or date night.
(4)
Robyn K.

Freaking amazing lunch buffet! Everything is so tasty and the price is fantastic! Service is too notch - your glass is always filled, they are even attentive to just your glance at them. Awesome! The dessert is also yummy. You can't go wrong with this place for lunch. You can tell a great restaurant by how they treat you even during lunch buffet and this one knocks it out of the ball park. GreAt job folks!
(5)
Jennie T.

The boyfriend and I ordered the non-vegetarian dinner for two. This order came with tandoori chicken, lamb curry, mutter paneer, naan, peas pulav, and kheera raita. Everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed the tandoori chicken and the lamb curry. I liked the mutter paneer (fresh home made cottage cheese cooked with green peas, tomato sauce, garlic, ginger paste and cream sauce) too. The peas pulav rice went well with everything. I'd love to come again.
(4)
Monica S.

Mt. Everest doesn't disappoint. For the variety you get for the price, I'd prefer the lunch buffet. There are not only more than 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes from the buffet, but you get refills of naan, unlike during dinner time. Also, if you come here to celebrate your birthday, you get a free treat along with a $10 birthday certificate from Mt. Everest's staff! I'm definitely a loyal fan. Note that the 10% discount for NU students is invalid for buffets.
(5)
Erica G.

Stopped in here for the lunch buffet and was very pleased! Delicious food and the dry chick pea bread is SOOOO GOOD!!!!
(5)
Brian W.

Very nice place. My second time there and my expectations were running high. Didn't order it spicy and for that I am responsible the food was delicious and tender just unfortunately a bit bland compared in my head to my expectations. The last Indian restaurant I attended might just have spoiled me. If go again in a heartbeat but order the entre's med to spicy. Mea Culpa great service and definitely worth another shot.
(3)
Andrew S.

Mount Everest is great. Its a little expensive sure but the flavor and portions deliver. Im a big fan of the chicken koorma and they have some pretty good biryani dishes too. Their naans are the best in the area and you wont be disappointed going for the more exotic ones. The $10 lunch buffet is great if youre the kind of person who likes to feel like a bag of flour upon returning to class or work. Fair warning, delivery is slow. If you eat there, please dont cleanse your palate with the assortment of mints at the door. They will completely ruin your meal lol
(5)
Karen C.

I am so glad we found this place - being English we love a good curry and Mt Everest certainly meets and exceeds all our needs with their delicious food - shame we didn't discover them 2 years ago when we first arrived - highly recommended
(5)
Meredith B.

I went here with my aunt, her fiance, and my boyfriend for some tasty Indian food on a Sunday evening. We were seated right away, AND it turns out that they offer a student discount - they gave my boyfriend the discount even though he graduated years ago. We got a large variety of stuff, as one should at an Indian restaurant - mango lassis, naan, lamb biryani, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, and bhuteko cauli (Nepalese section). Everything was very enjoyable, though I wish the meat in the biryani had been a little juicier. With four people, we had a little bit of leftovers to take with us. Also, my aunt's fiance asked if he could take home some plain boiled chicken to feed to his sick dog - the staff went out of their way to wash off some chicken (I guess they didn't have any plain chicken lying around) and box it up for him, and they gave it to him for free. They were super lovely about it!
(4)
Oz D.

I'm not sure what to say. They should change their name from Mount Everest to Mount Euphoria. Delicious, well-spiced food. The best!
(5)
A A.

Lunch Buffet for under $10? Yes, please. Solid Indian/Nepalese fare within walking distance of NU.
(3)
Gfiddy F.

I've been in love with their lunch buffet forever.
(5)
Holly O.

Great Indian food and not too pricey. My family often goes here for 8-10 person dinners (like birthdays or whatever), and really enjoy ordering the dinners so that we get lots of options. Anyway, not tons to say - it's just good Indian food in Evanston.
(4)
Rachel S.

How did I forget to write a review for my FAVORITE Indian restaurant in Illinois? My husband and I LOVE Indian food....and Mount Everest is an amazing place to get it. We first went with a restaurant DOT com coupon, and just kept going back. It's in an ADORABLE neighborhood....we love Evanston. The service there is great, the servers are polite and attentive. We've never had any dish there that was just meh....everything is delicious and flavorful. We usually start out with samosas or pakoras, and they are always outstanding. I've had the vegetable jalfrajee and it's the best I've had ANYWHERE...and we lived in little India (by Devon) in Chicago. Adam has had all of the paneer dishes, the malai kofta (his favorite) and the chana masala...and has always raved about every one of them from Mt. Everest. The chicken tikka masala is scrumptious, as are the chicken jalfrajee, and the boti kebab. We always order a side of the naan or the paratha, and both are so amazing and tasty....I definitely recommend. Don't miss their desserts...the gulab jamun (lovely, light, sweet, little fried balls of dough in a light syrup) and the kulfi (an Indian ice cream). Plus the neighborhood is fabulous, so you can walk off dinner! I definitely recommend Mt. Everest!!!!
(5)
Patricia S.

Excellent food and even better service. Vast selection of flavorful meat or vegetarian dishes. Get extra hot flatbread with your meal! If you're not sure what to order, trust your server. Our whole family loves this place. Great for big groups, they're very accommodating. (Avoid the desserts, however, except for the rice pudding type dish.)
(5)
Daniel Dillon C.

Two words: lunch buffet. As a starving undergrad at NU, I sometimes used to not eat for a couple of days, save up some money, then come in to Mount Everest for the lunch buffet after the second or third day, when my appetite would proceed to wreak destruction like Shiva himself. In hindsight, a part of me can't believe I did such a thing to my body; another part of me wants to do it again. The food is that delicious. The freshness of ingredients used in the cooking is pleasantly apparent, which I've found to be fairly uncommon amongst South Asian restaurants in the US. Don't let the buffet option fool you: Mt. Everest is a stylish and polished place, and would make a great dinner date spot, if, unlike me, you can decide on one thing to order from the menu.
(4)
Kelly C.

Usually I would reserve a 2-star review for a bad-but-not-horrible restaurant, so let me say up front that a lot of their food is really good, tasty, spiced right, etc. But some of it isn't, and a big part of my dining experience is value, and their prices are bordering on ridiculous. And maybe this is just a restaurant that shouldn't do delivery/takeout, but $10 for a dal and $15 for a tikka masala is crazy. Last night we got the vegetarian dinner for two, which came with a lentil and a spinach, rice, naan and a veggie tikka masala. It was all pretty good except for the tikka, which was just weird. It was big pieces of potato which was fine, and cauliflower and broccoli that was still crunchy. All on a bed of white onions and green onions that were completely raw. I don't know if that's an oversight or the plan, but I can't imagine many people just imagine eating big pieces of raw onion with a little sauce on them. So all of that was $40 delivered, which is steep, especially compared to Chinese and Thai in the area, and it was barely enough food. Considered adding a chicken tikka masala to it, but that would've been another $15 before tax. Just can't do $60 for a delivery meal unless it's tons of great sushi. I've eaten there before and it's nice and you can get a nice variety, and in general I think they do better with their Nepalese dishes than their Indian ones, but we won't be getting delivery again.
(2)
Moni K.

I must take away few stars. I have eaten here many times before and I always loved the experience but this time I had a GROUPON! And the food was different! for people with the GROUPON! Oh yes I can tell. In addition the credit card machine was not working so they couldn't swipe the card so they wrote my CC on a piece of paper. Just a compete mess.
(3)
Elizabeth W.

the food was very good. it wasnt (grab a glass of cold water) spicy, but it had enough togive the food flavor. it did not upset my stomach either, for being Indian food. I found the mango Ice cream interesting. For the price i wanted to pay the food was phenomenal. This place delivers and in a timely fashion. The temperature of the food was still HOT!! I was very impressed. It was close to where I live so i found my favorite Indian delivery spot.
(4)
Arun A.

Been here a few times, the food is great when it's cooked right but it's not really consistent
(3)
Will C.

Yum!!!!
(5)
N B.

FYI: -I am doing this review based only on the buffet -I went here about a month ago and have since been to other Chicago Indian/Himalayan restaurants (I wanted to want until I visited others, so I could give a fair review). Mount Everest is an OK Indian restaurant. If I was in the area during lunch and craved Indian food, I would put this place high on the list. The only (yes only) thing holding this restaurant back from a four/five star review was just no spice to their food. I like my food spicy and would expect that from an Indian/Himalayan restaurant. Maybe the Himalayan isn't supposed to be spicy or they kept the buffet tame to accommodate other patrons. If someone is willing to correct me, I will take this review down. I would also like to see them be a little less stingy on the Naan style bread (most other Indian style restaurants put it out in the buffet).
(3)
Sylvia E.

I've given this place shot after shot. My indian friends all recommended it very highly, however, every time I went the food was bland and under seasoned. Unfortunately, three times the charm and I won't be returning. Don't believe the hype!
(2)
Bharath P.

Being an India, I wouldn't call it "authentic" indian cuisine, but that's true with most Indian restaurants in US as they dont make any dishes spicy to suit the American palate, so I wouldn't rate them on this. However, food is good even if not spicy, its tasty. However one problem is the buffet menu never changes, at most only one dish is different. And, deserts definitely need improvement, they are not that tasty. But overall lunch buffet, and a la carte dishes are good, so will give then 4 stars.
(4)
Tom M.

Wow! A feast for the senses as well as my appetite. Service was attentive, patient and knowledgeable about the menu. Great in everyway.
(5)
Sue C.

Absolutely loved this place! Although I'm not of Indian descent, this place seemed as authentic as it can get. My friends and I decided to come here for a friend's birthday, and for most of us, it was our first time here, and we were just blown away! Service is terrific. The waiter surprised us with a gift card for the birthday girl. My mango lassi was on the house. Price was definitely reasonable. I don't recall exactly, but I think I heard that there is unlimited naan during their lunch buffet. I would love to come here again and again to sample all of their dishes!
(5)
Char Y.

lovely restaurant in the middle of evanston downtown. we ordered keema samosa - yum, nice and flaky chicken tikka masala - really yummy with nann just yummy indian food! thought the service was lack, very slow and the waiter kept on bumping my chair while walking by.
(3)
Miguel B.

I have been coming here for lunch for many years now. I always have two plates of food. The food tastes flavorful and spicy (not hot). My favorite meat dish has got to be their goat. It is nice and fatty (not greasy just filled with its own natural juices). I also love all their vegetable dishes but I would say that my favorite is the spinach. I just place it on top of the basmati rice. You will not be disappointed. The service is great. Someone is always around to refill my water glass.
(5)
Rena P.

If I could wrap Mt. Everest up in a white cloth napkin and carry it around in my purse for when I'm craving good Indian food, you best believe I would fill the world with aromatic spice scents wherever I went. But alas, it will remain in Evanston, for all to enjoy. This location is a mirror of three faces. From the outside, the place looks like another bland storefront notorious for that area. Upon entering (which can only be done through a small random lobby) it looks like a "I'm probably under-dressed for this white tablecloth restaurant." Upon sitting down and relaxing, however, you're quickly sucked into the cozy/comfy atmosphere of this gem. The food is extremely enjoyable. Extremely. Enjoyable. We began with a Chef Special Assorted appetizer. It had a little of everything: vegetable pakura, tandoori, sesh kabab, chicken tikka, boti kabab, veg. samosa. Damn. Seriusly. The vegetable pakora are aaaammaaaaziinng. My entree was a dish which I've never seen on an Indian restaurant menu (one not made with a tomato based sauce). It was called "Chicken Shahi Korma" a mild dish made with a creamy sauce of almonds. Delish! Dee-lish. Even my expert Indian Food Eating friends loved it. The Naan is divine....just divine. And the tandoori is over-licking good! (OK, I'm being a bit dramatic. I mean, who's going to let me lick their over? Seriously. What am I even thinking?!?) All in all, try this place. I doubt very much that you will be disappointed. If you are, let me know, I'll go back for another taste and prove you wrong. ** Please note the consistent repetition of adjectives. That's to emphasize my level of love, fool! **
(5)
Mjp P.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a new spot to try out in the city of Evanston. Mt. Everest had been one of the spots to go to for the longest and OMG... all I can say is "we should have been checked this spot out". The overall ambiance of the place was very inviting, service was spot on and the flavor of the food had my taste buds going bonkers #Yummy . Definitely will be visiting again.
(5)
Ehow C.

I've mostly come here for the lunch buffet, once or twice for dinner. Lunch is a pretty good deal, since all of the food is very well prepared. The Indians/Nepalese in my lab think it's very good, authentic, and not too oily (compared to their respective countries). Their dishes are consistently good between visits, which is nice to rely on. You definitely pay more for dinner, and give up quantity and price for variety, but you can't really expect them to run a buffet 24/7, right?
(4)
Rohan D.

I am not sure how this restaurant succeeded in lasting since I was in grad school last century, as it's just not that good. I've been to Nepal, and India, and I've heard South Asians dismiss Nepalese cuisine as "bland Indian food," but most of what they serve here, and everything on their buffet, is actually bland Indian food, not particularly Nepalese. The service was, and continues to be, somewhat lackadaisical, considering the relatively high prices for South Asian food. Even if you're on a graduate student budget, you're better off shelling out the train and bus fare, going south to Devon avenue around Western, California, in Chicago, for South Asian, especially lunch buffets. I do recommend this place if you find good Indian food to be too spicy, the last time I was here a woman sitting near us was just raving about the food, saying "I love the way Indian food smells, but usually it's just too hot for me, this is PERFECT!" Well, I guess I figured out how this restaurant has been around in Evanston so long.
(2)
Mayank P.

Food like Indians made it, delicious. They are good at what they do! Great option when in Evanston. Had their biriyani, tasted just the way it should, and the rest of the food was good as well. The seating was against a pillar, don't like that... but the food made up for it.
(4)
Nikhil A.

This place is nice. I have gone several times and I am pretty content with the food. Being a Nepali restaurant, they have some typical Nepali food items that are great. They lunch buffet is pretty decent but I like ordering off menu and usually go for dinner. The service is great, and so it ambiance. Pretty spacious. If you are looking for Indian food in Evanston, definitely go for this place. One suggestion is they should add Vegetarian Momo's to menu :)
(4)
Jody B.

Great Indian food. My husband hates indian food, but agreed to come here with me. He thought it was ok... but then, what does he know? He did like the biryani. I love everything there. I got the chicken tikka masala. Yum. You can't go wrong if you like indian food.
(4)
Tricia D.

The garlic naan is so amazing that we polished off our helping and ordered some more, even as we were at the tail end of our meal. My life long dream is to just have an unlimited supply of naan available to me anytime, anywhere. Sigh.
(5)
Christine K.

It's so difficult to encounter a restaurant that prepares good Indian food. Even in California, where I'm surrounded by Indian restaurants, most fail to draw praises. The naan here, although is a bit too salty at times, is almost the star of the meal, so I suggest refraining from snacking on too much of the naan before your meal! Of the times I visited Mt. Everest, the service was stellar. Our servers were always attentive and ensured that our beverages and naan basket were filled. I highly recommend the chicken momo and aloo tama bodi, a dish of bamboo shoots, black eye beans, and ruset potatoes seasoned with spices.
(4)
Tara B.

Wonderful! First time here and we will be back for sure. Tried the chef assorted appetizer, which was very tasty. Also had a great mango lassi. Then shared the vegetarian combo for one. It was a great value for eating for two people. Highly recommend checking them out. Service was impeccable. Go here! It's really excellent! We will definitely be back next time we're in the area.
(5)
Len L.

It was cold that night when I walked past this place and my stomach lit up my brain for some Indian food. We went in and that night it was packed but they had some room for more. They sat us in the middle of the room, at that time we didn't think too much that this was an issue but towards the end of the meal it was. We sat in front of the fan were the wind of the fan was blowing on our table and it was irritating and in our way of enjoying our meal. Other than that, the food itself was enjoyable. We ordered a variety of dishes such as our favorite vegetable somosa. butter chicken, tikka masala seafood, pork biryani rice and garlic naan. This was a lot of food for two, but we plan to have left-overs for lunch the next morning. Evey thing was excellent, the dishes were very tasty and flavorful. The portions and prices were average and if you have a wildcard (Northwestern Univ. School ID), you can show it to get 10% off your dinner. What I liked is the student discount, plenty of metered parking and food was excellent. The dislikes were the fan blowing on our faces and dinner.
(4)
Ray L.

Tried to stick to the Nepali entrees and they were all quite good. The chicken momos were... can you say "succulent" without sounding like a pretentious jerk? Whatever, they were succulent and their dipping sauce was phenomenal. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out the spice combination and, predictably, failed. The jhane ko daal and aloo tama bodi (basically lentils and blackeyed peas, respectively) were both well-balanced and rich dishes. The bread basket had a lot of variety and no failures--if you have a big group, get it. It will make you happy. Waiting to get in was slow, the service was slow, and the atmosphere was unmemorable. Not sure the food was worth the wait, but I would return in a heartbeat on a slower evening.
(4)
Daniel And Kelsey P.

Had lunch at this place for the first time and it was great! All you can eat buffet was delicious. Great service, great interior, great food.
(5)
Steve A.

If you'd rather have a buffet than order fresh from the menu, this is a good choice for lunch. The Nepalese items are interesting, but the Indian food seems more healthy, in general, with fewer fried items and more vegetables.
(3)
L S.

Great service, great food! We have been to Mt. Everest many times over the last 4 years and they have always treated us very well. We also went there one year for our anniversary and they couldn't do enough for us, even gave us a free desert!
(5)
Jen P.

My review is for the lunch buffet only because I've never been here for dinner. I work upstairs from Mt. Everest and probably end up coming here 1-2 times per week. Their food is comforting, consistent, and delicious! I love their chicken tikka masala (butter chicken) and their dal is terrific as well. Their waitstaff is friendly and attentive, and I know this will sound incredibly corny but I just feel that their food is prepared with love! For comfort food it cannot be beat!
(5)
Beth M.

Mount Everest is one of my favorite places to eat in Evanston. Their lunch buffet is AMAZING and has a huge variety of dishes, sides, and even desserts (yay for kheer!). The dinner entrees are plentiful enough to feed me for at least one more meal of leftovers. I've stuck mostly with chicken and paneer dishes of the tikka masala and saag variety, which have been flavorful and filling. In addition to the food, the staff has been very accomodating, as I've come here on several occasions with large groups. They're great at handling large tables of people (in this case, hungry grad students) and even let us combine several Restaurant.com certificates on our bill. Great food, great service!
(5)
Leo S.

Bread basket was good, sauces were good, naan was great, lamb curry was decently spicy when asked for, but not quite enough for me, and tea was tasty. It pleasant meal with good complex flavors, but very pricey. The service was also only okay.
(3)
Nikki K.

I've been here a few times for dinner, and it's definitely my favorite Indian restaurant in the Chicago area. I think it's even better than Marigold. I've split the vegetarian dinner for two and also tried a bunch of the other vegetarian dishes. The Palak Paneer and Dum Aloo are my favorites. I love the Peas Pulav and garlic naan too. Splitting two dishes with naan and rice is definitely enough food for two people. The service here is also great. We've always been given good wine recommendations. The staff is attentive, but not doesn't by every second and disrupt the meal. I'll definitely come back here again!
(5)
Chris P.

My wife, me and a friend had the buffet at Everest on a Saturday - there was a good range of meat and veggie food options, and all were flavorful, plentiful and wholesome. Lovely rice, but naans a little 'ho hum' (a little limp and lifeless -- not the lovely hot, puffy & 'slightly scorched' naans I've enjoyed elsewhere). Plentiful pickles and mango chutney is a nice touch, and we enjoyed the seeded poppodums very much. Service was very good--very polite and helpful, without pretentiousness or pushiness. If you like spicy, the buffet probably isn't your best bet, but if you're hungry and want tasty comfort in nice surroundings, then for sure, this will be a hit.
(4)
Leah B.

Best Indian food in the Chicago area!
(5)
T E.

Bland food, dirty interior, rude waitstaff. We were there at around 1:45 PM for lunch. We were more or less forced to get the buffet, as after sitting for 15 minutes with 4 glasses of lukewarm water we finally flagged down a waiter and asked if they were only serving buffet or if we could order from the menu. He rolled his eyes and shrugged, then said you can order from the menu but it will take a long time. We said, that was fine, we weren't in a terrible hurry. He gave us a sour look, then came back 10 minutes later with 4 of the filthiest, stickiest menus I've ever seen outside of a wastecan. The pages were literally stuck together. Then we asked if he would please replace our waters because he had served us warm water when we sat down. Ten more minutes and another fellow came over and said "you all want to drink warm water?" and my husband said, "no, we would all like to have chilled water, please. We were served warm water to begin with." He left, 10 more minutes passed, then the first fellow came back, and made a sighing arduous process of giving us fresh water. I wanted to leave at this point, but my niece wanted to just stay and eat as they wanted to do some shopping before leaving town, so we all got the buffet. The goat meat was tender, but more bones than meat, the tandoori was dried out, and the chicken tikka was too salty. Our nephew in law is British, and he agreed this was not a "nice curry" at all - and they should be more brave with the spices. All of it was bland; I suppose this is curry according to what they expect a US midwestern palette to expect, but the food did nothing to make up for the rudeness of the waitstaff. We were not asked what we might like to drink other than water; no one asked if we were enjoying our meal or offered any of the small courtesies that good servers tender to diners even in the most modest of restaurants; we only saw our server as he cleared the plates, leaning far over to clear from the opposite side of the table and giving myself and my niece generous exposure to his arm pits. Bland fare, and completely unacceptable treatment. The restrooms were also filthy, with half the ceiling falling apart, and the soap and toilet tissue dispensers empty - yet a sign saying "all employees must wash their hands," etc. I would not go back again on a dare.
(1)
Vance S.

I went here for a business lunch meeting and it was really good! I had never been here before so I didn't know what to expect but was totally blow away by how good the food was. The food came out hot and pretty quick! The chicken I got was really tasty and tasted fresh! It was a pretty cheap lunch to where I left full and really satisfied!
(4)
Thanh L.

I never had Napelese food before so was excited to give it a try. I was not disappointed. I can't attest to the authencitiy of the food, but I can say it was very delicious. I had the goat Chhoela for an appetizer, which the waiter warn would take 25 mins to prepare but worth the wait. We especially appreciate that he told us ahead of time so we knew what to expect. I had the Kukhura Ko Masu (Chicken with bone) for my entree..which I would reccomend. Will certainly be back to try more of their menu. Would be great if they would add more Napelese items for me to try. Was very crowded around 7:30pm on a Friday night and a large crowd around the hostess table. Seem a flow issue there since it took a long conversation between the hostes and a waitress before we were led to a table.
(4)
Bill M.

I dined at Mount Everest Restaurant on a bustling Saturday evening. We were seated immediately upon arrival, and we appreciated that since the restaurant filled up nicely. They serve Nepalese and Indian cuisine, and I gravitated to the Nepali section because it seemed more exotic. My main course was a goat stew that was good though the plethora of bones made this dish a bit of a chore. This item comes with nothing, so we ordered a side order of white basmati rice. Now that I am not around a pot of rice every day, I truly appreciate how good a simple plate of rice can taste, and it tasted so good with the saucy goat meat. My friend ordered the appetizer platter as an entrÃ©e and everything looked good on it. The mango shake was also yummy. I would like to try their buffet lunch one of these days so that I can taste a variety of their dishes.
(4)
Adi S.

Another one of my favorite spots in Evanston. Great prices given the quality of the food, and good service. The lunch buffet is excellent in value, variety, and taste. Some of the best restaurant-made Indian food I have had. My personal favorites are the chicken jalfrazie and the chicken vindaloo. I have also enjoyed the malai kofta, palak paneer, mutter paneer, garlic naan, and the keema samosa. I would highly recommend getting the tandoori chicken, especially if you are really hungry.
(5)
Shradha A.

I was convinced to venture back into Mount Everest after an almost 2-year hiatus. I am so glad I believe in second chances! I had the vegetarian thali and absolutely loved it! Their breads are really good too!
(4)
Jennifer M.

FOOD: Only been here for their lunch buffet, which means it's delicious! Best indian food in Evanston (I know, there's not TOO much to choose from). Palak is creamy goodness, and their naan is to die for. They're pretty generous with it too. Fried vegetables are good with a pretty nice mixture and variety of veggies. Also has a good meat selection to choose from. ATMOSPHERE: Nice and comfortable. Not too loud and very friendly staff.
(3)
Allison C.

I will certainly try this place again if I happen to crave Indian food whilst hanging out in Evanston. I am more likely to come for the lunch buffet. The service was fine. The naan, raita, and rice pudding were very nice. However, my dishes lacked that intoxicating spice that draws me to Indian food time and time again. I ordered the Vegetarian Thali for One, which is a combination of many small vegetarian plates, and it comes with naan. But my dishes had the flavor, heat, and consistency of food that was sitting in a container all day and spooned into my dishes. The paneers were bland and had very few pieces of cubed cottage cheese. My friend didn't want to take her leftover tandoori chicken, so I brought it to my husband, who enjoyed it. Not my favorite Indian restaurant, but worth another shot during the lunch buffet, or perhaps I'll try some other dishes.
(3)
Neha N.

I missed my mom's homecooked Indian food, so I ventured out to Mt. Everest. GOOD food. Try one of the paneer dishes with garlic naan. The place has a good vibe and is usually full of people, which can be a little noisy at times. I feel like I'm picky with Indian food since I grew up with it, and I definitely will be coming back here again!
(4)
Jennifer W.

I highly recommend Mount Everest restaurant. I've been going here for many years, and it is always consistent. There about 14 vegetarian entrees. My favorites are: palak paneer and vegetable jalfrajee. Both of these dishes are excellent, and I find myself ordering them instead of trying new dishes. The most economic way to enjoy this food is to take advantage of the all- you-can-eat lunch buffet which is offered 7 days a week. They always have 4 vegetarian options and a salad bar with fresh fruit. Palak paneer is always one of the buffet choices. I find this food less greasy than many Indian restaurants, and the food is flavorful but not (hot) spicy. It's a comfortable, airy restaurant, and the staff are helpful and efficient.
(4)
Hannah L.

Pretty good stuff, but not the best I've ever had. But the tandoori chicken was really well done.
(3)
C G.

Came for the Sat AM lunch buffet. Great food, friendly service and great value. We especially liked the paneer spinach, chicken tandoori and chef special vegetables.
(5)
Steve N.

Great experience all around. Nice dining room, great food, good service. I will definitely schlep up to Evanston to eat here again. Perfect for a pre-movie dinner too.
(5)
Sharma S.

The momos are really good but other food are a little more than mediocre. Waiters are nice and will come obsessively to fill your glass with water. There are also some annoying and rude and grumpy waiters. For such pricey entrees, it is weird that they don't serve you rice. Overall not bad momos are good.
(3)
Adda D.

I came here after 7 months for lunch buffet. I found the quality of food and service has degraded. I was served by an unfriendly waiter who had a derogatory tone; he was rude to me. As for the food, it was definitely not better than the last time I went there. I don't think I am going there again.
(2)
Brett M.

I went here with my fiance a couple weeks ago. Takeaways: Good food for the price, especially with the cultural spin. The service was best described as attentive and pleasant. You're not going to be floored in anyway at this joint but if a casual sort of dining experience in Nepalese tradition is what you're looking for then I definitely recommend trying Mount Everest out.
(4)
Jeanie P.

One of my favorite restaurants in Evanston! Hearty Indian and Nepalese food that is fresh and flavorful. I tried the saag paneer (spinach with farmer's cheese) and the chicken nepalese stew (ps not a fan of the bones however). Both were savory and delicious, and the naan was phenom. Staff is friendly and helpful~ Can't wait to go back to try the lunch buffet! God just writing this review makes me want to order some!
(4)
Gabe M.

Great place for authentic Nepalese food. Go with some chicken momo's and aloo simi! Good location and good service.
(4)
Candice G.

My main man and I ate here on a cold, wintery, Saturday night and it was just what we needed to nourish up after a long day of traveling, shopping, and shivering. The wait was minimal and the place was a great little romantic surprise. They have a fabulous alcohol selection and their naan is to die for. My Bf and I got a number of dishes, all of which were AMAZING and enormous. One meal + an appetizer is enough to generously feed 3 people. The service was great and all the staff were very attractive. The bathroom is a pain to get to... through the restaurant, back towards the front door, through the foyer, down the stairs, through the private party room (awkward), around the corner, then into the bathroom. They do have an elevator but I think it's only for the handicapped and servers of the private party and I didn't want to appear to be as lazy as I really am. This place was such a great find and great for dates, girls night out, a family meal, groups, you name it. Just try it, I promise you won't be disappointed. PS- plenty of vegetarian options!
(5)
Jeff R.

It is only appropriate that one month before I take off for Nepal that Erica and I meet old friends (the Hirsch's) for dinner at Mt. Everest restaurant in Evanston. I generally enjoy Indian food, though I have not had it in a while and from what I've heard Mt. Everest is as good as any in Chicago. The four of us had a fine meal, lots of good food to share. If this is what I get to look forward to everyday in Nepal, I might come home much heavier than I left. We started with some garlic naan (old school garlic bread) and Keema Samosa (minced lamb inside pastry). Everything after we ordered was family style accompanied with rice and more naan. We each choose a dish: Erica went with Tandori Chicken, I picked Chicken Saag, Stephie ordered Aloo Gobi (cauliflower sauteed) and Joel delighted us with Keema Mutter (minced lamb part II). The serving dishes do not look very big but they provide plenty of food. We only finished one dish, the cauliflower, and took home everything else. My favorite was the minced lamb, which is surprising because I'm not much of a lamb person usually. The chicken saag was tasty, especially the sauce, but the meat was a tad fatty for my taste. I could eat good meat on rice almost every day; throw in some vegetables and that's a balanced diet. Definitely check out Mt. Everest for good and cheap (the entire bill was $80) Indian/Nepali food. I realize ethnic food served in the States in not usually similar to where it came from, but if the style and flavors at Mt. Everest are anything like what I will eat in a month, I will be very full and happy.
(4)
Jonathan Z.

Good food, great selection of veggie foods, but the service can sometimes be a bit spotty.
(4)
O F.

Service is extremely slow and the food is very bland - no flavor. Plus, they charge you for rice! This is the first time I've ever been charged for rice at an Indian restaurant. Will not return.
(1)
Jamie B.

This review is only for the lunch buffet, so don't apply what I say here to their dinner or non-buffet items. Overall I was fairly disappointed. I have had much much better Indian food in the past, and have experienced a lot better Indian buffet's as well. There were a lot of items to choose from, and I tried all of the vegetarian dishes they had out. They were all somewhat lacking in flavor. I understand it's not going to be very spicy when it's a buffet because you need to meet a wide range of tastes, but it should still pack a lot of flavor. I would recommend people pass on the buffet, but I'd be willing to come back and give the dinner a shot since the reviews seem to be a lot better than what I experienced.
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Louise C.

I've NEVER had such pathetically bland Indian food as last night's takeout from Mt.Everest. The sauce tasted like baby food --I doubt they even used garlic or onion in it. Side dishes were just as bad. Boring - boring - boring! Considering how very expensive it was, this was a total ripoff. Never going back.
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Keiko S.

On days when we can't make it to Devon Ave, we go to Mt. Everest. It's the ONLY Indian cuisine restaurant in Evanston that we know of, so we have no other choice. We've only tried their daily lunch buffet, which unfortunately does not entice us to go back for dinner. The bright red tandoori chicken deceivingly lacks flavor, the curries are all quite mild (we like them spicy), and the salad veggies aren't so fresh. You'd wish that at least they could get lettuce that's not turning brown, huh... I find the vegetarian dishes to be tastier than the goat, chicken and other meat entrees, although they're a bit greasy compared to the ones at Southern Indian restaurants. Hmm, maybe I'm just not familiar with the Nepalese cuisine. The waiters are polite and non-intrusive. They have a nice bar serving Indian beers, but I don't see the point of going here just for the drinks.
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Grace L.

One of the best Indian restaurants I've been to since I came to Chicago! The smells and tastes are so rich, none of that watered-down bland stuff. I personally enjoy vegetarian dishes more and sometimes you can get skimped by that. These vegetarian dishes are very filling and eat like a true meal. I go back whenever I get a chance! Also, they have a lunch buffet every day. It's reasonably priced with a decent variety of entrees. If you're new to the Indian food scene, I would recommend it just to get a taste of a variety of dishes so you can call one your own!
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Carol C.

came here for lunch about two weeks ago. what a great place! the food was great, a good variety. i love the atmosphere of the place- clean and casual with nice decor. if you like indian food definitely come here!
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Matt S.

This place is good for eating family style and sharing with your dining companions. I went with two of my best friends and we all got a dish in addition to basmati rice and garlic naan to go with our plates. I'm under the impression that entrees here are not served with bread or rice; you'll have to order them separately. I'm honestly not sure how I feel about that, since I've been to places that also do that, but others where rice or naan came with the dish. Someone enlighten me? Before the meal was served, we were given a delicious crispbread with an assortment of chutneys, which I was a fan of. I then ordered the Aloo Tama Bodi (Nepali) out of sheer curiosity; I think it was the "very popular mountain dish" tagline that drew me in. I really recommend getting it if you're into trying something new and unique. One of my friends ordered the Vegetable Jalfrajee (Indian), which used traditional Indian spices we were familiar with, and my other friend ordered the Palungo Ko Saag (also Nepali), which was a good palate cleanser of sorts since the other two dishes were more heavy. Wouldn't get it again though, seeing as it was just stir-fried spinach with ginger. Really not that impressive. I recommend sticking with the spice-driven dishes. Dinner was a bit pricey (not a Northwestern student, so I couldn't get their discount), but I'd love to try their lunch buffet sometime! Otherwise a solid pick for Indian/Nepalese in the Evanston area.
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Lin T.

First places I ever tried Indian food and it was amazing! I definitely want to come back for the lunch buffet. The chicken curry is so tender and just falls apart.
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Thais A.

Ordered the special for 2. which came with enough food to feed a small family. it was really well seasoned, and everything was perfectly prepared. The restaurant itself is very nice. White table cloth, well dressed waiters etc. But the smell is really intense so you'll come out smelling like food.
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Feisty E.

Jackpot! 1. The Mt Everest now offers Gulab Jamun at the lunch buffet... did my first review do the trick. One must wonder. Or at least it was offered on one Sept Thursday when I visited. Either way. How exciting is that. Oh the yummy, gloppy, honey-tasting little rounds! 2. The naan was much fresher and warm on last 2 visits. I will come back more often now. Did I mention there is free.gulab.jamun at the lunch buffet?? i'm upgrading it to 5 star in value. CORRECTION of 05/01/2012 - the gulab jamun only made appearance at the buffet ONCE.... taking my 5th star back.... We've eaten there at least 5 times in last 4 months - nope... just the red mush and that milky rice thing for dessert. sorry yall. - added spring of 2013. Although gulab jamun is gone from the buffet, we discovered that WEEKEND buffet offers fresh fruit... whaaaat? just for a buck extra. and i'm not talking carboard-like old regular buffet fruit - always sweet and fresh! pineapple, melonss, grapes, strawberies. Go Mt. Everest. We come at least once a month on Sundays now. ONE WISH ONLY - that the tandoori chicken was less salty.... I know making it salty should repel people to consume too much - in theory. However. It can also make someone take one bite and leave a whole piece... seen it happen. I'm just sayin'.
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Emily I.

Had the buffet yesterday. Great service but the food was bland. Husband has had stomach issues since we consumed but I was ok. I would also recommend using the restroom prior to your visit as there's is not in a convenient location or that clean. I would maybe grab takeout there but nothing really sold me to be a loyalist. Lutzzat on Jarvis is the better place to go if you're on the north side.
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Tarra T.

Love me some Indian food - sometimes I think I may be biracial I love it so much! Mt. Everest did not disappoint. Came here with a large group while visiting Evanston and was sat-is-fied!! We ordered a few plates for the table and here are my favorites (of course in order of awesomeness) 1) Veggie Jalfrajee - Don't you love that name "Jalfrajee!" This dish is a staple anytime I'm eating Indian food but you've really go to get the spices right and Mt. Everest did just that! It's a great vegetarian dish with mixed veggies, cottage cheese and flavored with wonderful spices. For my meat eaters - There is also a chicken option but really, you won't even know there isn't any meat in this dish. Be a vegetarian for the evening! 2) Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked in an "exotic" blend of north Indian spices. Do I know the difference between north and south Indian spices you ask? No, absolutely not but I can tell you that the north Indian's got it right on this dish. 3) Aloo Gobi - Cauliflower and potatoes sauteed to "perfection" in mild spices with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. The Gobi is the stuff!! Get you some. The service was just okay and decor pretty random. The place is large enough restaurant for a group of friends but quiet enough for a little date night action. I noticed a large party room on the lower level near the bathrooms that I'm sure you can rent out for larger events. Enjoy this little Evanston jewel next time you're there!
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Colin D.

Excellent restaurant. My wife generally gets butter chicken when we have Indian food, and quality of the dish varies substantially from place to place. I can say without a doubt that this is the best we've had. The vindaloo (my usual go-to dish) is also very good, but I've started to get the butter chicken as well. Service overall is excellent, and they are very attentive on water refills. Only negative I can think is that we've had to wait past our reservation time once or twice. Skip waiting in the crowded doorway - there's a bar tucked away in the back that's much quieter.
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Joan A.

Definitely one of the best restaurants in Evanston. Been here several times, and everything I've tried has been fantastic. For those of you that haven't had Indian cuisine before, this would definitely be a good place to try it. Go for the biryani (spiced rice), baingan bartha (mashed eggplant with tomato, onion, and spices), and their fresh naan! Everybody also loves their samosas, which aren't too spicy.
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Kenny O.

Came here for a little departmental dinner last week. The ambiance: Quite casual. The decor makes you expect the prices to be a bit higher. Overall, nicely themed and handsome restaurant. There were larger parties around us, so the restaurant as a whole was a little on the loud side, but nothing bad. The food: I was looking for my favorite Indian Tandoor staple, Rogan Josh, but I couldn't find it anywhere, so I ordered another lamb dish, Lamb Vindaloo, since I like spiciness. The portion was decent, but it didn't come with naan nor rice, so we ordered enough for the party (of 17?) to share. It was spicy, rich, and the lamb had a good bite to it, while still being decently tender. The rice was standard basmati affair. The naan wasn't as buttery or as crispy as I tend to like it (my go-to place in San Diego essentially dredged their's with clarified butter and seared the outside, but left the inside perfectly tender). The miscellaneous: The location is enviable, being in the heart of downtown Evanston and all. The prices were good. I think we all left paying $20 each after splitting some appetizers, each ordering entrees, and everyone splitting a generous portion of rice and naan. Show your Wildcard, NU students, for 10% off, too.
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Dilip D.

food is okay. ok option in evanston.
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Jacinta W.

Superb, authentic, and delicious! Fast service on a Friday night. And and didn't feel like I wasn't taken care of.
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Sandy N.

I've been here a few times, both lunch and dinner. They have a good variety of food, and it's not too spicy (I'm really sensitive, unfortunately). It's good for groups, pretty roomy. If you're craving Indian food in Evanston, check out Mount Everest.
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Jeff F.

solid indian & vegetarian, high quality with good size portions. Wont be the least expensive you'll find, but high quality and worth going back to
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Jon L.

Excellent lunch buffet, but Tiffin on Devon is the real deal.
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Dee H.

The food is spectacular. It is very fresh and flavorful. The service is friendly. The atmosphere is just OK, but will not interfere with a lovely dining experience. Highly recommend.
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S F.

We needed a place in Evanston that was near an event we were attending after dinner. I typically always look for high rated, reasonably priced restaurants and the reviews looked really good, so obviously this was our date night spot. We briefly looked over their online menu; our mouths started salivating when we saw the "non-vegetarian meal for two." We were seated quickly and our server greeted us shortly after sitting down. We knew what we wanted and ordered the special, which came out hot in less than it took for me to check-in on Facebook. The food was amazing and for two people who skipped lunch, we had leftovers to take home. Will definitely come here again and suggest to anyone who wants amazing Indian/Nepalese food!
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Bina M.

Mount Everest is a gem in Evanston. I loved some of the traditional Nepali dishes on the menu, as well as the Indian. I would highly recommend starting your meal with the chicken momo. The chicken biriyani and chicken tikka masala are both very good. They have a nice selection of vegetarian items, as well. The service is wonderful. They gave me a gift certificate and a dessert on my birthday. I have never been to a restaurant that has done that. The manager and staff are always very kind and welcoming. Good food and great service...I will definitely come again and again!
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Deniz B.

I visited a couple of nights ago for the dinner buffet. It was great! The Chicken Tika Masala was BOMB. Also, they had these great lentil chips that I couldn't get enough of. The service was a tad slow, but honestly, I didn't care too much because it's self service and the food was so good.
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Claudia G.

Absolute heaven! We were actually aiming for another nearby restaurant which was unexpectedly closed. What good fortune as Mount Everest was an amazing find and we will be back, often. The staff is very welcoming and generous with suggestions. We started off with vegetable samosas and then ordered two vegetarian dishes along with the saffron rice (the white rice was offered readily and with a bit of questioning we learned about the delicious saffron rice) and Piyazi Kulcha (basically na'an with onions). Both veggie entrees were yummy. My beau and I were both going to order our own Aloo Tama Bodi, because it sounded so good. Then the waiter encouraged us to diversify so we did and ordered the Jhane Ko Daal as well. We like them both immensely, with the Aloo Tama Bodi being our favorite. Having finished eating and wrapping up the remaining portions (roughly 30%) to go, we agreed the samosas put us over the top. While they were good, we likely won't order them next time to save room for the entrees...and perhaps dessert.
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John W.

If someone you know is afraid to try Indian food or don't like spicy foods, this is the place to take them. We pretty much had stuff from the Indian menu as opposed to the Nepalese menu but the dishes seemed similar. I don't know if its the Nepalese way to take the fire out of the food or this place just knows it is located in white people Mecca and know that they need to tone it down for the suburbanites. That being said, there were a decent portion of Indian people eating in the restaurant. Note: they do not have hard alcohol/spirits. So if you order a Gin and Soda for instance you will probably just end up with a club soda.And when you ask for a lime, you will for some reason get a lemon...There may be some language barriers or perhaps just a hard of hearing waiter. Anyway, the food was all good, everything looked good, it just wasn't quite as spicy as I like it. For instance, the Murgh Makhani was just called Chicken Makhani and wasn't as red as Murgh Makhani. Don't know if those are 2 different dishes and the Chicken Makhani wouldn't have been been as red or spicy in any restaurant but the girlfriends dish was on the mild side too...It didn't have chicken, as opposed to the chicken dishes (inside joke).
(3)
Rick R.

good Indian food but not great. This place get's packed since it's a Northwestern hang out with cheap eats. Service is very friendly and fast. Wear your crappy clothes since you'll come out smellin like curry! I guess it evens out with the cheap price of the food since i have to dry clean my clothes after. :(
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Christine K.

I had the Shrimp Masala which was great if you like some spice and the Chicken Tandoori was moist and flavorful. Also, if you like ginger, the Ginger Naan is delicious to go with every dish.
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Mir J.

As an Indian myself, I am very critical of South Asian restaurants. I'm telling you this because I absolutely love this place. I hadn't ventured into Nepal's culinary delights before so it was a big treat. We tried to order many of the items that were not familiar to us (things found on Devon or in my mom's kitchen). Those Nepalese items were really interesting and delicious. I can't remember exactly what it was called but we started out with a pot sticker dish with Indian spices then moved on to a couple of nepalese traditional curries with parathas. Nepalese food, to me, seems like fusion between Indian and Chinese food--makes sense given the geography. I highly recommend giving this place a try.
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Shuinn C.

Who would have thought there was such a legit gem of Indian food in downtown Evanston? The boy and I have been trying to go to their lunch buffet for the longest time, but we work ridiculous hours (ah the perks of healthcare) and thus we gave up and decided that dinner would suffice, even if we're cheap bastards. We ordered vegetarian samosas, garlic naan, an okra dish called Bindhi Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, and some plain rice. After the slight disappointment that I always get when I see how small the dishes are (I'm a big fatty and like huge servings =)), we dug in and I was in Indian food nirvana. Friggin delicious. Only thing I didn't really like were the vegetarian samosas...too much potato, not enough peas and other stuff. Good size, just not much flavor or variety of filling. Garlic nann- ;akljs;dkf. I want more. Bindhi Masala - you could taste the freshness of this okra. Beautifully made. Chicken Vindaloo - we like it hot hot, and they didn't skimp on the spicy. Good stuff. Would have liked more chicken, less space consuming potatoes, but eh, flavor was yummy. Rice - light, and went great with our flavorful dishes. Had enough left over for an AWESOME lunch the next day too. And there was a 15% off coupon we found on google. Sweet.
(5)
John B.

C and I occasionally eat at Mount Everest, but we order out all the time. The food, IMHO, is as good or better than what we find on Devon. Here's how I hand out the stars: Star 1: The food is excellent. Star 2: The service is always excellent. Star 3: The ambiance is perfectly nice. I will admit it, I like the ambiance at Tiffin (on Devon) better, but this comes in second place. Star 4: They use recyclable to go containers. What?! That's a star? Yes, it's that important. In fact, I've decided that if I find that a restaurant uses styrofoam, I am not going to return. Period. Star 5: The food is excellent. Favorite: Lamb Briani. It's packed with flavor.
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Chenfei L.

That lunch buffet that they have is just wrong. Just gluttonous mayhem. I can't recall having a bad dish here. The place gets crowded quick for good reason. They cook the standard Indian dishes well, but I particularly like the Nepalese cuisine. Goat meat was great.
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Miriam B.

Went to the lunch buffet. The food was very fresh and nicely seasoned and the price was right( only 10). They didn't have a huge selection though and the naan was overbaked.
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Justin W.

I love Nepal, I love Nepali food, and I love this F'ng restaurant. Though their Nepali selections are limited they are amazing and they have incredible Indian dishes as well. This place is the best, from the wonderful staff to the well kept surroundings to simply delicious food. We had an amazing time and I do not have single bad comment I can make, you have to go ASAP.
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Andrew H.

I'll preface this by saying Indian food isn't my favorite, but I have come here for the lunch buffet before and patronized Mt.Everest again today with a friend. Arriving around 12:30, we had to wait 10-15 minutes. The host and overall service was average, the waiting area was insufficient. After being seated, we were quickly given water before we walked to the buffet. The salad bar is what it is, nothing spectacular or fancy. The rest is standard Indian lunch buffet fare. The chicken tikka masala is my favorite. It would be nice if they would have some fruit options, but the dessert rice pudding is enticing enough to skip fruit. The lack of variety is the reason I cannot give Mt.Everest three stars. Indian buffets in Pittsburgh offer twice as much selection and there are less Indians in the entire Pittsburgh region than there were working at Mt.Everest. Overall, it's what you would expect going to any Indian lunch buffet. That is not excluding the lingering odor/fragrance (depending on perspective) that sticks to you and your clothes. I took a shower after returning home.
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Kathy M.

We used to live in Andersonville and never had the opportunity to try Mt. Everest. Now we live in the Boston area and were in the Chicago area for a few days, staying in Evanston, so we decided to give Mt. Everest a try: Meh..... We have an absolutely FABULOUS Indian restaurant in Salem, MA just 10 minutes from home and, during dinner, both my husband and I said that our place in Salem didn't have to worry about competition! First, the papadum was rather tasteless, so I was concerned with the first bites of the meal. Then the naan was not particularly fresh....it had been made earlier and wasn't nice and warm with a lovely soft center (as it could be). Plus, there was no yogurt for lassi (big disappointment.....I really must learn to make it at home!). I wasn't very hungry, so I just ordered the assorted appetizers. All of the items were dry and all the meat was overcooked. 'Nuf said there. My husband had the boti kabab masala and he also said, "Meh...." Service was ok.... They certainly didn't go overboard on the spices and we didn't think to mention that they could make it medium. Consequently, dinner was basically dry and bland......the bland was our fault, but not the dry. Bottom line: won't be back.....
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Ngoc H.

Came here for dinner one very random night, I've had better in Evanston to be honest. The chicken jalfriezie was alright, and the garlic naan smelled a whole lot better than it tasted. The decor and staff are very nice but I don't think I'll be returning despite their ridiculously reasonable dinner prices. Parking is always bad in Evanston so the walk was understandable.
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Tina R.

I really liked their lamb and okra dishes. I think the food here is really tasty and the buffet is a great deal! However, I think it is a little bit overpriced when it is not buffet.
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Erin B.

ohmigoodness. My girlfriends and I spent an afternoon shopping in the burbs, and were dying of hunger. Instead of making it back to the city, we opted for this gem. I was the only one in our group who hadn't eaten here before, and as I had my first bite of the lamb saag, I wondered what the F was wrong with me and why I hadn't been here sooner. Garlic Naan & Paneer Naan were to die. As were the samosas, chicken tikka masala and every nibble of my friend's dishes. Best part? The end when our server asked us if we were Northwestern Students. We're not, and told him that, but he gave us the 10% discount anyway. Delicious food AND being mistaken for a 19 year old? I'm officially hooked.
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Scott H.

Pretty solid Northern Indian / Nepalese cuisine in Downtown Evanston. I must admit that in several visits I've never actually ordered off the menu and have always enjoyed the instant gratification of the lunch buffet, so please consider this a review for the buffet only. While the selection and quality of the food are quite satisfactory, Mount Everest simply doesn't hold a candle to some of my usual haunts (Aroma in Vernon Hills and India House in Buffalo Grove) who regularly offer twice as many entrees and much fresher-tasting naan. Having Mount Everest in the town I call home is a definite plus, though, and I'll continue to return when the urge strikes and I'm in Evanston.
(3)
Sophie W.

Food Okay. Environment good. Service is awful. No one says hello to you and basically they just want you to leave as soon as you finish even there are a lot of empty tables.
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Jonathan C.

Its sooo good. Its so good to get the non-veg sampler. Its $30 and comes with like 4 or 5 dishes. Last time I asked if I can get some hot sauce on the side for it (the sampler patter is all mild but flavorful). So I was expecting some chili sauce (or pieces) to mix into the meal. They gave me this warm curry sauce that was thick and hearty. It was like a stew with little veggies and such. It was no charge which was pretty cool. And you need to get the Masala Chai. it is the best chai I have ever drank.
(5)
K T.

I have been a customer for several years and love this restaurant. As a lifelong vegetarian, I am very particular about my food. I have always been treated very well each time I arrive and sometimes feel like I am being given extra, preferential treatment because I attend so frequently, which I did at one point, being 2 or 3 times a week, so I was able to experience the food and service on a regular basis. The atmosphere is what brings me to the restaurant and even when it is busy, I feel comfortable, but prefer when it is quiet. As a confirmed people watcher, I rate the other customers a solid 4 stars on the scale of interesting. And yes, there are special tables where anything can happen on your blind date, but that is my secret!! The former head chef has left, and as much as we miss him, the quality of food is still wonderful. I almost feel like family, but so should you. The trip downstairs to the bathroom is extra fun, especially for kids. Remember to use the stairs unless you are disabled or just lazy and hold the handrail!!! {You may get stuck in the elevator}. Downstairs is a room reserved for parties, but peek in on your way to the bathroom sometime and see the cool mural on the back wall. Extra points if you dare to flip on the lights by the bar and see it lit up! Just go there, have fun and tip them well. They try very hard to please you as a customer and that is what is important.
(5)
M R.

It has become one of my favorite places in Evanston. It has one of the best lunch specials in town. Not the cheapest, but the fact that it is buffet style is a big, big plus. I would always recommend it.
(5)
Allison S.

Really good indian food! The best is the buffet. They have a great variety of stuff always including fried veggies, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and veggies. There is a salad bar area with sauce, and they always give you a lot of naan. The service is always attentive, and I love coming here! Definitely recommended for indian food if you are in the area!
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Jesse A.

I had a splendid quick dinner here tonight! It made us all so happy and glowy and full of Nepalese/Indian tucker. We ordered various vegetable curries, of all different kinds, and each was distinct and made us all fall in love with CAULIFLOWER again. Oh cauliflower, i forgot about you! I promise I won't forget you again. We were most satisfied. The service was fast, friendly and gorgeous (um, literally). I can't speak for how this place cooks meat, since we didn't have any, but for a quick, delicious veggie meal, we were thrilled. The Naan was superb. The price in the end? $15 each, including tip - and we were absolutely STUFFED with yummy food.
(5)
Steve J.

WOW !!! I came to Mt. Everest with my Girlfriend and her Mom for the first time. She told me it was good, but nothing could prepare me for just how good and authentic it truly is! Generally it's a great place for groups to share different entrees. Each order is more than enough food! The food came out on hot plates, Steaming and Still Cooking!!! Chicken, Lamb, Everything was delicious! The service was friendly and efficient, I cant wait to return! Weekend brunch/lunch All you can eat buffet before 3pm is the way to go.
(5)
Allyson R.

Over the years, I have had some terrible Indian food; most due to the fact that it was intimidating and often unidentifiable. After a recommendation of a co-worker, I made the trek to Mount Everest with my culinary cohort. She and I were elated! The service was overly attentive, infact, i was afraid that the water boy was paid only per glass he pored. We opted to order the "meal for two' in hopes of trying everything. It was nearly impossible to decide otherwise. Every dish was perfectly spiced and flavoured. We completed the meal with an included dessert of a fragrant rice pudding. If they would have given me a vat, I would have eaten it just out of sheer joy despite being happily stuffed. I would highly reccomend this restaurant and will be returning!
(4)
Sarah K.

I have been here for dinner and for the lunch buffet. Dinner was pricey for the serving size and the service was slow. The food was ok, but nothing special The lunch buffet has generally fresh food, but I think it should be priced slightly lower (the prices went up last year I think). They are slow to come around with the Naan and to refill the water.
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Mike T.

I was not very impressed with the service. The couple of times we went, I did not feel very welcome. I thought the food is pretty typical for the price point but nothing too memorable. They did have a special dinner during one night we went and we thought that was a good deal.
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Pamela P.

Went there on a frigid Saturday evening and the place was hotter than Hades. I mean there was a line out the door and the restaurant was packed like a sardine can. We had three different waiters but they each seemed to know what they were doing or what we ordered. We ordered the veggie sampler for two. The food was just ok. The sauces were really heavily fattened up with some fats and had way too much salt. The naan was delicious but also greasy. We were really hurried throughout dinner and the waiters seemed happy to have people to just eat and get out. Disappointing especially when I really wanted to try an after dinner tea...Oh well. There's not many really good Indian/Nepalese restaurants in Evanston so might be headed there again soon!
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Laila C.

The lunch buffet is a great deal! their green chutney is fabulous on almost anything they offer! I love getting the buffet because despite eating a quite a lot of indian restaurants, I'm still often hesitant to order anything not chicken tandori, a vindaloo, a paneer or some curry dish. Indian buffets are my favorite because I don't have to commit! I can try everything and be soo satisfied! Mt. Everest is reasonably priced and I think the only indian restaurant in Evanston. Since I don't live in Evanston anymore, I don't really see a reason to go back. but if you live in Evanston, it's still a great place to eat at!
(4)
Anne K.

I wanna like you so much, especially since you're the only Indian place in Evanston...and Skokie is bereft of Indian restaurants. There is a sever lack of spice in the food. I was really disappointed the first time I ordered the veg thali. The flavor could have been kicked up a notch, too. I ran into many a piece of cardamom, but very little onions/garlic. I guess this is beneficial to my boyfriend, but not so much to my tastebuds. I asked for my (2nd visit) thali "spicy" a couple days ago... and got the mattar paneer, dal makhani and palak paneer full of hot chili powder. I guess that's better than nothing, except it wasn't exactly a flavorful heat. It kind of sits there burning the tip of your tongue. It's as if the cook threw the powder in at the end as an afterthought. Also, I'm not a big fan of blatantly frozen peas/carrots in the rice. I think I really loved it when I was a kid because it was colorful, and but now it's less appetizing because you can taste the old-ness. If you go, order the plain basmati! Enough of the bad, now onto the good! The waitstaff were friendly, and service overall was pretty excellent. The kheer was very nice, and was the best part of my meal! I kind of enjoy the texture of their paneer, which is tougher than I'm used to. Oh, and I can't forget the buttery naan. My friend was pretty pleased with his Nepalese chicken dish...I believe it was the Kukhura Ko Masu. I don't think I'm coming back here unless desperation sets in. The extra 10 minutes to Devon are totally worth it.
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Reina L.

We come here once in a while, and bring our friends who are interested in trying Indian cuisine for the first time. I like their selection of vegetarian dishes, and the fact that the food is not overwhelmingly spicy, yet it is full of flavor to enjoy till the last bite.
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Andrea G.

Not only is the food great but the service is fantastic. When a waitress accidently dropped some dishes near our table, they were SO nice about it and brought us dessert. The next time we went - 3 months later - the waiter not only remembered us but remembered what my boyfriend ordered. I highly recommend the grilled goat appetizer: it takes a while and usually comes out after the entree but it's really really good!
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Dayna S.

Decided to step out of Chicago for the evening and head to Evanston for dinner and a movie. First of all, what a cute little town with all the shops...I would consider moving to this area! We decided on Mt. Everest because we had the Restaurant.com gift cert. Overall, it was a great experience! The service was great, the place was packed, and the food was delicious! We ordered garlic naan (Amazing), Shrimp Pakora App. (not such a big fan), Whole Tandoori Chicken (very good), and Chicken Tikka Masala (Yummy)! This was my bf's first time having Indian food and he absolutely loved it! I thought everything was wonderful as well, and the service made it even better! I'd definitely go back the next time I'm in Evanston.
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Ben A.

We met up with a friend for lunch here and all ate from the buffet. It was pretty tasty and reasonably fresh considering we ate at 1:45. The bread was brought to our table instead of being part of the buffet. Overall I would say the food rates at 3.5 or 4 but loses points for the bread and lack of choices at the buffet.
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Eliza Z.

They have a pretty solid lunch buffet here. I've never come for dinner, so I can't comment on the dinner menu. But there's always a pretty good variety of entrees for the lunch buffet (it leans heavily towards vegetarian). They always have vegetable pakora, which I love and tastes amazing dipped in their variety of chutneys. Service is sometimes a little slow, even when it's not super busy, but it's a good deal, so if I'm craving Indian for lunch, I come here.
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Beckie M.

The vegetable pakora, garlic naan, palaak paneer and vegetable jalfreji are delicious. I'm not such a fan of some of the other vegetarian dishes, and the ambience isn't great, but it's definitely nice to have a decent Indian option in Evanston. It's pretty weird that they have a "ladies' night" drink special, but I enjoyed my free mango lassi.
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B B.

Terrific lunch buffet. I'll keep going back for that. Ordering off the menu for dinner, though, was a little pricey and not the best Indian food I've ever had; the wait-staff was less than attentive, and had to be called over for water and the check.
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Claudine G.

I do like this place however I feel a little bit like its very Americanized Indian/Nepalese Food. I am a fan of Indian food and eat it quite frequently. One of my best friend is Nepalese so I also understand all their flavors and spices. For me, it doesn't have enough flavor or that something is always missing. I've had their Mutter Paneer and its watered down. I also ask for spicy and well...let's just say that all I tasted was pretty much chili powder rather than the flavor of the sauce, paneer, and cilantro. The chili powder overpowered everything and I usually LOVE spicy food, but this one was like taking a spoonful of chili powder in my mouth. I've tasted many of their chicken dishes and again it's missing an ingredient. It doesn't have that savory bite I'm looking forward for. Maybe I should stick to beef next time. Which is why I need to talk about their goat meat. I love goat and grew up eating it. Their goat is seasoned very well, perfect flavor, not missing anything, however the meat is not cook tender enough. Goat is one of those meats that need to cook for a very very long time in order to get that pulled-pork effect, much like lamb. It's worth a taste, but please bring a toothpick with you. Two things I do love is their Samosa and garlic naan. Just taste it and I promise you, it's pretty damn good. Also try their lunch buffet. When you're craving something different for lunch around the Evanston area, you'll get your moneys worth here. Just don't be too picky. Mount Everest is a local spot for me, but it's not something that I'd run into immediately if I'm craving Indian food. Once in a while is good or if I'm introducing someone fairly new to Indian/Nepali cuisine.
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Manda J.

What is Nepalese food? Good stuff, go here and try some if you're in Evanston (and you already know you like Indian food). I haven't been in for the lunch buffet but love to sample everyone at my table's dinner orders. It's a pretty casual, well-priced place but feels upscale with white tablecloths and good wait service. Be aware of the spicy- they know how to do it and will adjust accordingly if you have a preference.
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Alex G.

Clearly not the best Indian food in Chicago, but not bad! Pretty inconsistent service - I have been multiple times and only once had an even reasonable service experience. The atmosphere lacks somewhat as well - for the location and price, I would prefer a cleaner feel. However, some of the dishes are fantastic and the naan is out of this world. As a bonus, the lunch buffet is fantastic and a steal at $11.
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Jennifer E.

There was an exceedingly long wait time (40+ minutes) despite there only being 4 other tables. On top of this, the food was terrible: we got chicken in bone but it really should have been called bones with chicken as there was very little meat. They also charged us THREE DOLLARS for rice which should always come complimentary with the type of meal they were serving. I will definitely not be coming back here.
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Jims L.

I lived in New Delhi for three months, and this was the first time I had Indian food in over a year. I'd simply never been used to craving Indian food and when I came upon this place randomly (for all the times I've walked down Church St I would have never guessed that Mt Everest served Nepali/Indian cuisine) in my nostalgia I decided to order the favs from my trip. I got tandoori chicken, panak paneer, the non-veggie samosas, garlic naan, and was thrilled to see gulab jamen in the desserts section. AHH I was soo excited (I ordered take out) when I was driving there; I literally ran to the restaurant and was antsy while waiting for it to come out; I was remembering good times on my trip as I was on my way back to my room and couldn't waiiiiiiiiiit to dig in. I was sooooo disappointed. The food was just okay and not at all fulfilling in my anticipation. How can you mess up garlic naan? For the entire meal I was just trying to convince myself that it was just as good as I remember; but the next day I didn't even want to eat it for left overs... Maybe next time I want to walk down memory lane I'll try it on Devon St.
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DBIGCAT C.

Excellent food, very good service! if you are looking for a different style of food, this is the place to go!
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Mark G.

I kinda have a dog named Mo Mo so there was no way I was passing up a chance to try a Mo Mo. They were made of chicken and scrumptiously delicious. We also tried the non-vegetarian value platter. They have three value platters to choose from. The two chicken dishes were great. Flavor full, tender and delicious with just the right spice. The vegetarian dish and rice were great. My only complaint was the service and the lamb. I know it is not supposed to taste like shoe leather but it kinda did. Maybe I will try to goat next time or substitute the lamb for something else. As far as service it is super friendly and prompt once they get going but this night the place was busy. Problem was the waiter made us sit without bread or drinks for about 20 minutes then tried to talk us out of the mo mos because they take 15 minutes. I would totally go back and do things a little differently. I will be sure to write another review when I revisit.
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Lawrence H.

I probably should put off this review until I've had dinner there, but one must go with the experience one has had, not the one I'm looking forward to. I arrived at Mount Everest looking forward to sampling some exotic cuisine, as the posting seemed to offer Himalayan and Tibetan dishes, as well as Indian and Pakistani fare. Alas, those are dinner offerings; the lunch choice is the buffet, sporting more pedestrian cuisine. I was seated right away, towards the tail end of the lunch hour, and had a nice basket of fresh-baked warm flatbread set on my table before long. The only menu on my table was for wines; I thought perhaps menus would arrive once my lunch companion got there. Nope; once she arrived, we were told, politely, to help ourselves to the buffet (which I'd noticed everyone else was doing). There was a decent salad bar, with colorful veggies and 2 dressings to choose from. The entrees consisted of mainly chicken variations, a rice-and-peas combo, battered fried vegetables and a form of thin pita-like bread. It might have helped the presentation had we arrived earlier; later in the lunch shift as it was, I didn't see anyone come out and replenish the buffet choices. Having smelled that wonder curry-like scent permeating the room, I was expecting some fairly spicy fare, but my selections, while palatable, seemed unusually flavorless. I've had Indian food before, many times, and generally love the bite and difference you get from American fare; strangely, the lunch buffet here didn't measure up to what I was hoping for. With no menu, our drink choices were delivered verbally, by people with fairly heavy accents, making it a bit tough to discern what we were being offered. I caught the word 'coffee' from my server, and ordered that; my friend had tea. The wait staff was attentive and not cloying; our water glasses were refilled regularly. There were 2 dessert choices from the buffet; a sweet cream and fruit melange that was very tasty, and vermicelli (which I did not sample). All in all, I'd say Mount Everest deserves a 2nd try from us, mainly to take a shot at the dinner menu. It wasn't bad enough to not recommend (and judging by the 90% full it got, many like its fare), just a little less than I'd hoped for.
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Mathew K.

Their Tandori Chicken is amazing, moist, flavorful and aromatic, the buffet is where it's at to try almost everything this restaurant has to offer, the pice is great, the wait-staff and atmosphere is wonderful and you're right in the heart of down-town Evanston, it's definitely a wonderful find!
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Shelli S.

I am not an expert of what constitutes good Indian food but the food here is excellent. I ordered Baigan Bharata-eggplant roasted in tandoor mashed and blended in a rich mixture with herbs and spices. I requested it spicy and it was perfect. I also had garlic naan which was superb dipped in the eggplant. My husband ordered Lamb in a creamy tomato sauce that was wonderful as well. The Kheer- rice with milk, raisons and almonds dessert was a nice ending to a flavorful meal. They have a decent wine and beer menu as well as non alcoholic drinks.
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Mark F.

I love this place, whenever we're craving Indian food we always go here. There is also always a restaurant.com coupon to use if I remember.
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Meghan B.

I reeeeaaally like this place. We only make it here once or twice per year, usually before or after the one or two movies we see per year, but it's always been a really pleasant experience coupled with great food. I order a malai kofta whenever it's available, and last night was no exception. It was actually a little gummy, but my malai kofta has been gummy EVERYWHERE lately --I'm beginning to suspect it's some kind of supplier issue. But the sauce was excellent --deep and rich, with a mild spice. I could drink the stuff --I very nearly do. Pairs great with garlic nan. My fiance has tried a number of other dishes here, and has always been pleased. Great vegetarian options, and the food is consistently fresh and never one-dimensional. One note of caution: Might be worth double-checking the wine, if you order it. We ordered a bottle of Gewurtztraminer (a steal at $22) because it sounded perfect with the food. I ordered it, and the waiter asked to see the list to confirm. He said something like "Oh, the Chateau de (brand name)..." I said yes. When the wine came, I saw that it was white, and it was Chateau de (whatever) and didn't think twice about it. It was good, but it was in fact the Chateau de (Blahbuhteblah) Chardonnay, which not only didn't pair as well but was also $5 more for the bottle. My fault as much as his. But next time I'll double check that they bring what we wanted. In all, amazing food, friendly staff, warm environment.
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Jeff G.

went for lunch buffet during the week. it was all right, but not above average. selection was somewhat limited. kind of pricey (around or slighty over $10). i don't think they had any dal!
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Leah C.

the only buffets i enjoy are indian food ones... i can never decide what i want to order and because the flavors are so strong, my palate likes to mix up the tastes and buffets allow me to do that! we like mount everest because it's clean, in a great neighborhood (downtown evanston... just blocks away from my favorite bakery - bennison's!) and the food in the buffet is always fresh, well maintained (never looks picked over) and there is never that "film" of grease floating on top of the curries. we would give this place 5 stars if they kicked up the heat just a notch. we know that they try to cater to all heat levels by making their dishes mild (and there is a full "bar" of condiments to spice it up). we also know that when we want "real heat" to head out to devon for a heartier meal. lots of families and students come to enjoy this daily buffet ($10.95 pp on weekends).
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Chris C.

Big Fan of this place... although it's apparently becoming "known" and wait times are increasing a bit. Their lunch buffett is very solid, with a great selection of offerings. And, their entrees & appetizers are "very good" to "great" - lamb, chicken, vegetarian - you name it. I've been to several places on Devon, and keep coming back to Mt. Everest. Only downside is the Evanston-istas(!), but the food is more than worth it.
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Jesse S.

Went to Mt. Everest for the second time this Thursday night with a former classmate/buddy from the office. We wanted to spend some time catching up, and this is one of the nicer spots nearest to the NU campus. We split chicken tikka masala and baigan bartha, as well as an order of yummy naan. The chicken was saucy and tender, yum, and the eggplant was standard. Delish! The masala tea is quite good. Good company, too! The first time I went, we ordered two of the combination plates for 5-6 people, and still had plenty of food left over. Everything was pretty tasty, if I recall correctly. I mean, the thing with Indian food (in my experience at least) is that it's reasonably consistent across different restaurants, so I find it hard to judge. I mean, I like spicy food! Wanna eat it! When I eat it I am happy. I don't think I've ever had BAD Indian food. And if I did, it certainly wasn't here. (I mean, there is always the risk of devastating aftereffects, but these were reasonably minimal compared to most curry-laden experiences.) AHEM... Plus, this is a little bit more upscale, and quieter than the spots on Devon. Service is attentive, too. I've yet to try any of the Nepalese dishes, basically because whenever I end up here, I can't get past the yummy dishes that I've had before and REALLY wanna eat. Maybe someday... and maybe I'll hit the lunch buffet sometime, too.
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Amy W.

Like all Indian restaurants, this place has plenty of vegan options, so I had a lot to choose from! I was also pleased with how flexible the restaurant was in terms of removing cheese from certain dishes, etc. The only gripe I had was in terms of the seating; we were near the bar, so it was really crowded, and I was getting bumped into by NU students while I was eating. The food, however, was really great!
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Kim P.

I've only been to Everest twice, but on both occasions the service was painfully slow. Both times the dining room was hardly half full. We were seated right away, but it took at least ten minutes for our waitress to take our drink order, and another five for her to appear with them. From the time we were seated to when the food came to the table was about 40 minutes. BUT! The food is delicious and worth the wait. So come when you have time on your side because you aren't going to be able to get in and out quickly if you need to (unless you go to the buffet). We love the garlic naan and the samosa. The puffs are flakey and crispy on the outside and warm and soft and slightly sweet on the inside. I like the way the dishes come out in those little tin containers. At first I thought it didn't look like much food, but my eyes were bigger than my stomach because we left completely satisfied. I love the lamb curry and my boyfriend really likes the masala tea. Oh, and if you have the Entertainment 2007 coupon book, there's a buy one entree get one free in it. That's what got me in the first time. The food is a good value regardless, but everyone can appreciate a bargain. I know I do. I think the next time I go I'll make a point of doing the buffet.
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Andrew W.

I've had better naan, but the chicken vindaloo was fantastic and spicy like it should be. Also a fav was the eggplant!
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Christine B.

I've been coming to Mount Everest for years but have never posted a review before. I noticed some recent posts which were negative and wanted the current reviews to more accurately reflect the experience you would have dining at Mount Everest. I was here for the lunch buffet today and also three times for dinner this month. The food is delicious and everything is always great. I enjoy coming with friends and sharing food so that I get to try new dishes that I normally might not order, discovering new favorites in the process. My favorite items are the vegetable pakora, mutter paneer, bhindi masala, chicken shahi korma, chicken vindaloo, and the boti kabab masala. For dessert I love the kheer, gulab jamun, and of course, a masala tea. The lunch buffet is an excellent bargain for the food offered and I am always able to find multiple options that I love. Everything at Mount Everest is so good the only problem is I end up eating too much! The staff are definitely attentive, but never would I say that they are intrusive, overbearing, pushy, or suffocating (as was specifically stated in a previous review). In fact, all the wait staff are extremely courteous, polite and friendly. I look forward to my next visit, which, if I'm lucky, will be within the week!
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Don B.

Recently came here for the lunch buffet. The tandoori chicken was tender and delicious, and the food all around was excellent. The service was friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable.
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Simona L.

i love this place ! My husband wanted to try this place for a long time, but I've never had indian food before and wasn't sure if i wanted toeven try it. But i'm glad that i did ! The food is just awesome... And they have this bread they call garlic naan, which is just amazing, and i couldn't get enough of it. The reataurant itself, the decor is just so beuatiful. We go there alll the time since we live in Evanston, so it's just a nice walk from our condominiun.
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Dave T.

I haven't eaten here within the past year, but it was part of the rotation of restaurants when I worked in Evanston. I am a pretty big fan of Indian food, and this was the place to go when you wanted some naan, tandoori chicken, chana masala, and other classic Indian and Pakistani dishes. I used to go here with the DBA from the company I worked for, and he is Pakistani. I liked the food and it was definitely up to his standards. He's a Lakers fan so we'd always talk hoops over lunch and I had to bust on him for being an LA fan. The lunch buffet is a good deal, although the food is obviously better if you order it fresh (ie, if you order from the menu, not the buffet). So if you are on the far northside and have your choice as far as travelling to get the best Indian food, go to Devon Avenue and check out Tiffin or Hema's. But if you cannot travel or don't have the time to do so Mount Everest is a fine alternative.
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Dee W.

Came here for the lunch buffet - it was $8.95 which was really enjoyable. At first the selection didn't look like much - a salad bar to your right and the Indian food in the middle and on the left with two choices for dessert. Their tandori chicken was okay - a little dry but then, they had another tandori chicken in curry which was pretty good. They had a couple stews that were pretty good, too. The curries were all mild and not terribly spicy (which is fine with me), but my friend claimed that the rice and breads/nans were really good (I was trying to low carb it) and their dessert was good, too. Service was decent but the food was good, but be forewarned to smell like curry for the rest of the day if you do come here for lunch!
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Eric M.

I am a big fan of ethnic cuisines as it give me the opportunity to try something different for a change. Indian food is of particular interest to me as it is very flavorful, full of tasty spices, and is always new and interesting. I went to Mount Everest with a friend sometime back and really enjoyed it, but there are some particulars to understand. Like some other Asian Cuisines (I'm looking at you, China, Korea, and Vietnam), Indian food is best eaten in sizable groups. Dishes, while tasty, tend to be large portions of one dish which can get boring own, but is great if you have enough people with you that you can all get something different and share. So if you can, go with a group and have everyone order something different and just enjoy a bit of each. Mt. Everest tries to cope with this issue by offering a meal for two, of sorts. It is a number of different offerings, rice dishes, meats, sauces, etc, all in slightly smaller portions, offered up at the center of the table and costing a touch under $20 a person. If you are going as a pair, I HIGHLY recommend taking this route. It is worth the extra cash (if you skip a drink and just have water, you're basically paying the same as you would for a regular entree) to enjoy the many flavors, and all of them are good. Don't feel like this is a romantic couples thing either, I went with a guy friend and this was just a good way to enjoy a hearty meal. The decor is warm, with soft lighting, wood tables and chairs, and trinkets and other items hinting at the Indian/Mongolian theme of the eatery. The service was prompt and friendly and the food was brought out at the right pace to allow us to eat at a nice pace without being overwhelmed with dishes or being unable to eat other plates before they got cold. Overall, if you are looking for pretty good Indian/central Asian cuisine in Evanston, check this place out. And if you can, go with a group.
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Peter L.

The meat-eater's dinner for two was sweet. I take pride in eating large quantities, but in the end I had to give in and take some home (it was her fault). The food was great -- there was a significant amount of meat, as promised. The prices are marginally high, but comparable to other places I guess. The service was great, the decor was normal-to-nice, some of the older people were dressed up. I will be going back.
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Ray A.

This is my favorite restaurant in Evanston by FAR. The food is consistently amazing, I haven't had one dish that I didn't LOVE. My favorite are the samosas and the palak paneer. The service is great and if you're a loyal customer you get freebies sometimes, and NU students get 10% off takeout and delivery (not sure about dining-in). I highly recommend this place, you can't go wrong if you like Indian food!
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Chris W.

Delicious, just-right-spicy Indian food with a slight something-different that I can only attribute to Nepaleseness. The lunch buffet has climbed in price a bit in recent years, but if you fast for 6-8 hours beforehand, it remains a great value. The naan is consistently less overcooked than at several Devon establishments I have been known to frequent, which I heartily appreciate. Also an excellent location for a mid-day beer.
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Rudy W.

never had a Nepalese restaurant, so I give this one a shot. trying a bunch of dishes, and they are really good. i guess the food are very close to indian food and they are taste. yum....
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William L.

It was good, but I don't really have a basis for comparison because I had never had Nepalese or Indian. My wife and I ordered the sampler platter, which I would highly recommend if you really don't know what you like and dont like. There were some hits, but oh, there were some misses, too. With so many restaurants around, I probably would not go again, but it was good food and good service.
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Tracy K.

I really liked the food here, but I was turned off by the staff. Maybe its just assumed that anyone who comes in during lunchtime is here for their lunch buffet. We, however, were not. We received no menus and had to use the take-out menus to order from. We were ignored by the waiter until he realized that we had not gotten up and attacked the buffet. And silly me thought when asked "rice or bread?" that a) it came with the entree and b) we were to choose one or the other because only two choices were presented. Yeah, well.. I was wrong. I'm a little irked too that several types of rice were available and the waiter did not point that out and went beyond a basic side of basmati. Whatever though, it was tasty. Their bathrooms would be much, much nicer if they came equipped with toilet paper. Maybe its worth it to come here for the Nepalese food, but if I want Indian food, I can get better food with better service for less money on Devon.
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Vik D.

Cons: Absolutely no change in the lunch buffet layout since July 2008. Not once. The mutton dish is mostly filled with bones and very little meat. The pulao is probably using frozen vegetables you get at walmart. Pros: Gulab Jamuns are off the hook. Pakodas are awesome. Waiters are alright.
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Jane M.

The food here is fantastic. Period. I love Devon st, and this is every bit as fine and loads closer to where I stay than anything I can get there. It is, alas, pricey as most Indian is. But for the money you get lovely atmosphere, excellent service, and really, REALLY good food. And? They have some Nepali dishes. Which makes me very happy, as I am a huge fan of variety. Because much as I love Indian food, I get tired of the same handful of dishes that most places serve because Americans have become familiar with them. India is an enormous country with lots of regional variations in cuisine that has influenced the surrounding areas and *their* various regional cuisines, and I for one am partial to places that represent all that wonderful variety. As a side note, the staff has always been amazing. They once went out of the way to deliver an emergency side dish to a dinner party I was throwing. I'm well out of their delivery area, btw. But when I was asking about when I should place the order for pick up so I could time it right, they told me they'd go ahead and deliver to me anyway so I wouldn't have to step away from the stove or my guests. Service that goes the extra mile always wins in my book. So Mount Everest, thumbs way up.
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Jesster A.

Only been here for the lunch/brunch buffet which I really love. The selection may look a bit skimpy but it's quite varied and very good There's excellent chicken and goat/lamb "stews" for meat eaters as well Tandoori chicken. Good rice, breads and several vegetable stews as well as a salad bar. At lunch (during buffet hours) the place is always busy and there may be a short wait for a table. I agree about the water which is an essential to accompany your meal.
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Nastassia J.

4 stars for a great lunch buffet. Been here several times and always leave so full i'm waddling back to work. Yah not a pretty picture, but worth it for some really good food. The naan is not the best though, but everything else is top notch.
(4)
Steve T.

Large menu. The price was right. Nice mix of Indian and Nepalese. The wine selection and beer selection was excellent. The food service was quick. The wait staff gracious. We forgot our camera and they had it safe for us.
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Swapna P.

The food is pretty sub par compared to other Indian restaurants that are relatively nearby (think Devon). It is definitely way, waaaaaaay too overpriced and offers very little variety in its menu. The food is really quite Americanized (too saucy or too sweet) so if you're going to Northwestern and have never had Indian food before, this is a good place to try to wet your palette and get a feel for it. But definitely don't believe it's authentic. I'm also getting the feeling that they're ripping off the customers by charging more and simultaneously increasing the sauce to protein ratio in most of their dishes.
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Brian L.

Had a fantastic meal here with friends- the restaurant itself is pretty nice and the food, from appetizer to dessert, was very solid. Not a particularly good value (especially as Indian food goes) but it provides something different than the countless asian noodle places scattered around Evanston, and we all left fully satisfied.
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Adj F.

Only been here for the lunch buffet, it's a very solid buffet for the price. Matter of fact, it's the only place I go for the buffet in the Evanston area. The restaurant is clean and spacious. The buffet generally consists of a salad bar, 3-4 veggie selections, 2-3 meat selections, 1-2 things of dessert. They have curry goat on buffet is one of my favorite. The items on the buffet don't change often which would be a good thing if you know exactly what you're craving. Naan is served separately to your table. Overall the food tastes great. If they had the buffet in the back and basically just serve me a plate as if it were ordered food, i'd still be ok. It can get crowded during lunch hours. Otherwise, really no negative points.
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Bina P.

We were immediately greeted and shown to a table when we came in on a Monday evening. We received complimentary papad with sweet and spicy chutneys. We ordered the Garlic Naan with Paneer Makhani and sweet Lassi. Everything was good! And so was the ambiance! There was melodious flute music on, and vibrant paintings on the walls. As we had attempted to get hold of our server, another had noticed us and asked if he could help with something. He was happy to let our server know that we wanted another order of garlic naan. We were very full to even consider the dessert menu our server offered us. If you're in Evanston and you're craving Indian or Nepali food made well, this place is for you!
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Mindy H.

I've only been to Mt. Everest for the lunch buffet, which is more than amazing. At $10.95 on weekdays and $11.95 on weekends, the lunch buffet is a pretty good deal considering you get to stuff your face with as much Indian and Nepalese food as you want. To be honest, everything I've tried here during the lunch buffet has been delicious, although my absolute favorite is the chicken makhani (which I always make sure to get an entire separate plate of). Mt. Everest offers a very wide variety of food, including chicken tandoori, papadum, and if you're lucky, goat biryani! Once you return to your table with a heaping plate of curry and basmati rice, there will be a piping hot basket of garlic naan waiting for you. I'm getting extremely hungry writing this review, so I'll wrap it up - if you're a fan of Indian and/or Nepalese cuisine, the lunch buffet here will not disappoint you. I have yet to come here for dinner, but I imagine it will be just as good!
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Tiff T.

Love this place- food, atmosphere, location, and service. Made me learn to like (almost love) Indian food. Didn't have a favorable opinion about Indian food until my boyfriend brought me here and introduced me to this place. Would love to go again .
(5)
S S.

Three of us arrived for dinner on a busy Saturday night. Tables were filled, as usual. After 10 minutes at the entry, somebody showed up to greet us. We were asked to wait at the bar, where nobody was serving. Our table was soon ready. After another long wait for a server, we ordered momo appetizer. It was fabulous. Then we waited a very long time for one of the many staff walking around and around to take our dinner order. As usual, the food was delicious and fresh and a bit over priced. And as usual the service was awful, inattentive and disorganized.
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Dev S.

I am from out of town visiting family and my uncle took me here for the lunch buffet. I live in Dallas where there is a large South Asian population with many Indian restaurants. Some good and mostly bad. The lunch buffet at Mt. Everest was yummy. We were greeted by the wait staff and seated right away. We made it over to the buffet where the food was fresh and had many choices. Once we sat down we had our drink orders filled and fresh naan. The food was tasty, fresh and hot. Service was great and the price was very reasonable.
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Todd N.

Had a great dinner here this past week. I just appreciate their food quality and service so much. Granted, their prices may be on the higher end but I have never left dissatisfied or thinking I could ever attempt to produce something that resembles their quality. Had Biryani, chicken tikka Marsala, spinach, and naan. (Spinach kind of pricey for what it was) but again the overall meal was really wonderful. I never tire of this place and they always seem to deliver.
(5)
Jill H.

Solid lunch buffet. Inviting interior. Competent, cordial service. We were served warm naan and waters the minute we were seated and they replenished both as needed. My mango lassi was pretty good. The buffet area was clean and well presented. Selection seems comparable to other Indian restaurants I've been to for lunch. Food was flavorful and delicious. I have really been craving Indian food, so I was happy to find a good place during our travels. I'd come back here if in the area and left ridiculously stuffed (buffets and I have a complicated relationship!).
(4)
Elizabeth D.

More of a 3.5. This has been a family favorite for years, with really tasty Indian and Nepalese cuisine, from the familiar chicken tikka masala to more specialized dishes. The waiters are occasionally a bit brusque, and can try to "upsell" you on a naan per person after appetizers, but they also pack in extra rice with leftovers, so it seems to work out evenly.
(4)
Paul C.

First time here for the lunch buffet and I tried everything. I went back for thirds and would have done fourths but I was too full. I will definitely come back again. Delicious!!!
(4)
Yohini S.

I have visited the restaurant a couple of times so a review is due. The restaurant serves both Indian and Nepali cuisine. I have visited both times with a big group of friends and have been really grateful that we made reservations for dinner. This place can be especially busy during the weekend and they do a good job saving table for reservations. What's good? Food Food is pretty solid here. The momo's (Nepali version of dumplings) are just delicious. I also like the papadam they serve with chutney before meal arrives. We shared vegetable biriyani, baigan bartha, navaratan korma and malai kofta as entrees with naan and rice. Vegetable biryani was delicious and curries were rich and delectable. What's not so good? Service The service can be a bit slow. Once we finished our meal and asked for boxes, it took the server 20 mins to give us the bill and another 20 mins (When a fellow diner waved!) to take our cards. We were there on a busy night but it's a just too long to wait. Last but not the least is price. I personally feel that this is more on the expensive side compared to other Indian restaurants in the neighboring towns. I would not complain so much if the service was top notch but unfortunately it isn't. Bottom line - it's worth going for the food but consider making reservations before to avoid the wait.
(3)
Victoria N.

Excellent food and excellent service. They're always prompt and their food is fresh and flavorful. I've been here a few times and I'd definitely go back and would recommend them to anyone
(5)
Madhuri G.

By far the best Indian I have had in both San Francisco and Chicago. All the dishes were excellent. Couldn't find a single flaw in dishes. Service was good. Could be better but not bad.
(5)
Stephanie C.

Tried the lunch buffet today and was pleasantly surprised. I had been slightly nervous because I had heard some negative things about Mt. Everest, but there was a large variety of food and it all seemed fresh. There is a small salad bar with the usual things (tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, etc) which I think I appreciated more because I wasn't expecting it. There were about 4 chicken choices, 1 goat meat dish, and about 2-3 vegetarian options as well as 2 desserts (rice pudding, carrot purÃ©e). We also received a basket of naan at our table. I tried a little bit of everything, and I enjoyed everything that I tried. The tandoori chicken in particular was great: super soft and the meat fell off the bone. The "chef's choice" vegetarian option (mushrooms in sauce) was great as well. Nothing was too heavy or too greasy, and everything was just flavorful enough, nothing too salty. Service was good as well; our waiter must have come back to fill our water at least 4 times. I had a great first experience and will definitely come back in the future!
(4)
David R.

Creditable lunch buffet: clearly an asset to the Evanston university and business communities, as evidenced by the crowds that pack in here during the noon to 1:30pm time frame. For some reason it took me umpteen years to try the lunch buffet even though I've enjoyed dinner twice before. But if I worked in Evanston this would definitely be in heavy rotation. The selection of dishes is rather small, but when everything is tasty, I don't mind the lack of variety so much. Vegetarians are well served here; in fact, I counted only four meat dishes, three chicken and one goat. I really did enjoy everything, but my favorite was the chicken makhani. However, you can't go wrong with a single thing on the buffet.
(4)
Ceyda E.

I want to like this place, I really do, but the food is alright. The staff is very friendly, and having a Nepali restaurant in Evanston is a charming reality. However, the food is underspiced and thus feels too Americanized. I wish the food were more authentic!
(4)
U.M. S.

The food and service here was pretty great! Only took the star down because I felt like some of the servers were too hasty in taking away the food, at one point they took something away we hadn't all finished eating and we weren't quick enough to stop the server! I ordered the lamb vindaloo with rice and garlic naan all of which were amazing, wish we got more naan! The lamb was cooked very well and super succulent.
(4)
Nadia N.

Good food great service... A little too pricey tho.... But it was very nice... And soothing ambiance!!!
(5)
Hayley H.

Lunch buffet is a good choice for a hungry stomach, but some dishes taste pretty weird. I personally do not like the strong flavor there.
(3)
hanna y.

I was craving some Indian food so per usual I turned to Yelp. Found this restaurant and was really intrigued since it had such high reviews so I met a friend there. The wait staff was amazing and very attentive. However aside from the service I thought the food was meeehhh. Part of the reason I was craving Indian food was for the bold spices and flavorful cuisine. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and my friend had the chicken curry. Chicken tikka masala was creamy and the chicken was very tender, but it lacked flavor. The same goes for the chicken curry. The garlic naan once again was soft and tender, yet lacked the delicious garlic flavor. If in the area, I would probably skip out and look for another Indian spot or try one of the dozen other restaurants.
(3)
Holly R.

I usually eat dinner there and the food is always tasty and the staff is very friendly. Recently, I discovered the buffet lunch take-out option. The container is spacious and the staff member will fill it up for you, based on your input. It includes a drink and naan. If you are looking for specific items such as lamb, then this will not work for you. However, since there are many items in the buffet, you should consider it. Given that you can spread the food consumption over a few meals, it's an excellent value.
(4)
Hannah H.

My husband and I come here for their daily lunch buffet - they have an array of healthy and flavorful dishes, a salad bar, appetizers, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, tandoori, fresh oven-baked naan, and desserts. We like their vegetable samosas (stuffed with potatoes, green peas, and spices), onion bhaji (sliced onion mixed with spiced chickpeas flour and then deep fried), mixed vegetable pakora (crispy assorted vegetables, fried with a light batter), Kukhura Ko Masu (chicken with bone, Nepalese village style), chana masala, their Chicken Tikka Masala (boneless chicken in a nice thick creamy tomato sauce), chicken briyani, kheer, and gulab jamun (always my favorite!). The staff is very nice and friendly, and the dishes are fresh, pretty good, and flavorful; it is my favorite in the Chicagoland area. Metered parking can be found around Church St. +AYCE lunch buffet +friendly staff +limited metered-street parking
(4)
Bradly W.

Really delicious Indian food! A must visit every time I'm in Evanston.
(4)
Aman N.

Great service and even better food! Surprise gem, recommended anybody looking for quality indian food
(5)
Jenny H.

Dependable, delicious, nutritious! We had all of the Indian "food groups" well-represented last night: tandoori, curry, rice, naan, paneer, and kheer (rice pudding). We were three girls on a mission: Indian food cravings + catchup. I wanted Mt Everest to show off their nepalese prowess, but the "Non Vegetarian Value Meal Dinner for Two" called out to us. My friend inhaled her mango lassi. I savored my hot masala tea. The meal was plentiful, varied, not quite at the spice level I was anticipating. The cup of yogurt (used as a spice tamer), sat relatively unused. At the end of the meal, the three of us each shelled out $15 + a little extra for our good server man, not to mention leftovers boxed home. Good times with good eats without having to break the bank!
(4)
Courtney V.

Before I moved to Chicago, I was a regular at an Indian place run by a group of guys from Nepal. So, when I heard this place was also run by some Nepalese folks, I was excited to try it. It's not as good as my old place, but it's decent. They have an extensive menu, including a large number of vegetarian options. I enjoyed the Dal Makhani, which a favorite of mine. The garlic naan was just OK; a bit bland and pretty small. The Tandoori Vegetables I wouldn't order again. The onion tasted raw and was inedible. The rest of the vegetables seemed to be cooked all right. I though the portions for all the items we ordered seemed small for what we paid, though. The staff were all friendly, and our take-out was ready in about 20 minutes. I will say, too, that I felt a bit under-dressed in my flip-flops and hoodie, even though I was just there for take-out. At dinnertime, the tables all had white tablecloths and candles, and the staff were in button down shirts. There was a bit of a formal vibe. Overall, I'd give the place another try. Maybe I'll check out the lunch buffet next time.
(3)
Shawn M.

The food is really good and the service is great. I love their shrimp Marsala and garlic nan. Price is also reasonable too.
(5)
Amanda R.

Updating because after many years this is still my favorite Indian restaurant. I still love the buffet, and consistently am served one of the best chicken makhani dishes I've had outside of India here.
(5)
Ken C.

Six stars! This is, by far, the best Indian food that I have ever had. We had the non-vegetarian combination meal and it was outstanding. I read some previous reviews that commented that the service was great, and it was. For example, it was Valentine's Day and once we were seated our host brought chocolate covered strawberries and gave me a long stem red rose to present to my wife. This set the tone for the evening and was such a wonderful and thoughtful touch! The entire meal was delicious, the wine was very nice, the rice pudding for desert was a perfect finish and the value was outstanding. We can't wait to go back!
(5)
Neema P.

I've been here before several years ago. We go to their sister restaurant Himalayan a lot, so this was a new experience. I must say the food was delicious and super tasty. We got 2 new dishes from what we normally get and was very good to taste as well. Service is pretty fast and severs are attentive. The prices are a little steep for the portions they serve. Place gets pretty packed so be sure to arrive a little early or make reservations!
(4)
Paul M.

Whenever I am in town and need to meet up with my friends, Mount Everest is the spot. The staff is friendly and attentive. Plus, the food is great.
(4)
Danny D.

Food was a OK, but its not about the food I wanna talk here ... its about service. Very lousy service for a Sunday lunch buffet, I had been here on Aug 24 and every waiter/ waitress completely ignored our table for water or for plate change. Not sure if it was bcoz we were in one corner or is it bcoz we are browns and these waiters are racists. Im not being judgmental, could be a genuine mistake... but will never visit them again.
(2)
Kait S.

The bf and I wanted to grab a quick to go bite and this place was PERFECT! We got a to go box for the lunch buffet and it was our best meal choice of the day! We got tandoori chicken, which was tender and delicious! We also got two kinds of samosas, of which I could eat an entire bucketful if left to my own devices. Then, we rice and 3 entrees. The bf chose the goat dish and we filled up two squares of our container with tikka masala because it was just that good! The one box only costs $12 and it is definitely enough food to share and/or eat for two meals! Everything was delicious!!! You also get naan and a soda with your box. Seriously, amazing food at an incredible value. The only thing that was sort of awkward is that the bartender fills your box for you. It's a little strange pointing at buffet items and asking someone else to do the scooping, but hey, for that food....
(4)
Tian Y.

Came here for lunch buffet on the weekend a while ago and wasn't super impressed. I don't eat Indian food much, so I had no idea what half of the stuff were and they all sort of blended together after a while. After that I tried some different restaurants, and now that I know what bad Indian food can actually end up tasting like, I can safely exclude Mt. Everest from the bad pile and truly appreciate the food they produce. Today we grabbed take out - the nonvegeterian meal for 2 for $36 - a great deal, since the 10% NU discount essentially waives tax. It comes with a great sampling, and all the food was delicious. Seasoned perfectly and extremely fragrant and flavorful... and distinct! No longer will I dare say that everything tastes the same in indian food, hah. A very satisfying meal, 2/3 of which is sitting in the fridge because the portion was enormous. Service is extremely friendly too, both times we've been in the restaurant. I've never come across such hospitality for people waiting for a walk-in order, and of course it leaves me with an even better impression of this fine establishment. I don't know how often I'd eat here, indian food is just one of those things I just never think to eat. But when I do, I'll know where to go!
(4)
Cee A.

Ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and I was disappointed. There was little flavor. I was actually really surprised add this dish is easy to make tasty. If you like this dish in general, you should skip out on coming here. I've made much better chicken tikka at home. Their Naan was tasty as usual of Naan but most places give more Naan than what they give. And if you're someone who finds it annoying to order rice in addition to your meal, keep in mind that this place charges for the rice.
(2)
Sonny P.

This restaurant deserves a 4 but the reason i give it a 5 is because of its quick service and also since I am a repeat customer. I went here last Friday with my family and were promptly seated even though it was a friday. First thing you notice is how busy the restaurant is and its diversity mainly a lot of Northwestern students since its located nearby. Food: We ordered the Dal Tarka, Chana Masala, and Vegetable Jalfrajee. I would say the Chana were cooked perfectly and exactly the way we wanted. The vegetable Jalfrajee had a lot of cauliflower and brocoli in it which was surprisinf. Flavors were all there and would certainely order again. I didn't care much for the Dal Tharka and would of ordered the Dal Makhani again if I had to choose. I would come here if you want authentic Indian food in the north suburbs area and don't want to pay for overpriced food in the city. I want to visit their buffet next time I go.
(5)
Travis L.

Pretty solid Indian food. I've come here a number of times now and have been pretty satisfied with what I've ordered. Tandoori was okay but the curry is really where they shine. Keep in mind this is purely on what's available here in the States. Also, their naan has always been fresh, so that's a big plus for me. The prices might seem a little high for some, not for me personally, but if you have a Wild card or come here during a celebration/holiday of some sort, you'll more often then not receive a discount of 10-15%. Also, you get what you pay for, so if you want cheap crappy Indian there's always Bombay.
(4)
Daniel R.

3.5 stars. Pretty good buffet. Definitely worth it to quench my Indian/Desi food cravings in the area. It isn't amazing but it's pretty darn good for price.
(3)
Rowena L.

It's not the cheapest Indian/Nepalese restaurant in Evanston, but it's probably the best as it's the one that's the most consistency good. I've been here with big groups and with just one other person. It's def more fun to come with a group. You get to try more of their offerings and it's cheaper. And don't order too much, the portions are larger than they look!
(4)
KimmyKat K.

Absolutely stellar- from the service to the Nepalese and Indian dishes. Make sure you try the Momo chicken as a starter. The Tikka Masala and the Aloo,Tama and Bodi are great.
(4)
geo w.

We ordered "non-vegetarian" meal for two. Fabulous. Delicious. We'll be back for more.
(5)
Samantha E.

The lunch buffet was such an amazing deal! $10 for a delicious buffet with a variety of items for all. The food was flavorful and fresh (as it should be) and I was absolutely stuffed by the end. The staff was extremely attentive when it came to clearing plates and filling glasses. Mind you, if you do the buffet nothing will be too spicy. That may be a plus for some and a minus for others.
(4)
Andy S.

Very good flavors and tastes at this restaurant. I felt it was a bit on the expensive side (probably going to spend $14-$18 per person for just an entree). Service was very poor for the first half of the time we were there and then, lo and behold, as we were finishing and plates were empty it seemed like every waiter/wattress in the restaurant was willing to clear our table. Nothing wrong with that I guess. But then we also had a different waiter than our original one ask if we wanted dessert and then had yet another one take the check. Kind of odd. I get the sense this place was hard to figure out on the first try. May give it another shot as I know a little better now how to operate the menu but the waitress who took our orders was not very helpful....
(2)
Liza P.

The place is clean, the food is good, the waitstaff is nice and attentive, and the prices are reasonable. The lunch buffet is a great deal.
(4)
K K.

I am pretty stingy with my stars so don't let the three stars fool you. This place is really good. I'll start with the service; they were friendly, helpful, and attentive. The vegetable samosa appetizer was great. We ordered Lamb Curry which was not spicy enough for my taste but the lamb itself was tender and flavorful. The Chicken Tika Masala was very good; very tasteful in a subtle, delicate way. I won't run back but I will come again.
(3)
Kurt T.

The food that comes out of their Tandoori oven is MAGICAL! !!!!!! Courteous wait staff, ample portions and the lamb samosa is to die for!!
(5)
Helen S.

Mt. Everest is still solid. I came in on a Sunday night with a friend to spend a Groupon. The restaurant had a good amount of people but wasn't packed or anything. We split the non-vegetarian menu for two, which came with the following: Boti kabab - cubes of tandoori lamb, well cooked and tender Chicken tikka - pieces of tandoori chicken, also well cooked and tender Lamb curry - boneless lamb in curry/spices, well seasoned Mutter paneer - paneer in curry/cream sauce, this was the highlight of my meal and was just so delicious on top of the peas pulav Naan - Indian-style bread, pillowy soft texture Peas pulav - seasoned rice with peas, went well with the paneer and curry Raita - yogurt sauce, didn't really use with my food Kheer - rice pudding with almonds, delicious palette cleanser with a very strong hint of cardamom This was a ton of food -- I think we ended up bringing about 1/3 of it to go. It was a great deal with the groupon, and I won't hesitate to visit again.
(4)
Stephen S.

Lunch buffet is a great value with some nice offerings. It's neat that they do both Indian and Nepalese dishes and there's much more variety than the typical Indian buffet. I got a little overwhelmed with the choices and wound up with some Gajar Ka Halwa on my plate because I had not idea carrots were a dessert dish. Nevertheless, everything was really tasty. I especially liked the chef's daily vegetables which were cooked up in a spicy (but not too spicy sauce). I came for a slightly early lunch (11:45) to beat the crowd and within a half hour or so this place was definitely jumping. I should also say that the Gajar ka Halwa was awesome, the first dessert I've ever had at an Indian place that I actually liked.
(4)
Nat B.

I love Indian food, and being from around the area Mt. Everest is my go to for this cuisine. Their Lamb Vindaloo is awesome and you can get it at whatever spice level you can handle. Naan breads are all great, I have tried just about every one on the menu, but the onion kulcha really is my all time favorite. Decently priced for the amount and quality. Also, the lunch buffet is great, but I would recommend getting their on the earlier side just because everything is more fresh. Overall I would highly recommend Mt. Everest for any other Indian food lovers out there!
(4)
Kat A.

My sister had a groupon for this place. She's actually been here before and liked it, so she knew she had to buy the groupon when she saw the deal. We happened to go on a Thursday evening for dinner...and Thursday nights are ladies night here. So we each got a free drink (includes wine and beer too). We ordered the non-vegetarian value meal for two as well as chicken makhani. It was far too much food for us, but then we had plent of leftovers for the next day! I really enjoyed the mutter paneer and lamb curry that came with the value meal. I've always liked paneer. And the lamb in the curry was so tender. The peas pulao was also delicious. I'm usually not a huge fan of rice but I could eat this rice by itself! It took a little while for our server to come take our orders, but after that the food came out rather quickly and she came back to check on us a few times to make sure we were still doing good.
(5)
Michelle P.

The lunch buffet is a solid choice - typically there are 1 or 2 appetizers (pakoras, pappadam), rice (usually a pullao with vegetables), 4 vegetable dishes, and 2 meat dishes. Plus the usual complement of salads, raita, chutney, pickled vegetables, and as a nice plus, fresh fruit. And fresh naan brought to the table, and usually one or two desserts (kheer, halwa or gulab). It's a great assortment of different Indian dishes, with different vegetables and spice combinations, and the buffet usually has a Nepalese dish also, which is a unique feature. On my last visit, I had the Nepalese special vegetable, bhindi masala, palak paneer, and another mixed vegetable dish. All very tasty and reasonable priced. The service is always friendly and quick, there's always someone on hand to bring you naan or a lassi, tea, or drink from the bar. A great lunch spot!
(4)
april w.

I like going on Thursdays for ladies night because we get free drinks! Their mango lasses (yogurt drinks) are really yummy! But I like the chicken jalfrezie at Bombay better cause it tastes better and is cheaper!
(4)
Alison Y.

My review is only based off the lunch buffet as it was my first time. I had heard lots of good things about this restaurant so was expecting my experience to be fantastic! Things I was impressed with - the decor, the ambiance, the size and cleanliness of the restaurant. Things I was disappointed in - the lack of flavor and kick in the food. I must say I have absolutely no experience with Nepalese food but I have quite a bit with Indian food. I've experienced Indian food Indian food from Hong Kong, India, and even some places in the Midwest and I found Mount Everest's to be lacking in flavor and spice - a signature characteristic in Indian food. Nothing makes me a happier camper than to have a nice creamy flavorful sauce to go with my naan or rice, but I did not find that at this restaurant. The lunch buffet - about $11 after tax - offered the typical offerings of a lunch buffet. I was surprised they offered a goat dish and it actually had quite a bit of meat and flavor. This was probably my favorite as it had the most flavor of all the dishes I tried. The others - vegetable pakora, tandoori chicken, chicken mahkini, spinach and cheese dish, rice with some veggies, etc - all tasted "ok" but didn't have any kick or punch to it. I'm not just talking about being spicy but actually having a good solid flavor that makes food savory. The best part of my meal was probably dessert when i had the kheer (rice w/ milk, almond, raisins). This was the tastiest and most flavorful dish of the entire buffet. The service was good and there is plenty of space to bring groups in - but I'm not sure I'd be willing to try out this place again after my lunch buffet experience.
(2)
Yvonne Y.

Had the reshmi chicken and it came sizzling on a hot plate. My 4 yr old loved it and it's very tender. Best dish we had. Chicken vindaloo was tasty and they said it's an 8 on a 1-10 spicy scale. It's more like a 5. Has the spinach palak paneer and it is decent. Main disappointing dish was the shrimp Masala as it was really mild (8 on their scale again) and a bit bland. Fragrant basmati rice comes with all the dishes Loved that it is crowded and not dead on a sat night. Staff is very friendly and they all share the same tasks so you can ask your waiter for water, utensils etc and not wait for water boy, bus boy, etc.
(4)
Jack S.

I went to the lunch buffet with a flat stomach, and I experienced sensory explosions from the goat meat and the fruit custard dessert. The goat meat was extremely satisfying because, while it carries a pleasant texture and taste, the spices were portioned just right: light enough to allow you to fill the dish and strong enough to be interesting. The custard tastes like a simple combination with egg yolk and whip cream but the continuity and sugar density of the paste allows it to vaporize in your mouth and directly enter your nerve system. But just to be fair: the carrot dish was okay at best.
(5)
Jane W.

My first experience with Indian food was at this restaurant, and I loved it! I usually go for dinner, and I especially enjoy the free bread basket they provide at the beginning.. comes with three different sauces and they're all really good! I made the mistake of coming here for the lunch buffet.. I was so overwhelmed by the amount of food available for me that I ate three dinner plates worth. And then I realized how delicious the desserts were and ate five pieces of gulab jamun... and my stomach was in such pain from overreating that I pretty much food coma-ed on the couch for hours afterward. Delicious, but painful.
(4)
Bill M.

I was very happy with my experience at this restaurant. The service (contrary to some other reviews) was wonderful and helpful. I am not a huge Indian food connoisseur, so the recommendations were appreciated. The food, beginning with naan bread and assorted chutneys was very good. Following recommendations from Yelp, I tried the samosa followed by the chicken Tikka Masala; both were very good, with LARGE portions. I thought the wine list was good and the prices very reasonable. The atmosphere is very casual and a bit loud, owing to the fact that the restaurant obviously caters primarily to the university crowd. I'd definitely recommend this for a casual outing.
(4)
Stephen S.

Would I go here often? No. Would I be happy going here? Yes. The food is good, but the portion sizes are small for what they charge. For example, the half tandoori chicken is about 10 bucks. This is fine. The other dishes like the curries and tikkas are served in small pots and start around 13 bucks. They also charge $4 for the naan, which should be included when they serve a cereal bowl sized tikka masala and charge such a high price. You'll get more food with the tandoori chicken than you if you order the dishes served in sauces.
(4)
Alex B.

We went here for my mom's birthday and the service was excellent. The food was good but there are other Indian restaurants that I think are better. We had the tandoori chicken and lamb. Both are very soft and well made but I've tasted more flavorful versions in the city. Exceptional staff and service people.
(4)
Lynn S.

If you're looking for outstanding Indian food and impeccable service, there is nothing better than Mt. Everest. I don't understand about some of the negative reviews. When they are very busy, you may have to wait a bit for your food. So -- keep it in mind that this is not a fast food restaurant. We've come so often that the waiters recognize us. They are very nice, and continually check to make sure we're happy, have enough water, and enjoy the food. I think the dishes are excellent. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but most Indian food is at the same rate. The dishes are low on oil -- which we like -- and you can ask them to make it mild, not spicey. We tend to order mainly vegetarian food, and sometimes add the Tandoori Chicken -- most delicious! We've never come for the buffet, so I don't have any comments on that. But if you want a delicious dinner, and can take your time, I'd HIGHLY recommend this restaurant! It's one of our favorites!
(5)
Bethany A.

Lunch buffet was a great deal! For under ten bucks, my friends and I left very full and satisfied. There was one chicken dish that ran out because we came kind of late, but our waiter was super accommodating and told us to get as much food as we wanted before they cleaned up. Tandoori chicken wasn't dry, but it didn't fall off the bone like last night, which was a little disappointing. The spinach and paneer dish was delicious and I loved mopping all of the extra sauce up with my naan. The potato and green bean dish was good as well, but the goat meat in the goat curry dish was a little bit tough. I'm really happy they had kheer - it was cold and milky and sweet, and I loved that I could taste the cardamom in it. All in all, pretty happy with my experience!
(4)
B G.

My girlfriend and I have been on an India food kick lately. We went to Mt. Everest last Saturday since we were downtown for an showing at a gallery. Looks-wise there is nothing special about Mt. Everest, just another food establishment in-line with others along Church St. Once inside we were greeted by a very friendly hostess who sat us at a table. Wait staff was prompt and friendly as well. Our water was kept filled the whole time ( a pet peeve of mine when you have to ask for more water ), and the waiter was quite helpful and informative about the menu. We had some Naan (of course), some lentils (the Dar Talka), and since I couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted to eat we ordered the Himalayan Hunting mixed plate. Everything was superb. We both agreed this was the best Indian food we have had so far...but we still have others to try. We will definitely stop back here when we are in Evanston and craving some Indian entrees.
(5)
Melanie R.

Ate here for the first time last weekend. My husband and I had the buffet lunch and the food was delicious. The tandoori chicken was moist, very tender, and flavorful. Loved the vegetarian dishes, too. Fresh naan brought to the table was warm and fresh. Only "complaint" is that there were only a few samosas left at the buffet and they never replenished them. It was only 12:30 so it wasn't like lunch time was almost over.
(4)
Jeff H.

Solid Indian food that's close to campus.
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Cassie S.

Gotta be honest here, I would not have expected an Indian restaurant in Evanston to be this good. Devon is so close, who comes to Evanston for Indian food? Well, for starters, you should. Because this place is legit and delicious. We came for dinner and got 2 entrees (chicken saag and chicken tikka masala), rice and naan and easily have enough food for another large meal or 2 lunches. And the food was good! Very well seasoned and perfectly tender chicken. The naan was especially good. And it was a good amount of food for the money. Service was excellent (though it was a little confusing because I'm pretty sure we were helped by at least 5 different servers) and the water was refilled frequently, which was much appreciated. A couple of years ago I came here for the lunch buffet and also have very fond memories of that experience as well. If it wasn't highway robbery on weekends (more than 2x as much as on weekdays), I'd be here very frequently.
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Eszter H.

Under no circumstances should you order out from this place unless you have a LOT of time before you want to eat. We were told one hour for delivery (which is already a bit extreme, but at least we would have some sense of what to expect), but the food didn't arrive until more than an hour and a half wait. Each time we called to inquire, we were told that the driver was on his way. It may be that the driver was making several deliveries at once, but in that case it is completely unhelpful to say that he's on his way. The food was fine so if you remember to call in your order two hours in advance then you should be okay.
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Daphne L.

My first of what I hope will be many visits to Mount Everest, and more delicious food. I've always steered clear of Indian food, but at the persuading of friends I decided to give it a go. They have a wonderful lunch buffet that offers a good selection at a good price, and allows a newbie like me to find out what she likes. The service was lovely, and they were happy to accommodate a large group. I'm glad I branched out and look forward to future visits.
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Laura G.

Stopped in here For a quick dinner, I had the Chef's Special Assorted Appitizers - an assortment of vegetable fritters and tandoori presentations including sesh kabab, chicken tikka, boti kabab, veg. samosa. Chicken was dry but everything else was good. Not great but solid. I hear they have an amazing brunch.
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Jeff W.

I was really disappointed by my Everest experience. I'd heard great reviews from friends about the food so my fiancee and a couple of our friends ventured to it for the lunch buffet. The buffet was weak and every item lacked flavor. It was as if they had catered in food from an airline - that's how bad it was! Even the items in the buffet we were excited about (goat stew) were pretty flavorless and it was really more bone than anything else. Couple that with an unfortunate bout of food poisoning the five of us experienced the following few days and this was not a very pleasant experience. The only reason why I am not giving this a worse review is because, reading some of the other reviews, they're really much better as a sit-down restaurant than for the buffet. I may not be willing to give them that chance though...
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Rose V.

The chicken tikka masala was really delicious as was the chicken vindaloo. We asked for a milder version of "Indian hot" which was really perfect for our taste. The vegetable samosas are packed with curried flavor goodness. We happened to dine on an evening when they had half off all alcohol beverages. Our servers were attentive and very kind. Great place for a group of friends or date night.
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Robyn K.

Freaking amazing lunch buffet! Everything is so tasty and the price is fantastic! Service is too notch - your glass is always filled, they are even attentive to just your glance at them. Awesome! The dessert is also yummy. You can't go wrong with this place for lunch. You can tell a great restaurant by how they treat you even during lunch buffet and this one knocks it out of the ball park. GreAt job folks!
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Jennie T.

The boyfriend and I ordered the non-vegetarian dinner for two. This order came with tandoori chicken, lamb curry, mutter paneer, naan, peas pulav, and kheera raita. Everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed the tandoori chicken and the lamb curry. I liked the mutter paneer (fresh home made cottage cheese cooked with green peas, tomato sauce, garlic, ginger paste and cream sauce) too. The peas pulav rice went well with everything. I'd love to come again.
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Monica S.

Mt. Everest doesn't disappoint. For the variety you get for the price, I'd prefer the lunch buffet. There are not only more than 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes from the buffet, but you get refills of naan, unlike during dinner time. Also, if you come here to celebrate your birthday, you get a free treat along with a $10 birthday certificate from Mt. Everest's staff! I'm definitely a loyal fan. Note that the 10% discount for NU students is invalid for buffets.
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Erica G.

Stopped in here for the lunch buffet and was very pleased! Delicious food and the dry chick pea bread is SOOOO GOOD!!!!
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Brian W.

Very nice place. My second time there and my expectations were running high. Didn't order it spicy and for that I am responsible the food was delicious and tender just unfortunately a bit bland compared in my head to my expectations. The last Indian restaurant I attended might just have spoiled me. If go again in a heartbeat but order the entre's med to spicy. Mea Culpa great service and definitely worth another shot.
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Andrew S.

Mount Everest is great. Its a little expensive sure but the flavor and portions deliver. Im a big fan of the chicken koorma and they have some pretty good biryani dishes too. Their naans are the best in the area and you wont be disappointed going for the more exotic ones. The $10 lunch buffet is great if youre the kind of person who likes to feel like a bag of flour upon returning to class or work. Fair warning, delivery is slow. If you eat there, please dont cleanse your palate with the assortment of mints at the door. They will completely ruin your meal lol
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Karen C.

I am so glad we found this place - being English we love a good curry and Mt Everest certainly meets and exceeds all our needs with their delicious food - shame we didn't discover them 2 years ago when we first arrived - highly recommended
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Meredith B.

I went here with my aunt, her fiance, and my boyfriend for some tasty Indian food on a Sunday evening. We were seated right away, AND it turns out that they offer a student discount - they gave my boyfriend the discount even though he graduated years ago. We got a large variety of stuff, as one should at an Indian restaurant - mango lassis, naan, lamb biryani, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, and bhuteko cauli (Nepalese section). Everything was very enjoyable, though I wish the meat in the biryani had been a little juicier. With four people, we had a little bit of leftovers to take with us. Also, my aunt's fiance asked if he could take home some plain boiled chicken to feed to his sick dog - the staff went out of their way to wash off some chicken (I guess they didn't have any plain chicken lying around) and box it up for him, and they gave it to him for free. They were super lovely about it!
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Oz D.

I'm not sure what to say. They should change their name from Mount Everest to Mount Euphoria. Delicious, well-spiced food. The best!
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Andrea R.

Went for dinner here last night and had great food and impeccable service. Husband and I tried the lamb vindaloo, the one chicken dish in the Nepalese section, masala naan, the rice with peas and all were delish. You never know what you're going to get in terms of spiciness going to a new Indian restaurant, but we ordered our Vindaloo hot (options were medium, hot & very hot) and found it a good level of spice and actually could have gone a little higher. The wait staff was incredibly attentive and restaurant had a nice ambience. Others have mentioned this place is expensive, and perhaps it may be for the area, as I found the prices to be in line with what we would pay at a similar quality of place in Los Angeles where we just moved from. Most entrees were in the $10-$15 range, beers were $5-$8 so I thought it was reasonable for great food and service. I would definitely go back next time I'm in the mood for Indian and near Evanston.
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Matt R.

I'm not sure what people have against this restaurant. It was nice to find a buffet considering the fact that Bombay Kebab is gone (and had a good buffet if nothing else). So, I think I've found my latest indian buffet replacement. To be fair, the food isn't amazing, but it is good. There are plenty of vegetarian options, you can get that pickled/super sour stuff, the fried veggies of which the name escapes me at the moment, some daal,paneer, tandoori chicken,basmati with peas, aloo gobi, gulab jamun, the regular items if you will. I was glad that they did have some turmeric spiced vegetables, which to me were the high of the buffet. Granted you are not getting absolute highest quality buffet but it still is decent. The food was noticeably lightly spiced - quite mild as well. I was hoping for things to be more spicy. If there's one thing I'd like to see different about Mt. Everest is that the buffet is in a corner, which means that everyone is blocking everyone as you're trying to get food due to the limitations of the space. I'm not sure what alternative exists, but if you happen to go for food at the same time as a wave of people expect to have to wait. That and perhaps adding some more background noise because this place got quite noisy when it got busy. I will definitely be coming back to order actual regular menu as well (as I have ordered and eaten the buffet), but I will say that Udupi will be giving Mt Everest a run for their money, considering the buffet is around $12 anyway.
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Victoria W.

This is a place that I'd give half stars to, ideally I'd give it a 3.5. This is for a number of things. Mainly, I am judging on their lunch buffets. I assume that this is one of the highlights of the restaurant seeing that not many places in Evanston has a buffet option. I do have to commend the overall ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant. Immediately upon arrival, I was greeted by a professional waiter who asked me what i wanted to drink, and he brought out a basket of warm naans at the same time. The buffet though, was a tad disappointing. I didn't think there was a lot of option, and it is on the pricey end. I've had better Indian buffets in even smaller towns for less of a price. The varieties of food offered was limited, and the flavor and preparation was very mediocre. Overall this is a good restaurant, but just don't come here trying to sample anything authentic.
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Holly O.

Great Indian food and not too pricey. My family often goes here for 8-10 person dinners (like birthdays or whatever), and really enjoy ordering the dinners so that we get lots of options. Anyway, not tons to say - it's just good Indian food in Evanston.
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Rachel S.

How did I forget to write a review for my FAVORITE Indian restaurant in Illinois? My husband and I LOVE Indian food....and Mount Everest is an amazing place to get it. We first went with a restaurant DOT com coupon, and just kept going back. It's in an ADORABLE neighborhood....we love Evanston. The service there is great, the servers are polite and attentive. We've never had any dish there that was just meh....everything is delicious and flavorful. We usually start out with samosas or pakoras, and they are always outstanding. I've had the vegetable jalfrajee and it's the best I've had ANYWHERE...and we lived in little India (by Devon) in Chicago. Adam has had all of the paneer dishes, the malai kofta (his favorite) and the chana masala...and has always raved about every one of them from Mt. Everest. The chicken tikka masala is scrumptious, as are the chicken jalfrajee, and the boti kebab. We always order a side of the naan or the paratha, and both are so amazing and tasty....I definitely recommend. Don't miss their desserts...the gulab jamun (lovely, light, sweet, little fried balls of dough in a light syrup) and the kulfi (an Indian ice cream). Plus the neighborhood is fabulous, so you can walk off dinner! I definitely recommend Mt. Everest!!!!
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Patricia S.

Excellent food and even better service. Vast selection of flavorful meat or vegetarian dishes. Get extra hot flatbread with your meal! If you're not sure what to order, trust your server. Our whole family loves this place. Great for big groups, they're very accommodating. (Avoid the desserts, however, except for the rice pudding type dish.)
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Daniel Dillon C.

Two words: lunch buffet. As a starving undergrad at NU, I sometimes used to not eat for a couple of days, save up some money, then come in to Mount Everest for the lunch buffet after the second or third day, when my appetite would proceed to wreak destruction like Shiva himself. In hindsight, a part of me can't believe I did such a thing to my body; another part of me wants to do it again. The food is that delicious. The freshness of ingredients used in the cooking is pleasantly apparent, which I've found to be fairly uncommon amongst South Asian restaurants in the US. Don't let the buffet option fool you: Mt. Everest is a stylish and polished place, and would make a great dinner date spot, if, unlike me, you can decide on one thing to order from the menu.
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Kelly C.

Usually I would reserve a 2-star review for a bad-but-not-horrible restaurant, so let me say up front that a lot of their food is really good, tasty, spiced right, etc. But some of it isn't, and a big part of my dining experience is value, and their prices are bordering on ridiculous. And maybe this is just a restaurant that shouldn't do delivery/takeout, but $10 for a dal and $15 for a tikka masala is crazy. Last night we got the vegetarian dinner for two, which came with a lentil and a spinach, rice, naan and a veggie tikka masala. It was all pretty good except for the tikka, which was just weird. It was big pieces of potato which was fine, and cauliflower and broccoli that was still crunchy. All on a bed of white onions and green onions that were completely raw. I don't know if that's an oversight or the plan, but I can't imagine many people just imagine eating big pieces of raw onion with a little sauce on them. So all of that was $40 delivered, which is steep, especially compared to Chinese and Thai in the area, and it was barely enough food. Considered adding a chicken tikka masala to it, but that would've been another $15 before tax. Just can't do $60 for a delivery meal unless it's tons of great sushi. I've eaten there before and it's nice and you can get a nice variety, and in general I think they do better with their Nepalese dishes than their Indian ones, but we won't be getting delivery again.
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Moni K.

I must take away few stars. I have eaten here many times before and I always loved the experience but this time I had a GROUPON! And the food was different! for people with the GROUPON! Oh yes I can tell. In addition the credit card machine was not working so they couldn't swipe the card so they wrote my CC on a piece of paper. Just a compete mess.
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Elizabeth W.

the food was very good. it wasnt (grab a glass of cold water) spicy, but it had enough togive the food flavor. it did not upset my stomach either, for being Indian food. I found the mango Ice cream interesting. For the price i wanted to pay the food was phenomenal. This place delivers and in a timely fashion. The temperature of the food was still HOT!! I was very impressed. It was close to where I live so i found my favorite Indian delivery spot.
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Arun A.

Been here a few times, the food is great when it's cooked right but it's not really consistent
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Will C.

Yum!!!!
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N B.

FYI: -I am doing this review based only on the buffet -I went here about a month ago and have since been to other Chicago Indian/Himalayan restaurants (I wanted to want until I visited others, so I could give a fair review). Mount Everest is an OK Indian restaurant. If I was in the area during lunch and craved Indian food, I would put this place high on the list. The only (yes only) thing holding this restaurant back from a four/five star review was just no spice to their food. I like my food spicy and would expect that from an Indian/Himalayan restaurant. Maybe the Himalayan isn't supposed to be spicy or they kept the buffet tame to accommodate other patrons. If someone is willing to correct me, I will take this review down. I would also like to see them be a little less stingy on the Naan style bread (most other Indian style restaurants put it out in the buffet).
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Sylvia E.

I've given this place shot after shot. My indian friends all recommended it very highly, however, every time I went the food was bland and under seasoned. Unfortunately, three times the charm and I won't be returning. Don't believe the hype!
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Bharath P.

Being an India, I wouldn't call it "authentic" indian cuisine, but that's true with most Indian restaurants in US as they dont make any dishes spicy to suit the American palate, so I wouldn't rate them on this. However, food is good even if not spicy, its tasty. However one problem is the buffet menu never changes, at most only one dish is different. And, deserts definitely need improvement, they are not that tasty. But overall lunch buffet, and a la carte dishes are good, so will give then 4 stars.
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Tom M.

Wow! A feast for the senses as well as my appetite. Service was attentive, patient and knowledgeable about the menu. Great in everyway.
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Sue C.

Absolutely loved this place! Although I'm not of Indian descent, this place seemed as authentic as it can get. My friends and I decided to come here for a friend's birthday, and for most of us, it was our first time here, and we were just blown away! Service is terrific. The waiter surprised us with a gift card for the birthday girl. My mango lassi was on the house. Price was definitely reasonable. I don't recall exactly, but I think I heard that there is unlimited naan during their lunch buffet. I would love to come here again and again to sample all of their dishes!
(5)
Char Y.

lovely restaurant in the middle of evanston downtown. we ordered keema samosa - yum, nice and flaky chicken tikka masala - really yummy with nann just yummy indian food! thought the service was lack, very slow and the waiter kept on bumping my chair while walking by.
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Miguel B.

I have been coming here for lunch for many years now. I always have two plates of food. The food tastes flavorful and spicy (not hot). My favorite meat dish has got to be their goat. It is nice and fatty (not greasy just filled with its own natural juices). I also love all their vegetable dishes but I would say that my favorite is the spinach. I just place it on top of the basmati rice. You will not be disappointed. The service is great. Someone is always around to refill my water glass.
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Rena P.

If I could wrap Mt. Everest up in a white cloth napkin and carry it around in my purse for when I'm craving good Indian food, you best believe I would fill the world with aromatic spice scents wherever I went. But alas, it will remain in Evanston, for all to enjoy. This location is a mirror of three faces. From the outside, the place looks like another bland storefront notorious for that area. Upon entering (which can only be done through a small random lobby) it looks like a "I'm probably under-dressed for this white tablecloth restaurant." Upon sitting down and relaxing, however, you're quickly sucked into the cozy/comfy atmosphere of this gem. The food is extremely enjoyable. Extremely. Enjoyable. We began with a Chef Special Assorted appetizer. It had a little of everything: vegetable pakura, tandoori, sesh kabab, chicken tikka, boti kabab, veg. samosa. Damn. Seriusly. The vegetable pakora are aaaammaaaaziinng. My entree was a dish which I've never seen on an Indian restaurant menu (one not made with a tomato based sauce). It was called "Chicken Shahi Korma" a mild dish made with a creamy sauce of almonds. Delish! Dee-lish. Even my expert Indian Food Eating friends loved it. The Naan is divine....just divine. And the tandoori is over-licking good! (OK, I'm being a bit dramatic. I mean, who's going to let me lick their over? Seriously. What am I even thinking?!?) All in all, try this place. I doubt very much that you will be disappointed. If you are, let me know, I'll go back for another taste and prove you wrong. ** Please note the consistent repetition of adjectives. That's to emphasize my level of love, fool! **
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Mjp P.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a new spot to try out in the city of Evanston. Mt. Everest had been one of the spots to go to for the longest and OMG... all I can say is "we should have been checked this spot out". The overall ambiance of the place was very inviting, service was spot on and the flavor of the food had my taste buds going bonkers #Yummy . Definitely will be visiting again.
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Ehow C.

I've mostly come here for the lunch buffet, once or twice for dinner. Lunch is a pretty good deal, since all of the food is very well prepared. The Indians/Nepalese in my lab think it's very good, authentic, and not too oily (compared to their respective countries). Their dishes are consistently good between visits, which is nice to rely on. You definitely pay more for dinner, and give up quantity and price for variety, but you can't really expect them to run a buffet 24/7, right?
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Rohan D.

I am not sure how this restaurant succeeded in lasting since I was in grad school last century, as it's just not that good. I've been to Nepal, and India, and I've heard South Asians dismiss Nepalese cuisine as "bland Indian food," but most of what they serve here, and everything on their buffet, is actually bland Indian food, not particularly Nepalese. The service was, and continues to be, somewhat lackadaisical, considering the relatively high prices for South Asian food. Even if you're on a graduate student budget, you're better off shelling out the train and bus fare, going south to Devon avenue around Western, California, in Chicago, for South Asian, especially lunch buffets. I do recommend this place if you find good Indian food to be too spicy, the last time I was here a woman sitting near us was just raving about the food, saying "I love the way Indian food smells, but usually it's just too hot for me, this is PERFECT!" Well, I guess I figured out how this restaurant has been around in Evanston so long.
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Mayank P.

Food like Indians made it, delicious. They are good at what they do! Great option when in Evanston. Had their biriyani, tasted just the way it should, and the rest of the food was good as well. The seating was against a pillar, don't like that... but the food made up for it.
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Nikhil A.

This place is nice. I have gone several times and I am pretty content with the food. Being a Nepali restaurant, they have some typical Nepali food items that are great. They lunch buffet is pretty decent but I like ordering off menu and usually go for dinner. The service is great, and so it ambiance. Pretty spacious. If you are looking for Indian food in Evanston, definitely go for this place. One suggestion is they should add Vegetarian Momo's to menu :)
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Jody B.

Great Indian food. My husband hates indian food, but agreed to come here with me. He thought it was ok... but then, what does he know? He did like the biryani. I love everything there. I got the chicken tikka masala. Yum. You can't go wrong if you like indian food.
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Tricia D.

The garlic naan is so amazing that we polished off our helping and ordered some more, even as we were at the tail end of our meal. My life long dream is to just have an unlimited supply of naan available to me anytime, anywhere. Sigh.
(5)
Christine K.

It's so difficult to encounter a restaurant that prepares good Indian food. Even in California, where I'm surrounded by Indian restaurants, most fail to draw praises. The naan here, although is a bit too salty at times, is almost the star of the meal, so I suggest refraining from snacking on too much of the naan before your meal! Of the times I visited Mt. Everest, the service was stellar. Our servers were always attentive and ensured that our beverages and naan basket were filled. I highly recommend the chicken momo and aloo tama bodi, a dish of bamboo shoots, black eye beans, and ruset potatoes seasoned with spices.
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Tara B.

Wonderful! First time here and we will be back for sure. Tried the chef assorted appetizer, which was very tasty. Also had a great mango lassi. Then shared the vegetarian combo for one. It was a great value for eating for two people. Highly recommend checking them out. Service was impeccable. Go here! It's really excellent! We will definitely be back next time we're in the area.
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Len L.

It was cold that night when I walked past this place and my stomach lit up my brain for some Indian food. We went in and that night it was packed but they had some room for more. They sat us in the middle of the room, at that time we didn't think too much that this was an issue but towards the end of the meal it was. We sat in front of the fan were the wind of the fan was blowing on our table and it was irritating and in our way of enjoying our meal. Other than that, the food itself was enjoyable. We ordered a variety of dishes such as our favorite vegetable somosa. butter chicken, tikka masala seafood, pork biryani rice and garlic naan. This was a lot of food for two, but we plan to have left-overs for lunch the next morning. Evey thing was excellent, the dishes were very tasty and flavorful. The portions and prices were average and if you have a wildcard (Northwestern Univ. School ID), you can show it to get 10% off your dinner. What I liked is the student discount, plenty of metered parking and food was excellent. The dislikes were the fan blowing on our faces and dinner.
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Ray L.

Tried to stick to the Nepali entrees and they were all quite good. The chicken momos were... can you say "succulent" without sounding like a pretentious jerk? Whatever, they were succulent and their dipping sauce was phenomenal. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out the spice combination and, predictably, failed. The jhane ko daal and aloo tama bodi (basically lentils and blackeyed peas, respectively) were both well-balanced and rich dishes. The bread basket had a lot of variety and no failures--if you have a big group, get it. It will make you happy. Waiting to get in was slow, the service was slow, and the atmosphere was unmemorable. Not sure the food was worth the wait, but I would return in a heartbeat on a slower evening.
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Daniel And Kelsey P.

Had lunch at this place for the first time and it was great! All you can eat buffet was delicious. Great service, great interior, great food.
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Steve A.

If you'd rather have a buffet than order fresh from the menu, this is a good choice for lunch. The Nepalese items are interesting, but the Indian food seems more healthy, in general, with fewer fried items and more vegetables.
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L S.

Great service, great food! We have been to Mt. Everest many times over the last 4 years and they have always treated us very well. We also went there one year for our anniversary and they couldn't do enough for us, even gave us a free desert!
(5)
Jen P.

My review is for the lunch buffet only because I've never been here for dinner. I work upstairs from Mt. Everest and probably end up coming here 1-2 times per week. Their food is comforting, consistent, and delicious! I love their chicken tikka masala (butter chicken) and their dal is terrific as well. Their waitstaff is friendly and attentive, and I know this will sound incredibly corny but I just feel that their food is prepared with love! For comfort food it cannot be beat!
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Beth M.

Mount Everest is one of my favorite places to eat in Evanston. Their lunch buffet is AMAZING and has a huge variety of dishes, sides, and even desserts (yay for kheer!). The dinner entrees are plentiful enough to feed me for at least one more meal of leftovers. I've stuck mostly with chicken and paneer dishes of the tikka masala and saag variety, which have been flavorful and filling. In addition to the food, the staff has been very accomodating, as I've come here on several occasions with large groups. They're great at handling large tables of people (in this case, hungry grad students) and even let us combine several Restaurant.com certificates on our bill. Great food, great service!
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Leo S.

Bread basket was good, sauces were good, naan was great, lamb curry was decently spicy when asked for, but not quite enough for me, and tea was tasty. It pleasant meal with good complex flavors, but very pricey. The service was also only okay.
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Nikki K.

I've been here a few times for dinner, and it's definitely my favorite Indian restaurant in the Chicago area. I think it's even better than Marigold. I've split the vegetarian dinner for two and also tried a bunch of the other vegetarian dishes. The Palak Paneer and Dum Aloo are my favorites. I love the Peas Pulav and garlic naan too. Splitting two dishes with naan and rice is definitely enough food for two people. The service here is also great. We've always been given good wine recommendations. The staff is attentive, but not doesn't by every second and disrupt the meal. I'll definitely come back here again!
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Chris P.

My wife, me and a friend had the buffet at Everest on a Saturday - there was a good range of meat and veggie food options, and all were flavorful, plentiful and wholesome. Lovely rice, but naans a little 'ho hum' (a little limp and lifeless -- not the lovely hot, puffy & 'slightly scorched' naans I've enjoyed elsewhere). Plentiful pickles and mango chutney is a nice touch, and we enjoyed the seeded poppodums very much. Service was very good--very polite and helpful, without pretentiousness or pushiness. If you like spicy, the buffet probably isn't your best bet, but if you're hungry and want tasty comfort in nice surroundings, then for sure, this will be a hit.
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T E.

Bland food, dirty interior, rude waitstaff. We were there at around 1:45 PM for lunch. We were more or less forced to get the buffet, as after sitting for 15 minutes with 4 glasses of lukewarm water we finally flagged down a waiter and asked if they were only serving buffet or if we could order from the menu. He rolled his eyes and shrugged, then said you can order from the menu but it will take a long time. We said, that was fine, we weren't in a terrible hurry. He gave us a sour look, then came back 10 minutes later with 4 of the filthiest, stickiest menus I've ever seen outside of a wastecan. The pages were literally stuck together. Then we asked if he would please replace our waters because he had served us warm water when we sat down. Ten more minutes and another fellow came over and said "you all want to drink warm water?" and my husband said, "no, we would all like to have chilled water, please. We were served warm water to begin with." He left, 10 more minutes passed, then the first fellow came back, and made a sighing arduous process of giving us fresh water. I wanted to leave at this point, but my niece wanted to just stay and eat as they wanted to do some shopping before leaving town, so we all got the buffet. The goat meat was tender, but more bones than meat, the tandoori was dried out, and the chicken tikka was too salty. Our nephew in law is British, and he agreed this was not a "nice curry" at all - and they should be more brave with the spices. All of it was bland; I suppose this is curry according to what they expect a US midwestern palette to expect, but the food did nothing to make up for the rudeness of the waitstaff. We were not asked what we might like to drink other than water; no one asked if we were enjoying our meal or offered any of the small courtesies that good servers tender to diners even in the most modest of restaurants; we only saw our server as he cleared the plates, leaning far over to clear from the opposite side of the table and giving myself and my niece generous exposure to his arm pits. Bland fare, and completely unacceptable treatment. The restrooms were also filthy, with half the ceiling falling apart, and the soap and toilet tissue dispensers empty - yet a sign saying "all employees must wash their hands," etc. I would not go back again on a dare.
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Vance S.

I went here for a business lunch meeting and it was really good! I had never been here before so I didn't know what to expect but was totally blow away by how good the food was. The food came out hot and pretty quick! The chicken I got was really tasty and tasted fresh! It was a pretty cheap lunch to where I left full and really satisfied!
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Thanh L.

I never had Napelese food before so was excited to give it a try. I was not disappointed. I can't attest to the authencitiy of the food, but I can say it was very delicious. I had the goat Chhoela for an appetizer, which the waiter warn would take 25 mins to prepare but worth the wait. We especially appreciate that he told us ahead of time so we knew what to expect. I had the Kukhura Ko Masu (Chicken with bone) for my entree..which I would reccomend. Will certainly be back to try more of their menu. Would be great if they would add more Napelese items for me to try. Was very crowded around 7:30pm on a Friday night and a large crowd around the hostess table. Seem a flow issue there since it took a long conversation between the hostes and a waitress before we were led to a table.
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Bill M.

I dined at Mount Everest Restaurant on a bustling Saturday evening. We were seated immediately upon arrival, and we appreciated that since the restaurant filled up nicely. They serve Nepalese and Indian cuisine, and I gravitated to the Nepali section because it seemed more exotic. My main course was a goat stew that was good though the plethora of bones made this dish a bit of a chore. This item comes with nothing, so we ordered a side order of white basmati rice. Now that I am not around a pot of rice every day, I truly appreciate how good a simple plate of rice can taste, and it tasted so good with the saucy goat meat. My friend ordered the appetizer platter as an entrÃ©e and everything looked good on it. The mango shake was also yummy. I would like to try their buffet lunch one of these days so that I can taste a variety of their dishes.
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Adi S.

Another one of my favorite spots in Evanston. Great prices given the quality of the food, and good service. The lunch buffet is excellent in value, variety, and taste. Some of the best restaurant-made Indian food I have had. My personal favorites are the chicken jalfrazie and the chicken vindaloo. I have also enjoyed the malai kofta, palak paneer, mutter paneer, garlic naan, and the keema samosa. I would highly recommend getting the tandoori chicken, especially if you are really hungry.
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Shradha A.

I was convinced to venture back into Mount Everest after an almost 2-year hiatus. I am so glad I believe in second chances! I had the vegetarian thali and absolutely loved it! Their breads are really good too!
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Jennifer M.

FOOD: Only been here for their lunch buffet, which means it's delicious! Best indian food in Evanston (I know, there's not TOO much to choose from). Palak is creamy goodness, and their naan is to die for. They're pretty generous with it too. Fried vegetables are good with a pretty nice mixture and variety of veggies. Also has a good meat selection to choose from. ATMOSPHERE: Nice and comfortable. Not too loud and very friendly staff.
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Allison C.

I will certainly try this place again if I happen to crave Indian food whilst hanging out in Evanston. I am more likely to come for the lunch buffet. The service was fine. The naan, raita, and rice pudding were very nice. However, my dishes lacked that intoxicating spice that draws me to Indian food time and time again. I ordered the Vegetarian Thali for One, which is a combination of many small vegetarian plates, and it comes with naan. But my dishes had the flavor, heat, and consistency of food that was sitting in a container all day and spooned into my dishes. The paneers were bland and had very few pieces of cubed cottage cheese. My friend didn't want to take her leftover tandoori chicken, so I brought it to my husband, who enjoyed it. Not my favorite Indian restaurant, but worth another shot during the lunch buffet, or perhaps I'll try some other dishes.
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Neha N.

I missed my mom's homecooked Indian food, so I ventured out to Mt. Everest. GOOD food. Try one of the paneer dishes with garlic naan. The place has a good vibe and is usually full of people, which can be a little noisy at times. I feel like I'm picky with Indian food since I grew up with it, and I definitely will be coming back here again!
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Jennifer W.

I highly recommend Mount Everest restaurant. I've been going here for many years, and it is always consistent. There about 14 vegetarian entrees. My favorites are: palak paneer and vegetable jalfrajee. Both of these dishes are excellent, and I find myself ordering them instead of trying new dishes. The most economic way to enjoy this food is to take advantage of the all- you-can-eat lunch buffet which is offered 7 days a week. They always have 4 vegetarian options and a salad bar with fresh fruit. Palak paneer is always one of the buffet choices. I find this food less greasy than many Indian restaurants, and the food is flavorful but not (hot) spicy. It's a comfortable, airy restaurant, and the staff are helpful and efficient.
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Hannah L.

Pretty good stuff, but not the best I've ever had. But the tandoori chicken was really well done.
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C G.

Came for the Sat AM lunch buffet. Great food, friendly service and great value. We especially liked the paneer spinach, chicken tandoori and chef special vegetables.
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Steve N.

Great experience all around. Nice dining room, great food, good service. I will definitely schlep up to Evanston to eat here again. Perfect for a pre-movie dinner too.
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Sharma S.

The momos are really good but other food are a little more than mediocre. Waiters are nice and will come obsessively to fill your glass with water. There are also some annoying and rude and grumpy waiters. For such pricey entrees, it is weird that they don't serve you rice. Overall not bad momos are good.
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Adda D.

I came here after 7 months for lunch buffet. I found the quality of food and service has degraded. I was served by an unfriendly waiter who had a derogatory tone; he was rude to me. As for the food, it was definitely not better than the last time I went there. I don't think I am going there again.
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Brett M.

I went here with my fiance a couple weeks ago. Takeaways: Good food for the price, especially with the cultural spin. The service was best described as attentive and pleasant. You're not going to be floored in anyway at this joint but if a casual sort of dining experience in Nepalese tradition is what you're looking for then I definitely recommend trying Mount Everest out.
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Leah B.

Best Indian food in the Chicago area!
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Jeanie P.

One of my favorite restaurants in Evanston! Hearty Indian and Nepalese food that is fresh and flavorful. I tried the saag paneer (spinach with farmer's cheese) and the chicken nepalese stew (ps not a fan of the bones however). Both were savory and delicious, and the naan was phenom. Staff is friendly and helpful~ Can't wait to go back to try the lunch buffet! God just writing this review makes me want to order some!
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Gabe M.

Great place for authentic Nepalese food. Go with some chicken momo's and aloo simi! Good location and good service.
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Candice G.

My main man and I ate here on a cold, wintery, Saturday night and it was just what we needed to nourish up after a long day of traveling, shopping, and shivering. The wait was minimal and the place was a great little romantic surprise. They have a fabulous alcohol selection and their naan is to die for. My Bf and I got a number of dishes, all of which were AMAZING and enormous. One meal + an appetizer is enough to generously feed 3 people. The service was great and all the staff were very attractive. The bathroom is a pain to get to... through the restaurant, back towards the front door, through the foyer, down the stairs, through the private party room (awkward), around the corner, then into the bathroom. They do have an elevator but I think it's only for the handicapped and servers of the private party and I didn't want to appear to be as lazy as I really am. This place was such a great find and great for dates, girls night out, a family meal, groups, you name it. Just try it, I promise you won't be disappointed. PS- plenty of vegetarian options!
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Jeff R.

It is only appropriate that one month before I take off for Nepal that Erica and I meet old friends (the Hirsch's) for dinner at Mt. Everest restaurant in Evanston. I generally enjoy Indian food, though I have not had it in a while and from what I've heard Mt. Everest is as good as any in Chicago. The four of us had a fine meal, lots of good food to share. If this is what I get to look forward to everyday in Nepal, I might come home much heavier than I left. We started with some garlic naan (old school garlic bread) and Keema Samosa (minced lamb inside pastry). Everything after we ordered was family style accompanied with rice and more naan. We each choose a dish: Erica went with Tandori Chicken, I picked Chicken Saag, Stephie ordered Aloo Gobi (cauliflower sauteed) and Joel delighted us with Keema Mutter (minced lamb part II). The serving dishes do not look very big but they provide plenty of food. We only finished one dish, the cauliflower, and took home everything else. My favorite was the minced lamb, which is surprising because I'm not much of a lamb person usually. The chicken saag was tasty, especially the sauce, but the meat was a tad fatty for my taste. I could eat good meat on rice almost every day; throw in some vegetables and that's a balanced diet. Definitely check out Mt. Everest for good and cheap (the entire bill was $80) Indian/Nepali food. I realize ethnic food served in the States in not usually similar to where it came from, but if the style and flavors at Mt. Everest are anything like what I will eat in a month, I will be very full and happy.
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Jonathan Z.

Good food, great selection of veggie foods, but the service can sometimes be a bit spotty.
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O F.

Service is extremely slow and the food is very bland - no flavor. Plus, they charge you for rice! This is the first time I've ever been charged for rice at an Indian restaurant. Will not return.
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Jamie B.

This review is only for the lunch buffet, so don't apply what I say here to their dinner or non-buffet items. Overall I was fairly disappointed. I have had much much better Indian food in the past, and have experienced a lot better Indian buffet's as well. There were a lot of items to choose from, and I tried all of the vegetarian dishes they had out. They were all somewhat lacking in flavor. I understand it's not going to be very spicy when it's a buffet because you need to meet a wide range of tastes, but it should still pack a lot of flavor. I would recommend people pass on the buffet, but I'd be willing to come back and give the dinner a shot since the reviews seem to be a lot better than what I experienced.
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Louise C.

I've NEVER had such pathetically bland Indian food as last night's takeout from Mt.Everest. The sauce tasted like baby food --I doubt they even used garlic or onion in it. Side dishes were just as bad. Boring - boring - boring! Considering how very expensive it was, this was a total ripoff. Never going back.
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Keiko S.

On days when we can't make it to Devon Ave, we go to Mt. Everest. It's the ONLY Indian cuisine restaurant in Evanston that we know of, so we have no other choice. We've only tried their daily lunch buffet, which unfortunately does not entice us to go back for dinner. The bright red tandoori chicken deceivingly lacks flavor, the curries are all quite mild (we like them spicy), and the salad veggies aren't so fresh. You'd wish that at least they could get lettuce that's not turning brown, huh... I find the vegetarian dishes to be tastier than the goat, chicken and other meat entrees, although they're a bit greasy compared to the ones at Southern Indian restaurants. Hmm, maybe I'm just not familiar with the Nepalese cuisine. The waiters are polite and non-intrusive. They have a nice bar serving Indian beers, but I don't see the point of going here just for the drinks.
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Grace L.

One of the best Indian restaurants I've been to since I came to Chicago! The smells and tastes are so rich, none of that watered-down bland stuff. I personally enjoy vegetarian dishes more and sometimes you can get skimped by that. These vegetarian dishes are very filling and eat like a true meal. I go back whenever I get a chance! Also, they have a lunch buffet every day. It's reasonably priced with a decent variety of entrees. If you're new to the Indian food scene, I would recommend it just to get a taste of a variety of dishes so you can call one your own!
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Carol C.

came here for lunch about two weeks ago. what a great place! the food was great, a good variety. i love the atmosphere of the place- clean and casual with nice decor. if you like indian food definitely come here!
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Matt S.

This place is good for eating family style and sharing with your dining companions. I went with two of my best friends and we all got a dish in addition to basmati rice and garlic naan to go with our plates. I'm under the impression that entrees here are not served with bread or rice; you'll have to order them separately. I'm honestly not sure how I feel about that, since I've been to places that also do that, but others where rice or naan came with the dish. Someone enlighten me? Before the meal was served, we were given a delicious crispbread with an assortment of chutneys, which I was a fan of. I then ordered the Aloo Tama Bodi (Nepali) out of sheer curiosity; I think it was the "very popular mountain dish" tagline that drew me in. I really recommend getting it if you're into trying something new and unique. One of my friends ordered the Vegetable Jalfrajee (Indian), which used traditional Indian spices we were familiar with, and my other friend ordered the Palungo Ko Saag (also Nepali), which was a good palate cleanser of sorts since the other two dishes were more heavy. Wouldn't get it again though, seeing as it was just stir-fried spinach with ginger. Really not that impressive. I recommend sticking with the spice-driven dishes. Dinner was a bit pricey (not a Northwestern student, so I couldn't get their discount), but I'd love to try their lunch buffet sometime! Otherwise a solid pick for Indian/Nepalese in the Evanston area.
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Lin T.

First places I ever tried Indian food and it was amazing! I definitely want to come back for the lunch buffet. The chicken curry is so tender and just falls apart.
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Thais A.

Ordered the special for 2. which came with enough food to feed a small family. it was really well seasoned, and everything was perfectly prepared. The restaurant itself is very nice. White table cloth, well dressed waiters etc. But the smell is really intense so you'll come out smelling like food.
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Feisty E.

Jackpot! 1. The Mt Everest now offers Gulab Jamun at the lunch buffet... did my first review do the trick. One must wonder. Or at least it was offered on one Sept Thursday when I visited. Either way. How exciting is that. Oh the yummy, gloppy, honey-tasting little rounds! 2. The naan was much fresher and warm on last 2 visits. I will come back more often now. Did I mention there is free.gulab.jamun at the lunch buffet?? i'm upgrading it to 5 star in value. CORRECTION of 05/01/2012 - the gulab jamun only made appearance at the buffet ONCE.... taking my 5th star back.... We've eaten there at least 5 times in last 4 months - nope... just the red mush and that milky rice thing for dessert. sorry yall. - added spring of 2013. Although gulab jamun is gone from the buffet, we discovered that WEEKEND buffet offers fresh fruit... whaaaat? just for a buck extra. and i'm not talking carboard-like old regular buffet fruit - always sweet and fresh! pineapple, melonss, grapes, strawberies. Go Mt. Everest. We come at least once a month on Sundays now. ONE WISH ONLY - that the tandoori chicken was less salty.... I know making it salty should repel people to consume too much - in theory. However. It can also make someone take one bite and leave a whole piece... seen it happen. I'm just sayin'.
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Emily I.

Had the buffet yesterday. Great service but the food was bland. Husband has had stomach issues since we consumed but I was ok. I would also recommend using the restroom prior to your visit as there's is not in a convenient location or that clean. I would maybe grab takeout there but nothing really sold me to be a loyalist. Lutzzat on Jarvis is the better place to go if you're on the north side.
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Tarra T.

Love me some Indian food - sometimes I think I may be biracial I love it so much! Mt. Everest did not disappoint. Came here with a large group while visiting Evanston and was sat-is-fied!! We ordered a few plates for the table and here are my favorites (of course in order of awesomeness) 1) Veggie Jalfrajee - Don't you love that name "Jalfrajee!" This dish is a staple anytime I'm eating Indian food but you've really go to get the spices right and Mt. Everest did just that! It's a great vegetarian dish with mixed veggies, cottage cheese and flavored with wonderful spices. For my meat eaters - There is also a chicken option but really, you won't even know there isn't any meat in this dish. Be a vegetarian for the evening! 2) Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked in an "exotic" blend of north Indian spices. Do I know the difference between north and south Indian spices you ask? No, absolutely not but I can tell you that the north Indian's got it right on this dish. 3) Aloo Gobi - Cauliflower and potatoes sauteed to "perfection" in mild spices with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. The Gobi is the stuff!! Get you some. The service was just okay and decor pretty random. The place is large enough restaurant for a group of friends but quiet enough for a little date night action. I noticed a large party room on the lower level near the bathrooms that I'm sure you can rent out for larger events. Enjoy this little Evanston jewel next time you're there!
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Colin D.

Excellent restaurant. My wife generally gets butter chicken when we have Indian food, and quality of the dish varies substantially from place to place. I can say without a doubt that this is the best we've had. The vindaloo (my usual go-to dish) is also very good, but I've started to get the butter chicken as well. Service overall is excellent, and they are very attentive on water refills. Only negative I can think is that we've had to wait past our reservation time once or twice. Skip waiting in the crowded doorway - there's a bar tucked away in the back that's much quieter.
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Joan A.

Definitely one of the best restaurants in Evanston. Been here several times, and everything I've tried has been fantastic. For those of you that haven't had Indian cuisine before, this would definitely be a good place to try it. Go for the biryani (spiced rice), baingan bartha (mashed eggplant with tomato, onion, and spices), and their fresh naan! Everybody also loves their samosas, which aren't too spicy.
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Kenny O.

Came here for a little departmental dinner last week. The ambiance: Quite casual. The decor makes you expect the prices to be a bit higher. Overall, nicely themed and handsome restaurant. There were larger parties around us, so the restaurant as a whole was a little on the loud side, but nothing bad. The food: I was looking for my favorite Indian Tandoor staple, Rogan Josh, but I couldn't find it anywhere, so I ordered another lamb dish, Lamb Vindaloo, since I like spiciness. The portion was decent, but it didn't come with naan nor rice, so we ordered enough for the party (of 17?) to share. It was spicy, rich, and the lamb had a good bite to it, while still being decently tender. The rice was standard basmati affair. The naan wasn't as buttery or as crispy as I tend to like it (my go-to place in San Diego essentially dredged their's with clarified butter and seared the outside, but left the inside perfectly tender). The miscellaneous: The location is enviable, being in the heart of downtown Evanston and all. The prices were good. I think we all left paying $20 each after splitting some appetizers, each ordering entrees, and everyone splitting a generous portion of rice and naan. Show your Wildcard, NU students, for 10% off, too.
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Dilip D.

food is okay. ok option in evanston.
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Jacinta W.

Superb, authentic, and delicious! Fast service on a Friday night. And and didn't feel like I wasn't taken care of.
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Sandy N.

I've been here a few times, both lunch and dinner. They have a good variety of food, and it's not too spicy (I'm really sensitive, unfortunately). It's good for groups, pretty roomy. If you're craving Indian food in Evanston, check out Mount Everest.
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Jeff F.

solid indian & vegetarian, high quality with good size portions. Wont be the least expensive you'll find, but high quality and worth going back to
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Jon L.

Excellent lunch buffet, but Tiffin on Devon is the real deal.
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Dee H.

The food is spectacular. It is very fresh and flavorful. The service is friendly. The atmosphere is just OK, but will not interfere with a lovely dining experience. Highly recommend.
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S F.

We needed a place in Evanston that was near an event we were attending after dinner. I typically always look for high rated, reasonably priced restaurants and the reviews looked really good, so obviously this was our date night spot. We briefly looked over their online menu; our mouths started salivating when we saw the "non-vegetarian meal for two." We were seated quickly and our server greeted us shortly after sitting down. We knew what we wanted and ordered the special, which came out hot in less than it took for me to check-in on Facebook. The food was amazing and for two people who skipped lunch, we had leftovers to take home. Will definitely come here again and suggest to anyone who wants amazing Indian/Nepalese food!
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Bina M.

Mount Everest is a gem in Evanston. I loved some of the traditional Nepali dishes on the menu, as well as the Indian. I would highly recommend starting your meal with the chicken momo. The chicken biriyani and chicken tikka masala are both very good. They have a nice selection of vegetarian items, as well. The service is wonderful. They gave me a gift certificate and a dessert on my birthday. I have never been to a restaurant that has done that. The manager and staff are always very kind and welcoming. Good food and great service...I will definitely come again and again!
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Deniz B.

I visited a couple of nights ago for the dinner buffet. It was great! The Chicken Tika Masala was BOMB. Also, they had these great lentil chips that I couldn't get enough of. The service was a tad slow, but honestly, I didn't care too much because it's self service and the food was so good.
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Claudia G.

Absolute heaven! We were actually aiming for another nearby restaurant which was unexpectedly closed. What good fortune as Mount Everest was an amazing find and we will be back, often. The staff is very welcoming and generous with suggestions. We started off with vegetable samosas and then ordered two vegetarian dishes along with the saffron rice (the white rice was offered readily and with a bit of questioning we learned about the delicious saffron rice) and Piyazi Kulcha (basically na'an with onions). Both veggie entrees were yummy. My beau and I were both going to order our own Aloo Tama Bodi, because it sounded so good. Then the waiter encouraged us to diversify so we did and ordered the Jhane Ko Daal as well. We like them both immensely, with the Aloo Tama Bodi being our favorite. Having finished eating and wrapping up the remaining portions (roughly 30%) to go, we agreed the samosas put us over the top. While they were good, we likely won't order them next time to save room for the entrees...and perhaps dessert.
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John W.

If someone you know is afraid to try Indian food or don't like spicy foods, this is the place to take them. We pretty much had stuff from the Indian menu as opposed to the Nepalese menu but the dishes seemed similar. I don't know if its the Nepalese way to take the fire out of the food or this place just knows it is located in white people Mecca and know that they need to tone it down for the suburbanites. That being said, there were a decent portion of Indian people eating in the restaurant. Note: they do not have hard alcohol/spirits. So if you order a Gin and Soda for instance you will probably just end up with a club soda.And when you ask for a lime, you will for some reason get a lemon...There may be some language barriers or perhaps just a hard of hearing waiter. Anyway, the food was all good, everything looked good, it just wasn't quite as spicy as I like it. For instance, the Murgh Makhani was just called Chicken Makhani and wasn't as red as Murgh Makhani. Don't know if those are 2 different dishes and the Chicken Makhani wouldn't have been been as red or spicy in any restaurant but the girlfriends dish was on the mild side too...It didn't have chicken, as opposed to the chicken dishes (inside joke).
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Rick R.

good Indian food but not great. This place get's packed since it's a Northwestern hang out with cheap eats. Service is very friendly and fast. Wear your crappy clothes since you'll come out smellin like curry! I guess it evens out with the cheap price of the food since i have to dry clean my clothes after. :(
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Christine K.

I had the Shrimp Masala which was great if you like some spice and the Chicken Tandoori was moist and flavorful. Also, if you like ginger, the Ginger Naan is delicious to go with every dish.
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Mir J.

As an Indian myself, I am very critical of South Asian restaurants. I'm telling you this because I absolutely love this place. I hadn't ventured into Nepal's culinary delights before so it was a big treat. We tried to order many of the items that were not familiar to us (things found on Devon or in my mom's kitchen). Those Nepalese items were really interesting and delicious. I can't remember exactly what it was called but we started out with a pot sticker dish with Indian spices then moved on to a couple of nepalese traditional curries with parathas. Nepalese food, to me, seems like fusion between Indian and Chinese food--makes sense given the geography. I highly recommend giving this place a try.
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Shuinn C.

Who would have thought there was such a legit gem of Indian food in downtown Evanston? The boy and I have been trying to go to their lunch buffet for the longest time, but we work ridiculous hours (ah the perks of healthcare) and thus we gave up and decided that dinner would suffice, even if we're cheap bastards. We ordered vegetarian samosas, garlic naan, an okra dish called Bindhi Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, and some plain rice. After the slight disappointment that I always get when I see how small the dishes are (I'm a big fatty and like huge servings =)), we dug in and I was in Indian food nirvana. Friggin delicious. Only thing I didn't really like were the vegetarian samosas...too much potato, not enough peas and other stuff. Good size, just not much flavor or variety of filling. Garlic nann- ;akljs;dkf. I want more. Bindhi Masala - you could taste the freshness of this okra. Beautifully made. Chicken Vindaloo - we like it hot hot, and they didn't skimp on the spicy. Good stuff. Would have liked more chicken, less space consuming potatoes, but eh, flavor was yummy. Rice - light, and went great with our flavorful dishes. Had enough left over for an AWESOME lunch the next day too. And there was a 15% off coupon we found on google. Sweet.
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John B.

C and I occasionally eat at Mount Everest, but we order out all the time. The food, IMHO, is as good or better than what we find on Devon. Here's how I hand out the stars: Star 1: The food is excellent. Star 2: The service is always excellent. Star 3: The ambiance is perfectly nice. I will admit it, I like the ambiance at Tiffin (on Devon) better, but this comes in second place. Star 4: They use recyclable to go containers. What?! That's a star? Yes, it's that important. In fact, I've decided that if I find that a restaurant uses styrofoam, I am not going to return. Period. Star 5: The food is excellent. Favorite: Lamb Briani. It's packed with flavor.
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Chenfei L.

That lunch buffet that they have is just wrong. Just gluttonous mayhem. I can't recall having a bad dish here. The place gets crowded quick for good reason. They cook the standard Indian dishes well, but I particularly like the Nepalese cuisine. Goat meat was great.
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Miriam B.

Went to the lunch buffet. The food was very fresh and nicely seasoned and the price was right( only 10). They didn't have a huge selection though and the naan was overbaked.
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Justin W.

I love Nepal, I love Nepali food, and I love this F'ng restaurant. Though their Nepali selections are limited they are amazing and they have incredible Indian dishes as well. This place is the best, from the wonderful staff to the well kept surroundings to simply delicious food. We had an amazing time and I do not have single bad comment I can make, you have to go ASAP.
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Andrew H.

I'll preface this by saying Indian food isn't my favorite, but I have come here for the lunch buffet before and patronized Mt.Everest again today with a friend. Arriving around 12:30, we had to wait 10-15 minutes. The host and overall service was average, the waiting area was insufficient. After being seated, we were quickly given water before we walked to the buffet. The salad bar is what it is, nothing spectacular or fancy. The rest is standard Indian lunch buffet fare. The chicken tikka masala is my favorite. It would be nice if they would have some fruit options, but the dessert rice pudding is enticing enough to skip fruit. The lack of variety is the reason I cannot give Mt.Everest three stars. Indian buffets in Pittsburgh offer twice as much selection and there are less Indians in the entire Pittsburgh region than there were working at Mt.Everest. Overall, it's what you would expect going to any Indian lunch buffet. That is not excluding the lingering odor/fragrance (depending on perspective) that sticks to you and your clothes. I took a shower after returning home.
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Kathy M.

We used to live in Andersonville and never had the opportunity to try Mt. Everest. Now we live in the Boston area and were in the Chicago area for a few days, staying in Evanston, so we decided to give Mt. Everest a try: Meh..... We have an absolutely FABULOUS Indian restaurant in Salem, MA just 10 minutes from home and, during dinner, both my husband and I said that our place in Salem didn't have to worry about competition! First, the papadum was rather tasteless, so I was concerned with the first bites of the meal. Then the naan was not particularly fresh....it had been made earlier and wasn't nice and warm with a lovely soft center (as it could be). Plus, there was no yogurt for lassi (big disappointment.....I really must learn to make it at home!). I wasn't very hungry, so I just ordered the assorted appetizers. All of the items were dry and all the meat was overcooked. 'Nuf said there. My husband had the boti kabab masala and he also said, "Meh...." Service was ok.... They certainly didn't go overboard on the spices and we didn't think to mention that they could make it medium. Consequently, dinner was basically dry and bland......the bland was our fault, but not the dry. Bottom line: won't be back.....
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Ngoc H.

Came here for dinner one very random night, I've had better in Evanston to be honest. The chicken jalfriezie was alright, and the garlic naan smelled a whole lot better than it tasted. The decor and staff are very nice but I don't think I'll be returning despite their ridiculously reasonable dinner prices. Parking is always bad in Evanston so the walk was understandable.
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Tina R.

I really liked their lamb and okra dishes. I think the food here is really tasty and the buffet is a great deal! However, I think it is a little bit overpriced when it is not buffet.
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Erin B.

ohmigoodness. My girlfriends and I spent an afternoon shopping in the burbs, and were dying of hunger. Instead of making it back to the city, we opted for this gem. I was the only one in our group who hadn't eaten here before, and as I had my first bite of the lamb saag, I wondered what the F was wrong with me and why I hadn't been here sooner. Garlic Naan & Paneer Naan were to die. As were the samosas, chicken tikka masala and every nibble of my friend's dishes. Best part? The end when our server asked us if we were Northwestern Students. We're not, and told him that, but he gave us the 10% discount anyway. Delicious food AND being mistaken for a 19 year old? I'm officially hooked.
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Scott H.

Pretty solid Northern Indian / Nepalese cuisine in Downtown Evanston. I must admit that in several visits I've never actually ordered off the menu and have always enjoyed the instant gratification of the lunch buffet, so please consider this a review for the buffet only. While the selection and quality of the food are quite satisfactory, Mount Everest simply doesn't hold a candle to some of my usual haunts (Aroma in Vernon Hills and India House in Buffalo Grove) who regularly offer twice as many entrees and much fresher-tasting naan. Having Mount Everest in the town I call home is a definite plus, though, and I'll continue to return when the urge strikes and I'm in Evanston.
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Sophie W.

Food Okay. Environment good. Service is awful. No one says hello to you and basically they just want you to leave as soon as you finish even there are a lot of empty tables.
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Jonathan C.

Its sooo good. Its so good to get the non-veg sampler. Its $30 and comes with like 4 or 5 dishes. Last time I asked if I can get some hot sauce on the side for it (the sampler patter is all mild but flavorful). So I was expecting some chili sauce (or pieces) to mix into the meal. They gave me this warm curry sauce that was thick and hearty. It was like a stew with little veggies and such. It was no charge which was pretty cool. And you need to get the Masala Chai. it is the best chai I have ever drank.
(5)
K T.

I have been a customer for several years and love this restaurant. As a lifelong vegetarian, I am very particular about my food. I have always been treated very well each time I arrive and sometimes feel like I am being given extra, preferential treatment because I attend so frequently, which I did at one point, being 2 or 3 times a week, so I was able to experience the food and service on a regular basis. The atmosphere is what brings me to the restaurant and even when it is busy, I feel comfortable, but prefer when it is quiet. As a confirmed people watcher, I rate the other customers a solid 4 stars on the scale of interesting. And yes, there are special tables where anything can happen on your blind date, but that is my secret!! The former head chef has left, and as much as we miss him, the quality of food is still wonderful. I almost feel like family, but so should you. The trip downstairs to the bathroom is extra fun, especially for kids. Remember to use the stairs unless you are disabled or just lazy and hold the handrail!!! {You may get stuck in the elevator}. Downstairs is a room reserved for parties, but peek in on your way to the bathroom sometime and see the cool mural on the back wall. Extra points if you dare to flip on the lights by the bar and see it lit up! Just go there, have fun and tip them well. They try very hard to please you as a customer and that is what is important.
(5)
M R.

It has become one of my favorite places in Evanston. It has one of the best lunch specials in town. Not the cheapest, but the fact that it is buffet style is a big, big plus. I would always recommend it.
(5)
Allison S.

Really good indian food! The best is the buffet. They have a great variety of stuff always including fried veggies, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and veggies. There is a salad bar area with sauce, and they always give you a lot of naan. The service is always attentive, and I love coming here! Definitely recommended for indian food if you are in the area!
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Jesse A.

I had a splendid quick dinner here tonight! It made us all so happy and glowy and full of Nepalese/Indian tucker. We ordered various vegetable curries, of all different kinds, and each was distinct and made us all fall in love with CAULIFLOWER again. Oh cauliflower, i forgot about you! I promise I won't forget you again. We were most satisfied. The service was fast, friendly and gorgeous (um, literally). I can't speak for how this place cooks meat, since we didn't have any, but for a quick, delicious veggie meal, we were thrilled. The Naan was superb. The price in the end? $15 each, including tip - and we were absolutely STUFFED with yummy food.
(5)
Steve J.

WOW !!! I came to Mt. Everest with my Girlfriend and her Mom for the first time. She told me it was good, but nothing could prepare me for just how good and authentic it truly is! Generally it's a great place for groups to share different entrees. Each order is more than enough food! The food came out on hot plates, Steaming and Still Cooking!!! Chicken, Lamb, Everything was delicious! The service was friendly and efficient, I cant wait to return! Weekend brunch/lunch All you can eat buffet before 3pm is the way to go.
(5)
Allyson R.

Over the years, I have had some terrible Indian food; most due to the fact that it was intimidating and often unidentifiable. After a recommendation of a co-worker, I made the trek to Mount Everest with my culinary cohort. She and I were elated! The service was overly attentive, infact, i was afraid that the water boy was paid only per glass he pored. We opted to order the "meal for two' in hopes of trying everything. It was nearly impossible to decide otherwise. Every dish was perfectly spiced and flavoured. We completed the meal with an included dessert of a fragrant rice pudding. If they would have given me a vat, I would have eaten it just out of sheer joy despite being happily stuffed. I would highly reccomend this restaurant and will be returning!
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Sarah K.

I have been here for dinner and for the lunch buffet. Dinner was pricey for the serving size and the service was slow. The food was ok, but nothing special The lunch buffet has generally fresh food, but I think it should be priced slightly lower (the prices went up last year I think). They are slow to come around with the Naan and to refill the water.
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Mike T.

I was not very impressed with the service. The couple of times we went, I did not feel very welcome. I thought the food is pretty typical for the price point but nothing too memorable. They did have a special dinner during one night we went and we thought that was a good deal.
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Pamela P.

Went there on a frigid Saturday evening and the place was hotter than Hades. I mean there was a line out the door and the restaurant was packed like a sardine can. We had three different waiters but they each seemed to know what they were doing or what we ordered. We ordered the veggie sampler for two. The food was just ok. The sauces were really heavily fattened up with some fats and had way too much salt. The naan was delicious but also greasy. We were really hurried throughout dinner and the waiters seemed happy to have people to just eat and get out. Disappointing especially when I really wanted to try an after dinner tea...Oh well. There's not many really good Indian/Nepalese restaurants in Evanston so might be headed there again soon!
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Laila C.

The lunch buffet is a great deal! their green chutney is fabulous on almost anything they offer! I love getting the buffet because despite eating a quite a lot of indian restaurants, I'm still often hesitant to order anything not chicken tandori, a vindaloo, a paneer or some curry dish. Indian buffets are my favorite because I don't have to commit! I can try everything and be soo satisfied! Mt. Everest is reasonably priced and I think the only indian restaurant in Evanston. Since I don't live in Evanston anymore, I don't really see a reason to go back. but if you live in Evanston, it's still a great place to eat at!
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Anne K.

I wanna like you so much, especially since you're the only Indian place in Evanston...and Skokie is bereft of Indian restaurants. There is a sever lack of spice in the food. I was really disappointed the first time I ordered the veg thali. The flavor could have been kicked up a notch, too. I ran into many a piece of cardamom, but very little onions/garlic. I guess this is beneficial to my boyfriend, but not so much to my tastebuds. I asked for my (2nd visit) thali "spicy" a couple days ago... and got the mattar paneer, dal makhani and palak paneer full of hot chili powder. I guess that's better than nothing, except it wasn't exactly a flavorful heat. It kind of sits there burning the tip of your tongue. It's as if the cook threw the powder in at the end as an afterthought. Also, I'm not a big fan of blatantly frozen peas/carrots in the rice. I think I really loved it when I was a kid because it was colorful, and but now it's less appetizing because you can taste the old-ness. If you go, order the plain basmati! Enough of the bad, now onto the good! The waitstaff were friendly, and service overall was pretty excellent. The kheer was very nice, and was the best part of my meal! I kind of enjoy the texture of their paneer, which is tougher than I'm used to. Oh, and I can't forget the buttery naan. My friend was pretty pleased with his Nepalese chicken dish...I believe it was the Kukhura Ko Masu. I don't think I'm coming back here unless desperation sets in. The extra 10 minutes to Devon are totally worth it.
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Reina L.

We come here once in a while, and bring our friends who are interested in trying Indian cuisine for the first time. I like their selection of vegetarian dishes, and the fact that the food is not overwhelmingly spicy, yet it is full of flavor to enjoy till the last bite.
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Andrea G.

Not only is the food great but the service is fantastic. When a waitress accidently dropped some dishes near our table, they were SO nice about it and brought us dessert. The next time we went - 3 months later - the waiter not only remembered us but remembered what my boyfriend ordered. I highly recommend the grilled goat appetizer: it takes a while and usually comes out after the entree but it's really really good!
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Dayna S.

Decided to step out of Chicago for the evening and head to Evanston for dinner and a movie. First of all, what a cute little town with all the shops...I would consider moving to this area! We decided on Mt. Everest because we had the Restaurant.com gift cert. Overall, it was a great experience! The service was great, the place was packed, and the food was delicious! We ordered garlic naan (Amazing), Shrimp Pakora App. (not such a big fan), Whole Tandoori Chicken (very good), and Chicken Tikka Masala (Yummy)! This was my bf's first time having Indian food and he absolutely loved it! I thought everything was wonderful as well, and the service made it even better! I'd definitely go back the next time I'm in Evanston.
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Ben A.

We met up with a friend for lunch here and all ate from the buffet. It was pretty tasty and reasonably fresh considering we ate at 1:45. The bread was brought to our table instead of being part of the buffet. Overall I would say the food rates at 3.5 or 4 but loses points for the bread and lack of choices at the buffet.
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Eliza Z.

They have a pretty solid lunch buffet here. I've never come for dinner, so I can't comment on the dinner menu. But there's always a pretty good variety of entrees for the lunch buffet (it leans heavily towards vegetarian). They always have vegetable pakora, which I love and tastes amazing dipped in their variety of chutneys. Service is sometimes a little slow, even when it's not super busy, but it's a good deal, so if I'm craving Indian for lunch, I come here.
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Beckie M.

The vegetable pakora, garlic naan, palaak paneer and vegetable jalfreji are delicious. I'm not such a fan of some of the other vegetarian dishes, and the ambience isn't great, but it's definitely nice to have a decent Indian option in Evanston. It's pretty weird that they have a "ladies' night" drink special, but I enjoyed my free mango lassi.
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B B.

Terrific lunch buffet. I'll keep going back for that. Ordering off the menu for dinner, though, was a little pricey and not the best Indian food I've ever had; the wait-staff was less than attentive, and had to be called over for water and the check.
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Claudine G.

I do like this place however I feel a little bit like its very Americanized Indian/Nepalese Food. I am a fan of Indian food and eat it quite frequently. One of my best friend is Nepalese so I also understand all their flavors and spices. For me, it doesn't have enough flavor or that something is always missing. I've had their Mutter Paneer and its watered down. I also ask for spicy and well...let's just say that all I tasted was pretty much chili powder rather than the flavor of the sauce, paneer, and cilantro. The chili powder overpowered everything and I usually LOVE spicy food, but this one was like taking a spoonful of chili powder in my mouth. I've tasted many of their chicken dishes and again it's missing an ingredient. It doesn't have that savory bite I'm looking forward for. Maybe I should stick to beef next time. Which is why I need to talk about their goat meat. I love goat and grew up eating it. Their goat is seasoned very well, perfect flavor, not missing anything, however the meat is not cook tender enough. Goat is one of those meats that need to cook for a very very long time in order to get that pulled-pork effect, much like lamb. It's worth a taste, but please bring a toothpick with you. Two things I do love is their Samosa and garlic naan. Just taste it and I promise you, it's pretty damn good. Also try their lunch buffet. When you're craving something different for lunch around the Evanston area, you'll get your moneys worth here. Just don't be too picky. Mount Everest is a local spot for me, but it's not something that I'd run into immediately if I'm craving Indian food. Once in a while is good or if I'm introducing someone fairly new to Indian/Nepali cuisine.
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Manda J.

What is Nepalese food? Good stuff, go here and try some if you're in Evanston (and you already know you like Indian food). I haven't been in for the lunch buffet but love to sample everyone at my table's dinner orders. It's a pretty casual, well-priced place but feels upscale with white tablecloths and good wait service. Be aware of the spicy- they know how to do it and will adjust accordingly if you have a preference.
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Alex G.

Clearly not the best Indian food in Chicago, but not bad! Pretty inconsistent service - I have been multiple times and only once had an even reasonable service experience. The atmosphere lacks somewhat as well - for the location and price, I would prefer a cleaner feel. However, some of the dishes are fantastic and the naan is out of this world. As a bonus, the lunch buffet is fantastic and a steal at $11.
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Jennifer E.

There was an exceedingly long wait time (40+ minutes) despite there only being 4 other tables. On top of this, the food was terrible: we got chicken in bone but it really should have been called bones with chicken as there was very little meat. They also charged us THREE DOLLARS for rice which should always come complimentary with the type of meal they were serving. I will definitely not be coming back here.
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Jims L.

I lived in New Delhi for three months, and this was the first time I had Indian food in over a year. I'd simply never been used to craving Indian food and when I came upon this place randomly (for all the times I've walked down Church St I would have never guessed that Mt Everest served Nepali/Indian cuisine) in my nostalgia I decided to order the favs from my trip. I got tandoori chicken, panak paneer, the non-veggie samosas, garlic naan, and was thrilled to see gulab jamen in the desserts section. AHH I was soo excited (I ordered take out) when I was driving there; I literally ran to the restaurant and was antsy while waiting for it to come out; I was remembering good times on my trip as I was on my way back to my room and couldn't waiiiiiiiiiit to dig in. I was sooooo disappointed. The food was just okay and not at all fulfilling in my anticipation. How can you mess up garlic naan? For the entire meal I was just trying to convince myself that it was just as good as I remember; but the next day I didn't even want to eat it for left overs... Maybe next time I want to walk down memory lane I'll try it on Devon St.
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DBIGCAT C.

Excellent food, very good service! if you are looking for a different style of food, this is the place to go!
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Mark G.

I kinda have a dog named Mo Mo so there was no way I was passing up a chance to try a Mo Mo. They were made of chicken and scrumptiously delicious. We also tried the non-vegetarian value platter. They have three value platters to choose from. The two chicken dishes were great. Flavor full, tender and delicious with just the right spice. The vegetarian dish and rice were great. My only complaint was the service and the lamb. I know it is not supposed to taste like shoe leather but it kinda did. Maybe I will try to goat next time or substitute the lamb for something else. As far as service it is super friendly and prompt once they get going but this night the place was busy. Problem was the waiter made us sit without bread or drinks for about 20 minutes then tried to talk us out of the mo mos because they take 15 minutes. I would totally go back and do things a little differently. I will be sure to write another review when I revisit.
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Lawrence H.

I probably should put off this review until I've had dinner there, but one must go with the experience one has had, not the one I'm looking forward to. I arrived at Mount Everest looking forward to sampling some exotic cuisine, as the posting seemed to offer Himalayan and Tibetan dishes, as well as Indian and Pakistani fare. Alas, those are dinner offerings; the lunch choice is the buffet, sporting more pedestrian cuisine. I was seated right away, towards the tail end of the lunch hour, and had a nice basket of fresh-baked warm flatbread set on my table before long. The only menu on my table was for wines; I thought perhaps menus would arrive once my lunch companion got there. Nope; once she arrived, we were told, politely, to help ourselves to the buffet (which I'd noticed everyone else was doing). There was a decent salad bar, with colorful veggies and 2 dressings to choose from. The entrees consisted of mainly chicken variations, a rice-and-peas combo, battered fried vegetables and a form of thin pita-like bread. It might have helped the presentation had we arrived earlier; later in the lunch shift as it was, I didn't see anyone come out and replenish the buffet choices. Having smelled that wonder curry-like scent permeating the room, I was expecting some fairly spicy fare, but my selections, while palatable, seemed unusually flavorless. I've had Indian food before, many times, and generally love the bite and difference you get from American fare; strangely, the lunch buffet here didn't measure up to what I was hoping for. With no menu, our drink choices were delivered verbally, by people with fairly heavy accents, making it a bit tough to discern what we were being offered. I caught the word 'coffee' from my server, and ordered that; my friend had tea. The wait staff was attentive and not cloying; our water glasses were refilled regularly. There were 2 dessert choices from the buffet; a sweet cream and fruit melange that was very tasty, and vermicelli (which I did not sample). All in all, I'd say Mount Everest deserves a 2nd try from us, mainly to take a shot at the dinner menu. It wasn't bad enough to not recommend (and judging by the 90% full it got, many like its fare), just a little less than I'd hoped for.
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Mathew K.

Their Tandori Chicken is amazing, moist, flavorful and aromatic, the buffet is where it's at to try almost everything this restaurant has to offer, the pice is great, the wait-staff and atmosphere is wonderful and you're right in the heart of down-town Evanston, it's definitely a wonderful find!
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Shelli S.

I am not an expert of what constitutes good Indian food but the food here is excellent. I ordered Baigan Bharata-eggplant roasted in tandoor mashed and blended in a rich mixture with herbs and spices. I requested it spicy and it was perfect. I also had garlic naan which was superb dipped in the eggplant. My husband ordered Lamb in a creamy tomato sauce that was wonderful as well. The Kheer- rice with milk, raisons and almonds dessert was a nice ending to a flavorful meal. They have a decent wine and beer menu as well as non alcoholic drinks.
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Mark F.

I love this place, whenever we're craving Indian food we always go here. There is also always a restaurant.com coupon to use if I remember.
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Meghan B.

I reeeeaaally like this place. We only make it here once or twice per year, usually before or after the one or two movies we see per year, but it's always been a really pleasant experience coupled with great food. I order a malai kofta whenever it's available, and last night was no exception. It was actually a little gummy, but my malai kofta has been gummy EVERYWHERE lately --I'm beginning to suspect it's some kind of supplier issue. But the sauce was excellent --deep and rich, with a mild spice. I could drink the stuff --I very nearly do. Pairs great with garlic nan. My fiance has tried a number of other dishes here, and has always been pleased. Great vegetarian options, and the food is consistently fresh and never one-dimensional. One note of caution: Might be worth double-checking the wine, if you order it. We ordered a bottle of Gewurtztraminer (a steal at $22) because it sounded perfect with the food. I ordered it, and the waiter asked to see the list to confirm. He said something like "Oh, the Chateau de (brand name)..." I said yes. When the wine came, I saw that it was white, and it was Chateau de (whatever) and didn't think twice about it. It was good, but it was in fact the Chateau de (Blahbuhteblah) Chardonnay, which not only didn't pair as well but was also $5 more for the bottle. My fault as much as his. But next time I'll double check that they bring what we wanted. In all, amazing food, friendly staff, warm environment.
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Jeff G.

went for lunch buffet during the week. it was all right, but not above average. selection was somewhat limited. kind of pricey (around or slighty over $10). i don't think they had any dal!
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Leah C.

the only buffets i enjoy are indian food ones... i can never decide what i want to order and because the flavors are so strong, my palate likes to mix up the tastes and buffets allow me to do that! we like mount everest because it's clean, in a great neighborhood (downtown evanston... just blocks away from my favorite bakery - bennison's!) and the food in the buffet is always fresh, well maintained (never looks picked over) and there is never that "film" of grease floating on top of the curries. we would give this place 5 stars if they kicked up the heat just a notch. we know that they try to cater to all heat levels by making their dishes mild (and there is a full "bar" of condiments to spice it up). we also know that when we want "real heat" to head out to devon for a heartier meal. lots of families and students come to enjoy this daily buffet ($10.95 pp on weekends).
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Chris C.

Big Fan of this place... although it's apparently becoming "known" and wait times are increasing a bit. Their lunch buffett is very solid, with a great selection of offerings. And, their entrees & appetizers are "very good" to "great" - lamb, chicken, vegetarian - you name it. I've been to several places on Devon, and keep coming back to Mt. Everest. Only downside is the Evanston-istas(!), but the food is more than worth it.
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Jesse S.

Went to Mt. Everest for the second time this Thursday night with a former classmate/buddy from the office. We wanted to spend some time catching up, and this is one of the nicer spots nearest to the NU campus. We split chicken tikka masala and baigan bartha, as well as an order of yummy naan. The chicken was saucy and tender, yum, and the eggplant was standard. Delish! The masala tea is quite good. Good company, too! The first time I went, we ordered two of the combination plates for 5-6 people, and still had plenty of food left over. Everything was pretty tasty, if I recall correctly. I mean, the thing with Indian food (in my experience at least) is that it's reasonably consistent across different restaurants, so I find it hard to judge. I mean, I like spicy food! Wanna eat it! When I eat it I am happy. I don't think I've ever had BAD Indian food. And if I did, it certainly wasn't here. (I mean, there is always the risk of devastating aftereffects, but these were reasonably minimal compared to most curry-laden experiences.) AHEM... Plus, this is a little bit more upscale, and quieter than the spots on Devon. Service is attentive, too. I've yet to try any of the Nepalese dishes, basically because whenever I end up here, I can't get past the yummy dishes that I've had before and REALLY wanna eat. Maybe someday... and maybe I'll hit the lunch buffet sometime, too.
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Amy W.

Like all Indian restaurants, this place has plenty of vegan options, so I had a lot to choose from! I was also pleased with how flexible the restaurant was in terms of removing cheese from certain dishes, etc. The only gripe I had was in terms of the seating; we were near the bar, so it was really crowded, and I was getting bumped into by NU students while I was eating. The food, however, was really great!
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Kim P.

I've only been to Everest twice, but on both occasions the service was painfully slow. Both times the dining room was hardly half full. We were seated right away, but it took at least ten minutes for our waitress to take our drink order, and another five for her to appear with them. From the time we were seated to when the food came to the table was about 40 minutes. BUT! The food is delicious and worth the wait. So come when you have time on your side because you aren't going to be able to get in and out quickly if you need to (unless you go to the buffet). We love the garlic naan and the samosa. The puffs are flakey and crispy on the outside and warm and soft and slightly sweet on the inside. I like the way the dishes come out in those little tin containers. At first I thought it didn't look like much food, but my eyes were bigger than my stomach because we left completely satisfied. I love the lamb curry and my boyfriend really likes the masala tea. Oh, and if you have the Entertainment 2007 coupon book, there's a buy one entree get one free in it. That's what got me in the first time. The food is a good value regardless, but everyone can appreciate a bargain. I know I do. I think the next time I go I'll make a point of doing the buffet.
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Andrew W.

I've had better naan, but the chicken vindaloo was fantastic and spicy like it should be. Also a fav was the eggplant!
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Christine B.

I've been coming to Mount Everest for years but have never posted a review before. I noticed some recent posts which were negative and wanted the current reviews to more accurately reflect the experience you would have dining at Mount Everest. I was here for the lunch buffet today and also three times for dinner this month. The food is delicious and everything is always great. I enjoy coming with friends and sharing food so that I get to try new dishes that I normally might not order, discovering new favorites in the process. My favorite items are the vegetable pakora, mutter paneer, bhindi masala, chicken shahi korma, chicken vindaloo, and the boti kabab masala. For dessert I love the kheer, gulab jamun, and of course, a masala tea. The lunch buffet is an excellent bargain for the food offered and I am always able to find multiple options that I love. Everything at Mount Everest is so good the only problem is I end up eating too much! The staff are definitely attentive, but never would I say that they are intrusive, overbearing, pushy, or suffocating (as was specifically stated in a previous review). In fact, all the wait staff are extremely courteous, polite and friendly. I look forward to my next visit, which, if I'm lucky, will be within the week!
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Don B.

Recently came here for the lunch buffet. The tandoori chicken was tender and delicious, and the food all around was excellent. The service was friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable.
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Simona L.

i love this place ! My husband wanted to try this place for a long time, but I've never had indian food before and wasn't sure if i wanted toeven try it. But i'm glad that i did ! The food is just awesome... And they have this bread they call garlic naan, which is just amazing, and i couldn't get enough of it. The reataurant itself, the decor is just so beuatiful. We go there alll the time since we live in Evanston, so it's just a nice walk from our condominiun.
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Dave T.

I haven't eaten here within the past year, but it was part of the rotation of restaurants when I worked in Evanston. I am a pretty big fan of Indian food, and this was the place to go when you wanted some naan, tandoori chicken, chana masala, and other classic Indian and Pakistani dishes. I used to go here with the DBA from the company I worked for, and he is Pakistani. I liked the food and it was definitely up to his standards. He's a Lakers fan so we'd always talk hoops over lunch and I had to bust on him for being an LA fan. The lunch buffet is a good deal, although the food is obviously better if you order it fresh (ie, if you order from the menu, not the buffet). So if you are on the far northside and have your choice as far as travelling to get the best Indian food, go to Devon Avenue and check out Tiffin or Hema's. But if you cannot travel or don't have the time to do so Mount Everest is a fine alternative.
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Dee W.

Came here for the lunch buffet - it was $8.95 which was really enjoyable. At first the selection didn't look like much - a salad bar to your right and the Indian food in the middle and on the left with two choices for dessert. Their tandori chicken was okay - a little dry but then, they had another tandori chicken in curry which was pretty good. They had a couple stews that were pretty good, too. The curries were all mild and not terribly spicy (which is fine with me), but my friend claimed that the rice and breads/nans were really good (I was trying to low carb it) and their dessert was good, too. Service was decent but the food was good, but be forewarned to smell like curry for the rest of the day if you do come here for lunch!
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Eric M.

I am a big fan of ethnic cuisines as it give me the opportunity to try something different for a change. Indian food is of particular interest to me as it is very flavorful, full of tasty spices, and is always new and interesting. I went to Mount Everest with a friend sometime back and really enjoyed it, but there are some particulars to understand. Like some other Asian Cuisines (I'm looking at you, China, Korea, and Vietnam), Indian food is best eaten in sizable groups. Dishes, while tasty, tend to be large portions of one dish which can get boring own, but is great if you have enough people with you that you can all get something different and share. So if you can, go with a group and have everyone order something different and just enjoy a bit of each. Mt. Everest tries to cope with this issue by offering a meal for two, of sorts. It is a number of different offerings, rice dishes, meats, sauces, etc, all in slightly smaller portions, offered up at the center of the table and costing a touch under $20 a person. If you are going as a pair, I HIGHLY recommend taking this route. It is worth the extra cash (if you skip a drink and just have water, you're basically paying the same as you would for a regular entree) to enjoy the many flavors, and all of them are good. Don't feel like this is a romantic couples thing either, I went with a guy friend and this was just a good way to enjoy a hearty meal. The decor is warm, with soft lighting, wood tables and chairs, and trinkets and other items hinting at the Indian/Mongolian theme of the eatery. The service was prompt and friendly and the food was brought out at the right pace to allow us to eat at a nice pace without being overwhelmed with dishes or being unable to eat other plates before they got cold. Overall, if you are looking for pretty good Indian/central Asian cuisine in Evanston, check this place out. And if you can, go with a group.
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Peter L.

The meat-eater's dinner for two was sweet. I take pride in eating large quantities, but in the end I had to give in and take some home (it was her fault). The food was great -- there was a significant amount of meat, as promised. The prices are marginally high, but comparable to other places I guess. The service was great, the decor was normal-to-nice, some of the older people were dressed up. I will be going back.
(4)
Ray A.

This is my favorite restaurant in Evanston by FAR. The food is consistently amazing, I haven't had one dish that I didn't LOVE. My favorite are the samosas and the palak paneer. The service is great and if you're a loyal customer you get freebies sometimes, and NU students get 10% off takeout and delivery (not sure about dining-in). I highly recommend this place, you can't go wrong if you like Indian food!
(5)
Chris W.

Delicious, just-right-spicy Indian food with a slight something-different that I can only attribute to Nepaleseness. The lunch buffet has climbed in price a bit in recent years, but if you fast for 6-8 hours beforehand, it remains a great value. The naan is consistently less overcooked than at several Devon establishments I have been known to frequent, which I heartily appreciate. Also an excellent location for a mid-day beer.
(5)
Rudy W.

never had a Nepalese restaurant, so I give this one a shot. trying a bunch of dishes, and they are really good. i guess the food are very close to indian food and they are taste. yum....
(4)
William L.

It was good, but I don't really have a basis for comparison because I had never had Nepalese or Indian. My wife and I ordered the sampler platter, which I would highly recommend if you really don't know what you like and dont like. There were some hits, but oh, there were some misses, too. With so many restaurants around, I probably would not go again, but it was good food and good service.
(3)
Tracy K.

I really liked the food here, but I was turned off by the staff. Maybe its just assumed that anyone who comes in during lunchtime is here for their lunch buffet. We, however, were not. We received no menus and had to use the take-out menus to order from. We were ignored by the waiter until he realized that we had not gotten up and attacked the buffet. And silly me thought when asked "rice or bread?" that a) it came with the entree and b) we were to choose one or the other because only two choices were presented. Yeah, well.. I was wrong. I'm a little irked too that several types of rice were available and the waiter did not point that out and went beyond a basic side of basmati. Whatever though, it was tasty. Their bathrooms would be much, much nicer if they came equipped with toilet paper. Maybe its worth it to come here for the Nepalese food, but if I want Indian food, I can get better food with better service for less money on Devon.
(2)
Vik D.

Cons: Absolutely no change in the lunch buffet layout since July 2008. Not once. The mutton dish is mostly filled with bones and very little meat. The pulao is probably using frozen vegetables you get at walmart. Pros: Gulab Jamuns are off the hook. Pakodas are awesome. Waiters are alright.
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Jane M.

The food here is fantastic. Period. I love Devon st, and this is every bit as fine and loads closer to where I stay than anything I can get there. It is, alas, pricey as most Indian is. But for the money you get lovely atmosphere, excellent service, and really, REALLY good food. And? They have some Nepali dishes. Which makes me very happy, as I am a huge fan of variety. Because much as I love Indian food, I get tired of the same handful of dishes that most places serve because Americans have become familiar with them. India is an enormous country with lots of regional variations in cuisine that has influenced the surrounding areas and *their* various regional cuisines, and I for one am partial to places that represent all that wonderful variety. As a side note, the staff has always been amazing. They once went out of the way to deliver an emergency side dish to a dinner party I was throwing. I'm well out of their delivery area, btw. But when I was asking about when I should place the order for pick up so I could time it right, they told me they'd go ahead and deliver to me anyway so I wouldn't have to step away from the stove or my guests. Service that goes the extra mile always wins in my book. So Mount Everest, thumbs way up.
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Jesster A.

Only been here for the lunch/brunch buffet which I really love. The selection may look a bit skimpy but it's quite varied and very good There's excellent chicken and goat/lamb "stews" for meat eaters as well Tandoori chicken. Good rice, breads and several vegetable stews as well as a salad bar. At lunch (during buffet hours) the place is always busy and there may be a short wait for a table. I agree about the water which is an essential to accompany your meal.
(4)
Nastassia J.

4 stars for a great lunch buffet. Been here several times and always leave so full i'm waddling back to work. Yah not a pretty picture, but worth it for some really good food. The naan is not the best though, but everything else is top notch.
(4)
Steve T.

Large menu. The price was right. Nice mix of Indian and Nepalese. The wine selection and beer selection was excellent. The food service was quick. The wait staff gracious. We forgot our camera and they had it safe for us.
(4)
Swapna P.

The food is pretty sub par compared to other Indian restaurants that are relatively nearby (think Devon). It is definitely way, waaaaaaay too overpriced and offers very little variety in its menu. The food is really quite Americanized (too saucy or too sweet) so if you're going to Northwestern and have never had Indian food before, this is a good place to try to wet your palette and get a feel for it. But definitely don't believe it's authentic. I'm also getting the feeling that they're ripping off the customers by charging more and simultaneously increasing the sauce to protein ratio in most of their dishes.
(2)
Brian L.

Had a fantastic meal here with friends- the restaurant itself is pretty nice and the food, from appetizer to dessert, was very solid. Not a particularly good value (especially as Indian food goes) but it provides something different than the countless asian noodle places scattered around Evanston, and we all left fully satisfied.
(4)
A A.

Lunch Buffet for under $10? Yes, please. Solid Indian/Nepalese fare within walking distance of NU.
(3)
Gfiddy F.

I've been in love with their lunch buffet forever.
(5)
Richard G.

This place keeps getting better for me so I have upgraded the rateing to four stars. I love the Tandori chicken, so tender and tastey and the veggie samosas!!!
(4)
Emily W.

Mmmm...I love their dish, "Curry Up and Leave We Don't Really Need Your Business So We Are Going To Be As Un-accommodating As Possible!" I've never had anything like it in my life. We started off with a dish of, "No, you can't sit here because that means I would have to go get silverware and I really don't want to do that. So, can you just sit here and shut up?" We were thrilled. The tiny table by the door that they shoved us in was perfect and the March breeze from the door as people came and went was spectacular! We were stuffed after this and didn't think it could get any better. It did! We got one order of, "We only have the buffet today BUT, if you tell me what you are thinking about ordering I can go back and ask the chef how long it will take and then you can order it and wait an unspecified amount of time to maybe get that dish. The reason I am going to give you is that the chef is prepping for dinner and we can't make any fresh food right now." Umm...what are the "chefs" cooking for the buffet then? That REALLY makes me want to eat off the buffet when you basically just told me that no more fresh food is going to come out. But the best part? When we politely told the server that we would rather not do the barter and trade version of ordering off the menu, he refused to listen to us/let us leave. We went back and forth about 4 rounds of, "we don't want to order the way you want us to order" vs. "just tell me what you want and I can maybe ask the chef if he feels like making it" And then, as we are leaving I could feel the lasers from the server's eyes boring into my soul. I smiled and said "thank you" and I got the super-laser stare that I think might have actually stolen my soul. This was by far, the most awkward non-edible restaurant experience I have ever had. Hands down. Am I stubborn enough to not go back because of this experience? Hell yes. No thanks. I'm going to do the Vindaloo Two Step over to a different Indian restaurant.
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Edmund W.

This is the real deal. I went for dinner on a Saturday evening. There was a short wait for a table, but once we were in, the service was superb. The appetizers were excellent, but didn't leave much room for the generous portions of the main course. My companion and I ordered the vegetarian value combo for two people with garlic naan to top it off. I was impressed with the food presentation and promptness of service (including water refills). The price was definitely reasonable and there were a number of menu items I'd like to return to try. I will definitely be back.
(5)
Eli R.

I really like this place. The food is tasty and prices are reasonable. It does get crowded and noisy at times. I love the Chicken Tikka Masala and Vegetarian Value Meal. The soup was just ok. Service is average.
(4)
Haley L.

This is the favorite restaurant of my husband and me in Evanston. It's his goal to try everything on the menu, while I love the chicken-in-sauce style dishes so much I can't bear to order anything else. Everything I've had here has been delicious, including the drinks (masala chai is my favorite and jal-jeera, a cumin-lemon drink is my husband's). This is where we bring anyone visiting us from out of town, and where I suggest when friends are trying to think of where to meet.
(5)
Og B.

its a toss up between 3 and 4 stars here. im gonna go 3 just because its not byob... and lets face it... what goes better with spicy food than alcohol, and its non-byob-ness only adds to an already slightly pricey dining experience. but if youre in evanston and looking for some indian/himalayan... go for it. you wont be disappointed the food is very good. nothing too out of the ordinary. yummy samosa. service was very good.
(3)
Wendy B.

Wonderful - Lots of good vegetarian fare. The masala sauce is delicious! I have revisited this place several time in the span of a week.
(4)
Erin C.

I've been going to this lunch buffet for over 8 years now-and it has never once disappointed. There are plenty of great vegetarian options. The price has gone up significantly, but if you come hungry, its still worth it. The naan is always warm too.
(4)
Megan N.

Not good. So Sunday night I drove out to Evanston for dinner with friends and was SO EXCITED when they took me to an Indian! I LOVE Indian food and I never stray from my favorite (vegetable samosoas and malai kofta). I was so disappointed when they dumped water in our sauce tray, said they would bring us new sauces and 10 minutes later the 1/2 of the table who had received our apps sat without sauces. I am not sure why they did not bring out all the apps together either, I guess just poor service. The samosoas were bland and nothing to write home about, but edible. When our meal came we were even further disappointed. The malai kofta sauce was again, edible, but not good. The cheese was really soggy and I could not eat it. I ended out dipping some naan (can't mess that up too bad) in the sauce and choking down something because I was STARVING. I would NEVER GO BACK.
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Will B.

This place is the best! I dream about their masala sauce (my favorite dish: boti tikka masala), I often order an extra side of naan just so I can dip it. They have a great lunch buffet that is very affordable and fresh. They have indian beers available in the bottle, but they are a bit pricey and the one that I tried (Taj Mahal?) didn't impress me more than an american macro. That aside, I try and find any excuse to go here for a meal. Highly recommended.
(5)
A F.

Really flavorful Indian food, especially for buffet. We tried couple times for dinner as well, always tasty. But there is definitely no heat in the food.
(5)
Paul C.

Great lunchtime buffet. I used to go here all the time whenever my sis came to visit me. There are better places on Devon, but if you don't want to leave Evanston, come here.
(3)
Kelly G.

This place was cool b/c there was goat. I'm not very adventurous w my meats, but my friend who tried it ate at least half and packed the rest for lunch!
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Anne M.

Without alcohol, three of us ate 2 orders of samosas (veg and lamb), chicken tikka masala and veg korma with basmati and naan for $36. Yummy. Pretty good value and we gave our drinking money to the public house next door (Irish spot with Hendricks - score!). Could have survived without the 6 (but seemed like 14) screaming kids, piggy-back riding each other through the dining room as their parents slumped in a curry stupor.
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Lillian M.

Really nice lunch buffet -- definitely get the Tandoori Chicken and the beans with curry!!! The service is just average, but perhaps I should go during the dinner hour before I judge (after all, how much service do you really need from the waiter when it's a buffet?). If you're not so much into Indian food, they do have "salad stuff" on the buffet as well. Definitely a good place to take friends or family. Clean, comfortable, casual. Prices reasonable.
(3)
M M.

A comprehensive menu and great food. The vegetable pakora is outstanding as was the malai kofta. The service is professional and the atmosphere is pleasant.
(4)
adam k.

This could be my favorite restaurant in Evanston. 5 stars for the Hariyali Tikka. Can you even get it anywhere else? I also recommend the non-veg meal for two. Lunch buffet is good too. They don't offer a huge buffet but a few quality items (butter chicken included). The price keeps going up, but it is worth $2 more than that Italian Beef and fries for real food. They have beer and wine too.
(5)
Ila L.

I have had uncountable meals here and never been disappointed. I find the Nepalese influence refreshing in some of the dishes. The quality is high and the restaurant certainly has a following (I can't tell you how many times I have walked by to see the entire place full and a line waiting for tables). The briyani and hari yali chicken are delicious as are many of the curry dishes.
(5)
Cassie B.

My dad and I had to try Nepalese ... where else ya gonna get it? I got the goat dish, very flavorful though the actual flavor itself was not my favorite. heavily seasoned, and not too mushy. their nan was very good and we got a selection of other flatbreads too. the atmosphere leaves something to be desired, but such is the case with most Indian restaurants.
(3)
Ruth H.

I really like the food here, but the delivery service is terrible. Everytime I order delivery, they forget something. Then it takes a half hour to get the replacement. Very frustrating. It's really too bad, since the food is so good.
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John O.

I've been eating here since I started undergrad in 2003; in fact, I randomly ate here with my family on the first day of new student week when they were still in the old location. Over the years, I've developed a taste for Indian food to the point that this is one of my favorite restaurants in Evanston. The food is consistently very good, but on occasion, it is _excellent_. The service is always attentive and food comes out quickly. The mango lassi is always a good choice--the yogurt makes it tart, just the way it should be. The vegetarian samosas are always a good choice for an appetizer, with chunks of potato and peas inside. When you order your main course, the server will always suggest you get an order of rice in addition to the breads. Heed this advice. The long-grain basmati rice is fluffy and moist--wonderful. (If you take some home, reheat it with a little water in the microwave.) The naan is out of this world--especially the garlic naan. Most of the main courses are served in metal bowls, making it easy to eat family style. Chicken tikka masala is probably my favorite dish here, and the chicken makhani is also very good--they're quite similar. Chana masala is simple, but flavorful--also a favorite. I'm not as much a fan of some of the dals, but they're always cooked well and taste great. Tandoori chicken is distinctively Indian, and is prepared well here. It is served on a metal plate straight out of the oven. The chicken briyani comes as a huge portion of wonderfully spiced rice and chicken with a yogurt raita on the side. This dish is big enough to split. The buffet is a great value, but I rarely make it there during the week. The weekend buffet goes until about 3PM, and it makes for a great early dinner. Be sure to try the desserts--the rice pudding and carrot pudding are yummy. Look for a Wildcard discount, but it only works on some nights of the week. It never hurts to ask.
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Jason P.

This place's food is ok. It seems like it is somewhat of a yuppie hot spot, which generally leads to having food that is not all that spicy. As for any indian place, go for the lunch buffet, as you get the most bang for your buck.
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Melinda C.

I like it. Pluses: Everything I've had here has been yummy (most of the usuals - chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, etc, etc), and the ambiance is relaxing and non-intrusive. Minuses: It's a little expensive (tikka masala dish is around $12-14 for dinner) and the portions are kind of small. However, the fact that the food tastes good (and there is no real competition within walking distance) means that I will be back. Additionally, I was here with a big group of people once way past closing, and the staff didn't even try to kick us out at all. For that, I have a little love in my heart for this place.
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Elaine M.

I love going to this lunch buffet, which I believe is still 7.95 or 8.95. Mount Everest serves the usual: tandoori chicken, lamb, lentils, curry, and naan (mmm). Another reviewer is right that some of the food could stand to be spicier, but most of the dishes are full of flavor and the atmosphere is actually warm and a little more dressed up than one might expect for this sort of restaurant.
(4)
Ahzea M.

I'm vegetarian and love the buffet!
(5)
William D.

The BEST Chicken Tikka Masala in Chicago. A little pricy but worth the trip..Great service and good atmosphere as well.
(5)
PJ K.

Best Indian in Evanston, not that that's a fierce competition. Service is friendly and the food is consistent. Most of the menu is standard Indian food of above-average quality and at above-average prices. The Nepalese items are hit-or-miss, but they're definitely a change of pace. Overall, I've never had a bad meal here. A good alternative for North Shore suburbanites who don't want to haul themselves all the way down to Devon Ave.
(4)
Jared N.

The service was efficient but not warm. I never once saw a server smile. The garlic nan was good but the chicken vindaloo was only fair.
(2)
Katie X.

I consider myself to be fairly picky about Indian food, yet Everest is still one of the most delicious places to get it around Chicago - better, even, than some of the classics on Devon Ave. They make their own lime pickle, the service is excellent, and the lunch special is almost too delicious and cheap to be believed. If you're thinking about where to eat in Evanston, especially around lunchtime, there's no question. If you're in Chicago and don't necessarily want to go out of your way to eat delicious Indian/Nepalese (? not sure about this claim) food, I still urge you to put this place on your shortlist. All the vegetarian and meat dishes are delicious; won't disappoint.
(4)
Drennen M.

Delicious standard Indian fare, with generous portions that are very shareable. The service was good, although I felt like they could have been a little more prompt refilling the water glasses - you need that water if you've ordered something spicy, which is more likely than not. I love Indian, and this place did not dissapoint.
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Eric H.

I've enjoyed their lunch buffet many times, but this is the first time I've been to Mount Everest for dinner in quite a while. We shared the vegetarian value platter for two and it was fantastic. Wonderful Tandoori vegetables with al dente cauliflower, broccoli, onions, tasty palak paneer, good nan and chutney and plenty to bring home when all was said and done. Get the Masala Tea with your meal! Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere.
(4)
John K.

This place has pretty darn good Indian food, and the prices are reasonable at lunch. The Indian beers are good. Unlike most Indian restaurants, the restrooms are big and clean.
(4)
tessa c.

just get the lunch buffet. i keep wanting to go back after i ate there 3 years ago. this is my first summer back in chicago so maybe i'll finally get to go back woo!
(4)
K. J.

So....I don't really know what Indian food should taste like. Given that, for me, this place is four stars. Just good food, who am I to say if it is authentic? I got take-out and asked the person taking the order to recommend something spicy (as I remember another reviewer mentioning that the food isn't that spicy). She recommended the chicken vindaloo and said that she would ask the chefs to make it spicy. FIRE! I've had chicken vindaloo a few times and it has never been that spicy. I thought the naan was quite good and went well with the food. If you want spicy, just ask!
(4)
Marge J.

We usually get take out and it's always good. If you're there for table service the kitchen can be slow.
(4)
J H.

Good food and great service the two most important attributes of a good restaurant. The waitstaff is fast and friendly and won't hassle you. The lunch buffet is the real deal and it is fantastic. Every time I go there, I get stuffed more than a Thanksgiving turkey. The prices are a bit high for dinner but you are paying for the service and atmosphere. Very mature crowd, so not recommended for young couples on dates. Plus Indian food for a date is not recommended either unless you are adventurous like Polly from Along came Polly.
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Mark P.

Great lunch buffet. My Nepali colleagues recommend the chicken momo appetizer.
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Address : 630 Church St
Evanston, IL, 60201
Phone (847) 491-1069
Website https://www.mteverestrestaurant.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Mt. Everest Restaurant

630 Church St, Evanston, IL, 60201

Mt. Everest Restaurant Menu

Appetizers

Soup and Salad

Non Vegeterian Apetizers

Non Vegeterian Entrees

Vegetarian Meal

Vegetable

Special Value Meal

Chicken

Lamb

Seafood

Chicken Tandoori

Lamb Tandoori

Seafood Tandoori

Vegetable Tandoori

Rice Specialities

Breads

Methai

Regular Drinks

Beer

White Wine - Glass

Red Wine - Glass

White Wine - Bottle

Red Wine - Bottle

Martinis and Mixed Drinks

Healthy Meal suggestions for Mt. Everest Restaurant

Appetizers

Soup and Salad

Non Vegeterian Apetizers

Non Vegeterian Entrees

Vegetarian Meal

Vegetable

Special Value Meal

Chicken

Lamb

Seafood

Chicken Tandoori

Lamb Tandoori

Seafood Tandoori

Vegetable Tandoori

Rice Specialities

Breads

Methai

Regular Drinks

Beer

White Wine - Glass

Red Wine - Glass

White Wine - Bottle

Red Wine - Bottle

Martinis and Mixed Drinks

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