Vegan-friendly
Indian
Take-out
Catering
Gluten-free
Non-veg
Indian restaurant with separate vegan curry menu. Notable dishes include the shahi sahakari thali, chowle achar and palani potatoes. Open Mon-Sun 12:30-23:00.
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138 Brick Lane, East London, England, E1 6RU
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60 Reviews
First Review by RhiannonLucy
HeyHeyKrusty
Points +16
Top Notch! - Edit
Great vegan food and well worth a visit if you need to book a vegan indian restaurant! Also serves meat so its great as it can accommodate for the whole group!
Read moreReally loved my meal as the vegan pepper and homestyle 'chicken' bhuna (made with vegan no-meat pieces) was a superb dish! Staff were friendly and kind!
Will be returning!
Pros: Food, Menu, Staff!
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myraeg3
Points +60
Love the separate vegan menu and wait staff was knowledgeable about vegan. - Edit
Ate here with some carnivore friends so couldn’t share the vegan thali dish. I had the Daal Begun Gatta based on HC reviews. It was perfect.
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pestovv
Points +25
Nice indian restaurant - Edit
This was a nice place to eat; good food, friendly staff. We got the vegan thali and spring rolls. The thali was really good.
Read morePros: Good food, Friendly staff
Cons: Not very cosy
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Mark-R
Points +1948
Best of the Best on Brick Lane - Edit
On the 170m walk up Brick Lane from the Premier Hub, this critically acclaimed restaurant was the only curry house not to harass me to eat, convincing me that passing the other 22 curry houses was worth it. Was it?
Read moreThe window is adorned with reviews like a heavyweight boxer’s trophy room (See images) with the diners inside tucking in , but is it really The King of Brick Lane”?
They have a dedicated vegan menu (1st in Brick Lane) with a mix of traditional vegan specialties and plenty of plant-based meat substitute dishes too (see menu) with a Bangladeshi / Indian influence. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_1MkEhnA1KE&feature=youtu.be
A good measure of a older style trad restaurant is the Thali and it was up there with the best of the best. I’ve read why folk want it to be 5 stars and I couldn’t agree more on flavour alone.
Shahi Sahakari Thali £18.95 - Shahi Sahakari loosely translates as "The vegan king". A thali-style platter containing a mixture of uribeeshi biran, bombay aloo, begun daal gatta, chowle achar, chappati and rice…
The Bombay Aloo had a warming comforting flavour and the potatoes intact but fluffy and soft.
The Begun Daal Gatta was a stunning dish of lentils and aubergine (begun) garnished with a fine selection of herbs. This medium spiced curry really did wow me and I’d like it as a main.
The Uribeeshi Biran is the beans of a a runnerbean (uribeeshi) which have been fried (biran) with onions and a blend of spices. The beans have bite and work well with the rice although drier than I’d imagined.
The Chowle Achar was a surprise as it’s not listed on the Thali menu! The kabali chickpeas are pan cooked with mixed garlic, ginger, punch poron and blended with spread pickle, accompanied by a delicious thin sauce. They were cooked to perfection and with the chapati were second only to the daal as my favourite.
The rice and chapati were nice but I had to order an extra chapati so I could ensure every bowl was wiped clean and finished. Not a morsel left.
If I’m to be critical, it was expensive and I’d have preferred the Thali on a Thali plate with a little more rice and 2 chapatis, but I couldn’t fault the cooking.
Pros: Dedicated full vegan menu, Plant-based meat alternatives, Great flavours
Cons: Expensive, A little more on the plate would help
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KarstenWalz
Points +424
Lecker Vegan Essen in der Brick Lane in London - Edit
Tolles veganes Essen - von scharf bis normal - alles dabei. Veganes "Hühnchen" schmeckt suuper !! Ein Besuch wert!!
Read morePros: Centrale Lage, Eigene 100% Vegane Extrakarte, Schneller toller netter Service
Cons: Große Gruppen sollten reservieren
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darrenb
Points +1591
Best curry in brick lane - Edit
Been here A LOT and it never disappoints. They've just updated their vegan menu and it's even better than before. Really impressive. Now includes a vegan chicken which is very good.
Read morePros: Absolutely loads of choice , Delicious food
Cons: The vegan chicken is really expensive
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SupraVegan
Points +16
5 STARS REALLY - Edit
I am a vegan - and happycow does not let me give this five stars as it also sells meat. However, the food is amazing and they cater for vegans so well! They have their own menu, which is GORGEOUS and the staff are all trained for it. Had the vegan thali - what a delight. Highly recommend.
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violetq
Points +16
Nice!!!! Perfect family owned in central london - Edit
Came here last Saturday and the place was HEAVING! thought I would go in because if it is busy there must be something special about it! Lamb shank was divine and the people there were so nice. Would recommend but maybe book a table or something i don't know.
Read morePros: family owned
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Polestar1fanboy
Points +16
Should be five stars! They've vegan offerings are so good! - Edit
THIS RESTAURANT ACTUALLY CARES FOR VEGANS! Came in, they explained they had an award-winning vegan menu just for vegans, gave us special vegan chutney trays for the poppadums, and all waiters even in a time of staff shortage, were trained on what veganism and any allergies actually meant for food.
Read moreAnd then the food! OH MY GOD! It is clear why it is an award-winning restaurant! Amazing amazing amazing vegan thali - just superb!
Highly highly recommend this new gem I have found,
Pros: five star worthy vegan food, knowledgeable staff
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tianathefrog
Points +13
Amazing Place and Glad to Have Booked! - Edit
Bustling Heaving place just before the Truman Brewery. Booked after seeing all the good reviews online and seeing it on the tv. Fabulous place and well-deserving of their success. Manager was a polite gentlemen who talked about City Spice and the change in the local area to us. Food was exquisite - I had the dall begun gatta and sev puri starter. They also had an exclusive vegan menu which was a delight for my daughter!
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WilCl
Points +13
VERY VEGAN FRIENDLY - Edit
Amazing bespoke menu for vegans that has won awards and been on TV! Glad to have come here as the food was great! Will come again with friends!
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JKingRamen
Points +13
Really Good! - Edit
Really enjoyed my curry here, loved it and probably one of the best places I eat at now that I am trying to become vegan! Good selection and polite staff!
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HarmonyShoky
Points +16
Kudos to City Spice! They have hit vegan indian food on the nail! - Edit
Kudos to City Spice! They have hit vegan indian food on the nail! The food was amazing, and certainly must have been difficult for Indian cuisine. I am so glad to have discovered this place as the food is one of a kind and helps my new vegan diet! Will be returning
Read morePros: Superb, Nice Food, Big Portions
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lovequinn30
Points +13
Very Fantastic! Amazing Food - Edit
A very good restaurant with its own vegan menu! Delighted to see so many goodies that I bought three mains! Saw this place on TV for its award-winning vegan menu and I have to say it deserves its awards! Fab place, try the dall begun gatta and chowle achar! Very pleasant staff food too. But the food - wow!!!
Read morePros: Amazing Food, Shahi Sahakari Thali, Was on TV!
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charliehannah49
Points +16
Perfect - great place if you are vegan! - Edit
In my opinion, this is the best curryhouse I have been to since becoming a vegan four years ago - the range on the menu and the support! So nice to see a bespoke menu in such an established restaurant. Good food, good atmosphere and well worth a visit.
Read morePros: Best Curryhouse, Perfect service, Amazing food
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TimmySaunders
Points +16
Very Good - Went out of my way to come here and loved it! - Edit
Travelled in on the train to try this restaurant after seeing its vegan menu, loved it! Ordered more to takeaway, aloo gobi dish was amazing and their chilli pepper starter was beautiful. Loved this place - wish it was more local!
Read morePros: Beautiful starters, Friendly Staff, Good food
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GordonCooper14
Points +16
Perfect - Edit
Really good vegan food, worth booking and actually going out of your way to enjoy the curry. I booked after seeing City Spice on TV, and was really happy with the fod! Service was nice but the food was amazing! I had their flagship thali which I loved. Starters and everything had good portions!
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Good Service, Nice Vegan Options on Bespoke Menu
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KPieters2390
Points +16
Amazing food - far better than I thought - Edit
I think the other reviews are being a bit too harsh in all honesty, a indian curryhouse which has a separate vegan menu that has won awards! My dream! I think the food was very good, I had the thali so had the best of everything and I was very happy with it. Food was amazing and I felt full after! Another happy day of being a vegan!
Read morePros: Perfect Curry, Bespoke Menu, Friendly Staff
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Points +22351
City Spice - Edit
It was just OK. I was actually expecting a bit more spice in my vegan aloo gobi considering they have the word spice in the name of the restaurant, but here was not. The food was just super-average Indian food, which I felt let down by given this place is located in Brick Land. If you're in the area over the weekend, I'd suggest going to the Bricklane Backyard Market instead. You're guaranteed to find loads of vendors with delicious vegan options.
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monisonfire
Points +5079
good but not very exciting - Edit
i’ve had the Chowle Achar which tasted good, was well seasoned but after a while a little... boring? there was no rice or bread that came with it and i didn’t intend on ordering any but did get a Chappati in the end.
Read morei honestly think it’s crazy to charge nearly 3 pounds for rice or bread. i know it’s London but there are places around that include rice in a 10 pound dish.
in my eyes not worth the money; i won’t come back.
the service was super nice though! the guys make you feel highly welcome!
Pros: vegan menu, great service
Cons: expensive, no sides included in meals
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lisa.davidge
Points +61
Amazing vegan food - Edit
These guys have a separate vegan menu with dishes they have developed, I can highly recommend the aloo chat and stuffed pepper starters, and palani potatoes and bindi daal gatta main courses. My husband and I chose one each and shared....so glad we did as we got to taste two amazing dishes in their own right!
Read moreWe recieved a lovely warm welcome and service to follow was equally warm.
Pros: Separate vegan menu
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manbo
Points +516
Great vegan food, everything else OK - Edit
Vegan potato dish tasty. Omni wife not happy with her chicken dish. Only beer was Kingfisher.
Read morePros: Good vegan menu
Cons: Expensive, Limited beverage options
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rae_rae
Points +129
Amazing food - Edit
If I could give this place a 5 star rating, I would! The food is amazing, so many options. A must.
Read morePros: Food, Price, Location
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veg-iain
Points +67
Awesome vegan menu! - Edit
Went with omnivore wife, and both of us had a wide selection to choose from. They care greatly about their food, and take a lot of pride in their vegan menu. Deserves 5 stars.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu!, Large selection of vegan options.
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JennyEdlington
Points +42
Delicious! - Edit
I’d give this five stars if I could. Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend vegan thali.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu (including vegan wine!), friendly, knowledgable staff , Delicious food
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LucieFarrow
Points +88
Gorgeous Food - Edit
We ate here after good reviews on Time Out. A little apprehensive as the place wasn't as busy as some nearby. So glad we did, they have a separate Vegan menu and good knowledge too.
Read moreWe didn't recognise any of main dishes so chose by ingredients. Food was amazing!!! This will be our go to place in Brick Lane for sure 👍😋😁. We can't give it 5 stars because it isn't Vegan only but if we could we would.
Pros: Friendly knowledgeable staff, reasonable prices,
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martint
Points +8548
A whole vegan menu - Edit
It is a big deal when an Indian place offers you a whole vegan menu, when the others don't bother about vegans (and in case of indian cuisine it is not difficult but still it is an appreciable detail...). I ordered few items and they were very good and spicy, such as traditional ones. This place definitively deserves five stars instead of four.
Read morePros: a whole vegan dish menu, the food is very good, not expensive
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