Popular Blackheath Indian takeaway wins prestigious Good Curry Guide award
Everest Inn, in Blackheath, opened its doors in 2005, and over the years, it has made a name for itself as a community favourite and a champion of authentic Nepali cuisine.
To mark two decades of serving food, the restaurant, which has also won the Good Curry Guide award, hosted a week of events and a party on the Heath for more than 150 guests.
More than 150 guests enjoy canapés, wine, and dancing on the Heath (Image: Please Credit - Kushal Shrestha @ K.K.Films & Media) The celebrations were not just about the food, as the restaurant was also presented with the Good Curry Guide award.
This award is seen as a testament to their "two decades of culinary excellence, consistency, and community commitment".
The celebrations featured a custom birthday cake made by British Bake Off star Narayan Shrestha.
This was not just a sweet treat, but also a nod to the restaurant's strong ties with the local and Nepali communities.
A spokesperson for Everest Inn said: "The event hosted on Monday 21st July was more than just a party — it was a celebration of the loyal community that has grown with Everest Inn over the past 20 years.
"Guests were welcomed with 20 specially created canapés, each one crafted by Executive Chef Shanker Pandey and his dedicated team to showcase the diversity, elegance, and boldness of Nepali cuisine.
"From delicate flavour pairings, beautifully presented with meticulous attention to detail, each mouthful offered a true taste of Nepal and highlighted some of the restaurant's favourite dishes from the past 20 years."
The canapés were complemented by a carefully chosen wine pairing from their long-standing supplier, Hallgarten Wines.
The spokesperson added: "Everest prides itself on the long-lasting relationships it has built with its suppliers over the past two decades — partnerships that reflect its commitment to quality, trust, and consistency."
The event was not just about food and drink as it also served as an opportunity for guests to share their fond memories of the restaurant.
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A friend of the restaurant said: "They catered for my son's 18th and 21st birthdays — and sometimes I just pop in for auntie's delicious egg curry."
Councillor Luke Warner, Labour and Co-operative Party, said: "Every time we come here, it's like being part of an extended family — but in the best possible way.
"Everest Inn is such a special place… amazing dancing, music, amazing people, but best of all, amazing food."
Owner and manager of Everest Inn, Yadav Bhandari, said: "Receiving the Good Curry Guide Award was an incredibly proud moment for our whole team — a true reflection of our dedication over the years.
"Celebrating 20 years of Everest Inn Blackheath alongside our loyal customers and community means everything to us.
"From sharing authentic Nepalese flavours, to seeing couples get engaged, celebrating thousands of birthdays, and even catering at 10 Downing Street and welcoming special guests like the Prime Minister of Nepal — every moment has been part of our family story.
"We're so grateful for the memories we've created together and look forward to many more."
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