Namaste Village Norwich

4.7

1317 Reviews

£25 and under

Indian

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Vegetarian-friendly
Vegan-friendly
Good for special occasions

Looking for a real Indian dining experience ? Bored of greasy & heavy Indian food ? Do you even know what real Indian food actually tastes like ?
We invite you to join us at our authentic Indian, family-run restaurant & sample some of the finest Indian food Norfolk has to offer. Namaste Village is a traditional yet progressive Indian restaurant, serving vegetarian & vegan food from different regions of India, which is both healthy & delicious. The dishes on our menu are unique and developed from our own recipes. That is why they taste different and unique. Come, see for yourself & experience the spirit and spice of India.
The fact of being a vegetarian restaurant should not be disappointing you. More than 70 % of our customers are not vegetarian and still this is rated as the number one Indian Restaurant in Norfolk on Tripadvisor and also featured in The Times as the 8th best curry house.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, South Indian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01603 466466
Website
https://namastevillage.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dalsukh Jetani
Catering
We can cater to all your outdoor & indoor catering requirements within a radius of 100 miles. No order is truly small order for us and we use state-of-art tools and technology to deliver fresh and delicious food to your events. Always remember that we can and we will help you to select a menu that suits your taste buds and any budget. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
We are experienced memory makers having hosted weddings, receptions, corporate lunch meetings, parties and many such events of all sizes. Our beautiful & spacious venue (built in 1887) and menu that can be tailored.Our passionate event management team will offer you cost effective yet luxurious packages to make your event memorable.

Location
131-139 Queens Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3PN
Area
Norwich
Cross Street
Opposite the Norwich City Council car park on Queens Road.
Parking details
Limited parking is available based on a first come basis. However, a large council run car part is just opposite the restaurant building.
Public transit
We are just 5 minutes walk from the St Stephens or Surrey Street bus stop, to the south of city centre. You'll find us next to the Sainsbury gas station opposite Queens Road Council parking.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Sunday Special Buffet
£14.95 per person
Multiple dates available
✨ Experience the Unique Twickenham Namaste Village Buffet! ✨ Join us for an authentic Indian lunch buffet that’s more than just a meal – it’s a journey. Taste flavors crafted with generations-old recipes, enjoy unlimited dishes freshly prepared with quality ingredients, and savor it all in a beautiful, relaxing setting. 🌶️ Adults: £14.95 | Children: £9.95 | Below 5: FREE 📅Sunday | Lunch Only Exclusive to weekdays, this offer brings an escape to India right in Twickenham. Don’t miss out – it’s a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else!
Indian Street Food Carnival | Norwich | 19 Jan 25
£3.00 per person
Prepaid
19 Jan 2025 only
Multiple times
Join us at the Veganuary Mela for a flavorful experience like no other! Indulge in a variety of Indian street food delights this winter. Hosted at Namaste Village Norwich, this event promises a feast for your taste buds. Don't miss out on this opportunity to savor the best of Indian cuisine in a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Mark your calendars and get ready to spice up your winter! Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere as the restaurant and it's outside premises are filled with the irresistible aromas of spices. From savoury chaats to crispy pakoras; delectable dosa to aromatic biryanis; Indo Chinese to Bombay specials, we've got the best JUST FOR YOU! To make this further interesting, the food on the day starts from just £1

Popular dishes

Hara Bhara Kebab£5.45
Delicious and healthy kebabs made using potatoes, spinach & peas
Aloo Bonda£5.45
Bond with love over Bombay Style spice infused potato fritters made with chickpea flour
Samosa£5.25
Our popular samosas made with potatoes, green peas, infused with spices in a crisp pastry
Onion Bhaji£5.25
Spice infused onion fritters, prepared with chickpea flour
Love To Share Platter£11.95
A platter of above 4 starters for 2 to share
Buffalo Cauliflower£7.45
Cauliflower fritters in buffalo sauce, served with our home made vegan mayonnaise (House Special)
Chilli Garlic Lime Mogo£6.95
Cassava chips tossed in fresh garlic, chilli flakes & dash of lime. (Contains nuts)
Prawn Koliwada£7.65
Vegan prawns marinated in simple spices & deep-fried to bring you the authentic 'koli' (Maharashtra's fishing community) taste. (Chefs Special)

Chaat Corner

Served At Room Temperature

Surti Papdi Chaat*£5.95
Crispy fried flour crackers, boiled chickpeas, potatoes & fine crunchy noodles dressed in house special spiced yogurt, chutneys & sprinkled with magic masala
Masala Puri£5.95
Baby Puris filled with potatoes, onions chickpeas & bell pepper, dressed in house special chutneys, magic masala & crunchy sev (House Special)
Chit-Chaat Platter*£11.90
A platter of above 2 starters for 2 to share
Peanut Chaat£5.95
A mix of crunchy peanuts, chopped onions, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, crunchy noodles & our chutneys
Samosa Chaat*£6.95
Mashed samosa with chickpea curry, chopped onions & peppers, special yogurt, chutneys & crunchy sev

Curries

Chilli^^
Stir fry dish with mixed peppers, spring onions, garlic in our spicy chilli sauce
- Gobi Vegan Cauliflower (House Special)£12.45
- Paneer£10.95
Labbabdar^
A rich & aromatic gravy of cashew nuts, onions, tomatoes & our home ground spices
- Paneer (Gluten Free)£10.45
- Vegetable* (Gluten Free)£9.95
Korma
Mildly sweet & creamy roasted cashew nut gravy
- Chick'n*£11.95
- Vegetable* **£9.95
Butter Masala
Mildly spiced gravy of tomatoes, butter, inhouse ground fresh spices & cashew nuts
- Chick'n*£11.95
- Paneer**£9.95

Chef's Special Curries

Lamb Rogan Josh^^^£13.95
Curry from Kashmir; Vegan lamb chunks in tomato base sauce with intense combination of spices and herbs
Tandoori Soya Chap Masala^£13.95
Clay oven grilled soya sticks, marinated overnight & cooked in a blend of heart warming spices with onions & tomatoes
Mughlai Lamb£13.95
Marinated vegan lamb slow cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes & a blend of spices including garam masala; a recipe long held secret in royal kitchens of India
Mushroom Kadai* ^£11.95
Sautéed mushrooms, onions & bell peppers in a spiced onion-tomato gravy
Kerala Shrimp Moilee£13.95
A mild ginger and coconut curry with vegan shrimps marinated in spices & herbs
Chick 'N Jalfrezi* ^£13.45
Vegan chicken chunks in a spiced tomato sauce studded with stir-fried bell peppers and onions
Paneer Angara^^^£12.45
A rich & creamy gravy of onions, tomatoes & whole spices with smoky grilled paneer chunks
Vegetable Diwani Handi£11.95
A vegetable rich cream curry cooked in a shallow pot 'handi' for added aromatic experience

South Indian Pancakes

Our secret is in the freshly made rice-lentil batter & traditional recipe. Each dosa is served with a spiced lentil soup called 'Sambhar' & coconut chutney

Masala Dosa£8.95
A thin crispy savoury crepe stuffed with flavourful mash of boiled potatoes tempered in mild spices
Paneer Masala Dosa£9.45
Our Masala Dosa stuffed with Indian cottage cheese
Cheesy Masala Dosa*£9.45
Our Masala Dosa stuffed with premium cheese
Namaste Special Dosa*£10.95
Our Masala Dosa stuffed with grated paneer, desiccated coconut, roasted cashew nuts & raisins (House Special)

Side Dish

Any Side Dish As Main Curry £9.45

Makhani Daal*£6.45
Black lentil and red kidney beans in a mildly spicy, buttery and cream rich gravy (House Special)
Chana Masala^£6.45
Spiced chickpeas curry with a rich onion and tomato base
Tadka Daal£6.45
Spices tempered in oil and then added to boiled lentils
Bombay Aloo£6.45
Boiled potatoes fried with spices, garlic and onions

Rice

Vegetable Biryani Rice**£5.45
Rice cooked in closed vessel with fresh veggies, saffron, cashew nuts and aromatic spices
Gujarati Pulav Rice£5.45
Rice cooked with seasonal vegetables, saffron & aromatic spices
Steamed Basmati Rice£3.25
Plain yet 'fragrant' rice

Indian Breads

Gujwari Naan*£3.95
Slightly sweetened naan, layered with desiccated coconut
Garlic Butter Naan*£3.45
Butter Naan*£2.95
Naan Basket*£9.95
A selection of above 3 naans
Paneer Kulcha£3.95
Naan bread stuffed with mashed spiced paneer (House Special)
Chilli Garlic Naan*£3.65
Tandoori Roti£3.25

The Biryani Medley

Most loved Biryani Rice Combinations

Chana Masala Biryani**£10.95
Chickpea curry with biryani rice
Raita Biryani* **£9.95
Pomegranate raita with biryani rice

Sides & Chutneys

Pappadum£0.95
Pickle Tray
A tray of our chutneys & pickle
- per person£0.95
Mango Chutney£1.25
Pomegranate Raita*£4.35
Flavoured yogurt with pomegranate as taste enhancer or curry cooler

What 1,317 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Norfolk/Suffolk
Gluten-free-friendly
Norfolk/Suffolk
Good for groups
Norfolk/Suffolk
Healthy
Norfolk/Suffolk
Good for special occasions
Norfolk/Suffolk
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
Best Overall
Norwich
Best Food
Norwich
Best Ambience
Norwich
Good for business meals
Norwich
Child-friendly
Norwich
Innovative
Norwich
Gluten-free-friendly
Norwich
Good for groups
Norwich
Healthy
Norwich
Good for special occasions
Norwich
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Namaste Village Norwich delivers an "incredible culinary experience" with authentic Indian vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food, diverse menu, and attentive staff. The vibrant atmosphere and beautiful setting enhance the dining experience. Whether you're a meat lover or a vegan, "don't miss" this unique spot for its "outstanding" service and flavors.

1,317 Reviews

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Steve
Essex
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were quietly celebrating a good friend’s birthday and drove from Colchester to eat at this beautiful restaurant. The interior is magical with its hanging lights and cavernous dining hall. The food is 100% vegetarian and vegan and so, as vegetarians, we could choose anything from the menu in comfort. One of our diners has a gluten intolerance and the waiter advised us, knowledgeably, about the appropriateness of each item ordered. The food was wonderful! We shared a mixed starter and all commented on the quality. The main dishes were fresh; the dosa was crispy as it should be. The staff were attentive, but not too attentive, and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We all talked about what a lovely experience the evening had been on the drive home.
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Christopher
Norfolk/Suffolk
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, best restaurant in Norwich in my opinion
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Kay
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place to eat. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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Philip
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A return visit to the great Namaste Village. A restaurant the shows you don't need to have meat and cover everything with sauce to have fabulous food. Every dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavour and individual. Good service and attentive staff.
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David
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambience, very tasty food although some was not overly hot (temperature wise). Excellent service on the night but if they take a deposit make sure it's deducted from your bill, mine wasn't and I needed to return for a refund.
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Nina
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and authentic South Indian food, just like my grandad used to make.
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Paul
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never been before, will definitely go again. Friendly staff passionate about what they serve.
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Netta
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting made you feel as if you were somewhere tropical. The food was absolutely delicious - the best vegetarian food that I've ever had. The service was very attentive too.
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jp
Cambridge
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very very good place for quality veggie and vegan food. Some of the dishes we had were incredibly good. Very attentive service too by various teams, they could not help us enough and was very refreshing. We travelled a long way to get here, would do so again
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matthew
Cheshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff, so helpful and courteous, food was fantastic, beautifully flavoured and presented
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Namaste Village Norwich offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Namaste Village Norwich also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01603 466466.

Namaste Village Norwich is rated 4.7 stars by 1317 OpenTable diners.