Underpinning the much older Himalayan cultures is a deep appreciation for food that is of more than mere sustenance. For centuries, people have come together to celebrate life-giving harvests in subtle dining rituals that observe the present moment, appreciation, and mindfulness.
But today, this believer in health sought those lovable scenes in Everest Cuisine wherein sacred traditions that nourish the body and soul were about to engulf the grand pearls of wisdom, renewed and revived by Chef Sagar.
Arrival is swept away from chaos in the middle and everyday life. Soft sitar melodies are playing, and low-dimmed lights and flickering tea lights drop a warm amber hue upon wooden paneling. Low seating invites to gather comfortably around traditional dining thalis: gleaming platters so beautifully arranged as an artistic miniature representation of food and principles of Ayurveda followed.
Brilliant colors and frivolous displays tantalize the senses alone, allowing complete awareness of every item before it’s ever tasted.
In respect to the old way of tradition, every feast at Everest Cuisine begins with a silent reflection of appreciation. The Everest Cuisine experience reminds the guests how to proceed with saying a silent prayer of thanks to Mother Earth for Her bounty of food and nourishment. With minds now clear and open, conscious discovery can now begin.
Meals are carefully savored and enjoyed, not carelessly munched. Diners are invited to slow down a bit, savoring the flavors, textures, and sensations of each intentional bite.
To take it to the state of presence, even the server was designed personally by Chef Sagar into a range of stunningly crafted pieces inspired by traditional Himalayan designs. Stainless steel bowls cradle a perfect portion of curries and dals, inviting exploration without distraction.
Tiny silver katoris dosas of minuscule size roll around fillings in an alluring fashion to be bitten by thoughtful bites through conscious delicate movements. Between the segments, utensils are provided clean so that attention is strictly confined to the experience of dining itself.
Everest Cuisine also honors the rich cultural tradition of sipping shared chai between courses. Pots are bubbling with milk and cardamom, ginger, and more, and intentionally served to support digestion as people sit and speak over warming discussions rather than engaging in worthless cell phone checking or shoveling in a meal in disjointed spurts, this humble centering practice fully supports improved well-being by leaving room for deep connection and presence in the group.
Constantly infusing old wisdom into the wellness-mindful patrons of today with such classy refreshments of prized mindful dining traditions infused with warm careful, artisan craftsmanship, Everest Cuisine is a nourishing ambiance to the cross-cultural appreciation of cuisine as a communal experience elevating dining well beyond mere nutrition or biology.
This becomes an infusion that resonates at even deader human levels, nourishing a greater relationship not only with ancestral wisdom but also with oneself and others. In giving precedence to presence above distraction, gratitude above haste, and community above isolation, Everest Cuisine honors food’s capacity to uplift all people when approached through traditions of sincere reverence, mindfulness, and nourishment of the soul.
