Comments on: One Day, Two Bad Pizzas and Three Meals http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/ Restaurant Reviews and Culinary Miscellany Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:23:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Miller http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-16388 Miller Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:31:20 +0000 http://www.eatinglv.com/?p=759#comment-16388 We had dinner at Namaste yesterday and have to mention they are the best as far as authentic cuisine is related. Whereas Origin india I understand is trying to make a fusion of Indian American but that leaves their food stand nowhere. The servers are all over you as well which makes you uncomfortable. I believe in Donald Trump's theory about service -- be there for you but don't be in the way'. Overall my personal experience with Namaste would definitely achieve them 5 stars. We had dinner at Namaste yesterday and have to mention they are the best as far as authentic cuisine is related. Whereas Origin india I understand is trying to make a fusion of Indian American but that leaves their food stand nowhere. The servers are all over you as well which makes you uncomfortable. I believe in Donald Trump’s theory about service — be there for you but don’t be in the way’. Overall my personal experience with Namaste would definitely achieve them 5 stars.

]]> By: Quincy A. http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-11982 Quincy A. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:55:53 +0000 http://www.eatinglv.com/?p=759#comment-11982 An interesting, and perhaps relevant aside on Namaste as a "rockstar". The head chef, from Nepal, spent a few of his culinary years as a private chef for a couple of Bollywood actresses. It might explain why the spices are brighter, and just a touch lighter, when you compare their version of dishes to what you will find at other venues. An interesting, and perhaps relevant aside on Namaste as a “rockstar”. The head chef, from Nepal, spent a few of his culinary years as a private chef for a couple of Bollywood actresses. It might explain why the spices are brighter, and just a touch lighter, when you compare their version of dishes to what you will find at other venues.

]]> By: Nick http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-11973 Nick Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:15:46 +0000 http://www.eatinglv.com/?p=759#comment-11973 Namaste has one of the best Indian buffet. Indian food blends down to the blend of spices whether it's veggie or non-veg dishes. Their chef is definitely very talented when it comes to proper blending of numerous spices. I like Namastey better than Lotus as they have freshly baked oven bread 'NAN" served on the table. Carrot dessert in the buffet was just mouth watering delicious. Somehow they need a separate tray for dessert as most of us didn't know that it was a dessert as it was kept with other dishes. Lentil dumplings in yogurt, not seen in any Indian restaurant menu locally, were delicious and keep your taste buds cool with the not so spicy food. Good job Namaste and have a wonderful long life in Vegas. Namaste has one of the best Indian buffet. Indian food blends down to the blend of spices whether it’s veggie or non-veg dishes. Their chef is definitely very talented when it comes to proper blending of numerous spices. I like Namastey better than Lotus as they have freshly baked oven bread ‘NAN” served on the table. Carrot dessert in the buffet was just mouth watering delicious. Somehow they need a separate tray for dessert as most of us didn’t know that it was a dessert as it was kept with other dishes. Lentil dumplings in yogurt, not seen in any Indian restaurant menu locally, were delicious and keep your taste buds cool with the not so spicy food. Good job Namaste and have a wonderful long life in Vegas.

]]> By: Grace Bascos http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-11972 Grace Bascos Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:12:21 +0000 http://www.eatinglv.com/?p=759#comment-11972 You'll be happy to know that the $80 you left was promptly donated to feeding hungry people in Vegas. That would be me and Ken. You’ll be happy to know that the $80 you left was promptly donated to feeding hungry people in Vegas. That would be me and Ken.

]]> By: Rob http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-11953 Rob Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:32:14 +0000 http://www.eatinglv.com/?p=759#comment-11953 I know Anthony's goes for "well done" crispy pizza's but they cut my mouth up like captain crunch. Crust was dangerously sharp! I know Anthony’s goes for “well done” crispy pizza’s but they cut my mouth up like captain crunch. Crust was dangerously sharp!

]]> By: atdleft http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-11945 atdleft Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:36:03 +0000 http://www.eatinglv.com/?p=759#comment-11945 So Namaste is still a rockstar? OK then, I'll just have to try it next time I'm at Commercial Center. I mean it. I've gone without my Indian fix for far too long! And yes, I have to side with you on Anthony's. I tried it recently. And while it wasn't totally awful, I agree that the pizza was no Settebello. Hell, my fave local delivery joint (Enzo's @ Green Valley & Sunset) even does better pizza! So Namaste is still a rockstar? OK then, I’ll just have to try it next time I’m at Commercial Center. I mean it. I’ve gone without my Indian fix for far too long!

And yes, I have to side with you on Anthony’s. I tried it recently. And while it wasn’t totally awful, I agree that the pizza was no Settebello. Hell, my fave local delivery joint (Enzo’s @ Green Valley & Sunset) even does better pizza!

]]> By: has a clue http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-11942 has a clue Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:05:11 +0000 http://www.eatinglv.com/?p=759#comment-11942 ELV, kindly remove your head from yur arse!! settebello is not even in the same catergory of pizza, anthonys coal fire is more of a competitor to Grimaldis then settebello. make reference to the proper places if your going to properly criticize!!!! i do agree it sux, went there for lunch, place had no energy, dopie service staff and yes crappy pies!! ELV, kindly remove your head from yur arse!! settebello is not even in the same catergory of pizza, anthonys coal fire is more of a competitor to Grimaldis then settebello.
make reference to the proper places if your going to properly criticize!!!!
i do agree it sux, went there for lunch, place had no energy, dopie service staff and yes crappy pies!!

]]> By: Quincy A. http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/10/one-day-three-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-11936 Quincy A. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:58 +0000 http://www.eatinglv.com/?p=759#comment-11936 The expansions of both Lotus and Raku (both will end up basically doubling in size) may be the best news in the local dining scene this year - recently we have even been told when making weeknight reservations at Raku that the table would only be good for two hours. That is far too short of a time for their menu, especially when some particular items are so good that we end up ordering seconds, or thirds (which is usually the case with the beef tendon, which absorb the flavor from the charcoal so very well). The expansions of both Lotus and Raku (both will end up basically doubling in size) may be the best news in the local dining scene this year – recently we have even been told when making weeknight reservations at Raku that the table would only be good for two hours. That is far too short of a time for their menu, especially when some particular items are so good that we end up ordering seconds, or thirds (which is usually the case with the beef tendon, which absorb the flavor from the charcoal so very well).

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