Serves meat, vegan options available. Has an extensive vegetarian menu with vegan items labeled. Punjabi specialties. This place was formerly 2 separate restaurants with the upstairs being vegetarian only but had to change the set up as there wasn't enough demand for veg food in Belfast. Main meals start at around £6. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-14:00, Mon-Sun 17:00-23:00.
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53 Dublin Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 7HE
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35 Reviews
First Review by matiman
GeorgeThompson
Points +151
Fabulous meal - Edit
Vegan meals clearly marked and the server checked before we ordered. Fabulous food and great service. Would go back in a heartbeat
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PaddyÉire
Points +318
Great food - Edit
I don't crave Indian food very often but this place was delicious. The staff were super friendly and service was quick
Read morePros: Food, Service, Food quick to arrive
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deadpledge
Points +14221
Spice Up Your Life - Edit
Really enjoyed our dining experience here, where the 3 of us shared the following:
Read more*Veg Platter starter
*Vegetable Jalfrezi
*Vegetable Chettinad
*Punjabi Chana
*Daal Tarka
*Plain Parathas
*Poppadoms and dips
First served was the poppadoms and dips, and veg platter that consisted of an onion bhaji, pakora and alu chole chaat, which were all well spiced.
Onto the mains and the Chettinad, chana and daal tarka were exceptional, with such depth of flavour. The jalfrezi was very flavoursome also. Nice parathas too. In total our bill came to just over £75.
Menu is clearly labelled and dishes can be made vegan on request which is what we did, and staff are friendly and very helpful. Best to book a table to avoid disappointment though.
Pros: Great food , Choice, Staff
Cons: Bookings advised
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Ccrosswell
Points +266
Great food - Edit
Clearly labelled vegan options, lots of choices. The food was really nice, we had starters then saag daal and chana daal which were good big portions and gorgeous flavours. Small venue and very busy, we booked for a Sunday evening and was glad we did. The only thing I would say was less positive was that the food comes very quick with only very short break between courses so we were there just under 1 hour for starters, Mains and a large beer each so maybe felt a little bit rushed for a slightly more expensive meal. Overall lovely food though and great for vegans
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Limetree77
Points +139
Curry favour - Edit
Went here after reading positive reviews on here and was not disappointed.
Read moreFriendly and helpful staff, able to guide through extensive menu. Lots of vegan options and offers to veganise other dishes.
High quality food, served in iron bowls, lovely to dip naan into!
Pros: Quality of food, Lots of vegan options, Friendly, helpful staff
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themeteorstorm
Points +151
Small but friendly place - Edit
Small place so booking recommended. Lovely food though and friendly staff. Had the jalfrezi, Dahl and vegan naan bread. All delicious.
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly marked, Friendly staff
Cons: Small so booking recommended
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JILES
Points +583
Excellent food and vegan friendly owner - Edit
Lots of vegan options. Most of the balti dishes could be done vegan and there was a vegetarian page with more vegan options. Very tasty and can especially recommend the vegan naan (3 different kinds). Friendly and helpful owners.
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shjipstone
Points +587
Excellent excellent curry - Edit
On the posh end of curry, but still traditional and a dead nice environment
Read moremockingbird
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1995_Vegan
Points +652
Always great! - Edit
I think that Archana is the best Indian restaurant in Belfast. I've probably been 20 times and have always had a delicious meal. This long-running restaurant has a great range of clearly labeled vegan options, including some that are difficult to find elsewhere. As a bonus, it's a relaxed restaurant, but it still feels kind of special to eat there thanks to the attention they pay to presentation and service.
Read morePros: Delicious, clearly labeled vegan options, Nice range of options, Great presentation and service
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JaneRebecca
Points +50
Amazing veggie Indian food - Edit
We had the most delicious food here last night. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Allergens listed on menu, Lots of dairy free dishes, Lots of veggie options
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jorblian
Points +118
Great food, lots of options - Edit
Lots of dishes can be made as vegan, easy to order them as vegan online, every dish I've tried had tasted great. Customer service is also great, they got our order wrong once, were very helpful in the phone and sent out new food straight away with some extras included to make up for it.
Read moreAlways impressed!
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Benkei
Points +880
Possibly the best Indian restaurant in Belfast - Edit
After a last minute change of plans, we decided to go to Archana and I am so incredibly happy we did. Their menu is massive and vegan/vegetarian dishes are well marked, and the staff is super accommodating too!
Read moreFrom the moment we said we are vegan they said they can make most dishes vegan for us and were extremely helpful with the menu.
Their drinks menu is also pretty big which is also a plus. We had a feast for a very reasonable price, food was cooked to perfection and the balance of spices was great. We will 100% be back!
Pros: Extensive menu with well marked veg dishes, Super helpful and accommodating staff, Their vegetable manchurian starter is to die for
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Sissingwowo
Points +324
Great options - Edit
Staff understand vegan requirements. Lovey food
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DC223
Points +115
Many options, great flavors - Edit
Dal saag was delicious, I ate it with garlic naan.
Read moreVegan sampler platter was very good aswell, a good mix and you get to try a lil of everything. The 3 dipping sauces that came with it were wonderful.
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JakeARobinson
Points +16
Maybe I picked a bad dish. - Edit
I collected a Daal Punjabi with pilau rice and onion bhaji for myself and a chicken tikka masala with pilau rice and naan bread for my non-vegan partner.
Read moreThe naan bread and bhaji were fine. The rest wasn't great - very bland and watery. It's a shame as many people have reviewed it so highly.
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Dh4mill
Points +17
Originally vegetarian restaurant and our go to Indian - Edit
Originally a vegetarian restaurant before Belfast was ready for a vegetarian restaurant! Owner is happy to accommodate.
Read moreDelicious food and wide selection of options.
Good vegetarian menu and others can be made vegetarian easily.
(Not sure about vegan)
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mjdh1957
Points +325
Great vegan choices in excellent Indian restaurant - Edit
My partner and I went here the night before he was doing the 2022 Belfast marathon.
Read moreThere are a large number of vegan options on the menu, and the waiter said that there were other options available such as a vegan naan bread. There was almost too much choice both from the starter and main dish menus :-)
I had the Alu Chole Chat and my partner had the somosas to start. Very tasty and well spiced without being too hot.
Main course for me was the veg Punjabi Masala. Served in a balti dish, this was one of the best things I've had in any Indian restaurant since turning vegan a little over two years ago. Very fresh, medium spiced and lots of veg.
My partner had the Alu Gobi, potatoes and cauliflower, which was also good though he said he preferred mine :-)
We also had a vegetable pilao rice and a vegan garlic naan.
Good size portions so we left very satisfied and would definitely come again.
Pros: Good number of vegan choices, Tasty food, Good size portions
Cons: Nothing to dislike :-)
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MichelaPacchione
Points +26
Dahl - Edit
There is a section just for vegan/vegetarian food; you can find any kind of soup you want (there are more than 4 types of lentils Dahl!)
Read moreI would surely advice it
Pros: Lots of options, Lovely flavours, Cheap
Cons: Small place (need to book)
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driggon
Points +493
Amazing range of vegan options - Edit
This is a must-visit when in Belfast. The vegetarian menu is extensive and staff is knowledgeable about veganism. Make sure to mention you're vegan because they can provide even more dishes in vegan than marked on the menu - in particular some of the nan breads. The flavours and presentation are incredible and the food is really cheap for the quality you get.
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MrsWoodlands
Points +2809
Yum - Edit
We got a takeaway. Veg tika masala. Dal saag. Rice. Garlic nan. I had been a bit confused looking online as nothing was marked vegan but from previous reviews I knew they catered for vegans. So we went in in person. The takeaway menu had a whole page of vegetarian dishes and most were vegan. I would recommend ordering in person to make sure. It was all delicious. It was quick to make and still hot when we got home (10minutes). The dishes didn't feel oily and great to get plenty of veg. Large takeaway portions. Looking forward to the leftovers. Will definitely return.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very tasty, Not too oily
Cons: vegan options online could be clearer
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JessicaTweed
Points +29
Great! - Edit
Was out for dinner for my sisters birthday, 2 vegetarians and 2 non. This was are first time here and we were amazed at the options available as were we live there isn’t much choice. Food was lovely will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian and vegan options , Great prices, Big portions
Cons: None
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JamieDoyle
Points +16
One of Belfast's best Indian restaurants - Edit
I've been going to Arachana since I first went vegetarian, and never had a bad meal there. It deserves a particular mention for being one of Belfast's first vegetarian-friendly eateries. While it's not a fully vegetarian or vegan restaurant, they have a wide variety of vegan options, including vegan naan (which can be hard to come by elsewhere).
Read moreThe owner is vegetarian and all staff are aware of what dishes are or are not vegan. I'm told by friends the non-veg dishes are excellent too, which is good if you're eating with non-vegetarian friends. Staff
I'd recommend the thali, a selection of curries and rice. A small thali is £3.50 at lunch, probably one of the cheapest cooked meals you'll get in central Belfast. A larger thali including nan and pakora is served in the evenings.
It's generally easy to get a table, though booking is possible. Offers a selection of beers/wines, including Cobra larger and some craft beers.
Pros: Generous portions, Clearly labeled veg*n options, Thalis are good value
Cons: Not fully vegetarian, Some spicy dishes are a little mild
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benjemce
Points +62
Fantastic veggie menu - Edit
Came here for a family dinner and persuaded the group to try the vegan menu instead of our regular Indian. Needless to say everyone was very well fed and amazed at the range of flavours. The aubergine curry was a big hit.
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Great staff, Invite your carnist friends and subvert them
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Naon
Points +95
Lots of choices and good food - Edit
There is a whole vegan menu. We tasted a few different stuff and everything was good.
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J0Z1
Points +914
Original vegetarian restaurant - Edit
I think this place holds the honor of being Belfast's 1st totally veg eatery, due to the owners high caste hinduism. Unfortunately they opened waaaay before it was cool and were forced to add meat to the menu.
Read moreWhat you get is a halfway house between UK Indian restaurant food and what people from the Indian subcontinent and environs actually eat. Its milder, more subtle and flavorful.
Lunch is a veg thali and at £3.50 I cannot think of a cheaper offering in all Belfast, outside of a yoga mat sandwich from scrubway.
The menu has a huge variety of curries involving beans, pulses and paneer as well as breads. Vegan clearly demarkated and they ask if butter is OK as ghee is generally rubbed on naans but they can omit for you.
Pros: Authentic food, Huge veg menu
Cons: Small and can be hard to get table at peak
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Lauran
Points +24
Excellent food and service - Edit
I had difficulty choosing what to eat here as the vegan menu is so extensive! All vegan options were clearly marked on the menu. My starter and main were both absolutely delicious, and I was impressed that our server remembered that I had ordered vegan and when he brought over the poppadoms and pickles he remembered to flag up that one of the four dips wasn't vegan without me even asking. Excellent experience, would definitely go back.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Server understood veganism, Good sized portions
Cons: Downstairs felt a little cramped
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alnic75
Points +16
Great food with separate veggie and vegan menus - Edit
We had a really lovely meal here and very attentive staff who knew their vegan dietary requirements well. Although meat is also served, they have extensive and interesting vegetarian and vegan menus with plenty of choice. The food was very tasty and large portions. Not 'cheap' but certainly not expensive and excellent value for money. We went a second time as it was so tasty and vegan places to eat in Belfast, although not rare, are not hugely common either. Would recommend highly!
Read morePros: Good vegan choice, Friendly staff, Very tasty, interesting food
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