• CLOSED: Govinda's

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  • White Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Macrobiotic

Very small, cozy place with 12 seats. Serves set meals, currys, sandwiches, fresh baked desserts, breads, samosas, and more. No onion or garlic used. Directions: Walk along the railway tracks until you get to block 15, then turn left until you get to block 17. Address in Japanese: 東京都中野区中野5-17-10. SHUT DOWN Dec 29, 2012.


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7 Reviews

First Review by bunjil

6810

Points +40

Vegetarian
14 Oct 2011

Great, but not what you might expect!

Generally great with good prices and a solid diverse menu. Inside is clean but quite cosy. And when I say cosy, I mean small. But this is Tokyo after all.

Those who have been to other Govindas type restaurants may be a bit perplexed by what's on offer. Think Hare Krishna via Macrobiotics and you're pretty much there.

Nevertheless, food is prepared with care and there is a great selection of magazines and cookbooks in both English and Japanese.

Pros: Diverse menu, Healthy , Well priced

Cons: Service a bit slow, Not much for fussy kids

squirrelgaijin

Points +50

Vegan
01 Aug 2011

Great atmosphere and value in interesting area

I went here last month with my old omni roommate and a mutual vegetarian friend.
It's so cute! I love that it's so small because I think it maintains that friendly, home kitchen-like atmosphere. As soon as I sat down I noticed that they keep a container of nutritional yeast on each table. Amazing! I've never seen that in a restaurant before.
I thought this place was great value for money and despite not using garlic and onions, their food was flavourful enough (even for a hot sauce addict like me!). The complimentary herb tea at the end was a welcome and charming touch.

Pros: nice ambience, value for money, Nooch!

Cons: small so might be hard to get a seat

PlanetEarth

Points +95

Mostly Veg
09 Oct 2007

An OASIS of peace and veganism

Casual. Clean. Great ambiant Zen music. Funny service (cook reaches over the counter to drop off new plate and pick up dirty empty one). Tasty Japanese style vegan food. Lowest prices; 1200, or 1600 with dessert. Recommended. Unless you absolutely need a fancy decor, this place is a must find. Start off from Nakano station and walk East. Good luck, do not get lost. Arrive before 9pm. :)

Pros: Peaceful vibe, Cooking before you, Casual

Cons: 8-10 seats (might be good thing), Residential location(maybe good thing), No cons really

evissha

Points +13

Vegetarian
23 Sep 2007

In one word Amazing !!

I have been vegetarian for years and have tried so many vegetarian recipes, but ones that i have tried here are just marvelous and have not seen that many varieties anywhere in the world. I am staying in Yokohama and working here for a month. But i do not want to miss the food at least on weekends and possibly make it on weekdays. Two nice girls with very friendly and polite nature to serve the food.. Eating here gave me such a piece of mind for vegetarianism.. I am going to be one of the regulars...

Pros: Varieties, Excellent food, Best people to serve

Cons: Little hard to locate

mprescott

Points +21

Vegetarian
05 Aug 2007

A vegetarian oasis!

Wonderfully charming vegetarian place in a quiet residential neighborhood in Nakano. Takes a little navigating to find it, but it is well worth the effort. I had the basic set meal, and everything was delicious. The Berry Berry tart was amazing. I will definitely be stopping by again!

Pros: delicious food, calming atmosphere, amazing tea and desserts

Cons: wish I lived next door!

EARTHPEACE

Points +147

Vegan
10 Feb 2007

Best Restaurant in Tokyo!!

My best reccomend!! various beautifl excellent food,but not expensive.

Pros: excellent food, healthy, good value

Cons: not easy to find

bunjil

Points +28

Mostly Veg
28 Oct 2006

Don't know what that last person was on about!

How could you complain about this place? Brilliant food. Friendly staff. Great little place. Would like to see more of restaurants like this around Tokyo. Go and check it out!

Pros: great food, friendly staff, no smelly tobacco




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