Namaste Village Norwich

4.7

1357 Reviews

£25 and under

Indian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Vegetarian-friendly
Vegan-friendly
Good for special occasions

Looking for a real Indian dining experience ? Bored of greasy & heavy Indian food ? Do you even know what real Indian food actually tastes like ?
We invite you to join us at our authentic Indian, family-run restaurant & sample some of the finest Indian food Norfolk has to offer. Namaste Village is a traditional yet progressive Indian restaurant, serving vegetarian & vegan food from different regions of India, which is both healthy & delicious. The dishes on our menu are unique and developed from our own recipes. That is why they taste different and unique. Come, see for yourself & experience the spirit and spice of India.
The fact of being a vegetarian restaurant should not be disappointing you. More than 70 % of our customers are not vegetarian and still this is rated as the number one Indian Restaurant in Norfolk on Tripadvisor and also featured in The Times as the 8th best curry house.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, South Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01603 466466
Website
https://namastevillage.co.uk/
Payment options
Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dalsukh Jetani
Catering
We can cater to all your outdoor & indoor catering requirements within a radius of 100 miles. No order is truly small order for us and we use state-of-art tools and technology to deliver fresh and delicious food to your events. Always remember that we can and we will help you to select a menu that suits your taste buds and any budget. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
We are experienced memory makers having hosted weddings, receptions, corporate lunch meetings, parties and many such events of all sizes. Our beautiful & spacious venue (built in 1887) and menu that can be tailored.Our passionate event management team will offer you cost effective yet luxurious packages to make your event memorable.

Location
131-139 Queens Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3PN
Neighborhood
Norwich
Cross street
The Norwich City Coucil run Queens Road car park is right across the road.
Parking details
The restaurant has no parking spaces but Council-run Queen's Road car park is right across the street.
Public transit
We are just 5 minutes walk from the St Stephens or Surrey Street bus stop, to the south of city centre. You'll find us next to the Sainsbury gas station opposite Queens Road Council parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sunday Special Buffet
£14.95 per person
Multiple dates available
✨ Experience the Unique Norwich Namaste Village Buffet! ✨ Join us for an authentic Indian lunch buffet that’s more than just a meal – it’s a journey. Taste flavors crafted with generations-old recipes, enjoy unlimited dishes freshly prepared with quality ingredients, and savor it all in a beautiful, relaxing setting. 🌶️ Adults: £14.95 | Children: £9.95 | Below 5: FREE 📅Sunday | Lunch Only Exclusive to weekdays, this offer brings an escape to India right in Norwich. Don’t miss out – it’s a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else!
🌟 Pancake Day Special – Unlimited Dosa! 🌟
£12.95 per person
Mar 4, 2025 only
Celebrate Pancake Day with a South Indian twist at Namaste Village! Enjoy Unlimited Dosa for just £12.95 on 4th March, available at all branches. Indulge in crispy, golden dosas served with delicious chutneys and sambar. 🍽️ 📅 Feb. 14th March 2025 📍 Dine-in only (Booking compulsory) Don’t miss this chance to enjoy as many dosas as you like! Reserve your table now and make Pancake Day extra special. 🎉 📞 Call your nearest Namaste Village to book!

Popular dishes

Hara Bhara Kebab£5.45
Delicious and healthy kebabs made using potatoes, spinach & peas
Aloo Bonda£5.45
Bond with love over Bombay Style spice infused potato fritters made with chickpea flour
Samosa£5.25
Our popular samosas made with potatoes, green peas, infused with spices in a crisp pastry
Onion Bhaji£5.25
Spice infused onion fritters, prepared with chickpea flour
Love To Share Platter£11.95
A platter of above 4 starters for 2 to share
Buffalo Cauliflower£7.45
Cauliflower fritters in buffalo sauce, served with our home made vegan mayonnaise (House Special)
Chilli Garlic Lime Mogo£6.95
Cassava chips tossed in fresh garlic, chilli flakes & dash of lime. (Contains nuts)
Prawn Koliwada£7.65
Vegan prawns marinated in simple spices & deep-fried to bring you the authentic 'koli' (Maharashtra's fishing community) taste. (Chefs Special)

Chaat Corner

Served At Room Temperature

Surti Papdi Chaat*£5.95
Crispy fried flour crackers, boiled chickpeas, potatoes & fine crunchy noodles dressed in house special spiced yogurt, chutneys & sprinkled with magic masala
Masala Puri£5.95
Baby Puris filled with potatoes, onions chickpeas & bell pepper, dressed in house special chutneys, magic masala & crunchy sev (House Special)
Chit-Chaat Platter*£11.90
A platter of above 2 starters for 2 to share
Peanut Chaat£5.95
A mix of crunchy peanuts, chopped onions, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, crunchy noodles & our chutneys
Samosa Chaat*£6.95
Mashed samosa with chickpea curry, chopped onions & peppers, special yogurt, chutneys & crunchy sev

Curries

Chilli^^
Stir fry dish with mixed peppers, spring onions, garlic in our spicy chilli sauce
- Gobi Vegan Cauliflower (House Special)£12.45
- Paneer£10.95
Labbabdar^
A rich & aromatic gravy of cashew nuts, onions, tomatoes & our home ground spices
- Paneer (Gluten Free)£10.45
- Vegetable* (Gluten Free)£9.95
Korma
Mildly sweet & creamy roasted cashew nut gravy
- Chick'n*£11.95
- Vegetable* **£9.95
Butter Masala
Mildly spiced gravy of tomatoes, butter, inhouse ground fresh spices & cashew nuts
- Chick'n*£11.95
- Paneer**£9.95

Chef's Special Curries

Lamb Rogan Josh^^^£13.95
Curry from Kashmir; Vegan lamb chunks in tomato base sauce with intense combination of spices and herbs
Tandoori Soya Chap Masala^£13.95
Clay oven grilled soya sticks, marinated overnight & cooked in a blend of heart warming spices with onions & tomatoes
Mughlai Lamb£13.95
Marinated vegan lamb slow cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes & a blend of spices including garam masala; a recipe long held secret in royal kitchens of India
Mushroom Kadai* ^£11.95
Sautéed mushrooms, onions & bell peppers in a spiced onion-tomato gravy
Kerala Shrimp Moilee£13.95
A mild ginger and coconut curry with vegan shrimps marinated in spices & herbs
Chick 'N Jalfrezi* ^£13.45
Vegan chicken chunks in a spiced tomato sauce studded with stir-fried bell peppers and onions
Paneer Angara^^^£12.45
A rich & creamy gravy of onions, tomatoes & whole spices with smoky grilled paneer chunks
Vegetable Diwani Handi£11.95
A vegetable rich cream curry cooked in a shallow pot 'handi' for added aromatic experience

South Indian Pancakes

Our secret is in the freshly made rice-lentil batter & traditional recipe. Each dosa is served with a spiced lentil soup called 'Sambhar' & coconut chutney

Masala Dosa£8.95
A thin crispy savoury crepe stuffed with flavourful mash of boiled potatoes tempered in mild spices
Paneer Masala Dosa£9.45
Our Masala Dosa stuffed with Indian cottage cheese
Cheesy Masala Dosa*£9.45
Our Masala Dosa stuffed with premium cheese
Namaste Special Dosa*£10.95
Our Masala Dosa stuffed with grated paneer, desiccated coconut, roasted cashew nuts & raisins (House Special)

Side Dish

Any Side Dish As Main Curry £9.45

Makhani Daal*£6.45
Black lentil and red kidney beans in a mildly spicy, buttery and cream rich gravy (House Special)
Chana Masala^£6.45
Spiced chickpeas curry with a rich onion and tomato base
Tadka Daal£6.45
Spices tempered in oil and then added to boiled lentils
Bombay Aloo£6.45
Boiled potatoes fried with spices, garlic and onions

Rice

Vegetable Biryani Rice**£5.45
Rice cooked in closed vessel with fresh veggies, saffron, cashew nuts and aromatic spices
Gujarati Pulav Rice£5.45
Rice cooked with seasonal vegetables, saffron & aromatic spices
Steamed Basmati Rice£3.25
Plain yet 'fragrant' rice

Indian Breads

Gujwari Naan*£3.95
Slightly sweetened naan, layered with desiccated coconut
Garlic Butter Naan*£3.45
Butter Naan*£2.95
Naan Basket*£9.95
A selection of above 3 naans
Paneer Kulcha£3.95
Naan bread stuffed with mashed spiced paneer (House Special)
Chilli Garlic Naan*£3.65
Tandoori Roti£3.25

The Biryani Medley

Most loved Biryani Rice Combinations

Chana Masala Biryani**£10.95
Chickpea curry with biryani rice
Raita Biryani* **£9.95
Pomegranate raita with biryani rice

Sides & Chutneys

Pappadum£0.95
Pickle Tray
A tray of our chutneys & pickle
- per person£0.95
Mango Chutney£1.25
Pomegranate Raita*£4.35
Flavoured yogurt with pomegranate as taste enhancer or curry cooler

What 1,357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Norfolk/Suffolk
Gluten-free-friendly
Norfolk/Suffolk
Healthy
Norfolk/Suffolk
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
Kid-friendly
Norwich
Innovative
Norwich
Gluten-free-friendly
Norwich
Good for groups
Norwich
Healthy
Norwich
Good for special occasions
Norwich
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Namaste Village Norwich offers a delightful dining experience with its "delicious and authentic South Indian food" and a "superb menu." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "beautiful setting" that creates a "welcoming ambiance." The restaurant is praised for its "excellent service" and "quality veggie and vegan food."

1,357 Reviews

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Gigy
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. The waiter who took my order was extremely rude and lacked basic customer service skills. I mistakenly asked for a ghee roast instead of a paper dosa, and instead of politely informing me that it wasn’t on the menu, he questioned me with an attitude, making me feel uncomfortable. A simple "Sorry, it's not on the menu" would have been enough, but his response was unprofessional and unwelcoming. To make things worse, the food was far from what I expected from a reputed restaurant. The dosa, sambar, and chutney were of poor quality—honestly, I can make a much better dosa at home. As an Indian, I expected authentic flavors and good quality, but sadly, this place failed in both food and service. I had hoped for a good dining experience, but it was pathetically bad from both a customer service and food quality perspective. I wouldn't recommend this place if you are looking for authentic taste and respectful service.
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Daisy
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have come to Namaste Village for every special occasion and they have never once let us down. The hospitality is unmatched, and the food is absolutely exceptional quality: I don't think it's possible for this restaurant to make a bad dish. Nothing tops off a special day better than a perfect dinner at Namaste Village! Thanks for the amazing Valentine's day meal. It made the day so special!
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Byron
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous food with an authentic atmosphere and friendly service
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Garry
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Firstly we were a little early and so the waiter looked for a table and we were seated right by the door. Wasn’t the best table but to be fair the restaurant was very busy. Secondly the staff were very good, friendly and almost too efficient. Our food came out too fast. We were still eating our starters when the mains appeared so felt like we had to eat a little fast for our liking. Thirdly my wife ordered a large glass of Sauvignon which was over £10 and I thought that was pricey for a single glass. Lastly we both really enjoyed the food, it was delicious and full of flavour. The ambience was lovely and the staff were awesome. I’ve listed the faults but in all honestly we would 100% eat here again. Not the cheapest but we believe in paying good money for good food and you didn’t disappoint. Maybe just read the table and slow the service a little so we don’t feel rushed. Look forward to coming back, thank you.
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Andrew
Essex
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
3rd time visit. Excellent as always. Love the Chat and Dosas. If you’ve never had vegetarian Indian food this is the best place to start. They will guide your choices and you will be back I guarantee.
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Chris
Norfolk/Suffolk
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible fresh ingredients, great flavours and amazing staff. Highly recommended
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Susan
Isles of Scilly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very calm place to enjoy a meal. Excellent choice of very delicious meat free fare.Lots of interesting dishes and flavours to try. A dosa, a filled pancake is a must.
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Michael
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
F****g fantastic, fab food fad service will be going there again
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Laura
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such lovely and interesting food. Love this restaurant. I will definitely go again soon
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Michael
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely venue, the food is first class and the service is excellent.
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Namaste Village Norwich offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Namaste Village Norwich also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01603 466466.

Namaste Village Norwich is rated 4.7 stars by 1357 OpenTable diners.