My friend took me here for lunch. I think it was the first time I've had Nepalese food, but certainly not the last. Nothing special about the space. Looks like they took over an old diner, and didn't spend any money on the decor. But looks are always secondary to the food. I tried the following; - Everest Combo Momo: Excellent. All 4 types of momos were the same dumpling, but prepared and served differently, and were equally delicious. The accompanying chutney made it even better. - Everest Sekuwa Set: Good. A nice. A good sampling of various dishes, all new experiences for me and all good. Chicken was a bit spicy for the uninitiated. Service was nice enough and food came out quickly. Overall, a good visit. I will be on the lookout for momo in the future! read more

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Very clean place and friendly service. Huge menu. We tried the NEPALI NON VEG THALI SET WITH GOAT CURRY (MASU BHAT). The goat was flavourful but not too much of it. The sweet sauce was delicious. We had momos too. Like deep fried dumplings with a light curry. I'd go back just to try some more things! Worth checking out! read more

Everest Cuisine - Goat platter. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

It's walking distance from our house and, more importantly, it's an authentic experience - not just another franchise operation.

TLDR: New Nepalese restaurant with dishes I haven't seen served in any Ottawa restaurant before. Nice flavours and different textures. Excellent customer service. I've been to this restaurant 3 times now since they opened 2 weeks ago, so I obviously like it :) I was so excited to see a restaurant specializing in Nepalese food open up near me. They opened on February 2, 2024 in the space that was the second location of Laziz Broast and Grill (was Bukhari Restaurant before that). Although their speciality is Nepalese cuisine, they also sell Japanese, Indian and fusion cuisine. I will list and describe all the items I've tried: Miso Waiwai Ramen ($12.99), Kathmandu Steamed Chicken Momos ($12.99), the Everest Sekuwa Set ($24.99), Pan-fried Chicken Pokhara Kothey Momos ($13.99), Chicken 65 ($12.99), Chili Chicken ($18.99), Wai Wai Sadeko ($7.99) and Gobi 65 ($10.99). I was also given a Mango Lassi to try ($4.99) and a sample of their chai. Each time I got takeout for my husband and I. Both my husband and I enjoyed the ramen. It had 4 slices of fish cakes (kamaboko), enoki mushrooms, edamame, some cubes of pickled radish, a fried egg and of course ramen noodles. The broth was flavourful and not too salty. The noodles were springy and chewy. I really liked the steamed Momos. They were filled with ground chicken and the wrapper was thin with good texture. The dipping sauce had a fiery kick to it. My husband didn't enjoy the Momos as much and said he would have preferred them pan-fried. So we got those at another visit. The Everest Sekuwa Set was interesting. I had never had Chiura before, which was described as "beaten rice." I thought it would be steamed like regular rice, but it was dry and crunchy, like flattened Rice Krispies, lol. It was a mix of flattened rice grains, puffed rice grains, peanuts and strips of dry crunchy deep-fried dough. It also came with Bhatmas Sedeko, which is a soybean salad. Again I thought this was like a North American bean salad, but it's not, the beans are not soft, they are dry and crunchy. The chicken it came with was moist and tender and I liked the spices. The menu also said that the Everest Sekuwa Set came with a green salad, Aloo Ko Achar (potato salad), Mulako Achar (picked daikon), and pau quaa (a sweet and sour sauce) but I did not receive these items :( They charged me for the Everest Sekuwa Set ($24.99) but I'm pretty sure they gave me just the Chicken Sekuwa ($21.99), which just comes with the chicken, Chiura and Bhatmas Sedeko. When they were alerted of their mistake, they were very apologetic and gracious in correcting it. They compensated me with a free Everest Sekuwa Set on a subsequent visit. I really enjoyed the pau quaa. The sauce was a bit runnier than I expected but it was full of flavour and tasted like it had tamarind in it. The potato salad was soft cubes with a spicy kick. The pickled daikon was a bit too sour for my liking, but still good. The hubby loved the pan-fried Momos. They were identical to the steamed ones except pan-fried. They came with an orange creamy sauce that was only mildly spicy, whereas the steamed Momos came with a red sauce that was incredibly spicy. The Wai Wai Sadeko was described as Nepalese noodles, and I expected them to be soft. After my Chiura and Bhatmas Sedeko experience I should not have been surprised that the noodles were dry and crunchy! But I was surprised, lol. They tasted like dry ramen noodles, fried up with tomatoes, onions and spices. If you like eating crunchy dry ramen noodles, you will likely enjoy these. Me, not so much. The hubster liked them though. The Chili Chicken was my favourite. The sauce was so spicy and delicious. It came with tomatoes, onions and green peppers. The chicken pieces were battered and deep-fried. They were a mix of dark and white meat. I also enjoyed the Chicken 65. It was also battered and deep-fried, but the spices were very different. This dish was less spicy than the Chili Chicken. It came with green peppers and onions. It was wetter and saucier than Chicken 65 I've had elsewhere, but I still liked it. The Gobi 65 was exactly like the Chicken 65 but with cauliflower instead of chicken. Very tasty and great for vegetarians. The Mango Lassi was thick, creamy and sweet. Was delicious and helped to cut the heat of the dishes. The chai was also creamy and delicious with a strong tea flavour. At my first 2 visits I called my order in and drove to the restaurant to pick it up. I ordered at the restaurant and waited for it there on my third visit. Service was courteous and welcoming. It is evident that they value their customers. My food was ready in about 15 minutes each time. The dine-in space looks nice. They have lots of items from Nepal adorning the walls. The light fixtures were also cool. So happy to have new cuisines available in Ottawa. The restaurant is in a small strip mall. Free parking available in the strip mall parking lot. (16) read more

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Food was hot and delicious. We were a party of 12 and all were happy with the choices. Great service.

We ordered steam, chilli, jhol and choyela momo (veggie/chicken). All momos except choyela momo were superb. Mutton thali was authentic nepali and lentil soup was delicious. French fries and tea were amazing along with very friendly staff. read more

Didn't know what to expect since it was my first having Nepalese dishes. It was a nice surprise and I really enjoyed the dishes. Great service too!! We tried 3 different momo dishes, and POKHARA KOTHEY MOMO is one of my favorites. I also really like the goat curry. Will definitely go back and try other dishes. read more

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Authentic Nepali Food. highly recommend Momo and chowmein. Great Ambience, ample parking, friendly service.

It was great! The food was good, the staff were nice, good service and it was very clean. I recommend the momo and the samosas.

Husband and I went here to try something new and it was excellent! Building was easy to find, parking was available and abundant. Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive to us. The restaurant is very clean and tidy. Food was excellent, we are excited to come back to try some more new things. It's worth the visit! read more

Service welcoming and attentive. Parking lot in front of restaurant. The menu offers authentic Nepalese dishes, as well as Indo-Chinese, Indian, salads/soups, sushi, vegetarian, desserts, and a kid's menu. The first visit (June 6) was with my son. Decided on Momos. I ordered the Everest Tandoori Momo (10pcs) $16.99 Traditional homemade steamed momo cooked in tandoori oven and served with aromatic dipping sauce. Very good. The Everest momo is a bit spicier due to the tandoori spicing than say the Pokhara Kothey Momo (10 pcs) $13.(Traditional homemade pan seared momo served with aromatic dipping sauce) Also very good according to my son. We also had to go with the momos, the Plain Naan Bread $2.99 (Freshly tandoor clay oven -baked naan dough (made of flour, yeast, milk, and butter)) and the Garlic Naan Bread $3.99 (Freshly tandoor clay oven -baked naan dough (made of flour, yeast, milk, and butter) with garlic).Both served hot and to us, the best naan bread we've ever had. We both had dessert. I had the Sabudana Kheer Pudding (Tapioca Pudding) $4.99. My son the Rasmalai with Shredded coconut $4.99. Both refreshing and tasty. The second visit (June 7) was with my wife. We had the Spicy Tuna Roll $13.99 (Nori, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, tempura bits, tobiko and sesame) Everest Killer Roll $15.99 (Nori, spicy salmon, cucumber, avocado, shrimp tempura, sesame, teriyaki sauce, and mayonnaise) and comes with a brown and white spicy sauce drizzled over the sushi and sides of the plate. Delicious The sushi menu is more limited (with 7 offerings) as compared to say Sapporo, but the two we had are quite comparable to the quality at Sapporo, as Everest has a sushi chef/cook from Japan. Paid a third visit for lunch. My son had the Vegetable Chow Mein $12.99 Wok stir fried noodles with fresh vegetables with aromatic spices that came with a spicy sauce on the side, and The Spicy Tuna Roll (8 pcs) $13.99. Stated both were good I had the MALAYAN CHOILA SET $24.99 Marinated chicken roasted in clay tandoor oven coated with Nepalese spices served with a mix of beaten rice (chiura) and puffed rice (bhuja), pickled daikon (mula ko achar), green salad, spicy potato salad (aloo ko achar) and sweet & sour hog plum sauce (pau quaa). Best to describe it in it's portions: This authentic Napelese dish is served cold. The pieces of chicken were tasty with a bit of a sour taste and comes with a sweet & sour sauce. The spicy potato salad was good with a slight sour taste and spicy, but would have preferred to have a larger portion of this and less of the ample beaten & puffed rice. In the dish, there were a few small strips of pickled daikon, and a side of fried spiced soy beans which were unique with a nice crunch. read more

I explained I had a nervous stomach and Shavon, one of the charming waiters, explained everything to me and led me to Momas. Wow! That plus some kind of delicious yogurt and a tapioca pudding made for a terrific meal. The ambiance was wwarm and welcoming and the menu one to explore. I really like this place. My friend who loves all things wild and spicy was delighted. read more

We really enjoyed our meal, which was a mix of Nepalese and Indian dishes. It was our first time at the restaurant and we are definitely going back, and ordering take-out. The staff were incredibly friendly and the food was fresh and spicy. I would highly recommend a visit. read more

Very nicely curated menu with balance of authentic Nepali food (rare in Ottawa) such as momos, thali set and Indian curries with freshly baked naan along with top Chinese and Japanese food under one roof. Experienced chefs and courteous front staff. It was a great experience! Can't help yourself, but go back again. Cool restaurant! read more

My family and I tried this restaurant today for the first time and we absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was very warm....great hospitality. The flavour and texture of the food was extraordinary, and the cuisine was authentic nepalese (we did not try the Indian food on the menu). Service was very friendly. Highly recommend for a superb experience, whether it is a business or casual meal. read more