Admittedly I've only had one dish here, but it's my new Indian spot as the butter chicken HITS! The chicken itself was a little dry, but the quality of the sauce was great. Service was good and completely non intrusive and a delightfully un American way. read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

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An inviting Indian/Nepal restaurant with a vast menu with more than 50+ items from appetizers, soup, curry's, vegetarian, dishes, and more. We started with the chicken Momos, which were delicious and the sauce was fabulous. We also got the chicken tandoori, Saag paneer, palak paneer and naan. we also had the jasmine rice which came with all the main items. Service was great ambience was great located right on the 101 I believe right before D or E St. Ambience is very casual. We sat near the door, but it was cold. They left both doors open and it was pretty cold (for April)! Other than that food was delicious more than enough food we had leftovers for her the next day. Naan was fresh and fluffy, tandoori Chicken was moist and great flavor so paneer palak. curry tasting a little spicy but my fault he asked how spicy I wanted it. We will be back. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Service was great, and food was fresh. I'd definitely come back. The flavors were so so good, and the prices were good for the portions. I got the medium heat on the tikki masala and it was the perfect flavor with a hint of spice. I'd go no spice if you're sensitive When I come back I want to try the momos. We also got the paratha which was delicious as well. Ambiance is nice casual and right near swamis beach read more

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The gentleman upon entering greeted us with a smile and assisted us with the menu. We ordered the Lamb Takari was very savory & tender, the Palak Paneer was made to perfection with huge cubes of cheese, Buttered chicken was sweet and savory with the butter sauce and, garlic/cilantro naan was amazing and chewy with a crisp. They serve family style in silver serving dishes as seen below but with every dish made you can taste the culture and love the cook put into it. The food was made fresh to order and was very delicious. This family fellow Napal countrymen in business. They are so kind and very welcoming. I only recommend that while serving the entries make the rice make sense. Each entrée was supposed to come with the rice and ordering three entrées that's not what we got. They brought over a bowl that did not equate to what you would get with three entrées that come with rice. The rice we were served with served for two entrées, but definitely not three. A small portion of rice should have been given for the 3rd entrée and all would be fair. I love supporting small businesses and I drive all over San Diego looking for the next best hotspot but make it worth the drive and be fair to your customers with the food portions as well as service. The establishment is a descent size and can accommodate small to medium groups. This family fellow Napal countrymen in business. They are kind and very welcoming just tweek that and you got a gem read more

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Sooooo yummy. My favorite was the tikka masala because it was creamy and had a depth to it that was unique. My saag was also yummy. The naan was fresh and soft too. Super affordable and great service. read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Lamb Tikka Masala and Chicken Saag and Garlic Cilantro Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great gigantic selection of Himalayan dishes. Their level of spice/heat can be tailored for every dish. The server was very good at catering to my parents' needs. Good wine selection. Nice ambiance. All dishes were very reasonably priced. Plenty of parking. read more

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Excellent food and service Always a delicious meal with above average portions Friendly and knowledgeable staff Attractive and comfortable setting Favorite of locals! Enjoy your meal read more

I happened to be in the area, and since it is pretty far from me, we decided to give it a go. Ordered naan, Lamb Dumplings and Chicken Tikki masala. Service itself was pretty to the point, not overly warm, but fine. The food took a very long time to come out however, and we were only one of a few guests in the place. The food was tasty, I enjoyed the naan quite a bit too. The place itself is nice, and they have quiet music in the background. I may try other places in the area, but the food was well done. Timing just needs work read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine offers decent food & service! We ordered the chicken tikka masala, malai kofta (mashed cheese potato, nuts, and spices cooked in tomato sauce), and lamb saag (boneless lamb pieces with spinach, herbs, spices). Even though the dishes were all different, they all came in slightly similar red sauces...wish we got to try something on the menu that contrasted the flavors of the chicken tikka masala more. That being said, I do recommend getting the chicken tikka masala with a side of garlic naan! read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

Good customer service, excellent tasting food! Huge fan of Indian food but never tried "Himalayan" before so this was a real fun treat Can't beat this lunch special price! Tried the chicken chilli and vegetable coconut curry , which came with rice, lentil soup and naan. Will be back soon to try more! read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Menu and prices as of 9/9/24 - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

Fantastic food, great staff and super experience. Will definitely go again and again. Clean, organized and people are there to please ‼Top spot for sure read more

Went here for dinner one of the night during our vacation in Carlsbad. Not the best food that we had but people are nice here. Here are my takes: Food/Drinks: Food was decent. Not the most authentic. Especially the biryani was disappointing and over spicy even though we asked before ordering. However staff was ready to offer us other thing for the kid on the house, that we did not felt of taking though. Service: Order was taken quick and food was on table in no time as well. Not that they kept checking on us and we did has some delay while trying to get them to add something to order in the middle. Ambiance: It is comparatively a large restaurant and the inside decor is nice. Hygiene: While seating area was clean along with plates & cutleries but the toilet was pathetic. It was even blocked when I went. Certainly not for someone who only uses when clean. Price: Reasonably priced items and kudos to that. I would not go here every day but wouldn't mind being here on special occasions. read more

Friendly staff serving average to interesting food in a gloomy atmosphere. The butter chicken was above average. read more

Weekend lunch here in sunny Encinitas was so satisfying! Thank you as always, Yelp friends, for the great recommendation. AMBIENCE (4/5) Spacious indoor and outdoor seating - both perfect in this beautiful weather! FOOD (4/5) The extensive menu offered many Nepalese, Indian, and Tibetan specialties, including crispy papad, several naans, achari chicken, tofu curry, chicken tikka masala, and three kinds of momo dumplings. Garlic Herbal Naan: an unexpected departure from our usual choice of regular garlic naan and liberally sprinkled with fenugreek, oregano, and other spices - YUM! - the naan arrived hot, fresh, and with a nice crisp. Chicken Momo: MUST GET! The 8 steamed chicken-cilantro momos were mouth-wateringly savory, filling yet light, and paired with a delightful orange dipping sauce. Lamb Tarkari: recommended by the proprietor, this smallish dish delivered on flavor! Tender (not gamey at all) chunks of lamb curried in tomato and herbs - you can bet I happily sopped every bit of the curry with naan and/or rice. Mango Lassi: did the trick! Chiya: very much enjoyed trying this Nepalese spiced black tea with milk. Floral, delicate, mild. Service (4/5) Super friendly and courteous! read more

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Excellent food and service Great location with lots of parking The staff was very friendly and courteous Fast service and delicious food read more

It's cliche but, if I could give negative stars, I would. I've been to Everest multiple times over the years with friends and have always had a solid experience -- the food was consistent, the staff friendly and welcoming, and it always felt like one of those cozy, reliable neighborhood gems. So naturally, I decided to bring my family last night for the first time, hoping to share a favorite spot of mine with the people I care about most. I genuinely wish I hadn't. From the moment we walked in, something felt... off. We waited nearly 10 minutes just to be acknowledged and place our order. While I usually don't mind a slower pace, that same lack of attention and care carried through the entire meal -- and the overall treatment we received was beyond disappointing. Our server, frankly, was incredibly rude. One-off incidents I can overlook -- I've worked in hospitality and know everyone has bad days -- but this wasn't one bad moment. It was a string of consistently unkind, dismissive interactions that added up to one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. My fiancée ordered a dish that ended up being far too spicy for her. Totally on us -- no complaints there. I politely asked if we could replace it with something milder, and the waiter aggressively responded that he'd have to take the plate back, almost as if we were trying to scam him. I happily agreed to return it -- we weren't trying to get anything for free -- but his tone and body language were unnecessarily hostile. We ordered three entrees and were given a single small portion of rice -- not even close to enough for four people. As someone born and raised in India and a longtime Indian food connoisseur, I can tell you: every Indian restaurant I've ever been to in the U.S. provides unlimited rice or at the very least a second helping upon request. When I asked for more, the waiter literally rolled his eyes, brought it over begrudgingly, and -- surprise -- charged us $2.99 for it. No mention of a charge, no indication on the menu. I don't mind paying for something I ask for -- I do mind being nickel-and-dimed without warning. When I asked if he could clear a couple plates, he shooed me away with his hand. I honestly couldn't believe it. The restaurant is small, and yet I had to physically get up from my table to find him when we needed water, or the bill. All of this might've been easier to swallow if the food had been exceptional, but sadly, it wasn't. The daal soup tasted like overly salted water -- a real letdown, especially when you grew up eating homemade daal that actually had depth and heart. The chicken tikka? Mid at best -- bland, dry, and completely forgettable. My fiancée didn't even touch her replacement dish because, in her words, it just "tasted bad." The only redeeming quality? The naan. Soft, pillowy, perfectly charred -- genuinely some of the best I've ever had. But naan alone can't justify a meal that cost us over $100 and left us feeling disrespected, dismissed, and disappointed. I'm writing this not just out of frustration, but genuine sadness. I've had great experiences at Everest in the past, and it used to be a place I'd recommend without hesitation. But after last night? I will never be back. Everest, do better. read more

Amazing curry! We got the butter chicken and tikka masala with garlic na'an. Na'an was alright. Great Indian find and will definitely come back! read more

Food: The first time we went, we ordered the chicken tikka masala (which comes with basmati rice), chicken tikka, and garlic herbal naan. Both chicken dishes had dry chicken and lacked flavor. However, the second time around, we ordered the chicken tikka masala again (level 7 this time instead of 6), shrimp tandoori, and garlic cilantro naan. The chicken in the chicken tikka masala dish was much more tender and had the perfect level of spice. I wonder if they had an off day during our first time there as this place has consistently good reviews. Also, the shrimp tandoori had great flavor and came with a side of veggies. Both the garlic herbal naan and the garlic cilantro naan were soft and were delicious with the creamy masala although the flavor wasn't as strong. Service: We met the owner of the restaurant and he was so nice and attentive! Ambiance: There's seating outside or you can choose to dine inside if you want more of the cultural experience with music playing in the background and pictures on the walls. read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala, Basmati Rice, Chicken Tikka, and Garlic Herbal Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I came with a huge group and the service was so nice!!! Most of the food was delicious. The only thing was that their momos were kinda dry and hard. Curries were all so good, naan was delicious, and our friends all loved the food. I would go for the korma, the tikka Marsala, and any of the tandoori's read more

This restaurant is very special to my fiancé and I. It served as our impromptu first date dinner and subsequently our anniversary date dinner a year later. So this place is special to me. Food and service is exceptional. Samosas, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan and lamb biriyani all great. Minus one star for the restroom. It has a toilet and urinal and the urinal is closest to the sink with no barrier like it does for the toilet. My only complaint thus, the minus one star. I'll still come back tho. It's very busy and does lots of take out. read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

One of the best places to get Indian food. I've ordered different items but you can't go wrong with anything. The samosas are a great appetizer and the garlic herbal naan are a great choice to go with your dish. I'd highly recommend this spot if you want to try a good meal and something other than a burger or pizza. read more

Affordable, delicious, and good quick service. Staff was very friendly. They went out of their way to explain the difference between chai and chiya! read more

Amazing lamb! Loved the creamy sauce too. Cute mellow ambiance and great calm service! Price was amazing as well.

Overall, this is an ok place. The servers are nice but this restaurant is quite simple in ambiance, food, and the experience in general. We had called ahead to reserve a table for 6 but I think we would have gotten seated quickly even without the reservation. We ordered the Chicken Achari, Lamb Saag, Chilly Shrimp, Nawratan Korma, rotis, garlic cilantro naan, garlic herbal naan and a plain naan. First, the portions are quite small, so I would recommend getting more curries if you are a larger group and planning to share. The best of the lot was the Lamb Saag. The Saag was delicious and the lamb was not too chewy. The Chilly Shrimp was disappointing because the shrimp has not soaked in any of the chilly-veggi sauce and it felt like a tandoori dish rather than an entree. The Chicken Achari was ok but I would've liked a more flavored taste profile. The Nawratan Korma was very sweet, even for being Nawratan Korma. Among the breads, the garlic cilantro naan is the typical garlic naan and it was fluffy and buttery. I would've liked way more garlic than it had. The garlic herbal naan was actually very dry and thin, which took away from its herbal flavor. The plain naans and rotis were fine. We got a large pot of white rice for the table with the entrees, which we ultimately took home. The price tag on the meal was $100. I don't know that this meal flavor profile was really worth that much. I guess Encinitas means there is a certain price tag associated with even mediocre restaurants. All in all, we had a good experience as far as the staff and being able to spend time with friends over food, but the food itself could've been better. read more

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I am not quite sure how I feel about the food. I mean the taste was actually good but just not what I was expecting. Of course, Nepali/Himalayan/Pahari food is not the same as Indian food. But because the dish names were the same as Indian I assumed it was the same. I say this because the Palak Paneer was not green like it usually is at Indian restaurants, and their Daal Tadka seemed more like Daal Makhani served at Indian restaurants. The other two people with me liked the food. I guess I am just used to more spice in my food Although the taste was good, it was definitely not spicy (we asked for Spice Level 5) and was more on the sweeter side. We picked the place because of its high ratings. Assuming people who eat a lot Nepali/Himalayan/Pahari food find it delectable. Will I be going back? Probably not. I have been one other Nepali/Himalayan/Pahari up in Los Angeles a few times and the food there was different. I cannot give this restaurant low ratings because the food was good. The service was fast (no customers at 530pm; they start coming in after 7pm), and the ambience was cozy and peaceful. My assumption is they serve authentic Nepali/Himalayan/Pahari food. Kudos to them for staying true to their culture... 5 stars given for that reason read more

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Yelp did NOT fail us. We tried this spot as it was listed with 4.8 stars. We had lamb momos, garlic naan, and butter chicken. Not a drop remained, when we were done. I would have given 5 stars but the butter chicken base was slightly sweeter than what I usually prefer. We still ate it all, but were wondering if it was more of a Nepalese influence versus and Indian influence. Unsure, but it was all still delicious! read more

This is easily in our top 3 favorite places to eat in all of North County. Everything we've ever ordered is excellent and with adjustments to spiciness it's also a fave of our children ages 1 - 22. Ambiance is casual and fine for a date night, family meal or straight from (or to) the beach take out. The serving sizes are adequate, the prices reasonable, the service always friendly. We enjoy eating on the patio on a nice Encinitas evening and always asking servers to recommend a new dish for us to try. I became obsessed with the dahl soup while pregnant. It's mild and soothing. read more

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I always love finding Himalayan cuisine because it's not as common. This is located on the Main Street and we went on a Sunday night so parking was easy at the train station one street above. Looks like there is street parking available too. It is such a popular restaurant! I was amazed at how many people dined in and got to-go orders on a Sunday evening. It's a smaller restaurant but for two, we got seated right away. We ordered the lamb momo, Paneer Tikka Masala, Lukshya ko Masu and garlic cilantro naan. The order came with rice. The lamb was so tender, and the flavors of the curries were so rich and delicious. The momos were so easy to eat (loved the sauce it came with) and delicious- it's like a dumpling but more of the softer texture of a xiao long bao (without the soup). We did spice level 4 (out of 10) and probably could've gone 1-2 levels up (I like spice but can't handle a ton of heat). Service was great, I will definitely be back! read more

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Decent experience. The flavor was a little lacking and the quality it was not all that great. Came here for lunch one day to order the lunch special. got the chicken curry with the chicken tikka masala. It does come with naan and a small side of soup. The naan was a bit soggy maybe from the time it was in transport. The soup had good flavor but very watery. The curry was also very watery and a bit lacking in ingredients. The flavor was ok, a bit plain. Overall a decent experience. read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Lunch special chicken Marsala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place was fantastic! All the food was fresh, hot, and delicious and the staff was attentive and helpful. Our waitress gave suggestions on the spice level which ended up being perfect. Would definitely return! read more

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Delicious and authentic Indian food just blocks away from the ocean. Two visits in so far and I'm hooked. Serving Himalayan, Nepalese, and Tibetan dishes as well. What brought me in originally was their great lunch specials and outdoor patio. Portions are on the large side so I always have leftovers which seem to taste even better the next day. With temps in the mid 70's during the summer months I also love enjoying their food outside under the bright red umbrellas. Faves so far have been the veggie samosa's, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, veggie coconut curry, and of course the fresh and baked to-order garlic naan. You can smell all the amazing aromas from down the street. read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Lunch special ~ chicken tikka masala & vegetable coconut curry. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. As always, we picked this restaurant based on Yelp reviews, which in this case was a perfect 5 stars. So, the expectations were kind of high. The restaurant had both indoor and outdoor seating, and we chose the outdoor option. Menu and water was quickly brought out which was good. We ordered veggie samosas, the Himalayan Balti, chicken Tikka masala, and plain naan. The samosas came out after just a few minutes, served with a nice red sauce (can't tell what it was..). The main courses came out shortly after, but unfortunately they were disappointing. The balti was not flavorful, and the meat was dry and low quality. The rice was barely warm and also dry (old rice?) We really wanted to like this place, especially given the Yelpers' recommendation. But it was a disappointing meal and we will not be coming back. read more

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It's the best food of any place. I order from this place at least 3 times per week. Obsessed! My kids order from here too, all our friends are big fans! read more

Really good food, relaxing dining room, and good service. We will definitely be back!

Food is very delicious Friendly staff I ever met!!! Absolutely love them! They're the best! read more

Stopped by over the weekend to grab some lunch. There is a lunch special, however it's only for the weekday. The service is slow. We didn't get our food until 30 minutes after we ordered. So if you're looking for a quick bite, this is not the place for you. Garlic Cilantro Naan: Flavorful and delicious. It came out hot, which is appreciated since no one likes cold naan. Buttered Chicken: Ordered a 1 for the spicy level and it came out exactly as I wanted it. (For all their dishes, you have the option of 1-10 for spice level.) This dish was slightly sweet. The chicken was just a bit dry but nothing too noticed. Great dish for anyone who doesn't know what to order but wants something tasty. Please note that whether you have a party of 1 or a party of 3, there will only be one bowl of rice given for the table. So if you're a big rice fan, be sure to ask for extra. Don't forget to use the 15% Yelp Check-in Discount! read more

Everest Himalayan Cuisine - Butter Chicken Garlic Cilantro Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Encinitas, California

They make a wonderful tofu tikka masala that is dairy free. Would recommend their garlic cilantro naan. Keep spice level under 5 the food tastes so good without it. The servers are very nice and on it! read more

Service: 5/5 Giri was attentive, friendly and accommodating. We asked to be relocated from indoor to outdoor. Np, we got moved right away. We asked for more chutney, got it. Asked for something to make our food more spicy, got it. The sauce Giri brought for us took our food up a notch. Truly enjoyed Giri's pleasant demeanor. He went above and beyond. Food: 5/5 - Chicken Tikka Masala ($13.99)-- filled with succulent flavors. - Vegetable Samosa ($4.99)--very flavorful! Loved it! Very crispy and not oily. Piping hot. Best Samosa ever! The chutney sauce that came with it-- sweet and sour of tamarind tasty flavor. The aroma of different spices make you feel that you are where you supposed to be at that moment. - Himalayan Biryani ($16.99)-- mouth watering delicious! Raita (cucumber yogurt sauce)-- very refreshing. - Naan ($3.99)-- crispy outside and fluffy in the inside. Loved the texture. The flavor was spot on not over power with garlic. Liked that I was able to taste the cilantro. - IPA ($4.49)-- perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Ishwari Panday, the owner, was approachable and pleasant to talk to. I mentioned to him about the 15% off for check in. He took care of it right away. Didn't even have me go through the trouble of the actual checking in. So awesome of him! read more

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Food was so delicious!! Hard to find real north Indian flavors and this was spot on. We ordered Karahi chicken, paneer tikka masala, mango lassi and everything was mouth watering . Will definitely recommend this place if you are looking for good food ! Server was very polite too. Desserts are overly sweet for our taste though. read more

THE BEST! food quality is amazing and the service great. Everything comes out fast and the portions are really well sized. Always love the vibe inside too. The meat quality is amazing. You can tell a lot of care goes into the restaurant. read more