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Hare Krishna center that offers a set menu Mon-Sat 12-3pm which includes main dish, soup, salad, juice, and dessert. Sells wheat bread, ready-to-eat food and other desserts as well. Also hosts cooking classes and events. Open Mon-Sat 12:30pm-6:00pm, Sun 11:30am-6:00pm.
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49 Reviews
First Review by Nibor6000
LisaSpykers
Points +8295
Cheap lunch, good food - Edit
For $3.5, I had a quinoa and potato soup, a big plate of rice, polenta, salad, seitan, and deep-fried vegetable ball, some poached strawberries for dessert, and a pineapple drink. It's a pretty good deal and it was all vegan. The food isn't mind-blowing but certainly tasty enough. The service is friendly and the courtyard is a lovely place to eat in.
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Teji
Points +189
special religious restaurant - Edit
food is good, sometime just ok but its so cheap !
Read morefor 6 peoples i paid 23 dollars !
i like this place because it give me good vibes
Pros: price
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robertodb
Points +302
Amazing food, 3 courses for 3.25$!!! - Edit
I love this place. Lovely calm atmosphere with beautiful and friendly Harre Krishna devotees cooking and serving.
Read moreThe food is all very fresh and full of flavour, lot's of variety on one plate!!
3 courses plus a drink for 3.25$ , much better food than in much more expensive establishments in Quito.
All my lunches here were fully vegan. Highly recommended!!
Pros: Fully vegan lunches, Insane value for money , Incredible food and 3 courses!
Cons: None
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lheeman
Points +227
Excellent value & taste - Edit
Very charmed by this atmospheric and tasty lunch place. Hope to come back soon!
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Tahnee
Points +262
Delicious, cheap and nutritious food - Edit
A Hare Krishna run, vegan friendly restaurant serving $3.25 for a set lunch meal (includes juice/tea, soup, main and small dessert).
Read moreSeating is within an inner court yard which is a nice place to eat. Good and friendly service. Highly recommend.
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GarhamLuisTL
Points +29
Tasty and super cheap - Edit
Really tasty food from India, ar a ridicoulusly cheap price. Huge choice for vegans as well.
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PollyPoupore
Points +32
Delicious find in Quito - Edit
We were looking for The Fountain of Youth (another vegan restaurant😉) that has closed down when we found this gem! For $3, we had a big bowl of vegetable soup plus a heaping plate full of interesting and delicious vegetables. Plus we had pineapple juice, chamomile tea, and a cookie. We dined in a bright courtyard, surrounded by plants and interesting people. Everyone in our group, vegan and non-vegan, were delighted.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious and nutritious, Friendly staff
Cons: None
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serrarose
Points +532
Tasty and Affordable - Edit
Govindas is my go to in any city. You can count on them for tasty vegan food at really affordable prices. This restaurant's meal of the day was broccoli soup with dal, rice, salad, a fried vegetable and two different juices - all for only $3.
Read morePros: all vegan (on the day I was there)
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tampopo
Points +568
good - Edit
Good food. Good amount. Inexpensive- $3 for lunch. All vegan, at least the day I was there.
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CésarMiguelPineiros
Points +13
Un lugar interesante para comer sano - Edit
Este restaurante esta ubicado en un templo krishna, lo que le da cierto aire de paz en su interior. La comida es barata y la música muy buena. Recomiendo ir también a un pequeño restaurante que está justo a lado de este restaurante y probar su yogurt.
Read morePros: Cheap and good ambient. Excelent music , El sitio es acogedor y económico
Cons: Necesitas de Google maps para llegar
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Dianebg
Points +580
Simple and affordable food - Edit
We had the menu of the day which consisted in a soup, a portion of popcorn (for the soup, very yummy), a bowl of salad/raw veggies and delicious sauces (guacamole), a main and a drink, everything was vegan. There's also food to order take away - mostly vegetarian bit there also a few vegan desserts.
Read morePros: Cheap menu of the day , Simple and good food , Vegan desserts
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CC62
Points +24
Lovely! - Edit
When I walked into this restaurant I almost cried. Quito is a loud, busy, bustling city and walking into Govindas is like walking into an oasis of peace. My husband and I are visiting Ecuador from the States and I wanted a break from the largely carne-filled ecuadorian diet and this was just the thing. You enter through a smallish portico and cross the dining area to a back room with the menu choices of the day placed on plates on a table so you can see what they have, with the price written next to it. You choose your drink from the fridge, pay and then seat yourself to wait for your hot food to arrive. Very pleasant and delicious!
Read morePros: Cool, peaceful atmosphere, mostly vegan options (s
Cons: This is a cultural thing, but no towels to dry you
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Ryecatcher
Points +2218
Hare Hare - Edit
Honestly, I have been to several Hare Krishna restaurant so far and never have I been disappointed. It's always such a nice atmosphere there, the food is always good and filling and rather inexpensive. Govindas in Quito is no exception, yet they have even a amazing venue on top of that.
Read moreSo there is a large table with plenty of plates and bowls you can take food from. On a smaller table you find the salad bar with sauces and oils and dressings.
Sadly there are no signs indicating what kind of food (what it's called, what ingredients) there is. However, the staff will gladly advise you upon request and point out all vegan options. Once you have filled your plate it will be warmed over at the cashier's desk. They usually provide great gluten options; I was particularly amazed by their corn pancake.
Food was taste- and flavourful, however, don't expect a gourmet experience, since all the dishes are prepared at midday or something to be rehashed later. Everything can be eaten cold as well though, just a matter of preference.
You'll sit in an inner court of this Hare Krishna place, while in the rooms above you yoga classes and stuff are being held.
I was there three times, always left satisfied. Price was fair.
They sell some health stuff as well.
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KeliKeach
Points +55
Great Atmosphere - Edit
I stopped in here and was looking for something small to eat for breakfast. They have a room behind the tables with an assortment of items made and ready to eat. With my limited Spanish the woman pointed out to me what items were vegan. I ate a delicious apple turnover and some strawberry juice. I also grabbed some nuts, seeds, and granola they had in small bags hanging on the wall for purchase. They offer yoga and meditation classes as well so inquire if you're interested.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Good Value, Close to main plaza
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Cieloazul
Points +161
favorite so far. - Edit
after 16 years I have never been overwhelmed by so many vegetarian choices. this place is a vegan / vegetarians dream. cheap, delicious and spiritual
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IdaLj
Points +52
A lot of food for a really cheap price - Edit
When I travel I find that Govindas is a safe option to go with. Its always a friendly atmosphere with nice and cheap food, and this Govindas in Quito is no exception!
Read moreI tried the set lunch menu for $3 twice. It's a lot of food! Two people could share it if you're not extremely hungry. Fist time the food was delicious but second time it was completely flavourless unfortunately.
They also have a shop with other items if you're not so hungry. My friend had the veggie burger for $1.5 and it was good.
Pros: Cheap!, A lot of food, Friendly atmosphere
Cons: Lunch can be flavourless
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willywet
Points +39
barato pero comida mala - Edit
Si bien el menú cuesta 2,5$, la comida no está muy buena que se diga... Al lado hay otro que ni probé así que si tuviera que ir nuevamente probaría el otro..
Read morePros: Precio
Cons: Sabor, demasiada sal y cilantro
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joakimikaoj
Points +92
Good cheap food - Edit
I mean, to get a full meal for $2.50 is just great, but when the food is actually more than just filling, it's awesome. Friendly place, nice patio, good vegan options.
Read morePros: Great value!, Nice service!
Cons: Only one set menu, Only open three hours a day
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maldonadojs
Points +23
Hare Krishna... - Edit
Great value...
Read moreSet lunch included, juice, beans, rice, salad, & seitan. The portions were generous & the service was friendly.
Plenty of seating in the center patio.
We went upstairs to see other parts of the temple. There is a nice mural in a large activity room.
Would return in the future.
Pros: Good price, Good food , Spacious dining area
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TheVeganFugitive
Points +140
tasty food, great value - Edit
little cafe in front of the Oki Eco Market, that serves tasty healthy food that includes soup, salad, main, fresh juice, dessert for 2.25 ... almost too much food to eat.. fresh and great value .. the store sells chocolate soy, pastries and even homemade kombucha .. a very pleasant surprise ... went here for lunch five days in a row and the food was always different and good ..
Read morePros: great value , daily menu, homemade kombucha
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pradipd
Points +347
Good Meal Stop in Old Town - Edit
You get a plate full of rice plus 3 or 4 other items including a soup and a dessert and a warm beverage in a steel glass just like it is served back home in India. All for $1.80. This is a no fuss, simple place typical of most Govindas around the world. This is one of the better ones.
Read morePros: Value, Taste
Cons: Limited choice
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Nibor6000
Points +20
Cheap and healthy - Edit
We had the set lunch - excellent soup, rice, veggie salad, eggplant main dish, wheat gluten patty, passionfruit juice - all for about $2 a piece. Not bad, not out of this world. Nice people.
Read morePros: All veggie, Near old town, Cheap
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