The short answer
Namaskar Restaurant, Ban Tai: what visitors should know first
Choose it for naan and curry with a Nepali twist near Thong Sala. It serves meat too, so vegetarians should say so up front, and strict diets need questions.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Namaskar Restaurant, Ban Tai facts at a glance
- Location
- Ban Tai, near Thong Sala
- Dining style
- Indian and Nepali restaurant
- Price signal
- Mid-range for the island
- Try
- Try: aloo matar or chana masala with tandoor naan
- Good for
- Naan and curry, dal bhat
Why it matters
Why Namaskar Restaurant, Ban Tai is worth your time
Indian restaurants are scarce on Koh Phangan, which is why Namaskar stands out for visitors from India. Dal bhat and momos give Nepali variety, and tandoor bread feels familiar.
It is a mixed kitchen, so it is a convenience rather than a religious-diet answer. Vegetarian families can eat well here; Jain and strict pure vegetarian travellers should treat it as unverified and ask about shared utensils, onion and garlic. Its Ban Tai position, near Thong Sala, makes it practical for a first or last night.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Tandoor naan
Bread from the tandoor to go with curry.
- 02
Dal bhat and momos
Nepali dishes alongside the Indian menu.
- 03
Vegan on request
Vegetarian dishes can be made vegan; ask for no ghee or butter.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Namaskar serves Indian and Nepali food in Ban Tai. The menu listed by a vegan travel guide includes tandoor naan, momos, dal bhat and a range of curries. The owner is described by another guide as a friendly man from Nepal, which fits the dal bhat and momos on the list.
Vegetarians have plenty to choose from: aloo matar and chana masala are the dishes the guide suggests, eaten with naan from the tandoor. The kitchen also cooks meat, so tell the staff you are vegetarian when ordering and ask them to use a clean pan and spoon if that matters to you.
The same guide notes that vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request. In that case ask for no ghee or butter, and check whether the naan dough is dairy-free, because naan usually is not.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Say you are vegetarian when ordering
- Ask for no ghee or butter if vegan
- Check the naan dough
- Confirm hours before going
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Ban Tai, a short ride south-west of Thong Sala
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- No access details were found, so ask by phone about steps and seating. Tandoor dishes arrive hot and the menu is long, which suits an unhurried meal.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in. Hours were not confirmed, so check on the day. Vegetarian dishes can reportedly be made vegan if you ask.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
No access details were found, so ask by phone about steps and seating. Tandoor dishes arrive hot and the menu is long, which suits an unhurried meal.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Does Namaskar serve meat?
Yes. Vegetarian dishes are available but the kitchen is not meat-free.
Can food be made vegan?
Vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request, per a vegan guide.
Is it Pure Veg or Jain?
No. It serves meat and we found no Jain claim.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
