Namaste Jalsa

My background: I've only had Indian food a few times, so please read this with the caveat that I cannot judge this food for its authenticity.Food: I ordered the green chicken soup, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. The soup came out first and I was immediately hooked on the taste. Honestly I could see myself coming here for just the soup in the future. The naan came with four pieces, which seems fairly standard, and the chicken for the tikka masala was generous. Service: The food came out in less than 10 minutes of ordering. The waiters came by frequently to refill my water and moved a fan in my direction to keep me cool! My main waiter was very personable.Atmosphere: I went on a Sunday evening and there was only one large group and a few other duos. Most of their business seem to come from online orders.

I wish I could give Namaste Jalsa a 4-star because of how friendly the staff were and how great the food tasted, but unfortunately we found a ladybug in one of our dishes and after that we couldn't enjoy the rest of our meal... But for the bug issue, I would recommend Namaste Jalsa to anyone looking for a solid Indian restaurant that serves all the traditional dishes you've come to expect.Maybe one day in the future when this one-off experience (hopefully) is a distant memory, I can give Namaste Jalsa another try and update this review with more positive feedback considering how well the meal was going before the incident.

Great food, great service, great happy hour!Lagunitas IPA $3Seriously good food choices on happy hour menu.

Food was absolutely amazing. I am a repeat customer, and I always bring my friends from out of town to Namaste Jalsa. This is the spot for impressing!Food is so fragrant, and always leaves me stuffed but wanting more... the servers are warm, attentive, and personable. You can't ask for more! There is an upscale ambiance to the decor with a casual, homey feeling to the restaurant as a whole. Love this place.

Fair step-down on JULY 20th 2023 evening?? I don't recommend after third take out visit"

We stopped by at Namaste Jalsa to celebrate some friends and were pleasantly surprised! Located at old town Alexandria, this Indian location is so warm and ideal for a date, food with friends, and/or family. It was not super busy on a Friday night which was surprising, but it certainly picked up a little as the night went on. However we made a reservation and we're seated immediately upon arrival. There are so many drink options for cocktails, beers (non-American/south-Asian), wines, and some non-alcoholics. The drink service was super fast and so were our appetizers, but the entrées took a little bit which was also due to our larger group of 8+The chicken 65 is a must! And honestly, so I'd like half of the menu. The Dahl was amazing and we had the softest naans, and of course the biryani was fresh and tasty. None of these dishes were spicy/hot by the way so no need to worry about that. Also, there are vegan + vegetarian options. Great and friendly service as well. Super warm staff and ambiance. Stop by if you're in the area.

Solid Indian spot with no frills. They have vegan options but not clearly marked on the menu which would have been ideal. Had an eggplant dish and samosas which were tasty and a good margarita.

Came here on Valentine's Day with no reservation and was sat immediately. I ordered the butter chicken that I absolutely loved. I had a great time the vibe of the restaurant was very chill. Have been back for the butter chicken and it is seriously the best butter chicken I've ever had.

Please, someone tell them to get a new carpet. The place is totally dirty! The service is good and unlike the one in rosehill, food here is totally inconsistent. And what's the deal with the TVs? Is it a sports bar? You've got a good location, spent a few $ and clean it up.

This is a hidden gem! Food was exceptional, service was just as good! Overall, great experience and recommend to anyone looking for authentic Indian food and yummy drinks