Everest is nestled on the second floor in a small food alley just down the street from the Dongdaemun Gate. The outside’s not much to look at, but the small interior is pleasantly reminiscent of a souvenir shop, covered in tapestries, small statues and travel posters. The best part about the ambiance is the constant stream of Bollywood films running in the background.
The mango lassi was solid, and the nepali tea was perfect for closing out a walk through Dongdaemun on a cold day.
Everest’s naan was a bit thin for my taste, but it was fresh and heavy on garlic which made up for it. We split two orders, which may be a bit much for those who aren’t gluttons for an inappropriately large amount of garlic naan with every Indian meal.
We ordered the chicken tikka masala and lamb korma. Both we incredibly delicious. The masala was delightfully spicy, the lamb smokey and delectable. We thought at first that the bowls were a bit small, but a dish per person ended up being filling and left us both satisfied. The prices are also a lot more reasonable than other Indian restaurants we’ve sampled – curries range from 7,000-10,000 Won.
Everest is the best Indian I’ve sampled in Korea so far. I would recommend you hit up this little place if you’re planning to be in the Dongdaemun area.
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