Namaste in Bielefeld

The best address for Indian food in Bielefeld ✨

The first time an Indian delivery service doesn't disappoint me. The food is incredibly tasty, very well seasoned and tastes authentic. That's why you should know that chicken dishes, for example, have a slightly spicier taste. The samosas are well filled, the naan rolls with cheese taste great and the garlic dip knocked my socks off. Lots of garlic and well seasoned, the garlic sauce of my dreams :) We are absolutely convinced and Indian food is only eaten here!

Really delicious. Lots of choice. Very friendly service..

My wife and I spontaneously stopped by Namaste early this evening. Delicious. Cozy atmosphere. The service was friendly, attentive and obviously enthusiastic about what they were doing. We'd love to come back!

I was shocked at the delay in ordering, the service was pretty bad and the chicken biriyani was full of bones and a bit oily. Not Indian at all, a Sri Lankan or Tamil restaurant.

We ordered from Namaste and found it delicious. Special requests were addressed and implemented without any problems. The lady on the phone was also very helpful :)

Unfortunately the meat was far too dry and tasteless. Rice was also incredibly dry and bland. The sauces were another disappointment. Apart from the fresh salad and the very good bread, it was really a rather sad affair. For the price and the enormous waiting time, it's really something to break the habit of. Others can do it better!

Was visiting my Bielefeld family. I wanted Indian food and there was Indian food! It was nice with you. Daughter, son and father -> a mega cool, friendly and relaxed team. We also received an introduction to Indian tea-herbal “medicine” 😉. We all had a different dish and it was really great. I know from the many Indian restaurants in Portugal and Spain that there are still mint dips, which were always very interesting. Maybe another option for you? 👍 We'll definitely see each other again and wish our daughter all the best for her training 😉

When the food arrived it was still very hot. I was really very surprised, the food came very quickly and it really tasted very good, by far the best shop in Bielefeld

I've been there for the second time since the reopening and I'm really impressed! The new owners have incorporated much of the charm of the old cult owner, but gave it a fresh, more modern touch. The service is very friendly, courteous and familiar, the food is fresh, the guest is given individual advice on levels of spiciness, for example, and individual requests are taken into account. I haven't tried the new dishes, which make the menu attractive to younger people or "Indian beginners", but the classics impress with their fine flavors and excellent quality. I'm so excited that I'm writing a restaurant review for the first time in my life! Definitely recommended for lovers of Indian cuisine!

Mega delicious food! The prices are absolutely reasonable and the portions are perfect for the great taste. Really only recommended! The price-performance ratio is great. Not your typical run-of-the-mill Indian, but something different with lots of great choices. Everyone really gets their money’s worth here!

There were eleven of us there and there were no problems with the reservation etc. The atmosphere was also very satisfactory! Taka masala with prawns was very tasty. Naan bread looked different than expected, more like pizza, so not as authentic. Unfortunately, portions are very small and few side dishes. Thanks for the nice stay.

Yesterday, after the change of ownership, I went to Namaste again. I often ate with the previous owner, who unfortunately passed away, and it was always great. Yesterday, after 90 minutes of waiting, we had (too dry) fried rice with raw carrot strips and chicken (Tamil Fried Rice Chicken), which unfortunately sometimes had gristly parts. Apart from that, nothing in terms of taste reminded me of the usual Indian cuisine. The extremely nice and courteous service made up for the long waiting time and the mediocre food.

Good food, not too expensive, super nice service

The experience was not pleasant. We ordered Onion Masala dosa. First, it took so much time for the food to arrive and second, there was no sambhar or chutney with dosa. When we asked they said they do not have it in their menu. Dosa without sambhar seems not fair and had high expectations but taste also was not upto notch. For the owners maybe would be my recommendation to add Sambhar and chutney to their menu of dosas.

Incredibly delicious Indian cuisine. You have to take some time, but it's worth it. Edit: 12/7/24 Unfortunately, the change of operator has NOT had a positive impact on the restaurant. With Tapan, who unfortunately died too early, almost every dish left a WOW on the tongue. This is no longer the case. What a shame! There are 4 stars for the ambience and 2 stars for the food.

Delicious food, friendly atmosphere. Gladly again.

Recommendation! Everything was great, from the food to the service and the local atmosphere. We were really looking forward to the meal and it was perfect. We'll definitely be back. Recommend everyone - especially those who have never eaten Indian food - to visit Namaste and be surprised. Everything is always explained upon request, e.g. B. don't know what exactly the ingredients are in a dish. Big thank you for the lovely evening at Namaste!

Unfortunately, the new Namaste no longer has anything in common with the old one. In my opinion, the menu has little to do with traditional Indian cuisine. Unfortunately, the taste is no longer the real thing either. The interior is also quite cold and everything has been covered with tables. They should have thought about changing the name, because it definitely doesn't do justice to the old one anymore. Unfortunately it was the last visit for us. Thank you “Old Man” as we always called him for the great time. I still wish the new team much success

We eat very Indian food and were happy that an Indian restaurant moved in again after the death of the previous restaurateur. We promptly tried it out shortly after it opened. Unfortunately we cannot share the previous positive reviews at all. I've never experienced a mango lassi that wasn't drinkable but could only be spooned like a pudding. The beer was exceptionally expensive (03l from the bottle 3.80 or 3.90). The service was not unfriendly but inattentive and completely untrained. We had to ask for napkins (which were flags) three times. Used dishes were not cleared away even though there was nothing going on. The atmosphere is like an American canteen with a golden elephant on the wall, the seating is not particularly comfortable. We know much better Indian restaurants. Thank God there are other, more comfortable places in Schildesche where you can have excellent, if not Indian, food.

We had Indian food here today. It was very tasty. Highly recommended. There was also a large selection for people who don't eat Indian food. The service was also very accommodating. We'd love to come back. ☺️ 👍🏻

We were here today for the first time since the reopening. The food was very tasty. Pleasantly spicy for our palate. The service was very friendly and helpful. We would love to come back to explore the menu further and will definitely recommend this restaurant. Many thanks to the whole team for a pleasant evening

Namaste is a real highlight for fans of Indian cuisine! The dishes are authentically spiced and very flavorful, with a good selection of vegetarian and meat options. The Chicken Tikka Masala is particularly recommended; it is tender and has a perfectly balanced taste. The service is attentive and friendly, and the ambience invites you to feel good. Absolutely fair price for the quality you get. A must for anyone who loves good Indian food!

Great food for the whole family. The food was absolutely delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection, the rice was perfect. Absolutely recommended. There were also good meals for children. We will definitely come back.

I found out about the new opening through Instagram and came over with my colleagues full of anticipation. We were served very well, the service ladies were always very quick and courteous. The food was extremely delicious! A big compliment to the chef! I heartily recommend everyone to visit this store. The interior is also very nicely culturally designed, but the music was sometimes too loud.

The food tasted delicious, the furnishings look very cozy and you immediately feel very comfortable. The staff is also very friendly. I can really only recommend it.

It used to be the best indian food in Bielefeld with the previous owner. I came today and the ambience of the restaurant is now completely different and the menu now has burgers, pasta etc which makes it seem not authentic anymore. Many of the foods from before are not there anymore which is a big disappointment for us. I always ordered biryani from the old Namaste and it was the best Biryani i ever had but to my disappointment today it tastes nothing like the old Biryani anymore. The interior had completely changed and so are the familiar feeling we always have with the old Namaste

The Namaste is completely perfect. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is really great. The furnishings are very cozy and you immediately felt at home. The staff is super cool and funny. I can only recommend it :)

It was a very great experience at Namaste. You felt like you were in an Indian world of experience where everything worked harmoniously. Despite the onslaught of guests, the chef and wait staff excelled with their professionalism and offered an incomparable experience for all the senses.

The best Indian food I've ever eaten. My recommendation is the butter chicken. Even though it can sometimes take a little longer and the decor isn't the nicest, we always come back because we like the food so much.

We were curious and encountered very tasty Indian dishes, spicy but at a European level, tried various starters and the main menu. Everything tasty and wholesome. The portions are well suited for filling up Small restaurants with about 12 tables here the boss served us. A little quaint when he brings the expenses with a small serving trolley The ambience is quite simple and outdated. But you will be spoiled with very inexpensive food For it is clear, we will come back. Very inexpensive and very tasty Gladly again

We were there right at 6 p.m. for the opening. It didn't make such a good impression. Because the door was still locked. And the owner just came to unlock it. In retrospect, everything was very good so far. Little by little other guests also arrived. The owner is nice and funny. And the food tastes good too. You can also have a good time because it's not that big and the music is very quiet.

The most difficult review for me in a long time! The food was good, there was nothing wrong with that. But: the ambience!!! Phew. Unfortunately it's completely out of date. Yellow walls and red curtains just don't create an (Indian) atmosphere. The facility looks like nothing has been done for 40 years. The menu(s) have their best days behind them. Despite the laminated pages, the notes were stained. The owner is friendly and his serving trolley can still be considered quirky, but the glasses could also use replacing. Likewise, a proper invoice and no handwritten tear-off slip (in a leather folder) that you can hardly read. The window sills could also use a good cleaning. It's a real shame because, as I said, the food was really tasty. The portions were also completely fine and the drink prices were very low. What's missing is a breath of fresh air and perhaps a younger service staff. In fact, the restaurant is well attended (there are few seats, but they were occupied), so many (more sedate) guests seem to like it. Unfortunately, my experience remains really marred and I probably wouldn't come again. Really unfortunately. Nevertheless, I am happy for everyone who can and wants to enjoy their food there. We paid just under 16 euros per person including a drink.

Original authentic Indian cuisine, very tasty. Personal and nice service. We recommend

Very tasty and high-quality food, prepared with a lot of love.

I know the owner since im a small child because he knows my father and my aunt, but dont misunderstand me: I dont give him 5 stars only because I like him, its because I like his food. He alone would be reason enough to give 5 stars, but what he or his cook are doing with food, is nothing short of nirvana valhalla or heaven. Prizes are not low, but for the taste I get I would pay even more if needed.

Very personalized service.. The behavior of the owner is marvelous

The store is on the verge of decline. After 30 minutes you are served. Food arrives after 1.5 hours. The ambience is shabby. Never again!

The best Indian food in town! No bling bling. Original!

Da hat jemand eine Mission: Sehr leckeres und traditionelles indisches Essen. Netter Schärfegrad; daher ist ein Lassi sehr zu empfehlen. Der Preis und der Service sind gut. Einzig das Ambiente könnte schöner sein. Wir kommen bestimmt nochmal wieder. Weiter so!

Herzliches, authentischen indisches Restaurant mit charmantem Gestgeber.

Lecker, locker, leicht ... einfach authentisch (ohne Komma) 😜

Wir waren gestern dort und mit dem Essen sehr zufrieden. Es dauert alles ein bisschen länger, aber wenn man, so wie ich, öfter hier ist, dann kann man sich darauf einstellen. Wie überall, so ziehen die Preise hier auch an, aber das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis ist noch ok. Wir waren zu viert und hatten zwei Suppen, vier Hauptgerichte und drei Desserts sowie Getränke. Ansonsten eine sehr nette Bedienung. Vielleicht sollte der Koch nicht an jedes Essen Koriander machen, dann ist der Unterschied zwischen den Speisen größer. Wir kommen jedenfalls gerne wieder…….Danke für den schönen Abend

Curry ist Geschmackssache. Das ist nicht unbedingt mein Geschmack

Sehr indisch. Der Service ist sehr aufmerksam und hat uns mit seiner liebevollen und humorvollen Art immer wieder zum Lachen gebracht. Essen war sehr lecker!

Für mich lange Zeit das beste indische Restaurant in Bielefeld!! Und der Besitzer ist nach wie vor ein wundervoller und herzensguter Mensch. Doch leider werden es immer weniger frische Gewürze und Kräuter, es schmeckt weniger authentisch und gleicht sich der üblichen eurasischen Standardküche an. Wirklich ernüchternd war neulich das Mango-Lassi… früher ein handgemachtes Highlight, heute durchschnittlicher Geschmack wie aus dem Supermarkt. Schade. Ich hoffe, es ist nur eine Phase und es geht bald wieder bergauf!

Das Essen an sich ist schmackhaft, aber die Portionen sind viiel zu klein. Lieber etwas den Preis anheben und mehr servieren. Kleiner Raum, puristisch wie in der ehemaligen DDR eingerichtet, Serviceherr mit Servierwägelchen seeehr langsam und altersgemäß gelenkschonend, nur ein Koch und entsprechend spät haben wir gegessen, da wir 1,5 Stunden auf unser Essen warten mussten. Vorher fast verhungert, waren wir danach leider auch nicht satt.

Ich habe Lammfleisch gegessen. Es war sehr zart. Das Fleisch und die Beilagen waren richtig gut gwürzt. Der Service war aufmerksam und originell.

Absolutely horrible restaurant definitely not spending ones time and money. They are short of staff take a lot of time in getting in your order. Chapatis which they supposedly serve are frozen chapatis which u get in the asian store. Food is below average. I am shocked how do they have 4.5 star rating or are the reviews fake.

Ein sehr empfehlenswertes Restaurant. Das Essen schmeckt super und wird frisch zubereitet. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich und angenehm vornehmend zurückhaltend. Sie ist sogar auf unsere Extrawünsche eingegangen. Auch die Toiletten waren sauber.

Das Essen war o.k,das Ambiente gewöhnungsbedürftig!!!

Indisch scharf, - angenehme Schärfe, köstliche Gerichte für "verwöhnte Gaumen". - Namas-Te - hier geht man nicht nur zum Essen hin, sondern zum Genießen und Verweilen, - nichts für eilige Gäste 😉 Keine Hektik, - eine ungewöhnlich ruhige Atmosphäre für ein Restaurant 👍🤗

Der Beste Inder in der Umgebung! Der Besitzer ist sehr lustig und zuvorkommend. Haben uns echt gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Seine Frau (Köchin) weiß wie man das essen ordentlich würzt. Hat uns sehr gut geschmeckt.

Sympatisch, lecker, frisch & schön scharf

Der beste Inder. Essen frisch und sehr lecker. Reservierung ist besser da es nicht soviel Plätze gibt. Preis ist unschlagbar.

Lecker, gute Portionsgrößen, höchst sympathischer Wirt

Haben hier gut gegessen. Bedienung war freundlich. Leider kann man hier nicht mit Karte bezahlen.

An sich nettes kleines Lokal, aber die ganzen positiven Bewertungen sind absolut unverständlich. Die Reis Portionen zu klein, das Fleisch hat teilweise zu stark gerochen, die Getränke werden in kleinen Gläsern statt Flaschen serviert und man wartet etwa eine Stunde auf sein Essen. Meine „cremige Soße“ war eine Suppe. Abgesehen davon gab es einen unangemessen Kommentar vom Personal bzgl der Menge meiner Bestellung.

Immer sehr lecker und sehr authentisch. Der gute Mann ist etwas langsam geworden aber dafür hat er einen Koch eingestellt. Sehr sympathisch, sehr höflich, witzig und freundlich.

Wer ein schönes indisches Restaurant mit guter Preis Leistung sucht ist hier an der falschen Stelle. Mensa feeling!

the food can't be compared to authentic Indian food at all. its not worthy enough to spend your money. They don't even have homemade chapatis. Store-bought chapatis served for us. There is no point going to a restaurant when it's store bought. Iam surprised by the positive comments or has the quality really improved after Corona break?

We are 3 person . Myself , My hubby and our little one . Food was delicious and tasty . Service was kind and friendly . They prepared cardamom tea for us . It was too good .

Unüblich, aber absolut liebenswert. Essen lecker. Familiäre Atmosphäre, Tisch reservieren.

Like home-made. The best Indian Restaurant in Bielefeld.

Essen ist sehr lecker. Man muss aber auch etwas Zeit mitbringen. Die Einrichtung ist sehr einfach aber okay. Ein Punktabzug weil nicht geheizt wurde. Einige Kunden saßen mit Jacke bzw Mantel beim Essen. Werden auf jeden Fall wieder dort essen gehen aber erst wenn es wärmer draußen wird. 😉

Ein Restaurant, das Eintritt fordern könnte. Tolles Essen, tolle Atmosphäre und Bewirtung. Es ist immer lustig und bereichernd hier zu Essen. Kein Geburtstag will ich mehr woanders essen.

Ein wirklich schöner Abend mit gutem indischen Essen. Freundlicher Gastwirt. Nette Atmosphäre. Faire Preise. Gute Portionen.

Eine sehr angenehme Atmosphäre und zuvorkommender Gastgeber. Das Essen hat hervorragend geschmeckt. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Völlig verdrecktes Restaurant. Nur 1 Stern extra für nettes Personal. Ansonsten war das Essen voll mit Müll. Das ist nichts im Vergleich zu indischem Essen. Nur zum kotzen. Definitiv nicht zu empfehlen. In der Nähe gibt es etwas Besseres.

Super nette Bedienung und wahnsinnig authentisches Essen!!!

Kleines, indisches Restaurant. Sehr lecker. Unbedingt viel Zeit mitbringen.

Such a bad service no respect for customer really disappointed

Super leckeres Essen zu einem super Preis! :)

Sehr leckeres Essen, sehr angenehme Atmosphäre.

So eine schöne und tolle Atmosphäre. Super liebe Bedienung. Das Essen unglaublich lecker😍einfach toll!!!

Beste indische Küche, mit Herz zubereitet. Einfach großartig!

Wenn indisches Essen, dann auf alle Fälle hier. Lecker, authentisch. Und freundlicher Service

Super leckeres, authentisches indisches Essen und sehr herzliche, humorvolle Bedienung. Wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen!

Ganz tolles Restaurant, geniales Essen und schönes Ambiente :)

Gemütliches Restaurant mit außergewöhnlich leckerem indischen Essen zu sehr fairen Preisen. Gute Portionen und einige vegetarische und vegane Optionen. Dazu ein sehr netter und aufmerksamer Service. Absolut zu empfehlen, wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen :)

Ich bin seit Jahren Stammgast. Das Essen ist super, super lecker. Ich kenne kein anderes indisches Restaurant, in dem eine derart gute Qualität geboten wird.

Echt ein Hidden gem, wenn’s um Indische Restaurants geht. Das Essen war unglaublich lecker und hat sehr authentisch geschmeckt. Man merkt, dass die Speisen traditionell und mit Herz zubereitet werden. Bedienung sehr freundlich. Das Ambiente ist sehr speziell, aber dennoch gemütlich. Der sehr kleine, schön dekorierte Speisesaal erinnert eher an ein Wohnzimmer :) weiter so!

Sehr lecker selten so gut gegessen

Situated next to the excellent De Deele pub, this wonderful restaurant is much more than an opportunity for nice food, thanks to the owner, who will take the time to casually converse with you whilst simultaneously radiating a great depth of inner peace.

Ein sehr gutes indisches Restaurant in Schildesche. Sehr entspannt, mit leckerem Essen. Wir wurden mit großer Freundlichkeit empfangen. Jetzt zur Zeit Donnerstag bis Samstag abends zum Mitnehmen.

Ich esse gerne und oft in ihren Restaurants, aber die Qualität des Essens beim Namaste Bielefeld habe ich woanders noch nicht ein zweites Mal gefunden.

Das beste indische Essen in Bielefeld, serviert von einem sehr netten Gastwirt.

Tolles Essen, klasse gewürzt. Sehr authentisch. Herzliche Bedienung. Sehr gute Portionsgrössen und gute Preise. Werde sehr gerne und öfter wiederkommen. Tolles Restaurant!!!

From a city with very less indian restaurants, we wanted to try a new place and found Namaste, I must say, the food was top notch. We had requested for some spicy indian cuisine and it was mind blowing. I would say it was one of the best briyanis I've had in a restaurant in the recent times. We ordered for chicken and lamb dishes and they were outstanding. The person serving our food, I guess he is the owner was friendly and funny. Infact, at one point we were confused if the best thing is the food or the person serving it. Would surely recommend.

Sehr freundlicher Herr und das Essen war ein Gedicht! Immer wieder gerne.

Gut, stilvoll, ausgesprochen freundlich - ein absoluter Klassiker in Schildesche!!

Tolles Restaurant das ich wieder besuchen werde :) Das Personal ist super nett und entspannt, das ist ansteckend. Gute Atmosphäre in den Laden. Das Essen war auch gut, wenn auch eher eine 4,5. Alles in allem runde ich aber ich auf.

Mal was ganz anders. Sehr freundlich. Essen ok. Atmosphäre entspannt. Ein Besuch wert.

Tolles Essen, tolle Bewirtung. Ein rundum gelungener Aufenthalt. Vielen Dank dafür :)

Angenehm dünne Speisekarte, frisch und lecker gekocht: kann deshalb etwas dauern, wenn's voll ist - aber es lohnt sich!

Hervorragend authentische indische Küche. Ein sehr guter Gastwirt. Die Athmosphäre hat mich entschleunigt.

Essen wie gewohnt hervorragend! Service und Unterhaltung exzellent.

Leckeres Essen, kleine Portion, preiswert,

Das Essen war lecker. Das ist ja erst einmal das wichtigste. Der Mann der uns bediente, ich glaube es war der Inhaber, hatte einen speziellen Humor. Das empfand ich als etwas nervig. Die Lokalität war nicht besonders gemütlich / einladend.

Wir gehen schon seit Jahren immer wieder sehr gerne ins Namaste. Das Essen ist toll, es gibt für jeden etwas, man wird gut beraten und die Preise sind wirklich günstig in Relation zur konstanten Qualität. Und es gibt immer viel zu lachen bei Herrn Dey...