Namaste Fine Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in Maryland

I don't even know what I can say about this zen inducing establishment that hasn't already been said!

I called at 9, to place an order for pick-up. I was reminded they did close at 9:30, with the worry being that I was horrible and lived an hour away (those sort of people deserve a special room in a hot place). I assured them I lived up the road, and would be there in 10 minutes. To which a pleasant laugh and response of "Wonderful!" was had. I proceeded with my order, met some traffic and ended up there at 9:25!

I was met with the biggest grin, on what I assume was a pair of the servers, the cook, and the owner. They were so warm, and inviting, even though it was 5 minutes before they got to go home and enjoy being off. It didn't even seem to matter, they were happy to have me.

The inside of this restaurant hums with this peaceful energy, I am definitely going to be back to try the buffet! I was asked if I liked wine, and he mentioned they have half priced bottles on Mondays, MONDAYS! That's fabulous, it's as if they know the worst day of my week is always, without a doubt a Monday.

Wow...3 paragraphs and I haven't even gotten into how sumptuous the meal was!!! We ( the boyf and I) ordered Chicken Makhani, and Chicken Chili as main dishes. I've never tasted chicken so perfectly spiced and succulent.

Wait..let me rewind just a tad.

Boyf couldn't get over the appetizers. The Garlic Kulcha Naan, and Vegetable Samosa's. I almost quite literally had to pry my samosa from his hands, and the spot of kulcha I did manage to salvage...well I understand why he went pure Tasmanian devil on it.

The Mango Lassi, and the Galab Jamun were so perfectly made! There wasn't any tuffness to the Galab (which you can sometimes get from the freezer made ones) and the syrup was an absolute decadence of rose water, cardamom, and honey. The consistency of the Lassi was delightful perfection, and the taste of mango, real fruit.

Before this turns into a novel about how amazing this restaurant is, I'll end it with a...

If you really enjoy great Indian food then you won’t want to miss this place. I have had friend from North Bethesda travel to this location for dinner.

Let’s start with the goods:

The owner is always on site and active in to getting to know his customers personally and welcoming them. He always manages to offer time to check on everyone so they have a great experience. If you are lucky enough, he will sometimes offer you a glass of complementary wine. He is truly a proud owner and takes pride in his establishment and quality of cuisine. This brings me to the environment.

The restaurant is situated in the back of Princess plaza. It’s not worlds easiest location to get into, or the most beautiful of locations with its orange/ yellow exterior, however once you know about Namaste and the caliber of experience, it’s answers why the parking lot is always full.

Namaste itself have a very open and beautiful atmosphere. It maintains a simplistic approach. It is always clean and the restrooms are equally as nice, clearly the staff takes pride in all aspects of the service.

Now onto the quality and taste of the entrees. The food is amazing. So good! The beef, lamb, chicken or seafood all hit the mark. I have visited and tried most everything on the menu and I would be hard pressed to choose a favorite. I recommend a Sunday open buffet visit as a cost effective sampling of what there is to choose.

So make some time check it...

My family loves eating at Namaste,, which has become our go-to place for family celebrations and entertaining. We have dined at some of the finest Indian restaurants in the D.C. area, including Rasika and Rasika West End. In my view the quality of the food and service at Namaste is comparable to those restaurants at a much lower price. The owner visits each table to welcome diners to the restaurant and ask about the food. He recognizes regulars, like my family, remembers what we like, and recommends new dishes for us to try. The service is impeccable, with knowledgeable servers and well-paced meals. Most important, the food is outstanding. The curries are deeply flavored, the naan is perfectly baked, tandoori dishes are succulent and well prepared. The Palak Chaat, deep-fried spinach with tamarind sauce, is a favorite appetizer that we order every time we go to Namaste. Portions are large, and basmati rice is replenished as soon as it is running low. The restaurant has a well-crafted beer and wine list and a full bar. Tables have white tablecloths and the dining room is quiet, attractive and comfortable. We have been to Namaste dozens of times and have never had a poorly cooked dish or bad dining experience. Don't let the fact this restaurant is tucked inside a nondescript strip mall fool you -...