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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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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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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Very good food and friendly service! i always get the chicken curry combo #2 and it always hits the spot when im craving it. opposed to other curry places, it isnt as creamy and its very floral which i love! the interior of the place is very homey as well which i appreciate as it feels like im eating a home cooked meal! my only critique is minor which is depending on the person serving, the portions can be hit or miss. it seems to be family owned which is nice but i've noticed mainly the son and father serve the best portions whereas the daughter usually skimps out on the amount of chicken and sauce. other than that its great! 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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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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The food in our to-go box tasted stale :/. Pretty disappointing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........

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

The food was really good! Casual atmosphere. Friendly staff. Our party of 4 had Veg Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Aloo Baingan, Chana Masala, Chicken Tikka and Dumplings! All mild and delicious. We will absolutely go back! read more

I've been curious about this place for several years but had yet to go inside. I'm not very familiar with Indian cuisine, so I was reluctant to try it. Today was a different day. Not only did I walk into this establishment, but I walked out with some of the best food I've had in a while. Man, those flavors were popping! My wife is from Trinidad and some of their food is Indian inspired, so I have had a lot of curries, lamb, goat, etc. While eating this delicious meal, my wife couldn't help but dig in herself. Her tuna sandwich was long forgotten. The meats were tender, the flavors were popping, and the bread was unlike any bread I have had before. So very good. The man at the counter was very friendly too. This is my new favorite spot, it is close to home, has delicious food, and is priced fairly. I look forward to my next visit. Thanks!! read more

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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Food was very good fresh tasting and they give you large partitions for the money. One of my favorite spots now for Indian food! I ate it fast and forgot to take a pic. read more

Delicious food and friendly service! Walked in one evening, craving samosas. I was waiting for my order and couldn't help myself, watching others come and go with their orders. So I ended up ordering a three item combo plate, I couldn't decide and wanted to try multiple dishes. They were so patient with me and helped me decide. Ended up ordering rice with a curry potato & eggplant dish, chicken tikka and another chicken option that I can't remember the name of. Came with garlic naan. All of it was so D E L I C I O U S! Not exaggerating, it was so good, even as reheated leftovers. Definitely coming back here. read more

Great Indian food for the price. I like the chicken curry. The spicy chicken marsala isn't spicy enough for my husband, but we both loved the freshly baked garlic naan bread. The people seem kind and hard working. It's a small, authentic, efficient, Indian take out. Great for a curry in a hurry. They sometimes serve more authentic dishes like goat. It seems more Nepalese? read more

It's a good spot to get quick meal, I love that they have the combo option so I can pick 2 or more options. The service is quick every time I been there. The restaurant is small I usually take my food to go, feels very crowded in there sometimes. read more

while the food was decent, the actual place could use an overhaul. it didn't feel particularly clean, and i didn't like the cafeteria style service. i wish them well! read more

Dang this food was great. My friend and I came to visit and trust me her and her boyfriend have high standards for food (I don't trust some of her decisions and choices) At first you are greeted by a beautiful girl in the front with a pretty smile. And then she recommends the Chicken Tikka Masala was amazing. I've been to India before and this food reminds me of the time I spent in India. Very good. It's a small place but is big in flavor. The Naan was really good and paired well with the food. I tried the chicken curry and that was great as well but I'm telling you the Chicken Tikka Masala was awesome. I can tell you I will definitely be ordering it again soon. I just finished my food told them I'm leaving a 5 star review and yet I'm already craving it. I can't wait to have it again. read more

Ordered on Postmates from Corona, the food was so delicious I had to go in person. When I went, the owner (Davi) was extremely welcoming and kind. He asked me my name and about my career. Hard to find places that couple delicious food with sincere service. Highly recommend enjoying and supporting this family run Riverside business. Can't go wrong with the tikki masala and tandoori chicken. read more

10/10 recommend, the food was delicious and amazing customer service ! Took my picky husband to try it for the first time & he loved it.

There were limited options for the combo plates. The food flavors were okay. I tried the tikka masala, garlic naan, tandoori, and saag paneer. The tikka masala was better than the other options. Some of the food was lukewarm and seemed to just be sitting there for some time. They reheated it in a pan after you order by scooping it from the warmer. The saag had a weird flavor/scent to it. The tandoori chicken and paneer needed to be requested. The garlic naan had bits of garlic on top and was more like plain naan. The workers were all really nice. There is plenty of parking. It was somewhat hard to find the restaurant as it was in the corner and not easily visible. read more

Namaste Indian Kitchen - the front of the restaurant - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

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We stopped by today...just t check it out. I don't like buffets where the customer serves themselves. Here at Namaste, the people who work there serve you. We didn't plan on eating lunch, but we shared a One Item Combo. We got the Vegetable Curry...VERY delicious and flavorful. The pickle side was a shock to my taste buds. SO EPIC in flavor. The accompanied sauces were very yummy . The side of Byrani Rice and Garlic Naan ( which was piping hot out of the oven) was delicious too. Everyone from the Server, the Cook and the Owner were exceptionally friendly. I definitely will be back to try the other items as well !!!! It was a great experience!!! read more