Namaste Café
Namaste Café
House-made crunchy flour chips topped with boiled chickpeas, spiced potatoes, yogurt, mustard seeds, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, coconut chutney, chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and chaat masala.
Pani puri. Crisp house-made flour puffs filled with spiced potatoes and a delicious sauce made with tamarind, cumin, rock salt, mint, cilantro, cayenne and chat masala. Vegan.
Pan-fried potatoe patty topped with tomatoes onions, cilantro, cayenne, chaat masala, yogurt andmint chutney. Gluten free.
A refreshing snack of potatoes, vegetables, onion, cilantro, peanuts, spices and puffed rice with greenand tamarind chutneys. Vegan.
6 small puri topped with spiced potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, chaat masala, lemon juice, redchili and mint chutney. Vegan.
A spicy, crunchy mixture of garbanzo beans, rice crispies and roasted peanuts with tomatoes, onions, scallions, cilantro and lime juice. Vegan.
Shrimp marinated overnight in coconut milk with garlic, lime zest, and green chilies, sauteed withthe marinade and a dash of black pepper. Gluten free. Hot and spicy.
Pieces of tender pan-fried free range chicken or fresh tofu sauteed with bell peppers, hot chilies,onions, tomatoes and our own ginger soy sauce blend. Hot and spicy.
Pieces of tilapia filet dipped in lime juice and salt, lightly pan-fried and sprinkled with paprika andfresh scallions.
Potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan. Hot and spicy.
Potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan. Hot and spicy.
6 pieces of delicious dumplings filled with ground lamb, chicken or tofu mixed with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and a delicate blend of spices
A tasty mixture of fish, potatoes, ginger, green chilies and cilantro lightly coated in breadcrumbs,served with tangy tamarind and refreshing mint chutney.
Thick and savory soup of fried lentils with onions and tomatoes. Gluten free.
A crunchy salad of shredded cabbage, red onions, carrots, green pepper and cucumber topped withpieces of roasted peanuts and mildly dressed in a special house-made citrus dressing. Vegan.
Cubes of paneer tossed with olive oil, red onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and a dash of garammasal. Gluten free.
A flavorful salad of fresh baby spinach and tomatoes lightly mixed with ground mustard, limejuice, ginger and garlic oil. Vegan and gluten free.
Fresh spinach cooked in a coconut curry with sliced potato, cumin seeds, turmeric, ginger, garlic and tomato. Gluten free and vegan.
Cauliflower cooked in turmeric oil with peas and potatoes, spiced with cumin, paprika, ginger and a hint of cayenne. Gluten free and vegan.
Small cubes of eggplant sauteed in oil with soy sauce, mixed with garlic, tomatoes and scallions. Vegan.
A delightful curry made with okra, onions, tomato, ginger, garlic, cumin and cayenne. Gluten free and vegan.
Chickpeas cooked with onions and tomatoes, spiced with a house masala blend made of turmeric, cumin, cayenne, paprika and fresh ginger. Gluten free.
Black eyed peas and potatoes spiced with turmeric, ginger, cumin, cayenne, paprika and a dash of lime juice. Gluten free and vegan.
Cooked with tomatoes in coconut sauce with ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan.
Curried mixed vegetables with cauliflower, bell pepper, carrots, onions, tomatoes and green beans. Vegan.
A rich curry with spinach and paneer, cooked with cream, roasted cumin seeds, pureed tomatoes and a special blend of spices. Gluten free.
Green beans sauteed in oil and mixed with potatoes in a sauce of tomatoes, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric and soy sauce. Vegan.
A rich curry prepared with cream, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fresh cilantro. Gluten free.
A smooth and flavorful curry prepared with onions, tomatoes, paprika and scallions. Gluten free.
A rich curry of coconut milk, shrimp, tomatoes, ginger, tamarind and coriander with green peas. Gluten free.
A curry prepared with ground almond, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and roasted spices. Gluten free.
A slow-cooked curry with fresh goat meat cooked bone-in with onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili, black pepper, fennel seeds, nut meg, black & green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves (GF)
A spicy curry of grass fed lamb and potatoes cooked with green chilies, onions, garlic, cloves, cardamom,black pepper, cinnamon and malt vinegar. Hot and spicy.
A sumptuous curry with grass fed lamb cooked in a deep dish with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves,cardamom, cinnamon, curry leaves. Gluten free.
A thick, fish curry made with ginger, garlic, roasted coriander, cumin, onions, grated coconut and poppy seeds. Gluten free. Hot and spicy.
A tantalizing sweet and sour curry made with fresh mango, flavored with mustard seeds, curry leaves, cayenne, paprika, red chili and green onions.
Healthful and filling wheat bread cooked without oil. Vegan.
Layered roti cooked in butter.
Layered roti with local cheddar cooked in butter.
Layered roti with spinach cooked in butter.
Layered roti with garlic cooked in butter.
Layered roti with potato filling cooked in butter.
2 deep-fried breads made with flour, yogurt and baking powder.
Gluten free and vegan.
Gluten free and vegan.
Gluten free and vegan.
Vegan and gluten free.
Vegan.
Vegan.
Gluten free.
Gluten free.
Gluten free.
House-made dessert with natural whole milk yogurt drained of the whey and mixed with mango pulp,sugar, cashews, raisins, cardamom and cinnamon. Gluten free.
Sweet favorite. House-made creme brulee with grated carrots cooked with coconut cream, cashews and raisins. Gluten free and vegan.
Traditional dessert made with specially prepared spongy ricotta cheese in creamy milk with pistachio, cinnamon and cardamom. Gluten free.
House-made creamy custard with pure vanilla over purted mango. Gluten free.
House-made crunchy flour chips topped with boiled chickpeas, spiced potatoes, yogurt, mustard seeds, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, coconut chutney, chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and chaat masala.
Pani puri. Crisp house-made flour puffs filled with spiced potatoes and a delicious sauce made with tamarind, cumin, rock salt, mint, cilantro, cayenne and chat masala. Vegan.
Pan-fried potatoe patty topped with tomatoes onions, cilantro, cayenne, chaat masala, yogurt andmint chutney. Gluten free.
A refreshing snack of potatoes, vegetables, onion, cilantro, peanuts, spices and puffed rice with greenand tamarind chutneys. Vegan.
6 house-made small puri topped with spiced potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, chaat masala,lemon juice, red chili and mint chutney. Vegan.
A spicy, crunchy mixture of garbanzo beans, rice crispies and roasted peanuts with tomatoes, onions, scallions, cilantro and lime juice. Vegan.
Pieces of tender pan-fried free range chicken or fresh tofu sauteed with bell peppers, hot chilies,onions, tomatoes and our own ginger soy sauce blend. Hot and spicy.
Potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan. Hot and spicy.
Potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan. Hot and spicy.
6 pieces of delicious dumplings filled with ground lamb, bison, chicken or tofu mixed with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and a delicate blend of spices
Thick and savory soup of fried lentils with onions and tomatoes. Gluten free.
A crunchy salad of shredded cabbage, red onions, carrots, green pepper, cucumber topped with pieces of roasted peanuts and mildly dressed in a special house made citrus dressing. Vegan.
Cubes of paneer tossed with olive oil, red onions, bell pepper, tomatoes and a dash of garam masala. Gluten free.
A flavorful salad of fresh baby spinach and tomatoes lightly mixed with ground mustard, limejuice, ginger and garlic oil. Vegan and gluten free.
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme bruee. Vegan and gluten free.
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme bruee. Gluten free.
Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, chole, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan.
Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, chole, raita and mango sikarni.
Served with tofu, mushroom and green peas, cabbage, peas and potatoes, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Vegan and gluten free.
Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, chloe, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.
Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, chloe, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan.
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Vegan and gluten free.
Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.
Served with cabbage peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.
Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan and gluten free.
Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Vegan and gluten free.
Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Hot and spicy.
Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten Free.
Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten Free.
A rich curry prepared with cream, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fresh cilantro. Gluten free.
Cauliflower cooked in turmeric oil with peas and potatoes, spiced with cumin, paprika, ginger anda hint of cayenn. Vegan and gluten free.
Stir-fried noodles with carrots, peas, cabbage, onions, red and green chilies, spiced with cumin and Szechuan pepper. Hot and spicy.
A delicious mix of black chick peas, crunchy cabbage, fresh tomatoes, green peppers, red onions and cilantro, wrapped in a whole wheat roti.
Regular pick. Chickpeas cooked with onions and tomatoes, spiced with a house masala blend made of turmeric, cumin, cayenne, paprika and fresh ginger. Gluten free.
Black eyed peas and potatoes spiced with turmeric, ginger, cumin, cayenne, paprika and a dash of lime juice. Gluten free and vegan.
A risotto-like South-Asian rice dish cooked with green mung beans, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, cloves and cinnamon. Gluten free.
A risotto-like South-Asian rice dish cooked with green mung beans, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, cloves and cinnamon. Gluten free.
Fried rice with eggs, onions, green peas, mushrooms, and scallions, spiced with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and a dash of cumin and cayenne.
Curry bowl with your choice of curry and sides of Aloo Bodi, Cucumber Raita and some raw veggies (carrot, cabbage and spinach salad).Choose your curry:Creamy Masala Chicken (GF) | Namaste Special Chicken (GF)Coconut Tofu & Mushroom (GF, V) | Cauliflower Curry (GF, V)Choose: Yogurt or Spicy Cilantro Chutney (V)
House-made dessert with natural whole milk yogurt drained of the whey and mixed with mango pulp,sugar, cashews, raisins, cardamom and cinnamon. Gluten free.
Traditional dessert made with specially prepared spongy ricotta cheese in creamy milk with pistachio, cinnamon and cardamom.
House-made creme brulee with grated carrots cooked with coconut cream, cashews and raisins. Vegan and gluten free.
Rich, creamy custard with pure vanilla over pureed mango. Gluten free.
House Brewed Chai, Choose your size, flavor, hot or iced & milk option
House Brewed Chai concentrate (Makes 8 cups of chai, just add your favorite milk and enjoy!)
Local free-range curried chicken, house ground chicken balti spices, peas & carrots
Local free-range chicken, signature masala curry with cream, yogurt, spices, peas, carrots
Curried kale, red onions, cumin seeds, spices, potatoes, carrots, peas
Minced local pork, crushed pepper, hot chili, red & green peppers, ginger, garlic, spices
Juicy umami mixture of ground pork, ginger, scallions, red onions
Deliciously spiced ground chicken, onion, ginger, garlic, spices
Flavorful mixture of red &yellow peppers, mushrooms, kale, ginger, garlic onions (V)
Ground Lamb with fragrant cumin seeds, fennel seeds, dill
Humanely-raised local chicken marinated in a special house masala mix and cooked with yogurt, cream & spices (GF)
Aromatic house-ground spice blend, fresh veggie mix of red, yellow, green peppers, cauliflower, green beans (V, GF)
A spicy curry of local farm pork and potatoes with green chilies, vinegar, fenugreek, ground mustard seeds (GF)
Paapri Chaat - Indian Street Food
Chili Namaste Tofu
Creamy Masala Chicken
Slow cooked bone-in goat curry
Maharaja Craft cocktail
Golgappa (appetizer menu, $2 off during happy hour 3-6pm)
Curry Tumeric Chai
Matcha Green tea chai
Brunch: Mango Smoothie bowl
Fried Dal
Bombay Bhel Puri
Namaste Cafe in a charming Victorian house
Garden with Buddha Fountain
House made Chai concentrate to take home
Pink Chai for Valentine's Day
Reusable containers for take-out
Cinnamon spiced Pumpkin Curry
Matcha Masala Chai
Deep Dish Lamb, Paneer Salad with Bell Pepper, Basmati Rice, and Bhatura IG: @bettyeatsthecity
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Interior of mamacha ($8), vegan w/tofu. Pretty good.
Bombay Bhel Puri IG: @bettyeatsthecity
Ginger Bourbon Masala - yummy
a plate of food on a table
Jon A.
Aug 24, 2024
We went there for our 33d wedding anniversary. They were fully staffed, very attentive to our table and the food was excellent! Paapri Chat, Almond and Shrimp Coconut curry, and aloo paratha. Wine, beer and cocktail selection were excellent.
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Danny A.
Jun 17, 2024
Wow wow wow. There aren't enough good words for Namaste Cafe in Uptown! This cute little Victorian style home turned restaurant is an urban oasis escape from the otherwise bustling Hennepin Avenue. There is a gorgeous outdoor seating area in the front of the restaurant that wraps around the left side with plently of trees and bushes to provide privacy and damped the noice of the street. There is also a relaxing water feature to enjoy. Inside you will find a small dining area with half a dozen tables and the kitchen in the back. The food is excellent. Everything sourced locally from sustainable farms and made with passion. I love their selection of the Indian street food - Chaat, as well as their curry option AND the famous Chai. For real the Chai is the best in the cities. You have to try it.
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Madeleine A.
Nov 24, 2024
Discovered this place when looking for Nepalese food and we were pleasantly surprised! It's a cute establishment with lots of room for dining in. Our take out meals were delicious and enough to share and have leftovers for the next day.
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Kritika S.
Sep 28, 2024
Wonderful dog-friendly outdoor patio with natural grape vines. This place has a huge collection of vegan/vegetarian dishes.Loved the maple pecan chai . Service was nice and our server even bought a water bowl for our fur baby !
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Anshu J.
Oct 19, 2024
Does not taste like Indian food. There was raw veggies in the bowel. Indians do not eat raw veggies. Could not taste much spices. Place looks fairly run down
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Joel N.
Jun 3, 2024
Splendid. The quality of the food really impressed me as someone who grew up eating Indian food in India. It's been 14 years since I've been to India, but Namaste Café made me feel right at home in Minnesota. The service was incredible and I really appreciated how we could take our time to look at the menu without pressure. They have a beautiful patio with outdoor seating and friendly smiles that just make it all better. Definitely will be back!
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Peter N.
Jun 20, 2023
Food: stopped by for the lunch specials. I got the creamy masala chicken and I liked it a lot. I got a level 3 spice level and it wasn't too spicy. We also got the chicken roti wrap and got a level 5 spice level on that one, if you can handle your spice, a level isn't too bad. Service: it wasn't busy when we stopped by and the server spent extra time with us to explain some of the dishes and drinks to us and were overall very helpful and friendly. Ambiance: this restaurant is a house converted to restaurant and it feels very homey. That and the fact that the food is served family style makes it feel like you're dining at home. Overall, I really liked the food and ambiance, will be going back to try the other dishes!
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Aaron K.
Jun 12, 2023
Great food and people.Those spicy potatoes and to die for. Love palak paneer as well. Tried the vegan sandwich at the time and that was great too.Fun cocktails too!
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Summer F.
Jul 1, 2024
Great chai menu and the food was decent overall. The space is adorable and is a wonderful location. I took stars off because the service is horrendous. Be prepared to sit for a long time before anyone even bothers to take your order. Your drink glass will sit empty and you will be forgotten, even if you are in the middle of the room. They continually forgot to bring the entree for one person at my table even after being asked about it three times and it was finally received when the other people in the group were finishing dessert. Glad I tried it, but I won't be back.
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Brianna Y.
Aug 4, 2024
food tastes really good! such good flavor! however service is incredibly slow. im with a party of 6 and have been here for an hour and only two dishes have reached the table, the sad part is that the rest of the cafe is empty. there's only us and probably one more table. so sad but the food is great, just wished the wait wasn't an hour :((
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Rated: 4.3 (199 reviews) · $$
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