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Hare Krishna
A very casual vegetarian restaurant in London Soho Street. Large menu, peaceful setting. Most items may contain dairy - vegans to ask. Reported open, Nov 2019. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00.
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72 Reviews
First Review by Sernicki
johnsm
Points +184
Very tasty! - Edit
Even more surprising given they don’t use onion or garlic in any of their dishes!!
Read moreI had the 12 dish thali (the govinda’s) and gave the non vegan stuff to my family. Worth asking if those items can be swapped out as that thali is quite filling.
Kurma was very tasty (can’t remember what they call it though).
Guest
EcoEline
Points +284
Cheap vegan food - Edit
The dahl was delicious, the pakoras dry. The samos was to sweet for my liking
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ovh
Points +225
Good food, small portions - Edit
The food tastes great! Some things weren't very warm. Accepts Visa/Mastercard
Read moreStaff was more than helpful to explain which items were vegan.
Overall can recommend
Pros: Good food
Cons: Small portion, Not very warm
Guest
thehappylittlegoose
Points +236
Delicious home cooking - Edit
Had a great time at Govinda’s last week, sampled their small menu which is definitely enough for a perfectly filling lunch. If you’re hungry, I would recommend getting a larger portion. For £10-ish, delightful.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great customer service
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voyegan
Points +2089
A place to come back to - Edit
I actually always go to a Govindas in every city because they always have good food and I am very grateful to the Hare Krishna movement because they often satisfied my hunger in South America. Here in London I like to go because it reminds me of my time in South America. The food is delicious, healthy and filling. You can pay cash here, which I find advantageous and has become a rarity in London. The people are friendly, courteous and helpful.
Read morePros: helpful staff, delicious, healthy, filling, fast, fresh, clean, pay in cash
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HelenHoops
Points +13
Really nice - Edit
Really good authentic vegetarian and vegan food at excellent prices
Read moreWe had a vegan cake for dessert and it was delicious
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-04
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AreKay
Points +13
Food is good but sometimes cold. - Edit
Seems they are more interested in money these days.
Read morePrice has increased and portions have shrunk unacceptably (they also only fill the pots half way). Brought them many new customers, recommended them to many people and spent a lot of money here.
Customer care is virtually non existent even to the point of contempt cinsidering.
Not very Krishna conscious.
won't be using very often if at all in the future.
Pros: Food is good, The temple room, Convenience
Cons: Ever shrinking portions and increasing prices, Some bad attitude, Wait ages to pay
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victisch1
Points +392
Cheap and cheerful - Edit
One of those places in London that’s been there forever. Full of families eating thalis off metal trays. You queue for self-service, there’s no frills, just good hearty Indian food. It’s vegetarian and vegan so check before you order.
Read morePros: Down to earth , Affordable , Large portions
Cons: Can be overcrowded , Vegan options not clearly labelled
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QueerYogini
Points +46
Delicious and Affordable - Edit
A friend took me here as it’s his ‘happy place’. Now it’s mine too. Lots of options, really affordable, absolutely delicious, cafeteria style. The menu is really simple and easy to understand.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Delicious, Easy menu
Cons: Limited seating
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beatrixpadilha
Points +51
Amazing and cheap food - Edit
The vegan options are delicious, a lot of food for only 6 pounds. Really worth it!
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Gopala108
Points +2239
Solid Indian with vegan options - Edit
I stumbled upon Govinda's during a trip to London. Vegan options and Indian food. Govinda's is affiliated with the Hare Krishna movement so the food is stavvic aka no mushrooms, onions, or garlic.
Read moreAffordable food and is solid Indian.
Pros: Vegan Options
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Gnattus
Points +348
Great food, great price - Edit
Staff were friendly and food was great! It's no suprise that this is a popular joint. Lots of vegan choices.
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ali123
Points +68
Affordable delicious food - Edit
There is a set of different menus including a vegan one - the food is excellent and really affordable
Read morePros: Excellent food , Affordable
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Sopyogy
Points +88
A wonderful place with food cooked with love and devotion ♥️ - Edit
Delicious food and lovely people
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ladrixmax
Points +18
Cheap and tasty vegan options - Edit
for less than 10£ you get a really nice portion. The sweets weren't vegan though
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IngridBrusok
Points +83
Amazing food low key setting - Edit
Tasty yummy food, fast buffet service and cheap
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vegansheep
Points +1696
Fast and cheap but tasty! - Edit
It’s self service with a tray and it’s a real scramble to find a seat in the small restaurant. Despite this the food was very tasty and amazing my value at £6.95 for a decent sized thali and £8.95 unlimited thali!!
Read moreThere is an unnecessary amount of dairy however, particularly in the lassis and the cakes. It would be great if they could provide more vegan cakes.
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DianaJVegan
Points +53
A delicious option in London’s West End - Edit
After shopping on Oxford Street, Govinda’s was my haven tonight with a delicious Indian vegan dinner at a very competitive price. I’ve been going to Govinda’s for years and the food just seems to get better - thank you!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Very good prices , Nice selection of vegan options
Cons: Crowded, Portions aren’t huge in the thali
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msOz
Points +634
Great food - Edit
You pick a number of dishes, the recomendation for vegans are 5 (more vegetarian options). It’s like a cantine and if you, like me, come during rush hour everything is happening very quickly. But the food is worth it.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Cheap
Cons: Not many places to sit
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NarayanDas
Points +205
Tasty indian Hare Krishna restaurant - Edit
Hare Krishna Hare Rama
Read morePros: Tasty + Hare Krishna, Great location, Great prices
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VeganRox
Points +600
Fair and fast - Edit
This is a good place to pop in for fast, cheap and tasty Indian food. You can get set sized meals or mix and match options and add extras if you like.
Read moreBut I found the food fairly standard and a hit uninspired and we were full and pleased at the end but not blown away.
For a canteen type meal though, its a good option.
Pros: Cheap, Mostly vegan, Tasty
Cons: But unexciting, Expected more from reviews
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CamillaRosselli
Points +98
Little hidden gem - Edit
So so good!! Almost everything is actually vegan. It’s extremely fairly priced - especially considering London prices. The staff wasn’t super friendly but I’d still 100% recommend going!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-21
Pros: Great value for money, Authentic, Central
Cons: Service wasn’t great
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anobrainavery
Points +106
good value - Edit
great place for lunch with good prices for london
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balaclark
Points +13
Great for a quick lunch - Edit
Tasty and fresh, can't go wrong.
Read morePros: Good value, Tasty
Cons: It can get busy
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AliceTegazi
Points +13
Don’t miss it! - Edit
Lovely spot in Mayfair for a nice veg lunch! It’s a sort of canteen vibes but if you are looking for a quick cheap eat in London is absolutely the place to go!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great value for money, Under 10£ lunch !
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susiehaha
Points +120
Great value for money - Edit
This was my second trip to Govindas. As before, the food was excellent value and very tasty - £6.95 for rice, dahl, a side of veg curry, chopped salad and a pappadom. Wish there were more places like this (and Thenga in Judd Street) like this in London. Basic food well cooked and reasonably priced.
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SunSeeker
Points +501
Super good! - Edit
I’m disappointed I have only now discovered this place. Good value thalis for whatever kind of appetite you have. Atmosphere was chaotic at Saturday lunch time but I still managed to find a seat and enjoy the meal. I will definitely be back!
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