Everest Curry & Momo House

Everest Curry & Momo House in downtown San Rafael straddles the flavors of Nepal and India. Momo (Nepalese dumplings) are given ample menu space – there’s 15 varieties of veggie, goat or chicken – and less familiar regional dishes like Sukuti (spiced and seasoned dried meat appetizer), Choyella (Kathmandu-style chicken salad), and Himalays (sic) chicken soup thickened with mushrooms and potatoes.  

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Chef and co-owner Hari Dhital spent 17 years cooking at Berkeley’s bustling Vik’s Chaat and is testing dishes like eggplant chaat and tawal fish, its crisp flesh ruddy with Kashmiri chile powder, worthy entrees after an appetizer of tandoori chicken wings or grilled shrimp. 

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You can order from the expansive menu but why not try the $15.99 lunch buffet (includes butter naan and a cup of chai), with 18 trays of dal Makhani, chicken tikka, lamb korma, and other South Asian specialties. After heaping your plate, find a seat at one of the linen-draped tables (the booths are especially popular) and gaze at the TVs showing tall Himalayan peaks, hikers trekking across snow fields, and the region’s bustling cities. The warmth of the red & turmeric yellow walls and your meal’s fresh flavors is matched only by the friendly smiles of the staff.