One of our dishes was spoiled. The navratna korma had gone bad. We told the waiter and they made a new one which took a while and wasted time. The chana masala and paneer makhani were good but nothing special. We had a nan, roti and mint paratha they were good but not like other restaurants. The wait staff was nice. There is paid street parking. The restaurant is roomy with lots of seating and decorated nicely. It is pricey. read more

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. read more

This is some of the worst Indian food I have ever had delivered to my door - an hour later than expected, mind you. Tasteless and Luke warm when it arrived. The Naan was undercooked pita bread and my mutter paneer was a container of orange cream with tasteless stuff in it. Just no spices. Awful. $40 down the drain. read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Gross Mutter Paneer and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This place no longer get my endorsement. Used to be great. I used to consider it the best Indian place in the Chicago area. I have been coming here for many years. But as of my last visit a few weeks ago..... this place seems to have took a 180 degree turn in the wrong direction. Management might have changed or something. Last visit.... long wait although receptionist said 15 minutes. She allowed people to cut I. The line and failed to homer the reservations people had. 15 minutes turned to 50. While waiting rude staff came and demanded the seat my wife was setting on (my wife was holding a Barbie) When we finally were seated it seem they only had two waiters on a busy Friday night who couldn't keep up. Our waitress ignored us and seemed not to give a fuck. 30 minutes later the restaurant owner came and took our order himself. Fine, we are very hungry at this point and all can be forgiven provided we get what now a very late evening Indian dinner. Unfortunately for the first time in this place, food was terrible. Lamb was rubber and rice was partially burned or stuck together. read more

I've been here once before for a birthday party, and a couple of times have gotten their take out. Mt. Everest is probably one of the best south Asian food here in Evanston. I'm solely writing a review on their lunch buffet. Their buffet did not have as much variety as I hoped, but it was certainly not lacking. My favorites was the Chicken Makhani and the Chef's Special vegetable dish. I did not try everything as eating tons of chicken gets quite filing, which was something I need to learn for next time. Going by order, my least favorite was the cabbage and avocado salad, it was bland and chunky. Not a good first impression on the buffet bar. Then the tandoori chicken looked great, but when I went to eat it, it was cold, albeit tender. The mixed vegetable pakora was flavorful and crunchy, and definitely not as oily nor heavy as moist fried foods are. I enjoyed this one. The chana masala and Palak Paneer were also tasty and great for the naan. The chicken makhani and the spicy dish next to it (forgot the name) deserved special recognition. I already have a thing for this, but the one I had was fresh from the pan and it was definitely to notch quality, full of tender dark meat chicken pieces and great to dip your naan in. The spicy dish was also chicken, but it had a sweet taste to it as well. Both delightful. I wish I had them first before filling up on the other foods. For desert I tried their warm rice pudding, I really liked the first two spoonfuls, but for some reason the after taste did not suit me well. The service was very nice and when I was about to leave, the manager talked to me and introduced me to and described some of the dishes out on the buffet. I definitely would come back to this for lunch and dinner any time and order what I know I like best, and it'd still be safe to try out other things because this restaurant is very high quality. read more

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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 read more

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! read more

This is a review for Mt. Everest's delivery services. Don't bother. Your food will be over an hour late. It will be cold. The restaurant will lie about how close/far the delivery driver is repeatedly. You will end up going out to buy a pizza after you put your toddler to bed. Seriously, don't bother. read more

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! read more

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. read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Non-vegetarian menu for two: boti kabab, chicken tikka, lamb curry, mutter paneer, naan, peas pulav, raita - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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. read more

I feel like the old guy in the barbershop on the movie Coming To America "hey waitress taste the soup...aha...". I always select "include utensils" and make a note to include them as I traveled for work and basically live in hotels. I find myself with the choice of leaving my room to go get utensils, which is why I selected "Leave at door" on Uber Eats because I don't want to leave my room after a day of traveling, or drinking the food. Decisions decisions. read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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. read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Food here is always great.The staff is very nice and on point. They offer a variety of dishes and they even have buffets at certain times. The place is always nice and clean and plenty of seating. try the tandoori and the naan here its delicious! read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Great curry but always feels a bit pricy though. My first time trying curry with fish was with Mt. Everest and it went way beyond my expectation - the salmon actually goes really well with their curry. Would strongly recommend. read more

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! read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Non Vegetarian Value Meal Dinner for Two - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This spot is a Evanston staple and the food is incredible. Came here 10 years ago and went again to find the food just as spectacular!! This is the restaurant that started a chain of Nepali and Indian restaurants in the suburbs of Chicago, so it's a MUST-GO. Try the chicken steamed momo - a staple Nepali cuisine and the palak paneer. read more

Service was good, however the food was overpriced and not authentic. I had the chicken tikka masala and it was basically unseasoned tomato soup with chicken in it. read more

I just ordered from here to go and I am so extremely disappointed. The rice had no flavor and neither did the lamb curry. I wish I could have my money back. read more

We had such high hopes... It was just truly, ok. The service was really strange and not consistent. The food was good enough but, not very hot and not very fresh tasting. The price, a bit high for the small portions. The delivery folks rushed through the dinning area, into the back to grab orders with not much regard to the people dinning around them. The bathroom is in the basement that you have to take an elevator to. First thing off the elevator that I saw was...On a table, a huge can of bug spray...Not what anyone needs to see in a restaurant, near a bathroom, in the basement...Totally freaked me out. :/ Go a few more miles down and hit up something on Devon or elsewhere. read more

First off I'm pretty sure the people working here (3/16/19) were either drunk or high! Our delivery was 20 minutes late and we were lied to and told it would be 10 minutes after we called wondering where it was..ended up being another 20 minutes..then the delivery driver called and said he was here so we ran to the door to buzz him in and he actually was still in his car because we heard the car door and keys over the phone (weird..just call when your actually at the door) once we recieved our food 1 hr and a half later..we were missing our rice with our 2 $17 dishes But ookkkk. read more

It used to be our favorite Indian food. It changed for the worse. Went a couple weeks ago and used to love but found a baby roach on our table! Gross! read more

Been here a few times with friends and their lunch buffet is great! They have a bunch of varieties of Indian and Nepalese food! Good spot for lunch and price is decent! Looking forward to dine here again once quarantine is over! read more

We have visited Mt. Everest twice. Once for dinner and the other time for lunch buffet on Sunday. Both experiences were great. It was very nice ambiance for dinner and service was great. We ordered the dinner set for two and loved it. The buffet lunch is more laid back and relaxed. I love the variety and pricing of lunch buffet. Several veggies and meat options. There is a good salad bar with fresh fruits too. read more

I used to go here in college and it was consistently excellent. My family and I (a group of 13) went again this weekend and it hasn't changed - still great!! We ordered a variety of chicken curries/tandoori that had a nice kick and delicious flavors. We also tried the lamb naan which was a game changer. The garlic and regular naan were a little dry and the restaurant is kind of loud (lots of dishes banging around) but they gave us a 15% discount for no reason which was way too nice! Overall, authentic (at least it seems like) Indian & Nepalese food, and excellent service. Highly recommend. read more

It's local. This is truly the very best thing I can say about Mt. Everest. I have been here a number of times over the years, so this review is based on multiple visits and sampling most of the menu. I met a friend for dinner at Mt. Everest last night and was reminded why I rarely go here, even though they are considered the 'best' Indian food in Evanston. Service is in line with most Indian restaurants and I have no problem with the lack of water refills and general courtesy seen in Western restaurants. All good. The problem is that the food is just really mediocre across the board. I can list all of the dishes I have eaten here, but why bore you? There just isn't a standout - they are all mediocre. Mt. Everest is the kind of place you might recommend to someone who has never tried Indian food because they are scared of exotic flavors and spice. With close proximity to the Little India neighborhood on Devon in Chicago and their veritable plethora of choices of regional Indian cuisine, there is absolutely no reason to go to Mt. Everest unless you lack transportation. It's local. read more

Came to this restaurant with a recommendation of a friend and needless to say everything was great. The waiters were very friendly, waters were always checked on and complimentary appetizer (papad) was re stocked. The vegetable momos are highly recommended as they're extremely fresh and flavorful. Malai kofta with garlic naan was also a delight. Will surely be returning (especially for the momos- a must try)! read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Vegetable Momo - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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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.... read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Chicken tikka masala and bread - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

We were visIting Evanston for the first time and were so excited to try out the many unique restaurants. We decided to go here for their unique menu items. Upon entering there wasn't anyone to greet us. We stood there for a bit and a waiter eventually came out but did not say anything to us. It wasn't until we waved one down that we were seated. They immediately brought us water and bread for the table with different jellies to go with. It was so rich in flavor from the beginning. We ordered the lamb curry, chicken momos, and the chicken. The chicken momos were so incredible. The outside was soft with just the right amount of hardness to give it the perfect texture. They tasted like they were made right then and there and came out warm! The chicken was extremely flavorful and had a beautiful presentation. Lastly, the lamb curry was perfect as it was not too spicy and it didn't overpower the flavors of lamb. The waiter was incredibly attentive to our table and went above and beyond to ensure we had an impeccable dining experience. He was right there with a new napkin when I dropped mine and my glass was never empty! I highly recommend making a stop here! read more

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. read more

Mt. Everest Restaurant - Tandoori chicken. Good flavor and pretty tender - Indian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Very Good Indian food! Glad we went in although it was not that crowded and the ambience was not the best. Dishes were presented beautifully and it was spiced to perfection without being overly so. Very nice service and they give extra rice should you need more than what the dishes come with--- Portions are plentiful. They have an extensive menu with dishes from Nepal which we should try next time. We stuck with what we knew in Indian dishes. The Chicken Tandoori was beautiful as well as the Chicken Tikka Masala and Aloo Ghobi and oh the Naan! All went well with Kingfisher Indian beer! If they improve their decor and add some more ethnic interesting ambience , it truly is a gem of a restaurant. read more

In my opinion, the two best ways to enjoy Mt. Everest are 1) lunch buffet and 2) ordering delivery for dinner. I first decided to give this a try b/c I heard so many of my South Asian friends say they eat at Mt. Everest when their wives are out of town -- if that's not a vouch for authenticity, I don't know what is. Lunch buffet is a great deal and always tasty. Service is nice and I've never had a bad experience. I will say though I like ordering delivery even more. Ok call me lazy, especially when Evanston gets too cold in the winter for me to want to venture anywhere. But also b/c we really like their non-vegetarian value meal for 2. You get tandoori chicken, boti kabab, chicken tikka, lamb curry, mutter paneer, naan, peas pulav, raita and kheer all for $40.95. We get it on a Friday night when when we're just Netflixin' and then have left over for days. Pretty great. I've also never had any issues w/ the timeliness of delivery so I guess we've been lucky the several times we've done it. Net net, if you're craving some good Indian food in Evanston and don't want to venture far (i.e. to Devon St), this place is highly recommended. read more

Phenomenal every time. We have kids, vegetarians and carnivores. We avoid the tandoori's with a +15 minute take-out ride home because they tend get a little dry. read more

I eat a lot of Indian food at a lot of different restaurants, and this just wasn't very good in terms of the flavor. We had the Chicken Tikka Masala, and it was bland. Also, the chicken was very dry and overcooked. Service was friendly otherwise. Samosa chat was good but a little lite on the Samosa part. Won't be going back. read more

Totally disappointed in Yelp, Grubhub & Mt Everest. We placed an order last night and were given a 30 minute time frame for pick up. When we arrived at 7 pm the restaurant was closed. This was not properly noted on Yelp. Grubhub took my online order snd sent an e-mail confirmation and Yelp then sent a request for a review! Too many automatic e-mails and need more updated information. read more

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Lunch buffet was way meh. Food was luke warm in temperature (grim) and spice. Perhaps it's because we visited later on a Saturday afternoon. We won't be back, especially with Devon Ave a stone's throw away. read more

Our family are regulars here. Love the food, staff, ambience. Lots of Evanston office workers and NU folks at lunch time for the well priced buffet. We love it for dinner too. The Nepali dumplings "momos" are amazing. We could eat them by the dozen! read more