My mom and I had the pleasure of dining at Namaste Indian Restaurant in Franklin, Tennessee last night, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. We were immediately impressed by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and decided to enjoy the beautiful outdoor seating on a perfect evening. The patio was comfortable, relaxing, and added such a lovely touch to our meal. The highlight was undoubtedly their wonderful buffet. It was fresh, flavorful, and had an incredible variety of authentic Indian dishes that satisfied every craving. What really made the experience special was watching the guy at the grill making fresh crepes (dosas) right in front of us--hot, crispy, and perfectly prepared. It added such a fun, interactive element to the buffet and made everything taste even better knowing it was made to order. The service was attentive and friendly, the flavors were bold and delicious, and the overall value for such a high-quality spread was outstanding. Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, Namaste delivers an exceptional experience. read more

Namaste Indian Restaurant And Bar - Where Tradition Meets Innovation - Indian Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I've seen this location rotate over the years as various Indian restaurants, and it seemed none of them seemed to stick. I was excited to try it, and Namaste did not disappoint! The inside is decorate with colorful garlands and a beautiful mural. The waitstaff were incredibly kind, helpful, and great personalities - we loved them! For instance, we hoped for some chai, and although they originally said they ran out, they later came with fresh cups for us :) The food was equally great -- strong flavors, great spice levels. My only note would be that the appetizers were a smaller quantity of food for its higher price. The mains were fairly priced though. Would definitely recommend! read more

Namaste Indian Restaurant And Bar - Palak/Saag (GF) + Malai Kofta (VEG) + Tikka Masala (GF) - Indian Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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I went to the lunch buffet today and was pleasantly surprised by the flavor and price. The lunch buffet was only $14 and the food was flavorful. They had a multitude of chicken and veggie options like chicken tikka masala and chicken curry and tanddori chicken. It would have been nice to have some pescatarian options and spinach. They also had feuit and some type of dish with yoguurt and rice. It is definitely worth trying, but note that the options are limited. read more

Namaste Indian Restaurant And Bar - Indian Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

My wife and I decided to eat lunch here. We ate off the buffet and unfortunately we didn't care for it. We love Indian food and have ate at several restaurants. This was disappointing. We will not be returning. It might be better ordering off the menu. read more

Very impressed! My coworker and I decided to grab Indian for lunch and we were not disappointed! We both ordered the Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan, hefty portions of rice and entree! I was so satisfied, I was able to make this into 3 meals! I have no complaints! I cannot wait to dine inside one day, it's beautifully decorated very bright and bonus there is a buffet inside as well! There are booths and tables whatever you might prefer! Cannot wait to come again! read more

One of our new favorite Indian restaurants! We went between lunch and dinner; just missing the lunch buffet. It was nice and quiet, but enjoyable. The naan was pure perfection. I loved the green chili naan and the garlic cheddar naan. The mint sauce was absolutely my favorite to dip it in. The meat trio I ordered was perfectly cooked and while described as an appetizer, I found it to be perfect sized and came home with leftovers. The service was outstanding. They do have a robot to serve, but we only saw it once. Not a huge fan of that. Oh well! The food made up for a robot! I will absolutely come back! read more

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Great food excellent service I like the ambience and environment. I loved getting the garlic cheese naan, it was so delicious!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE. We stopped in Nashville for the night and needed gluten free options for my wife and mother in law. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for some authentic Indian food. We had it doordashed and it came to our place so fast and it was still piping hot! 10/10 read more

Such a great spot! I tried their lunch buffet, which meant I could try a variety of items. While I've had a lot of Indian food, it was nice to be able to try some new things! The staff greeted us open arrival and was very kind as well! read more

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Best buffet place where you get everything at one stop. They have veg, non- veg , snacky items, chats , desserts. Namaste also has dosa nights over the week days. Mushroom pepper fry is a must try , I am not a mushroom person but it took me with surprise. They have a nice outdoor seating in summers. The ambience is good and parking lot is huge so we get it with less hassle. Service is good and staff is really friendly. read more

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The food was excellent, spiced perfectly and the service was very hospitable. I was driving through town, craving Indian food and happened to see, on Yelp, that Namaste was close by. I called to check if they had the buffet that day and if it was still open, they confirmed and told me come on in. The food was some of the best Indian food I have had, ever. Considering it was on their lunch buffet makes it even more impressive. I saw a negative review that someone felt like they were not treated well due to not being Indian, I had the opposite experience. The staff were wonderfully welcoming and hospitable. Excellent place! read more

Namaste Indian Restaurant And Bar - Sampling of a few items from the lunch buffet - Indian Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Got the briyani special and it was SO MUCH FOOD. We did carry out and had plenty of leftovers! read more

Namaste Indian Restaurant And Bar - PANEER BIRYANI BB - Indian Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Food was delicious, but if you're not an Indian customer, good luck trying to get the service. This place seems to have a lot of regular customers. My son and I were there on a Saturday night for over 50 minutes before we finally got our food and that's because I yelled at them. They sat 5 Indian customers after us and they all get their food before we did. The server was very apologetic. It's just hard to rate it 4-5stars when you had to watch 5 tables that came after you got their food before you did. If this place gets the service part right, it would definitely have been a 4-4.5 stars for me because the food is delicious and one of the servers very polite. read more

Namaste Indian Restaurant And Bar - Indian Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Had the lunch buffet. It was super super spicy that our family had to switch to curd rice and ice cream after the first serving off the buffet. We gave a feedback to one of the waiters, he didn't seem to care and walked away. I gave feedback to another, and he seemed to think this is normal spice level. I told him that I have been here in the past and that I normally consume high level of hot/spicy food at home, but the buffet food was too much for me. He did not acknowledge nor said he will give any feedback to the kitchen staff. I will not be returning to this place again. read more

I absolutely love the buffet. The food is a little spicy for me. However it's still really good. I enjoyed all of the dishes.

Been coming here for many years. It's always been great. The latest ownership has done a fantastic job of re-vandalizing. Highly recommended for Indian buffet read more

Namaste Indian Restaurant And Bar - Buffet! Best in town for Indian one of my regulars - Indian Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

The worst Indian food I have ever had. Stale naan, hard tiny old vegetables, watery chickpeas. Everything tasted old, nothing fresh. And $60 for 3 bad, phony tasting items( including tip). Never ever again. And I sent back the old, stale naan which you replaced with a tasteless one! This review is about the entire meal. Bad food, period. read more

The service was great. Very attentive. The food took a little bit longer than I expected but it was very good. The cheese naan with added garlic was perfectly made. The lamb tikka masala was also very good. The samosa appetizer I was ok but I wouldn't order it again. Overall I would come back read more

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I honestly could not give a resteraunt higher praise. The food is excellent and I recommend exploring the menu for dishes that would push you out of your comfort zone. Ask a ton of questions too as the staff could not be more friendly and passionate about the food they are serving. If your in Franklin definitely give this place a try read more

Love this place. Highly recommend. Friendliest staff and authentic taste! Definitely a staple if you're in the Nashville area.

I was delighted to discover that the family that runs my favorite Indian to-go place, Cafe India (Franklin, TN), has picked up this place. This particular venue had previously changed hands multiple times in the past 3 yrs. Previously going by Hydrabad Cafe(?) and Persis. The current owner, Uday was busy cooking in the back when I arrived during their Lunch Buffet (11am-2:30pm). As the heart and soul of the place, he's highly involved and keeps standards high. Food: The food was outstanding. A level above in terms of quality. My favorite, outside of the stereotypical Butter Chicken, was the Veg Korma, Roganjosh and this amazing desert called Dudh Dulari, which was lightly milky and had pineapple pieces and other fruits that were shredded. I highly enjoyed it! Service: The staff are all incredibly nice, attentive and work almost *too* hard :p Ambiance: The music and decore were all authentic without being too much. Misc: The bathrooms were clean and smelled good! I highly recommend a visit on a normal time, and definitely to the buffet to get a sample of many of the things they have to offer. read more

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This place serves amazing food and the staff are incredibly friendly. I have tried their Buffet several times and love how they vary the dishes so we can try different things. For evening reservations I have tried several dishes from the menu, all have been excellent with the Vindaloo being my own personal favorite. read more

Namaste, buenos dias, greetings. All the above are the warm welcome you get upon coming into Namaste. Chock-full of wall decor, Indian favorites, small bites, and big shareable portions. The staff is ready to give you something off the menu and customize to meet your needs. Drop by hungry and leave happy. read more

First time at this new restaurant. What happened? We loved Bombay Bistro when it was at this very location years ago especially for Sunday Buffet! I met my friends there for an evening meal. I ordered an eggplant dish with mild spice. Ouch--It was still quite spicy for mild but edible. It seemed rather mushy and greasy. The waiter had much to be desired. It seemed difficult for him to understand our order/English at times and his accent was rather thick so also hard for us to understand. Anyway, we repeatedly had to ask for missing items on our order once served- lack of service on his part as he was at other tables. The robot brought the forgotten items to our table!:). I loved the rice. I ordered Apollo Fish to go. It didn't look nor taste like I thought it would once I got home. It was soft chunks with the typical red spicy sauce. The manager was very nice and gave us a complimentary dessert which was tasty. I am Not interested in returning. I was disappointed based on my past Indian food restaurants. I'll stick to less expensive buffets instead of overpriced confusing-sounding dishes on a four-page menu. I am not from India which would have helped to identify all the dishes on the menu. A few pictures of food dishes would help. I give it two stars for decor and cleanliness! Beware ---they added their own tip after the grand total. That wasn't expected. We were a party of six--large group I guess??Service and food were not what I expected. Check out the Health scores above. :(. read more

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The food was delicious - every dish....they even had a robotic waiter deliver part of it. The customer service was next level. When leaving I almost dropped my leftovers bag and two staff members rushed over to catch it for me and assist me in replacing a rice container I damaged in my attempt to not drop it. read more

Wife and I went there for an early dinner on Sunday. The food was without a doubt the best Indian food I have tried in the Nashville-Franklin area and I have tried a lot. Great service, nice atmosphere, and every dish we had was a 10! You gotta try it. read more

This is the real deal, pun intended. The food is quite authentic, hands down some of the best Indian cuisine I've ever had and I've been to many places. The best cooking Is always when you sit down at someone's house, well this is just like that. They use the best spices and ingredients. The staff is always so friendly and helpful with whatever you need. The prices are sooo reasonable....it could be double and we would be happy to pay. Love love love!!!! read more

New place in town, so we checked it out with no Yelp reviews to go off of ... GREAT decision! Lunch buffet was only $12.99 About a dozen options on the day that we went; food was fresh and delicious, and the Mango Lassi was very nice read more

The New Year's Day buffet was so delicious. The spicy eggplant dish, fried mushrooms and goat biryani were my favorite. Definitely give this place a try. So excited to find a great Indian restaurant! This place is clean, friendly and they continued to replenish the food regularly. read more

My friends and I came on Christmas Eve and it was our first time ever having Indian food. Yuri was our server and the service was excellent! He gave us recommendations for us to try and share dishes. The food was delicious and we will definitely be coming back here and spreading the word of this restaurant. read more

Tasty food and amazing service. Great environment for a night out with friends and family. Definitely coming back to get the Paneer Sizzler and chicken tikka read more

I asked for mild and the food was too spicy I ended up throwing the whole meal away. Total waste of money! Also requested a drink and got a drink is a Styrofoam cup!!! I have no idea if the delivery guy spit in it or not since it had no seals on it! That also went in the trash read more

Huge bell pepper allergy. Ordered Chicken Tika Marsala - please see in the description, NO mention of bell peppers. Manager offered a replacement order - hope they make it right. It's been our go to restaurant. I'll move the star rating once they make it right. I've never have had bell pepper in Chicken Tika Marsala. read more

Absolutely delicious lunch buffet! Price is 12.99 Monday-Thur and $16.99 weekend, and kids under 5 eat free. Kids 5-12 are 8.99-10.99 depending on weekday vs weekend. So many vegetarian and vegan options, also chai tea included! Lots of spicy and non spicy options. We will definitely come back again! Very authentic food and restaurant was extremely clean and well maintained. Bathrooms also very clean! 10/10! read more

Namaste Indian Restaurant And Bar - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Service is excellent!! Very helpful in explaining your options and making recommendations. Food is outstanding! Great flavors. You can request various spice (heat) levels based on your personal taste. Dessert was delicious! The owner stopped by the table and could not have been a nicer person. Please give this new restaurant a try, you will not be disappointed!!!! read more

Kept me waiting for an order. Staff kept telling me "10 more minutes" 10 minutes would pass. 10 more minutes.

outstanding Indian food, excellent service! every dish was fresh, wonderful spices and cooked perfectly! highly recommend!

Fantastic food!! The sweetest staff! 10/10 would recommend! The ambiance is immaculate! Such a fun atmosphere!

We had the lunch buffet, and it was quite good. I appreciated that the naan was on the buffet line. And that it was y the 'usual' Indian buffet fare. read more

We tried a large variety and each was delicious. Portions were a bit too large but I'm sure no one will complain about that. Service was prompt and each server took the time to explain and make recommendations. The only neg was the amount of time it took to receive the check. Granted, it was near closing time and that can be hectic for most places. Will return read more