Lacto
Indian
Fast food
Take-out
Indian food and grocery owned by a lifelong vegetarian. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm. Closed Sun.
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1421 Laurens Rd, Greenville, South Carolina, USA, 29607
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Last update on 17 Aug 2023 by SxNYC
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31 Reviews
First Review by suzlaz
vegangamermom92
Points +41
Feels like India - Edit
I felt like I was back in India. A ton of vegan options. Feels like a small family business. No frills, good food.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Authentic Indian food
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D.Hardman
Points +12
Perfection - Edit
I felt welcome in this beautiful and intimate environment, finding the food to be delicious!
Read morePros: Variety, Simplicity, Inexpensive
Cons: Plastic utensils and cups, oh well,
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gsusskind
Points +11
Update hours - Edit
Pulled up and restaurant was closed, sat in parking lot writing this review to update the hours and the owner came out and cooked me a wonderful to-go meal!! Everything was great!!
Read morePros: Mon-sat 12-8, Not open Sunday
LilacHippy
Thanks, I have updated the hours. Sending in an update is usually the best way. :)
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AwesomeVegan729
Points +88
The best restaurant in Greensville - Edit
Everything is fabulous! I tell the owners I am vegan and they make sure everything I order is vegan or modified. I love their daily plates that are like sampler platters. They every have a small store.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Friendly staff, Amazing food
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WNCVegan
Points +110
More than worth it - Edit
What is there to say? The food is out of this world: I have yet to have anything here I don't love. The people are very friendly and accommodating, and it's all vegetarian and mostly vegan. Hands down my favorite spot in Greenville.
Read morePros: Food is delicious, Lots of food for not a lot of money, Wonderful people
Cons: Some styrofoam
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VeganMamaAL
Points +245
See update to original review - Edit
*Update at bottom*
Read moreWe were in the area for my husbands work and saw the good reviews on happy cow and decided to check it out. It is a bit of a hole in the wall, but the food is absolutely delicious. We ordered the samosas and some other appetizer recommended, the garlic naan vegan and I had Channa masala (my go to dish at any Indian restaurant) and he ordered the kofta. Everything was SO good. I’ve never had garlic naan before because typically it’s not vegan, but I told the owner I was vegan and he said he would make sure everything we got was vegan. Everyone was very friendly and the service was great. The owner even tried to make my fussy toddler happy. Wish we lived in Greenville because I’d be back all the time. If we’re ever in the area again we will definitely make sure to eat there. The best Indian restaurant I’ve ever been to.
Two years later October 2021 we came back to the area again and were excited to eat here again. Unfortunately our experience was not as good. We ordered all the same food and the food was not very good this time. Channa masala was watery, the aloo tiki appetizer was ok but cold (not sure if this is how it’s supposed to be?), the garlic nan was a tiny portion and it was microwaved and chewy. The kofta was ok but not great. The samosas were great but that was the only good thing we had. We ended up ordering our kids the veggie burger because the other food was too spicy. The burger was a bit spicy too and it was more like a pancake than a burger. We were also told that the fries couldn’t be made because they would take too long. It’s unfortunate because it was so good in 2019, but not so this time. The older man that is the owner was also not very friendly and quite grumpy. Maybe it was an off day or maybe it has gone down hill.
Updated from previous review on 2019-10-24
Pros: Lots of vegan options, DELICIOUS , Prices reasonable
Cons: Food not as good as it used to be , Paper plates , Service not great
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reoco666
Points +22
Affordable and Delicious - Edit
This place is extremely good, hole in the wall, with delicious food. The staff is always great when I go. They don’t serve any meat here so everything is either vegan or vegetarian which is amazing.
Read morePros: Tons of delicious vegan options , Affordable , Family owned
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Ladulé
Points +604
Delicious, authentic, fast, affordable Indian - Edit
They understand vegan and will accommodate your order.
Read moreGreat options and delicious naan!
Pros: Vegan friendly and labeled.
Cons: Uses Styrofoam
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jmc505
Points +105
Don’t judge a book by its cover - Edit
Dynamite food with helpful owners. Came in a little confused as to what to order and they just brought out a bunch of vegan options. Everything was delicious. I even stocked up on some spices from their market section.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Helpful owners, Market pantry
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C-Nae
Points +21
Glad I found them - Edit
This was my first visit here. The people are friendly. The food is good and spicy. I had #51 and my husband had #47 on the menu
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Bicycle
Points +22
Excellent experience - Edit
Very warm loving people, serving great food.
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maltinej
Points +2026
Small place but good service and food - Edit
We missed it while going down the street as it is hidden in a small strip mall. Homey experience, it felt like eating with family. Good food and friendly owners.
Read morePros: Everything vegetarian and Vegan
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Dog_Lover
Points +93
Amazing Food - Edit
We went to Greenville on vacation. SWAD popped up on Happy Cow so we decided to eat there. Oh my gosh! The food was amazing. It's literally some of the best food I've eaten. We ordered an appetizer. I don't remember what it was called, but it was like a cracker loaded with stuff. I ordered the baked eggplant dish and enjoyed it.
Read moreThe food was so amazing we ate there again right before heading home. On our second trip we tried the thali and the sweet bread. So amazing. Prices were fair. Service was good.
Pros: Amazing Food, Great Service, Fair Prices/ Cheap
Cons: Not closer to where I live.
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michaelasmeow
Points +53
Spicy - Edit
Pretty good. Cute little place. The samosas were delicious but I would’ve enjoyed it more if I got a heads up on the menu about how spicy the chutney was!!!
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Gingy
Points +20
I felt like an honored guest! - Edit
The owner and his family really go the extra mile, and the food is wonderful!!!
Read morePros: Service, Food, Atmosphere
Cons: Challenge to find!
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AAAkers
Points +30
Get food - Edit
The is one of my favorite restaurants. I probably never would have went except that I read the reviews on happy cow. I love the atmosphere. It’s a little hole in the wall, it’s just a really cool place. The food is amazing.
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Gryfindork
Points +19
1st time visit - Edit
Mom and pop establishment. Hole in the wall type atmosphere. Service was friendly and prompt. Food was quite flavorful. Mostly vegetarian but plenty of Vegan options. We ended up ordering Samosas, Chana masala and Bendhi Masala. Had a mango smoothie for dessert. Definitely a positive experience and will be back!
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almwyo
Points +175
Friendly and Delicious - Edit
I went to Swad with my mother while visiting Greenville because we're always on the hunt for indian food. I absolutely loved the Thali which is listed on the menu as available as vegan. It consisted of green beans, kidney beans, dal, papad, roti and rice. It was amazing and just the right amount of spice (I like things on the spicier side). The staff is so friendly and super knowledgeable when it comes to veganism. I can't wait to go back!
Read morePros: Delicious , Friendly , Knowledgeable
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Jōjia_Momo
Points +504
Authenticity and Friendliness - Edit
The owners make you feel so comfortable with the menu. When ordering vegan they will give you peace of mind. The food was so delicious and very authentic, indian-style. You can share with the table like you're supposed to.
Read morePros: Vegan Options, Authentic
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hamish193
Points +45
Good Vegetarian Restaurant - Edit
My wife and I dined here last year.There are so few completely vegetarian restaurants in Upstate SC, so we were excited about this place. Neither of us (at that time) were very familiar with Indian fare, but the staff (owners?) were very friendly and took the time to explain the menu to us.
Read moreI thought that the food was fantastic. Unfortunately , it was way too spicy for my wife, so we haven't been back, but I would definitely eat here again if in the area by myself.
Pros: Price, Attentive staff, Family owned atmosphere
Cons: May be too spicy for delicate palates
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Gdjohn
Points +16
Great place to eat - Edit
We have had two genuinely delightful dinners. Great Indian food, service and reasonable prices. We will be back.
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paperanimal
Points +33
My favorite local restaurant - Edit
Great food that never disappoints! Everything is vegetarian, and if the staff knows you're vegan (my boyfriend is they always remember), they will make sure your food is vegan, and doubtless they'll remember next time you come. They have a great Thali that I almost always get, and it's a big meal! The environment can be a little jarring to some people, as it's half-restaurant, half-grocery store, and little bit like you're sitting in someone's living room. Some people might consider this a con but I think of it as part of its quirky charm.
Read morePros: helpful staff, many options, great value
Cons: small dining room
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EJAEarth
Points +17
Repeat Customer - Edit
Love it! Delicious, authentic, efficient, friendly, inexpensive, and awesome little store!
Read morePros: Authentic, Delicious Food, Friendly service
Cons: small
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Scarletleaf
Points +33
Great food, hilarious staff! - Edit
I haven't eaten at many Indian restaurants, so cannot compare. When you walk in, it smells like home cooking.
Read moreWe enjoyed the food - great variety, with many options. The gentleman who served us really made the meal memorable. He was so funny and kind... very grandfatherly, and in a way that had us laughing throughout our dinner.
My only suggestion is that if you really can't take spice, tell them you want all of your food "mild".
Updated from previous review on Saturday October 26, 2013
Updated from previous review on Saturday October 26, 2013
Pros: Tasty, Huge selection, True home cooking
Cons: Spicy unless you specify
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MikeAdams
Points +20
Vegetarian restaurant in Greenville, SC - Edit
What a wonderful lunch experience and the food was great too! Mr. Parikh is a delightful man and a lifelong vegetarian himself. I am looking forward to my next visit to the area
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ErinFergus
Points +74
Gotta Try It! - Edit
This is definitely a tiny place, but the staff is friendly. I went with my parents for our first visit, and the owner came to our table to explain how they cooked all of our dishes and to check on how we were doing. We all prefer mild food, and they made sure nothing was too spicy for us. I'll be going back!
Read morePros: Good service, Interesting grocery items
Cons: Small, Bright lighting
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Meesh121
Points +57
Best Indian in Greenville - Edit
It's so much better than all of the other Indian places in Greenville combined.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Super friendly service, Great prices
Cons: The interior could use a vamp
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