This is the best Indian food I've ever eaten. I especially love that. It is entirely vegan. You can bring non-vegans here and they will not even register that they're not having meat. It is that good. I also love the staff and owner; he is extremely sweet and he will tell you all about the dishes. There are actually an incredible number of dishes. The place is tiny but if you can get a table, it's nice. They do great takeout especially their lunch specials. read more

I ordered the lunch special for takeout, and I appreciated the variety of dishes I got to try for a great price. The portion was large, but the naan was under baked and slightly raw in the middle. read more

Very good Indian cuisine but even the requested "non-spicy" is Very spicy and did cause diarrhea that burned equally as much upon exit as it did while eating! But other people enjoyed it for days with no issues. There needs to be plain white rice (thats not yellow from presumably saffron aka heavy metals) and we needed extra plain paneer cheese & plain yogurt (no carrots) is needed with All sauce on the side. It tastes good but be careful if you're not used to this. -- Im curious to know the ingredients but I probably would not eat it if i saw that as I dislike prepared food in grocery store due to ingredients listed. read more

Namaste Garden - Yummy but it burns mouth and upon exit! 1. Plain Naan, yogurt sauce. 6. Paneer Masala - Indian Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

I ordered delivery through DoorDash. The only problem I had was they did not include silverware so eating was a little difficult but luckily it was just me. The food was delish! I did not take any photos because I was too busy stuffing my face using naan instead of a fork! read more

We met the two chef-brothers and their recipe-creating father at their new restaurant. We were so happy with their food that it took restraint not to hug them. I'm not kidding. Within the first few bites of food, we knew - they're gonna need a bigger place. Sure enough, we got there about 5:30 p.m. and by 6 they were packed, inside and outside. Even in the nearby college town of Burlington, Vermont, most of their restaurants close at 9, even on Saturday nights (Why???). Before finding Namaste Garden, we spent 2 days eating bland, poorly cooked restaurant food until we resorted to eating better food from a local supermarket. And then we found this restaurant - we ate so many dishes and took nearly the same order to go. We had Shahi Thali, a combination of great dishes, rice, bread, etc. We don't eat meat or dairy and the chefs accommodated us. Their saag was the best I've ever had. Their Dal Makani, Dal Tarka, Rajma curry and Chana curry were just the best. (Sorry Broward county chefs, these guys really are better - I'm watching out for lightning right now.) We lived off of their food for the next few days - morning and night - and regretfully tossed the remaining few leftovers. It was delicious. If I lived nearby, I'd eat there every day. The chefs were so humble for their talent and their father was proud of the results of his recipes. This family knows flavor and how to best represent the food of their ancestors. They also respect their guests and happily make vegan, vegetarian and mildly spiced dishes. We miss them. I mean it. Of all the people, places and experiences we had, we miss this family and their wonderful food. I've considered asking them to ship an order to me, but I don't believe they're set up to do that yet. They're still grappling with the fact that, after a few months, their new place is already not big enough. read more

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Great food, friendly staff. An awesome place for take out or simple done in. I get the swag paneer usually, but everything is good.

The food was exceptional and the service was outstanding. We didn't even have our coats off and we were greeted with the biggest smiles! They made us feel so welcome. He explained all the food and even brought my husband masala tea which he just loved. We will definitely be back and highly recommend! read more

Namaste Garden - Junior Thalli - Indian Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

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There are many vegetarian Indian restaurants in Burlington area and this is among those. While we were on vacation here, I alternated between this place and Aroma. I liked the food and delivery was always prompt. read more

The food is soooo good!!!!! Everyone that works there is so friendly and attentive. The ambiance/energy of the restaurant feels like family is feeding you their home recipes and cares that you enjoy the food. The server even gave us advice to order less because we were ordering a lot and he was right lol! I love honest businesses. We're vegan and almost everything on the menu is able to be made vegan. We'll be back! read more

First visit. We ordered three entrees and naans. The distinct levels of spiciness were very evident and just as ordered. No error in the whole order. And ready for pickup in 15 minutes. Great menu selection. Excellent value. Courteous staff. We loved our meals and will go back soon! read more

Best Indian food I've had in 5 years! Allergy friendly and knowledgeable server able to accommodate all special requests. Many items on the menu are vegan or can be made vegan, and multiple gluten free options. Service is great and the establishment is clean and welcoming. Everything was tasty with a good amount of spice - they prepare heat on an "Indian" scale so if you order spicy hot, be prepared to drink a lot of mango lassi! Prices are very reasonable and our order of 7 items came to only $30. A definite repeat! read more

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My wife and I were in Essex looking to visit our friends at Nagueños Filipino diner. They were unfortunately closed, so we decided to try Namaste Garnden next door and man, we were not disappointed. We were greeted warmly by one of the brothers that run the place, he was very nice and helpful with showing us the menu. Very humble and grateful to have us in his restaurant. The menu is very large and has a lot of yummy things to choose from, some I am familiar with, some I am not. The gentleman helping us was very helpful. We had the samosa chat, the paneer masala mughlai, another dish with yellow curry and house made dumplings as well as garlic naan. Everything was very delicious and bursting with good Indian flavors and spices. Food was fresh and well prepared. We will definitely eat here again when we get the chance. Highly recommend! Namaste and thank you! A family-run gem! read more

Fantastic! Can't wait to return to try Other dishes! Everything was so tasty. Home made cheese was delicious! Highly recommend the Saag! Try a little desert too! read more

Namaste Garden - Yummy! - Indian Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

Delicious, vegan surprise! A friend and I stopped in for a light bite and something warm to drink on a freezing day. The appetizers were delicious, the service was prompt and attentive and the masala tea was so good! read more

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Amazing Indian food! Was so happy to discover this vegetarian restaurant and every dish I tried was so tasty and authentic. Went back two days in a row. Owners are helpful and friendly. Highly recommended this restaurant. read more

I felt like I'd died & gone to heaven, as I dug into the bhindi masala. This dish consists of okra and still-crunchy onions - and flavortown! So different than the mushy dishes commonly on offer at Indian restaurants. The 100% vegetarian menu seems to go on for miles. You will have a very hard time deciding. We got some papadam to start, which is available as-is or topped with a tasty garnish of crunchy vegetables, crumbled cheese, and tamarind sauce. We got aloo paratha which was fabulous, oily, with the distinct taste of potatoes. My husband got a curry which he ordered "hot". The waitress apologetically asked if he wanted "American hot" or "Indian hot" and he wisely chose American. It was just right for him, too hot for me. I got my dish mild, and they did not disappoint. Getting the heat level right is very important at places like this. The dining room is drafty, with no vestibule and a door that won't always close too easily. This is not unimportant in Vermont in January. Yet we didn't even mind, we were so full of hot tasty food. The service was above & beyond friendly. read more

The food was top notch. We got paneer masala, chole bhature and kadhi chawal. The kadhi was the best we have ever had. The service was so good and the chef/owner was very hospitable. This is a must try! read more

Vegetarians beware! If you're used to one or two boring options to choose from on a menu you may face data overload here. Everything at Namaste Garden is vegetarian and delicious. We stopped here enroute to Montreal and greatly enjoyed our dinners. The soups, tomato and hot-and-sour were hot, hearty, and tasty. I will warn readers that their food is definitely spicy. I'm normally a "hot" guy at Indian restaurants, got the "medium" here, and my mouth was on fire. Good fire, but fire. After the soups we had Gohbi Manchurian, which is cauliflower and my buddy ordered the Matar Mushroom. Both were definitely spicy but had a lot of flavor. We got an order of naan to help with the heat and that also made a difference. Namaste Gardens is fairly small, I think I counted 7 tables, but we were seated without issue. I also found the wait staff excellent. Very friendly and had good suggestions for us. If you like spicy foods and are in the Burlington area, try this place out. read more

Excellent meal during my first visit. I wanted to try every dish. I look forward to returning for more.. read more

We are from out of town and we stumbled across this restaurant while here visiting our son. I am a lover of Indian food, having eaten it all over the US and in UK. The food here was wonderful and the staff was super friendly. We had three different entrees plus appetizers which we shared. Everything was tasty! We met the chef as he came out to check if we were happy with our choices - very friendly and clearly enthusiastic about his creations. Highly recommended! read more

Everything is always amazing when we come here. Hands down the best Indian food I've had in a very long time. Ingredients and dishes always taste fresh and everyone in there is super friendly. We love talking with the family when we come by. read more

We discovered Namaste Garden this past June and have been back several times. We love Indian food and Namaste Garden is excellent. The food, service, spice levels, indoor/outdoor dining options and their commitment to making dishes vegan keep us coming back. We always try something new ....today Aloo Chat (amazing!). Our favorite staples- saga tofu and baingan bharta. Everyone who works here is so friendly and accommodating. I have a severe mango allergy and they are careful to prepare and serve the dishes. My spouse eats non-vegan and always loves the food options as well and looks forward to the meal. Try it and you won't be disappointed! Libby and Keith Dunbar, Essex, VT read more

Namaste Garden - Indian Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

The food was great. The place is very small. We stopped after the eclipse to wait out traffic (that didn't work) so it was quite busy. Took awhile to get service, but hey we're very friendly. Ambiance was a bit noisy but very friendly. Very simple decor read more

I am so happy that we found the Namaste Garden restaurant! It is a great place to go and take family and friends. The food is delicious - looks appealing and is fresh and always served at a perfect temperature. You can eat at the restaurant or get a carryout either way you will be pleased. The staff are great too - competent and friendly making it a very pleasant place to while away part of the day. I highly recommend Namaste Garden to you. Enjoy! read more

Checked out this spot today and I'm so glad I did! The staff was very friendly and the food was awesome. Really great menu too. Check it out! read more

Namaste Garden - Ahloo Gobi (curry with potatoes and cauliflower) - Indian Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

This restaurant in Essex Junction is vegetarian, and most items can easily be made vegan. Good-tasting and consistent food offerings.

The most amazing experience tonight! From our food to the staff. We haven't ventured out much for food, but we don't have to anymore because this place was great. I would give 10 stars if I could. Delicious food and our server was the most friendly person I've ever met! read more

This place has quickly become my go-to for enjoyable good food! Extensive menu which is fun to explore, wonderful flavors, good selection of Indian drinks and deserts. Gotta keep going back to sample new things :-) read more

We were so hungry on our road trip it was rainy we stumbled upon this cute restaurant on the way to Boston. The food and service were amazing. The owners were super friendly and welcoming. Overall excellent place to grab a quick bite to eat! read more

Great service and delicious food! We got our food so quickly and it's an amazing place for vegetarian's!! read more

Namaste Garden - a table full of food - Indian Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

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Quality service and the food is delicious. Menu is a little overwhelming. So many options. Will definitely be back.

Amazing desi food. We had the chole, which was perfect. But the Kadhi was the best we have ever had. The service was fantastic. Would highly recommend it if you want high quality Indian food. read more

Every time I eat here I leave full and with left overs. The prices & portions are solid. The service is kind, prompt and helpful.

I've ordered from here several times and this is by far the best Indian I've ever had in Vermont- and I have lived in India so I know what is authentic Indian. read more

Excellent food. Spice level was exactly as described. Service was efficient and friendly. We ordered takeout but would definitely eat in next time. Veggie pakoras are a must, along with the naan. This is our new Indian spot. read more

My mother in law and I stumbled onto this family owned business. Kindness and food delicious we had the eggplant and the chick pea with rice and naan. Food was tasty and filling. We will be back to try the yellow lentil dish ! read more

This restaurant is so good! We ordered take out online but the inside is super cute and I would love to eat in some day. Staff seemed super friendly. Food was ready on time, easy pick up and it was so delicious. I can't wait to try more! read more

5 stars! This is now my favorite Indian place in the city. Their soups are fantastic and make sure to try the dosa. The menu is so good you won't know what to order. Oh - and they're really nice! read more

Exceptional dishes with extraordinary tastes! Served by an attentive, lovely family. Very accommodating for a vegan palate. Generous portions with standouts being the Appetizer Platter and the Plain Saag which was anything but plain! read more

Excellent and authentic! I can't believe I'm saying this about an Indian restaurant in Vermont. The food here is as legitimate as can be, it's not the best I've had but it is the BEST in Vermont. You get everything from dosas to punjabi specials like channa bhature. The only catch is, it's all vegetarian. I'm okay with that, if you really can't stand the paneer, grill some chicken and throw them into the curries. And best of all, they serve traditional Indian sweets in the restaurant. Friendly staff, convenient location. Check this place out. read more