Namaste Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Namaste, a delightful Indian restaurant nestled in the heart of Brooklyn at 195 5th Ave. This culinary gem boasts a menu brimming with authentic dishes, showcasing the vibrant flavors of India. From the crispy Vegetable Pakora to the delectable Gobhi Manchurian, each appetizer bursts with spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Don't miss the NEW Veg Manchurian Balls, which offer a perfect harmony of sweet and savory notes.
For a satisfying meal, consider our Special Lunch Boxes, featuring options like Fish Curry and Tandoori Chicken, each served with lentils and fluffy butter naan. Guests rave about the generous portions, affordability, and the homey ambiance that makes dining here truly inviting.
Whether you relish exploring bold flavors or prefer comforting classics, Namaste invites you to indulge in a culinary journey that promises satisfaction in every bite.
Appetizer
NEW*Veg Manchurian Balls
crisp fried vegetable balls are dunked in slightly sweet, sour and hot manchurian sauce.
Vegetable Samosa (Gluten)
2 pieces of Seasoned potatoes mixed with green peas and spices wrapped in a crispy pastry.
Vegetable Pakora (Gluten Free)
Battered fried assorted vegetable fritters with spices.
Bhel Poori (Gluten Free)
Puffed rice mixed with fresh tomatoes, onions and chutney topped with yogurt.
Aloo Tikka Chaat (Gluten Free)
Round potato patty served with chickpeas and topped with yogurt and chutneys
Chicken Samosa (Gluten)
Stuffed Seasoned chicken mixed with green peas and spices wrapped in a crispy pastry
Samosa Chaat (Gluten)
Samosa served with chutney and chickpeas topped with yogurt.
Tofu Manchurian(Gluten Free)
Crispy Tofu dipped in toasted in garlic, ginger and tomato sauce.
Stuffed Paneer Pakoras (Gluten Free)
Homemade cheese stuffed with mixture of delicious spiced potato and mint.
Chicken Pakora Boneless (Gluten Free)
Mildly spiced chicken fritters.
Gobhi Manchurian (Gluten Free)
Crispy cauliflower dipped in toasted in garlic, ginger and tomato sauce.
Tandoori Mushrooms (Gluten Free)
Mushrooms tossed in sour cream and spices. Cooked in our Clay oven Tandoor
Chicken Sheesh Kabab (Gluten Free)
Ground chicken minced in fresh herbs and spices and rolled on a skewer.
Fried Calamari (Gluten)
Deliciously breaded calamari served with ginger and garlic sauce.
Shrimp Bhuna (Gluten Free)
Shrimp cooked with fresh herbs and spices.
Fried Crab Cake (Gluten)
2 pieces of Crab meat Patties served with ginger and garlic sauce.
Tawa Fish (Gluten Free)
Fresh small pieces of fish tossed in a pan and sauted with herbs and spices.
Patthar Ka Gosht (Gluten Free)
Thin slices of lamb marinated in spices and tossed on pan with bell peppers
Tandoori Wings (Gluten Free)
3 full piece of Jumbo Chicken wings marinated in a spiced yogurt and grilled in tandoori clay oven
Vegetarian Lunch Box
Two fresh vegetables of the day along with lentil ,basmati rice and butter naan
Tofu Vegan Box
Tofu Kadai served with lentil, rice,and vegetable of the day. Side of 3 piece papadums
Tandoori Lunch Box
Fresh Tandoori chicken served with lentil ,rice,and vegetable of the day with butter naan
Chicken Lunch Box
Chicken tikka masala served with lentil ,rice,and vegetable of the day with butter naan
Lamb Lunch Box
Lamb Curry served with lentil ,rice,and vegetable of the day with butter naan.
Goat Lunch Box
Goat Curry served with lentil ,rice,and vegetable of the day with butter naan
Shrimp Lunch Box
Shrimp curry served with lentil ,rice,and vegetable of the day with butter naan
Fish Lunch Box
Fish curry served with lentil ,rice,and vegetable of the day with butter naan
Buffet Box
Choice of Chicken tikka masala , Goat curry , lentil , naan , and Basmati rice
Special Lunch Boxes to Go
Namaste Special
Namaste Special
Includes 1 appetizer selection , 1 option of entree with one Butter Naan and rice pudding.
Lamb Chops
Rack of Lamb Chops tossed in fresh garlic ginger paste and homemade spices. Side of potato wedges
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Presentation of our homemade Tandoori Items. Chicken and lamb sheesh Kebob with Malai , Herayali , Chicken Tikka , and shrimp.
Tandoori Mixed Vegetables
Variety of fresh cut vegetables tossed in garlic ginger paste and dipped in homemade spices. Cauliflower,Brocolli,Carrot,Paneer,Zucchini,Potato,Mushrooms and bell peppers.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo shrimp rubbed in mild spices and cooked to perfection.
Salmon Tikka
Generous portions of fresh salmon in exquisite herbs and spices.
Fish Tikka Tandoori
Cubes of fish of filet marinated in fresh herbs and ginger cooked in clay oven.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Cubes of classic cheese marinated in a spicy sauce and cooked in clay oven to grilled goodness.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast marinated in mild spices, yogurt and aromatic herbs and broiled in clay oven.
Tandoori Malai Kabab
Chicken generously marinated with spices and cream cheese, cooked in clay oven.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken immersed in yogurt and mild spices cooked in clay oven.
Chicken Herayali Kabab
Boneless chicken breast with mint, green chili, cilantro and garlic.
Boti Kabab
Portions of tender lamb cooked to a traditional perfection.
Lamb Sheesh Kabab
Minced lamb seasoned with spices and rolled on skewer.
Tandoori Whole Fish
Whole trout broiled in clay over and served with vegetables. Served with rice.
Gluten Free Clay Oven Specialties
Gluten Free Chicken Specialties Served With Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted marinated chicken chunks in mild creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Makhani
Thin sliced tandoori chicken cooked in a rich tomato sauce seasoned with fenugreek leaves.
Coconut Chicken
Chicken cooked in dry spices and grated coconut.
Chicken Shahi Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in a smooth rich creamy almond sauce.
Kerala Pepper Chicken
Chicken sauteed in black pepper and lemon juice in a rich gravy. Spicy.
Chicken Saag
Chicken with fresh spinach cooked with onions and garlic.
Chicken Jalfrazee
Stir fried chicken with vegetable in a tangy sauce.
Chicken Curry
Chicken stewed in an onion- and tomato-based sauce, flavoured with ginger and garlic.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken in a fiery and tangy sauce. Spicy.
Chicken Kadai
Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions and fresh assorted vegetables.
Rajasthani Hara Maas
Chicken in a fresh ginger, green chili, mint and cilantro sauce. Spicy.
Mixed Vegetable Curry (Vegan)
Fresh vegetables cooked in tomato and onion gravy with Indian herbs. Vegan.
Mixed Vegetable Tikka Masala
Mixed vegetables cooked in a mild and creamy tomato sauce.
Mixed Vegetable Vindaloo
Mixed vegetables made in tangy Vindaloo sauce . Spicy
Saag Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with fresh spinach, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
Saag Mushroom
Mushrooms cooked with fresh spinach, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
Tofu Saag (Vegan)
Tofu cooked with fresh spinach, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
Channa Masala (Vegan)
Cooked in onion and tomato sauce. Vegan.
Channa Saag
Homemade chickpeas with fresh spinach and spices. With rice.
Okra Masala (Vegan)
Fresh stir fried okra cooked with tomatoes and spices. Vegan.
Aloo Gobhi (Vegan)
Cauliflower coupled with potatoes cooked with fresh ginger and onions. Vegan.
Daal Makhani (vegan)
Black beans cooked with spices and tomatoes.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable dumpling in a light vegetable sauce.
Daal Saag (Vegan)
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Vegan.
Vegetable Jalfrazee (Vegan)
Stir fried assorted vegetables prepared in a tangy sauce. Vegan.
Yellow Daal (Vegan)
Yellow lentils blended with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Baby Eggplant Masala
Whole baby eggplant roasted with spices in a coconut sauce.
Eggplant Bharta (Vegan)
Roasted eggplant pulp sauteed with tomatoes and spices.
Vegetable Korma
Assorted fresh vegetables simmered in a rich almond sauce.
Paneer Makhani ( Paneer Tikka Masala)
Cubes of cheese cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
Shahi Paneer
Paneer cubes cooked in a rich and creamy almond sauce.
Mutter Paneer
Cubes of paneer cooked with fresh green peas in a rich sauce.
Paneer Kadai
Tofu Kadai (Vegan)
Tofu Tikka masla
Tofu mutter
Tofu shahi korma
Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan Specialties
Gluten Free Lamb and Goat Specialties
Lamb Curry
Classical Northern India dish. Lamb slowly cooked in a curry.
Goat Curry
Classical Northern India dish. Goat slowly cooked in a curry.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb in a fiery and tangy sauce. Spicy.
Goat Vindaloo
Goat in a fiery and tangy sauce. Spicy.
Andhra Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in hot spices. An Andhara specialty.
Andhra Goat Curry
Goat cooked in hot spices. An Andhara specialty.
Lamb Saag
Cubes of lamb sauteed with fresh spinach.
Goat Saag
Cubes of goat sauteed with fresh spinach.
Lamb Kadai
Lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions and fresh assorted vegetables.
Goat Kadai
Goat cooked with tomatoes, onions and fresh assorted vegetables.
Lamb Korma
Cooked in a smooth rich creamy almond sauce.
Goat Korma
Cooked in a smooth rich creamy almond sauce.
Coconut Lamb
Lamb cooked in dry spices and grated coconut.
Coconut Goat
Goat cooked in dry spices and grated coconut.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb stewed in a blend of light spices.
Goat Rogan Josh
Goat stewed in a blend of light spices.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked in a mild and creamy tomato sauce.
Goat Tikka Masala
Goat cooked in a mild and creamy tomato sauce.
Lamb Kerala Pepper
Lamb in black pepper and lemon juice in a rich gravy. Spicy.
Goat Kerala Pepper
Goat in black pepper and lemon juice in a rich gravy. Spicy.
Lamb Jaipuri Lal Maas
Lamb dish from Jaipur and one of the spiciest dishes. Spicy.
Goat Jaipuri Lal Maas
Goat dish from Jaipur and one of the spiciest dishes. Spicy.
Goat Masala
Goat simmered in a silky sauce with Indian herbs. Served with rice.
Lamb Masala
Lamb simmered in a silky sauce with Indian herbs. Served with rice.
Tandoori Shrimp Tikka Masala
House specialty. Tandoori shrimp simmered in a silky sauce with Indian herbs.
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp slowly cooked in Indian spices curry sauce.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp in a fiery and tangy sauce. Spicy.
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp sauteed with fresh spinach, onion and tomatoes.
Shrimp Jalfrazee
Shrimp stir fried with fresh vegetable in a sweet and sour sauce.
Coconut Shrimp
Fresh shrimp made in fresh coconut milk and mustard seeds
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp Cooked in a smooth rich creamy almond sauce.
Kadai Shrimp
Shrimp cooked with tomatoes, onions and fresh assorted vegetables.
Kerala Pepper Shrimp
Shrimp sauteed in black pepper and lemon juice in a rich gravy. Spicy.
Lobster Meat Tikka Masala
Cooked in a mild creamy tomato sauce.
Fish Curry
Fillet of Sole Fish slowly cooked in Indian spices curry sauce.
Fish Vindaloo
Fillet of Sole fish in a fiery and tangy sauce. Spicy.
Fish Saag
Fillet of Sole Fish sauteed with fresh spinach, onion and tomatoes.
Fish Jalfrazee
Fillet of Sole stir fried with fresh vegetable in a sweet and sour sauce.
Coconut Fish
Fresh fillets of catfish made in fresh coconut milk and mustard seeds
Coconut Salmon
Salmon made in fresh coconut milk and mustard seeds.
Fish Korma
Fillet of Sole Fish Cooked in a smooth rich creamy almond sauce.
Fish Kadai
Fillet Of Sole Fish cooked with tomatoes, onions and fresh assorted vegetables.
Fish Kerela Pepper
Fillet of Sole Fish sauteed in black pepper and lemon juice in a rich gravy. Spicy.
Fish Tikka Masala
Fillet of Fish cooked in our delicious homemade Tikka Masala sauce
Crab Meat Tikka Masala
Cooked in a mild creamy tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Tandoori Fish Tikka Masala
Herayali Shrimp/ Fish
Shrimp or Fish fillets cooked in fresh ginger,garlic,green chilli
Gluten Free Seafood Specialties
Gluten Free Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice with cooked assorted vegetables.
Tofu Biryani (Vegan)
Tofu with rice pulao , greenness, and broccoli.
Chicken Biryani
Tender slices of juicy chicken prepared with spices.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice and lamb cooked with herbs and spices.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice and goat cooked with herbs and spices.
Shrimp Biryani
Jumbo shrimp and basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices.
Fish Biryani
Filet of Soul Fish
House Special Namaste Mixed Biryani
Basmati rice with shrimp, lamb, goat, chicken and eggs, prepared with spices.
NEW*Chilli Veg Balls
Vegeterian Balls sauteed with bell pepper and onions cooked in an Indian Chinese spicy sauce.
Chilli Paneer
Cottage cheese sauteed with bell pepper and onions in an Indian Chinese spicy sauce.
Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken sauteed with bell pepper and onions cooked in an Indian Chinese spicy sauce.
Chilli Fish
Fish fritters sauteed with bell pepper and onions cooked in an Indian Chinese spicy sauce.
Chilli Shrimp
Shrimp with sauteed with bell pepper and cooked in an Indian Chinese spicy sauce.
Chilli Tofu (Vegan)
Tofu with sauteed with bell pepper and cooked in an Indian Chinese spicy sauce.
Gluten Free Indo Chinese
Gluten Free Soups and Salads
Mulligatawny Soup
Served with chicken or vegetables.
Tomato Soup
A refreshing mix of tomato.
Tomato Coconut Soup
A refreshing mix of tomato coconut.
Garden Green Salad
Mesclun salad, cucumbers and tomatoes.
Tandoori Chicken/Shrimp Salad
Slices of chicken or pieces of shrimp from the clay oven with green mesclun salad.
Beet Salad
Roasted sliced beets, goat cheese and toasted almonds over mesclun salad.
Cold Tofu Salad
tofu, cucumber,tomatoes,and bell pepper with mesclun salad
Mushroom Salad
sauted mushrooms with roasted red peppers , goat cheese , and our masculine salad.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread.
Butter Naan
Leavened with white bread.
Garlic Naan
Bread topped with garlic and cilantro.
Mint Paratha
Laccha Paratha
Multi layered flour bread.
Onion Kulcha
Bread topped with onions.
Aloo Paratha
Bread stuffed with potatoes.
Poori
Puffed whole wheat bread.
Keema Naan
Bread stuffed with ground lamb.
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with coconut, almonds and mixed dry fruits.
Namaste Bread Basket
Assorted breads from the clay oven. Choice of three breads.
Papadum (gluten free)
Chickpeas flour crispy crackers
Cheese Naan
Breads
Side Order
Lemon Rice
Prepared with lemon juice, mustard seeds, peanuts and curry leave.
Coconut Rice
Cooked with shredded coconut.
Jeera Pulao
Saffron rice cooked with cumin seeds.
Mutter Pulao
Rice with cumin and green peas.
Mint Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Onion Relish
Mixed Pickle
Raita
Yogurt with carrots and cucumbers.
Papadum
Crispy Indian crackers.
Mango Chutney
Basmati Rice
Extra Tikka Masala Sauce
16 oz container of delicious homemade Tikka Masala Sauce
Extra Korma Sauce
16 oz container of homemade Shahi Korma Sauce
Extra Makhni Sauce
16 oz container of delicious homemade Makhni Sauce
Garlic Ginger Mayonnaise sauce
Gulab Jamun
2 Pieces of Cheese rounds dipped in honey syrup.
Carrot Halwa
Finely grated carrot with honey butter and nuts.
Rasmalai
2pieces of Cottage cheese in a special condensed milk flavored rose water.
Kheer
Indian delicacy sweet dish. Made from milk vermicelli and rice, garnished with nuts.
Mango Ice Cream
3 Scoops of Ice cream.
Desserts
Beverages
Bottled San Pellegrino
Bottled Acqua Panna
San Pellegrino Sparkling Blood Orange
San Pellegrino Sparkling Lemonade
Lassi
Choose mango, sweet or salty.
Juice
Choose apple, orange, cranberry, pineapple, fresh mint lemonade or lychee.
Soft Drink
Hot Tea
Choose masala tea, green tea, peppermint tea, lemon ginger tea or black tea.
Iced Tea
Choose masala tea, green tea, peppermint tea, lemon ginger tea or black tea.
Poland Spring
Pinot Grigio Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Oro, Italy.
Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Senorio del Jucar, Castillo, Spain.
Moscato, Fruitful and Sweet Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Tarrapura, Chile.
Riesling Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Mosel, Germany.
Rose Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Chiaretto Classico, Italy.
White Wine (Must be 21 to purchase)
Red Wine (Must be 21 to purchase)
Merlot Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Portal Los Andes, Chile.
Cabernet Sauvingnon Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Oro, Italy.
Pinot Noir Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Benton Lane, Argentina.
Malbec Elsa Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Mendoza, Argentina.
Prosecco Minonetto
Must be 21 to purchase. Trevino, Italy.
Sangria Cup
Must be 21 to purchase. Red wine, triple sec, orange juice and fresh fruit.
White Sangria
Sparkling (Must be 21 to purchase)
Beer (Must be 21 to purchase)
1947 Lager Traditional Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. Rich color very smooth.
Kingfisher
Must be 21 to purchase. Lager light tasting, easy drinking.
Taj Mahal
Must be 21 to purchase. Lager the king of Indian beer and great curry drink.