I've eaten here multiple times and enjoyed it every time! We tried the samosas, veggie and chicken…read moremomos, plus various curries. They make sure to ask how spicy you want it as well. Big portion sizes. I also tried kulfi for the first time! The staff is so friendly and attentive. My go to Indian restaurant in Baltimore. Parking available on both sides of the street outside the restaurant!

I had a great time dining at Namaste Baltimore. I came here for lunch with a friend, and we both…read moreordered from the lunch menu. The prices were so affordable, and you get the option of choosing two sauces/stews with chicken, vegetarian, and lamb options. I chose the paneer masala and the chicken korma. Both tasted really good. I did start with the chaat papri, which was also really good.

I ordered paneer through DoorDash, and it arrived on time. The food was salty, but I pushed through…read moreand attempted to eat. Exactly one hour later, I felt nauseous. I ended up having food poisoning for 24 hours. I'm very disappointed.

I was impressed by the "homemade" feel of the food. The restaurant looks pretty humble, and…read morehonestly we were the only family dining-in on a Sunday night. The food though, was great. The momos were very flavorful. Although the ground chicken wasn't that "fine grounded" since you can taste the meat bits and onion pieces, but I don't mind it and think it as a signal of "homemade" as opposed to some store bought ones. Similar feelings for the main dishes as well as the daal. ---simple but homey. The service was okay. Don't have much to comment. Overall great place to come after a tired day and have a homey meal.

My wife and I used to live in Charles Village, and today--after more than 30 years--we revisited…read morethe area with our son, who will soon be working at Johns Hopkins. While exploring, we discovered a new Indian/Nepalese restaurant and are so glad we gave it a try because the food was absolutely delicious. In addition to traditional Indian and Nepalese dishes, they also serve Indo-Nepali-Chinese fusion options like dumplings, chow mein, and chow fun--highly recommended! The owners, Bim and Arjun, were incredibly kind and even offered us samples of some tasty appetizers, including crispy vegetable pakoras and flavorful garlic naan. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. What stood out to us most was that none of the dishes were greasy, which we really appreciated. We ordered juicy chicken dumplings, a fragrant lamb biryani, chicken tikka pizza, and chicken tandoori--all of which were excellent. We even ordered chicken karahi to go for dinner! We'll definitely be back whenever we're in the Johns Hopkins area again.

Indian food is tasty and generous portions. Best Indian food out of all the surrounding options…read more(Charles Village, Remington). They make it as spicy as requested and the food is flavorful, not oily. Great to have this option in Waverly.

This was our restaurant of choice for Baltimore Restaurant Week and it did NOT disappoint!! It's a…read moresmall, cozy, intimate spot that really makes you feel like you're being let in on a special dining experience, making it perfect for date night. The service is solid and the servers are quick to refill waters and clear the table The food is the star of this review. Their Baltimore Restaurant Week menu was a 7 course (!!) meal that was truly an experience and absolutely worth the price. My favorites were the chicken cutlets, the sorbet, and the white chicken curry. Honorable mention to the side dishes because we got refills and they were so good. When we first arrived, the restaurant was pretty busy, but as it got closer to closing it became much less crowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. This is a hidden gem dining experience in Hampden. I've already recommended it to friends and will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

This is my second time eat at The Verandah Kitchen, and this restaurant continues to impress me…read more This is definitely one of my favorite spots in the Baltimore area. I had the Kolhapuri Goat Curry & Gatlic this Naan bread, both of which are fantastic choices. The broth of the curry was nice and rich with a good level of spice, much of what a good curry should have. The goat itself had a bit more bones than I'd prefer, but overall even those were extremely tender & flavorful. Additionally I had used the Naan bread to help finish up the broth, which ended with a very satisfying comfort meal. The service & ambiance itself was also a pleasure. I personally prefer small establishments to avoid unnecessary noise while dining. Mix that with the incentive staff and you'll definitely enjoy yourself on your vist here, much like I did.

One of the best places I've found in so long, I even ordered twice in one day! Food is so…read moreflavorful, prices are great, and delivery came quick with no issues. Definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to give it a try! (Probably going to order again for dinner tonight!)

I've been craving Indian food and decided to try this place via delivery through GrubHub. I ordered…read moreshrimp pakora, butter chicken, which came with rice, and garlic naan. The food arrived hot and well packed. The shrimp were very tasty. Not much crispiness, but that is to be expected with delivery. The sauces that came with it were very delicious. I enjoyed the butter chicken. The chicken was perfectly tender and a good amount. The sauce could have used a bit more flavor in my opinion. I did order mild just to see what the baseline spice was, and would definitely go medium or more next time. The sauce was a nice consistency. The rice was well cooked, but no flavor on its own. I have been to some Indian spots in which the rice itself is very aromatic and flavorful with some spices cooked into it; this was more just basic rice. Still good with the butter chicken. The garlic naan was tasty! Overall, this was a decent spot! I'd order again and try a different spice level and some other menu items. Prices were fair for portions in my opinion.

Everything!! Was terrific Service was friendly…read moreFood was amazing Too full for dessert but staff said next time dessert on them

WOW! You guys were right. This has been on my list for a while after some other Yelpers recommended…read moreit and it did not disappoint. Food came out FAST, like 45 min for our whole meal. We got the Kale Chaat, amazing, still talking about it. Crispy kale, yogurt w/ mint, sweet and savory and crispy. Omg, you gotta get it, I want it again already! For dinner I got the chicken dumplings (momo) and my husband got the tandoori chicken. It was actually too much food! The momo was delish but the tandoori chicken was the star entree for sure. It came with a side of masala sauce which was so tasty to dip in. Everything was actually pretty reasonably priced as well. My only complaint is that it was freezing inside - lots of guests wore their coats! They had a ton of to go orders ready - I'd definitely do that in the future, but it is nice inside! One of my new favorite spots for sure, I'll be back.

A 3.5 but rounding up for local. Honestly, I hate buffets, but I did decently enjoy this lunch that…read moreI went to without understanding what I was doing. I had never tried Kumari in the past so I was excited to say something new and then learned upon sitting down that they offer buffet lunches on the weekends for about $18 all in. The service was really spectacular considering, and the tea was really delightful. Mango Lassi was too sweet. The space is quite large and they have seating on both sides of the restaurant. This is a no-frills restaurant and sometimes you have to grab silverware and napkins yourself but with two people working there and a restaurant full of people I thought the service was great. If you like a buffet, then I would very much recommend this place for you for Indian / Nepalese food.

My friends and I used to come here pretty frequently when I was a graduate student at Hopkins…read more Vaguely remember the food being great, and I used to look forward to the Masala chai. Came back for a weekend to show my husband around and thought it would be a good idea to check this place out again after so many years. Maybe the chef has changed or maybe my 25 year old had low standards - but the food wasn't good at all. Everything tasted just.. sweet. However, chai is still good and kheer wasn't too bad either. Still giving it 3 stars for all the good memories associated with it.

Food (Tikka Massala... I'm boring) was great. Service was solid. Prices on par with other Indian…read morerestaurants I have frequented.

Fresh, flavorful Indian fare, plus tasty American standards. Hard to find food this good at these…read moreprices!

Tried Akbar for takeout last night for the first time and I've gotta say, of all the Indian spots…read moreon Charles St, this is probably my least favorite. It's not that it was bad necessarily, other places nearby are just better in my opinion. We ordered two chicken tikka masalas, garlic naan, and paneer pakora. I was disappointed to see, upon returning home, that they only gave us one side of rice for two orders of chicken tikka. That seemed a little strange to me especially since each order of chicken tikka was almost $20. The sauce had nice flavor but the chicken was tough and didn't fall apart like others I've had in the past. I would've preferred butter chicken but couldn't find it on their menu - maybe I just overlooked it or they have it listed under another name? The paneer pakora was OK, the breading was super thick and not crispy enough. The mint cilantro chutney it came with was unexpectedly spicy. I can handle my spice but I've just never had green chutney have that much of a kick to it. I didn't try the naan but my boyfriend said he's had better. All together it was $60 which seemed a little steep for what we got. The inside is surprisingly cute though and they do offer a lunch buffet. Would I return? Probably not just given the other options in the area.

$15 dollar lunch buffet on a weekend? That's 3 stars of the 4 right there. But we happened upon…read morethis restaurant when we were in the area and stepped in for the lunch buffet. It wasn't an extensive offering but it had the classics. Chicken tikka masala, paneer saag,rice, pakora, etc. So it's both vegetarian and non vegetarian friendly. It was a little sad to see the place empty. In my opinion their lunch buffet is definitely worth checking out. Food tasted great and service was attentive.

Truly a hidden gem! My former student told me about this place and I have been hooked since! The…read morecustomer service is so friendly and welcoming. And it is consistent. The food takes a bit to cook but omg!!!! It is worth it!!! There are vegan options and the menu is detailed and straight to the point! We have ordered the chicken curry, samosas (so good!), naan, roti, tikka masala and Chana masala. And each meal has been 10/10!!! There is no place to sit inside but this is perfect grub for a date night in accompanied with your favorite film or tv show.

I picked up an excellent meal from this place on a Sunday afternoon recently. The restaurant is…read moretruly hidden in the back of a bodega in Remington. If you're not looking for it, you will not find it. You order through the same bulletproof glass where you can also buy cigarettes, so it's a unique experience. The food though. Wow. It was superb. The navarattan curry and murgh tikka were layered with flavor, the naan was crisp and soft, and the mango chutney was complex and almost jammy. Basically, this place is awesome. You should eat here. Be aware, though, that they cook everything to order and it is gonna take at least 30 minutes. This is a bodega, not a restaurant, so you're gonna have to find something to do while you wait.