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India House
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Veg-options
Lacto
Indian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian food menu. Has a vegetarian section, and some of these dishes can be made vegan upon request. Other items that are vegan are marked (V). Gluten-free options (GF). Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Sun 3:30pm-8:00pm.
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45 State St, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, 01060
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Last update on 26 Feb 2013 by Guest
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9 Reviews
First Review by Sarah P
hannah921
Points +69
Yummy - Edit
This place is pricey but the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about vegan options when asked. Food is flavorful and delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-31
Guest
kale_queen
Points +474
Good vegan options - Edit
Could have more options, but everything I’ve ever gotten there has been good.
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SaraBlueBrainard
Points +54
A little pricey but worth it - Edit
I’ve only been here twice because it’s a little out of my price range, but nothing wild compared to other Indian restaurants. Definitely my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. The owners are nice, and both times I’ve gone have come to the table to talk to us, find out what we like specifically, and bring out different chutneys they think we might enjoy. One time they even made me something special that wasn’t on the menu because I wanted something with okra. It’s a beautiful restaurant with great food.
Read morePros: Very vegan friendly, Great staff and owners
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holdfast2012
Points +1275
🤷♂️ - Edit
Full vegetarian menu that does say most dishes can be made dairy free - it would be nice if things that were truly vegan could’ve been denoted. Usually this app steers you in the direction of places that makes it less of a hassle to navigate menus and have to ask questions etc. The staff was very accommodating though and were able to quickly lead us in the right direction. We had vegan malai kofta and rosemary/garlic roti, which were good.
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aggressivevegan
Points +16
Delicious and accommodating - Edit
I would give it a five star rating but those can only be given to vegetarian restaurants! This is some of the most delicious vegan indian food I’ve ever had. It’s a small family-owned restaurant, and the staff is knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. I told our server that I was vegan and she knew exactly what to order for me, including vegan naan! The food is incredible, you will not be disappointed! Order the brussel sprouts!
Read morePros: staff are knowledgeable of dietary restrictions, delicious indian food
Cons: a little pricey
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pauldyson
Points +162
Outstanding! - Edit
Easily the best curry I've eaten in the US but that is damning with faint praise. I've eaten better in the UK and India but not a great deal better! The food is clearly freshly cooked - even in a decently spiced curry you should be able to taste the individual vegetables as I could here - and the use of whole spices is always a good sign.
Read moreThere is always the chance I got lucky with my choice but from the Mmms and Ahhs of my partner, a lacto-vegetarian who is not a big fan of Indian food, I don't think so. It was just a shame I couldn't taste her food which looked amazing.
One thing, as another reviewer has noted there is clearly a bit of confusion about what vegan really means; some of the staff think it is just non-dairy. I found asking for non-dairy vegetarian made things clear and Alka the proprietor knows exactly what vegan means so ask the staff to check with her if any doubt.
I get the reason we can't give 5 star ratings to non-vegan restaurants but this really is a 5 star vegan meal even if the restaurant serves meat.
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HasokaAoldmanKrieg
Points +331
amazing - Edit
Food seemed perfect. Ambience is great.
Read moreThey have clearly marked what can be made vegan. My girlfriend thought maybe something had butter in it and someone came over and said they double checked and it was coconut milk. He assured us they take veganism very seriously and it definitely was vegan. Everyone was so nice and it was an awesome experience. Definitely vegan-friendly and extremely delicious !!
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Vadim
Points +85
Questionably Vegan Friendly - Edit
I've had mixed experiences here. Over a year ago, I asked about a "vegan" menu item containing, apparently, mock meat. I asked about it and was told the meat was real. Incredulous, I asked why it was identified as vegan on the menu and they responded that "vegan" meant only no dairy. I think that's corrected now. But on a subsequent visit, I asked if a particular item was vegan. The waiter asked the apparent owner, who was nearly right in front of me, and answered very angrily "NO ITS NOT VEGAN." A colleague recently reported to me he asked if their food was organic and was told no, because their customers aren't interested in that. ???
Read moreAll of which is highly disappointing because the cooking is in fact very well done, the spices great, the menu diverse and the ambiance excellent. But on balance, as a vegan, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. They're good cooks but it still just doesn't feel vegan friendly. For those of us for whom eating is a politically and socially conscious experience as well as a culinary one, India House falls short.
Pros: tasty food, nice ambiance
Cons: could be much more vegan friendly, could be more environmentally conscious
Guest
Sarah P
Points +8720
Delicious food! - Edit
I have eaten at India House for the better part of a decade. India House offers a vegetarian menu, and the owners/ operators are almost always fluent in vegan options. Unless dairy is essential to an item, the owners can usually accommodate vegans. Cashews or coconut milk have been tasty substitutions to menu items. The menu changes frequently, though popular standbys have been the chhana masala, the open-faced samosas, and the saag with coconut milk rather than dairy cream. I believe that there are no choices for dessert that are vegan. There are bread options that can be vegan, but do ask. The popular bread basket appetizer can be accommodated to vegans. The green chutney is not vegan that comes with the bread basket. The chapati that is brought to the table is vegan. Make sure to be specific, and if the person who takes your order seems confused, be sure to clarify or ask for one of the other owners or the owner's daughter.
Read moreI will choose India House for an occasional treat, as a meal there, or even takeout, is pricey.
Pros: Delicious food!, Vegetarian menu, Many items can be veganized
Cons: Can be pricey, Customers must be specific, persistent
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