Namaste Curry Lounge reopens in St. Louis Hills

Reported by STL Mag

A new restaurant opens its doors in St. Louis Hills today—but discerning diners will recognize many of the dishes on its menu. After a brief closure this summer, Namaste Restaurant & Bar has reopened at 4915 Hampton Avenue as Namaste Curry Lounge. The new concept builds on owners Arzun and Robert Chuhan’s prowess for traditional Indian and Nepalese flavors, with the addition of new street food dishes and a new cocktail menu.

Along with a few other family members, brothers Arzun and Robert Chuhan opened Namaste Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis Hills in 2021. The restaurant specialized in traditional Indian and Nepali dishes, such as curry, dal, biryani, samosas, and more. In addition to more familiar Indian dishes, such as tikka masala, butter chicken, and saag paneer, Namaste earned a following for its Nepali dishes, such as momo (a variety of dumplings available steamed or deep-fried) and thukpa (a hot noodle soup), which reflect the Chuhans’ heritage. The brothers were both born in Nepal after their parents arrived as refugees from Bhutan, and their family lived in Nepal for 20 years before immigrating to St. Louis in 2010. Namaste is their first restaurant, and after a few years running it in its original form, they felt the time was right for a change. Read more.