# Indian restaurant near Dongmyo Toy Alley for blueberry lassi: Namaste - By Saeon (https://superchart.com/en/@menu-pencil-margins/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@menu-pencil-margins/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@menu-pencil-margins/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/index.md) ## In short Namaste Dongmyo Branch is an Indian and Nepalese restaurant on the second floor right outside Dongmyo Station Exit 5 in Jongno, Seoul, and it has been listed in the Blue Ribbon Survey for nine years running. After shopping for squishy toys on Dongmyo Toy Alley, the writer and her boyfriend ordered the 50,000 won couple set, which brought samosa, chicken tikka, shrimp chili, chicken makhani, vegetable curry, garlic naan and a blueberry lassi to the table at once. The spicing at Namaste stays gentle enough for anyone new to Indian food, and the portions are generous, making it a solid date meal near the toy alley. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2nd floor, 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (29m from Dongmyo Station Exit 5) - **Hours**: 11:00-22:00 daily (last order 21:00) - **Recommended menu**: Couple set, 50,000 won - **What the couple set includes**: Samosa (2 pcs), chicken tikka (4 pcs), shrimp chili, chicken makhani, vegetable curry (Mix Veg), plain rice, garlic naan, drink (choice of lassi, tea or yogurt) - **Facilities**: Free parking, takeout, Wi-Fi, mobile payment, reservations available, free corkage - **Price reference**: ₩50,000 ≈ $37 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![Namaste Dongmyo Branch couple set spread on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-01-1txq6-1200.webp) Dongmyo Toy Alley is super hot right now thanks to malangi and wakppu (squishy toy figures)!! I fell for the charm of these toys a little late myself, and while I was near the toy alley by Dongmyo Station I ended up tasting some proper authentic Indian curry 🩷 Turns out there's a place there that's made the Blue Ribbon Survey for nine years straight!!! I was so pleasantly surprised — let me tell you about Namaste Dongmyo Branch. ## Where is Namaste Dongmyo Branch, and what are its hours? Namaste Dongmyo Branch is on the 2nd floor of 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, just 29m from Exit 5 of Dongmyo Station (Line 6). It's open every day from 11:00 to 22:00, with last order at 21:00. ![2-story building of Namaste Dongmyo Branch in front of Dongmyo Station Exit 5](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-02-1vcd3-900.webp) ![Ethnic-style entrance of Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-03-mao9g-m-900.webp) ![Interior decor of Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-04-jn60u-900.webp) - Location: 2nd floor, 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (right outside Dongmyo Station Exit 5) - Store features: Blue Ribbon / Red Ribbon listed restaurant, corkage free, clean and ethnic interior - Hours: 11:00–22:00 daily (last order 21:00) - Free parking, takeout, Wi-Fi, easy payment, reservations available Being right outside the station made it super easy to find. The entrance already had that authentic local vibe while still being kept neat and tidy — perfectly fine for a date with my boyfriend! The inside felt like something out of Arabian Nights haha. ## What's on the menu at Namaste Dongmyo Branch? Namaste Dongmyo Branch has a wide range of curry dishes — tandoori chicken, samosa, lassi, momo (dumplings), and even milk tea, so many options!! ![Menu board showing curry varieties at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-05-19ykf-900.webp) ![Curry menu page at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-06-17gif-900.webp) ![Tandoori chicken menu page at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-07-1hosq-900.webp) ![Side dish menu page including samosa at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-08-1vtou-900.webp) ![Momo dumpling menu page at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-09-1sh59-900.webp) ![Naan and rice menu page at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-10-qy3gs-900.webp) ![Lassi and milk tea menu page at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-11-gtmpq-m-900.webp) ![Set menu page at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-12-74f0p-900.webp) ![Another page of the menu at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-13-qrbvc-900.webp) ![Menu page listing palak paneer at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-14-6fzgy-900.webp) I love palak paneer (spinach curry with cheese) so next time I'm going back to try more curry varieties :) ![Liquor menu and whiskey selection at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-15-2q7ol-900.webp) And for drinks, besides soju and beer they had Johnnie Walker and even Jack Daniel's Blue Label haha. Got a feeling the owner might be quite the drinker 😆 ## What comes in the 50,000 won couple set? The Namaste Dongmyo Branch couple set is ₩50,000, and it's a solid way to taste a variety of Indian and Nepalese dishes in one sitting! The owner brought out food that filled the whole table — the portions were massive 👍 ![Full table view of the couple set at Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-16-2wg8j-900.webp) ![Two pieces of samosa from the couple set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-17-3ypr7-900.webp) ![Four pieces of chicken tikka from the couple set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-18-3z1yv-900.webp) ![Plate of shrimp chili from the couple set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-19-j6t1c-900.webp) - Includes: samosa (2pcs), chicken tikka (4pcs), shrimp chili, chicken makhani, vegetable curry (Mix Veg), plain rice, garlic naan, drink (choice of lassi/tea/yogurt) ### Samosa, chicken tikka and shrimp chili We started the meal with samosa — crispy outside, hearty filling inside! The smoky chicken tikka paired with the sweet-and-spicy shrimp chili really brought out the textures. ![Chicken tikka and shrimp chili plated together](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-20-xhpx0-900.webp) ![Bowl of chicken makhani curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-21-smcks-900.webp) ![Bowl of vegetable curry (Mix Veg)](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-22-ocdmt-900.webp) ### Chicken makhani and vegetable curry The soft, nutty buttery chicken makhani curry paired wonderfully with the light, clean vegetable curry. My boyfriend said it was the best Indian curry restaurant he's ever tried haha. The vegetable curry felt a bit adapted to Korean tastes, and the chicken makhani was nutty, sweet, and smooth — top notch :) The chicken chunks in it were tender and delicious too. ![Garlic naan baked in a tandoor oven with plain rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-23-12nwb-900.webp) ### Garlic naan, plain rice and blueberry lassi The nutty flavor of the garlic naan, baked fresh in the tandoor oven, paired perfectly with the curry. It was thin, crispy, yet soft — I loved the texture :) The blueberry lassi I chose as my drink was sweet and refreshing, the perfect way to finish the meal cleanly. ![Blueberry lassi enjoyed at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi-24-1kwdk-900.webp) ## Is Namaste Dongmyo worth it for a toy alley date? After visiting Namaste Dongmyo Branch, I understood exactly why it's made the Blue Ribbon list for nine years running — the taste and service both proved it! And with such generous portions, I thought I was going to burst 😆 The spices aren't too overpowering, so even people new to Indian food can enjoy it without worry. Strongly recommend it if you're looking for a date spot at Dongmyo Toy Alley or a hearty couple meal 🩷 ## Where it is - Namaste Dongmyo Branch (나마스테 동묘점) - 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2nd floor - 서울특별시 종로구 지봉로 18 2층 - 37.5717459, 127.016013 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%82%98%EB%A7%88%EC%8A%A4%ED%85%8C%20%EB%8F%99%EB%AC%98%EC%A0%90/@37.5717459,127.016013,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@menu-pencil-margins/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-blueberry-lassi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt