In Blacksburg where choice of food is very limited besides burgers and fries, Namaste is where you can taste something in the food. If you come from cities with great Indian food or from India, this may not impress you but it is still a good choice if you are in town. The service is friendly though can be a bit slow. Good thing is that they don't rush you much. Ambience is ok, a simple restaurant affair. It is a place you just want to go eat tasty food for a reasonable price. The food is great for sharing. If you like family style, a great choice as well. (There are also standard non-traditional Asian food like chicken chow mein if you go with people who might not be too "adventurous" with their food.) Try the lassi, very good. Try the biryani which is also good and well spiced. The best is the Goat Rogan Josh - spiced but not necessarily hot goat meat; nicely paired with their rice. My go to there... read more

Namaste kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

The momo chicken chat was amazing and lived up to the hype. Soooo good. Must order. The tandoori chicken was also excellent. Many places I have this dish it simply comes out a little bland, but this one definitely felt like it had a char grilled flavor on it that comes from the tandoori oven. The chicken tiki masala was just OK. I've had much better elsewhere. We did get a couple of dishes at a four out of five level spice. Even at four level spice, it wasn't all that spicy. If you like, medium to hot spice salsa, I would order the five level. read more

Namaste kitchen - Chicken momo chat. Absolutely delicious!!! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Returning to this now more established restaurant, the service experience is smoother. The menu remains diverse and mouthwatering. Having said that, the portion sizes are such that when I ordered a small soup and a biryani, I finished only half the biryani. They have large takeout containers and everyone else was asking for a to-go box as well. Being next to a university, I think offering large portion sizes is probably a good decision to attract the college crowd. Their lentil soup was quite hearty, and asking for it spicy yielded a considerable burn. My biryani had some cauliflower that I didn't want, but also an intriguing mix of ingredients that I did want, including some small beans and occasional paneer chunks. It was extremely filling. read more

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Food was amazing, appreciate the ability to regulate temperature to your preference. Service was terrible. Waiter actually poured water into a glass while suspending it over a persons plate at my table, dumping a half glass of water into the plate of food. They walked away without a word. Another waiter was asked to bring a plate to the table and no one came back for 10 minutes, forcing me to ask another server for a plate. Maybe best for take out instead of eating in. read more

If you are visiting Blacksburg, come visit this place and you'll be saying g "Namaste right here". Right on Main Street at the corner this pace offers some delicious Indian cuisine. There is also a bar area for some adult drinks and outside seating. Service is as of good. We had the chicken tandoori, which comes with rice and also ordered a veggie plate. read more

We went at a very crowded time (6pm)- but we got seated in due time :) It was very loud but that's understandable because they were absolutely packed. The workers were very enthusiastic as well! The food took a good minute to come out (like a while really), and it was generally cooked really well- however I felt the salt was slightly lacking which downgraded my experience slightly. Over all- it was wonderful though! read more

I have eaten here twice now and both times the food has been amazing! My family is big into ordering too much and then taking things home - it's delicious at the restaurant and the next meal. The atmosphere in the restaurant is also lovely and they have a wide variety of meals to choose from. My family is obsessed with the chili momo! We also didn't know how to choose between a few dishes and the servers did a great job of steering us into the correct direction. I'll be back for sure! read more

Disappointing food, waiter had no clue as to what the dishes were or what the words in the description even meant. Love Indian food, but not what passes for it at this place, Took most of it home, then threw it out. Expensive waste. read more

Phenomenal food, we got butter chicken mono, garlic naan and Kadai goat. Very tender meat and super flavorful, I'm impressed. Delish read more

Namaste kitchen - Kadai Goat butter chicken mono - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Great spot downtown with delicious food--full of flavor and good portions. We tried the pan-fried chicken momos (tender, juicy and loved the sauce), the mixed chaat and chicken tikka masala which had a nice smoky flavor. Garlic naan was solid and their cosmopolitan was on point too. Service was slow, but to be fair, they just opened a month ago. Hopefully they add more staff soon. read more

Namaste kitchen - Pan-fried chicken momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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Surprisingly delicious- Indian and Nepali food. Service a bit slow but friendly. A bit noisy and crowded but spacious.

Best Nepalese/Indian food I've had in the NRV. The butter chicken momo was excellent. Spice level 3 was the perfect amount of heat for me. The garlic naan was fresh and super tasty as well. read more

Namaste kitchen - Butter Chicken Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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We went to Namaste for an early dinner. The place was quiet when we got there but people started arriving shortly and they got busy. The options were a little overwhelming until we realized that you were ordering meat in a style. So we selected two styles and then put chicken with one and lamb with the other. Then we had to select the heat level. The chicken was so well cooked - moist and easily cut. The lamb was very good as well. When served it looked like small portions but they filled you up. We also got the garlic naan and very happy we did to break up the rich sauces. They also can deal well with allergies. I was told that they had all the sauces made without nuts (their butter sauce is made with cashews) so I want to go back to try butter chicken. read more

I'm typing this review as I'm feasting on my delicious leftovers (they reheat SO well). My partner and I have been eyeing this restaurant since it opened downtown and we are so glad it's here. We came down for an early lunch about 20 minutes after they opened, we were greeted and sat down at a booth. The restaurant was very big with booth seating around the perimeter and larger tables in the center. Our server brought us water and complementary papadam with a brown and green sauce (not sure what it was, but they tasted very nice together). After looking through the menu, our server took our order and asked how hot we would like our dish from 1-5. We got all of our dishes 3-4 in spicy range and it was a nice kick for someone who is a fan of spice. Our chili chicken came out shortly after ordering, then the butter chicken momo, then our lamb biriyani about 10 minutes later with a side of naan bread and yogurt sauce. We absolutely devoured the chili chicken together and shared the lamb biriyani and butter chicken momo. We ended up taking about half the biriyani, momo, and naan bread home which made a perfect dinner. Before tip, our meal was about $55 which we considered reasonable especially with the quality and flavor of the food. Regarding service, the wait staff were terse, kind, and attentive. Whenever our water glasses were empty, they were there with the pitcher. The only thing I noticed was that it took our waiter a little longer to get us our check and takeout boxes despite the restaurant being not too busy, but that was really no issue for us. Overall, we loved Namaste Kitchen and will certainly be coming back! I think they will be a great part of Blacksburg and I'm looking forward to seeing their future success. read more

I went here since there was traditional thali advertised on the menu. Maybe I have been spoiled from having traditional thalaki thali in Mustang. It was a tad disappointing. Dal, aloo and saag was not plentiful or flavorful as hoped. The paneer masala was also disappointingly salty and upset my stomach. I will try it again sometime and order different items that have been highly rated such as the momos. Wait staff was not welcoming or warm except for the kind lady who took my payment. Ambiance is great. I hope the place does well but really needs to train wait staff for better service. read more

Nice staff and good food. I wish it was a little cheaper, but we really like it here.

Before you go to Namaste Kitchen, be warned. Went to Namaste recently and was not just disappointed but, infuriated by the whole experience. The service is painfully slow (to be expected with a new restaurant), but that's not the issue. When we did get seen, the waiter was *extremely* rude. If you try to order anything at the lowest level of spice, the waiter will question if you're "a man" or call you a "child" or tell you that the food "will not taste good." All three happened. If you want to emphasize some kind of authentic experience, that's fine, but don't insult your community when they order the things you offer. The waiter made it clear that everything was pre-prepared, so allergen restrictions could not be accommodated, despite their menu claiming to offer dietary-friendly options. I then saw the waiter make fun of the allergen request to another waiter. Why do I write this? Because I don't want to see a VT department take a job candidate there, only for their candidate to be insulted. I don't want to see a person have a date/anniversary there, only to be embarrassed by rude waitstaff. I don't want to see someone with dietary restrictions inquire about options with the waiter (which the menu says to do), and be made to feel inferior. I was really excited about this new addition to our community, but I no longer feel comfortable supporting them. read more

Great service and even better food!! Their salmon curry is fantastic! Stop by when you get a chance for sure

The food was great in taste and spice level. They were able to get the spice levels correct for two different orders. Hamro kitchen never got this correct. Therefore, they get an A pulse for food. Service is an F grade. They presented the appetizer at the same time as one ordered entree. The second entree and bread did not arrive for another 20 minutes. Patrons expect the appetizer and then in about 15 -20 minutes all entrees delivered at the same time. Refills on drinks did not happen unless you flagged someone down and that itself was a struggle as no one seemed to have responsibility for the table. We saw the waiter, who did not introduce himself, when we ordered and when it was time to pay the bill. Not once did the waiter check to see if the food was correct or if we needed any additional items. There seemed to be enough waiters in the building but they were not organized in a way that makes a restaurant run properly. There was diffusion of responsibility which created chaos. The ambiance is also an F grade. The noise level is so bad one cannot hear the person sitting across the table directly in front of them. There are no sound absorbing material in the building so you feel like you are in an old rough bar. Definitely not a fine dinning experience. read more

My first time trying Indian food and I absolutely loved it! Delicious meal and very kind staff. Will definitely be coming back

We went on a Sunday evening and they were busy, but not crowded. We were seated immediately and ordered chai and chicken momos. Both were delicious. For the main course, Saag Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Shrimp Curry. All were very tasty. My wife said the Saag was maybe the best she had ever had, and we have eaten Indian food all over the world. The only downside was the Kheer was mediocre. Overall a great experience. Service was good. We would recommend. read more

Cute decorations and great location but....this place has some serious kinks to straighten out. Waited a few minutes at the hostess stand before being greeted and seated. Service is slow, food came out at different times. Some members of my party waited 30 min for their food after one other entree came out. We had rotating wait staff, so never a clear person to help us. We saw people come in after us and yet their food was served long before we were able to flag someone for attention. Pretty sure our order was only half put in for the kitchen staff. Food was ok. We probably won't go back. I wonder about the longevity for a place in a college town at this price point. read more

Been here a few time now and we're officially done with it. It's been busy ever time we've visited. Not sure how long it will take for the novelty to ware off. Food wast just okay probably 3.5 but the rest of the experience her was horrendous. From bus boys wheeling noisy carts around the dining room and busing tables like a percussion section in a bizarro orchestra. There is never a host to greet you. Dirty glass, dirty dishes dirty bathrooms...can only imagine what the kitchen situation looks like . Maybe it changes for the better. Maybe not. Maybe something better will open here in the future. Great location but totally overpriced for the experience. read more

We ate here twice this week and the food was amazing! Chicken tika masala had wonderful depth of flavor and Paneer 65 was a great appetizer. Staff is friendly. Great value. Come early for dinner, as Namaste is drawing crowds. read more

Really tasty! The staff was very nice and attentive and the food delicious. The Mutton Sukuti is a must have. Everything was prompt and super fresh. If you're in Blacksburg, you should 100% check this place out! read more

There is a new Nepali-Indian restaurant in town, and we were so happy to have dinner there. The food and customer service were absolutely delicious and excellent. We are grateful to all the crew members for their dedication and professionalism in their work.The taste of the food is different from other places, and the prices are also reasonable. read more

their butter chicken was bad tbh. the best thing we had was the chow mein and it's supposed to be an indian restaurant

amazing food, great and polite service! would recommend to anyone who wants a comforting meal!

Honestly had such a terrible experience which was so disappointing since I was really looking forward to the food. When you go to a restaurant you would think the obvious order of courses would be drinks, appetizers, entree, and dessert. To start off we ordered the Namaste chai which chai is supposed to be hot but we received lukewarm almost cold tea which when we told the server he tried to tell us it's hot as if the person drinking it cannot tell the difference between hot and lukewarm--he literally dipped his finger into the tea of finally agree that it was lukewarm and then give us another cup that was much better. Another thing was we received all of our entrees and then received our appetizers after our main entrees were eaten, which makes no sense. When we told our server it just seemed like they didn't care for feedback. Another issue is items we ordered as part of our appetizers never arrived--even though we asked about it multiple times. It got to a point where we had completed the entirety of our meal that it made no sense to wait for an appetizer. Like I get it working in the food industry isn't easy but there has to be some level of professionalism which definitely seemed to be lacking. Like it was hard to flag down a server, our server kept disappearing, we spent 15+ minutes after our meal was done waiting for the bill. It got to a point where I had to get up to the main host/hostess desk to flag them down to get me the bill. Honestly was a very disappointing experience. To add to all that the food was actually very mediocre and lacking in flavor, the rice was definitely days old (you can tell when rice is reheated), the garlic naan had a burnt aftertaste, the kadhai chicken literally tasted of just fennel, no other flavor at all, and the tandoori mix was cold so you couldn't really experience and taste the true essence of what is tandoori. Not sure if we just had a bad experience or this is just the quality to expect but not sure I'll be back. read more