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Namaste Café

(612) 827-2496
  • 2512 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
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  • Menu
  • Appetizers
    • Paapri Chaat $9.25

      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 $8.75

      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 $8.75

      Pan-fried potatoe patty topped with tomatoes onions, cilantro, cayenne, chaat masala, yogurt and mint chutney. Gluten free.

    • Bombay Bhel Puri $8.75

      A refreshing snack of potatoes, vegetables, onion, cilantro, peanuts, spices and puffed rice with green and tamarind chutneys. Vegan.

    • Sev Puri Chaat $8.75

      6 small puri topped with spiced potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, chaat masala, lemon juice, red chili and mint chutney. Vegan.

    • Chana Chatpat $8.75

      A spicy, crunchy mixture of garbanzo beans, rice crispies and roasted peanuts with tomatoes, onions, scallions, cilantro and lime juice. Vegan.

    • Fiery Shrimp $12.25

      Shrimp marinated overnight in coconut milk with garlic, lime zest, and green chilies, sauteed with the 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 $11.95

      Pieces of tilapia filet dipped in lime juice and salt, lightly pan-fried and sprinkled with paprika and fresh scallions.

    • Spicy Fried Potatoes $6.75

      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 $7.75

      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 $9.95

      A tasty mixture of fish, potatoes, ginger, green chilies and cilantro lightly coated in breadcrumbs, served with tangy tamarind and refreshing mint chutney.

  • Soup and Salad
    • Fried Dal $6.95

      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 with pieces 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 garam masal. Gluten free.

    • Spinach Salad with Tomatoes

      A flavorful salad of fresh baby spinach and tomatoes lightly mixed with ground mustard, lime juice, ginger and garlic oil. Vegan and gluten free.

  • Vegetarian
    • Coconut Spinach $17.75

      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 $15.75

      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 $15.75

      Small cubes of eggplant sauteed in oil with soy sauce, mixed with garlic, tomatoes and scallions. Vegan.

    • Bheendi Masala $15.75

      A delightful curry made with okra, onions, tomato, ginger, garlic, cumin and cayenne. Gluten free and vegan.

    • Chole $15

      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 $15

      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 $17.75

      Cooked with tomatoes in coconut sauce with ginger and garlic. Gluten free and vegan.

    • Namaste Mixed Vegetables $17.5

      Curried mixed vegetables with cauliflower, bell pepper, carrots, onions, tomatoes and green beans. Vegan.

    • Punjabi Spinach Paneer $17.75

      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 $13.5

      Green beans sauteed in oil and mixed with potatoes in a sauce of tomatoes, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric and soy sauce. Vegan.

  • Meat and Fish
    • 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 $19.5

      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 $19.5

      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 $19.5

      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 $19.5

      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 $18

      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.

  • Breads
    • Roti $3.25

      Healthful and filling wheat bread cooked without oil. Vegan.

    • Plain Paratha $3.75

      Layered roti cooked in butter.

    • Cheese Paratha $3.95

      Layered roti with local cheddar cooked in butter.

    • Spinach Paratha $3.95

      Layered roti with spinach cooked in butter.

    • Garlic Paratha $3.95

      Layered roti with garlic cooked in butter.

    • Aloo Paratha $3.95

      Layered roti with potato filling cooked in butter.

    • Bhatura $4.95

      2 deep-fried breads made with flour, yogurt and baking powder.

  • Sides
    • Basmati Rice $3.5

      Gluten free and vegan.

    • Brown Rice $3.75

      Gluten free and vegan.

    • Quinoa $4

      Gluten free and vegan.

    • Sauteed Spinach $5

      Vegan and gluten free.

    • Sauteed Green Beans $5

      Vegan.

    • Sauteed Okra $5

      Vegan.

    • Yogurt $2.75

      Gluten free.

    • Raita $4.5

      Gluten free.

    • Fried Egg $2

      Gluten free.

  • Desserts
    • Mango Sikarni $6.5

      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 $6.75

      Sweet favorite. House-made creme brulee with grated carrots cooked with coconut cream, cashews and raisins. Gluten free and vegan.

    • Rasmalai $5

      Traditional dessert made with specially prepared spongy ricotta cheese in creamy milk with pistachio, cinnamon and cardamom. Gluten free.

    • Mango Custard $7.25

      House-made creamy custard with pure vanilla over purted mango. Gluten free.

  • Lunch Small Bites
    • Paapri Chaat Lunch $9.25

      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 $8.25

      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 $8.25

      Pan-fried potatoe patty topped with tomatoes onions, cilantro, cayenne, chaat masala, yogurt and mint chutney. Gluten free.

    • Bombay Bhel Puri Lunch $8.25

      A refreshing snack of potatoes, vegetables, onion, cilantro, peanuts, spices and puffed rice with green and tamarind chutneys. Vegan.

    • Sev Puri Chaat Lunch $8.25

      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 $8.25

      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 $6.75

      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 $7.25

      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 Soups and Salads
    • Fried Dal Lunch $6.5

      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, lime juice, ginger and garlic oil. Vegan and gluten free.

  • Daily Lunch Box Special
    • Cauliflower Peas and Potatoes Monday Lunch Box Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme bruee. Vegan and gluten free.

    • Creamy Masala Chicken Monday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme bruee. Gluten free.

    • Green Beans, Potatoes and Tomatoes Tuesday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, chole, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan.

    • Keema Potato Curry Tuesday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, chole, raita and mango sikarni.

    • Coconut Curry Wednesday Lunch Special $11.95

      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 $11.95

      Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, chloe, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.

    • Namaste Chicken Wednesday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, chloe, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.

    • Eggplant with Garlic and Scallions Thursday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan.

    • Deep Dish Lamb Curry Thursday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.

    • Almond Chicken Thursday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.

    • Coconut Curry with Tofu, Mushroom and Green Peas Friday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Vegan and gluten free.

    • Creamy Masala Chicken Friday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with cabbage, peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.

    • Creamy Masala Fish Friday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with cabbage peas and potatoes, aloo bodi, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten free.

    • Coconut Spinach Curry Saturday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with butternut squash, soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Vegan and gluten free.

    • Deep Dish Lamb Curry Saturday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.

    • Almond Curry Chicken Saturday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.

    • Almond Curry Fish Saturday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with butternut squash soybeans and tomatoes, aloo bodi, raita and mango sikarni. Gluten free.

    • Bheendi Masala Sunday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Vegan and gluten free.

    • Hot and Tangy Lamb Sunday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Hot and spicy.

    • Creamy Masala Chicken Sunday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten Free.

    • Creamy Masala Fish Sunday Lunch Special $11.95

      Served with sauteed green beans, chole, raita and carrot coconut creme brulee. Gluten Free.

  • Lunch Entrees
    • Creamy Masala Curry Lunch

      A rich curry prepared with cream, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fresh cilantro. Gluten free.

    • Cauliflower Peas and Potatoes $11.95

      Cauliflower cooked in turmeric oil with peas and potatoes, spiced with cumin, paprika, ginger and a hint of cayenn. Vegan and 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 $10.95

      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 $10.5

      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 $10.95

      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 $13.95

      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)

  • Lunch Dessert
    • Mango Sikarni Lunch $6.5

      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 $5

      Traditional dessert made with specially prepared spongy ricotta cheese in creamy milk with pistachio, cinnamon and cardamom.

    • Carrot Coconut Creme Brulee Lunch $6.5

      House-made creme brulee with grated carrots cooked with coconut cream, cashews and raisins. Vegan and gluten free.

    • Mango Custard Lunch $7.25

      Rich, creamy custard with pure vanilla over pureed mango. Gluten free.

  • CHAI
    Handbrewed chai with your favorite flavor and milk option, hot or iced
    • Chai

      House Brewed Chai, Choose your size, flavor, hot or iced & milk option

    • Chai Growler $11

      House Brewed Chai concentrate (Makes 8 cups of chai, just add your favorite milk and enjoy!)

  • PIE
    All our deliciously flaky pies are made in house. Please allow us 15 mins to prepare your freshly-baked-hot-out-of-oven pies! All pies come with our signature peach chutney & fresh green apple Raita!
    • Chicken Balti Pie $8.5

      Local free-range curried chicken, house ground chicken balti spices, peas & carrots

    • Masala Chicken Pie $8.5

      Local free-range chicken, signature masala curry with cream, yogurt, spices, peas, carrots

    • Curried Kale & Potato Pie $8.5

      Curried kale, red onions, cumin seeds, spices, potatoes, carrots, peas

    • Spicy Minced Pork Pie $8.5

      Minced local pork, crushed pepper, hot chili, red & green peppers, ginger, garlic, spices

  • DUMPLING MO:MO:
    Our dumplings are meticulously handmade in house. Please allows us 10 minutes to steam your juicy hot dumplings.
    • Darjeeling Pork $8

      Juicy umami mixture of ground pork, ginger, scallions, red onions

    • Kathmandu Chicken $8

      Deliciously spiced ground chicken, onion, ginger, garlic, spices

    • Chiya Veggie $8

      Flavorful mixture of red &yellow peppers, mushrooms, kale, ginger, garlic onions (V)

    • Lamb & Dill $8

      Ground Lamb with fragrant cumin seeds, fennel seeds, dill

  • CURRY
    Comes with white Basmati Rice. Substitute brown rice $1.50 Quinoa $2.00
    • 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)

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