Taste From Everest Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Taste From Everest, a culinary gem nestled in New York City at 102 Lexington Ave, where the rich flavors of Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine come alive. The menu offers a delightful array of dishes that highlight the essence of Himalayan cooking. Signature items include the hearty Thukpa and various traditional Momos, showcasing tender dumplings that melt in your mouth. Each Daal Bhaat Massu platter is a vibrant celebration of flavor, featuring options for meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
Customers rave about the Himalayan Smoked Butter Chicken and the comforting Vegetable Thukpa. The reviews highlight not just the quality but also the authenticity and homely feel of each dish. From the aromatic spices in the Chicken Tikka Masala to the comforting textures of the soups and salads, every bite is a journey to the Himalayas. Experience the warmth and hospitality at Taste From Everest, where every meal feels like home.
Appetizers
Samosa
Crispy pastries with a savory vegetable filling comprising of spiced potato, onion, peas and spring onions, all combined with fresh garlic, ginger and a hint of coriander. This traditional dish is served with a mint and tamrind sauce.
Samosa chaat
samosas topped with onion,chickpeas,crispy noodles,yoghurt ,tamrind & cilantro sauce .
Chicken Choila
Chicken marinated with traditional Nepali spices and garnished with a combination of timbur, turmeric, ginger and garlic laced together with mustard oil and a hint of coriander.
Chicken Wings
Traditional carrot and celery box not included wings are non breaded we sereved five piece wings with sauce.
Chilly Paneer
Cottage cheese cook with capsicum, onion, Garlic and ginger paste, chili paste and finishing with fresh spring onion and coriander, lemon juice.
Mix Pakora
Pakora are a delicious nepali crisp fried snack made with flour,spices & mixed veggies served with sauce.
Lamb Sekuwa / Chicken Sekuwa
Tender juicy meat cubes marinated chargrilled in himalayan herbs and spices.
Duck Chilly
Duck Breast cheese cook with capsicum, onion, Garlic and ginger paste, chili paste and finishing with fresh spring onion and coriander, lemon juice.
Tare ko Machha ( Deep fry Fish )
Cod seasoned with a subtle hint of ground aromatic spices, coated with seasoned batter and deep fried. This dish is served with a side salad and a tomato and timbur dipping sauce.
Wai Wai Sadeko
Everest noodles,tomato,onion,lemon with chaat spices.
Himalayan Platter
A combination of Sekuwa, Samosa, chill paneer and chicken wingsOur traditional Nepalese dishes are served with a spiced tomato and sesame seed achar & a mint and yogurt dip.
Chulo Ko Parikar - Sizzling Dish
A traditional dish where the meat or fish is marinated with fresh herbs and spices and then slow roasted in the oven and served on a sizzler to create a subtle taste. The spices used and traditional cooking method maintains the unique Nepali flavors from the Himalayas
Himalayan Chicken (Chicken Tandoori)
Tender diced chicken breast marinated in traditional Nepalese spices, skewered with onion, grilled tomato, and capsicum, presented on the hot sizzler and served with a side dish of yogurt and mint sauce Served with lentils.
Poleko Khasi (Mutton Tondoori)
Succulent lamb cutlets marinated in a fresh selection of herbs and aromatic spices and slow roasted in the clay oven served with lentils& mint sauce
Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken subtly flavored with our house spices &herbs roasted on skewers in a clay oven
Changra Chops( Lamb chops in Nepali and Indian style)
Sizzling tender lamb marinated with traditional Nepali spices, garnished with fresh coriander a. This dish is accompanied with a home style Nepalese dipping sauce
Pole Ko Jhingey (Prawn Tandoori)
King prawns marinated in a fresh selection of herbs and aromatic spices and delicately roasted in the clay oven
Pole Ko Maccha (Salmon Tandoori)
Fresh seasonal fish seasoned with ground cumin, garlic, ginger, coriander and grated nutmeg. The Nepali spices bring out the delicate flavor of the fish which is complimented with a sharp contrast of chili and lemon to complete this traditional Himalayan dish
Main course
Samundri Parikar - Seafood
Jhingey Ko Tarkari
King prawns cooked in a perfect blend of fresh aromatic spices and coconut milk with traditional curry leaves used to bring out the warm aroma and delicacy of the dish
Maccha Ko Takari (salmon Curry)
Seasonable fish slowly cooked in traditional Nepali spices with subtle hints of ginger, garlic, curry leaves and coriander, all blended to create a home-style Himalayan fish curry
Kukhura Ko Maasu -Traditional Nepali Chicken Curry
This dish is prepared by the local Nepalese villagers and brings an abundance of aromatic ground spices. An infusion of tomato, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, cinnamon and cardamom create an authentic dish rich in Himalayan flavor and spice.
Chicken Chilli
Tender chicken cook with capsicum, onion, Garlic and ginger paste, chili paste and finishing with fresh spring onion and coriander.
Sherpa Lamb or Goat curry
Curry low cooked tender pieces of lamb or goat, with subtle hints of freshly ground garlic, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and turmeric to enhance the full flavor of this traditional Nepali dish
Piro Kukhura ( chicken vindalo)
Tender pieces of chicken marinated and infused with freshly ground garlic, ginger, lemon and our special ground masala spice. A subtle hint of fresh chili is added to heighten the aroma and taste. The chicken is pan fried to seal in the aromatic flavors.
Himalayan Smoked Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken slowly cooked with a Smokey aroma and blended with aromatic Himalayan spices, tomato, cashew nuts, butter and cream to create an authentic Himalayan clay oven dish
Himalayan Lamb or Chicken Hot Pot
A traditional Nepalese dish slow cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, enriched with fresh garlic, ginger, capsicum, spring onions and finished with a hint of lemon and fresh chili to fragrant this hot pot dish
Everest smoked Tikka masala( chicken /lamb)
Boneless meat marinated Himalayan herbs, spices ,BBQ fragrant gravy of tomatoes & onions
Mustang Curry (Chicken Pepper)
Boneless chicken cooked with aromatic stone ground spice paste
Goat / Lamb Roganjosh
Meat cubes cooked a mildly spiced sauced red onion & saffron gravy
Kukhura Ra Khasi Ko Parikar - Chicken, Lamb or Goat Selection curry
Momo
Chicken momo
Minced chicken wrapped in pastry, steam cooked and served with tomato and sesame seed achar
Vegetable momo
Minced vegetable wrapped in pastry, steam cooked and served with tomato and sesame seed achar
Veg fry momo
Veg jholo momo
Veg chilli momo
Chicken Chowmein
Vegetable Chowmein
Chicken noodles soup (Chicken Thukpa)
Vegetable noodle soup (Vegetable Thukpa)
Daal Bhaat Massu ( Thali )
Typical Himalayan platter with a choice of veg, Chicken, Lamb or GoatThis platter is served with mustard green spinach, vegetable & traditional black lentils, salad, achar, papad and rice
Thukpa/ Chowmein
Soup & Salad
Chicken soup
Thin soup made with intense flavor of organic Himalayan chicken with spices
Daal soup
Vegetable broth and lentils with special Nepali Spices
Our Chef’s Special Nepali Roasted Chicken Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion served with Nepali style dressing and complimented breast chicken and dressing on side
Everest salad
Lettuce,tomato,red onion,cucumber and dressing on side
Daal Bhaat Tarkari - vegetarian choice
A traditional Nepalese vegetarian platter combining rice, lentil and mixed vegetable curry, stir fried spinach and tomato achar
Paneer Tarkar (Panner tikka masala)
A traditional Himalayan home style dish consisting of homemade cubed cheese, cooked with capsicum, onion, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic and coriander seeds finished with a hint of cream and butter
Misaye Ko Tarkari (Mixed vegetable curry)
Authentic Himalayan curry dish of mixed vegetables seasoned with freshly chopped coriander, ginger, garlic, fresh tomato, spring onions and a hint of bhara masala creating a distinct flavour and spicy aroma
Chana Ko Tarkari (Chickpeas masala)
Chickpeas , diced potato and cashew nuts seasoned with fresh garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, and a hint ofchilli slow cooked in creamed coconut and garnished with fresh chopped coriander
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower has crispy florets tossed in spicy sweet and Manchurian sauce
Mutter Paneer
Himalayan cheese cubes cooked in a light sauce with green peas and spices
Aloo Gobi
Classic blend of regional spices and herbs
Palak Paneer (spinach with cheese)
Spinach & homemade cheese in a gravy of ginger ,cumin,fenugreek & a unique spice blend
Alu Bodi Tama Tarkari (Bamboo shoot and potato curry)
Typical Nepalese dish from the Highlands of the Himalayas.Fresh tomato, potato, black eye beans, bamboo shoots, freshly ground cumin, green chilli, ginger and garlic makes this dish authentic in style and taste.
Sabji Ko Parikar – Vegetarian
Varity of Birayani (Steamed basmatic rice dish cooked with a combination of fragrant spices,served with raita ,achar & papped
Goat Birayani
Chicken Birayani
Vegetable Birayani
Prawn Birayani
Lamb birayani
Jhaneko Daal
Nepali style cooked lentil with subtle hints of fried cumin seeds, fresh garlic and a combination of Himalayan herbs
Bhuteko Vanta (Stair fry Eggplant)
Eggplant seasoned with fresh ground fenugreek, ginger, garlic, fennel seeds and cumin all combined with red capsicum, tomato, potatoes then pan fried to release the rich aroma and taste
Farsi (Stair fry Butternut)
Butternut pumpkin cooked with toasted mustard seeds, enhanced with ginger and garlic which creates a 1 perfect accompaniment to any dish
Rayako Saag
Fresh mustard green spinach seasoned with cumin and garlic, pan fried delicately to release the aromatic spices through the leaves
Suling Ko Aloo
Pan fried potato seasoned with cumin, ginger, garlic and turmeric to enhance the flavor and create a typical Himalayan side dish
Chheuko Bhansa - Side Dishes
Sides
Rice bowl
Fragrant & long grained white rice
Papadum
Sun baked dried lentil flour crackers served with mint chutney
Onion, chillis & Lemon
Sliced onion,sprinkled with chaat masala & topped with lemone & green chillis
Dahima Raita
Natural yogurt with mint, cucumber and a hint of roasted cumin
Roti
Whole wheat flour bread ,freshly baked in our clay oven.
Poori
Puffed nepali deep fry bread
Plain naan
Garlic Naan
Onion naan
Aloo Paratha
Bread Basket
Garlic naan, onion naan,poori
Bread
Desserts
Rato Mohan
A delicate flavored milk sponge marinated in sugar syrup and rose water
Himalayan Ice Cream
This ice cream is traditionally made with milk, cream and mango which is infused with pistachio to give this dessert a unique Nepalese flavor
Himalayan Kheer - Rice pudding
Starchy rice cooks with milk, sugar and varity of dry fruits and nuts.
Carrot Halwa
Sweet desert pudding from the Nepalese subcontinent
Suntala ko ras(Orange Juice)
Aapa ko ras(Mango Juice)
Mango lassi
Cranberry/ Pineapple juice
Masala Tea
(Himalaya tea with milk, ginger, cardmom & spices)