Namaste India Bistro Menu
Namaste India Bistro in Monterey, CA is a hidden gem for Indian cuisine. The cozy bistro offers a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options in a casual yet classy setting. With excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, Namaste provides a dining experience that is both inviting and satisfying. Dishes like butter chicken, chicken Tikka masala, and tandoori chicken are highlights, with fresh and flavorful ingredients. Naan bread and vegetable samosas are also recommended for a delightful start to the meal. The all-you-can-eat lunch buffet is a steal at around $19, making it a great value for authentic Indian flavors. Customer reviews rave about the attentive service, fast delivery, and military discount offered. For a delicious and affordable Indian dining experience, Namaste India Bistro is a must-visit.
STARTER
Vegetable Pakora
Vegetable medley, cumin, chickpea batter
VEGETABLE SAMOSA ( PCS)
Crispy turnover, spiced potatoes, peas
GOBI MANCHURIAN
Crisped cauliflower, bell pepper, green onions
PAPADUM
Crispy lentil wafers, Indian chutneys
METHI PANEER
Cottage cheese, hung yogurt, bell pepper
MURGH MANCHURIAN
Crisp chicken, bell pepper, green onion
VEGETABLE MOMO ( PCS)
Homemade dumplings, cabbage, carrots onions, ginger
AVOCADO CHAAT
Organic avocado, puffed rice, homemade cilantro lime juice
CHICKEN MOMO ( PCS)
Homemade dumplings, chicken, onions, ginger
PRAWN PERI PERI
Tiger shrimp, chili, lime
GOAT CHEESE KEBAB
Minced lamb, goat cheese, a blend of spice
CHICKEN
Chicken tenders, ginger-garlic, curry leaves
SMALL PLATES
SOUPS AND SALADS
VEG LENTIL SOUP
Mixed lentils, onions, garlic
CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP
Mixed lentils, garam masala, coconut milk
GRAPE AND AVOCADO SALAD
Organic baby arugula, avocado, goat cheese with house dressing
TANDOOR CHICKEN SALAD
Organic baby arugula, grilled chicken, house dressing
SHRIMP SALAD
Organic green mix, tiger prawns, house dressing
KACHUMBER
Cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onions, fresh lime juice
PALAK PANEER
Watsonville spinach, homemade cottage cheese, cream
PANEER TIKKA MASALA
Homemade cottage cheese, tomato cream sauce, spices
ROYAL SHAHI PANEER
Cottage cheese simmered in delightful cashew sauce
MATAR PANEER
Cottage cheese, green peas in aromatic curry sauce
MALAI KOFTA
Vegetable dumplings, cashew sauce, fenugreek
DAAL MAKHANI
Whole black lentils simmered, onion, ginger, garlic
VEG SHAHI KORMA
Seasonal vegetables, ginger-garlic, cashew paste
KADAI PANEER
Homemade cottage cheese, bell peppers, onions, paprika
VEG ENTREES
VEGAN ENTREES
ALOO GOBI
Organic red potatoes, Watsonville cauliflower, spices
MUSHROOM MASALA
White button mushroom, green peas, onion masala
VEGETARIAN CURRY
Mixed vegetables, curry leaves, coconut curry sauce
CHANA MASALA
Braised chickpeas, garlic, tomatoes, cumin
KADAI BHINDI
Crispy okra, onion, ginger, garlic, savory masala
EGGPLANT CURRY
Indian eggplant, roasted peanut, curry leaves
ALOO BAIGAN
Organic red potatoes, Indian eggplant, onion masala
DAAL TARKA
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, red chili, cumin
BUTTER CHICKEN
Shredded tandoori chicken in creamy tomato sauce
CHICKEN AND LAMB
SEAFOOD ENTREES
SEA BASS CURRY
Sea bass in a coconut sauce, mustard seeds, curry leaves
RACK OF LAMB
Succulent lamb, ginger, garlic, served with veg pulao
MIX GRILL
Seekh kabab, salmon, sea bass, tandoori chicken and lamb chops served with veg pulao
SEAFOOD TRIO
Tiger prawns, salmon, sea bass skewered in clay oven served with veg pulao
TANDOOR SEA BASS
Chilean Sea bass, hung yogurt, blend of spices served with veg pulao
TANDOORI SHRIMP
Jumbo shrimp marinated and cooked on skewers in a tandoor oven
TANDOOR SALMON
Clay oven baked salmon flavored with herbs and spices
TANDOORI VEGETABLES
Seasonal Vegetables, a blend of spices, skewered in a clay oven
TANDOOR PANEER TIKKA
Homemade cottage cheese, hung yogurt, a blend of spices
GARLIC CHICKEN TIKKA
Chicken breast, garlic marinade, mild spices
CHICKEN TANDOORI
Bone-in chicken, ginger-garlic, Kashmiri chili paste
LAMB SEEKH KABAB
Ground lamb, mint, spices served with veg pulao
TANDOORI
SIDES
WHITE BASMATI RICE
Long grain basmati, aromatic spices
MIXED PICKLE
Mango, mustard seeds, lime
ONION, CHILI & LIME
TIKKA MASALA SAUCE
CUCUMBER RAITA
Yogurt with cucumber, mint, toasted cumin
SAUTED VEGGIES
Seasonal vegetables, ginger-garlic, ground spices
TURMERIC LIME RICE
Fragrant basmati rice, peanut, fresh lime juice
COCONUT RICE
Basmati rice, mustard seeds, coconut milk
JEERA RICE
Basmati rice, cumin and cilantro
VEG PULAO
Fragrant basmati rice, vegetables, house spices
VEGETARIAN BIRYANI
Long-grain basmati rice, mixed vegetables, aromatic spices
SEAFOOD BIRYANI
Seafood mix, fragrant basmati rice, aromatic spices
LAMB BIRYANI
Saffron basmati rice, lamb cubes, mint, fried onions
CHICKEN BIRYANI
Saffron basmati rice, chicken, mint, fried onions
PANEER BIRYANI
Homemade cheese, fragrant basmati rice, cashews and mint
EGGPLANT BIRYANI
Roasted eggplant, fragrant basmati rice, aromatic spices
BIRYANIS
TAANDOORI BREADS
PLAIN NAAN
TANDOORI ROTI
Plain whole wheat bread
BUTTER NAAN
GARLIC NAAN
GARLIC BUTTER NAAN
CHEESE NAAN
GARLIC CHEESE NAAN
ONION CHILI KULCHA
TANDOORI BUTTER ROTI
AALO KA PARATHA
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and peas
BREAD BASKET
Butter naan & garlic butter naans
PESWARI NAAN
Pistachio, cashew, coconut
KHEER
Rice pudding flavored with cardamom, raisins, cashew nuts
RASMALAI
Soft cheese patties delicately sweetened in creamy milk sauce
KULFI
Traditional Indian ice cream with nuts
GULAB JAMUN
Fried milk pastry soaked in honey and cardamom
