I visited Namaste Restaurant today, and the first thing I noticed was the excellent service. We…read morewere warmly greeted at the door right away. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and paneer masala, and both were absolutely delicious. The garlic naan was light, flaky, and packed with great flavor without being over-the-top garlicky. To top it off, the mango lassi was fantastic! Overall, I give this restaurant a 10/10. The restaurant itself has a wonderful environment with great music. I totally recommend it, and we will definitely be back!

I was so excited to see on a fb post from Nameste of goat curry being offered during buffet time…read more That being said We were not impressed by the quantity of it or any of the offered items. We came in about 45 minutes after opening time, we were greeted and seated promptly. We were then offered drinks! We chose water , which was at room temp ( disappointing). Then the host walked us through how the buffet works. My disappointment was that we came in pretty early(12:30) and the buffet wasn't really ready for the public . Beyond that the buffet includes naan tableside - which was 1/2 of a naan and wasn't included in the buffet price ( disappointing). So our understanding was if you ask for more naan ! You pay for that?????? Any way! We ate and felt like we needed to not eat as much to save food for others. Buffet should be full and ready for lunch! This wasn't.

Came in this time planning a minimal lunch (just soup/appetizer), and ordered food for take away…read more As always, portions are fresh and generous, and the to go order was ready to go when we were. Still an awesome value for the quality and quantity of food we get, and we appreciate the adjustable spice levels! They always ask, and then double check after the food is served, to make sure it's what you wanted. I like extra spicy, and they gave me the "make the gori cry" level, and the Hop Queen likes extra mild, and it fits her tolerance well.

Food - 10/10: Easily some of the most authentic North Indian food I've had in the Austin area…read more Every dish was packed with flavor and tasted freshly made. The portion sizes were generous too, so you definitely get good value for your money. Service - 10/10: The service really stood out. The staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about our experience. They checked in on us throughout the meal without being intrusive, which made us feel well taken care of. Ambiance - 7/10: The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and welcoming, but the atmosphere is fairly simple. It's not a place I'd choose for a fine dining experience, but it's perfect for a casual meal with family or friends. One small change that could make a big difference would be swapping the bright white lighting for warmer yellow lighting--it would instantly create a cozier, more inviting vibe. Overall: If you're craving authentic North Indian food in the Austin area, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Great food, excellent service, generous portions, and a satisfying dining experience. I'll definitely be back!

** vegetarian food review **…read more This place is inside the shop at a gas station. So there is no dine-in option here as such. But, you HAVE to order it once and try their food !!!!!!! We tried the veg kothey momos and veg chili momos - both were delicious! They were perfectly cooked, had the right amount of spices and were served hot. We also tried the Hakka noodles and the spice level was adjusted to our taste, so it was a very very very good experience... I think I could say that these were the best momos I have had in Austin so far! Highly recommend checking out this place!!!

I'm really glad we found this restaurant! We tried 4-5 different things, and every dish was…read moreexcellent. This restaurant is located inside a gas station, but it is definitely one of the best Nepalese / Indian places I've had in the Austin area. We will be buying much more from here in the future.

Freaking fantastic! Love it…read more The Kashmiri Naan (dessert Naan made of mild dry fruits, cashews and other ingredients). It is soooo buttery. And warm and delicious! You can really taste the fruit and nuts. I got Korma with Tandoori chicken. The korma was very creamy and flavorful. Chicken looked and tasted fresh and I liked having the extra flavor of Tanoori. Id always just gotten plain chicken but this is good. I think this is my new favorite.

Delicious and authentic Indian food spot. I normally take it…read moreto go but we decided to eat inside. We were greeted and sat immediately by a friendly waiter. We got the lollipop chicken, we both haven't had it before and it was great. It came with a chili sauce that my boyfriend loved but I enjoyed it more plain. He got the biryani HOT and was crying because it was spicy and so fresh. He was full but managed to eat almost all of it because he didn't want to waste it. He was very impressed! I got my usual butter chicken spicy with naan. I asked for mint chutney to pour on my rice since it's my fav. This will be my forever go to place and meal when I'm in the mood for Indian food!

Simply fantastic - we went to Nepal about 10 years ago and really developed a taste for the food. I…read morewas so excited to try this place out and it fulfilled my wildest momo dreams in every way. We ordered: Chilly momo, Crispy momo, Fried momo and steamed momo. Plus samosas and Chicken 65 and Paratha. This was for 3 of us. Plenty of leftovers that we ate the next day. Not a weak link in the bunch. I would order every one of them again. And probably will. Probably soon! My husband picked up the food and also said the staff were exceptionally nice.

New Nepali restaurant in Pflugerville. It's a hole in the wall with not much ambiance, so I would…read morerecommend takeout or delivery. The food is made fresh, so you will need to wait, but it's always worth waiting for fresh food! They have a variety of momos in their menu. You get about 10 momos in an order. I would love a 5-piece option for half the price, to be honest. The momos were good, though I'm no expert and not a big momo fan, so maybe I'm not the best judge. That said, all the momos were soft, fresh, and flavorful. I'll try some of the other dishes over the next few months. They do catering as well. I'd give it a 3.5, rounded up for now.

Do I recommend this restaurant, despite its delicious cuisine and affordable prices? That's a hard…read moreNO. Spice Fine Indian Cuisine is a diamond (surely some of the best Indian food I have eaten in Austin) ... or a chunk of coal. Let me put it another way... I waited to see if I got sick before I wrote this review. For perspective, I grew up in Mexico. I'm not easily frightened away, but I can spot red flags. First thought upon arrival: "So glad I checked their health score on Yelp." See Spice Fine Indian Cuisine (95 out of 100). Upon closer inspection, Spice Fine Indian Cuisine (aka AG's Spice, aka Pushpa) has an abysmal record. In fact, this restaurant is simultaneously operating under three different names and has three different Yelp pages. Please see my photos to review their Food Establishment Inspection Scores from Austin's Open Data Portal. A score of 58 just last year would be considered poor and would indicate that the restaurant has had multiple critical violations, such as issues with food handling, storage, or cleanliness. In Texas, the lowest health rating a restaurant can receive is an F, or a score of 70 or below. This is a travesty, because the food really, truly was delicious, and their offerings are fascinating. If this place were truly cleaned up, it could easily become the toast of the town... it was that good. They specialize in Hyderabad cuisine- something I know nothing about - but they also serve many of American's favorite dishes, such as curry, or Tikka Masala. Red flags: - The man who came to our table to "check" on us was so unkempt that it was remarkable. His hair had not seen shampoo for a very long time. I speculate that he was one or all of the following: owner, manager, chef. - Tables and menus had been wiped clean with a very greasy cloth or sponge. The glass top was streaked everywhere. - Bits of dried old food on supposedly clean dishes (we were handed a stack of dinner plates, and two of them had them). I imagine that they use an industrial dishwasher, so I wasn't alarmed. Still... - We were the only people in the place for two hours (5-7pm) on a Saturday, which happened to be the restaurant's Happy Hour, according to their website. - A very dead potted plant right next to reception. - Three restaurant name changes? - We were seated in a booth which was not flush against the wall. In the crack, I spotted a fork, a newspaper and a wadded tissue.

One thing common about Indian restaurants in Austin is that they almost always disappoint…read more Chole bhature was served with a completely flat bhatura. Are you kidding me? If it comes out flat, you fry another one so you can serve it puffed up as it's meant to be. Chole were ok, a little spicy but otherwise okish to eat. Malai kofta was decent. We really only should have got the falooda as it was very authentic with vermicelli, tutu frooty, sabja and pista flavor - yummy! It was a little stuffy to sit indoors due to limited air conditioning. Our server was really nice and friendly.

The lunch combos and the goat burger are incredible every time! 100% recommend. I've been here 5…read moretimes and it is always consistently great.

The rotis were delicious. The desi mutton curry was tasty / though on the spicy side…read more Cashew paneer was also decent. Will be returning.

I tried their chicken tikka masala and it is the best that I have had in a very long time. I wish…read morethey were open right now for me to get lunch because I would buy lunch and dinner from them every day. The service was great the people at the window were pleasant and nice. This had to be one of the cleanest food trucks that I've seen in a very long time. I would go there over and over again if I could. I can't wait for them to open up a brick and mortar restaurant.

very kind and friendly, food is 10/10read more