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Hare Krishna

A very casual vegetarian restaurant in London Soho Street. Large menu, peaceful setting. Most items may contain dairy - vegans to ask. Reported open, Nov 2019. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00.


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85 Reviews

First Review by Sernicki

vegannomad2

Points +2509

Vegetarian
10 Nov 2024

Great value for great food

Nice selections, not too rich, medium spicy. Dal, rice, kidney beans, friendly quick service. Good location close to British museum. Understandably it is busy, can be cramped.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-10

Pros: Value, Taste, Service

BNowell

Points +649

Vegan
05 Nov 2024

Govinda’s is always a good choice

I got the Vegan 5 Item special. Definitely a good choice. The carrot/coconut curry was truly the standout. Brown rice was mediocre, but no oil which I count as a win! The dal was thin and the bread roll was close to airline bread! Still, this was a healthy and not costly meal in central London! £8

Pros: Good value, Healthy options, Helpful staff (free Bhagavad Gita, if you like)

Cons: Would have loved some vegan naan or roti

ovh

Points +1429

Vegan
20 Sep 2024

Good food, small portions

The food tastes great! Some things weren't very warm. Accepts Visa/Mastercard
Staff was more than helpful to explain which items were vegan.

Overall can recommend

Edit ( 20-09-2024 ) : The veggie is the best option for vegans, and 7,95 £ as of current pricing. Still recommend the place, and it has a toilet downstairs

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-07

Pros: Good food

Cons: Small portion, Not very warm

TomPettitt

Points +283

Vegan
07 Sep 2024

Not bad, not great.

Had the large thali, a Vegan lassi and a couple of chapati.

Some of the curries on the thali were good, others were average.

The lassi was very disspaointing, very artificial and did not taste natural at all. Would not recommend that.

The food was alright and I'd probably come back for a quick affordable eat but not in a rush.

WendyLo

Points +339

Vegetarian
30 Aug 2024

Surprising good

Walked pass by this restaurant during dinner time. Order the large Thail for £10.95 which contains several curries. Most of the time I didn’t like red bean but their spicy red bean curry really amazed me. Good money for the portion and taste.

VenkateshBhimaraju

Points +31

Vegetarian
27 Jul 2024

Wonderful option in central london

This I think is isckon sponsored , ergo a lot of healthy options available. Brown rice is a good thing here as I eat it daily at home. Feels nice.

Crowded and slow moving lines but worth wait.

Pros: Healthy food, Multiple & customisable Thali options, Curteous staff

Cons: Long lines/ slow moving lines, High demand - crowded

m2gala

Points +95

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

Lovely Satvic food

Lovely Satvic comfort food. Complete thali with good options

Vesna-88

Points +414

Vegan
21 Jul 2024

Good vegan food

Close to central. Good vegan menu.

Pros: Good prices, Delicious food, Kind staff

Cons: Loud, Crowded

Zitronenvampir

Points +17

Vegetarian
23 Apr 2024

Great Indian food

We had some very delicious food. The staff was nice and most of the menu was vegan.

D.Kars

Points +13

Vegetarian
02 Apr 2024

Lekker eten

Goede bediening en service en heerlijk eten!

strawberrygreen

Points +177

Vegan
24 Mar 2024

Cheap, quick, authentic

Vegetarian restaurant with vegan options. Order at counter and seat yourself. Inexpensive, quick, and authentic! Staff are knowledgeable about what is vegan. Vegan cake dessert available also. Tables and bathroom were not very clean… food was tasty but very oily.

Pros: Inexpensive, Authentic Indian, Quick service

Cons: Cafeteria like atmosphere, Not the cleanest

LaysMarques

Points +80

Vegetarian
27 Feb 2024

Great place to eat in London

Great tasty and plate size. Honest prices and good Services.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-27

Pros: Service, Tasty, Price

kurt.kaethe

Points +97

Vegetarian
04 Feb 2024

Must eat!

Fast, very friendly and delicious. You have to go there when in London!

camilags

Points +323

Vegetarian
19 Dec 2023

Affordable and tasty

A tradicional Hare Krishna restaurant with affordable options. The food is very tasty. It is very busy.

mockingbird

Points +3028

Vegan
19 Dec 2023

Cheap for central

Previously eaten here on a lunchtime. Beautiful Thali, low-key and relax vibe, cheap prices for central.

ÄnJa

Points +76

Vegan
15 Dec 2023

Nice food, friendly staff

I liked the idea that the food is blessed from the cook and therefore I went there. It was very full and loud but the staff was very friendly and I had a really delicious meal. It would be nice if they separate the tables a bit but that is just my opinion. For me as I was travelling alone it was ok, for two persons who wanna talk I think it is a bit loud.

Pros: The food, The staff

Cons: Volume

Mangogirl

Points +2144

Vegan
07 Dec 2023

Super Tasty!

One of the best Indian food I had so far! I loved the veggie thali with three different dishes and papadum. The amounts are enormous and the staff friendly. I will definitely come back and try the other dishes they have.

Peanut!

Points +299

Vegan
05 Dec 2023

Very tasty!

Even more surprising given they don’t use onion or garlic in any of their dishes!!

I had the 12 dish thali (the govinda’s) and gave the non vegan stuff to my family. Worth asking if those items can be swapped out as that thali is quite filling.

Kurma was very tasty (can’t remember what they call it though).

EcoEline

Points +378

Vegan
15 Nov 2023

Cheap vegan food

The dahl was delicious, the pakoras dry. The samos was to sweet for my liking

thehappylittlegoose

Points +368

Vegetarian
18 Sep 2023

Delicious home cooking

Had a great time at Govinda’s last week, sampled their small menu which is definitely enough for a perfectly filling lunch. If you’re hungry, I would recommend getting a larger portion. For £10-ish, delightful.

Pros: Delicious food, Great customer service

voyegan

Points +2103

Vegan
01 Sep 2023

A place to come back to

I actually always go to a Govindas in every city because they always have good food and I am very grateful to the Hare Krishna movement because they often satisfied my hunger in South America. Here in London I like to go because it reminds me of my time in South America. The food is delicious, healthy and filling. You can pay cash here, which I find advantageous and has become a rarity in London. The people are friendly, courteous and helpful.

Pros: helpful staff, delicious, healthy, filling, fast, fresh, clean, pay in cash

HelenHoops

Points +13

Vegetarian
04 Aug 2023

Really nice

Really good authentic vegetarian and vegan food at excellent prices
We had a vegan cake for dessert and it was delicious

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-04

AreKay

Points +13

Vegetarian
23 Jul 2023

Food is good but sometimes cold.

Seems they are more interested in money these days.
Price has increased and portions have shrunk unacceptably (they also only fill the pots half way). Brought them many new customers, recommended them to many people and spent a lot of money here.
Customer care is virtually non existent even to the point of contempt cinsidering.
Not very Krishna conscious.
won't be using very often if at all in the future.

Pros: Food is good, The temple room, Convenience

Cons: Ever shrinking portions and increasing prices, Some bad attitude, Wait ages to pay

victisch1

Points +798

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Cheap and cheerful

One of those places in London that’s been there forever. Full of families eating thalis off metal trays. You queue for self-service, there’s no frills, just good hearty Indian food. It’s vegetarian and vegan so check before you order.

Pros: Down to earth , Affordable , Large portions

Cons: Can be overcrowded , Vegan options not clearly labelled

QueerYogini

Points +46

Vegan
13 Jun 2023

Delicious and Affordable

A friend took me here as it’s his ‘happy place’. Now it’s mine too. Lots of options, really affordable, absolutely delicious, cafeteria style. The menu is really simple and easy to understand.

Pros: Lots of options, Delicious, Easy menu

Cons: Limited seating

beatrixpadilha

Points +79

Vegetarian
08 Jun 2023

Amazing and cheap food

The vegan options are delicious, a lot of food for only 6 pounds. Really worth it!

Gopala108

Points +3323

Vegan
02 Jun 2023

Solid Indian with vegan options

I stumbled upon Govinda's during a trip to London. Vegan options and Indian food. Govinda's is affiliated with the Hare Krishna movement so the food is stavvic aka no mushrooms, onions, or garlic.

Affordable food and is solid Indian.

Pros: Vegan Options




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