Prices are steep and might not be my fav Indian restaurant but I liked my food. I ordered chili chicken with spice level 4 out 6. I overestimated my spice tolerance and I don't recommend that spice level to anyone. I suffered to a point where I couldn't even continue eating so I had to order a mango lassi midway through my meal. The server saw me crying and she asked if I am okay which was a nice gesture. Malasa chai was pretty mid. It's too masala-y for me and no matter how much white sugar I added the taste didn't get better. I forgot to picture mango lassi but it was pretty good. Not too sweet or sour. If you are getting something spicy, I strongly recommend ordering mango lassi instead of chai. The vibes are cozy even though I felt like they could use more lighting in doors. read more

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Excellent food. We came here for lunch and really enjoyed it. For an appetizer, we had Samosa chat. It had a variety of flavors. Distinctive and very tasty. We shared two entrees: Chicken Chau-Chau (noodles, vegies and chicken) and Chicken Jogi - chicken thigh meat with vegetables, cooked in tomato stock sauce. In terms of spice level, you can order 1-6. We are older folks and ordered 2. This was spicy but not overwhelming. but we still enjoyed it. This is not a fancy place but it has been here a long time. The food is good & distinctive. read more

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I didn't have a good experience at this restaurant. The chicken momo was overcooked, and we felt that the meat in the yak momo tasted stale. Overall, the food quality was disappointing and did not feel worth the price. Considering the portion sizes, the cost was also quite expensive. The staff were friendly and polite, which we appreciated, but the overall environment was not very pleasant and could be improved. Unfortunately, the food quality, high prices, and overall experience were very disappointing. We will not be coming back. read more

Disappointing Experience The food was poor and undercooked, with a very limited menu for the price. Everything felt overpriced for the quality and portion sizes. Unfortunately, not worth the money or the experience. read more

The food here is flavorful and the portions are generous. This is our go to comfort food and we drive from SW metro just to eat here at least once a month! The service if always friendly and warm and the restaurant although it's seen a lot of years is cozy. There are so many wonderful options to choose from an not one dish disappoints! Husband always eats vegetarian style and me being Gluten Free I've never had a shortage of options to pick from! Hubby also loves their Momo's. I LOVE the Chicken Tikka Masala. Highly recommend for a flavorful meal! read more

First time here and was super excited to try Nepalese food, so didn't get many pictures (whoops). We had a table of 6 and ordered family style to share between all of us. Orders: Yak momo (12): DELICIOUS. Would 100% ordering this for anyone coming here. They were delicious. Cheese pakora: yummy deep fried cheese with a nice sauce - how could you go wrong? Naan: we ordered the garlic naan and butter naan. The butter naan was the best! Chicken thukpa: amazing soup with noodles. I wish we had ordered 2 of these. One was not enough. Chicken tikka masala: not bad, but not my favorite. I wouldn't order again because I liked everything else a lot better. Kabuli Chana: also v good! Came with rice. Though I still liked the soup and sides wayyy better. Overall, the service was great and it was a nice place to hang out and eat with friends. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu! read more

Everest on Grand - Full Yak Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Lovely! We dined in for Valentine's Day 2025 dinner with a reservation made online and when we arrived, all the tables had red tablecloths and red roses which we did not expect. So cute! We were greeted the moment we walked into the space and sat down next to a big window allowing us an opportunity to check out the action on Grand Ave. Our server was respectful and made frequent check-in's to our table. We got varying versions of masala, naan and samosa for our appetizer. Everything had great spice and was served perfectly warm. One of my goals is to eat more Indian food and therefore, I know I will be back. Thank you, Everest!! read more

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I went to Everest on grand with a friend and I was hoping it'd be better. We got a chicken tikka masala and chicken curry with a chai tea and mango lassi. The tikka masala was creamier then I am used to and the chicken curry was okay. The chai tea and mango lassi were good but I wasn't a fan of the chicken entrees we got. The meal was more expensive than we were expecting so we were a little disappointed with the outcome. There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant and street parking nearby. read more

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My friend Tim asked me if we could meet for lunch. A belated birthday. It's where we used to meet every so often when we worked together five and more years ago. We went simple and ordered just two dishes. One was a five star for sure and the other was definitely quite good. read more

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I'll preface this by saying this place is special to me simply because they catered our wedding. So whatever else happens, they will always be number 1 on that dimension. Their food is a bit on the pricey side for your typical South Asian restaurant, but they are definitely not doling out typical food! Their naan is superior to anything I've had for the past 3 years in Philadelphia. The reason - they have an actual tandoor. None of that frozen stuff being thawed out. Also, how about momos that are not deep fried. These folks have them. Another somewhat unique dish - the katahar curry which is made of jackfruit. Whenever I'm in the twin cities, I'll be eating here. I just hope more people appreciate this place. Perhaps a slight lowering of the prices will help with that (in case the restaurant owners ever read Yelp reviews). read more

So disappointed in our lunch here. Given their prices, this food should be much better. It wasn't awful. Just bland and "plain" with a bit more oil in the veggie entrees we ate than what we're used to at other Himalayan eateries. Our meals at all the other Himalayan restaurants in the Twin Cities have been great. read more

Reliable restaurant with consistently delicious food and friendly service. Deserves a lot more love than it gets.

Best Indian food I've had! The chicken was perfect, tender and flavorful. I think about it often.

Great food but has increased the prices to the point where it no longer feels reasonable

Everest on Grand is still a good place (3 stars is not a bad review in my book), but the Twin Cities is blessed with numerous Nepalese/Tibetan/Himalayan spots and I don't think it's the best around. (Gorkha Palace in Northeast Minneapolis is the reigning champ). The restaurant labels all its vegan items which is helpful. I got the veg samosa ($6 for two) and did think these were great and savory. The veg momo ($8) was also excellent with a wonderful, spicy dipping sauce. The potato achaar ($5) is a cold potato appetizer that tasted pretty good, albeit slightly vinegar-y. The okra ($14) is vegan by default and pretty good, though the katahar (jackfruit) ($14) curry didn't wow me. Similarly, the veg thukpa ($14.25) failed to impress, being bland and too thick. The roti ($3.45) was too thick and not made well at all. If you're looking for better Nepalese food in the Twin Cities, Gorkha Palace is my go-to, though Himalayan Cafe on Lake Street is also respectable. Namaste Cafe is hipster-cool with unusual offerings, but pricey. Everest on Grand is the best in St. Paul, but not the best in the area. read more

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The food being the most important part of the experience, the flavors and execution were there. The curries were tasty and the lamb was cooked perfect. Also got the combo momo - personally didn't care for the sauce it came with but the momos themselves were real good. The naan and rice were fine. Costs were fairly pricey, though prices are up everywhere. Service was fine. The interior is a bit tired appearing and bathroom was not well kept up - so my initial impressions were not good - but the curries and momos were good. Solid option for the area, but if I am specifically seeking out Himalayan/Nepalese food, I'd like to try some of the other places in the Cities as well. read more

Everest on Grand - Paneer Tikka Masala Curry, Lamb Tikka Masala Curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Love this place. Great selection of Indian and Himali foods. Friendly service. They can really accommodate any spice level you need - I love heavy spice and their vegetarian dishes did not disappoint. A bit pricy post-pandemic, but worth it to keep this place going. Will definitely be back soon - Everest is our go to in the area for Indian food. read more

This place was so tasty! Momo's were impressive. Thin skin with plenty of savory veggies in them. The tika masala was flavorful and tasty. The noodles were also delicious. I love the fact that they have parking behind the building. If you are looking for comfort food in a nice small setting with homey service, this is the place to be! read more

I get take out here ALL the time, they are always very nice, quick and it tastes AMAZING! My favorite favorite place to eat in the twin cities! read more

I ordered delivery from Everest on Grand and was delighted by the food! I ordered the palak paneer and chicken tikka masala to have leftovers. The menu was marked with gluten-free options so I had no trouble ordering within my dietary restrictions (allergies). While I wish that the spice level was a little higher, the medium heat level was good. The only thing that was not exceptional was the chicken, which was a little dry. Overall, the flavors were wonderful and I look forward to ordering/eating here again! read more

Our group of four ate at Everest on Grand Saturday evening. Plenty of tables inside. Staff was wearing masks. It was a little chilly by the door but plenty warm deeper inside the restaurant. We had a variety of dishes. Garlic naan - really good. Pakora, samosas, okra, cauliflower, chicken vindaloo, and chicken tika masala. Everything was tasty and well prepared. Service was excellent. Our server was friendly. The prices were higher than I expected, but I guess prices are up everywhere after the pandemic. read more

Amazing, authentic, hot, filling food. Wow what a great place. The wait was about 15-20 minutes an hour before closing on a Wednesday and was busy! It's probably because of how amazing the food is. I ordered the full plate of veg momos for me and my boyfriend. I promise you, I could've easily eaten 30 alone. They came out piping hot, and with an AMAZING homemade sauce, i would ask for extra. The vegan selection here is plentiful and you don't even have to customize anything, which is a relief. I got the tofu with potatoes, peas and a rich tomato sauce. It was FILLING and very authentic tasting. The food is seriously temperature wise HOT. Spice wise, could've turned it up a notch. I ordered a level three, and it was not spicy enough for me, so i'd go big or go home here. It came with a huge portion of rice and seriously i can't stress enough how filling this place is. The service wasn't quick, but wasn't too long. The staff is friendly and attentive. Would recommend highly, but perhaps call in advance to see if there's a wait or not. Awesome, healthy, comforting food. Thank you! read more

Everest on Grand - Tofu in rich tomato sauce and Roti bread . All vegan! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Both lover and I have been here before, many years ago. We both had fond memories, so we decided to add a new one to the mix. Unfortunately, I think this was not a memorable experience. It's not bad, it's just not as good as some other spots. Our experience of the service was slow. But we went super early.. like 85 year old early (4pm). We pretty much had the place to ourselves. I think the vibe might be better during busier times. First we ordered half of momo's. We got the meat mix Momo. It was the best thing out of all of it. My Lamb Tikka Masala was better than my lover's meatball masala. Neither had any vegetables in it. Some places do that and turns out I like that more. The Roti is not like we've had before and pales in comparison to India Palaces' naan. They have Saint Paul's flat earth beer which is cool. Go for momo's and beers then have your main meal somewhere else. On a side note, they sell earrings and hats by the checkout, so if you find yourself being an arse during dinner and need to apologize or you forgot a birthday gift for your special friend, turns out this place has got your back! Try not to be an arse though. EM read more

This well-oiled machine serves flavorful and exciting food that is familiar if you know and like Indian food but offers a twist that intrigues and satisfies. We had the yak momo -- by the end of the evening we started to wear out the joke that we wanted mo mo momo, but it didn't diminish our growing love for these yak meat dumplings. Mo momo! Make sure you order this dish. We also had a lamb curry, the matar tofu and the chicken thukpa. All were excellent. An order of naan and roti rounded out the meal. read more

Flavorless runny curries!!I have had so much better.. Ordered asparagus very good and tikka was decent!Momos were ok some undercooked too.Shrimp curry and chicken curry average so was cauliflower sabzi . Naans were hard and dry!!!Garlic naan was flavorless and like a cracker more than bread, pretty hard to even chew!!! Service was pathetic had to call them for every little thing!We were 7 adults 2 kids they already added gratuity 20 percent with such pathetic service in our bill!! The only thing good was their mango ice cream! Never coming back!! read more

Everest on Grand - Huh!!This is what I get in reply to my yelp review!whats men smoking out to do with service?Jittery ladies are you serious! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Got the Chicken Chhoyla and Yak Momo. The Chicken was a little bit on the dry side, the Yak was nice. Good flavors all around. Ive had many different dishes here, first time posting an overdue review. While the Chicken Chhoyla is not the best dish on the menu, overall the food here is good. During the buffet its the best value. They have a trimmed early menu read more

Accessible to folks new to the cuisine. Delicious dishes in generous servings. Service is attentive but unobtrusive.

We've now dined here a few times for dinner and are really beginning to like this place. First, unlike another business down the street, Everest welcomed us with open arms when we walked in half an hour before closing time. Second, we've gotten to ordering chicken curry and chau-chau (a noodle dish that kind of reminds me of lo mein in Chinese places). The chau-chau comes with your choice of meat... I'd recommend chicken or shrimp. The vegetables are nice and fresh and the whole dish is just perfectly prepared. We also have ordered the meat momos and found them to be just as delicious as the yak momos. It's truly a heart-wrenching decision to choose between the two. Finally, order a garlic naan bread for the table. It is SO good, especially right out of the oven just made for you! Though I have read service complaints from others, we've never experienced any. In our experience, the staff might not be the most chatty, but they are helpful, knowledgeable and eager to please. They bring refills before they are asked and they get the food incredibly right. Sure we will be back soon. read more

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Food: -Yak Momos, tasted fine, but I don't see the big difference among momos/dumplings/gyoza/other similar asian stuffed dough pocket things -Khukurako Chhoyla (boneless chicken thigh meat), well-seasoned and good. -Okay price for the giant entree portions. HOWEVER... it pisses me off when some places refuse to customize the entree portions. I'm a smallish antisocial asian girl who likes to eat alone and sample varieties. Call me a food-elitist, but I don't eat to feel full, I eat for enjoyment. I was not happy about paying full price so I could stuff myself with 2 pounds of chicken chhoyla, and ended up giving away most of my plate ("what a waste of money", the stingy asian in me thought). I don't understand why it's so hard to make half portions and just charge me half the price, it's not rocket science. Service: -One of the most unenthusiastic and non-energetic waiters I've had. If sleeping beauty was a bigger brown man, he'd be it. read more

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I LOVE this place! They have a huge menu with so many delicious options. I love their vegetarian and vegan curries and dishes. My 2 year old even loves the food. There is a little something for everyone! read more

So I have been to this restaurant a total of 8 times and I have ordered in as well and I can say that my experience represents a trend and the trend is that the food is not very good and highly overpriced and the customer service is low to non existent. While the owner tries to be nice he definitely nickel and dimes the experience by charging you an extra dollar for every little bit of momo sauce or tamarin sauce. First he gives you a small amount of it forcing you to order more and he then proceeds to nickel an dime you, you'd think that after spending almost three hundred dollars he'd at least comp that- Indian house on grand - by comparison does not charge extra for said items. The worst part is that you do not feel well after eating their food it is not made and or served in any way that nourishes you. With that in mind I will never go back to Everest on Grand. India house is a far better experience and the food far superior to it. I will however look for other Nepalese restaurants in the twin cities and try them. read more

I have to say, I wasn't sure quite what to expect when I walked in, considering I hadn't had Nepalese cuisine before. However, I had a wicked craving for curry and my excellent date suggested we hit this up. I was more than excited to dig into some raita, chicken tikka masala, and basmati rice. It probably didn't help that I walked in pretty hungry, but our wait for the naan to come out was longer than I had expected. Again, not being overly familiar with Nepalese cuisine, I was taken slightly aback by the sweeter taste to the naan, but I wasn't in any position to be picky. The wait staff was super friendly, but the wait to get our main courses just kept dragging on. Luckily, I was in good company, but it was still a bit excessive (in fairness, they were busy). When the chicken tikka came it out, it was just the right flavor. I would possibly consider getting takeout from this place, but not necessarily go out of my way to eat in. read more

No complaints about the lunch buffet, though it is a little small. The chicken was nice and spicy. Use Yelp check in offer to save $2 off buffet. Staff were courteous and refilled my water. Cinnamon and cardamom coffee was interesting, but I don't know that I'd get it again. read more

Overpriced food lacking no flavor whatsoever, lethargic staff with no manners, the ambiance is so dim. Surprised that this place exists as a restaurant on a main corridor. read more

Worst veggie momos I've had and I've had many. I was introduced to homemade veggie momos from my Nepali students mother. Best food in the entire world. For an accurate veggie momo and momo sauce, try the ones at The Himalaya or Highland Cafe and Bakery. The owners of Everest should also taste other veggie momos across the city and step their game up. The veggie momos at Everest were under filled, too doughy/ too much dough (gross mouth feel), under cooked so they stuck together and ripped open, and the momo sauce tastes very different and overly spicy. It's not momo sauce but some sauce from another dish that tastes slightly reminiscent of momo sauce. I'll never order momos from here again. I'll be driving 20 minutes to Highland Cafe and Bakery (the owner is Nepali and they serve about 6 Nepali food items on their menu), which are the best in the Twin Cities in terms of construction, authentic taste, and presentation. read more

Everest on Grand - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Seriously delicious food here. I just discovered this place last night and already returned for a second meal within 24 hours. I highly recommend the veggie momos. Steamed perfectly and full of flavor. My friend got the yak momos and scarfed them down equally fast. Service was somewhat slow yet polite, and I was happy with everything I got. Decent but small selection of beers which was nice. For the price I got a really nice portion of food as well. 10 dumplings(momos) for $10. Definitely one of my new favorite places to stop and grab a bite. read more

Everest on Grand - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Buffet needed to be replenished when we arrived, so minus a star for that. The salad bar in particular was super low, but we asked for it to be freshened up. The food is definitely tasty. Cute little place that doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, because it doesn't need it. Just good food, plain and simple! read more

I am reviewing the lunch buffet. It is everything I have ever wanted in a buffet. SO delicious. It's small, but it's no joke. Every think I tried was absolutely amazing a full of flavor. The dishes that said spicy were actually spicy. I checked in with yelp, and got $2 off my lunch buffet, making it jsut under $10. Today they had a spicy chicken chili, eggplant curry, turkey meatballs, potato curry, 2 kinds of rice, a soup, veggie fritters, and bread. Plus a small salad bar. The only thing I didn't really care about was the soup. Everything else was to die for. Tip: Check their website, it will tell you what is on the menu each day of the week. I was going to go one day last week but it had some dish with bones and I am NOT a fan of meat on a bone so I skipped it and came today on purpose based upon their menu. Service is fine, they don't really talk to you but clear your plate promptly. I will definitely be back asap. Next time on a Monday because their Monday menu looks good too! read more

Everest on Grand - Salad plate from lunch buffet - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I've now been here a few times. Everest on Grand has become a favorite restaurant. I only wish I had more money to spend out. I'd go here almost every week if I could. They use spices wonderfully. The bouquet begins a euphoria before you enter the door. The lamb tikka masala has become a favorite. The chicken palak is also a great dish. Naan comes out fresh and delicious. I always get one of the white wines, prefering something full bodied and floral to compliment the spices. Come when you can enjoy time with your meal and conversation, and it's always best with people who don't have narrow, specific tastes who might complain about not finding "regular" food. Everest is a gem. read more

The restaurant is quite an intimate close setting and was fairly packed for a Tuesday evening. J and I met up with Mahesh K (our first friend on Yelp * smile*) for dinner. We were all newbies to this particular restaurant. Highlights: + Steamed Momos- Little delights of fresh and tasty accompanied by an amazing sauce. The mom achar was a really nice blend of spices and goes really well with the momos. I should have added some to my chicken. +Palak Paneer really subtle and good. Midlights: + Charako Chaati- Tasty, but a little dry- need a little bigger container of mint sauce, but still good. It's a lot of chicken for one sitting, but makes for nice leftovers. Tried a bite of Mahesh's Katahar jackfruit dish which was interesting. Interesting texture. J had the Shrimp-daal-bhaat which looked good enough. I'm not a big fan of curry. The shrimp were a generous size. Ordered some garlic naan and mint sauce which I didn't receive. Oh well. Probably didn't need the carbs. More of a 3.5 for me. May put this place in rotation to go back and try the fried rice which looked really. Reasonable prices. read more