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Is Everest still good?

 
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smithy



Joined: 17 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:12 pm    Post subject: Is Everest still good? Reply with quote

When I lived in Seoul 2009-2010, Everest in Dongdaemun was the business as far as Indian/Nepalese food was concerned. Now I'm back and I want to hit it up for New Year's Eve. However, considering the incredibly short life span of decent restaurants in Seoul, I have to ask, is it still the great place that it used to be?
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magni



Joined: 11 Mar 2011

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was there in late August and it was still excellent, although impossible to get a table.
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littlelisa



Joined: 12 Jun 2007
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The last two times I was there I was not impressed. One of those times featured undercooked chickpeas. I used to really like it, but haven't been back for a while following the last two disappointments. Maybe I was just unlucky and should give it another shot.
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freddy teacher



Joined: 01 Jan 2011

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i went on christmas eve and it was...satisfactory. most of the food was overcooked and the curry had much to be desired. I was there a few times before and it was great. I think I'm gonna try another place next time.
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smithy



Joined: 17 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, so from 3 replies I've had excellent, disappointing and satisfactory. It's fair to say that opinion is divided!

I'm going to have to check this out for myself...
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cedarseoul



Joined: 16 Feb 2008
Location: nowon-gu

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My wife and I were just there this past week. The service was slow, but the food was excellent. I recommend the mutton masala with garlic naan.

I also like Taj Palace in Itaewon--but only for buffet.
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smithy



Joined: 17 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cedarseoul wrote:
The service was slow, but the food was excellent


Yep, that's a fairly accurate description. I went last night, and the feed was outstanding. I can cope with the slow service for food like that.
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jpe



Joined: 15 Aug 2011
Location: Seoul, SK

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I went to the one in Yeongdeongpo tonight and was the only person there. The thali was solid and came quickly (though, obviously, since I was the only person in there)
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pkang0202



Joined: 09 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 4:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Everest is sweet. you can download it here:
http://www.lavalys.com/



I think Mount Everest is doing good too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest


I don't think Everest is a good place to get an education though.
http://www.everest.edu/


But, next time you are in Chicago, you can check it out for yourself.
http://www.everestrestaurant.com/
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Gorf



Joined: 25 Jun 2011

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you want the best Indian in the city, go to Taj at Gangnam station, but be prepared to pay for it.
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sulperman



Joined: 14 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That place has been around at least 10 years- no real reason to think it would have suddenly changed too much in the last one year, is there?
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definitely maybe



Joined: 16 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Business really picked up for Everest in 2006-2007. There was also a sharp decline in the quality of food around the same time. There used to be flexibility in spice, etc., and the food generally took awhile regardless of how crowded the place was because of the individual attention that was paid to each dish. I'm afraid that's no longer the case. I'm thrilled that Everest has done well, but I no longer eat there.
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Mo7684



Joined: 09 Feb 2010

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ate at Everest a few weeks ago and thought it was pretty good, although not as amazing as I'd been led to believe. If you're in the Suwon area I would recommend Swoyambhu near the station. It's my favourite curry restaurant in Korea.

I've plugged my site on this forum quite a few times but what the hell, it's relevant here Smile You can find a list of Indian and Nepali restaurants, along with reviews, here www.thealienbank.com
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cheolsu



Joined: 16 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been to Everest a few times over the last few years, but I wasn't really that impressed. I've had better food at a restaurant that's on the way to Everest from Dongdaemun station.

Everyone has different preferences, but I've had better food elsewhere. My personal favourite is New Delhi, with locations in Hyehwa, Gangnam and Kyunghee University (http://indianfood.kr/). Since we're talking about Everest, a really good place for food from either side of the Himalaya (Indian, Nepali, Tibetan) is Potala in Myeongdong. The owner is from Tibet and the restaurant acts as a meeting space of sorts for activists and Buddhists.

I would also like to recommend the Turkey Kebab House in Suwon (yeah, I know, the name is odd). Pictures are here: http://blog.naver.com/PostView.nhn?blogId=yuanzhou&logNo=130100564990&viewDate=&currentPage=1&listtype=0

The location is tricky, if you walk away from Suwon station with your back to it, towards the Starbucks, it's in the alley on the opposite side of the street from the KFC.
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