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Namaste Cafe
2512 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55405
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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
V = Vegan, CV = Can be prepared, Vegan *** = hot & spicy, GF = Gluten Free, CG= Can be Gluten Free
Fried Fish
$9.00
pieces of tilapia fillet dipped in lime juice and salt, lightly pan-fried and sprinkled with paprika and fresh scallions.a simple flavorful dish we have created for you using sushi-grade tilapia.
Fiery Shrimp***
$9.00
shrimp marinated overnight in coconut milk with garlic, lime zest and green chillies, sauteed with the marinade and a dash
of black pepper (gf).our take on the popular goan peri peri.
Mamacha
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. mamacha, mama, momo-call them what you like-you cannot escape these steaming delights on the streets of kathmandu.
- Chicken Or Tofu (v) $7.00
- Lamb Or Bison $8.00
Paapri Chaat
$8.00
house-made crunchy flour chips topped with boiled chick peas, spiced potatoes, yogurt, mustard seeds, tamarind chutney,
mint chutney, coconut chutney, chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and chaat masala. (cv). an explosion of multiple textures, tastes and flavors enjoyed by millions of south asians everyday.
Chana Chatpat
$6.00
a spicy, crunchy mixture of garbanzo beans, boiled potatoes, rice crispies and roasted peanuts with tomatoes, onions, scallions, cilantro, and lime juice (cg). (v) hearty, nutritious and flavorful, the origin of this salad hails from many such mixtures made by road-side vendors of south asia.
Spicy Fried Potatoes***
$6.00
potatoes fried in turmeric oil and spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic (gf). (v) an irresistible nepali favorite.
Golgappa
$7.00
crisp house-made flour puffs filled with spiced potatoes and a delicious blend of a thin sauce made with water, tamarind,
cumin, rock salt, mint, cilantro, cayenne and chat masala. (v) open your mouth wide and pop in a single golgappa at a time, treating your taste buds to a multitude of textures and flavors that
transport you to the streets of delhi. mumbai, kathmandu or any other south asian city. also known as pani puri, puchka and many
other loving names.
Chili Namaste ***
$9.00
pieces of tender pan-fried chicken or fresh tofu sauteed with green peppers, hot chilies, onions, tomatoes and our own
ginger-soy sauce blend. chicken or tofu (v) chili chicken and its variations are one of the most popular indo-chinese dishes enjoyed across south-asia.
Indian Style Fish Cakes
$8.00
a tasty mixture of fish, potatoes, ginger, green chilies and cilantro lightly coated in bread crumbs, pan fried and served with tangy
tamarind and refreshing mint chutney. popular along the western coast, a delicious example of the confluence of different cuisines in india
Soups & Salads
V = Vegan, CV = Can be prepared, Vegan *** = hot & spicy, GF = Gluten Free, CG= Can be Gluten Free
Fried Dal
$6.00
thick and savory soup of fried lentils with onions and tomatoes (gf). (cv)
Paneer Salad With Bell Pepper And Tomatoes
$6.00
a thick soup of mixed lentils fried with onions, tomatoes and spices (gf). (cv)
Crunchy Cabbage Salad With Roasted Peanuts
a crunchy salad of shredded cabbage, red onions, carrots, green pepper, cucumber and cilantro topped with pieces of roasted
peanuts and mildly dressed in a special house-made citrus dressing (cg). (v)
- $7.00
- Add Shrimp $3.00
Mixed Green Salad With Mangoes
$9.00
mixed greens with sliced mangoes and house-made ginger orange dressing (cg). (v)
Vegetarian Specialities
V = Vegan, CV = Can be prepared, Vegan *** = hot & spicy, GF = Gluten Free, CG= Can be Gluten Free
Cauliflower, Peas And Potatoes
$11.00
cauliflower cooked in turmeric oil with peas and potatoes and
spiced with cumin, paprika, ginger and a hint of cayenne (gf). (v) tasty vegetarian dish found in many different versions across
the indian sub-continent.
Coconut Spinach
$14.50
fresh spinach cooked in a coconut curry with sliced potato,
cumin seeds, turmeric, ginger, garlic and tomato. (v) rich and flavorful vegetarian specialty inspired by the coconut
curries found across south-asia.
Green Beans Potatoes & Tomatoes
$11.00
green beans sauteed in oil and mixed with potatoes in a sauce of
tomatoes, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric and soy sauce. (cg) (v) a fresh vegetarian dish that is as healthy as it is flavorful.
Chole
$10.00
chick peas cooked with onions and tomatoes in a rich dish spiced with
house masala blend made of turmeric, cumin, cayenne, paprika and
fresh ginger.(gf) (cv) also known as chana masala, a popular dish all across eateries
in south asia.
Eggplant With Garlic And Scallions
$11.00
small cubes of eggplant sauteed in oil with soy sauce and mixed with
garlic, tomatoes and scallions. (cg) (v) our own creation, this dish bears influences of chinese cuisine.
Bheendi Masala
$11.00
a delightful curry made with okra, onions, tomato, ginger, garlic, cumin
and cayenne. (gf) (v) all time favorite across south asia.
Aloo Bodi
$10.00
black-eyed peas and potatoes spiced with turmeric, ginger, cumin,
cayenne, paprika and a dash of lime juice. (gf) (v) a traditional, well-loved nepali dish.
Panjabi Spinach Paneer
$14.50
rich curry with spinach and paneer cooked with cream, roasted cumin
seeds, pureed tomatoes and a special blend of spices. (gf) vegetarian delight inspired by the cuisine of punjab, india
Coconut Curry With Tofu, Mushroom & Green Peas
$14.00
coconut curry with tofu, mushrooms and green peas tofu, mushrooms
and green peas cooked with tomatoes in a coconut sauce with
ginger & garlic (gf). (v) vegetarian treat commonly served with paneer, which we have
substituted with tofu.
Namaste Mixed Vegetables
$14.00
curried mixed vegetables with cauliflower, bell pepper, carrots, onions,
tomatoes and green beans. (v) a delightful namaste vegetarian treat.
Curry (tofu/meat/fish/seafood)
V = Vegan, CV = Can be prepared, Vegan *** = hot & spicy, GF = Gluten Free, CG= Can be Gluten Free
Creamy Masala Curry
fish, chicken or tofu cooked in a rich curry prepared with yogurt,
cream, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fresh cilantro.(cg) similar to the rich curries of northern-india, this curry uses yogurt and cream.
- Tofu $12.50
- Chicken $13.50
- Fish $14.50
Namaste Special Curry
a smooth and flavorful curry prepared with onions, tomatoes, paprika
and scallions (cg) our own specialty, this curry combines a variety of spices and ingredients
typical to nepalese cooking.
- Tofu $12.50
- (v ) Chicken $13.50
- Fish $14.50
- Lamb $15.50
Coconut Curry With Shrimp
$15.50
a rich curry of coconut milk, shrimp, tomatoes, ginger, tamarind and
coriander with green peas (gf). inspired by the tangy coconut curries of south india, sri lanka and other
parts of the indian subcontinent lying close to the ocean.
Almond Curry
chicken, fish, shrimp or tofu cooked in a curry with ground almond,
ginger, garlic, tomatoes and roasted spices (cg). a rich and smooth curry created by our chef with roasted spices to
bring out their full aroma.
- Chicken $14.50
- Fish Or Shrimp $15.50
- Tofu $13.50
Squash Curry With Bison
$16.50
local bison cooked in a delicious squash curry with ginger, garlic,
garam masala and bay leaves (gf). red meat is often enjoyed with pumpkin and different kinds of
squashes in nepal
Hot And Tangy Lamb With Potatoes***
$16.50
a spicy curry of lamb and potatoes cooked with green chilies, onions,
garlic, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon and
malt vinegar (gf). our variation on the goan vindaloo
Deep Dish Lamb
$16.50
a sumptuous curry with lamb cooked in a deep dish with onions,
ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon,
curry leaves. (gf), close to the rich aromatic curries of northern india and pakistan.
Goan Coconut Fish
$16.00
thick fish curry made with ginger, garlic, roasted coriander, cumin,
onions and grated coconut and poppy seeds.(gf) a regional specialty of the south-western coast of india, this curry with
rice is almost the staple in goa.
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. mango curry and its numerous variations is a regional delicacy from
sri lanka and south-india
- Tofu (v) $14.00
- Chicken $15.00
Breads
V = Vegan, CV = Can be prepared, Vegan *** = hot & spicy, GF = Gluten Free, CG= Can be Gluten Free
Plain Paratha
$2.00
layered roti cooked in butter. (cv)
Aloo Paratha
$2.50
layered roti with potato filling cooked in butter. (cv)
Spinach Paratha
$2.50
layered roti with spinach cooked in butter. (cv)
Garlic Paratha
$2.50
layered roti with garlic cooked in butter. (cv)
Roti
$1.50
healthful and filling wheat roti cooked without oil. (v)
Bhatura
puffy, deep-fried breads made with flour, yogurt and baking powder.
- 2 Per Order $3.50
On The Side
V = Vegan, CV = Can be prepared, Vegan *** = hot & spicy, GF = Gluten Free, CG= Can be Gluten Free
Basmati Rice
$1.00Brown Rice
$1.50Couscous
$1.50Sauteed Spinach (v)
$4.00Sauteed Green Beans (v)
$4.00Sauteed Okra (v)
$4.00Raita
$4.00
grated cucumber mixed with yogurt, cumin, paprika and other spices.
Yogurt
$2.00Dessert
V = Vegan, CV = Can be prepared, Vegan *** = hot & spicy, GF = Gluten Free, CG= Can be Gluten Free
Mango Sikarni
$7.00
natural whole milk yogurt drained of the whey and mixed with mango pulp sugar, cashews, raisins, cardamom and cinnamon. (gf)
Rasmalai
$6.00
traditional dessert made with specially prepared spongy ricotta cheese in creamy milk with pistachio, cinnamon and cardamom. (gf)
Carrots Coconut Creme Brulee
$7.00
grated carrots cooked in coconut cream with cashews and raisins. (v)
Mango Custard
$7.00
Rich creamy custard with pure vanilla over pureed mangom. (gf)
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
The food at Namaste Café is mostly inspired by South-Asian cuisine. Our menu features some traditional favorites such as the Mamacha from Nepal and Paapri Chaat from India. Many offerings however are our own creations. In preparing our food we value quality ingredients and distinction between different tastes and flavors. We are comitted to creating flavorful dishes, with sometimes subtle and other times explosive combination of herbs and spices. At Namaste, the taste of the food and flavours it carries depends upon your choices and preferences.