LOVE this place. If you are a fan of Nepalese or Indian food (or both) I highly recommend you try Cafe Everest. My go-to is the Goat Biriyani. Incredibly flavorful, tender (meat falls right off the bone), and it makes you want to return for more. Tonight, my dad and I tried the Everest Plate which is their sampler plate, Chicken Tikka Masala, and their Wok-Tossed Momo (not pictured as my dad took a bite too soon). Everything was spot on. The owner, Marco, is incredibly friendly and it’s always a pleasure talking to him. He’s extremely talented and truly cares about his craft. This is a smaller business with amazing food and warm service so I really hope to see more people support it!! 😊
Vegan Restaurant
Cafe Everest
· $$$$ · arlington · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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LOVE this place. If you are a fan of Nepalese or Indian food (or both) I highly recommend you try Cafe Everest. My go-to is the Goat Biriyani. Incredibly flavorful, tender (meat falls right off the bone), and it makes you want to return for more. Tonight, my dad and I tried the Everest Plate which is their sampler plate, Chicken Tikka Masala, and their Wok-Tossed Momo (not pictured as my dad took a bite too soon). Everything was spot on. The owner, Marco, is incredibly friendly and it’s always a pleasure talking to him. He’s extremely talented and truly cares about his craft. This is a smaller business with amazing food and warm service so I really hope to see more people support it!! 😊
The cashier was friendly and patiently answered our questions. I had the shrimp plate, which has a piece of papadom bread that to me, resembled a taco shell and the plate with the vegetables and dishes on it; the shrimp combined with the flavors in the dishes made for a delicious meal, that was filling. My friend had their chicken fried rice. It’s softer than Chinese or Thai fried rice, and had green onions and you could add an egg for a dollar more, if desired. We also tried their chicken and veggie egg rolls which were also tasty. We will definitely return.
The cashier was friendly and patiently answered our questions. I had the shrimp plate, which has a piece of papadom bread that to me, resembled a taco shell and the plate with the vegetables and dishes on it; the shrimp combined with the flavors in the dishes made for a delicious meal, that was filling. My friend had their chicken fried rice. It’s softer than Chinese or Thai fried rice, and had green onions and you could add an egg for a dollar more, if desired. We also tried their chicken and veggie egg rolls which were also tasty. We will definitely return.
The food, seating, and service were fantastic. I am quite familiar with South Asian cuisines, and this food was top notch. Toward the end, the owner came and had a lovely conversation with us. He was so welcoming and attentive even with other customers to take care of. I will be back!