Sambar
$5.00
A South Indian lentil-and-vegetable stew.
“vadai and sambar tasted so good, i'll be back 😊 it's nice inside and they're friendly”
Indian Food
Chicken Chatti Choru
$15.99
White rice with dry chicken, chicken curry, rasam, and a vegetable side.
“Should try chatti choru, the home made feel like food. All the best!”
Paneer Frankie
$11.49
Paneer, gravy, spices, onion, peppers, and lettuce in an Indian roll.
“Had the Paneer Frankie which was so perfect we ordered twice. And the Masala Dosa was excellent, with nice rich sambar and aloo. Will try thali next time !”
Muttai Kalaki (Stirred Egg)
$7.99
Tamil-style stirred egg, prepared as a savory egg dish.
“Food tastes authentic south indian style”
Breakfast
Idli with Chicken Kulambu (Gravy)
$13.99
Four steamed idlis served with chicken kulambu, a savory gravy.
“Best South Indian thali (veg n non veg) in Tampa! The seafood is incredibly authentic—full of true South Indian flavor!”
Idli Medu Vadai Combo
$10.99
Three steamed idlis and one vada come with sambar and chutney.
“Authentic South Indian restaurant its one of the best in town. South Indian thali is highly recommended.”
Kal Dosa With Fish Kulambu (3 Pcs)
$15.99
Three soft, gluten-free dosas served with fish curry gravy.
“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!!”
Mixed Veggie Omelette
$9.99
A fluffy egg omelette filled with mixed vegetables and masalas.
“Food is very good. Especially jeeraga samba briyani is very much South Indian authentic. Must try”
Dosa
Plain Dosa
$10.99
Crisp rice-and-lentil dosa served with sambar and chutneys.
“We ordered the plain and masala dosa and loved it. This place is a good addition to the New Tampa area. We will certainly visit again.”
Kal Dosa With Chicken Kulambu (3 Pcs)
$16.99
Three soft kal dosas come with chicken kulambu, a spiced chicken gravy.
“Vadacurry is outstanding! Reminiscent of the stuff I used to get in Chennai. Consistent in taste and it keeps me coming back for more. Def recommend if you want a taste of South Indian cuisine.”
Rava Masala Dosa
$14.99
A lacy semolina dosa stuffed with potato masala, sambar, and chutneys.
“This place has authentic Tamil food. We enjoy going here for lunch for weekends. Good vegetarian options and they never disappoint”
Paneer Dosa
$14.50
A dosa filled with seasoned minced paneer, served with sambar and chutneys.
“Authentic South Indian food at best fare. Namaste special chatti choru is highly recommended😋”
Indian Appetizers
Paneer 65
$13.99
Crispy paneer cubes tossed with tangy sauce, curry leaves, and chilies.
“Best Indian food in the area. Definitely recommend the lunch bowls - good quantity and great tasting.”
Idli (4 Pcs)
$11.99
Four steamed rice-and-lentil dumplings come with Korma and three chutneys.
“Excellent idlis and tomato chutney, cool air flow. Will comeback for the idlis, also need to try the set dosas etc”
Samosa (2 Piece)
$4.99
Two crisp pastry samosas filled with spiced potato.
“Got the samosas and the butter chicken and it was very very good. Service was amazing too!”
Medu Vadai (3 Pcs)
$8.99
Three fried lentil vadas served with sambar and chutneys.
“Amazing and good quality food with friendly staff. My personal favourite is Mango lassi, coffee, Medu vada and their South Indian mini thali. Highly recommending”
Biryani
Special Vijayawada Chicken Biriyani
$16.99
Boneless chicken biryani with aromatic spices, served with raita and salna.
“Just tasted the Vijaywada boneless biryani tastes really good”
2 Veg Biriyani Combo
$23.99
Two vegetable biryani servings are included in this rice combo.
“Best south Indian food in Tampa.”
2 Chennai Metro Chicken Biriyani Combo
$21.99
Two chicken biryani portions, featuring spiced rice and chicken.
“Food was very very good. I have Never had take out Indian before and I was not disappointed. Make this your to go spot.”
Thalapakattu Goat Biriyani
$18.99
Spiced Seeraga Samba rice with bone-in goat, raita, and salna.
“this is the freshest food made quickly and right in front of you… The people are very nice and the food is fantastic! Today I had the Thalapikattu goat Biriyani and Wow, it’s so delicious And a generous size portion too!”
Curry
Namaste's Special Chatti Choru
$17.99
White rice with fish fry, dry chicken, fish and chicken gravies, and rasam.
“Very good food considering how fresh and fast it was prepared. My husband and I ordered the Namaste Special Chatti and dosa. It was enough for the both of us to share. The service was very good and the workers are very polite. Pricing is fair considering most restaurant styles charge a lot more. Thank you so much I look forward to coming back!”
Butter Chicken
$14.99
Bone-in chicken simmers in mild, creamy tandoor sauce and comes with rice.
“The best butter chicken that I’ve ever had !!! So yummy, and the workers are really nice! I could eat it everyday 😋😋😋”
Paneer Tikka Masala
$15.99
Paneer simmered in creamy tomato gravy, with rice included.
“Just had food here with two of my friends. We ordered paratha with chicken curry, chicken kottu paratha, and mutton biryani. It was proper South Indian style; I felt like I was in Chennai. The food here is so good, and the bill was around 60 dollars, which is not bad either.”
Mutton Kulambu (Gravy)
$15.99
Boneless mutton in a spicy South Indian sauce, served with rice.
“Ghee rice with mutton kolombu and parta with chicken Salan is delicious.”
Kothu Parotta
2 Veg Kothu Parota Combo
$22.99
Two vegetable kothu parottas combine chopped flatbread with vegetables.
“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. 👏🏼👏🏼”
Veg Kothu Parotta
$12.99
Shredded flatbread griddled with vegetables and served with raita.
“I enjoy all the meals I get here! The food comes fast and is very delicious every time. Dosa comes with a good chutney assortment. They also have mango lassi and the masala dosa and kotthu paratha are very tasty.”
2 Chicken Kothu Parota Combo
$24.99
Two chicken kothu parottas, with optional texture customizations.
“Food was awesome. If you want authentic south indian, particularly tamilnadu style food, you cant find a better place in Tampa. The Biriyani with seeraga sambha rice is out of the world. If you are. Fan of Dosa md. Sambhar this is the place to go.”
Chicken Kothu Parotta
$15.99
Shredded flatbread griddled with chicken, egg, tomato, and onion.
“Loved Thalapakatti Biriyani and Chicken Kothu Porotta”
Chinese Food
Chilli Gobi
$14.99
Cauliflower, peppers, and onions tossed in garlicky chili sauce.
“Eating at Namaste Express in Tampa Florida, was an absolute delight. Normally Indian food, with all the spices, doesn't sit well on my stomach, but the food here is terrific! I will be returning and recommend this establishment to many others.”
Chilli Paneer
$15.99
Paneer, bell peppers, and onion are tossed in garlicky chili sauce.
“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.”
Schezwan Vegetable Fried Rice
$12.99
Schezwan-style basmati fried rice is mixed with assorted vegetables.
“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:)”
Schezwan Shrimp Fried Rice
$17.99
Basmati fried rice with shrimp, vegetables, and Schezwan-style seasoning.
“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!”
