# 25-year-old Indian restaurant in Jongno, Seoul: Namaste Dongmyo Branch

- By Ara Kim (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-gyeonggi-supper/)
- Written Sep 21, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-gyeonggi-supper/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-gyeonggi-supper/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/index.md)

## In short

Namaste Dongmyo Branch is a first-generation Indian restaurant on the second floor of a building on Jibong-ro, near Dongmyo Station in Jongno, Seoul, and it has been listed in the Blue Ribbon guide for nine years running since 2018. The 50,000 won couple's set for two arrives as one full table of samosa, chicken tikka, shrimp chili, chicken makhani, vegetable curry, plain rice, garlic naan and two drinks. The spices at Namaste are gentle rather than harsh, which makes it an easy choice for a date or for anyone trying Indian food for the first time.

## Good to know

- **Restaurant**: Namaste Dongmyo Branch
- **Address**: 2nd floor, 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (near Dongmyo Station)
- **Ordered**: Namaste Couple's Set (for 2 / 50,000 won)
- **Set includes**: Samosa, chicken tikka, shrimp chili, chicken makhani, vegetable curry, plain rice, garlic naan and 2 drinks
- **Drink choice**: Choice of one: traditional Indian tea, lassi or yogurt
- **Reservations**: Walk-ins fine; expect a wait at peak hours
- **Blue Ribbon**: Listed 9 years in a row since 2018

*as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026*

The weather's been so nice lately that I suddenly craved something exotic, and I finally made it to a place I'd wanted to visit for ages — Namaste Dongmyo Branch, one of Korea's first-generation Indian restaurants.

This spot is already well known among food lovers — it's a verified Dongmyo Blue Ribbon restaurant that's kept its spot in the guide for nine straight years since 2018. With over 25 years of tradition behind its recipes, I went in with high expectations for that deep, authentic flavor.

## Where Namaste Dongmyo Branch is and how to visit

- Name: Namaste Dongmyo Branch
- Address: 2nd floor, 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (near Dongmyo Station)
- Note: Walk-ins are fine, but expect a wait during busy hours.

![Exterior of Namaste Dongmyo Branch near Dongmyo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-01-n2xy9-1200.webp)

![Entrance to Namaste Dongmyo Branch on the 2nd floor of Jibong-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-02-54lxv-900.webp)

![Sign for Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-03-rbei8-900.webp)

## What is the second-floor dining room like?

The moment I stepped into Namaste Dongmyo Branch, I was greeted by an exotic yet cozy, upscale interior — like walking into a high-end resort restaurant in India.

![Exotic-styled interior of Namaste Dongmyo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-04-gixsy-m-900.webp)

![Seating area with soft lighting at the Indian restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-05-mts5c-900.webp)

![Interior decorated with Indian-style decor pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-06-suhs8-900.webp)

With the soft lighting and little decorative touches, I thought it'd be a perfect date spot.

## What comes in the Namaste Couple's Set (for 2 / 50,000 won)?

![Full spread of the Namaste Couple's Set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-07-9ohfl-900.webp)

![Dishes included in the couple's set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-08-3qg04-900.webp)

![Couple's set dishes arranged on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-09-nel6c-900.webp)

![Plate of samosa, the Indian-style dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-10-18yt5-900.webp)

![Chicken tikka in red marinade](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-11-1cs4z-900.webp)

![Shrimp chili with crispy batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-12-j7xd7-900.webp)

![Close-up of the couple's set appetizer plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-13-th1cq-900.webp)

![Two Indian drinks served with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-14-1czr1-900.webp)

![Full table spread of the couple's set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-15-1v7l0-900.webp)

![Table set with Indian dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-16-11uwg-900.webp)

I wanted to try a good range of traditional Indian dishes, so I ordered the Namaste Couple's Set. It turned out to be really generous and satisfying!

- Samosa
- Chicken tikka
- Shrimp chili
- Chicken makhani
- Vegetable curry
- Plain rice
- Garlic naan
- 2 drinks (choice of traditional Indian tea, lassi, or yogurt)

![Collection of dishes from the couple's set](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-17-98he9-900.webp)

![Couple's set served with drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-18-19shb-900.webp)

## Honest taste review of every dish

### 1. Samosa, the Indian fried dumpling

The samosa, an Indian-style dumpling, came out first — and if the spices are overdone, this dish can really go either way. Here, the flavor wasn't overpowering at all, just perfectly savory and clean. The crispy pastry with the spiced potato filling inside worked beautifully together.

### 2. Chicken tikka and shrimp chili

- Chicken tikka: coated well in a red marinade, this was mildly spicy with a nice smoky char, moist and tender to eat.
- Shrimp chili: the crispy batter was honestly a work of art. Crunchy outside, plump shrimp inside, all tossed in a sweet-spicy chili sauce — every bite made me smile.

### 3. The two curries: chicken makhani and vegetable curry

![Creamy chicken makhani curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-19-14unl-900.webp)

![Bowl of vegetable curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-20-161jh-900.webp)

- Chicken makhani curry: creamy with soft butter, cream, and tomato blended in — a flavor pretty much everyone loves. It practically melted in my mouth!
- Vegetable curry: the natural sweetness of the vegetables paired with clean spices was excellent, offering a totally different, refreshing charm from the makhani.

### 4. Garlic naan and plain rice

![Freshly baked garlic naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-21-7qx6p-900.webp)

![Dipping garlic naan into curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-22-yw2fh-900.webp)

![Plain rice served with curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-23-ya605-900.webp)

![Bowl of rice mixed with curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant/namaste-dongmyo-couple-set-indian-restaurant-24-di5yz-900.webp)

Garlic naan — you can't have Indian food without it! Fresh out of the oven, it had a mild, subtly sharp and savory garlic aroma, and dipping it in the curry was the perfect combination. Mixing the curry into the plain rice was fantastic too.

## Final verdict: who should eat at Namaste Dongmyo Branch

This visit made it clear why Namaste Dongmyo Branch has kept such a consistent, authentic flavor for 25 years. The spices were never too harsh or overwhelming, blending smoothly with Korean palates while still showing real craftsmanship.

If you want to try proper traditional Indian food, or you're looking for a unique date spot for a special occasion, I highly recommend this Dongmyo Blue Ribbon favorite, Namaste Dongmyo Branch!

## Where it is

- Namaste Dongmyo Branch (나마스테 동묘점)
- 2nd floor, 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 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

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