Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian

Indian curries, flatbreads, paratha. Free Wi-Fi though not always available. A few tables in the downstairs entry area, as well as more on the rooftop up several flights of stairs. Located across the street and down a few buildings from Joney's. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:30pm.


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51 Reviews

First Review by ZuZu

BenJordan

Points +26

Vegan
06 Nov 2025

Clearly labeled vegan options - delicious indian food and western food. With taj mahal rooftop views

Amazing restaurant with clearly labeled vegan options, friendly staff and taj mahal views with Rooftop seating. This is a great family run vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Agra, the son and dad are extremely attentive and helped explain all dishes and even allowed me and my partner to come to the kitchen and see how to make traditional pakoras, dhal and naan from scratch - our hostel offered this to us too but would've charged 1000 rupees and this restaurant did this fully for free!

This restaurant has an amazing range of Indian food, but its worth noting they do have some western dishes such as a vegan peanut butter milkshake, vegan pasta and soup dishes, etc. So good if you are a little tired of Indian food and want to mix it up, too.

Naturally this is a vegetarian restaurant so it is not fully vegan but staff are knowledgeable of veganism and can even change non vegan dishes to vegan without trouble. They also can make things not on the menu such as aubergine curries.

Would recommend to everyone. 5 stars!

Updated from previous review on 2025-11-06

meracine

Points +2781

Vegan
04 Nov 2025

Tasty affordable Indian near Taj Mahal.

The view from the small rooftop is pretty cool in itself. The Taj Mahal can be seen as well as everyday life from the surroundings.

The staff is very friendly, and all vegan options are clearly marked as such.

Prices are quite reasonable, and the taste feels authentic.

It is family owned. Good vibes.

Highly recommended 👌

Andy&KatieTravels

Points +20

Vegan
21 Oct 2025

Great vegan options and authentic food

Really great vegan food! Highly recommend the garlic naan, but everything else was delicious too! We had a lovely chat with them and a very pleasant meal. Thank you.

Pros: Garlic naan, Jeera Aloo, Good value food

emmyclark

Points +32

Vegan
10 Oct 2025

amazing food & friendly staff

we ate here both nights we were in Agra as the food was soo good, and it was so nice to find somewhere with marked vegan options instead of having to ask to edit dishes. the owner’s brother (who served us both days) was so friendly & spoke to us about new vegan dishes he wanted to add to the menu. everything we had was amazing but would definitely recommend: vegetable paratha, kaju mattar, and curry potato onion spinach

philipp123321

Points +101

Vegan
08 Oct 2025

Nice view, tasty vegan options

We tried a few of the vegan dishes which were all good. Especially also liked the garlic naan

재민호

Points +75

Vegan
01 Aug 2025

Amazing food and lovely staffs!

Food was one of the best meals we had in india and the staffs were all very friendly and nice. They understand what vegan is and recommended lots of good curries and drink.

Cons: Nothing

EsterBertoncello

Points +925

Vegan
09 May 2025

Delicious food and lovely owner

Clearly labeled vegan options in the menu and such a nice and friendly owner. The vegetable paratha, kaju mattar curry (with cashews and peas) and vegetable pakora were AMAZING!Mango smoothie so refreshing! They offer vegan naan bread! AC and WiFi too!

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-09

TerenceM

Points +965

Vegan
31 Jan 2025

Good food but too pushy

Food is good and indeed clearly labeled as vegan. The classic thali can be ordered vegan, they will give you more dahl instead of the curd.
3 stars only because the owner’s son is annoyingly pushy, and will always offer you to take something else, which is more often than not more expensive than what you are ordering.
Thali are good priced but if you go for something else it get more expensive.

Pros: Good food

Cons: Pushy owner, A bit expensive except for the thali

thesunrisedreamers

Points +2231

Vegan
24 Jan 2025

Super nice place!

We are here twice during our Agra stay, they have a lovely rooftop but we ate inside as it was cold in January. The food was really good. Over two meals we tried the vegetable kofta, roti and vegan naan, veg biriyani, dhal and we also had the peanut shake which was so nice!
The staff are really friendly and will help with anything!

Laura.dx13

Points +175

Vegan
14 Dec 2024

Not worth it, especially for breakfast

We went to this place twice. The first time, we had a peanut butter shake on the rooftop. It was pretty good, but it was made with water since they don’t have plant-based milk. The view was nice, though.

The next day, we went back around 8:20 AM after visiting the Taj Mahal. There were no vegan breakfast options on the menu, but they said we could have toast with jam (no butter). We tried to ask if the bread contained milk, but we’re not sure the staff understood us properly, so we couldn’t get a clear answer. They only gave us one tiny jam packet (14g!) per person for four slices of toast, which was ridiculous. When we asked for more, they gave us just one extra to share between the two of us... still not enough.

After we finished eating, we stayed for a bit to figure out how to get back to our hotel. Even though we were the only customers, they asked us to leave because it was “cleaning time.” It felt rude, like we were bothering them for just sitting there.

Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend this place, especially for breakfast.

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-14

Pros: Nice view, Clearly labelled vegan options

Cons: Rudeness of staff

siscoombs

Points +1515

Vegan
06 Sep 2024

Clearly labelled vegan

Clearly labelled vegan options, owner understands veganism. Love the mutter mushroom and garlic naan, great prices.

ShaneFoxFront

Points +1575

Vegan
13 May 2024

Great food - clearly marked Vegan

Loved that the owners understand vegan and the menu is clearly labeled vegan. Heaps of options to choose from. Loved their peanut butter shake, made just using water,banana and peanut butter.

12munchies

Points +3861

Vegan
07 Feb 2024

Delicious food / vegan clearly defined

They have a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
When you tell them you’re vegan, they make whatever you order vegan (if possible). Good and spicy food.
A peanut shake with banana, water and peanut butter after food to calm the tongue if to spicy 😌

Pros: Diverse curries., garlic naan, all vegan food has a V in the description

Cons: not fully vegan , the steet is very loud because of honking people

MattiasE

Points +4366

Vegan
03 Feb 2024

Very tasty naan bread

Restaurant with a lot labelled vegan options. The vegan naan bread was delisious. 🙏🏻👍

Nattyy

Points +4061

Vegan
05 Jan 2024

Very flavoursome

Garlic naan is a must 😍 they are also willing to do garlic paratha even though not on the menu, everything Vegan is clearly labelled with a Vegan symbol. Nice staff, nice vibe, was too cold for is to eat on roof top so we went the the middle floor inside. Defo worth a visit. We had breads, plain rice, 3 curries - potato and cauliflower curry. Masala dal. Kaji Mattar.
We also had bread pakora which was really good, really big portions and great price.

Pros: Vegan clearly marked menu , Friendly staff

LilyCoombs-Berry

Points +78

Vegan
23 Nov 2023

clearly labelled vegan options

We only went here once but we enjoyed it. Clearly labelled options and the food is really tasty. They had vegan naan which is not something we’ve managed to get after spending one month in India. They also serve beer and the rooftop has a view of the Taj.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-23

Bestaksson

Points +24

Vegan
03 Nov 2023

Everything great

Delicious food, you must visit this place !!!

srllop

Points +743

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Bien

Tienen las opciones claramente marcadas, lo poco que pedimos estaba bueno. Tiene una agradable terraza arriba y también tienen cerveza(aunque no aparece en la carta).

Selina_nsw

Points +3669

Vegan
29 May 2023

Didn't receive vegan food

Unfortunately I had to make a different experience than all the reviews below me. I asked for vegan Thali and got it served vegetarian (with curd). Also the food was super spicy so ask for less spicy if you're not used to that like me.

PietPuls

Points +22

Vegan
10 May 2023

Very delicious and labeled vegan options

A lot of the dishes are vegan, just ask for the menu with labeled vegan options that will become the standard one in two months (Mid-2023).

lies123

Points +158

Vegetarian
31 Mar 2023

Tasty food

We ate on the rooftop delicious potato spinach curry, dal masala, veggie kofta and fried rice and were very satisfied.

kirstynocheesepls

Points +22

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

Vegan Options easily made on request!

Vegan options available upon request. The owner has a good understanding of veganism and is soon adding a new menu with vegan items labelled. Food was a great price and very tasty.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-30

Pros: Easily veganised , Clean and comfortable

LigeiaSmith

Points +614

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

Delicious vegan options with a view

The owner understands vegan very well and showed me the improved menu he was about to launch in just a few days time. The food was to remain the same, but the vegan dishes would be marked.
I ordered the veggie pakoras and the kadhai potatoes with chapatis.
Rooftop is a great place for Taj views as well as for watching kite-flying and the neighborhood go about its business. Very short and easy walk to and from the Taj Mahal.

Pros: Good food, Good location

bendufeu

Points +235

Vegan
08 Mar 2023

Great near Taj Mahal

Food was delicious. Friendly staff. I forgot to mention not too spicy on first night but remember for second visit.

Pros: Rooftop with Taj Mahal View , Friendly staff, Lots of vegan options

Kyappy

Points +16

Vegan
16 Jan 2023

Delicious vegan food, friendly owner

We ate here twice, the owner was very nice and chatty and helped us choose delicious vegan food, made fresh with no ghee or yoghurt. The prices were ok.

Pros: Fresh food, Spicy but not to spicy, Nice and clean Place

ClaireLouiseFoster

Points +88

Vegan
09 Jan 2023

Safe Spot

Incredible flavourful food

Pros: Owner knows exactly what vegan is, Adapt the menu easily , Great rooftop view

Cons: Understated

resi46

Points +333

Vegetarian
04 Jan 2023

Great food, very nice staff

The food is amazing, we ordered paneer butter masala and yellow dal, I can recommend both! The owner is really nice and helps with ordering and recommends food, which is great if you don't know many Indian dishes 😅 from the rooftop you can see the Taj mahal 🕌 price is also great, we paid only 500rps for two people

Pros: Everything is vegetarian , Very nice owner




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