Namaste Fusión — Restaurant in Fuengirola

WARNING IF YOU'RE VEGAN!! NOT VEGAN FRIENDLY! I understand that not everyone will be able to relate to this or even understand my reaction. But earlier today, my cousin and I went to this Indian restaurant in Fuengirola, as there’s usually no problem ordering vegan food at Indian restaurants. I ordered a vegetarian tikka masala but asked if it could be made vegan, being very clear that it must not contain milk or eggs because I’m vegan. My cousin ordered a vegetarian tikka masala. The waiter double-checked with the kitchen and came back saying, “one vegan and one regular.” When the food came out, he repeated, “vegan and regular.” I started eating and was really skeptical about the pieces of "meat" in my tikka, but he had said it was vegan, and mine looked different compared to my cousin’s dish. After a few bites, I still wanted to ask what the "meat" was. The waiter went to check and came back saying, "chicken." 😭 I was completely speechless and so devastated. I then asked how they could even call it vegan. The answer: “Some people are okay with chicken; the sauce is vegan.” I explained very clearly that it is absolutely NOT okay. That they cannot call it vegan if it contains meat! I was honestly surprised by how deeply it affected me that I had accidentally eaten chicken. I felt really upset, both physically and mentally, and even tried to throw it up. I didn't take another bite of the food. The waiter wanted to make it up to me by bringing out a new dish, but my trust in them was broken and my appetite was all gone.

The fact that the story didn’t end there made it worse. I didn’t think we should pay a single penny, but my cousin didn’t want to argue. They removed my tikka from the bill but not my rice, naan, or wine. My cousin payed the bill but there was some trouble with her card which was noticed after we had left, and the waiter even had the audacity to run after us for payment. When my cousin checked her online banking, the amount had been reserved twice. After a lot of hassle, they gave her cash. After we walked away a bit again, she noticed the amount had been reserved three times, so she had to go back once more... Still TBC what happens with the payment... I ate there for 10 minutes but the payment hassle went on for like an hour. I understand that it was a misstake about the food, but they could've handled it...

This place is absolutely delightful. One of the best Indian dinners I’ve ever had. I remember when searching for places to eat I saw all the amazing reviews this place had and I decided to give it a try. Well, they were not wrong by giving this place 5 stars.

First off, staff are lovely, really accommodating and know their stuff. I went here with my family and we got onion bhagi starter, prawn pakora and aloo chat. All of the starters were lovely. Bhagi’s were served as flat fyi. Prawn pakora had the prawn heads still on them but no peeling was involved. Chat aloo was very wholesome and nurturing.

For mains we ordered two prawn malabar and a lamb saag. Really really good good, I’d recommend. The prawns were so good, quite fishy and proper. The saag was perfect. If you are familiar and have high standards for Indian food, you’d love these main courses. We also got the garlic naan and some poppadoms. Garlic naan is as a little flat but good. Maybe more garlic needed?

The atmosphere in the place was lovely, music was just at the right level, not too stimulating at all. The lighting was gorgeous, fires were lighting. The price of the dinner altogether was €80 for a family of three with starters and beers as well! Very good place....

I recently had the absolute pleasure of dining at an exceptional Indian restaurant in Fuengirola, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience that deserves every bit of its well-deserved five stars! This culinary gem has truly captured the essence of Indian cuisine and delighted my taste buds in the most remarkable way.

From the moment I stepped inside, I was warmly greeted by the attentive and friendly staff who provided top-notch service throughout the entire evening.

I cannot emphasize enough how impressed I was with this Indian restaurant in Fuengirola. The ambiance was inviting, the service was impeccable, and the food was an explosion of authentic flavors that left me wanting to return for more culinary adventures. If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience that takes you on a journey through the vibrant cuisine of India, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Thank you to the entire team for creating such a memorable experience. I will definitely be back to savor the exquisite...