🍛 Discover New Punjab Restaurant, Bar & Sweets in Vernon (formerly Namaste), serving authentic Indian cuisine with rich curries, sizzling tandoori dishes, vegetarian specialties, and Indo-Chinese favorites. Located at 3001 43rd Ave, this local favorite is known for its Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, and fresh naan. Enjoy dine-in, takeout, or delivery and experience some of the best Indian food in Vernon, BC.
New Punjab Restaurant menu in Vernon:
Almond Barfi
Traditional Indian sweet made with almonds, sugar, and ghee.
Gulab Jamun
Deep-fried milk balls soaked in rose-flavored sugar syrup.
Besan Laddoo
Roasted chickpea flour rolled into rich, sweet laddoos.
Petha
Soft and chewy sweet made from ash gourd with a delicate flavor.
Laddu
Classic round sweet made from flour, ghee, and sugar.
Besan Barfi
Fudgy treat prepared with roasted gram flour and sugar.
Veg Samosas
Two crispy pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, served with tamarind chutney.
Veg Pakora
Crispy vegetable fritters deep-fried in chickpea batter.
Chicken Pakora
Tender chicken breast pieces fried in seasoned chickpea batter.
Butter Chicken Poutine
Golden fries topped with creamy butter chicken and melted cheese.
Cauliflower 65
Spicy South Indian-style battered and fried cauliflower.
Fish Pakora
Crispy fish fillets coated with chickpea and rice flour.
Onion Bhaji
Onion fritters fried until golden and crunchy.
Chole Samosa
Crispy samosas topped with chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys.
Chat Papdi
Fried dough wafers layered with chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt, and tangy chutneys.
Amritsari Kulcha
Stuffed Punjabi flatbread baked and served hot with chutney.
Chole Bhature
Puffy fried bread paired with spicy chickpea curry.
Gol Gappe
Crispy puris filled with tangy flavored water, potatoes, and chickpeas.
Dahi Bhallae
Soft lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with chutneys.
Chicken Samosas
Flaky pastries filled with spiced chicken and potato.
Aloo Tikki
Pan-fried spiced potato patties, crispy on the outside.
Aloo Tikki with Chana
Potato patties topped with chickpeas, mint, and tamarind chutneys.
Paneer Pakora
Cubes of paneer cheese dipped in batter and fried golden.
Chicken 65
Spicy South Indian-style fried chicken bites with bold seasoning.
Veg Thali
A complete vegetarian platter with assorted curries, rice, naan, and sides.
Non-Veg Thali
A hearty thali featuring meat curries, rice, naan, and accompaniments.
Veg Paratha Thali
Fresh paratha served with a selection of vegetarian curries and sides.
Chilli Soya Chap
Soya skewers tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese chili sauce.
Chilli Soya Cauliflower
Cauliflower florets stir-fried with bold Indo-Chinese flavors.
Veg Manchurian
Crispy vegetable balls cooked in savory Manchurian sauce.
Chicken Manchurian
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in zesty Indo-Chinese sauce.
Veg Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with fresh vegetables and soy sauce.
Chicken Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with chicken, vegetables, and savory sauce.
Chilli Chicken
Chicken cooked with peppers, onions, and spicy chili sauce.
Spring Roll
Crispy pastry rolls filled with vegetables.
Veg Fried Rice
Fluffy rice stir-fried with vegetables and soy sauce.
Prawn Fried Rice
Rice tossed with prawns, vegetables, and soy sauce.
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with chicken and vegetables.
Cheese Chilli
Paneer or cheese cubes tossed with peppers in a chili sauce.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes.
Baingan Bharta
Roasted and mashed eggplant slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmered with onions, tomatoes, and fresh ginger.
Mix Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables cooked with aromatic Indian spices.
Veg Jalfrezi
Mixed vegetables stir-fried with onions, peppers, and tomato sauce.
Veg Mango Curry
Vegetables cooked in a sweet and tangy mango sauce with spices.
Veg Korma
Vegetables in a creamy onion and cashew sauce.
Vegetable Coconut Curry
Fresh vegetables in a coconut milk base with warming spices.
Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and tangy spices.
Matar Mushroom
Green peas and mushrooms in a flavorful onion-tomato gravy.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils slow-cooked with butter, cream, and spices.
Dal Fry
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, onions, and whole spices.
Malai Kofta
Paneer dumplings cooked in a rich, creamy onion-tomato sauce.
Green Vegetable Curry
Seasonal greens like spinach, broccoli, and herbs cooked in a spicy gravy.
Soya Chap Masala
Soya chap pieces simmered in a thick onion-tomato sauce.
Soya Chap Methi Malai
Soya chap cooked with cream, fenugreek, and mild spices.
Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese cubes in a creamy spinach gravy.
Paneer Makhani
Paneer simmered in a tomato-butter gravy finished with cream.
Shahi Paneer
Paneer cooked in a rich onion, nut, and cream sauce with fenugreek.
Kadai Paneer
Paneer tossed with peppers, onions, and robust spices.
Matar Paneer
Paneer cubes with green peas in a tomato-based curry.
Paneer Tawa Masala
Cottage cheese sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and herbs.
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer cubes in a creamy butter-tomato sauce.
Paneer Bhurji
Crumbled paneer stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in a creamy tomato-butter sauce.
Curry Chicken
Chicken cooked in a traditional onion-tomato gravy.
Kadai Chicken
Chicken cooked with peppers, onions, and aromatic spices.
Palak Chicken Curry
Chicken breast simmered with spinach and spices.
Chicken Madras Curry
Chicken in a coconut and tomato-based sauce with mustard seeds.
Chicken Vindaloo Curry
Goan-style spicy chicken curry with potatoes.
Coconut Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in a coconut milk sauce with exotic spices.
Chicken Shahi Korma
Boneless chicken simmered in a nutty cream sauce.
Chicken Mango Curry
Chicken cooked in mango sauce with herbs and spices.
Chicken Saffron Curry
Chicken breast delicately cooked in a saffron cream sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala (CTM)
Barbecued chicken simmered in an onion-tomato sauce with spices.
Methi Malai Chicken
Chicken cooked with cream, nuts, and fenugreek leaves.
Chicken Do Pyaza
Chicken cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, and royal spices.
Chicken Korma
Chicken simmered in a creamy onion-tomato gravy.
Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in onion and tomato gravy with spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb simmered in spicy Goan curry with potatoes.
Palak Gosht
Lamb cooked with spinach and aromatic spices.
Coconut Lamb Curry
Lamb in a coconut cream-based curry with warming spices.
Lamb Korma Curry
Boneless lamb in a rich cashew, onion, and tomato sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmiri-style lamb curry with ginger, garlic, and spices.
Lamb Mango Curry
Lamb simmered in mango sauce with herbs.
Green Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked with spinach, cilantro, and green peppers.
Lamb Do Pyaza
Lamb cooked with double onions in ginger-garlic gravy.
Mint Lamb
Lamb cooked with mint, spinach, green peppers, and cilantro.
Goat Curry
Goat meat simmered with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Prawn Masala
Prawns in a spiced tomato-onion gravy.
Coconut Prawn Curry
Prawns simmered in a coconut milk curry sauce.
Prawn Korma Curry
Prawns delicately cooked in a cashew-onion cream sauce.
Prawn Curry
Prawns simmered in onion and tomato curry with spices.
Prawn Vindaloo Curry
Spicy Goan-style prawn curry with potatoes.
Fish Curry
Basa fish cooked in onion-tomato gravy with curry leaves.
Fish Vindaloo Curry
Basa cooked with potatoes in a tangy Goan-style curry.
Fish Masala
Basa in a thick spiced onion and pepper gravy.
Coconut Fish Curry
Fish fillets in a creamy coconut curry sauce.
Garlic Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast marinated in garlic and spices, cooked in clay oven.
Saffron Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast marinated with saffron and spices.
Green Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast marinated with cilantro, mint, and spices.
Tandoori Chicken
Classic chicken marinated in yogurt and Indian spices, roasted in tandoor.
Tandoori Fish Tikka
Fish fillets marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted to perfection.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns marinated with spices and roasted in clay oven.
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of paneer marinated with spices and grilled in tandoor.
Tandoori Adraki Chaap
Soya chaap skewers marinated with ginger and Indian spices.
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb mixed with spices, grilled on skewers.
Veg Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with spices and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Biryani
Rice layered with marinated chicken, herbs, and saffron.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with spiced lamb and herbs.
Prawn Biryani
Rice slow-cooked with spiced prawns and saffron.
New Punjab Special Biryani
A signature mix of chicken, lamb, and prawns in fragrant basmati rice.
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, olives, and feta with dressing.
Garden Salad
Fresh romaine, cucumber, carrots, and tomatoes with light dressing.
Onion Salad
Sliced onions with lemon and spices.
Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumbers tossed with light seasoning.
Indian Salad
Fresh onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro with lemon.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, croutons, and parmesan.
Tandoori Salad
Grilled tandoori chicken served over fresh greens.
Tomato Soup
Fresh tomato soup simmered with mild spices.
Plain Naan
Soft leavened bread baked in the tandoor.
Garlic Naan
Tandoor-baked naan brushed with garlic and butter.
Butter Naan
Soft naan topped with butter.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flatbread baked in the clay oven.
Missi Roti
Whole wheat bread made with gram flour and spices.
Bhatura
Deep-fried leavened bread.
Masala Chai
Traditional spiced Indian tea.
Herbal Tea
Light and soothing herbal infusion.
Black Coffee
Freshly brewed hot coffee.
Soft Drinks
Assorted sodas.
Mango Lassi
Yogurt-based mango smoothie.
Sweet Lassi
Creamy yogurt drink.
Salty Lassi
Yogurt-based drink with a salty twist.
Thandai
Spiced milk drink with nuts and herbs.
Milk Badam
Almond-flavored milk.
Mango Shake
Fresh mango milkshake.
Strawberry Shake
Sweet strawberry milkshake.
Indian Coffee
Rich Indian-style coffee.
Rosy Dreams
A floral-inspired mocktail blend.
Lavender Lemon Glow
Refreshing lavender and lemon cooler.
Mojito
Mint, lime, and soda non-alcoholic version.
Summer Sunrise
Fruity layered mocktail.
Peshwari Naan
Naan stuffed with coconut, raisins, and cashews.
Aloo Naan
Bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread filled with spiced potatoes.
Chicken Tikka Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced chicken tikka.
Chicken & Cheese Naan
Filled with chicken and cheese.
Lachha Paratha
Flaky layered whole wheat flatbread.
Mooli Paratha
Paratha stuffed with radish.
Gobhi Paratha
Bread filled with spiced cauliflower.
Mix Paratha
Whole wheat flatbread filled with assorted veggies.
Chicken Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with minced chicken.
Spinach Cheese Naan
Naan filled with spinach and cheese.
Steamed Rice
Plain steamed basmati rice.
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with green peas.
Zeera Rice
Rice tempered with cumin seeds.
Coconut Rice
Rice flavored with coconut milk and curry leaves.
Saffron Rice
Basmati rice infused with saffron.
Small Rice
Mini portion of plain rice.
Papadum
Crisp lentil wafer.
Mixed Pickles
Tangy Indian pickles.
Raita
Yogurt mixed with cucumber and spices.
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy mango relish.
Mint Chutney
Fresh mint and cilantro chutney.
Tamarind Chutney
Sweet-sour tamarind sauce.
Butter
Side of butter.
Plain Dahi
Fresh plain yogurt.
Gulab Jamun
Milk solids deep-fried and soaked in syrup.
Rasmalai
Soft paneer patties in sweetened milk.
Carrot (Gajar) Halwa
Grated carrots cooked with milk, sugar, and nuts.
Rice Pudding
Traditional kheer made with rice and milk.
Ice Cream
Choice of flavors.
Gulab Jamun + Ice Cream
Warm gulab jamun served with ice cream.
Butter Chicken – Tender chicken simmered in a creamy tomato, butter, and spice sauce, one of the restaurant’s most ordered dishes.
Vegetable Samosas – Crisp golden pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, served with chutney.
Chicken Pakora – Bite-sized chicken fritters coated in chickpea batter and fried until crisp.
Lamb Vindaloo – A fiery Goan curry with tender lamb cooked in tangy, spiced sauce.
Chole Bhature – Fluffy fried bread served with rich, spiced chickpeas.
Paneer Tikka Masala – Grilled Indian cheese cubes in a flavorful tomato-onion gravy.
Biryani (Chicken or Veg) – Aromatic basmati rice cooked with saffron, spices, and herbs.
Casual and family-friendly atmosphere with bright décor and traditional Indian accents.
Known for generous portion sizes and a large, diverse menu spanning North Indian, Indo-Chinese, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options.
Popular for both dine-in meals and takeaway, with many locals recommending it for group dinners.
Staff is noted for warm hospitality, with a mix of quick service and homestyle presentation.
On-site parking: Located in its own plaza with a dedicated parking lot, providing ample space.
Street parking: Additional spots available nearby along 43rd Avenue.
Accessibility: Restaurant is on ground level with accessible entry for wheelchairs and strollers.
Transit access: Vernon Regional Transit stops are a short walk away, with routes connecting through 43rd Avenue and nearby main roads.
Situated at 3001 43rd Ave, Vernon, close to the downtown core.
Near Polson Park and just a short drive from Village Green Shopping Centre.
Conveniently positioned off 32nd Street (Highway 97), making it easy to find for both locals and travelers.
Located in a busy commercial area with other eateries, shops, and services.
Dine-in service for a sit-down meal with full menu options.
Takeout available for pickup orders, with quick preparation times.
Delivery offered through popular apps like SkipTheDishes, Uber Eats, and DoorDash in Vernon.
Phone orders accepted for direct pickup.
Catering options can be arranged for events and larger groups.
Many diners praise the authentic flavors and wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Appreciated for affordable pricing given the large serving portions.
Butter Chicken, Lamb Curries, and Samosas often highlighted in positive reviews.
Some guests note peak dining hours can lead to longer waits, especially on weekends.
Overall, feedback is consistently positive with strong support from both Vernon locals and repeat visitors.
1 Reviews
It is the best East Indian restaurant I ever ate in . due to my allergies there was a great selection
