Namaste Cuisine of India and Nepal Restaurant — Restaurant in Rio Rancho

Updated review 19 Nov 2023 - We had dinner at opening once again, last evening! Chicken Saag and Shrimp Biryani were the new items we tried this time, in addition to some of our favorites, and both were very tasty! The service was still just as amazing.

I'd washed my hands in the restroom after once again eating Tandoori Chicken Wings; they keep it clean and functioning.

A few new pics are included in this update!

10 Nov 2023 - We dined in here again last night, our second visit within a week, right after it opened for dinner. Once again, we experienced incredible food and service, and it's still very much popular on a Thursday night!

We couldn't resist having more of the Tandoori Chicken Wings, regular Naan, and Chicken Biryani; for new dishes and items, we had the Paneer Pakora, Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic Naan, and cheese Naan - all of which were divine.

Check out the new pics! I was able to get a shot of the dining area before it filled up.

Our first time eating here was 4 Nov 2023, just after they opened for dinner. This was also my first time eating Indian food, and I didn't know what to expect.

The amazing smells as you walk up to the door, are enough to make you salivate. Upon entering, we were greeted by friendly and smiling faces, and even got to pick our own seating. The restaurant is beautiful inside; it's simple elegance and so clean. Our server poured us water as soon as we sat down and also brought us complimentary papadum with two sauces - all of which were delicious.

The menu has so many appealing options! There is truly something for everyone. I found the dish I wanted to try very quickly, then looked at the rest of the menu out of curiosity. My significant other ordered the Chicken Curry and Chicken Biryani; I ordered the Karahi Chicken. Our appetizer was the Tandoori Chicken Wings, which were the best chicken wings I've ever eaten in my entire life - and I'm picky about wings! The Chicken Specialties came with Naan, and lots of it!

We both had some of everything we ordered and loved it. We chose regular spice but having at least medium spice would have been great, too. The flavors of everything, even the Naan, were pure perfection. Indian food has easily become my new favorite food, all because of this wonderful restaurant. Delicious is an understatement!

Our server and everyone we encountered here, delivered spectacular service and made us feel so welcome. We have zero complaints, as literally everything about our first dine-in experience here was phenomenal. We WILL be back! It wasn't too busy when we arrived, but by the time we were finished and leaving, so many people had come in to eat and for pick-up orders. It's clearly a popular place, and now we know why!

I cannot recommend Namaste more. If you haven't eaten here, or have never had Indian food, this is where...

I highly recommend this restaurant. We've visited this place a few times and tonight was the first time at their new location. It's a couple of units over in the same area and it's a lot bigger. They were outgrowing their prior location.

The restaurant is a lot bigger, more room but it still retains its humble and warm atmosphere. As always the place is very clean and well maintained.

Tonight was the first night I ordered myself a dinner entree. Don't let the price deter you. The servings were abundant! There's even a small disclaimer on that part of the menu stating one cannot take any leftovers home. At first I was skeptical but then the first part of the three course meal arrived. They have one of the best chicken soups I have ever had. The seasoning, the cilantro, the flavor was beyond my expectation.

The main course was superb. Everything tasted so wonderful. The chicken marinated to perfection. Please make sure you come on an empty stomach because you'll need the space. Leave some room for dessert because the rice pudding was satisfying. It had its own unique flavor which follows the theme of the restaurant.

I would also like to tell you how awesome the service is. Everyone, EVERYONE, is extremely nice, courteous, and helpful. Everyone had an honest smile on their face. They came around in a timely manner to refill our water, my fiancee's Chai Tea, and ensured we were having a great time.

If you love Indian food you must give this place a try no matter if you live in the area or are coming in from out of...

If you love Indian food, this is the place to go. The service was good, and the staff friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is ok; nothing fancy. The interior of the building is nicer than the exterior of the building.

But the food - that is what is important here. Simply amazing. I have never been to India. But I have been to Jordan and the Middle East where I've had outstanding Indian food. This reminds me of that. I have the Chicken Vindaloo. If you like spicy, I highly recommend. It is pretty spicy though; but in the best of ways. My wife had the Remshi Chicken which was beautifully cooked and moist. There is a little heat to it, so just be aware. My daughter had the Lamb pot stickers which were surprisingly flavorful.

Desert: The Mango Custard was a huge let down. The flavor was there, but it was not a custard - it was a soup. But the Gulab Jamun was really good.

Pricing was pretty fair. Three meals and three desserts plus sodas = $80.

Please give this place a try. Highly recommend; especially if you have never experienced authentic...