Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Buffet
Breakfast
Colombian
Hare Krishna affiliated vegetarian restaurant with library by the Veracruz church in downtown. Offers a variety of dishes plus some packaged foods for sale. Est. in Medellin since 1988. Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:30pm. Closed Sun.
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38 Reviews
First Review by allthewaytothestars
AlexCard
Points +47
Not a tasty restaurant - Edit
Small, hot and crowded restaurant in the center of Medellín. I did not come back to Govindas for a long time, now I remember why. I ate a Paella, it only had carrot, vetch and a little olives and it was cold!!. The food is not really tasty, soup was just fine and the salad was not much fresh. The dessert is the only acceptable.
Read morePros: Cheap
Cons: Small, not tasty
Guest
AuraMaríaRuízTobón
Points +629
Fan número uno - Edit
Mi perspectiva de Govindas cambió totalmente hoy, no sé qué le pasó a Govindas pero ya comer vegano allá se volvió absurdo, ahora le echan lácteos a absolutamente todo, hoy almorcé allá y mi opción como vegana tuvo que ser una sopa de papa y zanahoria (casi incomible de lo salada) arroz integral con lentejas, una ensalada diminuta porque al parecer disminuyeron el tamaño de la porción, una torta pequeña, esta sí estaba rica y una aguapanela, es decir que comí practicamente lo mismo que me hubiera comido en un corrientazo retirando la carne y comiendo lo que quedaba, qué triste decir esto de Govindas que era de mis favoritos, pero en lugar de acercarse a una comunidad vegana cada vez en aumento, parecen estarse alejando cada vez más. Pasó de mis favoritos casi que a mi lista negra :( Espero que vuelvan a mejorar y a ser lo que eran antes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-05-28
Pros: Buen servicio
Cons: Todo con lácteos , Opciones muy pobres para veganos
Guest
buboreka
Points +157
Indian-style vegan buffet restaurant - Edit
In the center, 3min walk from Plaza Botero, my first and best vegan meal I had in Colombia. They mix Indian and Colombian cousine. The daily menu is more than enough for one person. Friendly staff and low prices, can only recommend.
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bonn93
Points +309
Just okay - Edit
It was alright but food all pretty bland. It's a buffet style place and they were able to give me vegan things. It's across the road from the church and up some stairs.
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Mellifluoust
Points +807
Generous portions, good prices - Edit
Like many Hare Krishna restaurants, Govinda's is a dim, buffet-style restaurant. Didn't love the atmosphere, but the food exceeded expectations - yummy beans (nice break from all the soya and gluten), plantains, veges, rice, soup, juice and a little maracuya dessert. Also picked up a vegan eyeliner from the sari shop. Staff are knowledgeable about veganism, the location is good (2 mins from Plaza Botero), and the price is right.
Read morePros: Cheap, More options than usual
Cons: Dingy atmosphere
Guest
yourfacehxc
Points +202
What a deal! - Edit
Incredible deal for $8500 COP.. you get a soup, rice, whatever 2 entrees they have that day, a small little salad, a small little dessert (think rice pudding) and a glass of whatever juice they have. Additional things like empanadas, huge fried potato ball things, cookies, etc available for around $1500 COP each which is also a great deal. Not gonna be the best meal you've ever had but healthy and tasty and cheap! Ate here everyday I was in Medellin. Sit by the window and watch the sketchiness unfold on the street. One of their staff even spoke English which was helpful. Recommended!!!
Read morePros: Delicious, Great value, Rotating menu
Guest
choogirl
Points +717
Good value in city centre - Edit
I went here at lunch time and the menu of the day was $6500 COP, which is very good value for a soup, main, desert and drink. However, not all of it is vegan but you still pay the same price. They are knowledgeable about what is and isn't vegan though.
Read morePros: cheap, location
Cons: no vegan substitutes
Guest
enRoute
Points +1413
the grandmother of Medallo Krishna spots - Edit
Located next to the oldest church in town (I believe), it's actually quite a large building when you see it from the outside... though as other reviewers have noted, it's easy to walk past it several times trying to find the entrance.
Read moreOnce you do, go up the occasionally crowded staircase into the second floor restaurant, which is surprisingly roomy and spacious. Food is pretty typical Krishna fare, not ideal vegans since they do use ghee and cheese, but there still several options. Best time is to arrive for the buffet lunch between 12 and 3, but they are open later for fast food and snacks.
The neighborhood is generally safe, but it's also a few blocks away from less desirable areas as well as some very crowded corners so it's important to be wary. Recommended!
Pros: central, hearty, friendly
Cons: lots of dairy products, a bit hard to find, need to take care in neighborhood
Guest
digitalcatgirl
Points +19
my advice - Edit
Review: hey guys! i'm going to share with u what i eat whenever i go there, my personal picks:
Read more*the special dish of the day WITHOUT rice.
*lasagna
what happens with rice's that it's a very boring rice in my opinion, so i would suggest to skip it and fill your plate with something else ;).
eat without it and you would probably be good. ;)
Cons: heat , rice, location
Guest
iceicekati
Points +218
Decent but try others - Edit
I`ve had better food at other Govindas. Maybe it was an off day. The atmosphere is cool though and it`s worth checking out since they have movies, events and stuff. For 6000 pesos i expected a bit more though, the food was cold and kind of plain.
Read morePros: hold other events, in center of town, nice atmosphere
Cons: cold food, bad soy coffee
Guest
allthewaytothestars
Points +23
Lunch at Govindas - Edit
Really great lunch at a very reasonable price.You have to go upstairs through the herbal shop to get to the resturant.Staff are fantastic.Buffet style meun.Staff will help with choice if unsure of what anything is.Really good find and definately worth a visit.
Read morePros: excellent food, great staff, lovely decor
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