Some friends and I were looking to get some Indian food at a lunch buffet in OC on Sunday, and we came across Everest Cuisine. I think I had been here once before for takeout of something small, but never for their buffet. When we came in, it was frankly kind of hectic. I was warned over the phone when asking about the lunch buffet that they were hosting an event but were still open, meaning it would be crowded if we came in for lunch. It definitely was crowded, 70% of the restaurant was reserved for this party, leaving just a few tables near the buffet open. We had to wait a bit to be sat, which I don't think would've been typical on a normal day. We were offered to sit at an open table and just went to serve ourselves. The buffet was clean and looked hot, but several items were running low or completely out. They have some standard offerings like tikka masala, daal, and goat curry, as well as some more Himalayan-leaning dishes like the stir fried noodles. Now, some of these details might make it sound like a subpar experience for lunch. Even if it was, this buffet was only $14.99. That's essentially the price of a fast food meal anyways. Furthermore, whatever food we did have was very solid. Even having sat out for some time, it was evident that the food was seasoned and cooked very well. To me, many of their dishes tasted even better than some I've had à la carte at other restaurants. They also brought fresh baskets of garlic naan out during the meal. The staff working there even offered for us to help ourselves to the mango lassi that I believe was set up on the bar for the event that day. Even while busy, he was sure to help out restocking plates and refilling water when possible. For the price, I think this buffet is 100% worth the visit, and I'm sure it's even better on a normal day. read more

Everest Cuisine - Buffet Plate - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

Hours: Lunch Hours 11 AM - 3 PM AYCE $14.99 REGULAR HOURS & 5 PM-10 PM Friday & Saturday open until 11 PM Rainy-day comfort done right. It was our first time here and it was exactly what I was craving, the chicken tikka masala was perfectly seasoned, not overly sweet, just balanced and flavorful. We were the first customers in, so everything tasted fresh. This Indian and Nepalese restaurant is known for authentic Himalayan flavors and fresh-to-order dishes. Popular items include momos (dumplings), garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, and a variety of curries with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and spicy options. Anita made the experience even better. Her warm, welcoming energy truly stood out. She even let me try homemade lemon pickle with naan, which felt so personal and thoughtful. Thank you, Anita beautiful energy & smile! Secret tip: ask for the dumplings during AYCE and they'll bring them out. Fresh food, family-like service, and comforting flavors. I'll be back. read more

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This place was not that busy on a Saturday night and I was very surprised because they deserve all the love! There was only one lady working the front of house, but she was doing great! Our waters immediately came out and were never empty because she constantly refilled it (we drank so much because our spice tolerance was low). This place is pretty big, so I'm assuming they host some parties here and there. The food was delicious, we loved how the portions were good enough for two people to share and not be overstuffed, but still have some food to take home. If you like spicy, they don't play! We ordered our usual - butter chicken and chicken biryani - and got a side of the paneer pakoras. Everything was great, we weren't that big of a fan of the paneer pakoras but that was just our thing, they were delicious regardless. I would love to come back and try their momo dumplings! They offer a lunch buffet that we would love to try out as well. read more

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**IN-DINING EXPERIENCE** AMBIANCE (3/5): It's hard to judge this accurately because I came when they were having an event, so half the restaurant was the "party" and the other half was regular dining customers. It was loud and a little chaotic. SERVICE (3/5): Again, hard to judge given the event that was happening on the other half of the restaurant. There was only 1 waitress doing everything for the normal dining customers and she was BUSY and UNDERSTAFFED & it was SLOW service. She was hustling as much as humanly possible! I don't blame her for the slow service, they needed another person. That's on the restaurant. FOOD (4/5): $20 VEGETARIAN THALI FOR ONE: I asked for it "spicy" but I tasted no spice at all. Maybe they just do less spice for non-Indian since usually people over estimate their spice level with ethnic food? Who knows. It was ABSOLUTELY DELISH! I loved everything on the plate and would definitely order this again! My favorite was the vegetable korma! Yummy! OVERALL (3/5): I will be back during a time they hopefully don't had a party and I can re-evaluate with normal in-dining service. BUT... I love their food here so I'll be back! I usually order to go, but I feel like the food tasted even better when I dined in! read more

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I love this place it's so pleasant Anita is so sweet and kind and treats one like family This place Is absolutely delicious with everything read more

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The lunch buffet had the usual Indian items, including the veggie pakora, lamb stew, tandoori chicken, and butter chicken, among other things. The lightly breaded fish, rarely served by other buffet spots, was tasty and fresh. Highly recommended! The chili-garlic naan bread had a tender crumb and was buttery delicious. I am a big fan of desserts but the gulab jamun took second place behind the excellent mashed yellow lentils dessert. It had a hint of cinnamon and with just the right sweetness and texture. We were here on a weekday lunch. There was plenty of available tables, which were clean. The table linens were made of intricately embroidered designs, a bow to the Nepalese culture. Prayer flags and prayer wheels adorn the place. There is ample parking shared by other nearby businesses. The location is on Orangethorpe but may be difficult to find. The owner was very cordial and accommodating, taking time to explain the food and the Nepalese culture. I will come back again because I felt welcome here. read more

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Great food and very courteous management. I utilized Everest for catering for a large event at my home. I went a few days prior to do a taste test and Anita was very accommodating towards my requests. Guest were raving about the food for days. Highly recommend. read more

Was looking for a local Indian spot to have a quick lunch mtg and was surprised to find that this was down the street. Tucked in a small plaza, I was happily surprised. Came for the lunch buffet and Very nice service and attentive service staff. They had an array of choices from tandoori chicken, samosas, garlic naan being the staples. Can't go wrong. Everything was fresh out of the kitchen and they seemed to always be replenishing until lunch time was done. Restaurant stated they even cater and have events at their location which was pretty cool. Lunch price tag can't be beat for an AYCE! read more

Everest Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

We had dinner here tonight and what a delight it was. A group was here celebrating Diwali (the celebration of light). We were one of the few here that were not part of the group. Everyone was so kind and friendly, welcoming us to the celebration. We had already finished our supper, otherwise I would've love to join in and learn more about this wonderful celebration! Food here is always delicious. Locally Family owned and operated, home style cooking, good selection of beer and wine. Vegan options, clean restrooms. Parking in front. Friendly staff/owners. Awesome again! read more

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Horrible experience. We sat for over 20 min with 4 children. The staff didnt acknowledge us: no water, no utensils nothing. We asked to place the order 5-6 times and the guy didn't even look at us. We told him if you can't accommodate let us know and he laughed. I have never seen this at a restaurant. We have been here before and def food and service has declined. Will never go back. read more

Food is great as always and organization has improved a lot. Go to spot in North OC for Indian style food.

I've had this place bookmarked for a few years and finally made it. It was easy to get to for a weeknight dinner since we live 6 minutes away, but the shopping center is kind of hidden due to the bridge overpass. If you can't find it at first - don't give up! We enjoy similar Asian dishes from other cultures, but this was our first time dining Himalayan. The table settings and decorations are gorgeous. Service is friendly. Food is flavorful - even the mild heat was exciting enough. Portions are satisfying. I look forward to trying more. read more

Everest Cuisine - The art is giving Last Airbender vibes. - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

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I found this place on Yelp because the Indian restaurants in my area have gone down hill ! I was intrigued about Nepalese food. It's basically Indian food. This place is owned by a lovely husband & wife team originally from Nepal . The lunch buffet was fresh & delicious ! Everything was delish ! The naan bread was made fresh & was hot ! They had samosa's my favorite appetizer! I recall it was $18.99 for the lunch buffet ! My good friend treated me for lunch ! The bill for two buffet & one soda was $42 and change. If you're in the area you have to stop by and enjoy the delicious food and support this local business ! read more

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This is the third worst Indian restaurant I've been to in my life. The moment we entered, we should have realized to just exit immediately. Our mistake was that we decided to stay and give this place a chance. We waited an hour to get our food. When the food arrived, it looked good, it smelled decent, but it tasted like garbage. The spices were not mixed well. The Indo Chinese chicken fried rice tasted like it had chemicals mixed in it. Maybe formaldehyde!!! the chicken in it tasted disgusting and old. Old chicken has a very nasty smell and I could smell that from the chicken here. Covering that with spices and color does not help. They are severely understaffed. I don't see how that is sustainable for a restaurant. The few people who were there waited as long as we did. I'm surprised this place is even open and has not been shut down already. It was a mistake coming here. We will never come back. read more

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Very delicious Indian / Nepali food ! Everything is made fresh so please be patient for your food as they are making everything to order. Momos are really good and nice and flavorful. Their tandoori chicken is seasoned very well and is super tasty. The only thing is there is not alot of servers so you might be waiting for a little longer than preferred. Otherwise great food. read more

Everest Cuisine - 2. Vegetable Korma - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

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I've ordered for takeout twice here and both times the service was amazing and the food was so good. I got the butter chicken and rice both times and the first time it was a little too buttery (as in pools of butter on the top) but really good flavor. Second time was perfect. Chicken is tender and sauce is thick and full of spice. I love that it's right around the corner from me. read more

Everest Cuisine - 3. Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

We catered from Everest Restaurant for a small party and the food was fantastic. They offered plenty of options for our vegan guests, which was truly appreciated, and even included a few thoughtful extras we weren't expecting, like raita and salad. We ordered the paneer dilbahar, vegetable korma, saag aloo, and garlic tofu. Every dish was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. The portions were generous too; each tray was filled all the way to the top, which is always a win when you're hosting. Great food, great variety, and an easy catering experience. We'll definitely be ordering again. read more

They have a new menu and lowered their pricing. Also more food selections like dumplings. read more

Everest Cuisine - Menu - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

Left an item out. Like straight up just left the whole dish out. The food that they did provide tasted stale. The chicken in the momos tasted weird. Called them for a refund on the left out item and they never got back to us. read more

I had my party catered with veg biriyani, butter chicken, and garlic naan. Everyone loved the food which was delicious as usual. The lady who coordinated the catering was very nice and easy to work with. We needed a little more food and she kindly got the extra food ready immediately! Highly recommend! read more

Everest Cuisine - The restaurant - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

I eat here regularly and love it! I was missing my favorite Indian place in Pasadena (Akhbar) after moving, but happily found this place. I'm hooked on the biryani and samosas, but like to hit up their buffet whenever I can get there before 4. It's a bargain! The lamp dishes get a big two thumbs up from my date too. read more

Amazing food, amazing service, and Garlic Naan. Thank you for a great meal and evening.

This is by far the best Nepali restaurant here in so cal - this is coming from a foodie Nepali! My daughter who is half white loves it so much that she is marking sure we cater this restaurant 's food for her 13th bday. Everything is delicious!! And they do Fab catering service read more

Very good service and a big variety of food. Was impressed with the cuisine and the service very friendly. read more

I love a good Indian lunch buffet . With all the rave reviews we ended up at Everest. 18.99 and straight to the food. Garlic naan. Bomb one of the best I ever had. Goat curry super mediocre. No spice flavor. Meat was cooked well. But just lacked flavor. Chicken Tikka masala. Bland. No Indian spices at all. Just missed the mark on all levels for me.. If it wasn't for the naan I would have given it 2 stars.. read more

The service was great! They made us feel comfortable and got us everything that we needed. The food came out quickly, and it was so yum! Each dish is packed with flavor! Definitely one of the better Indian restaurants in the area! The portions looked small, but don't be deceived, it's filling! read more

Everest Cuisine - Chicken Tandoori - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

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The food is extremely good! The service is extremely friendly and attentive. Ambiance is casual. The chicken tikka masala is super creamy and filled with tender juicy chicken. Entree is enough to feed 2 if not 3. Chicken momos were delicious! Extremely plump and juicy. I didn't love the sauce that came with it. It was tangy and felt a bit carbonated. The carbonation to it was a little off putting but the flavor was there. I hope that I didn't get served a bad batch so I'll assume that the sparklingness to it was intended. The rice was very aromatic and fluffy. Garlic naan was delicious! Very crispy in the outside with a generous portion of garlic and the inside was soft and perfectly chewy. I'd come here again! Super reasonable pricing. The business is tucked away so be sure to keep an eye out. Plenty of parking in the area. Service is a bit slow but that's because it's a family owned and operated business. I don't mind waiting for the food to come out. So worth the wait. If you're in a hurry, call ahead or order online. read more

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The Owner (Anita) so so kind, attentive, easy to interact with, friendly, professional and detail-oriented. We came here (group of 7)on a Monday evening and had an amazing, excellent, tasty and delicious dinner. We had a mix of vegeterian and non-vegeterian items and we all agreed the service, ambience, speediness and attention was top-notch. Everything was prepared so fresh, made-to-order with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Their sauces are made fresh in-house everyday. True gem and fantastic restaurant. read more

Expecting good Indian food from a hybrid Nepalese place was a mistake. Nice place, good service but it wasn't the flavor wasn't there.

I loved the flavour and it was very delisious. I loved that the food came fast and I loved your service. read more

Everest Cuisine - The menu and the location - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

Extremely bad service due to under staffing. They always keep restaurant open for outside guests and serve big parties on side with no extra staff hired to serve. All guests keep waiting for food for ever. Server's tell all guests that complain to owner because he does not hire enough people.Food is good, ambiance is bad as party folks use the whole space, noisy. Giving 2 stars only for food. read more

Ordered catering for a family event, all the food came out hot. Portions were huge, there was 10 of us and we couldn't finish it. The staff did take a little longer to make our food, but it was worth it. Food was great. read more

Best food in town! Great service too. Some of the best butter chicken and samosas I've ever had.

Excellent Momo aka chicken dumplings so so good and the garlic nan in da bomb. Also there Curry like butter chicken and tiki masala is a must with rice. I highly recommended and we will be back read more

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During the remodeling, we took a pause coming here for takeouts. It used to be our monthly treat. A year later, we found ourselves back. The layout is still the same but with new lighter tone paint gives a brighter ambiance. SERVICE (2 of 5): This is odd and don't recall service this out of whack. For Sunday peak lunch hour, this place seems disorganized. First, there's no hostess at the front counter. We stood their waiting patiently for 5 minutes before poking our heads in the "Employee Only Door", to alert them we were standing at the cashier counter. A nice guy (he was the dishwasher) came out to greet us and couldn't find our to-go order. We confirmed it was placed via phone not via Uber (or Yelp). He went back to the kitchen to look for the phone order. While waiting, a patron walked in and left since he wasn't served/seated. We saw a family eating lunch buffet and maybe we should had partake on that instead of takeout. Much later, he brought out our order. Ugh. FOOD (3.5 of 5): It's better than some Indian restaurants in surrounding area but doesn't measure up to Karma Longe. There were no side of rice!!! Luckily, I had some naan from TJ. I maybe have to try lunch buffet , next month, to give a better assessment of the food. More to come. read more

Everest Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Placentia, California

Always get take out from here because it's so good! Love the malai kofta but tried the paneer tikka masala this time which is also great. Will be returning soon. read more

Terrible service! I was trying to figure out my to go order and sending a picture to my husband of the menu options. One of the workers was very rude about it saying I cannot take photos. He grabbed the menu out of my hand and was so harsh! I tried to FaceTime him with the menu options and he got even madder. Wow! Guess they don't need to kind... read more

I've been to Everest Cuisine twice for takeout, and it's been great each time! The service is friendly and efficient. I ordered a variety of dishes--samosas, veggie pakoras, chicken momos, chicken tikka masala, paneer tikka masala, basmati rice, and garlic naan. Everything was perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. I always leave with plenty of delicious food. Definitely a must try! read more

My family and our friends had an amazing dinner at Everest- the food was well presented and delicious, the decor beautiful, and the space clean and atmospheric. The servers were very kind and efficient, and clearly took joy in their work. I would definitely go here again! read more

Great food, friendly people, very good service! First visit, hope to return soon. I tried some new things and really enjoyed them.