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Namaste Cafe

2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN | Map it  

55405 44.956900 -93.296001

(612) 827-2496 | View Website

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Neighborhoods:
Calhoun Isles, East Isles
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AminaAmina

Member since Feb, 2011 View Profile
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Joined 1 year ago
5.0
February 12, 2011

Best Chai. Being a chai lover, this has got to be every MN's dream come true. This place has replaced my Starbucks chai latte. I highly recommend the paapri chaat (veg) and chicken momos.

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ChefAlisia

Member since May, 2010 View Profile
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Joined 2 years ago
5.0
May 29, 2010

Namaste Cafe. As a chef, it's hard to go out and eat anywhere because most of the time I can make it better than the places I go, but not this time! Namaste Cafe made it absolutely worth it to trust my taste buds to someone else!

The theme here is FLAVORFUL!( Something lacking in most of the food I have gone out for in the past few years!)

The out door seating was wonderful and it was a great to sit by the fountain. The service was warm and friendly. We started with Lamb Mamacha and Veggie Mamacha with a home made hairssa sauce. My mouth was singing from the first bite! For the main course, I had the Namaste Special Curry with Fish with PERFECTLY cook Basmati Rice and my partner had the Tofu, Mushrooms and Peas with brown Basmati.

I worked for two years with an Indian family, so I know homemade curries made properly, and this was it! Not too hot and full of flavor! I could have kept on eating....The wine selection was great! I had a glass of Malbec and my partner had a wonder Riesling! The Carrot and Coconut Creme Burlee was genius and well executed!

Overall the experience there was a joy and I can't wait to go back! I HIGHLY recommend this cafe!!

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Molly Priesmeyer

Member since Mar, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
September 15, 2009

Authentic Nepalese dishes in this former Uptown home.. Authentic Nepalese dishes are made to spicy perfection in this former Uptown home. Everything about this little Nepalese restaurant housed in a turn-of-the-century Uptown home screams “life". Walls are the color of squash and sunsets. And fresh scents, from cardamom to cinnamon to carrots, dance from the stovetops and greet visitors, whose noses instantly turn up with intrigue and delight. Gratitude, life and delicious dishes are the centerpiece at this small cafe, where dishes are painstakingly made with so many unique and complementing spices they are like art pieces come to life.

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ethnic_cocktail

Member since Aug, 2004 View Profile
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Joined 8 years ago
5.0
October 17, 2008

Wonderful blend of yumminess... That's right... I said yumminess!. I have been passing this restaurant/cafe for nearly a year. Always wondering if it was tasty but never walking in. Two close friends and myself felt like indulging in some Fall comfort food, and what better food to warm your being on a chilling evening than Indian. Namaste has created a welcoming and warm environment within the walls of this Uptown duplex. We began our delicious journey with the Mamacha appetizer. These little puffs of joy are filled with a blend of spices that made us all look up at each and smile... Namaste! Then our main course arrived shortly after we ordered, which we were very grateful for as none of us had eaten since lunch. The Squash Curry with Bison was well spiced and the bison was a surprisingly great in this dish. I could definitely taste the g.masala and the garlic with each bit, but it did not over power the squash or bison. The Almond Curry was a little on the sweeter side for me, but this is not to say it wasn't a wonderful dish. I would suggest this to any of my friends that don't really indulge in Indian cuisine often, as it is the perfect curry introduction. The Creamy Masala was the ultimate comfort food, with the creamy rich sauce and the warm ginger and masala flavors... yummy, yummy, yummy. I would suggest sticking with a spicy heat level of between 2 -4... 5 had me sweating a little, but still oh so good. You will also want to order your roti bread when ordering your appetizers, as it took 40 minutes for the bread to come out. Its made from scratch upon request, according to our server. All in all, Namaste Cafe is a gem. It was more than reasonably priced, the service was very good, the atmosphere was cozy, and the food was fantastic. I highly recommend this slightly hidden treasure.

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spiderleggreen

Member since Oct, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
October 10, 2008

Fresh is the Best. This isn't your stuffy old Indian restaurant. Namaste has is a wonderful place that is a perfect place to go if you want to impress your date. The chai's are amazing and the food is delightful. Check it out!

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