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Hare Krishna
A very casual vegetarian restaurant in London Soho Street. Large menu, peaceful setting. Most items may contain dairy - vegans to ask. Reported open, Nov 2019. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00.
101 Reviews
First Review by Sernicki
Evington
Points +4024
Disappointing there are much better Indian options in this area. - Edit
A vegetarian restaurant that’s been around for years. It is however rather disappointing. The food is decent, fine. Nothing especially exciting about it. The venue is poor. You queue at counter, get your tray and hope to find a seat. The place is crowded. Some of the seats are singles facing a wall. 197Os decor. It feels like the canteen of an industrial park workplace. Okay for a quick fix Indian thali. Moderately priced.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-30
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YvonneRakhorstMejias
Points +274
Superplek! - Edit
Ik heb zaterdag een event van Sadhguru bijgewoond. Op advies van vele mede Ishangas ben ik hier zondag gaan eten.
Read moreWat een fijne plek! Heerlijk puur en eten vol liefde tussen allemaal Indiërs, dan weet je dat het goed is haha.
Daarna ook nog een bijzondere en feestelijke dienst bijgewoond in de tempel.
Echt een aanrader!
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B0bje
Points +48
Great food! - Edit
There was a queue outside (always a good sign). Linked to the Hare Krishna temple next door, atmosphere is cozy and informal. The Veggie Thali makes for a great lunch, great flavours, dahl soup the best I’ve had so far, will definitely try more options soon.
Read morePros: Fantastic good, Comfy atmosphere , Great location
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Jazzyire
Points +356
Really great Thalis! - Edit
I’ve been going to Govinda’s for quite a few years now and it never disappoints . The food is always freshly cooked and even the smallest thali (The Veggie one) is a very decent size portion. It’s really good value for money too in London, especially Soho. That’s why it’s always full but you still never have to wait too long to get served . It’s an excellent place and I’ve recommended it to lots of friends, both vegan and non-vegan.
Read morePros: Freshly cooked , Cheap , Good portion sizes
Cons: Not enough vegan curry or dessert options
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Marga Delila
Points +606
The highest taste in Indian food - Edit
Excellent taste and value for money. Lively atmosphere, it's really busy.
Read morePros: The taste, Good choice and big portions, Not pricey
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priya40
Points +331
Karma free vegan food - Edit
Amazing vegan thali, lots of flavour and other options including pakora and aloo tiki - well worth a visit
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Gopala108
Points +5766
Prasad. Amazing. Experience. - Edit
Excellent Prasad.
Read moreLovely spiritual energy there.
Excellent vegan options
Love
Service
Bhakti
Recommended!
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-02
Pros: Food, Spiritual energy, Vegan options
Guest
Moniqi
Points +100
Super lecker und nettes Personal - Edit
Es ist alles sehr gut gekennzeichnet. V steht für Vegetarisch und VE für Vegan. Wobei dies ebenfalls nochmal erklärt worden ist auf der Karte. Die Linsensuppe hat mir besonders gut geschmeckt. Wer auf gut gewürztes und orientalisches Essen steht, wird hier nicht enttäuscht.
Read morePros: Gute Kennzeichnung von Vegan , Sehr nettes Personal , Angabe von Kalorien
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philmrl
Points +183
Wonderful indian food - Edit
The prices are reasonable, almost everything is vegan (some exceptions, they serve Mango Lassi and Paneer as well), it is served fast und very delicious!
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seremarlene
Points +687
Indian restaurant - Edit
Great place for a quick lunch.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options, A lot of vegan plates, Cheap for downtown london
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RiyaGiridhar
Points +13
Amazing satvic vegetarian food in heart of London - Edit
This was my go to place for veg indian and other cuisine food when I was in London.
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VeganToursCapeTown
Points +446
Superb Value - Edit
Excellent value for money in the middle of Soho. £7.95 for the vegan thali as well as some add on dishes available. Buzzy atmosphere. Great option if you need a quick bite!
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AmeliaRussell
Points +77
Delicious food and friendly staff - Edit
Delicious range if vegan food and cake at a very good price, friendly staff and lovely seating area
Read morePros: Great food, Lots if choice, Cheap
Cons: Some options have dairy in so be careful
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Pupnik
Points +1851
Delicious fast food - Edit
Govinda's is a really tasty little Indian restaurant with a canteen style setup - grab a tray, choose your drink, order the food and grab your sundries. In the theatre district it's really convenient to grab a bite before a show.
Read moreI had the vegan thali with an extra Puri and Punjabi samosa and it was good quality food at a reasonable price for central London. I'd happily eat here again.
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Meganimals
Points +580
Fast, great Indian from lovely people! - Edit
Walk up counter service with 5 different plate options. Great vegan option, some fun appetizers too. It was quick, easy, and delicious!
Read morePros: 5 different plate options, Easy ordering , Loving & accepting environment
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jasmin.vm
Points +164
Fantastic value for money - Edit
Loved the thali options and samosa!
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DavisSmith
Points +19
Great flavors - Edit
One of my favorite Indian restaurants in the area. They have a variety of options on their menu. I tend to get a dish with paneer. Flavors are just right for my taste and the spiciness level is perfect.
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TabithaA
Points +5638
Amazing! - Edit
I'd go again and again
Read moreLovely people
Hari Krishna temple next door
Amazing food
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vegannomad2
Points +2915
Great value for great food - Edit
Nice selections, not too rich, medium spicy. Dal, rice, kidney beans, friendly quick service. Good location close to British museum. Understandably it is busy, can be cramped.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-10
Pros: Value, Taste, Service
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BNowell
Points +676
Govinda’s is always a good choice - Edit
I got the Vegan 5 Item special. Definitely a good choice. The carrot/coconut curry was truly the standout. Brown rice was mediocre, but no oil which I count as a win! The dal was thin and the bread roll was close to airline bread! Still, this was a healthy and not costly meal in central London! £8
Read morePros: Good value, Healthy options, Helpful staff (free Bhagavad Gita, if you like)
Cons: Would have loved some vegan naan or roti
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ovh
Points +1435
Good food, small portions - Edit
The food tastes great! Some things weren't very warm. Accepts Visa/Mastercard
Read moreStaff was more than helpful to explain which items were vegan.
Overall can recommend
Edit ( 20-09-2024 ) : The veggie is the best option for vegans, and 7,95 £ as of current pricing. Still recommend the place, and it has a toilet downstairs
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-07
Pros: Good food
Cons: Small portion, Not very warm
Guest
TomPettitt
Points +381
Not bad, not great. - Edit
Had the large thali, a Vegan lassi and a couple of chapati.
Read moreSome of the curries on the thali were good, others were average.
The lassi was very disspaointing, very artificial and did not taste natural at all. Would not recommend that.
The food was alright and I'd probably come back for a quick affordable eat but not in a rush.
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WendyLo
Points +972
Surprising good - Edit
Walked pass by this restaurant during dinner time. Order the large Thail for £10.95 which contains several curries. Most of the time I didn’t like red bean but their spicy red bean curry really amazed me. Good money for the portion and taste.
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VenkateshBhimaraju
Points +31
Wonderful option in central london - Edit
This I think is isckon sponsored , ergo a lot of healthy options available. Brown rice is a good thing here as I eat it daily at home. Feels nice.
Read moreCrowded and slow moving lines but worth wait.
Pros: Healthy food, Multiple & customisable Thali options, Curteous staff
Cons: Long lines/ slow moving lines, High demand - crowded
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m2gala
Points +95
Lovely Satvic food - Edit
Lovely Satvic comfort food. Complete thali with good options
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Vesna-88
Points +544
Good vegan food - Edit
Close to central. Good vegan menu.
Read morePros: Good prices, Delicious food, Kind staff
Cons: Loud, Crowded
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Zitronenvampir
Points +17
Great Indian food - Edit
We had some very delicious food. The staff was nice and most of the menu was vegan.
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