Namaste Indian Cuisine

Wow. $ 12 for an awesome lunch buffett. Ask the hostess nicely and she will sing frank sinatra or whitney songs. Try this place and you wont be disappointed.

The lunch buffet is good; however, there are much better Indian buffets in town.
I went the the restaurant for dinner using a groupon. I ordered the shrimp curry house special and was very disappointed. The curry was ok, but the curry only contained 5 small shrimp and cost nearly $ 20. The restaurant is simply not worth it for mediocre food, and it shows based on the empty dinning room. If your in the area and not able to get into Lotus, please try another restaurant in the complex. There are much better options than Namaste.

I’ve been here once before and thought it was fantastic.
This time we walked in and they pretty much told us we had to get the buffet, which I didn’t even know was an option for dinner. We told her we had a Groupon and she said they’d still take it. I think we appeared disappointed, so she encouraged us to check out the buffet and gave us time to decide. The buffet had limited items but we were probably going to get Chicken Tikka Masala or Curry anyway and both were on the buffet. Our Groupon was set to expire in a week so we figured we better just use it. I think the owner sensed our hesitation and finally offered us the whole menu but she said it’d be a long wait for food nice they were getting busy. Only the booths were occupied so it didn’t seem busy but we decided to stick with the buffet option, we were pretty hungry. She also moved us to a different booth, both of which seemed dirty, very confusing.
We were given a fresh basket of Naan and our drinks. And on to the buffet, I think the Chicken Curry was the best thing on the buffet but was pretty picked through and there wasn’t much left. Tikka Masala was kind of bland, I make better at home. The Tandoori chicken was good but we kept getting little broken bits of bone in the meat around the whole bone. I didn’t really like their dal either.
The entire time we were there workers kept walking back and forth with big sheets to set tables, aren’t they closed after lunch to do this? We got there about 6 so there couldn’t have been that many people in and out that quickly. The waitress/​owner was very nice and apologetic throughout but the entire experience was strange. With all the good Indian options in town, I doubt I’ll go back.

We went here for lunch on our trip to Vegas and really enjoyed the food and found it to be authentic and tasty. The host was friendly and it seemed like a nice family owned business. The naan was great, butter chicken and saag was good, rice was a bit hard as it was left steaming for a long time and the kheer could have been much better. All in all a very nice meal.

I was visiting a friend, and he and his son took me for some Indian Cuisine, as it turns out it was the right place to go. While not being new to the Indian flavor of food, Namaste did offer some new twist on an otherwise stable menu, as always I tend to heed the suggestions for the Own/​help, and not being afraid to try new things seem to always payoff. In my opinion, this is one of the better places for Indian food, try it and enjoy. l

I was in Las Vegas for a trip in the month of august with my friends.
The lunch buffet was about to close in 30 minutes when we walked in and i felt we were late for the lunch. The ambiance was ok and staff paid attention when we walked inside. The owner of the restaurant was also working along with restaurant staff. They have very limited number of items for the lunch buffet. The food in the containers was about to finish and we asked the waitress to get the food. I liked the curry with boiled eggs and it was perfect combination with Naan’s. The food is not so spicy and the price of the buffet was ok. I guess we shouldn’t expect spicy Indian food in a city like Las Vegas. Disappointing Indian buffet!!!

Myself and Wife had visited Vegas for ??? — Yes Pure fun and stumbled on Namaste Indian Cuisine. It was the best food we had in Vegas. The owner Melque was so kind and attentive and always going out of way to make us feel comfortable. The food was of course amazing and me being Vegan — I was just amazed at the choices. So we decided to go back again before we left Vegas for Buffet and the food again was just excellent. Everything was fresh and service always the best. To top off the wonderful food — Melque (the owner — a professional singer) also sang some beautiful notes for us and made our lunch special. So what can you ask more — Good food — Good Music and Good Ambiance. We will surely be back when we are in Vegas — We miss you Melque!!! and of course the wonderful food — Please open one in Denver CO and we will be your loyal customers! Keep up the great service and food.
Sairam Hiremagalur and Sinduja Raghavan
Denver CO

I stand by my belief that I hate buffets. BUT, if you make a buffet that is compact (meaning small and only consisting of delicious dishes), steps from where I am sitting and slap a $ 10.99 price tag on it, then you and I can dance. Namaste’s lunch buffet is all those things.
This is a small restaurant, so no matter where you are sitting, you are close to the action. The naan bread is fresh out of the oven and worth the brief wait so it comes out piping hot and delicious. My favorite, as is true of most Indian restaurants, was the butter chicken. The only con is that there were no samosas on the bar but, frankly, much like sushi, samosas are never good on a buffet anyway.
The little lady who is running this place is maybe the cutest little thing ever. I wanted to put her in my pocket and take her home with me (which is made even weirder by the fact that I am maybe an inch taller than her haha). So nice and genuine and you can really tell she takes pride in her place. She told my friend and I that she sings nightly. Wish the neighborhood were close to my home so I could stop in here for dinner sometime and check it out. But no doubt, I’ll be hitting up this lunch buffet again soon.

Namaste’s lunch buffet is bomb with their decent selection of hot and cold food items, but how’s the food and service like during non-​buffet hours? I dropped in several days ago to have dinner there, so here’s a review update.
FOOD
To dine there during lunch buffet hours will cost you $ 10.99. It’s AYCE and you receive a free basket of Naan bread. During non-​buffet hours, you’ll of course have to order off of the menu. Entrees can be pricey for the portions and can range from $ 12-​$ 16. Also, you’ll receive a side of rice instead of Naan bread.
+ Paneer Malai: I was wavering in my decision to choose which would be the best dish: the Saag Paneer or Paneer Malai? The Saag is always good, and it’s usually available during the lunch buffet but without the paneer, but the Paneer Malai isn’t. I’m happy I went with something new, because now this is one of my favorite Indian dishes. A sauce made with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and chunks of paneer — it’s absolutely delicious. I could easily eat an entire bowl or five by myself. No shame.
+ Butter Chicken: This is another item that’s sometimes available during the lunch buffet, but decided to order this becauseI’d been craving Butter Chicken for the longest time. Ordered this with a medium spicy level, which was just perfect. Still loving the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. Just as good as when it’s served during the lunch buffet.
+ Kashmiri Naan: A mix made of cashew nuts, cherries, and coconut is spread thinly on the inside the Naan. In my opinion, this is more of a dessert bread that I would eat on the side rather than with my meal; although, you could still dip this bread into curries and other savory dishes, because it doesn’t conflict with any of the flavors.
SERVICE
Great as usual. No complaints here. I’ve always experienced excellent service whenever I visit.
OVERALL
Food and service at Namaste remains exceptional no matter what time of day. This is why Namaste is my go-​to Indian restaurant, and perhaps one of my favorites to dine at in Vegas.

This review is for dinner service and not the lunch buffet. We dined here Saturday night and overall experience was enjoyable.
The restaurant was fairly empty (two other tables occupying the space) which was slightly worrisome. Our server was also the owner and she was pleasant and sweet. We started off with a bottle of Cabernet and two appetizers: Chicken Pakoras and Vegetable Samosas. I was not particularly impressed with either, but 2 out of the 4 in our party enjoyed both.
Our entrees were following: Butter Chicken (very good), Saag Paneer (nothing special), Goan Shrimp Curry (my favorite out of our choices, exceptionally good), Lamb Tikka Masala (also good), Chicken Vindaloo (did not try, but rest of the party enjoyed). We also had four orders of garlic naan which seemed a little too crispy for my liking.
Although not perfect, the food and service here are well above par. I will definitely be returning to sample more of their menu and of course indulge in more Goan Shrimp Curry!

This review is for their lunch buffet. I came in around 1pm after a day at the Korean spa. They are open from 11:30pm-2:30pm for lunch and then reopen at 5pm for dinner.
Yet again I almost missed out on a solid place because I was going to walk out. First glances can be deceptive, especially when you walk into an empty restaurant in the middle of lunch hours. I decided to stay anyways due to all the high reviews of this place. I cannot say that Unilocal has lead me astray.
The lunch buffet is smaller than other restaurants and does not offer saag. I was disappointed to see that their paneer is without the homemade cheese cubes. I did enjoy their butter chicken and aloo gobi though. In the beginning, I was counting all of my favorite items that was missing, but after a few bites I was enjoying what they did offer.
Unlike other places, the items in the warmers were kept piping hot. Nothing was lukewarm. The fried potatoes retained a crispiness that is normally unheard of in buffets. Overall I was impressed with how attentive the owner was. She cleared plates, refilled my water, and checked up on me frequently. I overheard her conversation about the restaurant having a tough time, but she doesn’t let it show in the quality of the food. I hope their business picks up, because it is a solid option for those not too familiar with Indian or someone who loves butter chicken (Which I don’t see too often on the line).

This place is in a horrible neighbor hood. So if you choose to go here, then do get a cab or car. We walked there and felt very insecure. Place is dark and dingy. I didnt have the courage to try the restrooms.
Horrible food. Pathetic ambience. We went there for a Sunday Buffett, they were clearly not prepared. Their food containers were half full, may be it was left over food from Saturday. In fact, when one of the vegetables was over, I asked them to get more., they put water in it and got it back. Bread service was slow and poor.
Save your money. Don’t go here! Try something more popular on the strip.

The BF and I have been watching a lot about Indian food lately so we’re on a kick for some. I’ve had this bookmarked for a long time and wanted to see what the fuss is about.
When we walked in, the owner was belting out some tunes so we just waited for her to finish to get our drinks in. I’m Filipino so I’ve been disenfranchised and subjected to a lot of karaōke. Some people might like the entertainment, but fair warning that if you’re not keen on it, you might catch one song but not a whole performance.
We did the buffet for $ 10.99. I also ordered a mango lassi, good but standard. The spread was decent. With 2 chicken dishes, 6 or so veggie dishes, salad, chutneys/​raita, naan, rice, spongy little cakes (dont know the name), potato pakora, rice pudding and oranges for sweets.
We both thought it was decent, but this is not our favorite lunch buffet. The standout for me was the saag which had a nice gingery flavor and creamy texture and the refreshing rice pudding. I wish the naan wasn’t premade and was fresh made as some of them were really crunchy for sitting out. The flavors were good, but I don’t like that some of the items were precut bagged vegetable mix and they were doing their supply order while we were there and it confirmed what was frozen and what was not. I know times aren’t the best for businesses, but fresh vegetables is one of the reasons why I’m drawn to Indian food.
I would say it was a 3.5 star buffet, I’ll round up as the service was very warm, friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is nice. I just don’t think I will be coming that often when we both have a love for a place we know uses better quality ingredients and we built a repoire with already.

Sadly, I have to withdraw my previously positive review and add my recent unpleasant experience. Previously, I had only visited for the lunch buffet, which is good and reasonably priced.
Dinner is a different story. I purchased a groupon because I have always enjoyed this place. (Except, of course, the owner’s occasional need to karaōke. Can someone tell her that she is too loud and not Whitney Houston?)
We attempted to go there two weeks ago, but the roof had a flood. We spoke with the owner for a few minutes. We walked in at 6pm and there was still a three foot by four foot puddle on the floor. She rents the space, but why not clean it up?
So, we returned there last night to try again. The food was good, not great and the rice was sparse. So, when we asked for our left overs to go, we asked if we could get a little more rice to take home with us. There was an additional $ 2 charge on the bill for rice.
This was the big deal: She wrote in an 18% tip on the overall bill! Now, I would have completely understood if she wrote a quick note on the side with the calculations for 15%, 18%, and 20% tip on the total bill. But to write in the tip on a table for two just because we were using a groupon is uncalled for. My friend, who was paying the difference, was so mad, so crossed it off and gave her a 13% tip.
Lastly, when the owner is serving me, I feel less bad about the tip considering that is not how she makes her wages, unlike normal wait staff.

First Indian Place I have been to in las vegas and i was excited. I had read the reviews on Unilocal and was anxious to try the place out.
You walk in and immediately you are succumb to a dark, woody, quiet environment. It is calm, soothing and relaxing. The booths were nice and big and very comfy.
I deducted a star because as an American, I should always have the option to American drinks. No tea, no lemonade, no soda. Water or Lassi seemed to be our only option and I was disappointed in that.
The food was good, not great. I have had definately had better Indian Food. I was extremely happy that they had Butter Chicken but in my opinion it should have been a little more creamier.
The tandori chicken didn’t seem authentic either. So that was big a NO for me.
The naan, wasn’t the freshest or softest I have had either.
Maybe it was the day we went but I felt they should have had more variety for chutneys.
The buffet itself was a bit pricey for the amount of different choices they offered.
I did like most of what I had. Very filling. Ate one and half plates.
No indian people eating there either. That should have been my number one sign.
I would go back — maybe.

Stopped in Namaste for an extended lunch the other day with a date. After striking up a convresation, Melque the «new» owner serenaded us for a full set! What a treat! She checked on us frequently and talked with us quite a bit about her home of Goa, India.
Food is lighter and fresher than some other spots in town, consistently good and the buffet is frequently replenished. Great value considering the price.
What I love most about this place (besides the ultra convenient central location) is the dark, sultry wood décor. I treasure the places in Vegas that DON’T feel like Vegas… and Namaste fits the bill. The energy in the place is authentic… and I came out feeling strangely rejuvenated and refreshed… I thought it was just lunch?

Butter Chicken!
If you know me, I should be able to write those two words and be done with this review. For everyone else, well I guess I’ll keep going.
With all the great reviews about Namaste’s lunch buffet, I’ve been meaning to try it for quite some time. I finally had the excuse last weekend with one of my meetup groups. Situated in Commercial Center, it’s not the nicest neighborhood, but being right next to Lotus of Siam, they have certainly associated themselves with a good neighbor.
The interior is well-​decorated with quite a bit of wood trim. The buffet area isn’t huge, but provides a good selection. For me though, it’s all about the Butter Chicken. All I need is Butter Chicken and Naan for dipping and I’m a happy camper. It’s just so freakin’ delicious.
I should mention a little tidbit. We were all enjoying our meals and conversation when we suddenly heard one of the owners get up to sing karaōke. She didn’t pick easy songs either. She sang Celine’s My Heart Will Go On and Whitney’s Saving All My Love. She was actually pretty good. It was just unexpected.
Random karaōke aside, $ 10 AYCE definitely makes me a fan of this place. The service is friendly and the food is very good. I just wish it wasn’t so far from my house.

Vegas is a mecca for many great food genres. Unfortunately Indian is not one of them. Luckily, in this wasteland there is Namaste.
This is my favorite Indian buffet in town. They keep the line fresh and clean and there are tons of options. I remember reading an article in the LV Weekly claiming they have the best chicken in town. Now that may be a bit of an overstatement, but their Tandori chicken is pretty delicious.
When I’m in the area, it’s hard for me not to end up at Komol, but I’m sometimes able to fight the urge and end up at Namaste.
I could do without the karaōke while I eat, but it is pretty entertaining (ie humorous).
Lunch or dinner. It’s all good.

After hearing Misti and Bobby Y. rave about this place, We finally got to try Namaste during Misti’s CMYE in conjunction with the CAC…
We shared a Table with fellow Unilocalers Tony, Judd, and Lynn. Usually the buffet is only served during lunch hours, but they made an exception for this event.
If you haven’t been to Namaste within the last 3 months, I STRONGLY suggest you do so… The food was outstanding! They have changed ownership and the person running the show now is Melque (pronounced «milky») Rodriguez. She and her cooks are natives from Goa,
and besides being the owner, she is also a professional singer, and your friendly hostess and server.
The buffet had quite a few meat and vegetarian options-​saag paneer, veggie samosas, veggie biriyani, tandoori chicken, chicken vindaloo, butter chicken, ghana chat, yellow dal, navratham korma, the list goes on and on.
after a good couple rounds, I was happily stuffed and we’ll definitely be back to try other items on the menu… ALOHA!!!

Namaste — Hello, I’ve been waiting quite awhile to meet you. I came today to try your lunch buffet, and it’s every bit as good as others have commented!
I ate mostly vegetarian dishes because they were so good and they came first on the buffet. There wasn’t much room for anything else. Well yes there was, but the vegetarian selections were excellent!
For plate one, I had some Saag Paneer, Dal Maknni, Butter chicken and another chicken whose name I can’t remember. (Note to self — bring a notepad). The spiciness of the first two dishes – the vegetarian ones – was simply superb! The spices were not overpowering but were just right. There was also a little bite which is always welcome.
For plate two, I had some Aloo Korma, Fried cabbage, Eggplant Bartha, and some more Dal Maknni. Again, the flavors were outstanding.
Plate three — I tried three of their chutneys — tamarind, coconut, and mint. They were all good, but the tamarind was my favorite. I used them as a condiment on my naan. While it was not needed – the naan was excellent – I did want to try the chutneys alone and this was the bets option for me.
My last dish was a small bowl of mango custard that was a perfect ending to the meal.
Service was right on. Dishes were removed, iced tea refilled, and the waiter checked on me often to see if there was anything I needed. The hostess was a simply lovely woman who was very friendly. She had to leave while I was eating to run an errand, and she came over and thanked me for coming by and asked me to return. Top notch customer interaction!
I will be back! Now I need to nap!
Again, hello Namaste!

Indian lunch buffets were on my mind, especially have hearing Misti Y. praise their deliciousness.
We pull into Commercial Center at 1:45 pm on a Sunday. As we park the car, we notice there aren’t too many other cars parked out front. Hmmm… As we open the door, what a shock to see! The place was packed full of Indians! This was a great sign!
I wasn’t sure if there was a wait with all the people standing around of if there was a private party. With no one to greet us at the front, the Husband goes in search of an empty table. He finds one last table at the far back and after checking with a waiter, I get the affirmative wave. I tell him to start first on the buffet line. Meanwhile, I ask a waiter for some utensils.
When the waiter brings over our water, he apologizes as a tour group had just arrived, which explains all the craziness. Nonetheless, an Indian tour group stops at Namaste in Commercial Center, of all places, for their lunch en route is still a good sign!
My turn at the buffet line! Now, I’m no expert on Indian buffets as I’ve been to only a couple. But I think the spread was pretty good for $ 8.99!
My favorite was the Vegetable Korma «Vegetable cooked in creamy cashew nut gravy finished with almond and garnished with coriander and cream.» This was good on rice or the hot naan «unleavened white bread» they provided. I also liked the sauce from the Chicken Tikka Masala «Tender pieces of chicken breast roasted in homemade creamy tomato,» however, we both found the chicken pieces itself to be dry. I also liked the Allo Jerra, which were ultimately potatoes.
The Husband was loving the Saag Paneer «Spinach cooked with homemade cheese» and the Goat Curry.
Other items on the buffet line were Pakara, a fried veggie, Cholle Masala, a dish with chickpeas; and a Cabbage Masala. Something that was both new to us was the Uttapam, a thick pancake with a sour-​like taste that was topped with a bit of tomato and onion. Traditionally it’s made from rice that has been fermented, which explains it’s tangy taste.
Finishing off the meal was the Kheer, «Traditional Indian rice pudding with nuts, flavored with cardamon and rose.»
At one point, I helped myself to the water pitcher. (I wasn’t sure if this was self serve since there were about four water pitchers right next to where we were sitting and the place was so crowded. They did end up refilling my glass the next 4 – 5 times though.) The waiters were pretty friendly to us once the crowd got settled in more and started clearing out. They were quick to clear out our dirty dishes and refill the water glasses.
Namaste also has a simple, but pleasant décor with its mango painted walls, which I’m sure makes one crave a mango lassi.
Overall, definitely not a bad choice for an Indian buffet. I was so stuffed from that meal that I didn’t eat again until 10 pm that night! I don’t know if it’s always this busy on Sundays though, so keep that in mind!