Everest Kitchen Restaurant & Bar

First time trying this type of cuisine, was not disappointed. Service was great, nice atmosphere. I ordered the creamy chicken tikka masala, garlic naan. Great portions, had to save some for later. Recommend giving it a try.

We stumbled upon Everest kitchen while were were looking for some Indian food after a hike. I was hoping for the regular Indian/Nepalese restaurant experience but my opinion started to shift as soon as I entered the restaurant. Everest is not a run of the mill Indian restaurant. It's very classy and elegant. The decor, the music and the whole vibe. All the servers were very polite and welcoming. We ordered Pani puri, nimki chat, veggie koftas and naans. The food was very delicious. I remember taking a bite out of the naan and it took me back to the dhabas in India. Veggie koftas were super delicious too. Staff was gracious enough to give us complimentary daal. The simplicity of that daal made it so homely and flavorful.

We were a group of 3. We ordered 3 appetizers and soup. They were all very good tasting, but the portions were very small. Each of us got no more than a spoon of each plate. The service was great. These servers were like bees and they were all very nice. We arrived during the happy hour. The items on the happy hour menu were more expensive than the regular menu! When we asked, they said the bread comes with a dip, which makes the bread the same price as the happy hour menu. Usually the happy hour menu is 50% lower than the regular menu… just saying. The plates were nice quality plates, but guys curry must come in a bowl. It came in a flat bed plate, which reflects how small their portions are in every way. You can visually count the number of chicken break pieces on the plate😅. So, don’t

Everest Kitchen on Solano is a true Albany–Berkeley gem! The momos are perfection — tender, flavorful, and authentic. The lamb chops and Chicken Sekuwa are grilled to smoky, spiced bliss, while the Goat Curry is pure tradition for the purist. Kids (and adults) will love the flavorful Chowmein. The cocktails are just as impressive — with Nepali-inspired flavors like cardamom, clove, and even mango lassi making each drink stand out. Definitely an elevated culinary experience for my edacious cravings. Warm service, cozy vibe, and food that keeps you coming back. Don’t forget to savor the chai.

Wow! What a pleasant surprise! My friend and I came in here for a very early dinner and had the place to ourselves. We weren't sure what to expect but wow. Did everything turn out? Phenomenal. We even ended up there during happy hour so took advantage of that and ordered three happy hour appetizers The tandoori chicken sekwa was so very tender and perfectly seasoned! Whatever you do, don't skip out on Pani Puri! I live in Santa Cruz and would drive back just for that.