Mt Everest Restaurant

Mt Everest turned out to be yet another Indian restaurant in Toronto, failing miserable at curries and mains. The tandoori starters were alright. The naan was poorly made, and the curries we ordered were not even close to what they were supposed to be.
Why are all the lamb curries yellow, watery, flavourless, and full of veggies that don’t even belong in the dish?
If you want to have tandoori starters, you can surely come here. They’re nothing special, but they are no disaster either.
My desperate search for quality and authentic Indian food in Toronto continues.

I went here with a friend and a groupon coupon. The food was tasty, but it really just reminded me of Indian food. We had channa, lamb, garlic naan, and plain basmati rice. That was just enough for 2 persons, not to stuff anyone.

Food is bland and portions are really small for the price. They charge way too much for a portion that will not make you full. The butter chicken comes in a small bowl ($ 14) and it had like 5 pieces of meat. It was so bland. The other dishes we received were just as bland and horrible. All their prices are way overpriced compared to the amount they give you and especially the long wait you have endure to receive your food.
Honestly wouldn’t recommend this place, you can get BETTER TASTING food and especially MORE FOOD for a cheaper price. Spent around $ 35 and it wasn’t worth one penny.

My husband and I went here because of our $ 50 Groupon. We showed up around 5pm on a Monday evening, and we were the only patrons.
We sat down and ordered:
Mt. Everest Special Biryani — great spice, with big shrimps, and tender meats. This is one of our favourite dish.
Garlic Naan — a must have, you can smell the garlic and it tastes great
Himalayan Hunting — mix platter of tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, a tandoori shrimp, and some assortment of other chicken and beef. The tandoori shrimp and chicken were the highlight of the dish. We would come here, and order the tandoori shrimp and chicken as separate dishes.
Lamb Vindaloo — if you want some tang and major kick, this is your dish! I love the heat of the dish, and the lamb was fork tender. Delicious!
Bhindi Masala — a bit bland compared to other dishes that are packed with spice. But I still enjoyed it, more than my husband :)
Overall, we will be back! My husband and I agree it’s one of the better Indian food within the GTA. It is WAY BETTER than Lahore Tikka (we don’t understand why people go there)!

VERY TINY SERVING SIZE BUT WONDERFUL FOOD, CASUAL ATMOSPHERE
We went for dinner where I understand, it is significantly more expensive.
Pros:
* many wonderful flavours and lots of choice. (Just be warned the vindaloo is very, very spicy).
* the garlic naan was scrumptious.
Cons:
* None of the entrees come with naan/​rice. Each entrée comes in a small metal bowl that is about 3 in diameter and 1.5 in height. So that’s about $ 11 for a tiny bowl of vegetables or about $ 15 for a few little cubes of meat in a bit of sauce.
* The waiter is a bit pushy about asking you to order more entrees and rice/​naan than you think you need.
* In the end, we were full but mostly due to the naan and water (remember the spicy vindaloo!) not from the tiny entrees.
* When we made the reservation, they insisted we come 1 hr earlier even though the restaurant was not full at our desired time. (We read similar reviews from other diners).
Came out to $ 33 per person (one juice/​beer per person, no coffee/​dessert) for what was mostly carbs.

Great tasting food. A little bit expensive for the portion sizes. Love the khukara ko Masu and khasi ko Masu. Discounts on cash take outs are great. They could do with less oil for sure. A lot of their gravies have excessive oil.

I went to this restaurant with some other people since we had a Groupon deal. The regular prices are similar to many other Indian restaurants in Toronto (and perhaps slightly better) so having the groupon was a great deal.
We ordered a variety of dishes such as the chicken tandoori, fish massala, butter chicken, lamb curry and some more. All were well-​executed. We did not try any desserts because we were so full from the regular meal.
I thought that the food quality was good as in any other Indian-​style restaurants I have been to in Toronto (such as Lahore Tikka House for example). I recommend going here especially if you can get a groupon deal.

I had a Groupon ($ 30 for $ 50 worth of food) and overall it was a good experience.
Pros
Most items are fairly priced
Good atmosphere
Great service
Cons
–The butter chicken is tiny for the price you pay ($ 14)
–I would not recommend the rice pudding desert (kheer) at all. It tastes like a bottle of essential oils with some rice.
When we called to make a reservation for 730 pm we were told to come earlier because it’s booked for the whole evening. We got there at around 7 and stayed to 830 ish. There were maybe 4 other guests there. It wasn’t even close to packed.

Service was very good. The butter chicken was the best we’d ever had, so full of flavor. We also had the Kheera Raita and Kukhura Ko Maasu (Chicken with bone), both very good. Presentation was very nice. We enjoyed our meal there.

Go there for the lunch special-​$ 10 gets you a huge amount of food that you choose from a sort of prix fixe type menu. I got butter chicken, tikka masala, salad, rice, pop, naan, dessert. I have also gotten takeout there a few times but it’s MUCH pricier after lunch. Good staff. If you like spicy, ask them to spice it up-they’ll blow your face off!

I had a groupon for $ 50 worth of takeout and I would say the picture I uploaded speaks for itself. Everything with tax came up to $ 59.29. The amount of food that you receive for $ 50 is definitely not worth it, if you pay the full price. You don’t even get naan or rice with the main dishes.
I called in my order and I was not asked what level of spice I would like. The food is very flavourful. Although the food was flavourful, I cannot imagine purchasing here full price because of the mediocre servings provided.

I had a groupon for $ 50 worth of takeout à la carte. I pre-​ordered butter chicken, baigan bharta (eggplant), chana masala (chick peas), peas pulau (basmati rice), chicken momos (Nepali dumplings), and some plain naan. The food was ready right on time, piping hot and packaged in leakproof plastic containers, a big plus.
The momos were the only Nepali dish I ordered. I have had them before elsewhere, and these were similarly pleasant — fresh, light, well-​seasoned — and came with a very nice dipping sauce. Personally I prefer typical dim sum dumplings, but these momos make a nice sharable appetizer.
The guy who took my order asked me to specify spice level for each dish; so I chose a range. I kept the butter chicken mild; it had a nice tomato, creamy sauce with just a hint of sweetness (currants or raisins?). It was a good dish, but I have had better. The chana masala came with medium heat — another tasty tomato-​based sauce with al dente chick peas. The eggplant — which I ordered spicy hot — was the best version of this dish I have ever tasted; a thick purée of roasted eggplant served with yet another tomato-​based sauce. In retrospect, maybe I should have chosen a greater range of sauces. The pulau and naan were both fine, simple accompaniments.
All the dishes were served in generous portions, piping hot. The spice level was varied adeptly; spicy hot is noticeably hot, but nowhere near the point where you are desperate for a glass of water. I wish they would garnish with more than just a few leaves of cilantro; all the heavy sauces could use additional freshness that herbs impart. I would also suggest adding a raita or other side dishes.
When I arrived to pick up my order, a large table was finishing their meal, and they had nothing but raves and «We’ll be back». Service, limited as it was in this takeout capacity, was fast and friendly. They even encouraged me to buy additional groupons, which is a welcome change.
I will definitely be back. This is a homey, student-​y kind of place with good deals on pre-​set meals. It is not fancy dining, but it fits in well with the Leaside area.

Quaint and cozy place, great food, decent service. I’ve had better indian /​Nepalese food.

Since we came across their Groupon, went to this restaurant.
The Non Veg appetizers and garlic naan were good but we were very disappointed by the chicken tikka masala. Paid $ 15 for it and had to leave it after 1 morsel. It had only raw onions and chicken pieces in it. Felt puking after a bite. We even complained about their food to the waiter but to no avail. He seemed indifferent to our feedback and said that’s how it is made in their country (Nepal).
Also we could not order the Nov Veg. Bhojan (For Two) with our Groupon since they said it was already at a discounted price.
Overall, we would not go back to this restaurant ever again. This review is totally based on our own experience and other might have had a better experience.

I have ordered from this restaurant a couple of times and while it has been ok (Kama Sutra on Bayview is far superior) my recent order will be my last. I ordered the:
Non Veg. Bhojan (For Two)$ 38.99
A complete meal with tandoori chicken, boti kabab, chicken tikka, lamb curry, mutter paneer, naan, peas pulav, raita and kheer.
What I received was the lamb curry, mutter paneer, naan, peas pulav, raita and kheer. I was told by the «manager» on the phone is that the tandoori chicken, boti kabab and chicken tikka were put together in a single dish «to be a good meal for a couple». As well, the price mysteriously went up to $ 40.99. I phoned to get clarification and was told that there was nothing they could do and that they didn’t have to make me happy. The restaurant business is very fickle and I would suggest that in fact this should be a main priority for a business owner.
Stay away from this place at all costs. Order from Kama Sutra and get the food you paid for (which is fantastic) at the price you were quoted without the rudeness and attitude

My favourite Nepalese restaurant for sure, and one of my top Indian choices.
Lots of flavour, and great options. Recommend this place to everyone.
My favourite items: Palungo Ko Saag, Bhuteko Cauli, Chicken Makhani, Chicken Shahi Korma, and Hariyali Tikka.

Good food. It was refreshing to come across MT Everest as it was different from most indian restaurants that survive on staple dishes like butter chicken but fail to deliver on everything else. I was quite pleased with their specialty dishes from Nepal and I would definitely eat there again. The atmosphere/​décor tells another story, but that should not reflect your impression of the food which is the most important aspect of dining.

My curiousness killed me when I saw this place has coupon online. $ 25 for 50 $ worth! Worth it! Even if I have to pay for regular price to come here, I still do it. I parked on the small street behind and I can smelled the food from distance! The staffs are super nice and friendly but because they don’t have enough people so they might be slow in cleaning part. Food, however, is fresh make so you might wait have little bit so just feel free chit chat and have some appetizer while you are waiting. Lot’s of people come in around dinner time. To be safe, just make reservation so they can keep your spot. Enjoy the pretty awesome food.

The best butter chicken in Toronto for sure! Besides that, there’s an extremely diverse menu; love the tandoori chicken, daal, mango lassi. Palak paneer is great, and I don’t even normally like spinach! Also really beautifully decorated.

We went there for weekend lunch. It’s more like mix restaurant where they serve Indian and Nepalese food. We wanted to try Nepalese food so we only ordered Nepalese speciality.
The service was prompt and the staff was really courteous. We were seated promptly and they explained the dishes well.
Food was tasty. Good taste and very good aroma. It’s more like Indian food with different spices. So if you have tried Punjabi food, don’t confuse this one with that. But it’s more like Indian food with different spices. Overall we enjoyed it and will go back again.

Tried the shrimp jalfrezi. Quite delish and they give the most generous amount of shrimps ever in a restaurant. I counted at least 12 large shrimps! Unparalleled!

Been going to this restaurant for years since it was in annex. Fresh food and great taste. Saag paneer is best !!

We went to Mt. Everest with some family the other day and had a great experience.
My girlfriend and I shared the Veg Bhojan which was plentiful and flavourful. Sizzling tandoori vegetables, creamy dal and palak paneer, a plate of basmati rice with peas and naan. The rest of the family had Butter Chicken or Masala Shrimp, which I got to try because they were all full, and it was delicious. Though the meal wasn’t quite spicy enough for me, the fans of milder food at the table had no problem, and there was still plenty of flavour.
Not only was the service fantastic, but our waiter made great suggestions regarding choices and portion sizes (GET THE BREAD BASKET), but they also brought out pakoras for the whole table even though it was just for the Bhojan.
It’s too bad the metrolinx construction is blocking the door from Eglinton. More people should go here, and I can’t wait to go back and try some of their Nepalese food.

This may be the very best Indian restaurant in Toronto. We got the Non-​Veg Bhojan which comes with vegetable pakora appetizers, lamb curry, a peas and paneer dish, naan, refreshing raita, a GORGEOUS sizzling tandoori meat platter with chicken tandoor and beef and chicken kebab, with luscious kheer for dessert. All this for two people and we couldn’t finish it all, there was so much! And how much? $ 40.99 before tax! It was delicious, authentic, and beautiful, and the staff are warm and attentive.
You’re really missing out if you don’t come here.

The food was quite good and the menu had a nice variety. I leaned more toward the Nepalese choices because it’s easy enough to find Indian fare around the city, but Nepalese cuisine is more rare. Really good. I guess my main concern is with the slow service. We ordered drinks (nothing fancy – just a Coke and bottle of beer) and had to wait more than 15 minutes. And we were the only customers. Half way through the meal we ordered a single, second drink and more than 10 minutes had passed before I had to get up and remind the wait staff. Frustrating. I can understand slower service if the place is really busy, but not when the place has only one table to attend to.

The most expensive Indian food ever for delivery! Two small container box without rice cost $ 40 already! There are better Indian restaurants out there for better services and quality for this price… maybe dine in but definitely not for delivery.

I used to be a regular customer at this location and used to be one of my favourite until about 3 months ago, I noticed a change in the taste and freshness. I decided to give it another chance today and was surprised there were no customers inside and for a moment I thought not to get in but I finally convinced my self to do it. unfortunately things were even more disappointing than last time and this explains why the restaurant has no customer tonight. food was not fresh and prepared with old frying oil. I feel sorry to lose one of my favourite restaurants because I’m not coming back here.

Great food and exceptional service. Our server was very kind and helped us with the ordering. You can ask for certain dishes to be made more or less spicy, too. The restaurant is very clean and we had a very pleasant dining experience here.

Good food, exceptionally slow service!
The restaurant has very good food. We had vegetarian momos, bhuteko cauli, aloo tama bodi & masala naans.
The service is friendly but slow.
For dessert the rasmalai & kheer were very good. The gulab jamuns were the worst that I’ve ever had in my life. I sent it back & got kheer. They were good enough to give it to me on the house.
A good restaurant for Nepali food but not a place to go when you are very hungry. Take out might be a better option.

Took me a while to drop in to this place.
I’m glad i did!
They have a pretty nice Lunch special going on that will hit the spot.
Consists of 2 meats of your choice, rice, salad, yogurt, naan or roti, desert. Even includes a pop for $ 10.
Lots of flavor for your pallet.
Left me pretty full
The vegetarian special is only $ 9 and looks just as good.
Definitely will be stopping in more often.
Will have to drop in for dinner to check out the other dishes on the menu.
Nice friendly staff/​owner, very clean snazzy place.
A good addition to the neighborhood

The place is brand new. We went there with a groupon, which was pretty nice. The prices are relatively fair, along the lines of 12 $ for a Butter Chicken dinner, but you need to pay for Na’an and Rice, which would push the dinner cost to about 30 $ each. Also, I made an appointment for 8 people, but they had it wrong and only put me down for 2. I don’t know how that would happen. They did end up putting two tables together and made enough room for everyone. The dinner took quite a long time to come, I’m talking about 40 minutes or so. Note, that the restaurant was packed. It seemed everyone was there with groupons. The best part about this place is the food. It was delicious, and would love to try it again.
I also don’t understand why they would move so close to their other franchise. If it was closer to my area, I would have probably visited again.

I like Indian food, but sometimes find it too oily for me. I had no expectations, so we very impressed by the evening. We dined on the Groupon with friends. Arrived early for a 5pm reservation, naturally, any restaurant would be quiet. We were offered a table near the door and I asked for another table further in. It’s cold out, its 5pm, quiet and we are the first guests to arrive.
Service otherwise was excellent and we received unexpected white cloth table service. Staff made suggestions, attentive service throughout the evening and not intrusive.
We ordered:
Appetizers:
Nepali-​Chicken Momo — very similar to Shanghai style steamed dumplings
Indian-Chef’s special Mt. Everest Assorted Appetizer — we all enjoyed the variety, different flavours, textures and depth of flavours.-favorite
Breads:
Garlic Naan — favourite
Paneer Kulcha — stuffed with cottage cheese — a little heavier.
Entrees:
Nepali-​Khasi Ko Maasu-​goat meat with bone — good flavor, but meat is still very attached to the bone, a chewier meat.
Indian: Chicken Shahi Karma (mild) very tender moist chicken in a rich and cashew sauce-​favourite
Butter chicken and Shrimp Masala — all good
Desserts:
Gulab Jamun — delish served hot. It is sweet if you are not used to sweet desserts
Kulfi — On any dessert menu offering kulfi, I am willing to try their version. I enjoyed it, but I have had creamier Kulfi before.
An excellent evening and we will come back!

I purchased a $ 30 GroupOn for $ 60 worth of Himalyan Food. I didn’t realize this meant a mix of Indian and Nepalese cuisine till I got to the restaurant. I was greeted by a very polite waiter, and was seated promptly. They’re not busy at all on a weekend night. The tables were set up like I was eating at a fancy five-​star restaurant, but the interior design was very plain with a few paintings illustrating the Himalayan mountains/​culture.
The appetizer we ordered was the Chef’s Assortment, and all of the meat was dry. I did not enjoy that. Our main course came — the Chicken Tikki Masala and Lamb Roti — accompanied with Naan bread with minced meat in it. Now, that was delicious! I was so full, despite the portions looking small. I could have just skipped the appetizer. I ordered the Mango Lassi in the beginning which was very filling as well. The desserts were not so great. It was either way too sweet for me, or very tasteless.
I would come back for their lamb and naan bread because they’re so noms! The service here is also excellent! I only wish they had parking. The area in front of the restaurant is for snow plowing, so take note not to park there!