📌Free city parking, Lot 5 enters from Cambridge Ave at New Mayfield Lane. Walk to California Ave through Mimosa Ln. 👍Samosa (4pcs) Crispy, not greasy, along with 3 condiments : Mint cilantro chutney, Tamarind chutney, and a deliciously nice surprise : mildly spicy Mango chutney! 👍Malai Kofta Must be one of the best in the 415/650/408 area. You'll come back for more! 👍Shrimp Vindaloo Huge prawns! 🏆Very cozy and pretty romantic ambiance. Super friendly servers. ✨️Both the better tastes and bigger portions make this lovely Indian restaurant a hidden gem for good value comparing to others.
Vegan Restaurant
Namaste Indian Cuisine
· $$$$ · paloAlto · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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📌Free city parking, Lot 5 enters from Cambridge Ave at New Mayfield Lane. Walk to California Ave through Mimosa Ln. 👍Samosa (4pcs) Crispy, not greasy, along with 3 condiments : Mint cilantro chutney, Tamarind chutney, and a deliciously nice surprise : mildly spicy Mango chutney! 👍Malai Kofta Must be one of the best in the 415/650/408 area. You'll come back for more! 👍Shrimp Vindaloo Huge prawns! 🏆Very cozy and pretty romantic ambiance. Super friendly servers. ✨️Both the better tastes and bigger portions make this lovely Indian restaurant a hidden gem for good value comparing to others.
I visited Namaste Indian Cuisine on California Ave with colleagues, and it was a really pleasant experience. I ordered the Saag Paneer Thali, which included perfectly seasoned saag with cubes of soft paneer, dal, rice, naan, salad, and a little dessert , everything felt well-balanced and authentically cooked. To start, we had the Stuffed Mushrooms, the mushrooms were juicy and generously filled with a spiced, cheesy mixture that paired nicely with the mint chutney. We also tried the Corn Malai Tikki, which had a creamy, slightly sweet corn filling with a mild spice and crisp exterior delicious and light, yet satisfying. The staff was friendly and attentive, the ambiance calm but lively, and the overall meal felt like a really nice, mid-priced lunch spot. Would definitely come back for the thali and appetizers.
I visited Namaste Indian Cuisine on California Ave with colleagues, and it was a really pleasant experience. I ordered the Saag Paneer Thali, which included perfectly seasoned saag with cubes of soft paneer, dal, rice, naan, salad, and a little dessert , everything felt well-balanced and authentically cooked. To start, we had the Stuffed Mushrooms, the mushrooms were juicy and generously filled with a spiced, cheesy mixture that paired nicely with the mint chutney. We also tried the Corn Malai Tikki, which had a creamy, slightly sweet corn filling with a mild spice and crisp exterior delicious and light, yet satisfying. The staff was friendly and attentive, the ambiance calm but lively, and the overall meal felt like a really nice, mid-priced lunch spot. Would definitely come back for the thali and appetizers.
Great spot to have a good lunch with colleagues. We sat outside on a beautiful afternoon. The air was crisp and the service was warm. The menu is what you’d expect from a typical Indian restaurant - I went in for a lunch-friendly thali. It proved to be more than a lunch. The dal, curry and nan were delicious, so I took leftovers home. Lassi hit the spot. We had two appetizers - both were elegantly made, amazingly presented and very shareable.