Namaste Village Norwich

4.7

1329 Reviews

£25 and under

Indian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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!
Bollywood Style & Garba Dance Party | 10:30 PM
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
10:30 PM
Join us at Namaste Village Norwich for an unforgettable Bollywood Style & Garba Dance Party! Starting at 10:30 PM, this vibrant celebration will transport you to the heart of India with lively Bollywood beats and the energetic rhythm of traditional Garba. Entry is just £10 per person, and attendees will enjoy light Indian snacks to keep their energy charged through the night. Gather your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and step into the new year with music, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
Indian Street Food Carnival | Norwich | 19 Jan 25
£3.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 19, 2025 only
Multiple times
Join us at the Veganuary Mela for a flavorful experience like no other! Indulge in a variety of Indian street food delights this winter. Hosted at Namaste Village Norwich, this event promises a feast for your taste buds. Don't miss out on this opportunity to savor the best of Indian cuisine in a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Mark your calendars and get ready to spice up your winter! Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere as the restaurant and it's outside premises are filled with the irresistible aromas of spices. From savoury chaats to crispy pakoras; delectable dosa to aromatic biryanis; Indo Chinese to Bombay specials, we've got the best JUST FOR YOU! To make this further interesting, the food on the day starts from just £1

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 1,329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Norfolk/Suffolk
Gluten-free-friendly
Norfolk/Suffolk
Good for groups
Norfolk/Suffolk
Healthy
Norfolk/Suffolk
Good for special occasions
Norfolk/Suffolk
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
Best Overall
Norwich
Best Food
Norwich
Best Ambiance
Norwich
Good for business meals
Norwich
Kid-friendly
Norwich
Innovative
Norwich
Gluten-free-friendly
Norwich
Good for groups
Norwich
Healthy
Norwich
Hot spot
Norwich
Good for special occasions
Norwich
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Namaste Village Norwich is a vibrant culinary gem offering "the best curry in Norwich" with a delightful vegetarian and vegan menu. Guests rave about its "fantastic atmosphere" and "outstanding service," with dishes that are "authentic" and "full of flavor." The restaurant's ethos and attentive staff create a warm, welcoming experience.

1,329 Reviews

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Sue
Norfolk/Suffolk
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First visit to this restaurant after passing several times and saying we must try it. We had visitors staying and due to dietary requirements chose a vegetarian/vegan restaurant. The staff were very attentive, and knowledgeable about allergens etc. The food was served quickly and was very tasty. A lot to choose from and good sized portions. Excellent evening and we will definatly go back.
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Alison
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were very professional and welcoming. Food was fabulous
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Teucer
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet again this place proved to be exactly what we hoped for. Great service and delicious fresh food. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Imran
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ordered Bombay aloo,saag paneer and vegetable rice biryani ! Really disappointed with the food quality . Biryani had over spices masala , more then rice it was masala which isn’t suppose to be . Saag paneer was so runny and hardly any paneer was in there also Bombay aloo was the worse all of them with too much masala and huge chunk of potatoes in .
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Helen
Norfolk/Suffolk
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food is great, service not wonderful tonight. If you pay a deposit it should be taken off the bill before it is brought to the table
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Jon-Cameron
Norfolk/Suffolk
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy my visits to this restaurant. Today we tried the buffet, but we were slightly disappointed in the overall choice of dishes. They tasted amazing and staff are always friendly and accommodating, but we would have preferred more choice of curries though. It's not a huge criticism and we will always have Namaste at the top of our list of amazing places to eat in Norwich.
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Graham
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
First time at Namaste and vegetarian food. Was impressed by the menu but not what ended up on the plate. I had cauliflower which was chewy and bland and a sort of Sag Aloo which was a couple of new potatoes covered in a green sauce the like of what you would get in a pie and mash shop. My wife had a coconut and cashew nut vegetable thing which ended up as mostly liquid with the odd nut floating in it. Service was great and overall a nice place to eat, just that the food did not live up to the rest of it . . .. ..
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David
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous but despite our asking for a gap , the main course came as soon as we finished our starters. The staff were lovely.
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Mrs J
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I enjoyed lunch at Namaste Village yesterday 5th December 2024. The food was excellent, we had the Masala dosa. As it was a pre Christmas lunch we had cocktails and wine. Our waiter was very gracious, courteous and helpful. The decor was authentic and the restaurant was pleasant. I like the fact that as a customer one can contribute to a donation sticker for a free meal for the homeless which is placed in the window. We wish the Norwich team a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2025.
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Kelly
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was expensive (London prices). £70 for 2 people, versus same food £45 at other Indian's in Norwich. With a high roof, the restaurant was feeling a little chilly. Other than that, the food was very nice.
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Namaste Village Norwich is rated 4.7 stars by 1329 OpenTable diners.