Mount Everest Restaurant - Inner Harbor — Restaurant in Baltimore

Very disappointing indeed ! The first thing that comes to mind is how pedestrian the food actually is—-the cooking lacks any semblance of the depth of flavor that any average Indian restaurant likely has in spades. We started our meal with the Samosa Chaat appetizer which was actually decent and far and away the best dish of our meal —-7/10. The Naan was a joke. You can tell a lot about an Indian restaurant based on their Naan 🫓 and boy was this some god-awful Naan. The Salmon Tikka was the worst offender though. Charred beyond recognition & devoid of any flavor this was perhaps one of the worst Salmon dishes that I’ve ever eaten.The Tikka masala sauce that it was served with was loaded with sugar and you could literally taste all the artificial colors they added—-yup they sure don’t skimp on their artificial colors (specifically Red-30 which is the worst color you can possibly add to food). Moving on , we also had the Saag Paneer —-about average, again completely flavorless— 5/10. Finally we had the Chicken Momos (that I had so much hope for since this was a Nepalese owned restaurant) turned out to be a major dud again 5/10. The chutney that came along with the Momos was basically inedible.Truly shocked 😳

The only positive comment I’d say about the restaurant is that the service was prompt and efficient. Our Server was knowledgeable and friendly so good job there buddy. Oh and I completely forgot—-the prices —-omg the prices!!!—-these were Manhattan prices with Baltimore quality. $20 for Channa Masala, $5 for the most awful Naan imaginable—-lord have mercy! For reference these prices rival The Royal Taj in Columbia and as you well know, that is a bonafide upscale Indian benchmark in Maryland. Mount Everest is a very ordinary hole in the wall restaurant in Downtown Baltimore where ( during our meal )2 homeless people came in to use the restrooms—-this ain’t no fine dining if you know what I mean.

All said and done I’m quite confident when I say that anywhere else(Say In Northern Virginia or Montgomery County) Mount Everest would not last more than 6 months ! I’m pretty sure the Afternoon Buffet is a hit with the local workforce but when we went at Sunday 7 pm (on Father’s Day no less) the restaurant was completely empty with one party waiting for their takeout order. If you’re a connoisseur of quality Indian food then please stay away from this sinking masquerade. Quite simply, the food is awful and an insult to the wonderful flavors of the subcontinent. The shockingly exorbitant prices do not make the experience...

Tucked near the Inner Harbor and just a short walk from the National Aquarium (which I also highly recommend), Mount Everest Restaurant is an underrated spot that’s easy to miss—but absolutely worth a visit.

The atmosphere was clean and quiet. When we arrived, we were the only guests for about 15 minutes before a small family came in. It’s surrounded by larger restaurants and chain spots, so it might not catch your eye at first—but don’t let that fool you. The staff was kind and attentive, and the overall experience was excellent.

We ordered the Himalay Junelly ($21.99), noted as Mount Everest’s famous dish with 25 different ingredients. It’s a creamy mix of homemade paneer and vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and green pepper, all infused with special Nepali spices. The portion looked small at first glance, but it was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. The rice was well-cooked and paired perfectly with the dish.

We also shared the Chef’s Special Assorted Combo Platter ($12.99), which came with samosa, pakora, and aloo tikki. All were tasty, but the samosa was the standout—crispy and well-seasoned. It also came with some sauces.

The menu offers a wide variety of vegetarian options, which I really appreciated. Prices were reasonable for the quality of food, and I’ve attached photos of the menu pages we ordered from, with prices.

If you’re in the area and want something flavorful and comforting, Mount Everest Restaurant is a fantastic pick....

What a gem of a local Himalayan/Nepalese/Indian restaurant with bar nestled around the corner of Pratt, among the usu typical, garish chains at the Inner Harbor!

Low key, new, clean and looks good for large groups too.

Long story short, the food makes you want to keep eating and never stop! (However, I did stop, to maintain my figure.) Nevertheless, the portions are big! My choices, all superb, include: Chicken Noodle Soup (smoky pieces in a brown-herbed broth), Chicken Chilli appetizer, Salmon Fish Tikka with orange carom seed sauce and garlic naan. The New Zealand Chardonnay was great!

While the atmosphere is what you and your group bring to it (thus only 4 ⭐️s)—the quick service, plus the excellent food make this a solid place to hang out. And a special shoutout to the server who knew the menu, paced the courses, and checked in to make sure I and the other incoming customers had what we needed. I never felt rushed or neglected!

Also, it IS the Inner Harbor so the prices are high, my pretties! However, the (take-home) portions are ample. Otherwise, if you want to save $$, you’ll have to “oink” 🐷 out at the buffet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 7 days a week.

Great local (non-chain, other than one in Hampden) restaurant, tasty food, calm vibe, and delightful service. It’s so worth it despite...