Vegan-friendly
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Indian
Small Southern Indian vegetarian restaurant serving vegan starters and curries. Non-vegan dishes are clearly labelled. Bring your own alcohol - corkage charges apply. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-14:00, 17:30-23:00. Closed Sun.
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161 Stroud Green Rd, Finsbury Park, North London, England, N4 3PZ
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Last update on 02 Oct 2020 by dmiz
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30 Reviews
First Review by Enfieldian
MickieHarris
Points +42
From a Carnivore - Edit
The food is the focus. If I lived closer, I'd dine here multiple times a week and I'm a meat eater 😎
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options , Menu labeling vegan vs vegetarian , Inexpensive
MickieHarris
Have returned and am working through the menu 😎
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Avidi
Points +281
Go-to restaurant for delicious food at low prices - Edit
A lot of options to choose from (only a few dishes are not vegan) and the prices are super reasonable! Quality is great and service is good. Can get busy as it is a very popular place, so would advise to book in advance! Been there on several occasions and will definitely visit again :)
Read morePros: Lots of options to choose from, Very cheap and tasty
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JuliusD
Points +13
Great little Southern Indian Vegetarian/vegan restaurant - Edit
Well established Indian Restaurant serving delicious food with many vegan option
Read morePros: Reasonable prices and you can just order starters, Does takeaways ,
Cons: Can be bit noisy at peak times and crowded
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Jemmaceg
Points +887
Fab South Indian in North London - Edit
We went for a late dinner and nabbed the last table. The menu is extensive and almost all vegan, and the door is delicious and very reasonable. We over ordered by at least one dish, and including corkage for four beers spent just £30 plus service. It’s clearly a popular local restaurant with a lively atmosphere and friendly service. We’ll be back for sure :)
Read more*BYOB and cash only, cash point only a few doors down
Pros: Almost all vegan, Inexpensive, Friendly
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kmoffatt
Points +140
The best food around - Edit
Not a typical British curry house. Much more authentic Indian food and interesting ingredients. Majority of dishes are vegan and those that aren’t are labelled ‘non-vegan’. Recommended dishes: sarson de saag (mustard greens); the aubergine and okra curries; aloo vada; Bombay aloo; samosas; cauliflower pakora. Be aware it is cash only
Read morePros: Value for money , Lots of vegan options, BYOB, sit in, and takeaway
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MKF
Points +62
Local authentic food - Edit
We were visiting family in London from the US and wanted good Indian or Pakistani food that was vegan. We were told to come here as most everything could be veganized and that it was the "best curry in London". It lived up to the hype and was well worth the trip. It's a humble local that is also BYOB, but the food was absolutely delicious and everything we ordered was cooked vegan. This restaurant is highly recommended, but worth noting that it is cash only.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-01
Pros: Vegan options , Delicious and authentic, Cheap and local
Cons: Cash only (is this a con?)
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AMParis
Points +28
Amazing food! - Edit
Great tasting food - highly recommend. Great for gluten free too.
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Klarajj
Points +2098
Friendly, delicious and cheap - Edit
Suuuuper delicious, definitely try their special dishes 🥰 it’s BYOB and super cheap anyways so it’s definitely an affordable experience. Book ahead as it gets busy!
Read morePros: Affordable, Delicious, Choice
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dmiz
Points +202
Best cheap Indian around - Edit
I've been coming here for years, and I'm always impressed by how cheap it is for such great vegetarian Indian cooking! It's been even better since they've clearly marked their menu with which dishes are NOT vegan (i.e. the majority are)! BYOB from the off-licence across the road (more of an alcohol emporium) is the cherry on the cake.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-10-02
Pros: Excellent food, Well priced, Great location
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SunSeeker
Points +672
10/10 - Edit
Attentive staff, a huge menu, a clean space and delicious food.
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TomNaylor
Points +18
Love it - Edit
Great food and pretty cheap. Staff are friendly and everything is clearly marked if it’s vegan (most things are).
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AidanMarshall
Points +23
Hit and miss but cheap. Can serve dairy without warning - Edit
The food is quite good, but can be very oily and is sometimes a bit hit or miss.
Read moreYou have to specific that you so not want dairy with quite a lot of dishes, even ones that are labelled as dairy free. For example they cook the Masala Dosa in ghee and serve it with a dairy yoghurt dip. This is labelled on the menu as dairy free. When I first went here I queried the dip and whether it was yoghurt (they said yes) and they asked if I was vegan, and proceeding to remake my dosa. Oops!
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Oily and can serve you dairy without warning!
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a01chtra
Points +50
Incredible - Edit
Have been on many occasions to the sister restaurant which I understand has now burned down(?), Jai Shri Krishna. Jai Krishna though retains the same excellent pricing, friendly service and genuinely outstanding food.
Read moreFor friends who are not Indian - try the dhokra and the patra, which are rarely served elsewhere.
All the food is really well flavoured, and it's never been a disappointment. I'd recommend you order maybe 2-3 things in total per person (inc sides, breads, rice) and share, depending on how hungry you are. Portions are pretty generous.
Pay in cash only and byob as I'm sure others have mentioned.
Pros: Cheap, Incredibly well spiced/flavoured, Excellent range including dhokra/patra
Cons: Cash only payment (but nearby cash point)
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mmmeiday
Points +662
GOOD CHEAP AND FRIENDLY - Edit
I was so excited to come here - the food is so good and it feels so homely. The menu clearly marks non-vegan items and is so extensive for such a little place! I felt spoilt for choice and really struggled to make a decision - luckily they serve a thali (your choice of either poori or chapati) so I didn't have to pick. The curries were gentle, fragrant, and comforting - I also got poori and they were honestly the perfect texture. I was dining with a non-vegan friend so gave them my yogurt and burfi, but it would have been even nicer to have a fully vegan plate😄I probably could have requested but I was honestly too distracted savouring the menu. Definitely coming back next time I'm in London, so pleased to have eaten so well for under £10!!!!
Read morePros: Huge selection , Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Steps to toilet
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happy_vegan_33
Points +76
Great! - Edit
We loved this. Extensive choice of vegan food, and relaxed setting. Good value
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LauraMu
Points +1298
Nice food - Edit
I went for lunch here with a colleague and we were the only ones there. Took a bit of hanging around at the desk for the staff to notice us. As per the Turnpike Lane restaurant we have to write our own order, but that's useful for ensuring everything is as you want it. The food is nice - maybe a bit oily but very good value for money. The service is a little bit surly, but I can live with that!
Read morePros: Quite cheap, Decent portions
Cons: Not the most atmospheric restaurant
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KaosPhoenix
Points +131
Among the best Indian food I've ever had! - Edit
I can't describe how happy I am when I can read and choose from the whole menu. The food at Jai Krishna is seriously among *the* best Indian food I've ever had, at least in Europe - and their restaurant wall features an interesting trinity of portraits: Jesus, Krishna, Corbyn. I approve. :)
Read morePros: Awesome tasting food!, reasonable prices, intimate atmosphere
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Yasminesan
Points +1912
Delicious South Indian food - Edit
I usually go to Jai Shri on Turnpike Lane, but this one is great too - pokier and noisier, with younger staff (I like the family vibe of the Turnpike Lane branch), but equally as good value with a huge food selection, most of which is vegan.
Read moreHighlights are the jeera aloo, kidney bean rice, thali, masala dosa, and chana masala. The poori are delicious too.
Pros: Price, Menu, Taste
Cons: Noise, Room
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MiriamAgat
Points +666
Restaurant is good, but don't try to order via phone - Edit
I think the food at this place is really good. It is a vegetarian restaurant that caters for vegans. Prices are very fair.
Read moreThe only downside here is that if you try and order via phone in the evenings you never get a positive reply. I once was even hung up upon. If you want to eat here, just go to the restaurant and sit down.
Pros: Good food, Big vegan selection, No meat
Cons: Rude on the phone
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daniiel
Points +119
superb - Edit
Basic decor. Good plentiful plates
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ragnampiza
Points +13
legendary North London authentic Indian - Edit
This place has been around for an eternity and it's reputation around here is well known. Original and unusual Indian dishes with hardly a Korma in sight. Just lots of proper food made with love and reverence. They don't serve alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own which can be bought from the amazing offy over the road-Jack's, which has a huge selection of exotic beers.
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BeagleLondon
Points +235
Wonderful place! - Edit
Wide selection of wonderful food with lots of vegan options so I look forward to trying something new every time I am there.
Read moreIt gets very busy on the weekends!
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Rebercelle
Points +41
Awesome - Edit
My fave place Indian place in North London. Excellent dishes and great value. My favourite Tadka Dal yet. Not eveyrthing is vegan but the owner is very helpful and will assist if you have any issues. Lovely place and BYO.
Read morePros: BYO, Good value, Delish
Cons: None
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Captain Mainwearing
Points +48
Wonderful food! - Edit
When in London the Jai Krishna my favourite Indian veggie restaurant.
Read moreIt always has a superb tasty range of authentic dishes on offer.
Excellent food at an affordable price.
Pros: Veg and tasty, Different from the usual , Value
Cons: None
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sfio
Points +2888
Great, no frills restaurant, outstanding food - Edit
Been going here several times after friends introduced me to this little gem near Finsbury Park a few years ago. The food is outstanding, items that I haven't seen anywhere else before. As long as you don't mind food cooked in or with oil. Best thing is to order a variety of dishes and share with your friends. The plates are inexpensive and since things come out as they are ready, it's a good way to eat. The restaurant doesn't have a license to sell alcohol but you can bring your own (not that unusual in London). There are a few shops close by. It can get busy so you might want to book ahead.
Read morePros: Fantastic food, Great value, No frills
Cons: No frills (table cloth, matching plates), Can get crammed & noisy
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Cesekberry
Points +98
Authentic Indian Experience! - Edit
I've been to Jai Krishna on several occasions now And most recently, following a trip to India which made me realise how authentic the experience and food is.
Read moreAll food is vegetarian and lots vegan. I recommend the thali, it's plentiful and you can request no yoghurt and sweet.
Pros: Great menu choices, BYO, Authentic cuisine (thali, dosas etc.)
Cons: slow service when busy
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jon active
Points +2657
Still the best veggie Indian place in London - Edit
Been going here for years and it still does the best Indian food I've found in London (yes that includes Rasa in Stokey and the Drummond St buffets!). Like the cheap style, pity there's no vegan sweets.
Read morePros: excellent food, good value, nice vibe
Cons: No vegan puddings, Can be noisy
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