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印度素食菜館 sit-down dining, lacto-vegetarian Indian restaurant on the 5th floor inside the big building at Chung King Mansions. Nearest MTR is Tsim Sha Tsui exit H. Confirmed open by owner Aug 2018. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-11:00pm.
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Shop B5, 5/F, Block B Chung King Mansion, 36-44 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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15 Reviews
First Review by JohnnySensible
Koby
Points +277
I prefer their ground floor store - Edit
Had the 70HKD lunch. Didn’t full me.
Read moreThe taste was “meh..”
I uploaded photos of the dish and menu.
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oachkatzl80
Points +454
Nice authentic Indian streetfood - Edit
Since my dorm was situated in the very same building I had to give it a try... The food was delicious and affordable.
Read morePros: Tasty , Plenty of vegan options , Nice stuff
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JackTanner
Points +271
Good value Indian veg food - Edit
I mainly ate here for convenience - I was staying on the 6th floor and couldn't be bothered with the infamous Chungking lift queues. Of course this works the other way and possibly explains why it was so quiet on a Saturday at 10pm. (not sure how late they open to - Google says 11pm)
Read moreWhile the waiter was not the most cheerful, he was very helpful explaining what the menu options were and asking how spicy I wanted the meal.
The food compares well to the other Indian veg restaurants I've eaten at in HK and the menu is cheaper than most. I paid $65 for Panak Paneer and chapati which is very reasonable.
Would come back again but might try the ground floor one to avoid the lift queue.
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Stevie
Points +11765
Smrat Pure Veg (5th floor), Hong Kong - Edit
When I had dinner here I had an idea what to expect based on other comments. I agree with much of what has been said.
Read more1stly it can be a little bit of a wait for the lift up / down. There is only 1 lift serves the 5th floor.
The location is in Chung King mansions which may not be everybody's bag. Similarly the decor in the restaurant isn't the reason why people go there, (it's very old and doesn't conjure images of spotlessness).
The 2 girls who were serving when I went, 1 of them was OK but the other looked like she really didn't want to work in the customer service business. I asked them for a recommendation from the menu. I was pointed at what appeared to be the most expensive item on the menu. It looks like they have a keen focus on profit.
I explained to them that I didn't want anything with milk products. Going by this is under the same management as the place on the ground floor where the manager is hostile about questions re milk products, I understand why a previous reviewer listed some concerns around the rigor they have in providing vegan food.
Updated from previous review on 2016-09-08
Cons: Poor service
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Nowithmorsodium
Points +84
Nice - Edit
More or less what I expected. There is a stall on the ground floor on Chungking Mansion and a restaurant on the 5th floor. I ate at the restaurant. The food was tasty but nothing mindblowing simple northern Indian fair. Not to expensive.
Read morePros: totally vegan, inexpensive
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coldminnesotan
Points +71
What you'd expect, but slightly better - Edit
I went here for lunch twice, both times ordering a lunch special. It's your standard Indian food fare, but slightly better, which, in my book, is delicious. One of the dishes were a little spicier than expected, which is fine by me. The staff were unusually friendly, but that might be because I have a long beard that they were curious about.
Read moreYou have to ring the doorbell to get in.
Pros: Authentic, Good
Cons: Dirty bathroom
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SamLarkin
Points +85
Wonderful, And Cheap Vegetarian Kiosk - Edit
This simple, and cheap display of Indian food is a great way to promote vegetarianism, while being kind on your wallet.
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RovingRodent
Points +65
Cheap and tasty - Edit
Ate a really delicious paneer vindaloo (freshly made, light and not at all like the heavy, fatty dishes which I'm used to from elsewhere) with chapathi and paratha.
Read moreThe restaurant is located in something resembling a private apartment, which I guess is usual for Chunking Mansions. Simple, but clean. The staff were friendly and there was a great Bollywood film running on the television.
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Eric_
Points +734
Perfect for breakfast - Edit
A basic place, but good food. Perfect for breakfast if staying in the Mansion. No complaints.
Read morePros: Price, Location, The fried snacks
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Dan Newso
Points +32
cheap take away, convenient. - Edit
Once you've made your way through the touts straight ahead and on the left. Haven't braved the curry dishes but have had very nice somosa, kachori and bahji. Trouble explaining I don't do dairy even with the vegan passport. cheap, greasy and convenient.
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aradhakr
Points +150
Great simple vegetarian food - Edit
I found this place by accident and was glad I did. Very simple but tasty Indian vegetarian food. There is a nice Nepali guy who works there. Price was reasonable by Hong Kong standards. It is unfortunately located in a crappy building. No one would know that its there unless someone told you about it. The few times that I ate there I was alone so I don't know how they make money. Overall would highly recommend.
Read moreNOTE: There is actually another place called "Smrat" downstairs, I think they are affiliated. I didn't eat down there, it honestly did not look appetizing. The review above was mistakenly placed on the page for the place downstairs.
Updated from previous review on Sunday February 26, 2012
Pros: great food, not too pricey
Cons: bad location, difficult to find
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flowerpopgurl
Points +111
Quick and tasty - Edit
We ate here after arriving in HK last month. We tried to restaurant first but they're closed at that time and was directed here. The food was nice and they have budget meals. Three chapati and 2 curries would cost around $29 HKD. They have Indian sweets and they're affordable too. We would often buy here if we need some quick and tasty snacks.
Read morePros: near hostels, cheap
Cons: staff is sometimes busy
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watermeloun
Points +97
Tiny Indian vegetarian corner in Tsim Sha Tsui - Edit
Just a little indian vegetarian corner located in the indian building "Chunking Mansion".
Read moreThe food is extremely cheap but so tasty.
There is a tiny space to eat but I think that it's better to take out.
Recommended if you're in the area and you need a little snack :)
Pros: cheap , delicious
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emsoprano
Points +46
delicious and authentic - Edit
I LOVE this place. I was transported back to when I was living in India. So wonderful. Very attentive and kind staff and the food is fresh and tasty. A little on the oily side but I love oil. They asked if I wanted my bhindi spicy and I said yes, but I didn't feel any heat whatsoever- but that's ok- the flavor was great. They are open somewhat late as far as I can tell. I was the only non-Indian in the little restaurant and there was a loud Indian news channel in Hindi blaring...but again, it brought me back to India, and I love that. :) The AC was blasting as well, so I was a bit cold, but I will bring a cardigan next time. I definitely will be coming back. They also have breakfast and lunch specials for cheap. I am not vegan any longer (after having lived in India) and saying that you are strict Jain still doesn't necessarily leave out milk products- cows are holy and the Jain food I ate in India always had ghee in it. Pure veg from an Indian standpoint really just means no meat and no eggs, not no milk product.
Read morePros: nice staff, great food, good value
Cons: cold AC
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JohnnySensible
Points +7596
A good experience - Edit
Stiil very basic - they have their own market - folk who want very low priced Indian veg food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sunday July 08, 2007
Smrat is lacto-vegetarian. The staff do not retain in their memories the concept of vegan - on my last visit sfter a little explaining & some repetition the waiter almost "got" what vegan was - I had to add a little white lie about "milk allergy" for the point to fully sink in. Asking for "Jain food" does not usually work in Hong Kong as many of the local Jain's do eat milk products. The result was well worth the effort though - a plate of bindi (okra)perfectly cooked with fresh tomatoes well spiced - several chapati's - a simple bowl of freshly cut cucumber - a portion of very tasty lime pickle. Very satisfying. So I will be visiting again. The dining room is very simple - no frills whatsoever - it is a "canteen" visited mainly by some of the numerous Indian nationals who work in & around Chung King Mansions. As you walk towards the elevators in Block "B" you will be pestered by 3/4 touts promoting other dead flesh joints. It has not been redecorated in many years. Not a place for the "faint-hearted". Low prices. Adequate portions. Knowing a few words of Hindi / Bengali is an advantage. Take-away counter on the ground floor if you want to eat very quickly - see the other listing on the HappyCow Hong Kong Page.
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