Serves meat, vegan options available. In Old Monterey, within walking distance of the conference center, this place offers a lunch buffet and a la carte dinner. Has a separate menu of vegan and vegetarian items that include appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and bread. White tablecloths and a large window looking out on a small courtyard with fountains. The lunch buffet usually has a vegan item with others containing dairy. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm.
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565 Abrego St, Monterey, California, USA, 93940
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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32 Reviews
First Review by walkinwoods
hetalshah24
Points +1046
Flavorful Indian food with great ambience - Edit
Loved that this place has a separate section on the menu for vegan options and the staff is knowledgeable as well. The staff was very polite and accommodating. We asked the food be medium spicy and that's what we received. We had the vegan butter chicken and yellow lentils. The butter chicken gravy was made in coconut milk and was rich. The "chicken" was a little tough. If I go here again, I might swap tofu with the same gravy. The lentils were excellent. Drinks came fairly quickly but food was slow to come. Seemed like a place to enjoy rather than eat and go. Ambience was great and price wasn't too bad considering ambience, quality of food and service.
Read morePros: Good dining experience, Vegan option clearly marked, Food was really good.
Cons: One can always hope for more vegan options
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Jlin
Points +658
Clear vegan options - Edit
We ordered take out, which was an easy process. They have a vegan menu listed separately so it's easy to see your options. I ordered the chana masala and it was delicious!
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aenikirk
Points +671
Full menu of options! - Edit
There is a while menu of vegan options—from starters, to naan and rice, to entrées. We loved everything!! We split an order of naan and rice, and got two entrées: the vegan butter chicken and the vegan tofu tikka. Both were delicious! I highly recommend Ambrosia!
Read morePros: Beautiful ambiance inside and out , Many options!, Staff is so kind
Cons: Some dishes are a little pricey
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JeanieG
Points +174
Delicious - Edit
Perfect! Love it when there’s a Vegan Menu … I Ordered the Vegan Chana Masala ( asked for spicy) and a vegan roti and it was Delicious the atmosphere was relaxing with calm musics, fairy lights and candles. I would definitely recommend.
Read moreVegan food here was delicious
Pros: Vegan menu , Calming atmosphere , Great welcoming staff
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nicolecarnevale
Points +410
Amazing amazing vegan options - Edit
The vegan options were so flavorful
Read morePros: Tofu masala, Patio, Staff
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JohnnyD
Points +125
Vegan menu! - Edit
This is my second trip here - after the first visit, I knew I'd be back. Great food and service with a nice ambiance. And what I really love is their vegan menu ( yes, they have non- vegan choices too). I thought the servings were large and the prices reasonable. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Don't miss this!
Read morePros: Vegan menu
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MDHerbivore
Points +26
Enjoyed eating here - Edit
Nice to have a large variety of vegan choices. Quality ingredients, very tasty, we left feeling great!
Read morePros: Separate Vegan menu available , Tasty options, quality ingredients , Service was very good
Cons: The entry patio could use a refresh
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allirae
Points +1355
Delicious! - Edit
We really loved their vegan dishes. We had their samosas, tofu masala and they also had a faux chicken butter that was super good too. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Easy to take to go/delivery, Lots of options
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leestone8
Points +436
Really good food - Edit
Great options for vegans and very clearly labelled. The tofu and sauce etc. tasted great! Very good inidian food all around.
Read moreI do think that it was really expensive so didn't represent great value for money. E.g. 3 dollars for a poppadom.
Would still reccomend though.
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LondonVS
Points +244
This would get more stars if I could give them - Edit
Easily one of the best restaurants in the area. They have an entire vegan menu, and every single thing I tried absolutely slapped, and I don’t say that lightly. The atmosphere is absolutely fantastic too!
Read moreVegan Vegetable Korma: really good
Mulligatawny soup: good
Vegan butter chicken: fantastic
Vegan tofu masala: great
Pros: Lots of great vegan options, Good prices, Great atmosphere
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RyanWeinstein
Points +8
They have a whole vegan menu! - Edit
Great place! They have a full vegan menu :)
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Nice ambiance , Vegan bread option at an Indian place is rare
Cons: Could have been spicier
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arivegan2
Points +56
5 stars - AMAZING meal - Edit
Vegan butter chicken and vegan tiki tofu were absolutely delicious. Would give 5 stars if happy cow let me. Entire vegan menu separate from the regular menu. Super friendly staff. If you’re visiting Monterey you should eat here!!
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8096
Clearly labeled options - Edit
Indian spot with clearly labeled vegan options. I ordered delivery and food arrived fairly hot. The Pakoras were delicious! Also ordered roti bread which was a little too thick in my opinion to hold the curry.
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courtpline
Points +1182
So much flavor - Edit
I lived here for over a year before discovering this place & wish I had found it sooner! The food is seasoned perfectly and there are tons of vegan options. I wish I had ordered rice because the main dishes are very saucy. Be careful - "very hot" is no joke!
Read morePros: Whole vegan menu , Authentic
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sive
Points +17
Superb vegan menu! - Edit
They have a separate vegan menu that is fantastic. And besides this great vegetarian options!! We love to sit in their lovely garden. Service is great and honest. Food so tasteful! I wish happy cow would allow me to give them the 5 stars they deserve!
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veganjames
Points +28
Highly recommend - Edit
I love that they have a full vegan menu and they are very nice and accommodating
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan butter chicken!, Friendly staff
Cons: Buffet doesn’t have vegan options
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erin.bravo
Points +229
Tasty apps - Edit
I went to the location on cannery row but couldn’t find it here. I just ordered the the vegetarian appetizer sampler (which is also vegan) it had great flavor, good portion and a delicious dipping sauce on the side. Staff was friendly, place looked clean. I ordered to go due to pandemic rules and ate it at the beach. I would definitely go back to try their main dishes.
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Linearowe
Points +99
Lots of vegan dishes - Edit
Fantastic Indian restaurant. Loved the vegan chana masala and nan with spinach and potatoes.
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VeggieAlan
Points +23
Favorite place in Monterey - Edit
Lunch buffet has several veg options and is affordable and tasty.
Read morePros: Veg and vegan options, Separate vegan menu , Tasty and affordable lunch buffet
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Breda
Points +420
Really enjoyed the vegan butter chicken and large portions - Edit
Great selection on the vegan menu. Ordered vegan butter chicken which was made from soy and it was amazing. The curry was full of flavour and the vegan soy chicken had a nice texture I asked for veg to be added to it which they did! Only thing that was bad was the brown rice it was over cooked and really mushy. I would defiantly go back as so many vegan items on the menu that I wanted to try.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu , Great value as large portions , Pleasant staff
Cons: Felt rushed as it was near closing time , Brown Rice was terrible
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dan&mia
Points +759
Upset stomach from the lunch buffet - Edit
My wife and I had a good dinner, but we went back for the lunch buffet and we both had upset stomachs afterward.
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MorganaHarper
Points +18
Lovely!!! - Edit
Lovely restaurant and food!! I would love to give 5 stars but can’t as it’s not technically a vegan restaurant!😒on holiday here and this was fantastic they gave me a full vegan menu (just for vegan food, amazing!!!) of delicious Indian dishes to choose from including ‘veganised’ versions from the main menu (as many of the vegetarian dishes listed on the main menu are not vegan) so lots of choice, best vegan Indian food I’ve had (been vegan for 12 years!!) and my vegetarian mum and dad were happy too!😄quick service, pretty lights in the restaurant and helpful staff! I got two curries from the vegan menu (as it was too hard to choose one) and rice and anything I couldn’t finish I shared with my parents so sharing is an option too if you can’t decide😄fab!!!! Definitely go if you are in the area, reasonable prices too around 10 dollars for a main dish😄sorry i didn’t try any of the wines or beers or cocktails so might need to ask about which are vegan if you want to try these😄delicious, thank you for making this (vegan) Brit abroad feel so welcome and catered for with such delicious food and healthy options too!:)
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KWdaddio
Points +1441
Tasty food service so so - Edit
The food here was very good. However the service was lacking. I sHowed up at lunch time and there was a buffet. I ordered from the menu because there were only a few vegan items on the buffet. There were several servers and it was if they didn’t know what each other was supposed to be doing. When I arrived it took several minutes before anyone greeted and seated me. Again it could have just been the buffet. Shrug.
Read morePros: Good food, Plenty of vegan options, Vegan menu
Cons: Poor service
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MandrillusSphinx
Points +301
Lots of options and the food was good - Edit
It was a nice place to bring a mixed group. They have the separate vegan menu which is great.
Read morePros: Everyone enjoyed their meal, The vegan mixed appetizer was great
Cons: The appetizer were fast but mains took a while, You get your food but no love from the servers
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plantpig
Points +99
Hits the spot! - Edit
This restaurant is not completely vegan or vegetarian, but they have a large selection of both. They have an entire separate vegan menu, as well as several vegan options on the standard menu. As others have mentioned, there was a bit of a language barrier, but that didn't cause much trouble, because we just pointed to the menu and told the waiter what food we'd like. It seems like the serving sizes are big enough to be split among 2-4 people. All our food was DELICIOUS and seriously hit the spot on a nice cloudy day.
Read moreNote: I believe they serve complimentary crispy flatbread with 3 dipping sauces, one of which is not vegan. So you may want to skip out on that.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious food, Friendly service
Cons: Language barrier
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laranjatomate
Points +1146
Garden - Edit
Very beautiful place, specially the outdoor area.
Read moreIf you are not driving, you can taste the Indian beer Taj Mahal.
The menu is not too tuned for vegetarian people as other Indian restaurants I have seen, but it is possible to have a decent meal, with all nutrients.
Pros: Very beautiful
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EdGauci
Points +80
Not bad, some issues - Edit
We went for dinner on a Saturday evening on reading that they have a separate vegan menu section. When we announced we wanted vegan, they made sure our menus had the vegan insert. Good start.
Read moreOur server was very nice, but there was a language issue I think. He asked several times if I was also vegetarian. I wasn't picking up on what he meant, and repeated that I was vegan. He finally clarified by asking if I ate meat. Ehm, no. (I'm guessing the thought vegan related only to dairy.)
We ordered an appetizer (some kind of fritter) off the vegan menu. It was tasteless and dry. Maybe they're supposed to be that way, but we won't be getting those again. The rest of the food was very good.
My wife had wanted the one vegan soup they had on the menu. We were told they did not have it. Later she ordered the one vegan dessert, and once again we were told they didn't have it. Mind, this was a Saturday evening, not some off middle of the week day.
Overall, we'll probably go again next time we're in Monterey. The server was friendly and wanted to be helpful, but should have been better trained. A restaurant that has a vegan menu should explain what that means to the servers.
Updated from previous review on Friday November 29, 2013
Updated from previous review on Friday November 29, 2013
Pros: Nice restaurant, Separate vegan menu insert, Reasonable pricing
Cons: Come on, explain "vegan" to the servers.
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