Taste of Everest - An Authentic Indian & Nepalese Cuisine and Bar — Restaurant in Norwalk

I came in on a Saturday night to pick up food and while waiting for my food, a drunk belligerent man at the bar was screaming to the waitress and telling her to come to him, then I saw him kiss her and he was screaming at her to bring the food out since she said it will be another few minutes. I was totally fine with waiting a few minutes. I was happily standing there waiting, minding my own business when the man at the bar told me to sit down. I politely declined saying "oh I'm ok, thank you. I prefer to stand. The food will be out in a minute" he then asked me why I preferred to stand and I said "because I'd rather stand and wait, I don't want to sit down thank you." Thats when he yelled "You're disrespecting me, get out of my restaurant!" I never disrespected him, I politely said no thank you, I'd rather stay standing and wait." Which is my choice. Once he told me to get out I said "seriously?" And he said "Yes! No food for you! Get out!" I was shocked and asked him "What did I do?" He said it's because I didn't do what I was told to do in his restaurant. He said "we're brothers and I'm showing you respect, you're showing me disrespect." It makes no sense. He was completely drunk, drinking clear alcohol at the bar. Apparently this man is the owner of the restaurant. The food then came out and I was flustered, I just paid for the food and left. The poor waitress was so nice, I feel bad for her being berated by her boss and kissed by him. She apologized and I don't fault her or anyone else at all. The owner is a complete drunk jerk. I told him that I live nearby and I was going to come here regularly because I love Nepali and Indian food, but now I'll never be back again and I'll tell everybody to avoid this place at all costs. No wonder it was completely empty on a Saturday night if the owner is drunk and belligerent at the bar having an ego trip.

I will add that I have severe OCD and I didn't want to sit down because I was in my pajamas and I didn't want to sit in a public place with my pajamas and go back home with dirty clothes. It might not make sense to others, but it is a mental illness I have that I am working on. I thought about telling the owner about this, but I decided that he probably won't understand, and also he doesn't have the right to tell me what to do with my body while I'm waiting to pick up my food. I was in nobody's way, the restaurant was completely empty except for the owner singing loudly off key and yelling and kissing his employees.

The food itself was good which is a shame because I'll never be eating it again. I will ask, was it worth it to be so rude to me? Seriously, get some help. What kind of owner of a restaurant gets drunk and swears and screams at their first time customer because they didn't want to sit down while waiting?

My regret is actually paying for the food, but I didn't want to waste the food and I felt bad for the chef and waitress who was kind to me. In hindsight, I wish I never gave money to...

A friend picked this spot to meetup for dinner after work and I was pleasantly surprised. Walking in I was told to sit wherever I liked, first impression was it seemed clean and the table settings were nice. It was quiet but had some calm music playing, a good place to have a conversation while you eat.

The owner was friendly and gave us some background on the inspiration behind the restaurant. He asked what we like (vegetables or meat, spicy or not) and recommended some items from the menu.

I got a Mango Lassi and we get some complementary thin (naan?) chips with a variety of sauces. We started with some dumplings (medium level spicy) that were served with peppers and onions and they were incredible. Then we got rice, butter chicken, traditional daal, and house naan which was stuffed with onions and very tasty especially with the butter chicken sauce. At the end we tried some rice pudding dessert that had a lighter flavor than it looked, but quickly filled me up.

It was all very good, but next time I would get 2 orders of those dumplings, butter chicken, house naan and take some home. I highly recommend stopping in...

If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Taste of Everest is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, the cozy atmosphere invites you to relax and enjoy the flavors of Nepal. The food here is nothing short of spectacular, with each dish crafted to perfection.

The Saag was particularly impressive—rich, flavorful, and expertly spiced. It perfectly complemented the variety of traditional Nepali dishes, each one more delightful than the last. If you haven’t tried Kukhura Ko Masu (Nepali chicken curry), you’re in for a treat. The chicken was incredibly tender, and the blend of spices created a depth of flavor that was truly exceptional.

Whether you’re familiar with Nepali cuisine or trying it for the first time, Taste of Everest serves up a remarkable culinary experience. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking to explore authentic, bold flavors! Say hello the Bhanu the manager here as he made sure everything was perfect!!!

PS. They also have a ton of options if you are Vegan or dairy free. This place also has the best Kheer made with actual saffron, which is not always the case at...