First time here and I was seriously impressed. I've tried a lot of Indian restaurants around the Inland Empire, but this one stands out in the best way. The food tastes incredibly authentic and has that comforting, home-cooked feel you don't always find. It may be a bit tucked away, but don't let that fool you--this spot is a hidden gem. The staff is warm and welcoming, and it feels like a true family-owned place, which definitely shows in the quality and care put into the food. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

This place was surprisingly pretty good. I got the 3 entree combo that came with basmati rice, garlic naan, and I picked vegetable korma which was ok and creamy but a little bland, also chose tandoori chicken which was really good and last entree I got chicken tikka masala and it's good but a little on the sweet side. $13 something for my combo plate. This is buffet style and I chose those items. My husband ordered chicken korma to be made which was different from what we are used to...looks like they didn't use yogurt because it didn't taste creamy so that's why we're giving them 4 stars instead of 5 stars. The biryani rice was decent not the greatest but good probably not enough ingredients like nuts and raisins etc. The garlic naan was ok. My husband really likes the samosas and it's like $2 something a piece. People were nice and service was great when we asked for more sauce (tikka masala). Not much of an ambiance. read more

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NEW OWNERSHIP I've been coming here for many years. I live down the street. I used to eat here three times a week. The new ownership has shrunk down the portion sizes. The food tastes different. Specifically the goat isn't as good. I know times are tough. We need to find a way to give better portions. For now as the portion sizes are smaller and the food isn't as good I won't be coming here. Especially when you pay three dollars extra for The Goat and they barely give you any. read more

I love Indian food and was shocked to realize this little place was so close to home, tucked away in the far end of the Ralph's shopping center . My group of 4 arrived promptly at 11am, when Yelp stated they were open, but I saw that they had opened a little early and two customers were already served and seated. There were 4 or 5 interior tables that could seat groups of 4. When you walk inside you go straight to the counter to order your food. The gentleman behind the counter greeted us with a big smile and explained the menu. They have 3 combo options (1 vs 2 vs 3 entree) that includes the foods in the hot food display counter or you could order a larger size portion as a single entree off the menu. Things in the hot food display were 1. Chicken tikka masala (spicy and non spicy options) 2. Vegetable Korma 3. Goat Curry (extra$). 4. Saag Paneer 5. Tandoori chicken 6. Aloo Gobi 7. Lentil dish, and I think some others but can't remember!! Anyways after you pick at the counter the employees scoop it in front of you - with the combo meals you get rice and naan. We all chose combos so we could try the different dishes. I really love eggplant and was bummed it was not on the hot selections but guess what? Nice man made it for us anyways to put in our combos!!!! All the flavoring of the food was on point and delicious! The spicy tikka masala is not something for the weak so if you don't like heat then order the "regular" tikki masala. Meat was tender on the goat and chicken dishes. My favorite however was the eggplant, I seriously could eat it everyday Staff were so sweet and kind. We even had a nice conversation about shared interests (running races) and he shared a story about his friend doing the Everest marathon and showed us the pictures. Amazing!! So support small businesses my friends because this was yet again another hidden gem in riverside! read more

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Came here after it was highly recommended from a friend. Pros - Great flavor on the tika masala Cons - Skimpy on the chicken Both the chicken in my tika masala and my tandoori chicken were really dry. My food was room temp at best...... Service was whatever; fast but unenthusiastic. It's a shame because the flavor on the masala was probably one of the best I've had. read more

Namaste Indian Kitchen - Tika masala and tandoori chicken(dry) - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

I was really disappointed with my experience. Ever since the previous chef left, the quality of the food has gone downhill. The dishes were bland, watered down, and lacked the authentic flavors I used to enjoy. The customer service also left a lot to be desired. The person at the front counter was rude, seemed rushed, and wasn't interested in helping. When I asked for recommendations, they offered little assistance and made me feel like I was inconveniencing them. The dining area was also disappointing. The tables were sticky and didn't appear to have been properly cleaned or sanitized, which made the restaurant feel unkempt. Overall, both the food and the service have declined significantly. I hope the restaurant takes customer feedback seriously and makes improvements, because this place used to be much better. read more

Food was delicious. Service was chill and kind and pleasant. Mango lassi was on point. Samosa as well. Would come back.

Service is amazing and the food is out of this world! Also lots of vegan options :D if you want a family owned indian restaurant this is the move read more

As a namaste regular, i can say that im pretty disappointed with the serving portion on this last visit. I ordered the combo #1 chicken tikka which is only one slot of meat and rice, but the amount of chicken i got (4 small chunks) is unacceptable. I usually expect all my rice to get sauced as well and i only got a little dab of it as you can see. On a side note, the naan was very doughy as well and had no flavor.Its very inconsistent ordering here and it really depends on who is taking the order whether or not you get your moneys worth. The food is good usually i would just like more of it if im paying nearly 15 bucks for a combo #1. The vibes are cool though. read more

Namaste Indian Kitchen - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

This is my favorite cheap indian food place in Riverside. The owner here is incredibly sweet and once we had to wait super long for him to train the new guy on how to make the naan so he gave us some extra curry and naan to have since we finished our plate. Support your local businesses and come support this amazing mom and pop shop! read more

I usually go with waba grill or flame broiler but i decided to give this place a shot. And let me tell you... it did not disappoint. Chicken tiki masala is delicious! I also got the lamb. It was good but i relly liked the chicken. Staff were very nice. Definitely would come back read more

Namaste Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

Food is amazingly priced and DELICIOUS!! I got the tikka masala, tandoori chicken and the mango lassi to drink. I will definitely be back here! The man Davey who helped me out was extremely nice. Support this family owned business read more

Came here over two years ago and it was amazing! I loved the shrimp curry the best. Nice customer service although I will unfortunately flag that a few days later I was personally contacted by their young cashier who took my number from an online order I placed. Very inappropriate. Otherwise the food is good. read more

Was up charged today normally pay 15$ for a 3 combo paid 21$ each and the saag was too salty

The food is always amazing but the service is always outstanding, I come here and feel like family. The ambiance is just at home and wonderful, I've been coming since sixth grade and now I'm 20. Come and enjoy yourself your will!!! read more

Namaste Indian Kitchen - Just some of the many wonderful options - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was awesome. Ordered Goat Curry, Lamb Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan and Roti. All were fantastic nothing disappointed. Mango Lassi and Milk wrapped it up perfectly. read more

tikka masala Only Indian restaurant with female Cook Homemade taste. Chicken tikka and lamb biryani. Yea 40 dollars not worth it with cheap rice read more

Namaste Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

I absolutely love coming here ! 10/10 food , great customer service, huge portions and affordable prices. They are remodeling the interior still a great place. Highly recommend to everyone ! read more

Stopped by here because I was craving cauliflower. I ordered a side of spicy cauliflower with rice and bread. The bread was so fresh and is made daily. The service was great, as well. Will definitely be back. read more

Favorite Tikka Masala in Riverside. Also the veggie korma is the bomb. They're super nice and friendly too. Awesome place. read more

Namaste Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

This is by far my favorite spot to get Indian food. I'm always greeted with a smile and the service is very fast. Their mango lassi is soooo good! The portions will always be just enough for a fulfilling grub sesh. read more

We have been customers for years and the food is always consistently delicious! Tonight was no different. We ordered (through a delivery service) chicken Tikka Masala, vegetable Korma and palak paneer with a side of naan. The food came hot, thoughtfully packaged and made to our specifications. Sometimes it takes a little longer than your average "take out," but it is cooked to order and worth the wait! read more

Great service everytime, we had to wait a bit I noticed the young guy added extra food probably to give us hot food but I was super happy. I feel like they hook it up every-time I go even Kate at closing. They offer to still make food even when I noticed they were out of the tikka. Love love love it here! read more

This is the absolute best Indian place in Riverside in MY opinion. I always get their chicken and veggie samosas. I also love their chicken Tikka masala it is the absolute best, and there is always the best service here. This place's atmosphere always lifts my mood. Whether it's through the food, the service, or just the friendly environment. read more

This place is very good and will scratch your itch for Indian food! I was surprised to find such a good Indian place in Riverside, especially tucked away in a small corner of a shopping center. All of the dishes taste amazing, the prices are great, the service is great, and the portion sizes are enough to fill you up read more

You never want to end up in Riverside, but if you do find yourself in that unfortunate situation, this restaurant is a diamond in the rough that almost makes it worthwhile. Not only is the food incredible (the naan in particular impressed me), it's also very affordable. The staff is friendly and the restaurant has a chill family-owned vibe. If they ask you if you want to add onions to your order, take them read more

Food was delicious and well-priced. The staff was great, very personable and attentive. I had the chicken tikka masala and Chaam masala, both were flavorful and the naan that comes with the combo accompanied both of the dishes very well read more

Great food, kind staff, quiet place. Lots of halal, vegan, and vegetarian options. Anything you need, just ask. Good place.

first time here and the food was so delicious! workers were friendly and helped recommended me items since it was my first time here, overall would recommend (: i'm a big chai person and their chai was perfect !! read more

Delicious food! If you like onions, they garnish their food with the best onions I've ever had! Highly recommend - we go there all the time. read more

Two stars for Smriti's friendly service and one for the half way decent Bhature. The restaurant is a hole in the wall in a strip mall. A steam table offers some basic Indian fare. Did not look appetizing at all so we decided to order a la carte. The Bhelpuri chaat was anything but Bhel. For those of you who know what this is, do not order it here. For first timers- do not order it here. The chhole bhature were ok. The dough for the bhature isn't the same they use for the naan but hey it works. Fluffy bready bhature! The chhole not very good. Not authentic. Also sadly none of the accompaniments were provided or were available. They need to up their game if they want to last. read more

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Everything is amazing! Perfect spot for Indian food. Staff is also very nice. Will definitely be coming back.

I wish I could give them 0 stars. the food was ridiculously bad and flavorless. The naan and roti was slathered in oil and tasted gross. The lassi had was warm, had spinach instead of mint, no salt, and smelt expired. The papad was soggy, the onions were soggy. The chicken tikka was somehow simultaneously too sweet and too spicy?? The daal was gross and had no flavor, the saag paneer was mushy and flavorless as well. The food was overall stale. Don't waste your money here when you could go anywhere else. read more

We got the chicken briyani and it was cool. My son wasnt the biggest fan, he said there wasnt a lot of chicken. Ill def eat here again though and i know he would too. read more

Namaste Indian Kitchen - Menu, there's a glare i couldnt help getting - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

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I cannot say how much I like this place! They have a hot bar of ready to go food for a quick to go meal. If you have a bit more time you can choose from one of their variety of entrees/breads that are cooked to order. The people here are the best and they treat you so well here. They're so amazing and I would come here over anyplace else. read more

The food is good, mostly. The goat was delicious but very spicy. The chicken was not very good. It was almost like over cooked breast cubes in what tasted like sweet chef boyardee spaghetti os sauce. The garlic naan was horrible. They made it fresh, but burned it and still served it to us. It was super dry and not garlicky at all. The mango lasse was good. The biryani was ok. read more

Honestly used to come here pretty often because of the good food, variety, and affordable plates. I use to be able to get a plate with butter chicken, chicken curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, or even Goat Curry (along with Rice and Naan). On my most recent visit, they've started charging $2 extra just for goat curry in a combo plate and didn't even have the options of Chicken Curry or Butter chicken in a plate anymore (those have to be placed as a separate entree for around $17). Service was alright and got the food out pretty fast. Even with the short wait time, they let me sit at a table to wait and it was quite sticky. When I did get my food, it didn't even come with the Naan on a two item plate which was disappointing. Overall, the food wasn't bad, but they've taken a lot of variety out of the place and I'll probably be looking to try out some other places. read more

The food in our to-go box tasted stale :/. Pretty disappointing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........

The food is great. The service is great and it's not gonna break the bank. Don't miss this place.

Honestly, the rice is the best thing. Over the weekend, ordered for pick up, the lentil daal jhaneko curry and chicken Tikka masala. My lentil was too salty and grainy. Also pretty spicy. The chicken Tikka tasted like tomato soup in a way and was kind of sweet. I've had better. Only the rice was super good, fragrant and flavored perfectly. They also didn't give us enough rice....hence why we were hungrier...I couldn't even order a combo because the staff made it complicated for me. So I gave up. I also said I wanted naan. But they didn't include it sighhh. Sorry, I didn't really like my experience nor the food here. read more

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