Indian Food in Tampa

“I ordered first time for paneer butter masala and butter naan. I loved it. The flavor was authentic. Will order again.”

“Had very authentic South Indian food today .recommend anyone looking for wide range of dishes both vegetarian and no vegetarian”

“This place has authentic Tamil food. We enjoy going here for lunch for weekends. Good vegetarian options and they never disappoint”

“Had an amazing dining experience with my family of 8! We tried a variety of dishes — the Thali, Frankie, Kothu Parota, and Paneer Manchurian were all bursting with authentic flavors. The Mango Lassi and Rose Milk were the perfect refreshing touch to round out the meal. Every item was delicious, and the service was excellent. A truly memorable evening — highly recommend for anyone craving flavorful Indian food with great ambiance!”

“Food is incredibly delicious, its the best food I've ever had in Tampa or Florida. My long-time craving for good Indian food has finally been satisfied. They serve veg and non veg. Must try!”

“5/5 Stars - Exceptional Experience! "We recently ordered food from Namaste for our house function, catering to over 50 guests. The response was overwhelming! Everyone raved about the delicious South Indian full meals, praising the exceptional quality and generous quantity. We feel incredibly lucky to have discovered this hidden gem, serving authentic home-style food that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend for large gatherings or any occasion. Their food and service are sure to impress!"”

“Outstanding food and service. The owner attends to you personally and is very courteous and helpful. Food tastes great, wonderful South Indian options. Definitely a must visit!!”

“We have been ordering via uber eats the past couple of times. I’m super happy to have found this restaurant, it’s hard to find Indian Thali (platter) with so many sides, excellent taste, feels very authentic especially south India dishes 💕 And about to order again tonight!”

“As a long time resident of the Tampa Bay area I can attest to the fact that Namaste Express has brought us a huge variety of best South Indian home made mouth watering dining experience. I absolutely love their various vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu options. The staff is very attentive and extremely friendly. I highly recommend that anyone visiting the Tampa Bay area stop by Namaste Express and try their authentic, home made South Indian dishes.”

“Best south Indian food in Tampa.”

“Authentic South Indian restaurant its one of the best in town. South Indian thali is highly recommended.”

“I came with my family to try authentic south indian food. We tried butter chicken dosa,masala dosa veg thali nonveg thali. Everything was so good. All Chutney were so flavorful.Highly recommended to try authentic South Indian food.”

“After a long time had an amazing south Indian food. Ordered thalapakattu biryani and chicken 65. 10/10 - will visit this place frequently now.”

“My family and I love this place! The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. I brought my dog and we sat outside. The food is very authentic South Indian Tamil and Kerala dishes. They have big portions and a huge variety!”

“We tried Thalapakattu Chicken Biriyani in Namste Express yesterday, Its the best authentic biryani we enjoyed in recent times... It made perfect Sankranthi festival feast. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic south indian food in north tampa area, especially Tamil nadu flavors.”

“One of the Best South Indian Restaurants in and around the Tampa Area!** Authentic South Indian menu with rich, traditional flavors that truly feel like home. The improved ambiance is warm and welcoming, with top-notch cleanliness and comfort. Friendly staff and real personal care make the experience even more delightful. A must-visit for anyone craving quality South Indian food in a great environment!”

“The best South Indian food we’ve had in Tampa! We had the kotthu parottha, chicken biryani, goat biryani, and the special chatti choru. They all taste amazing! Pls don’t change anything! Keep the good work!”

“Authentic South Indian (Tamilnadu/Madurai) taste.Impressed every time.Seeraga samba Biriyani - Must try!! Big thanks to the chefs who satiate our South Indian tastebuds❤️”

“Ghee rice with mutton kolombu and parta with chicken Salan is delicious.”

“Food tastes authentic south indian style”

“Had authentic Chennai style parthas after long time. The chef deserves an additional star.”

“Excellent South Indian fare. Rare combos and the sambar and chutneys brings back nostalgic memories of Chennai that only a true South Indian food fan like me can understand 😊. Kudos to the chef”

“Food was so good and the staff was so friendly we ordered poor, veg noodles, 3 types of dosas , kothu paratta with chicken curry , idly , paneer biryani everything was so good really recommended”

“Nice authentic Tamil Nadu style food in a busy Bruce B stretch which is full of different cuisines. Great taste and nice helpful Staff. Must visit place. Must try dishes - Kothu Parotta and Thali Had a second visit again today - it was Sunday and we had the opportunity to have Special Kalyana Virundu Sappaddu - Really it was yummy and delicious. Need to mention about the Chef Murali - Takes care of the guests a lot along with their Owners.”

“We ordered Kalyana virundhu, nv meals, Parotta kurma and Chicken 65. Every thing was good and tasted authentic. Can’t get such typical south Indian food anywhere around Tampa area. 👏🏼👏🏼”

“We ordered the special kalyana style virundhu, and being a Malayalee, this food was exactly similar to authentic Kerala style veg food. The curries were similar to what my mom would make. Everything we tasted was delicious. I highly recommend this place.”

“Excellent food . Authentic Tamil Nadu food. Rasam, chutney, sambar all tasted fresh. Rice was cooked well. Very nice staff.”

“This is one of the best Authentic South Indian restaurants especially in Tamil nadu food.”

“We ordered food for our baby shower from Namaste Express Indian Restaurant, and it was fantastic! The dishes were fresh, flavorful, and loved by all our guests. Cost-wise and quality-wise, it was excellent—great value for money. Their timing and coordination were spot-on, making the entire experience stress-free. We’re fully satisfied and highly recommend Namaste Express for any event or craving for authentic South Indian food.”

“Authentic South Indian food at best fare. Namaste special chatti choru is highly recommended😋”

“Excellent South Indian restaurant. Get to taste unique dishes that’s not common in any Indian restaurant in North America. Like Nethily fry, Prawn Thokku, Madras potato curry was highlights. Had very pleasant and authentic taste experience. Their chicken curry came with non veg meal was very homely taste. Will go again.”

“Best South Indian thali (veg n non veg) in Tampa! The seafood is incredibly authentic—full of true South Indian flavor!”

“Hi Namaste, we placed an order for Onam Sadya today. The food was absolutely delicious; it felt like we were in Kerala! The menu items were perfect, and when we inquired about the chef, we learned that Chef Amar did an excellent job. We really appreciate his work! 👏”

“We had masala dosa, plain dosa and dal fry. All of them were just amazing. Different kinds of chutneys. Since South Indian food is mostly vegan good vegan options. Highly recommend to visit this place:)”