The short answer
Namaste Samui Indian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Useful for Indian food in Lamai. The menu is not vegetarian-only, so vegetarians should state their needs clearly and ask about shared utensils. Confirm opening hours first.
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
Namaste Samui Indian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- Hat Lamai Road, Lamai
- Dining style
- Indian restaurant, mixed menu
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: dal and palak paneer
- Good for
- Mixed-diet groups in Lamai
Why it matters
Why Namaste Samui Indian Restaurant is worth your time
Lamai has fewer dedicated vegetarian restaurants than Chaweng, so a mixed Indian menu with good vegetarian dishes is a helpful fallback.
It is no substitute for a fully vegetarian kitchen, but it can work for groups with mixed diets. Lamai is a relaxed beach town, and an Indian restaurant close to your hotel saves a long taxi ride at the end of a day of sightseeing. Confirm what is in each dish and be clear about what you do and do not eat, because the source does not describe how the kitchen handles vegetarian orders.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Mixed menu
Meat and vegetarian dishes.
- 02
Dal and paneer
Vegetarian dishes praised by a reviewer.
- 03
Lamai location
Handy for the south of the island.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Namaste Samui is described as an Indian restaurant in Lamai. Popular dishes mentioned include butter chicken, biryani, curry, dal and samosas, and a reviewer notes plenty of vegetarian options such as palak paneer and dal.
Because it serves meat, vegetarian and Jain diners should explain that they need separate preparation and ask about shared utensils. The source does not mention vegan or Jain food.
It is a practical option if you are staying in Lamai and want Indian food near your hotel. Ask for the dal and palak paneer, which a reviewer singles out, and confirm the spice level.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Say you are vegetarian
- Ask about shared utensils
- Confirm opening hours
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Hat Lamai Road, Lamai
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A casual restaurant; confirm access and seating.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in; opening hours are not listed in the source, so confirm locally.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Namaste Samui Indian Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A casual restaurant; confirm access and seating.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it vegetarian?
No, it serves meat dishes as well.
Is it Jain?
Not stated.
Where is it?
In the Lamai area.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
