OMG, where can l start, it's like an Aladdin's cave of food delights. I was lucky enough to have been taken here by a friend who said it was awesome, but I never thought it would be this awesome. Everything l tried is totally lush. I cannot really do justice in finding words good enough to praise it. This is for many reasons. I will go through my experiences one by one for you. I use the plural here as l went today for the second time.

It looks quite lovely as l arrived in a taxi, modest even, but clean and tidy. First impressions count a lot, and l put a lot of stock in that! It speaks volumes about what l can expect on the inside. A man at the door was there to meet and greet us. He was very polite, respectful, and opened the door for the girls to go in first. I must thank my dear friend Aemin for recommending this little gem. It is like an oasis, nestling in the vast curry desert that is Vietnam. It may look small from the outside, but inside, it is so big and spacious. The staff at the reception counter gave us a friendly welcome. You have a choice of luxury here, as there is a lift to the second floor, or a curved staircase if you prefer. There are a lot of staff on the second floor, ready to greet you. They are very caring, offering us attentive and personalised service to meet all our needs.

Once you have chosen your table, they will allow you time to get sorted and settled. The restaurant looks lovely, it has a nice feel to it, relaxing and friendly. Many other restaurants l have been to, hurry you to make your order. None of that at Namaste! The lady who served us was a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge of every dish on the menu. There were some dishes I didn't quite understand, so she went through the ingredients, describing the dish, the colour, the flavour, everything. Amazing service! My friend Aemin, is, l discovered, quite the curry expert bless her. She has been there a lot since discovering it, and never goes anywhere else now. Neither will my wife and l.

l asked Aemin to choose for me. And she then asked a lot more questions to the same lady who was kindly guiding us through our choices from the very extensive menu. The food arrived very quickly, and to be honest, it was stunning. It looked too good to eat! I was like a child in a sweetshop. We like to order separately, but then put all the dishes in the middle of the table, so we can enjoy a taste of everything. A lovely way to dine l feel. l just didn’t know what to eat first.

Being a foreigner in a warm country, l am always hot, so l looked at the choice of drinks. There is something for everyone. I love to try new things all the time, so l tried a Lassi and it was delicious. Aemin ordered some side dishes as well, in many ways, it was better than what l would get in England. Whether you are local or from another country, you have just got to come here and try everything!

For me, like many customers, cleanliness is very important. Namaste is always kept to a high standard of cleanliness. and hygiene. A lot of thought and effort has gone into every bit of the design and build for customer’s benefits. The toilet is so big, and clean. There are several hand basins to wash your hands, the taps actually work (many restaurants l went to didn’t!) There were two electric hand dryers, paper towels, and even a cloth towel if you preferred. The actual toilets were through yet another door, this is important for hygiene. l really respect the owner's foresight in doing this. Everything was very clean and tidy.

The owner of the restaurant is at the level of what l would call “legend”, and the encyclopaedic lady who served us was Huyen. So thank you both for making our experience so memorable.

All l can say to you is go there, and you will never go anywhere else! It has everything a curry lover could wish for.

Bon appetit!