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    Namaste India

    4.2 (347 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Garlic Naan, Papri Chaat (yum!), Chicken Tikka Masala (delicious), Plain Rice. ~$22 with UberEats deal.
    Janice H.

    Got the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan again and it did NOT disappoint. Naan was super flavorful and fluffy, and the chicken was very well marinated - tender and moist. Curry had just the right amounts of creaminess, acidity, and tomato flavor. Tried ras malai for the first time (comes in two little pieces) and I don't know what to think, but it's not bad. Hard to compare since I haven't tried it anywhere else.

    Hemalatha K.

    Delivery Order: Food was far better than some of the pricey South East Asian Restaurants I had ordered from recently. Biryani was decent enough, and the meat for a change, was tender. It's surprising how often it turns chewy and hard, when I order from some of the pricer places. Noodles and Samosas were quite good. I was pleasantly surprised.

    Tilapia Fish Curry
    Sellina Y.

    My husband and I are still ordering food for delivery or pick-up during this Covid-19 pandemic, especially since we have family members who are immune compromised. With that said , we branched out of our 3 mile radius for food delivery via UberEats to try out a different Indian food Restaurant. First off, food was packaged well, no spills/leaks. Food portions are on the smaller side. It's perfect for one meal, so there might not be any leftovers. We ordered the fish curry, and paid extra for salmon fish as opposed to tilapia. However, they gave me tilapia instead. Deduct one star! The Palak Paneer had 7 chunks of cottage cheese and the spinach sauce was very creamy . Our lamb biryani dish came with several pieces of lamb, no bones which is a plus. We would order consider dining at the restaurant in the future. Y bc

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    Emily D.

    Very well decorated and cozy atmosphere with friendly staff. Food is great. Love to come back!

    Lamb Biryani
    Nandana N.

    Took 80 minutes for the order to arrive. The delivery person was so sulky and rude, he was like you didn't pay when I showed him that I did, he left in a huff. What even! Coming to food, I seriously don't understand how this place has so many reviews. I ordered lamb biryani and chicken lollipop. The portions were great but the food was terrible, which is extremely sad. Both dishes were excessively swimming in oil, and not at all tasty. The less I say about the biryani the better. Eating a terrible biryani is more painful than a heartbreak and eating a terrible, expensive biryani much more so. What they lacked with taste, they made up for it with food coloring, when it comes to chicken lollipop. Will never order again.

    Lunch special Goat marsala
    Sy Y.

    If Yelp reviews ever required a title, I'd name this one 'Pleasantly surprised'. This establishment is located in the spot where Kinara used to be. Strip mall is on River road across the street from Whole foods market. Has decent size parking space for convenience of the patrons. Walked in expecting to have lunch buffet but, found out that buffets are only served between Friday thru Sunday. Server was quick to introduce the lunch menu so we decided to give it a try. Lunch menu was consisted of marsala dish with choices of different proteins. I chose goat for the protein and medium spiciness. Lunch was served and this was a pleasant surprise. Plating was nicely set and food was quite tasty. Appetizer, rice, crispy tortilla like chip and side dish of naan was served with 'fall off the bone' tenderness goat meat in thick marsala sauce. Goat was truly tender with great texture. Can't wait to return and try dinner menu in the near future.

    Valeria N.

    I hate the traffic in this area but one thing I cant complain is the abundance of great food. Another great find! Namaste was found on groupon and we decided to give it a try. The visit was pleasant and we got plenty of attention since the restaurant was empty (Tuesday dinner). For starters they bring out papadums, which are flat crunchy bread made out of lentils and fennel seeds, very fragrant and slightly spiced (gluten free!!!). You can break it and dip it in cilantro chutney or tamarind chutney. We had aloo chat for appetizer and it was great. The balance between spicy, sweet and tangy of chutneys was the perfect topping for the crunchy on the outside and soft and doughy on the inside aloo (potato) patty. My husband had the shrimp vindaloo. The regular spice was plenty. The amount of heat was high that left you sweating a bit but not high enough you could not taste the flavors on the dish. I had the special curry with chicken korma. The delicate cashew flavor of this dish was a surprise but a good one. I wish the korma was a little more moist, the meatballs were a bit dry in my opinion. Service was attentive and very knowledgable of what was and what wasn't gluten free. Everything is made to order.

    Desiree D.

    if i could give 5 stars just for the perfect service here, i would. All 3 of the staff members i had during my dinner, were absolutely friendly and warm. They were also very organized, the dishes came out in a timely fashion and my meal was amazing. The longer i was here, the more people came in to grab dinner also, but the staff handled the bigger crowd smoothly. Its rare that even 1 server is very nice, but at Namaste all 3 servers were welcoming and warm, something that is hard to find thesedays. I would come back just for the great service alone. As far as food, you are greeted with a selection of indian 3 chutney sauces to dip your fried cracker/bread into (forgive me i always forget the name of it!). Fresh water awaits also. As far as starters, i had the samosas. 2 large ones came on a plate, and they were made very well. they were stuffed to the shell and cooked well. As an entree i had the Malai Kofta - and i would highly suggest this to any vegetarian friendly friend of mine! It was my first time trying this dish, and it wont be my last. It comes with jasmine rice - plenty of refills which you will need because the curry/sauce itself is a large portion. inside of the curry/sauce youll see maybe 4 to 5 large paneer/potatoe balls. they are very filling, and have a strong paneer flavor. the sauce itself, i got with little spice since i am having stomach issues, but the flavor was just as good without the heat. its creamy and slightly sweet! the creamy cashew flavor comes through at first. A mango lassi came along with me for the whole meal - very smooth, but thick i also was allowed many refills as i could get. however, i was almost full to a tipping point after everything i just ate. despite, how full i may have been - a dessert is always a must! the rasmalai was good, a bit on the small side for a desert, but i loved the coldness of the milk and the freshness of the indian cheese. it was a nice way to end a perfect dinner.

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    great service, great food. The was excellent, very helpful explaining the different dishes on the the menu.

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    We've been going to Namaste for years -- we love it! The Samosa Chaat, naan, and chicken tandoor are some of our favorites.

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    Food is outstanding, some of the best Indian I've ever had. Great Korma, Vindaloo, and Tandoori.

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    2 years ago

    not like it was before naan & meat were poor quality. this used to be my go to place but will have to switch.

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    I have the goat curry, it is the best, my wife love there butter chicken, we will come again.

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    Ask the Community - Namaste India

    Is this the same restaurant as Namaste Himalayan also on Yelp?

    Yes it’s same restaurant, we moved to 880 River Rd opposite to Whole Foods.

    Hi what dishes do you serve at the lunch buffet? Thank you.

    Chicken tikka masala, goat curry, palak paneer, Daal, Veg Biryani, Aloo jeera, Soup, Dosa, Bada, Veg tandoori, chicken tandoori Naan and dessert. Any special requests, the manager is usually glad to include in a future buffet if it is a popular dish.

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    4.6(67 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    Vegetarian friendly
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    Today at 11:30 my brother-in-law, and I walked into GULB Indian restaurant for the first time I…read morewalked in the bar door. He walked into the main door, beautiful bar. The restaurant was impeccably I mean, impeccably clean maybe that has something to do with the fact that the point of the owners was in the military we were greeted with a friendly. How are you? I said I'm hungry. He laughed. We were seated quickly menus were presented multiple choices. After some deliberation we settled on the Lamb with red peppers and onions and Indian spices, the biryani goat and the eggplant dish with Indian spices the base of the eggplant was a curry base. After about 10 minutes, the food arrived. My first glance was there's not hardly any food on the table, but the copper bowls that the food was served in were deep. We also ordered the garlic chili naan the biryani goat was absolutely impeccably over the top. The rice was individual kernels. incredible saffron infused with subtle spices, which I was not able to ascertain their origin , but they were harmoniously balanced in taste the goat melted in your mouth. There were a few bones, and of course, I like to eat meat off the bones I was in hog heaven, and then reached for the Lamb, red bell pepper and onion with Indian spices I had asked for medium heat, and thank goodness they gave us yogurt to soothe the small fire in my mouth. The limb was very well seasoned. When you took a bite of the lamb, bell pepper and onion it was a crescendo of all of these spices going off in your mouth and the vegetables had a nice subtle crisp crunch to them. Which even added more texture to the bite, we also had the garlic chili naan which came out hot. It was absolutely spectacular tender, warm, chewy subtle chili spice nice background garlic notes with Mortgage. Could you ask for. As we paid the bill and walked out I turned around and noticed that they had received the best Indian food award in Fresno for 2025 and I must tell you it's the best I've ever had in Fresno if you are a Indian food lover this place is a must my first bite of the food I use the word wow and that's how I judge over the top food. If I don't say well, then it may not bring me back. This will be my favorite Indian place to go to. in Fresno. This review is a wrap.

    I've been here a couple of times and have had great experiences each visit…read more The last time I came, I ordered the Tandoori Chicken Tikka ($17.99), which comes with rice. The chicken was really juicy and flavorful, and they give a generous portion, which is always appreciated. I've also had the Gulab Special before, which includes your choice of a starter, main course, and dessert starting at $23.99. It's a very filling deal and a great value. This is my go-to spot when I'm craving Indian food, and I would highly recommend it. * Street parking

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    Veda - Samosa

    Veda

    4.5(150 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    Veda 10 Jay St…read more Tenafly, NJ 07670 Papadum Basket Chicken Tikka Masala Garlic Naan This contemporary Indian restaurant is located in the heart of Tenafly, NJ. A supervisor from my job recommended this location and he was right on point. The interior had a nice ambiance and the dining tables had a uniform set up with attractive tablecloths. It was a relief that a spoon was automatically included with the silverware; most restaurants only provide a fork & knife. Papadum Basket: This complimentary appetizer was an excellent start to the meal. The sabudana papad is a bubble wafer with an appearance identical to styrofoam. The traditional papadum is a flat lentil base crisp that kind of reminds me of a flattened looseleaf. Although the shapes of these wafers have different appearance, their taste is superior. They both have a light, crispy texture. A side of spiced tomato chutney compliments the snack. Because the starter tasted this good, I easily predicted the main course was going to be a home run. Chicken Tikka Masala: Chicken is diced into square cubes and smothered in creamy tomato sauce. The sauce was hot & creamy and the chicken was tender. It is one of the most popular dishes in the restaurant. Also included is a side of basmati rice. While I was eating, I ran out and the server gave me another portion. There was no up charge for the second helping. Do not confuse this plate with their "butter chicken" entrée. Although chicken tikka masala is also referred to as butter chicken, the two entrees on this restaurant are not identical. Butter chicken is served in slices and the sauce is different. I asked a server about the difference between the two plates; he told me he was a new hire and did not know the answer. I truly appreciated his honesty and was grateful he got another waiter to assist me instead of trying to answer it without the proper knowledge. Garlic Naan: The naan is the perfect side dish to order with the chicken. It is great for dipping into the sauce. It still tastes excellent on its own because of its soft texture. The up charge is the same whether you order original or garlic flavor. As a bonus, this Indian restaurant is BYOB. If you did not bring any wine or malt liquor, two wine & spirit shops are located footsteps away on Washington St. and Tenafly Rd. This was a perfect dining experience, from the ambiance of the restaurant to the entire meal. The servers were very efficient and it's definitely a great location for family gatherings, date night, or any other event. #veda #contemporaryindiancuisine #chickentikkamasala #vedatenaflynj

    Stopped in for lunch and had a truly excellent experience from beginning to end. The service was…read morefriendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--one of those meals where everything just clicks. The Spinach Soup was a great opener--smooth, well-seasoned, and full of bright, comforting flavor. Shrimp Balchao was the highlight. Sautéed with ginger, garlic, and tamarind, it delivered a perfect mix of heat, tang, and richness. Bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. The Garlic Naan came out fresh from the tandoor--soft, lightly charred, and packed with garlic. Ideal for soaking up all the sauces. Mutter Paneer, with tender paneer and green peas in a spiced masala, was creamy and fragrant without feeling too heavy. A classic dish executed really well. Nani's Chicken Curry featured tender chicken simmered in a flavorful blend of spices and onions, with rich, layered flavors that built with each bite. Final Take: A standout lunch with great service and thoughtfully prepared dishes. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and full of flavor. Definitely a spot I'll return to.

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    Essence Of Kesar - Malai kofta, dap makhani, butter chicken, Rogan josh

    Essence Of Kesar

    4.2(74 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    Now: Pawan. Our server was the real deal. Warm without being performative, attentive without…read morehovering, and his menu recommendations were genuinely perfect. But here's the moment that sealed it: we'd had a long morning and asked, somewhat sheepishly, if they could make us chai, which isn't even on the menu. Without missing a beat, they made it. Hot, proper chai, just because we needed it. That's not service. That's hospitality. He made a full, buzzing restaurant feel intimate and that's rare. Essence of Kesar is the kind of place Englewood should be very proud of. Go. Ask for Pawan.

    The decor was indian inspired inside which was nice however the space is small. Personally it was…read morelacking the fine dining atmosphere experience. They have some tables outside when it's nice out. They originally asked us to wait as no tables were available but then sat us at the table that was open. There seemed to be confusion but we were glad to be seated quickly as we didn't have reservations. For appetizers we got the spicy spinach and kale chaat which was crunchy, spicy, and flavorful. Also, ordered the tandoori chicken momo which were decent but would have liked them a little more spicy. For entree, I ordered the old Delhi butter chicken with bullet naan. I would say at first I thought it was just okay and that could be from the flavors in my mouth from the appetizer because when I had left over the next day I enjoyed it alot more. My friend ordered the lobster moilee for which the curry part was delicious, flavorful and spicy. Wish they had that coastal Indian curry with chicken. For dessert we got Chandni Chowk Ki Rabadi Jalebi as this was recommended from waitress but I would skip it unless your jalebi lover which I am not. It really sweet and milk reduces that a little bit of it but also milk aspect is confusing as traditionally we don't have that with milk. For a drink, I got mango lassi which was mediocre. My friend got some limeade drink which was sour as expected. This place I believe is byob.

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    3.7(7 reviews)
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    Bergen county lacks in terms of Indo-Chinese food. This recently opened restaurant is good addition…read morein edgewater. Somethings were hit some miss. We tried veg. Momo - okay-ish. Lacked flavor and filling was too much cabbage. The sauce was really good though. Paneer Manchurian was perfect balance of flavors, loved it. It comes with side of rice. We also ordered famous Hakka noodles, these were the best we have had so far. They had that perfect wok charred flavor. Like other asian places, they offer chili paste on the table so you can customize your dishes. They have about 6-7 tables, but overall it's more like a take out place. The owner is a nice guy. He offered hot tea as we waited for food. Food took sometime, which we did not mind at all.

    I never review this low so if im reviewing this low, theres a reason. We were looking for some desi…read morechinese, had heard about this place so decided to give it a try. Its a very small restaurant, limited seating. Hot and sour soup was good, and chicken lollipop was ok ( could use more flavor) . Now for the entres: We got the sczechuan chicken , chicken chili dry and the hakka noodles. We thought it would be strips or cubes of chicken battered but this was not the case. The entrees both use a meatball type of thing as the protein, and was not good at all. The portion of the dishes was so small. The chili dry had more of black pepper taste than anything. There was also a plastic taste in it ( im assuming they store the sauce in a plastic container ?) The sczechuan chicken had a tangy and strange flavor. The hakka noodles had absolutely no flavor but the only thing with a decent portion. Awful food, so mad we spent $75 here ( which is so not appropriate for the location and food). So disappointed.

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    4.0(96 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    My husband and I have been on a hunt for a local, dependable Indian spot, and I think we may have…read morefound our winner. Insofar as the roti resembled the buttery, flaky layers of a white roti, this was a pleasant order. The roti here are made with whole wheat, which made for a grittier texture that felt...healthy, for all the good and bad of that word. But they were sufficiently buttery, which always helps things. And minor quibbles aside, this was still a fantastic vessel to scoop out every last smear of the tikka masala sauce. Clearly, we liked the chicken tikka masala. With a fragrant, velvety sauce and large chunks of tender chicken, after a few bites of this dish, I found myself announcing to the table, "I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't like Indian food." The chana masala - our other entree - was a little more muted and tomato-forward, but still fantastic. It feels strange to leave praise for rice, but judging from the sheen at the bottom of our rice dish, I suspect they melted and mixed some butter to it (which, again, no complaints here). Service was chill on a Sunday afternoon. Beyond taking our order and dropping off our food, we weren't bothered during our meal (which is the just-right level of attention I generally want from a place). The space is a little run-down but homey, and there's only street parking, but I've never had trouble finding spots here.

    Service was a bit awkward, not sure why. Food was expensive, Chicken Tikka Masala was tasty, and…read moregood portion size, but expensive at $20 and there was no lunch specials. Naan is extra at $4-5 a piece too. Not coming back.

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