Lacto
Indian
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Take-out
Vegetarian Indian cafe. Offers a pre-set menu every day for lunch and dinner which includes an appetizer, 2 vegetable entrees, bread, lentils, basmati or brown rice, salad, raita, dessert, assorted chutneys. Reported closed May 2022.
20 Reviews
First Review by cassius
KrishnaShastry
Points +143
Healthy, home cooked style food - Edit
The food was pretty good overall. I would rate 7 out of 10 in terms of taste, however it was like home cooked food without too much oil, so it didn’t feel too heavy. Plus of course they were able to easily customize the thali to be vegan. If I actually lived in this area I am sure I would visit this place quite often.
Read morePros: Great vegan awareness, Focus on healthier cooking, Moderate price
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ak08820
Points +20
A Unique Indian Restaurant - Edit
We went for a post Anti Fur Protest March and had a great filling dinner. Met the owner Mr. Malik who is well versed in Yoga, Ayurveda and an experienced restaurateur. He has also produced and acted in several art movies. Very NY local ambiance! Must try!
Read morePros: Eat all you can, Healthy food with very little oil and spices, Beer and wine available
Cons: May find bland, not the usual Indian fare.
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cwl666
Points +1359
My go-to lunch uptown - Edit
I have been countless times. I have liked some things more than others but always solid. A plate of various things and can ask for more. Can accommodate vegans. Lunch is a better deal.
Read morePros: Everything was good, Late lunch , Nice staff
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Mari4
Points +898
One of my favorites - Edit
I’ve been here a few times and the place always makes me feel good and gets my tummy full. They give you a daily menu tray with a few different foods. I’ve always gotten a tasty vegan tray and only dessert & some sauces have had sugar. Once or twice the food has been a little bland bit most of the tine it’s really tasty.
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CaitlinLovesLife
Points +1643
Great Concept, Ok palette - Edit
Although the atmosphere and service was so warm and friendly, and it’s such a pure concept...I just didn’t enjoy my food they way I wanted to. I enjoy aromatic and spicy Indian food. The entrees this particular day (curried Tofu and veggies and spinach with chickpeas) as well as the side of lentils was just too bland for my liking.
Read moreI will definitely not count them out and stop by another time and day when different things are on the menu.
Pros: Basically Vegan (excluding yogurt), Reasonable price/all you can eat, Warm and welcoming atmosphere
Cons: Lack of options due to concept
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Conniemm
Points +1573
Tasty food - Edit
I came here with a group of vegans and we had a good experience. The staff was friendly and they served our food quickly.
Read moreI liked being able to try so many different dishes.
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Banool
Points +286
Easy to order vegan, bland food, too expensive - Edit
Set menu comes with a selection of different foods. In promoting balance of the flavours, they've made some of the foods too bland. For lunch the price might be okay (12.95), but for dinner it's too pricey (17.95).
Read morePros: Easy to order vegan
Cons: Slightly too expensive, Bland
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ElizavetaTiterina
Points +18
Yammy - Edit
Wasn’t sure what kind of veggies are used in food, but tasty and vegetarian 👍🏻
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baruchadam
Points +398
Cute & Tasty - Edit
An all you can eat pre-set menu that was delightful. Attentive staff. Would definitely return.
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allhess
Points +5269
Unique Experience - Edit
A wonderful experience in a beautiful space. Calm atmosphere and delicious food! I attended as part of the Main Street Vegan Academy.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Kind and knowledgeable staff, Delicious food and drink
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veganskinhead
Points +257
Decent food. - Edit
I ended up here essentially by chance on a set menu day and it was worth it. Good curries, decently priced, friendly service.
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BilboBloggins
Points +86
Good healthy food. plant based opt - Edit
Easy quick healthy food, only offers one option at a time. That makes it easier for me really. Just ask to hold the dairy. Tasty and I feel grate after eating.
Read morePros: healthy easy to order.
Cons: only one opt
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Kalbasala
Points +389
Dislike - Edit
Go to Curry Hill, it’s worth it. The fixed menu here is really poor. Tried it once, didn’t enjoy it at all.
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MarlenaMaria
Points +17
surprisingly good - Edit
I went in here on a whim to try it because it a vegetarian. When I found out the menu was pre set I was a little skeptical , however whatever it was that was set for that day was delicious. I don’t even know what I was eating. They put down a bento box with six different foods, and each one was delicious. I’ve only went once but I plan on going back. It really was a great experience and a nice reminder to always be open minded to trying new things.
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Lissa21
Points +13
Beautiful, nourishing, comforting - Edit
I never write reviews, but reading some of the negative ones about Ayurveda Cafe prompted me to do so. I've been eating here every few weeks for the past two years. My partner has been coming for over 20. It is our sanctuary in NYC. The food is prepared with love, and you can feel and taste the difference. It is a set menu that changes every day, and unlike what another reviewer wrote, there IS a vegan option -- simply tell your server. This is a different kind of restaurant experience. Take it easy, chat with the owner, enjoy the peaceful ambience. Om namah shivaya.
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aybea
Points +90
One of my favorite places on the UWS - Edit
Ayurveda Café is the first restaurant I went to when I moved to the UWS, and for this reason alone it would forever have a special place in my heart. However, I've grown fonder and fonder of Ayurveda Café as I've kept going over the years. I love the calming, warm atmosphere and the kind -- although yes, somewhat aloof -- staff. Yes, the food is better on some days than others, but part of the experience of Ayurveda Café is that it is as if you were in a mother's kitchen, not as if you were in a chic downtown bistro owned by a celebrity chef. Definitely go if you're in the neighborhood, and don't leave without picking a fortune from the box in the center of the café!
Read morePros: Indian home-cooking!, Calm, warm environment
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steveveg
Points +2186
Great neighborhood veggie restaurant - Edit
I've been here many times and have always had an excellent experience. The food is quite good. The service is excellent. The fixed menu is not always all vegan, but they will make a vegan substitute for any non-vegan dish. It is a very soothing and comforting place.
Read morePros: excellent food, friendly staff
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pradipd
Points +347
Good Neighbourhood Restaurant - Edit
I finally went to Ayurveda Cafe after having it on my list for over 10 years! The thing is that unless you are in that neighbourhood, it is difficult to justify it as a destination restaurant. It turned out to be exactly what I expected, and what was clearly indicated on their web site and in their menu. It is a simple prix fixe restaurant with no food choice except for their extensive beverage menu. The thali turned out to be far more delicious and nutritious than I had expected. The rotis were hot and crispy. However, after the meal when I went to the toilet, I passed their 'kitchen' and it turns out that there is no kitchen! Everything was pre made, and either brought in from the basement downstairs or some other location. For a thali place I guess this is unavoidable and perhaps most efficient. The important thing was that everything, except the dessert, tasted fresh.
Read morePros: Healthy, Value
Cons: Location, Premade
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Poundie
Points +13129
Pretty good - Edit
You do not get to choose your menu items; everyone is fed the meal of the day which is balanced according to dietary principles. The food and eveything else is fine. Vegans must stay away, since there are no vegan options (nor any other options, either).
Read morePros: Fine food
Cons: not for vegans
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cassius
Points +82
a favorite - Edit
I love this place. it is simple, soothing, and very satisfying. Set menu - you just choose brown or white rice and your beverage. Great deal, especially lunch. Indian thali style, all you can eat. Sometimes the food is amazing, sometimes just good, but you will always leave feeling very satisfied.
Read morePros: good value, soothing ambiance, variety
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