Namaste Café Menu
Introducing Namaste Café, a charming Himalayan/Nepalese and Indian restaurant located at 2512 Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis. This Asian-owned gem offers a plethora of vegetarian and vegan options, perfect for those with dietary restrictions. The menu boasts delightful dishes such as Paapri Chaat, Fried Dal soup, and Coconut Spinach curry. Customers rave about the welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and the delicious maple pecan chai. The outdoor patio is dog-friendly and adorned with natural grapevines, providing a serene dining experience. Namaste Café's commitment to sustainability is evident through their use of locally sourced ingredients and compostable packaging. Whether you're a fan of Indian street food or classic curry dishes, Namaste Café is a must-visit for flavors that transport you to the streets of India.
Appetizers
Paapri Chaat
House-made crunchy flour chips topped with boiled chickpeas, spiced potatoes, yogurt, mustard seeds, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, coconut chutney, chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and chaat masala.
Golgappa
Pani puri. Crisp house-made flour puffs filled with spiced potatoes and a delicious sauce made with tamarind, cumin, rock salt, mint, cilantro, cayenne and chat masala. Vegan.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Pan-fried potatoe patty topped with tomatoes onions, cilantro, cayenne, chaat masala, yogurt andmint chutney. Gluten free.
Bombay Bhel Puri
A refreshing snack of potatoes, vegetables, onion, cilantro, peanuts, spices and puffed rice with greenand tamarind chutneys. Vegan.
Sev Puri Chaat
6 small puri topped with spiced potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, chaat masala, lemon juice, redchili and mint chutney. Vegan.
Chana Chatpat
A spicy, crunchy mixture of garbanzo beans, rice crispies and roasted peanuts with tomatoes, onions, scallions, cilantro and lime juice. Vegan.
Fiery Shrimp
Shrimp marinated overnight in coconut milk with garlic, lime zest, and green chilies, sauteed withthe marinade and a dash of black pepper. Gluten free. Hot and spicy.
Chili Namaste
Pieces of tender pan-fried free range chicken or fresh tofu sauteed with bell peppers, hot chilies,onions, tomatoes and our own ginger soy sauce blend. Hot and spicy.
Fried Fish
Pieces of tilapia filet dipped in lime juice and salt, lightly pan-fried and sprinkled with paprika andfresh scallions.
Spicy Fried Potatoes
Potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan. Hot and spicy.
Spicy Fried Potatoes with 3 Chutneys
Potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan. Hot and spicy.
Mamacha
6 pieces of delicious dumplings filled with ground lamb, chicken or tofu mixed with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and a delicate blend of spices
Indian Style Fish Cakes
A tasty mixture of fish, potatoes, ginger, green chilies and cilantro lightly coated in breadcrumbs,served with tangy tamarind and refreshing mint chutney.
Fried Dal
Thick and savory soup of fried lentils with onions and tomatoes. Gluten free.
Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Roasted Peanuts
A crunchy salad of shredded cabbage, red onions, carrots, green pepper and cucumber topped withpieces of roasted peanuts and mildly dressed in a special house-made citrus dressing. Vegan.
Paneer Salad with Bell Peppers and Tomatoes
Cubes of paneer tossed with olive oil, red onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and a dash of garammasal. Gluten free.
Spinach Salad with Tomatoes
A flavorful salad of fresh baby spinach and tomatoes lightly mixed with ground mustard, limejuice, ginger and garlic oil. Vegan and gluten free.
Soup and Salad
Vegetarian
Coconut Spinach
Fresh spinach cooked in a coconut curry with sliced potato, cumin seeds, turmeric, ginger, garlic and tomato. Gluten free and vegan.
Cauliflower, Peas and Potatoes
Cauliflower cooked in turmeric oil with peas and potatoes, spiced with cumin, paprika, ginger and a hint of cayenne. Gluten free and vegan.
Eggplant with Garlic and Scallions
Small cubes of eggplant sauteed in oil with soy sauce, mixed with garlic, tomatoes and scallions. Vegan.
Bheendi Masala
A delightful curry made with okra, onions, tomato, ginger, garlic, cumin and cayenne. Gluten free and vegan.
Chole
Chickpeas cooked with onions and tomatoes, spiced with a house masala blend made of turmeric, cumin, cayenne, paprika and fresh ginger. Gluten free.
Aloo Bodi
Black eyed peas and potatoes spiced with turmeric, ginger, cumin, cayenne, paprika and a dash of lime juice. Gluten free and vegan.
Coconut Tofu, Mushroom and Green Peas
Cooked with tomatoes in coconut sauce with ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan.
Namaste Mixed Vegetables
Curried mixed vegetables with cauliflower, bell pepper, carrots, onions, tomatoes and green beans. Vegan.
Punjabi Spinach Paneer
A rich curry with spinach and paneer, cooked with cream, roasted cumin seeds, pureed tomatoes and a special blend of spices. Gluten free.
Green Beans, Potatoes and Tomatoes
Green beans sauteed in oil and mixed with potatoes in a sauce of tomatoes, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric and soy sauce. Vegan.
Creamy Masala Curry
A rich curry prepared with cream, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fresh cilantro. Gluten free.
Namaste Special Curry
A smooth and flavorful curry prepared with onions, tomatoes, paprika and scallions. Gluten free.
Coconut Curry with Shrimp
A rich curry of coconut milk, shrimp, tomatoes, ginger, tamarind and coriander with green peas. Gluten free.
Almond Curry
A curry prepared with ground almond, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and roasted spices. Gluten free.
Slow-cooked bone-in Goat Curry
A slow-cooked curry with fresh goat meat cooked bone-in with onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili, black pepper, fennel seeds, nut meg, black & green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves (GF)
Hot and Tangy Lamb with Potatoes
A spicy curry of grass fed lamb and potatoes cooked with green chilies, onions, garlic, cloves, cardamom,black pepper, cinnamon and malt vinegar. Hot and spicy.
Deep Dish Lamb
A sumptuous curry with grass fed lamb cooked in a deep dish with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves,cardamom, cinnamon, curry leaves. Gluten free.
Goan Coconut Fish
A thick, fish curry made with ginger, garlic, roasted coriander, cumin, onions, grated coconut and poppy seeds. Gluten free. Hot and spicy.
Tangy Mango Curry
A tantalizing sweet and sour curry made with fresh mango, flavored with mustard seeds, curry leaves, cayenne, paprika, red chili and green onions.
Meat and Fish
Breads
Roti
Healthful and filling wheat bread cooked without oil. Vegan.
Plain Paratha
Layered roti cooked in butter.
Cheese Paratha
Layered roti with local cheddar cooked in butter.
Spinach Paratha
Layered roti with spinach cooked in butter.
Garlic Paratha
Layered roti with garlic cooked in butter.
Aloo Paratha
Layered roti with potato filling cooked in butter.
Bhatura
2 deep-fried breads made with flour, yogurt and baking powder.
Basmati Rice
Gluten free and vegan.
Brown Rice
Gluten free and vegan.
Quinoa
Gluten free and vegan.
Sauteed Spinach
Vegan and gluten free.
Sauteed Green Beans
Vegan.
Sauteed Okra
Vegan.
Yogurt
Gluten free.
Raita
Gluten free.
Fried Egg
Gluten free.
Sides
Desserts
Mango Sikarni
House-made dessert with natural whole milk yogurt drained of the whey and mixed with mango pulp,sugar, cashews, raisins, cardamom and cinnamon. Gluten free.
Carrot Coconut Creme Brulee
Sweet favorite. House-made creme brulee with grated carrots cooked with coconut cream, cashews and raisins. Gluten free and vegan.
Rasmalai
Traditional dessert made with specially prepared spongy ricotta cheese in creamy milk with pistachio, cinnamon and cardamom. Gluten free.
Mango Custard
House-made creamy custard with pure vanilla over purted mango. Gluten free.
Paapri Chaat Lunch
House-made crunchy flour chips topped with boiled chickpeas, spiced potatoes, yogurt, mustard seeds, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, coconut chutney, chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and chaat masala.
Golgappa Lunch
Pani puri. Crisp house-made flour puffs filled with spiced potatoes and a delicious sauce made with tamarind, cumin, rock salt, mint, cilantro, cayenne and chat masala. Vegan.
Aloo Tikki Chaat Lunch
Pan-fried potatoe patty topped with tomatoes onions, cilantro, cayenne, chaat masala, yogurt andmint chutney. Gluten free.
Bombay Bhel Puri Lunch
A refreshing snack of potatoes, vegetables, onion, cilantro, peanuts, spices and puffed rice with greenand tamarind chutneys. Vegan.
Sev Puri Chaat Lunch
6 house-made small puri topped with spiced potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, chaat masala,lemon juice, red chili and mint chutney. Vegan.
Chana Chatpat Lunch
A spicy, crunchy mixture of garbanzo beans, rice crispies and roasted peanuts with tomatoes, onions, scallions, cilantro and lime juice. Vegan.
Chili Namaste Lunch
Pieces of tender pan-fried free range chicken or fresh tofu sauteed with bell peppers, hot chilies,onions, tomatoes and our own ginger soy sauce blend. Hot and spicy.
Spicy Fried Potatoes Lunch
Potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan. Hot and spicy.
Spicy Fried Potatoes with 3 Chutneys Lunch
Potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan. Hot and spicy.
Mamacha Lunch
6 pieces of delicious dumplings filled with ground lamb, bison, chicken or tofu mixed with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and a delicate blend of spices
Lunch Small Bites
Lunch Soups and Salads
Fried Dal Lunch
Thick and savory soup of fried lentils with onions and tomatoes. Gluten free.
Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Roasted Peanuts Lunch
A crunchy salad of shredded cabbage, red onions, carrots, green pepper, cucumber topped with pieces of roasted peanuts and mildly dressed in a special house made citrus dressing. Vegan.
Paneer Salad with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes Lunch
Cubes of paneer tossed with olive oil, red onions, bell pepper, tomatoes and a dash of garam masala. Gluten free.
Spinach Salad with Tomatoes Lunch
A flavorful salad of fresh baby spinach and tomatoes lightly mixed with ground mustard, limejuice, ginger and garlic oil. Vegan and gluten free.
Cauliflower Peas and Potatoes Monday Lunch Box Special
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme bruee. Vegan and gluten free.
Creamy Masala Chicken Monday Lunch Special
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme bruee. Gluten free.
Green Beans, Potatoes and Tomatoes Tuesday Lunch Special
Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, chole, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan.
Keema Potato Curry Tuesday Lunch Special
Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, chole, raita and mango sikarni.
Coconut Curry Wednesday Lunch Special
Served with tofu, mushroom and green peas, cabbage, peas and potatoes, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Vegan and gluten free.
Namaste Lamb Wednesday Lunch Special
Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, chloe, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.
Namaste Chicken Wednesday Lunch Special
Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, chloe, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.
Eggplant with Garlic and Scallions Thursday Lunch Special
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan.
Deep Dish Lamb Curry Thursday Lunch Special
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Almond Chicken Thursday Lunch Special
Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Coconut Curry with Tofu, Mushroom and Green Peas Friday Lunch Special
Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Vegan and gluten free.
Creamy Masala Chicken Friday Lunch Special
Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.
Creamy Masala Fish Friday Lunch Special
Served with cabbage peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.
Coconut Spinach Curry Saturday Lunch Special
Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan and gluten free.
Deep Dish Lamb Curry Saturday Lunch Special
Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Almond Curry Chicken Saturday Lunch Special
Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Almond Curry Fish Saturday Lunch Special
Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.
Bheendi Masala Sunday Lunch Special
Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Vegan and gluten free.
Hot and Tangy Lamb Sunday Lunch Special
Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Hot and spicy.
Creamy Masala Chicken Sunday Lunch Special
Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten Free.
Creamy Masala Fish Sunday Lunch Special
Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten Free.
Daily Lunch Box Special
Lunch Entrees
Creamy Masala Curry Lunch
A rich curry prepared with cream, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fresh cilantro. Gluten free.
Red Hot Stir Fried Noodles Lunch
Stir-fried noodles with carrots, peas, cabbage, onions, red and green chilies, spiced with cumin and Szechuan pepper. Hot and spicy.
Roti Wrap Lunch
A delicious mix of black chick peas, crunchy cabbage, fresh tomatoes, green peppers, red onions and cilantro, wrapped in a whole wheat roti.
Chole Lunch
Regular pick. Chickpeas cooked with onions and tomatoes, spiced with a house masala blend made of turmeric, cumin, cayenne, paprika and fresh ginger. Gluten free.
Aloo Bodi Lunch
Black eyed peas and potatoes spiced with turmeric, ginger, cumin, cayenne, paprika and a dash of lime juice. Gluten free and vegan.
Kichdi Lunch
A risotto-like South-Asian rice dish cooked with green mung beans, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, cloves and cinnamon. Gluten free.
Vegetable Kichdi Lunch
A risotto-like South-Asian rice dish cooked with green mung beans, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, cloves and cinnamon. Gluten free.
Fried Rice Lunch
Fried rice with eggs, onions, green peas, mushrooms, and scallions, spiced with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and a dash of cumin and cayenne.
Lunch Curry Bowl
Curry bowl with your choice of curry and sides of Aloo Bodi, Cucumber Raita and some raw veggies (carrot, cabbage and spinach salad).Choose your curry:Creamy Masala Chicken (GF) | Namaste Special Chicken (GF)Coconut Tofu & Mushroom (GF, V) | Cauliflower Curry (GF, V)Choose: Yogurt or Spicy Cilantro Chutney (V)
Mango Sikarni Lunch
House-made dessert with natural whole milk yogurt drained of the whey and mixed with mango pulp,sugar, cashews, raisins, cardamom and cinnamon. Gluten free.
Rasmalai Lunch
Traditional dessert made with specially prepared spongy ricotta cheese in creamy milk with pistachio, cinnamon and cardamom.
Carrot Coconut Creme Brulee Lunch
House-made creme brulee with grated carrots cooked with coconut cream, cashews and raisins. Vegan and gluten free.
Mango Custard Lunch
Rich, creamy custard with pure vanilla over pureed mango. Gluten free.
Lunch Dessert
CHAI
Chai
House Brewed Chai, Choose your size, flavor, hot or iced & milk option
Chai Growler
House Brewed Chai concentrate (Makes 8 cups of chai, just add your favorite milk and enjoy!)
Chicken Balti Pie
Local free-range curried chicken, house ground chicken balti spices, peas & carrots
Masala Chicken Pie
Local free-range chicken, signature masala curry with cream, yogurt, spices, peas, carrots
Curried Kale & Potato Pie
Curried kale, red onions, cumin seeds, spices, potatoes, carrots, peas
Spicy Minced Pork Pie
Minced local pork, crushed pepper, hot chili, red & green peppers, ginger, garlic, spices
PIE
DUMPLING MOMO
Darjeeling Pork
Juicy umami mixture of ground pork, ginger, scallions, red onions
Kathmandu Chicken
Deliciously spiced ground chicken, onion, ginger, garlic, spices
Chiya Veggie
Flavorful mixture of red &yellow peppers, mushrooms, kale, ginger, garlic onions (V)
Lamb & Dill
Ground Lamb with fragrant cumin seeds, fennel seeds, dill
Creamy Masala Chicken
Humanely-raised local chicken marinated in a special house masala mix and cooked with yogurt, cream & spices (GF)
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Aromatic house-ground spice blend, fresh veggie mix of red, yellow, green peppers, cauliflower, green beans (V, GF)
Pork Vindaloo
A spicy curry of local farm pork and potatoes with green chilies, vinegar, fenugreek, ground mustard seeds (GF)
