Everest Tandoori in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Possibly the best indian food i have ever had

While holidaying in Liskeard the hubby and I decided to try this restaurant. We are early diners (6pm) so we were the only ones in there to start with. I was intially sceptical as the entrance was a little dingy and the doors clearly had not seen a cloth in a while. However, we were greeted by a very nice young lady who immediately made you feel welcome. My earlier misgivings were completed unfounded when the food arrived. I have never had a better Biriyani, and I have tried many across the country. I rarely eat the vegetable curry that comes with it but I demolished this one, it was so flavourful. The chicken tikka in the biriyani was cooked to perfection, not at all chewy as is so often the case. It was soft and tasty. The Onion Bahji was light and crispy and just melted in your mouth, absolutely no stodge. The nan bread - again just simply the best I have ever tasted. No stodge, not too 'bready' it was light with a bit of crisp to the underside. Hubby likes a Madras but recently has been put off because they just seem to be all about the heat, but Everest's madras was tasty and flavourful with just the right amount of heat. Egg & Pea rice was perfectly cooked, not sticky at all. With 1 alcoholic and 1 soft drink the whole bill was less than £50 and the after dinner mint was a lovely touch. Would highly recommend this place if you are holidaying nearby.

The best most authentic dishes, packed full of meat or veg, perfect. Not a watered down offering for another outlet in liskeard. Has been our first choice for a long time and will be. I highly recommend.

Got a takeout,l ordered a garlic chicken curry with plain chicken,when I got back it was chicken tikka.The curry itself was too sweet like it was full of sugar and the keema nan was burnt and dry. One of the worst curry’s I have tried .l wouldn’t order from here again

My parents and I decided to try this restaurant on the recommendation of a friend. All I can say is thank god for her recommendation, I didn’t even realise this marvellous place existed, hidden down Pike Street. Everyone was so welcoming, they moved us from the original table as there was a big party coming in and they said “it might get a bit noisy for you”. For some reason we forgot to order starters but we didn’t need them after the poppadoms and pickles, and in some respects I’m kind of glad we forgot! The mains we ordered alongside some veggie sides were absolutely gorgeous and generous, all three of us struggled to finish. I had the chicken dopiaza which was gorgeous, sweet and fragrant. My parents had chicken bhuna and chicken jalfrezi, along with mushroom rice and egg fried rice, garlic and plain naan. It’s currently 8.35pm and I’m as full and happy as I’ve ever been. What a diamond this restaurant is and the service was timely and impeccable. If I could give more than five stars, I would.

Brilliant meal , staff service very helpfull and I enjoyed the atmosphere

Always lovely freshly cooked food, very tasty and authentic with a Nepalese twist. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and can't do enough for you.

Great food, lovely service, very quiet. More people should try this wonderful restaurant.

Amazing food amazing people would definitely recommend

Always a good meal from hear. Use them for takeaway only as like to eat at home. Staff are pleasant.

Nicely decorated place. Very limited seating numbers. Good job it was quiet! Service was good and prompt. Food was disappointing. Mixed starter was small portion size. Mostly salad. Never had a sheek kebab which was only a piece of a full kebab. Chicken has a slightly peculiar taste. No raita yoghurt with mixed starter, which I’d say is unusual. Main curry of dhansak. Sauce gravy tasted nice with good kick. Again, chicken tasted odd and slight wood texture; I left the chicken. Nice pilau rice and good garlic naan. Not the worst I’ve had on my adventures, But not the best. I wouldn’t return or recommend. Sorry.

Visited whilst on holiday in the area, 2 adults and 2 children. We had booked a table but found we were the only diners there that evening, was on a Tuesday. Good choice on menu. Staff were attentive and friendly. Very large portions. Food was nice, although the chicken tikka masala was very coconuty, more like a passanda. Entrance was quite scruffy but the restaurant was decorated nicely. Toilets were clean.

Amazing food Swift delivery Very generous portions

Had our meal just after opening so a little quiet in the inside, but very quirky and clean, well looked after, friendly service, great food, well priced and had enough for leftovers to take away after.

nice atmosphere with good music, amazing food with great taste. 10/10

Coming back from Newquay to Looe after a day out whilst on holiday from Leeds. Called in for a takeaway service. Firstly the staff were very helpful and friendly. We got 3 main course's and all were lovely and plenty full. All sundries were above average and our starter the onion bhaji were the best we've had in long time. Would highly recommend. Will be back on our next holiday to Looe.

Best In area,the food is always good & fresh ,never had a bad meal,staff are always friendly & polite and the portions are huge.

Really tasty food and friendly staff. I would recommend the Sherpa dish from the special mains as well as a Nan. Both fresh and full of flavour.

Absolutely diabolical service from start to finish. Waitresses don’t know whether they’re coming or going. AVOID

Been going here for years. Best Indian in the area. Would always recommend.

Ordered takeaway, took 1 hour and 30 mins. Poor quality and tasteless protein included in the tasteless watery curry’s. Vegetable mo mos inedible, best part was the soggy chips and papadoms. Very disappointed. Don’t usually write reviews but after spending 35 quid found this needed to be noted.

Fantastic service very polite and the food is absolutely fantastic would recommend eat in or take out definitely be using again

Just enjoyed another amazing meal at Everest Tandoori. Received their usual excellent friendly service and beautiful food. So worth a visit. My go to restaurant for the best Indian food in Cornwall.

Absolutely fantastic chicken bhuna, great value for money. Chicken quality was exceptional. Very tasty.

Spent just over £50 on a takeaway from here. By far the most exspensive indian/Nepalese takeout I have ordered for 2 people. This was one of the blandest meals going. Prawn puree had next to no prawns. Nepalese mix special was so watery and very little meat. Incredibly disappointing and hugely exspensive. Definitely a restarunt to avoid at all costs!

Visiting the area for a few days and decided to book for dinner based on previous reviews. An extensive menu with a mix of traditional Indian dishes and a few Nepalese options which we had not seen before but were keen to try. The food was served hot and fresh in good portions and extremely tasty. Service was helpful and friendly and we found out they have relatives with a Nepalese restaurant close to us which we will check out (Gurkha Lounge) Meanwhile this was very enjoyable and we will make a point of returning when next in the area

Been to this restaurant a few times and food has always been fine. Decided to get a takeaway meal on this occasion but never again, 100% rubbish didn't even look, taste or smell like Indian food. Husband wouldn't let me ring them to tell them food was crap, he just said we won't go back there again.

Always friendly, always efficient, always very good food freshly made. I wholeheartedly recommend.

Lovely food tonight, quickly prepared and served by polite young man. Thank you would highly recommend.

Just eaten at Everest Tandoori…..family of 4…..exceptional meal!!! One of the best curries we’ve ever had!! Hot, fresh, not greasy, good portion sizes, clean restaurant/toilets, 5* hygiene rating and lovely staff! Wish we’d visited sooner to get another trip in before we leave Cornwall!! Highly recommend!!

Ate in tonight at the restaurant the food was superb and the service excellent. Good portion size, great taste, helpful friendly staff. Highly recommended

Absolutely delicius. Everything was of the highest standard. Very good service but believe me, food is amazing. If you are around here, you cannot miss it.

Food and service was excellent, last minute decision to come there but no regrets. Definitely will come again

This place was fantastic, the staff were brilliant and the food was first class. Only the second time i have used the Everest tandoori but I will be back and would like to sit down for a meal

Lovely food, shame the card reader wasn't working.

Not the best indian,, disappointed

Best curry in easr Cornwall in my opinion

Best Indian around and great customer service

Very nice and very nice welcoming staff would go there again

We get pretty regular takeaways from Everest Tandoori for a very good reason, they're great! Staff are really friendly and helpful, their menu is great with tonnes of selection on types of dish as well as what meat, fish or veggie option you'd like for each, portion sizes are great, quality of the food is amazing, delivery times are reasonable with food always arriving hot and it's reasonably priced! Would HIGHLY recommend the Lamb Momo starter and King Prawn Nariwahl if they're your thing. We haven't bothered even trying the other two Nepalese/Indian restaurants/takeaways in town as we're just super happy with them!

Ordered takeaway and part of the order missing to start Chicken madras was basically runny soup with a few bits of chicken Thrown away We have used these before but never again! Will be Himalayan spice from now on

Amazing. So tasty and plenty of it.im stuffed

Great food, very friendly staff 👍

Excellent service from two young lads, with excellent food. Will be going back.

Excellent food and good service.

Fabulous food , served by kind and polite staff . Perfect meal , as always they never seen to fail to deliver perfect food.

Biryani seemed like half the ingredients were missing , very bland. Roti was soggy and flavourless .

Would not recommend to any Indian or Nepalese people as the taste is not good at all and the chicken had awful smell and smell too and was stiff that you could tell it wasn’t fresh at all, waste of money we literally ate couple of spoons and paid and left the restaurant. This restaurant is meant for people who have never tired any Indian food in the entire life.

Beautiful meal especially the aubergine dish!

Staying Liskeard for a one night stay and visited this restaurant. Food was lovely (Momo starter and Himali main) and service great. Parents in the kitchen and son front of house - all doing a fantastic job within a family business. Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent service and food. Thought given to keeping people safe.

Food was excellent, and Tom the server was a delight to be around, although it may seem slightly pricier, the amount of food and the quality by far makes it worth it.

I was going to give them 3 stars out of politeness, the driver was friendly guy, But then the family said zero stars and we have no option for none so one it is, This isn’t Indian food, I’ve eaten in loads of restaurants around Birmingham, I also cook Indian and a lot of my mates are Indian, so IMO the sauces lacks depth and are like no Indian food I’ve ever had, or Bangladeshi food, When people say it’s the best they’ve had, I can believe it is, as you only judge against what you know, and it’s on a par with what I’ve had at another restaurants in liskeard, I’ll try one more further afield maybe somewhere like Plymouth or That kind of distance and if that’s the same, I’ll have to drive to Birmingham and collect it, I’ll get a load and freeze them. Just edited it, in my anger I rushed it and it made no sense.

Lovely food and friendly atmosphere and staff

Eaten here a few times before and it never dissapoints. Staff are friendly and always very intentive. The food is my favourite Indian in the area. I have a masala and its always full of flavour, the pakoras (my favourite) have always been cooked perfectly whenever I have visited. Would recommend visiting if in the area, also the refurb looks great!

Just had an awesome meal. Food was delicious and the Delivery was excellent. Would definitely recommend.

Called and asked if they would deliver to the location we was staying at and then told the delivery driver had just left to drop a takeaway off down here and now they wouldn't be able to come back down this way again. "Should have called 15 minutes ago" I was then told.

We waited 1hr 15 minutes for our starters to arrive, when they did the pakoras arrived stone cold, miraculously a new plate appeared 3 minutes later!!! There were only 3 tables in there so I dread to think what the service is like when it’s busy. An evening ruined!!!! Will not be returning.

Arrived 50 mins late all curry’s tasted the same very runny, chutney like jam and tasted stale. Worst curry we’ve ever had! Avoid!!

We came here in a party of 9 for my daughters birthday last night, staff were amazing and so helpful, they were very busy with takeaways and we had a bit of a wait but the staff were so nice, they made sure we had drinks, and everything we wanted, when the food came out it was absolutely gorgeous, good portions and I have to say Ive been eating curry for 35 years and its one of the nicest I have ever had, mine was as hot as i like it and so tasty, when some of us couldnt finish our meals they brought me takeaway boxes and the human dustbin took it all home, (not off the plates I might add haha) I now have the next 3 nights food sorted, cannot reccomend this place highly enough, I have read some of the bad reviews and I cant imagine I ate at the same restaurant. absolutely top notch. Thank you everyone and you deserved the tip we left. We shall be back very soon

Food always comes piping hot and on time. Delivery drivers are always polite and adhere to social distancing. Food always delicious and my favourite takeaway in Liskeard!

Really good meal, very tasty and reasonably priced. Lots on offer to try. The staff were polite and helpful. Will definitely visit again!

My partner and I decided to visit the Everest Tandoori restaurant to take advantage of the governments 50% food price reduction scheme. the whole experience was awful, and extremely stressful. We waited for an hour to be served our starters as they had forgotten that we had ordered them. When we complained we were told they they were busy. This was true but that was no excuse for forgetting the order. We also ordered drinks that never arrived. The noise in the restaurant was unbearable, and no waiters were available to ask for an update regarding our order, neither did they show any concern for the customers. To top it all, the price of our food was the same as we had paid on previous occasions despite the so-called governments 50% contribution. We have been treated appallingly and will NEVER visit this place again.

Friendly staff and good food. We had a party of 7 including a baby and was seated straight away. Staff wasn't overbearing while you was eating, but was still attentive.

We picked this restaurant for a family meal out but unfortunately it was nothing like the many Tandoori places we have visited.Food was okay except for mine which was way too salty, Not that organised, no one was wearing masks that was serving or waiting the tables (no point having the signs up if you are not carrying out the basic preventative measures as this is how easily Covid can spread.Not cheap either.

My wife and I, both in our seventies, love Indian restaurants, but, in Cornwall a good one is not easy to find. Our favourite is the Shanaz, in Truro, which we have used since it opened many years ago. But Truro is forty miles from us. We discovered the Everest quite by chance while shopping in Liskeard, which is just a few miles from where we live, and were amazed at how good it was and we hadn't even known it was there.This was about twenty years ago. We went often and it was always excellent. BUT, a few years ago, they had a new manager (I think a member of the owning family) and he made a lot of changes (including getting rid of table-cloths). Unfortunately, the food also changed and not for the better. After a while we gave up.and put up with an eighty mile round trip for a good curry.Last night we had our granddaughter (aged 19) staying with us and she said she would enjoy a curry and, not wanting an eighty mile round trip, we booked a table at the Everest. Oh dear! A huge mistake. It was quite the worst bought curry my wife and I had suffered for many years. Every dish was swamped with sauce. Everything was SWEET! It was horrible. Plus bare tables, no napkins, slow service and really poor food. NOT RECOMMENDED!

worst tasting food i had in years from a takeaway, left practically everything we bought. A saag paneer you needed to cut to eat, chips that had been cooked at least and hour before, a balti that was a salt over load..... avoid.

Simply the most awful food... had a chicken balti that tasted of nothing but salt, a saag panner with so much spinach you needed to cut it, a curry sauce that tasted more like tomatoe soup and chips that had been cooked at least an hour before the rest of the food.

Have ordered takeaway from here three times since lockdown and every time the food has been just beautiful! The staff delivering the food have been polite, friendly and are always on time. Can't wait to have a sit down meal here!

Ordered the Duck narwal and another prawn meal for delivery and the duck was so chewy it was inedible just ate the sauce and some rice. would not order that again paid over £25 for two meals what a rip off

Well done for reopening and really enjoyed our meals after a long wait. Thanks very much.

Well done to all the staff for reopening the restaurant... loving the new 4pm opening times... please can this be the norm after lockdown:)

We like it here, the staff are attentive without being over bearing. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. We had a business meeting here this time around but we regularly visit as a family. Also very good with Gluten free options for Coeliacs.

We loved this place. To start with we got there 30 minutes too early and they were closed, even so they allowed us in.The decor was pleasant enough and the staff were friendly and chatty.The menu was very comprehensive and they catered well for Gluten Free which was nice.We were given adequate time in between courses, the food was delicious and the portions generous.Price wise the restaurant was competitive and we took the leftovers home for next day munchies.

After a half dozen disappointing Indian meals in London (what's happened to Indian food there?) we finally stumbled into a good one. We went early and so were not surprised that there were few people in the restaurant. Undeterred, we ordered a variety of dishes and were overjoyed to get tasty food. What a delight! Excellent pindi lamb and chicken madras. And the pickle that accompanied the papadums was outstanding! I asked the brand and they said "authentic lime pickle." Two different people told me that, but of course I cannot find it. If anyone knows, please let me know!

A group of ten went here for a birthday meal. The table had been decorated when we arrived. We all ordered different dishes. All the dishes tasted different. Great food great service. We had an excellent evening and the price worked out at £20 per head. This included two bottles of wine and beers.

I attended Everest Tandoori restaurant with a large group of friends for a wonderful meal. We had Poppadums with pickles to start, I chose Lamb Tikka Masala with Pilau rice, we shared side orders.The food was amazing, great flavours, taste & excellent service. Easy to pay, especially with the number of us involved.A very enjoyable evening.

we have tried the other curry houses in liskard and everest tandoori is by far the best.....Many thanks......

Excellent food, would recommended the paneer dishes. Swift service on delivery, easy to order and pay. Also good to sit in, friendly staff and good selection of drinks. I come here a lot ☺️

No flavour too salty not very happy rice was watery

The only thing I can say is that delivery was prompt and fairly priced, the rest of the experience was dissapointing, will avoid this place in the future, not good

My wife and I, this particular evening fancied an Indian Meal on the spur of the moment whilst staying in Liskeard. We were down to visit various friends who had moved down to Cornwall over the years. This Indian restaurant appeared on the local places to eat on the Internet and so we gave it a try. Service was by what appeared to be local students and we had to wait about a half hour after finishing our first course. Food was. 9and I could not recommend it. My Tandoori Chicken, something I usually really enjoy was bland by comparison and served with greasy onions and not in the traditional manner I had expected. There was certainly no sizzle!

Family takeaway meal fot 5.All courses beautifully cooked and well seasoned. Flavours were lovely and Portions were very generous. Ordered and paid online very easily. Would recommend and use again.

I had the worst tandoori chicken I have eaten anywhere. It was so dry it was impossible to swallow. The mixed vegetables I had to accompany it mainly consisted of potato, but at least they weren't dry! The plain nan was ok. How can a tandoori restaurant not know how to make decent tandoori chicken? I called to complain, and was told there was nothing they could do. Apparently tandoori chicken is meant to be dry!

Very good food. This place has some serious competion from other good indian restaurants in town. Orders can take a while on weekends (which is understandable). Prices are pretty good, and it's a lovely restaurant to have a meal in. Would recommend.

Love this restaurant. Our favourite curry house in Liskeard. We normally just have takeaway but tonight we went for a meal. The food was good. But we felt in the way as the restaurant was quiet. The service was a little lacking and no desserts at all ?

Amazing food. But no delivery to Downderry

Huge portions amazing flavours lovely staff

Sauce's to watery. Nan breads too small staff very friendly. Obviously mainly a takeaway place

From the outside this eatery didn't do it for me. Dunno why! However, inside is clean and the food really good indeed and most reasonably priced. There was a large table of lads and I thought it was going to be raucous but it wasn't and several of them were fit!!!

Generally really good! However a distinct lack of care when informed that they had served lamb to a vegetarian. Nice to be offered a free version of what I ordered next time I visit, however I would just be getting the food that I had paid for this time.... Very disappointed.

Love this restaurant. Our favourite curry house in Liskeard. Service is always prompt. Delivery is excellent and the delivery chap is so friendly.

Love the food! Pleasant seating and good service

Completely disgusted in this restaurant, we ordered a takeaway with their website quoting just over an hour for delivery. After 1hour 45 minutes we called Everest and were told our order has left and was on its way. After 2 hours I called only to be told that they think our order has not printed out on their system even though we received confirmation. It was also clear that their member of staff had lied to us about the order leaving. This was the first time of using Everest and will definitely be the last. I would not recommend them to any of our friends or family.

Hi called at this restaurant on a recommendation, what a great find after a strange entrance we found a fantastic Indian and Nepalese restaurant. Fantastic staff and service with excellent food and drinks, everyone said the food was great, the whole experience was amazing. Definitely be going back soon.

Outstanding flavours. The lime pickle was edible and with good taste too. Nice setting. Spiced food for deep flavour . Superb don't miss out.

I have been visiting the Everest for 10 years, and have given it excellent reviews. It used to be the second best restaurant in Cornwall (Shanaz in Truro is best). BUT - the food is not now nearly as good as it used to be. I used to like chicken dishes from their specials menu - Naga, Everest Chilli, Ghurkali. These were dry meat dishes with whole green chillis, really delicious. Now these dishes are all served in a sweet, gloopy sauce and not a chilli in sight. They all taste the same - and SO sweet. Also, I notice that the pieces of chicken are all of a uniform shape and size and I suspect that the food is now bought in.

It started well with a polite, well spoken waiter showing us to our table and seating us. We were not rushed to choose our meals. My meal, a Lamb Sag, had succulent pieces of meat in a well flavoured sauce. My partners meal, a Vegetable Korma, had well cooked vegetables in a creamy sauce. Two excellent meals with good service in a clean restaurant. We will return.

The Korma and tikka were good. The tikka biryani wasn't very good at all, tasted like packet rice and the chicken was dry. The prawn puree wasn't awful but tasted like it had ketchup in it, no salad came with it. Overall, wouldn't recommend, very expensive for the quality.

Our first visit to this restaurant and what a find. We will definitely return. Having eaten many curries in many locations, this is probably the best Nepalese/Indian meal in Cornwall. Freshly made food and attention to detail.