This place is fantastic. Going out to dinner has become such a drag these days-- expensive and almost never worth it. Namaste is the exception. The ambience is great -- and the food is excellent. I've eaten East Indian food around the country and this place ranks among the top. The servers are friendly and attentive, the ambiance is nice and you catch a movie before or afterward. Highly recommended. read more

We stopped by Namaste Montana for their weekend lunch buffet around 2 PM and were pleasantly surprised that there was still a good selection of food available. The buffet was well stocked, with a nice variety of chicken, shrimp, and vegetarian dishes, along with salad, naan, rice and desserts. Overall, the flavors were enjoyable and well-seasoned. The only downside was that the chicken was a bit dry, though still flavorful. One nice touch is that beverages are included with the buffet. We ordered a mango lassi and masala chai, and both were absolutely delicious --definitely highlights of the meal. The dessert selection included carrot pudding and ras gulla (pillowy, spongy balls soaked in syrup), fruit salad and 2 other unlabeled square bars. While they appeared authentic, they were a little too sweet for our taste or lack of flavor so we weren't as excited about that part of the buffet. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was comfortable. We also appreciated how the buffet was set up and maintained. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and we'd be interested in coming back to try some of their à la carte menu items next time. read more

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Very disappointing experience at Namaste Montana in Kalispell We visited Namaste Montana in Kalispell for dinner the day before Labor Day. We were visiting from Houston and had plans to leave early the next morning for Glacier National Park. Unfortunately, I accidentally left my wallet on the table where we had been seated. It contained my driver's license, several credit cards, and cash. I didn't realize it was missing until around 6:00 a.m. the next morning. I started calling the restaurant at around 9:00 a.m. to see if someone had found it. Because we were in the park, cell service was patchy, but I continued trying throughout the day. No one answered until approximately 5:00 p.m. When someone finally answered, I explained the situation. I believe the gentleman's name was Shree. He told me that they had been busy and therefore hadn't answered the phone. He also said that no one had reported finding a wallet. He said he would check with two other servers who had not yet arrived and call me back. I waited for his call, but heard nothing by 7:00 p.m., so I drove back to the restaurant myself. When I walked in, the young woman who had seated us the previous evening immediately recognized me and told me that I had left my wallet. She went to the front podium area to look for it, but it wasn't immediately visible. She then called a supervisor over and explained that she had found the wallet. The supervisor opened a set of drawers next to the podium and said there was nothing there. Thankfully, my husband, who was standing behind him, asked him to look again. He immediately spotted my wallet sitting right there in the drawer. I am extremely grateful to the young woman who was honest and immediately acknowledged that my wallet had been left behind. Her honesty and kindness were greatly appreciated, and I made sure to thank and reward her personally. Unfortunately, the way the situation was handled by the other staff member left us deeply disappointed and uncomfortable. Given that my wallet contained important identification, credit cards, and cash, I expected much more transparency and urgency when I called. Sadly, our overall experience was also disappointing. We found the restaurant to be lacking in cleanliness, the food was mediocre, and the service was poor. For these reasons, I would not recommend this restaurant. The one bright spot was the young woman who was honest and helpful when I returned. I am grateful that her integrity ultimately helped me recover my wallet. read more

I liked this place very much. First the atmosphere was perfect with a screen playing Bollywood music and greeted with enthusiasm. I had the shrimp biryani and tandoori chicken. The shrimp in the biryani were large and delicious. Tandoori chicken was also very tasteful with the yogurt dipping sauce. This is very flavorful and spiced meal and the portions were very large. I highly recommend coming here. Place got packed after I got there. read more

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We were not expecting Indian food in Kalispell Montana to be this good. This was the BEST Indian food I have ever had, and I eat a lot of it! We live in California and frequently talk about going back to MT just to go here. The Gobi Manchurian appetizer is incredible, and they make the best mango lassi. read more

Oof so spicy! What I got a couple of items! Gobi Manchurian - It was good, not the best. I think it was in Medium Spicy (which was very spicy to me), The batter was good and the cauliflower was crunchy (almost like chicken?). Truffle Dosa - I tasted the truffle oil fragrant in the dosa which was quite different that's why I got it. Though I feel the dipping sauces and the Indian spices drowns the truffle. Great concept though, but very conflicting on what I want - truffle fragrant or the Indian spices! Lamb Biryani - This was very spicy as well (though he suggested medium...I need baby spicy) - I thought the rice was good, but felt the meat was not fresh. Overall it was ok Environment This was located in the plaza on the end, close to the Homewood Suites. There is plenty of parking available, so not hard to find. The inside was pretty big, there is plenty of seating available from tables and also booths. Niceness of the staff SUPER SUPER nice staff! I was able to pick the seat (maybe it wasn't busy) and also the guy taking my order had patience. Dollar I thought was decently priced. The biryani was 20, truffle dosa 12, Manchurian around 12. the total was 40 something. Not bad Yes/No? I would return here if I was in the area. But would order other items to try it. read more

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Went for lunch on a week day for first time... Was so excited to try this place. The restaurant has a great interior and our server Preston from Creston was awesome Friend got a thali lunch plate and I ordered a few items on my bucket list ... pani puri and chat samosa and a chili cauliflower dish. Total was around $40.00 which I thought was awesome also came home with leftovers. Will be stopping again! read more

Namaste Montana - Thali plate samosa chat pani puri and a chili cauliflower dish with salad - Indian Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

They've finally debuted the weekend lunch buffet! We love Indian and also love buffets, so we were excited to try this. They offer a nice variety of options. Some dishes have more heat than others. The sauce flavors are good. However, the meats are bland and overcooked. The rice is crunchy. The naan bread was dried out, and they didn't replenish it when it was empty. I don't know about you, but I like a little nibble of tasty, warm naan with my food. Their salad is a worthless pile of veggies. Dessert gulag jamun is good, carrot pudding isn't to my taste. We had to wait a while for our waters and they didn't get refilled. For the price, I don't think I'll be back. read more

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Namaste Montana is a treat, Excellent Indian food, O love their curries, today I had Tandori Chicken Tikka medium heat it was "yum" The ambiance is nice. My server Sasidhar was friendly. read more

The flavors were great, bolder than I expected., the variety of dishes on offer makes it so it never gets boring. This is one of 3 really great Indian places in the whitefish/kalispell area and I was so surprised to find even one authentic Indian restaurant. (And ive been to India 4 times, so I have some cred.) Here,the samosas were notably excellent (I know,basic, but whatever when it's good, mmmm). The chicken Rogan Josh was really flavorful and well-spiiced. We have also enjoyed the Punjabi chole kulchi and tandoori mixed grill. Shout-out for the shrimp, it surpassed expectations. read more

Delicious Indian food. We visited Namaste Montana on a Wednesday night, and it was busy but there were tables available. The restaurant has three large televisions and an open seating area with scuffed tables and chairs. Indian music played during the course of our visit. We split the vegetarian samosa and masala dosa as starters, I ordered the goa veg curry as my main, and we also ordered an order of garlic naan. The vegetarian samosa was served piping hot and was as good as any that I have tried. The masala dosa had a good set of flavors and was paired with tasty sauces. The goa veg curry was delicious with a lovely blend of flavors. The garlic naan was as good as any that I have sampled. My one critique was that they didn't trust our desire for spicier food, and all of our dishes were light on the spice. Overall, I had a lovely experience at Namaste Montana and would recommend them for Indian food in Kalispell. read more

So glad to know this is right here in Kalispell and glad to see the town getting even more ethnic diversity into its food scene. First visit here. Food was delicious and the service was pleasant and efficient. Had the tika tandoori chicken skewers which were tender and very flavorful. Can't wait to visit again and try other dishes. read more

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Wonderful. Family owned. Decilious. Love that we are getting some culture into our small town. Very much welcome this family into ours. Love the tandoori. Naan. Tikka masala. fries my kids love. Heart and soul in every bite read more

So disappointed. Liked it the first time but went there a 2nd time and it was terrible. I had a shrimp dish and the shrimp was way more than dry. It was cooked on its way to having a beef jerky texture. The butter chicken had great flavor, but the chicken was super dry too. Honest feedback here. read more

Great food, good service - they get busy in the summer but overall a huge fan of this place. It's great to have authentic Indian food available nearby. read more

Was pleasantly surprised to find this nice and new Indian eatery in Kalispell and this made my trip to the glacier national park awesome! We had a delicious brunch here on our way to the park and packed a lot of food for us to enjoy in the park and we again ate dinner and brunch on our way back from the park. What we loved the most: masala dosa was very good, chicken lollipops were juicy, spicy, finger licking delicious, rasmalai was the best rasmalai I have ever had in US, very authentic! and tandoori rotis were sooooo good, so authentic ! dal tadka was yummm (came with rice), chai, coffee (Bru, indian style) really refreshing and tasty. What could be better: Pani puri (khatta meetha pani could have been better), rose lassi (thin and lacking sourness of yogurt, tasted more like rose milk), Chicken biryani and dhaba chicken didn't quiet do it for us. Dhaba chicken seemed to have a coconut based gravy which was very different from my expectation and chicken biryani could have used more spices. Service was good, we got all our food served pretty quick, and the servers were very attentive and friendly and also packed our to go food really well for our long trip. Gave me an extra rasmalai as well .. I was sooo happy because I really loved it. Overall we really loved this place and the food and I will definitely eat here again when I visit kalispell again! read more

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Had the lunch buffet and got the lollipop chicken for our daughter. Everything was delicious, highly recommend and we'll be coming back.

Really nice selection of chaat and entrees - good flavoring and very authentic - we are fortunate to have this place in Kalispell

Short version: Americanized, watered down flavors, small portions, and high prices. Full version: I'm very excited whenever I get the chance to try new Indian restaurants. I'm a native Montanan, but I lived abroad in India for a short time, and my wife is also from India. I would really like to give a great review and had high hopes. But our experience tonight was disappointing. First, the prices are pretty high for Kalispell. Approximately $20 a plate or more for most things. That's fine, as long as the food is good and portions are large. Unfortunately, the food was pretty Americanized. The spices were watered down, things were overly creamy, and--a sure sign that things aren't authentic--everything was sweet. (This isn't supposed to be Thai curry, right?) The staff seemed very concerned about the spice level. Trust me, there's nothing to worry about here--it was not spicy at all (and we asked for spicy). The waitstaff also convinced me to go for goat (for an extra $2). I'm aware that Indians often serve goat meat with bones. But my meal was 1/3 bones. My wife also was served a very small amount of rice. Lastly, the atmosphere wasn't wonderful. They had a huge TV showing a sensually dressed DJ, and the techno music just really didn't fit the experience or the cuisine. (I wouldn't want my kids watching what was on that screen.) If you like food that is more Americanized, you may think this place is great. I do hope they succeed. But I feel they have a lot of work to do. Make it Indian. Make the portion sizes right. Make the atmosphere match. Make it worth the high prices. read more

Namaste Montana - My goat dish that was 1/3 bones. - Indian Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Well it's a long time waiting, all I have to say this is a must try. Excellent service, very attentive and the food is excellent. Overall excellent food and great service. read more

Namaste Montana - Excellent Curry. - Indian Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Drove over today, Friday, for their lunch buffet. Was told they changed the buffet hours to only Saturday and Sunday but did not update their website. Buy we could "order the veggie platter instead." Huh? Bait and switch is not good business practice. read more

Good food, but portion size is small. They forgot about our order and many others' orders were delayed too. Customer service is average. Not a good place if you want to have a quick eat. read more

Great new place in Kalispell!! Chef Kumar is amazing! Literally the best chicken tikka masala I've ever had! Very friendly staff, the waiter recommended the mango chicken, it was delicious! read more

Namaste Montana - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

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Amazing Indian food. Pleasant ambiance. Great service. Some past reviews complained about the service but that was when they first opened. Unfair to complain then. read more

I have been three weeks in row to the weekend all you can eat.It is fantastic.Several different lamb and chicken dishes and all are medium to mild.The waiter is always polite and attentive. It is definitely a once a week thing for me. read more

Excellent Indian food. The butter chicken was my favorite. Others in our group ordered lamb and a vegetarian dish. We also enjoyed the butter naan and pesto naan. We will definitely return read more

There are so many options to choose from on the menu. The last time we were in, we ordered three different dishes, which were packed with flavor. We will be back. read more

The food was beyond delicious, the service attentive and the atmosphere was amazing! What a gem. Such a great addition to the restaurant scene here in Kalispell. Wish I'd taken a picture but couldn't wait to dive in! Definitely worth multiple visits to try the extensive menu! read more

Fast service, rich flavors, and an impressive range of options make this Indian cuisine spot a standout. Every dish was packed with authentic taste, and the menu had something for everyone. Highly recommend for a quick yet satisfying meal. Dishes: chicken tikka, butter chicken, garlic naan, onion pakora read more

Namaste Montana - Leftovers! - Indian Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

The food was great! We really enjoyed it and it was packed. So glad to have more options in Kalispell. The service was extremely slow the second time I visited but we weren't in a hurry. read more

The food is absolutely amazing! The service is great. The employees are so kind, as well. They have a lot of dairy-free options, which is wonderful! You can adjust the heat level to your liking. I find a 2.5 to be perfect. If you haven't been here yet, might I suggest it as a great date night? Since it's across the parking lot from the movie theaters, dinner and a movie! I recommend the Dal Fry and the roti. So delicious. Their roti is the best I've ever had. The Hubster really likes the shrimp dishes. Their buffet should be ready to go soon. I wish I could give more than 5 stars! read more

Beautiful, fresh, delicious and healthy buffet. Bright and pleasant place. Lassi and butter chicken were really good.

We have been dying for good Indian food since we moved here 8 years ago. Namaste is that place. Every spice, every flavor note was spot on. It has some of the challenges of a new restaurant, but with a wee bit of patience you will have one of if not the best meal to be found in the valley. This is certainly a will return over and over. They make their bread in house. read more

Food is excellent! Service is super friendly especially Shrikant! He's the best. Excited to keep trying new dishes.

Wonderful addition to Flathead Valley! I've eaten Indian food all over the world and found Namaste to be one of the best. To be honest, I was surprised -- we don't often get world class dining in the Valley -- but this place was fantastic. A very large menu, encompassing cuisine from all parts of India (for example dosas from South India, momos from Assam, and Indian street food like pani puri (delicious by the way) which I've only seen in London). We had the pani puri, the Tandoori Lamb Chops (served with a subtle and delicious sauce with a seasoned rice / spinach), and Dhaba Chicken (new to me with an interesting mix of spices and the tenderest chicken). The sauces were all flavorful, different, and perfectly spiced. We also split a Gulab Jamun and had to (politely) fight a bit over the last bite. Should have had two. Also loved the chai -- nice and sweet and flavorful -- pretty different from what you get at Starbucks My only regret is that I can't eat enough in one sitting to try everything I wanted to try. I'm mostly focused on food but the wait staff was very friendly and the ambiance lovely. read more

Namaste Montana - Pani Puri - Indian Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Brand new restaurant in Kalispell and it was totally worth the wait. I had pain puri, baingan bharta, and garlic naan. Only complaint was the pain puri wasn't as full as I like it but the tamarind sauce was great!! My eggplant was smoky and delicious! I asked for hot and asked them to bring out some chilis, which they did without blinking. Delicious meal. Come and meet them for a wonderful meal! read more

After reading all of the exceptional reviews, I was so excited to eat here. I have been so pleasantly surprised by many of these establishments. Sadly, it seemed that at least for us and the parties to the tables on either side of us, they just couldn't seem to take the time to get our food. For me, all started out okay and they were fully polite the entire time. We got there and they weren't very busy and got ordered relatively quickly. Appetizer (a street food) came out relatively quickly but then after that it seemed to take white awhile. One of us had ordered a 4 and 1? Was 4 pieces of flatbread with varying toppings.l, while the other ordered a lamb chop and rice meal. We also got the bread basket to share as well. The 4 and 1 came out first. We had to catch their attention after awhile as we weren't sure if this was the bread "basket" or the one meal since nothing else was coming out. But we wanted to save the bread basket for our full meals as well. Finally got someone (the staff running around prepping tables and filling water etc couldn't speak English so had to get the right people. After getting that first dish e sat waiting to eat at the same time .....about 30 to 45 minutes ... Wondering what the heck was going on. Finally as the manager? Looked over and gave a concerned/questioning look, asking if everything was okay. (We hadn't touched the one dish yet) Explained that were still waiting for the bread basket and my food. He said that it would be right out, then looked at his computer and I'm pretty sure realized either it hadn't been out in or just was never made. So we had to wait a short while longer for the rest of the food to come out. Once out, i will say it was exceptionally good. But even after that in trying to get refills on our water and then the bill at the end, we had so much waiting. Granted they did start getting busier but still seemed to have time to stand it be somewhere in the back, but we couldn't get their attention. Sadly it wasn't just us. Couple next to us ordered food that came with weird "extra"s. One was supposed to have a few meats but they added shrimp as an extra "for free" they said. He explained that he didn't want shrimp. The menu didn't show shrimp. Imagine having an allergy? That could have been bad. Also seems there was something else they'd gotten that had an extra ingredient as well but I can't remember what it was. I do remember it was quite the conversation with them and the manager as to whether they even had the right food (which also took awhile for them to get). Other side of us at the other table, this elderly couple got completely forgotten after their water for about a half hour. Waiting to order, nobody even checked on them. Plenty of staff was there so I'm not sure what happened but with all of the amazing similar food popping up around town, I may try it again as there's plenty that sounds good but if I have another experience like this one and it wasn't some fluke of the day, I'll be back on here to update. read more

Impromptu dinner that was very satisfying. Customer service, food selection, flavors, and price was awesome. Chicken Malai, lollipop chicken, veggie samosa, big basket of naan prepared different ways was such a treat. I loved the mango lassi. Thank you read more

Greeted at door, Clothe table clothes & napkins , a chef who cares and listens to opinions make this my new favorite restaurant in the Flathead. The eggplant was roasted, (could taste the roasted flavor), before being turned into a delicious Baigen Bharti. Mild spice was perfect for us as we upped it with a side of Ahcha (spelling?). The chutneys were very good as we started with those with the papadan. The Nan was exceptional as baked in a tandoori oven. We also enjoyed the chai which, as in India, is continuously brewed, adding milk, tea & spices as needed. Our long wait for an Indian restaurant is over. It was the only thing these Montana residents & travelers were missing in Montana and are grateful it has arrived. read more

A Hidden Gem Worth Supporting Tried this new spot in Kalispell and was so pleasantly surprised. I've seen a few people grumble about the prices, but honestly... have they been out to eat lately? Even fast food is creeping past $15-$20 these days. For what you get here--fresh, authentic food, generous portions, and actual service--it's more than fair. The space is really comfortable too--bright, clean, and full of natural light. The kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy a meal, not just rush in and out. As someone who's vegan, it's usually slim pickings in town. But the staff here was incredibly kind, professional, and super accommodating. They didn't make it feel like a big deal, just genuinely wanted me to enjoy the meal--and I did. I've spent time in India, and honestly, the food here was just as good as what I had there. That kind of flavor and care is rare anywhere--let alone in a small town like Kalispell. You can tell they care. It's the kind of place that brings a bit of the world to Kalispell, and I love that. We need more spots like this--local, thoughtful, and actually trying to offer something different. I don't live here full-time, but I'll definitely be back whenever I'm around. Really hoping the word spreads because they deserve to do well. It's all there--they just need people to find them. read more