“ Namaste India is handsdown one of the best Indian restaurants around! With three locations, they consistently deliver topnotch food and exceptional service no matter which one you visit. Each spot offers a cozy ambiance, authentic flavors, and a wide variety of dishes that are both comforting and packed with rich, traditional spices. We recently dined at their Mission Street location and were absolutely blown away by the warm hospitality. A big shoutout to Dikshita and Ujjwal, who went above and beyond to make our evening special. They were incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, helping us choose the perfect dishes to suit our tastes. Whether youre a longtime fan of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, Namaste India is a mustvisit. From fragrant biryanis and creamy curries to crispy samosas and fresh naan, every bite is a delight. Highly recommended! ”

“ This place is a treasure and I expect folks will discover it more and more and there will be lines down the street. Great food served well with a pleasant decor and a nice touch of class. And the food was delicious too. I had a lamb stew and my wife had a chicken stew in a tomato sauce. Both were excellent and we were having lunch platters that were so nicely put together with everything you needed for a really great meal. Naan bread, cucumber flavored yogurt and perfectly cooked rice complemented my stew so nicely. And a rice pudding to top off a really excellent lunch. I cant wait to return. ”

“ Delicious and beautiful atmosphere! The chicken momo are some the best Ive had outside of Nepal! Great place with warm and kind service. A favorite in Santa Cruz! ”

“ This food was amazing!! Got chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, tandoori chicken, Raita, rice, garlic naan and mango lassi. The mango lassi was so good my daughter order another to go after drinking hers and half of mine. Lamb was soft and vindaloo sauce was the perfect amount of spicy and tangy. The tandoori came on a sizzling plate and was tender and flavorful. Chicken tikka was also delicious. Definitely would eat here again! Parking was tight at this location but sounds like they have a bunch of others which seems amazing bc this place was so fantastic its hard to imagine keeping this quality. ”

“ Pure Deliciousness. We got the rack of lamb with amazing exotic spices by itself. Additionally, it came with a little side dish with fun sauces to explore, like a sweet yellow one, a tangy red one, and an earthy green sauce. I get a mango lassi to cool my tongue in case something is too spicy, but the food was prepared with just the right amount of spice to kick off the flavor profile without being overwhelming. We also tried the chicken curry and it also was deliciousness. The waiter was a kind gentlemen who cared for us and ensured everything was tasting exactly to meet or exceed our expectations. Thank you for the tasty experience! ”

“ Loved this place. We shared vegetable samosas, chicken korma, chicken Tikka masala and palak paneer. The palak paneer was soo fresh and delicious, you can tell they use fresh local spinach not frozen. The samosas came with the typical mint and tamarind sauces as well as a delicious mango sauce. ”

“ You know its beyond fabulous when you go for the first time and then go back the very next night for your second visit because your taste buds need more! Everything weve tried so far is finger and plate licking good. The best garlic Naan Ive ever had, and it worked great to sponge up every drop of the delicious sauces. The avocado tower we got both nights, and I will certainly crave it again and again. I will likely go in on occasion for just that as a snack or order togo to add to dinner. Same with the samosas. They are some of the best Ive had. Perfectly flaky and crispy with 3 delectable sauces if wanted. The veggie marsala was fantastic, as was the steamed Jasmine rice. Then there were the monster size prawns smothered in a heavenly sauce and also cooked to perfection. We had more stuff, all absolutely wonderful, so I am sure you get the point. I think anything you order here is gonna be so pleasurable..it may be beyond words. For me..I believe this is the best Indian food Ive ever had. My new favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. ”

“ Im generally pretty critical of Indian food, and this was really a wonderful spot. Everything we had was excellent, but the most standout thing was the lamb vindaloo. The mango lassi was fire, too. We also split an order of the chicken tikka masala the masala sauce was wonderful, though the chicken a bit dry and overcooked. Id absolutely recommend this place, and will definitely be back! ”