People often complain that East Indian food comes in small portions but when the portions come packed with flavour it goes a long way. Namskar serves up some really good East Indian food. The only thing I've tried in the appetizers are the samosas and they come fresh, hot and crisp on the outside. a fairly decent size and in three's. They are not the best in town but they are good. Vindaloo is served non-East Indian level of spiciness, but still a nice heat. They will make it authentically spicy if you ask for it but I generally go with people who find that the regular vindaloo heat served up is good so cannot tell you what the real vindaloo-level version is like. I find the flavours of any of the dishes I've tried great and I've never not taken some leftovers home even though all we order is a dish per person with naan and rice. The naan is good but the last time I went it was a bit heavy. There is some parking behind the restaurant and on the side streets and though it is right on 16 Ave, I've never not found parking close by. Service is excellent and the place has a nice ambiance and not too noisy. There is quite a selection of East Indian desserts and in addition to the well-known Gulab Jamun & Rice Pudding & Mango Flavoured Ice Cream, they also have Ras Malai and Mango or Pistachio Kulfi. We tried the Ras Malai which is slightly saffron flavored, chilled homemade cheese patties in sweet creamy sauce with pistachio nuts There wasn't a hint of yellow colour in the dessert so I'm not sure if there was saffron in it as I couldn't really taste any but it was delicious. There are 2 patties so my friend and I had one each. I would definitely recommend sharing as this is a delicous creamy dessert, not too sweet but very rich and I think having 2 patties all by oneself would have been too much. The coffee is some of the best coffee I've tasted and you get your own little teapotful of coffee, the first time I've seen it served that way!