Stopped here for dinner on a cross country road trip. Extremely satisfied with the food and service. The food was delicious and our server was notably cheerful, kind and accommodating. 10/10 recommend!! read more

The exterior of the place is unassuming, but the decor inside is lovely, and the tables are covered with white tablecloths. And most importantly, the food is DELICIOUS. For lunch, my friend and I split a pani poori appetizer, thali with goat, and chicken jhol momo. Before our appetizer arrived, the server presented us with complimentary bowls of lentil soup. The soup was warm, flavorful, and comforting, perfect for January weather. Next came the pani poori. The little crispy balls were served cold and made for refreshing & tasty treats. They were great on their own and even better when dipped into the accompanying "sour water," which was a bit spicy and equally refreshing (FYI - the sour water is heavy on the cilantro, so if you don't like cilantro, just be aware!). The thali came with an abundance of food, and we enjoyed almost everything on it. The platter came with a few different curries that were all delicious and well-spiced. One of them had a good portion of tender goat, and another had fried cauliflower and potatoes I couldn't get enough of. The thali also came with a scoop of rice. When we were done with the scoop of rice but only halfway done with the curries, the staff was sweet enough to bring us an extra plate of rice to soak up the rest of the curries. The platter also came with a piece of gulab jamun, which was sweet and rich. In addition, the thali came with a small serving of mango achar. I took a bite, and the pickled mango took my tongue on a journey, LOL. First, I got hit with the super saltiness, then the super sourness, and finally the lingering, intense spiciness. I can't say the mango achar was to my liking, but I don't regret trying it! The chicken jhol momo was fantastic as well, and I couldn't get enough of the tender steamed dumplings and that excellent broth! read more

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We ordered a chicken steamed momo, chicken jhol momo and vegetarian chilli momo. The chilli momo was the best flavor. The chicken momos themselves were good, but I wish the momo achaar (dipping sauce) and the soup were better spiced. Service was really good - they gave us complimentary daal on the house. The atmosphere was also very nice. Food: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4.5/5 read more

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First time trying Nepali food in Ohio! At first we were a bit nervous about the place because the outside photos didn't look very nice but inside was nice and bright! We ordered chicken Jhol Momo, steamed Momo and vegetarian c Momo. Overall I think the momos could have more flavor and be more soicy. My favorite ended up being the c Momo for this reason. My second favorite was the steamed and then Jhol. The service was quick and fast! read more

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Give this place a try,. You walk in and are first taken by open, light, and clean it is. You are greeted warmly by the staff. Anything is explained to you perfectly. I'm looking forward to going back again to this gem. read more

Cafe Everest - Goat biryani - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Had cafe Everest for the 2nd time and wow it's truly so so delicious. We get a bunch of entrees and share family style and even when we get it to go it tastes fresh and hot. Strongly recommend ordering the pani puri, chicken johl momo (my favorite), chicken biryani, and of course, Naan. I haven't eaten inside yet but it seems spacious and casual, a good place to grab a meal with friends or family. read more

Cafe Everest - Chicken jhol momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

If you're looking for amazing Nepali food, this spot is an absolute gem! The flavors are incredibly authentic, and everything we've tried has been delicious, but the momos? Next level. Perfectly steamed, packed with flavor, and paired with the most delicious dipping sauces--easily the best we've had outside of Nepal. Beyond the food, the service is top-notch--warm, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance is really nice too, making it a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy a meal. Honestly, I secretly hope this place doesn't go viral because the food is so good, I want to keep it to myself--but they truly deserve all the praise and appreciation. If you love authentic Nepali cuisine, this place is a must-visit! read more

Cafe Everest - Paneer Chow-Mein - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This is a very small restaurant that is owned by two young Nepalese brothers. They work excellently together in creating a comforting and delicious environment for guests. The food quality is fresh, adequately spicy without being overbearing, and the portions are satisfying for the average person. They do an excellent job of explaining the menu and providing some of their favorite choices for a discriminating palette. read more

The food quality and experience is always reliable. Delicious and flavorful without being overly spicy. Just the right amount of tasty. The service is always welcoming and the environment warm and friendly. Chai, rice, naan, and daal are always a delight. read more

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outstanding food and welcoming environment. We ordered the johl momos, pani puri, chicken biryani, okra, and paneer chow mein, and all were excellent. it didn't feel like indian restaurant food, which is usually greasy and lacking in complexity. Period. Instead, it felt like you were eating at your Indian grandmother's house, and she prepared everything with love. Highly recommend! can't wait to go back and try everything else. read more

Hospitable and welcoming Tarah gave us a wonderful experience at Cafe Everest! This place is unasuming hidden on Puritas Ave in Cleveland. We started with the complimentary lentil soup (Incredible!!) And nice and hot! We had two appetizers (johl momo chicken and pani puri Both incredible) With fun flavors out of this world! Two chicken dishes with rice and naan. The food was fresh hot and well spiced! our taste buds were so happy!!) Thank you again Tarah and tho we live a bit far away now we are so Glad we found you! We will return! read more

My time here was right after they had just completed a remodel and the inside looks great! Everyone's food that came out was fresh looked delicious! The lentil soup was definitely the best I've ever had, and the curry's were awesome. read more

Cafe Everest - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I had a delicious Nepalese meal here with a group of about 25. The owner was delightful and came out to talk to us about the food and how he started the restaurant. Props to our server who was friendly and efficient. The dishes were a parade of complex flavor and spice blends and many of us shared so we could try different things. Not pictured is the Roti bread which I would highly recommend. Don't miss the Dry Aloo Dum appetizer! I can't wait to return to try more on this extensive menu. read more

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What an absolute pleasure this meal was! We started with the veg chili momo, which were delightfully spicy and deep-fried and hit like a chicken wing-dumpling hybrid. My partner had the goat thukpa and said it was the least gamey and tastiest goat he'd ever had. He ordered it medium, but I caught him sweating. I had the dal tarka, perfectly spiced at medium level with an intriguing blend of herbs and spices. Service was quick and super friendly, and they even brought us complimentary lentil soup to start, which was a lovely surprise. The dining room isn't fancy, but everything is bright and clean and the bonus Bollywood music videos were a treat. We'll be back, very soon! read more

This is our second visit to Cafe Everest, and once again, we enjoyed our meal. They renovated the restaurant since our last visit over a year ago. It's very spacious and clean with nice photos on the wall. Service is excellent (5 stars). Staff is friendly and attentive, and began our meal with the most delicious complimentary lentil soup (5 stars) We also ordered the following: Bhindi (Okra) Masala 4.5 stars 'SERVED WITH BASMATI RICE' Bhindi (Okra) sauteed in onion, tomato, ginger and garlic paste with light sauce. Samosa (2 Pcs) 4.5 stars Crispy pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas, served with mint chutney and sweet tamarind chutney. Nepali Special Thali Chicken 4 stars Nepali special plattar dish served with mix vegetable Curry, choice of meat option , Saag, Mango Achar, Pappad, Dal Makhani, Gulab Jamun, and long grain basmati rice. read more

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First time trying Nepali food. The momos were excellent. I keep craving it over and over again. It has flavours that ooze in your mouth. The noodles were a bit dry. The place is very clean and ample amount of seats. They were super busy. The service when provided was good, but it was super slow. The food took a while to come out. The servers probably need more training on checking on the guest in timely manner, taking timely orders and bringing the checks. Maybe they just need to hire more help. read more

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Highly highly recommend this Nepali/Indian restaurant. It's a relatively unassuming looking restaurant from the outside but the food here was fantastic. I ordered a vegetable pakora (highly recommend - very crispy and with a huge serving size for an app), chicken jhol momo (chicken dumpling in a delicious broth), and goat thali (a little salty, but very balanced portions and it was still satisfying). They also started us with a lentil soup on the house. Service was fast and very friendly. Will definitely be visiting again. read more

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I found a diamond in the rough! I got lamb curry with rice and lentil soup! it was sooo good! They let me dine in at even though they were about to close in 20 min for lunch at 3:30 and open back at 5. The host had good vibes read more

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I went here last night with a group of 24 ladies and the staff did amazing! The food came out hot and fresh. The prices were very reasonable, a great family establishment and very close to my home so I can easily go back whenever in the mood for Nepali and Indian food. read more

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Ate here last night and I can't believe I haven't been here before, it's right in my neighborhood! It is a small family owed/ operated restraunt, cooking family recipes. The staff are very receptive to answering questions about the food. I ordered the Pani Poori and Jhol Momos. They were absolutely delicious! They had the perfect spice level in my opinion. I was with a large group (24), serving this large group not easy but they did a great job. highly recommend cafe everest!! read more

Cafe Everest - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Friendly, clean and they speak perfect English. Food is also excellent. Very similar food compared to an East EglingtonR. Toronto restaurant also named Mount Everest. read more

I'd never had Nepali food before and I was missing out because it's really good! We started with the samosas (4/5) and the sel roti (3/5 - the dip/soup was the best part). We then had the jhol momo (4/5), the fried momo (3/5), and the butter chicken (score TBD, we ended up having to box it right up and take it home because our babysitter was about to leave). I love how vegetarian friendly they are! Now to the reason I'm giving them 3 stars: we came in at 6:15pm with a reservation and were seated right away. About 30 minutes later, when we hadn't even been given water, I walked up to see if we were supposed to order at the counter and I was told no, they will come take our order but they can't do it right now. About 20 minutes later (honestly as we were googling other dinner places nearby) the waitress finally came and took our order. She was very nice and I could tell she was overwhelmed, I definitely felt for her! She told us it would be about 25-30 minutes to get our food and we ordered. We got our first app 45 minutes later and the rest of the food trickled out over the next hour. I totally get they were overwhelmed, I just saw a ton of to-go orders go out the door and very few orders making it to tables so I wish they'd prioritize people dining in over takeout. read more

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This place has amazingly delicious and beautiful food, the ambiance was very nice with great music to accompany it, the workers were so polite and helped with having a great experience!!! If I ever come back to Ohio I'm definitely coming back here!!! read more

30 July 2022 (Saturday) -- As I sit here by the pool at a vacation house in Naples, Florida, I figured I would write this review now. Don't let the outside of this Nepalese restaurant fool you because the food inside is very delicious. I visited for the first time on 26 June 2022 (dine-in) with a new friend, Nihal, and then I came a second time on 14 July for a takeout order. I will definitely be back again. FOOD -- For my first visit which was dine-in, I ordered the Chicken Biryani and I shared the vegetable momo with my friend. The Chicken Biryani was as expected - tasty, heaps amount of chicken was in the huge bowl, and some cilantro leaves were placed on top. It had thick slices of onions on top which I removed because I hate onions. I've had chicken biryani many times before at other restaurants and also because I have alot of Indian friends so I was happy it tasted just as I preferred. It also wasn't spicy at all but you should definitely ask the restaurant about spice leaves in case you are weary about spice (I just happen to like spicy foods). The vegetable momo was definitely my favourite which I shared with my friend. it was soft like a dumblings and the momo sauce was amazing. I wish I knew what was in the sauce but it had almost a thick consistency. We also ordered the Poori (bread) to share which was soft and had some sort of oil or butter on top. For my takeout order in July, I ordered the chicken biryani again and also the Aloo Gobi which is a peas and cauliflower mixture that can be eaten with naan bread or rice (Cauliflower, potato and peas cooked with tomatoes sauce, herbs and spices). I ate mine with rice and it was delicious. This is a great option for vegetarians. The chicken biryani was also good but it had too many thin slices of onions which is just a preference thing because I just hate onions (LOL) so I had to remove the little onion slices. SERVICE -- Dine-in and takeout had efficient service. For dine-in, my friend and I probably waited about 25 mins to get our food. For the takeout order, it was about the same time. INSIDE/DECOR -- As you walk-in, the inside is a medium size dining room with white table cloths and the chairs are covered in a red material. I loved that they served water in a clear glass bottle which reminds of the classy/fancy restaurants. There are minimum decorations on the wall but there are some mirrors and a maybe few picture frames. I'll definitely be back in the future and I recommend Cafe Everest to everyone for lunch or dinner. They have vegetarian and meat (chicken, lamb, fish) options. **** - 52/150 total reviews in 2022 - 530 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 30 July 2022 read more

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Today was my first time trying Cafe Everest, and I'm pretty sure, trying Nepalese food. I have to say I'm sorry I didn't try it sooner! Everything was just so delicious. The vegetable pakora appetizer was fantastic, veggies shredded and served like fritters. I was anticipating more of a tempura like vegetable, with the typical whole fried vegetable, but this was honestly much so much better. My new favorite way to enjoy fried vegetables. The Paneer Tikka Masala was equally delicious, paneer cheese served in a creamy sauce. Served over the basmati rice that was included, just perfect. I also tried the Jhol Momo, which is like a little steamed vegetable dumpling (or chicken), in an amazing soup. These were cooked to perfection, just right, and the soup was so good. I can't believe this amazing restaurant is so close by and I've never tried it. I happened upon it by searching DoorDash while super hungry, so happy I found them. Give them a try, you'll be glad you did! read more

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Nepalese-Indian food, a first for me so I came in swinging! Easy parking as this place is located in a mini plaza of businesses right next to a liquor store. If I didn't hear about this place I would have easily driven past it and not thought twice. While waiting seemed like this place was popular on door dash, lots of pick up orders. I started with Jhol Momo, an entree in itself (I thought it was an appetizer). I got about 8 steamed dumpling filled with minced chicken. All these babies bathed in jacuzzi if herby broth. Would definitely order again or recommend to others. At the recommendation of the waitress, also got the chicken choila. Chicken was a bit salty for me and would have paired fine with some rice. On the same plate was salad and a pile of what seemed like crushed corn flakes (was not a fan). The salad was helpful neutralizing the salt in mouth after each bite until I got some rice that was served from another dish. Perusing the menu under specials, was the "Nepali Special Thali (dine in only)" which stood out to me as if waving arms and screaming "order me bish" . I succumbed. It was a nice sampler of Nepalese items including some greens, picked radish, lentil soup, chicken curry and some curried vegetables. In the middle was a bowl of basmati rice, perfect to balance out the bold herb and salt of the dishes. Also ordered lamb curry but forgot to snap a pic. Equally delicious (also have the option of goat!). Overall, it was a pleasant foodie experience. There were many other dishes I wanted to try but my little stomach could only handle so much at once. Will be back read more

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Looks unsuspecting from the outside, but be prepared for an AMAZING dining experience! This authentic Nepali and Indian restaurant is sure to become one of my go-to's in cleveland very quickly! I'm amazed by their service, friendly and attentive staff ready to answer any questions about the menu and ensure you are having an enjoyable meal. The food is a flavor party in your mouth! The momos are steamed to perfection with tender thin dumpling wrappers and delicious broth and sauces! I would also recommend their paneer tikka masala and their biryani, sooooo delicious and great portions as well. Definitely worth the trip to try their food!! read more

Cafe Everest - Goat curry, jhol momo, chicken thukpa, and chicken chili biryani - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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With the weather getting better it was time for a motorcycle ride and I needed a lunch destination. I had been wanting to try Momos and some Nepali friends at work recommended Cafe Everest, so after a nice ride along Lake Erie and then along the Rocky River Reservation I arrived at Cafe Everest on Puritas Avenue East of 150th Street. Cafe Everest is in a small plaza next to a Convenient Food Mart, from the outside it looks like a dive and even when you walk in the front prep and pick-up area looks pretty rough, but then you see the compact upscale dining room. The dining room is very nicely decorated with white tablecloths, red fabric chairs and red and yellow walls. They then impressed me even more by putting a glass bottle of chilled water on the table; if only more places would do something like this. The menu is nicely laid out and makes the offerings clear, I picked the Chilly Momos with the vegetarian momos. No lunch buffet is offered. Before the entree they brought a bowl of lentil soup; a bit thin but really well seasoned with a nice peppery bite. The Chilly Momos came out beautifully presented on a square white plate which gave a nice contrast to the red chilly sauce covered dumplings. The dumplings were smaller then I expected, but really delicious. The dumplings are nicely fried giving the outside a nice crisp outside. Inside is minced vegetables perfectly seasoned so that the whole is delicious. The dumplings were covered with peppers and onions in a chili sauce the heat level was moderate. Overall Cafe Everest exceeded my expectations, great atmosphere, excellent food and good service. I will be back again, if only to try the steamed Momos or the soup Momos, as well as other items on the menu. Well worth a try if you want to try Nepali food. read more

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Ordered Jhol Momo With Vegetables and Dry Aloo Dum. This was my first visit and I was so impressed. Ordered to go and got there early and saw many orders get picked up. The space is clean and bright. The food was amazing. I've never met a potato I didn't like - but the Dry Aloo Dum now tops my list of favorites. Yum! read more

I have a favorite Nepali place but because it's so far away from me, I was excited to try a place that was closer. I went with my usual, chicken chow mein and a mango lassi. I asked for the chow mein to not be spicy since I wasn't sure how they did their spice (Nepali spice has kicked by butt before) but for my taste buds, it was still quite spicy. Tasty but I would've preferred it burn a bit less. The lassi was lovely and my order of Roti was perfect. Good prices, good food, definitely recommend. read more

Cafe Everest could be my new favorite Indian/Nepali restaurant! Decided on this spot for the great reviews and very glad we tried it. Honestly, from the outside, I was kind of leery, but Mamma taught me never to judge a book by its cover and I've read some killer books with that in mind, but I digress. The inside of the restaurant is much more impressive and I enjoyed the decor. They also play videos from India on their TV's and I always like that. Some of the videos have such wonderful and colorful outfits. Now, to the food!!! We ordered an appetizer and two entrees and I shot for the special, so they let me know it would take a little longer and I was just fine with that. They brought us out our drinks and even gave us complimentary lentil soup that I enjoyed. The appetizer was delicious and the special entree was spectacular! The 2nd entree was a tad sweeter than expected, but still very tasty. Overall we were very happy with everything, including their wonderful smiling service. I even hit up my Phoenix buddy and told him we're going next time he visits. Solid spot. read more

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Incredible Nepali food. I have been here twice and both times was utterly impressed. We ordered every type of vegetable momo - plain, chili, and jhol. All were delicious. Unfortunately, both times I came, we ate the food too quickly to take photos! We had also ordered paneer tikka masala and poori which I would highly recommend. My dad tried one of their fresh smoothies which they customized for him. The servers were attentive and caring. Highly recommend this place, and would definitely come back! read more

This hole in the wall, unassuming restaurant is a gem in Cleveland for Nepalese/ Indian dishes! I brought some first-timers with me, and they were all impressed with the dishes, the flavors, and the unbeatable price. We started off with a mango lassi, samosas, and johl momo (chicken). Everything was quickly demolished by the table, with the johl momos being our favorite due to the rich, savory soup combined with the hearty dumplings! For the entrees, we all split a chicken tikka masala, chicken thukpa (Nepalese home style chicken noodle soup) and aloo gobi (that all came with rice). My personal favorite was the chicken thukpa, a soupy noodle dish with a bit of spiciness that I could not stop eating). The rest of the table really enjoyed the richness and flavor of the chicken tikka masala, using up all the sauce to eat with the rice. The aloo gobi was pretty good -- however, I've had better at other places with larger portions of potatoes/ veggies. Overall, this place is a place I highly recommend to anyone looking for some good Nepalese/ Indian food, or wanting to venture out and try some new cuisines. At first glance the inside of the restaurant is nothing fancy (and the booth seats are a bit stiff in the back so I would recommend the tables with individual dining chairs if possible), but the amazing food and affordability makes it very well worth the trek!! read more

Cafe Everest - Chicken thukpa + chicken tikka masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This unassuming restaurant opened about a year ago and boy are we lucky they did. The restaurant itself is quaint with kind and caring servers and staff members. You can tell how proud they are of their restaurant. I honestly couldn't choose just one dish so I ordered two vegetarian dishes. The Paneer tikka masala and the Alu gobbi. The star of the show, the paneer, was the best I've ever had. Even my boyfriend couldn't stop eating my food! I liked the alu gobbi because of the hint of spice but probably wouldn't order that dish again. The plain roti was fresh, monos were so tender, and the lentil soup was incredibly flavorful. My boyfriend had the chicken choila and he loved it but hopes to explore other dishes when we return. Such a great place! read more

Cafe Everest - Paneer Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Ordered takeout for the first time today and this is some of the best food I've had in a very long time. Highly recommend! Friendly staff as well! read more

Lamb Byriani just the best Around Cleveland Area!!!!Chicken also!! The best food Nepalese food!!

AMAZING . I just found my new go to place for Indian food. My son brought us home some Butter Chicken, Chicken Achari and some samosas. Each dish was better than the next. Definitely try the Achari. It's spicy, savory and delicious!!! I need more read more

Cafe Everest offers Nepalese and Indian cuisine. We rushed over on a Sunday evening - we called ahead and they said as long as we were there by 7:30 we could order in. We parked out front, and walked in to find a small dining area with bright, warm yellow walls. It was a nice contrast to the cold, dark winter evening. The service was excellent. Everyone was extremely kind and attentive. We were immediately served cold water in a bottle, and all of our dishes came out promptly. After placing our order, we were surprised to receive complementary Lentil Soups. It was a quite large, filling serving and it was creamy and flavorful. Next we got the vegetable MoMos. Amazing. These are Nepalese dumplings: minced vegetables that are marinated in spices, stuffed into a flour wrap and steamed. There are 10 to an order! The dough was soft, thin, and pillowy. They were beautifully prepared. The filling still had a nice crunch and was well seasoned. It came with Momo sauce - slightly spiced and gingery. I enjoyed the Rajma Chawal, which are kidney beans cooked with herbs and spices served with basmati rice. It has a distinct tomato and ginger flavor, is well balanced, and is delicious spooned over rice. My partner got the Chicken Choila, which is grilled chicken marinated with everest herbs and stir fried with ginger, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro. It is served with beaten rice and fried soybeans. Each piece of chicken was well coated in the seasoning. He said the chicken had a nice texture. I enjoyed munching on the fried soybeans. With my meal I enjoyed the Everest Tea, which was described to me as Nepalese style chai. It was warm, spiced, and comforting. read more

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Cafe Everest is a phenomenal restaurant that offers Nepali/Indian cuisine. The menu offers some traditional dishes like tikka masala and biryani as well as a wide variety of dishes I have never tried before. My family and I ordered the chicken jhol momo (minced chicken dumplings in a flavorful soup - highly recommend!!!), paneer tikka masala (my personal favorite), and chicken sekwa (grilled marinated chicken). All of the dishes were bursting with flavor and the portion sizes were very generous for the price (especially the tikka masala). The curries come with basmati rice. I also ordered a mango lassi, a yogurt based mango drink, which was a refreshing touch to our meal. As a heads up, the thali is no longer offered (despite it being on the menu for dine-in). I also wanted to give a shout out to the service here. Everyone was extremely attentive and welcoming. We accidentally received chicken tikka masala instead of the paneer tikka masala that we ordered. The waitress brought us a freshly-made paneer tikka masala and another plate of basmati rice right away and let us also keep the original chicken tikka masala. We also received lentil soup on the house prior to our meal. Overall, this was a delicious, flavorful meal for a great price! I'm excited to come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

Cafe Everest - jhol momo (front), tikka masala (back) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great service. The Thali plate was amazing. We also loved the chili waffle fries. We will be back.