I've never had a long wait here but we are always sure to come as early as we can because seats can…read morefill up fast in this cozy retreat! The ambiance as soon as you walk in is welcoming, inviting, and intimate. Even if you dine outside, you are sure to feel cozy like a meal in your own home. The hostess always makes you feel invited. Any waiter we have had here has given GREAT recommendations so it helps us break free of ordering the same thing over and over. We have never had a single day of bad service here so we have become regulars anytime we travel into the inner loop of Houston for business or fun. The flavors? My goodness the flavor here in every dish truly speaks to whoever is cooking these incredible dishes! We've even wanted to ask what we can do to even get our dishes at home this amazing! Their bang bang sauce is something you can rave about if you like a little kick to your broccoli. Yum! Luckily a lot of the appetizers are family style but we all still end up battling to finish the last bite before our main dish comes along! My husband has never been a vegetable eater and thanks to the Ginger Mule, we are changing up our dishes at home too! Whatever they are doing here, I hope they keep it up because we absolutely LOVE the food here!! Thank you to everyone here and we can't wait to be back!!!!

Cute restaurant with great service and great food…read more We ordered the crap puffs, mushroom burger, and enchiladas. Although I am not vegan/vegetarian, this was a solid meal. I'd say the crab puffs were the highlight of our meal but our entrees were pretty great and the portions here are huge. Service was amazing and our server added to our positive experience dining here. The burger was a slightly heavy, which is why I'd rate it 4 stars. With this being said, I'd definitely come back to try other items.

I'm doing the Daniel Fast and wanted to go to a restaurant that serves vegan and vegetarian food…read moreand I've found the best one. The servers are very kind and professionally answers questions to explain the food. The inside and outside looks very clean and nice place to sit and eat delicious food. I got Mother Earth bowl and it is so good that I'm already ready to go back soon to get it again. I also saw other entrees that I would like to try. My friend got Forbidden Rice and almost every time she ate it she said " this is so good and tasteful" and I totally agree. She got the chocolate pudding that is vegan she liked it. If you are healthy eating go here!

The different dishes were good. You place your order up front, they give you a table sign, and you…read moreseat yourself. They'll bring the food out once it's done. The place felt like a breakfast joint since they had the breakfast nook seating or like banquette seating. I got calm comforting vibes here. Salad The salad was fresh and was filled with kale. The Volume of the salad was pretty loaded. Stir-Fry Noodles with Chicken It had veggies, chicken, mushrooms, peppers, and cashews. The bowls flavors were balanced and it did not taste like a Chinese stir fry more like a healthier version of it. I will say the portion size was normal it wasn't overly huge or too small. For the price I did wish it had a little more.

It's been about a decade since my last review of Govinda's shortly after they first opened so it's…read morehigh time that I finally update that review after being a repeat customer over that time. Lots of things changed but Govinda's largely stayed the same. The decor hasn't changed but there is some wear and tear on the walls. Still clean, food still reliably good and has the homemade taste. They change up the menu daily and now they have 3 all vegan menu days to the week: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Plus, weekdays have a themed specials that aren't necessarily Indian. They post their menus online but weekday menus are posted the day of on their menu Instagram "ghmenu". Weekend menus are typically posted on Thursday. They are still a buffet so service is minimal but it is pretty good but no frills. Unfortunately, they got rid of their salted lassi years ago so they only have mango lassi now along with mint lemonade for cold drinks. Price has gone up as well to around $18 (a little more for holidays and weekends) per person but that's to be expected. Carry out is $16.95 per meal (large take out container plus a soup, roti, salad, papadam, and dessert). You can opt of out of items but you'll still pay the same price. In the past decade, I still love their food but I can no longer eat as much to make it worth it to dine in so we've been getting take out (we took a brief break from buffets but I missed them so we went the take out route). One take out meal lasts me 2 meals at home so it's a no brainer (husband finishes the take out container in one sitting though). Plus, I have kids now and they definitely aren't good eaters so it didn't make sense for them to eat in. Over the last few months in Houston, we typically go once every 2-3 weeks because my picky kids absolutely love their saag paneer. I got them al a carte saag paneer ($10 for a half container, $5 for a half container of rice, $7 for a small container of an entree) until someone there suggested I just order an entree because it's the same price but you get more. And their plastic containers are limited. I started doing it but then one day, the main guy (manager?) wasn't happy since the big container was just rice, saag paneer, and maybe a little bit of dal makhani. I was a little miffed because if we ate in and all they ate was saag paneer, it would be okay. That aside, I noticed someone mentioned food allergies. The reason why I order Al a carte and segregate their take out container is because my youngest is allergic to wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, avocado, pineapple, and kiwi. Their food is usually labeled but I like asking to be sure. On days they serve something that contains nuts, we just don't go (unless it's only in the dessert). My kids usually like the same things and we only go on non-vegan days. The general consensus is vegan days' food tends to be spicier. My youngest is okay with spice, but my eldest who is super picky won't eat it if it's too spicy. Plus, I love their makai kofta. If I'm in town and I see they have makai kofta, we are THERE. However, I noticed that their menu isn't always set in stone. One day, they didn't have my favorites but we went because I didn't want to cook and THEY HAD MALAI KOFTA. I was so pleased. If you love potatoes, their batada vada is divine (but moderately spicy). I also enjoy the BBQ tofu but they usually only offer it on vegan days so I haven't had it in a long while. They have special menus on holidays but they're vegan so I have unfortunately never tried any holiday menus. We moved but when I'm in town, we make sure to drive up north to eat here at least once. We absolutely miss Govinda's and my kids ask for their beloved saag paneer even when we're not in Houston. I should ask if they can part with the recipe! Haha.... We ordered catering in 2024 for my eldest's birthday! Even the non-vegetarians enjoyed it and you get a lot of food for less than $500. You choose from certain dishes but it still covered many of my Govinda favorites, if not all. Honestly, we'd do it again just for fun with close friends and family and have leftovers for at least a week after splitting it up with everyone. Price has probably increased though.

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a little while now and since I had training in The…read moreHeights for work. I had my opportunity to. Parking is on the opposite side of the temple. The grounds of the temple is well manicured and neat with flowers. A big red sign read, "Govinda" was positioned so that I wouldn't miss it. As soon as I walked in at lunch time, the restaurant was damn near empty with only two families. The host immediately sat me at a table front of the buffet line. There was a strong lingering smell of pine-sol and Mr. Clean in the air. Of course, that indication told me that the restaurant was clean. The items on the buffet line was plenty, but limited. I got the rice, tofu curry, chaat marsala, and some vegetables. Everything except for the chaat was bland. It wasn't very easy to eat while the smell of cleaning supplies was in the air. It reminded me of sitting in a bucket of cleaning chemicals while eating a meal. The tofu curry tasted only like turmeric, but no salt or pepper or anything. The rice was super bland. The chaat marsala was very tasty and well seasoned. I finished off with desserts which both options were tasty. I hope to return to try their holiday menu, but I think today was a bad day for the cooks.

Always delicious and always fresh. I usually get the crunchy chicken sandwich but got the steak…read moresandwich instead. So delicious! Steak bowl was also good. Children's chicken and veggies was huge!

Came here for a light lunch at Local Foods and it was the perfect spot for a relaxed Sunday…read moreafternoon. I ordered the crunchy chicken sandwich turned into a salad along with the texas bombshell chili. The salad was super fresh and light--perfect for a sunny day--and the chili had great flavor with just the right amount of heartiness without feeling too heavy. Service was friendly even though it was a busy day with lots of families and pets around. We sat outside on the patio, which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable. I also loved the area--there was a farmers market happening right outside, so we got to walk around afterward and enjoy the neighborhood. Definitely a great casual spot for fresh food and a laid-back vibe.

I decided to check this place out because I don't often get the opportunity to dine alone and I…read morewanted to try something new. I was worried I wouldn't be able to find parking (my Google maps was saying parking was difficult). Fortunately since it was the evening/weekend, I was able to find after hours parking in the lot. I opted for the buffet ($16.50 on the weekends). From what I can see from previous reviews, the price has been the same the last two years. The server I had was very attentive and there were a steady flow of customers coming in and out. I was looking forward to have some delicious/flavorful food and this was it. As a nonvegan, I still enjoyed the items at the buffet. I loved the eggplant, green beans, sesame balls, and salt and pepper tofu. I can't wait to come back next time and order something from the menu.

The food on the Buffet looked SO GOOD that I decided to dine in and order the BENTO BOX! I must say…read morethe ambiance of the atmosphere was nice and the food was freshly seasoned really well. The little egg roll was really good. My stomach was satisfied as was I. I told the gentlemen waiter (who was so nice) that I will be back and had to give him an extra tip. This will be my new little spot.

Let's just say Mr. Anthony greeted me with smile and samples of their phenomenal seasonal pie line…read moreup, upon picking up my to-go order. Especially during the hustle and bustle, and holiday rush the season can bring, a delightful, kind spirit really makes a difference! It did for me. Thank you Anthony for uplifting my spirit! Not to mention the food here is amazing!! BG is a staple and one of my personal go-to's when I'm needing something on the go or haven't had the time to meal prep. Healthy and delicious!

I ordered the veggie wrap for delivery from this location. IT WAS HORRIBLE. GREASY, DROWNING IN A…read moreTASTELESS HUMMUS! NO FLAVOR AT ALL! I have ordered the veggie wrap many times from the Memorial location and loved it. Never again from the Heights location!

I went to Coltivare with my girlfriends on a Saturday night, and I'm really glad we made a…read morereservation because the place was packed. The parking situation wasn't great -- mostly street parking, and it felt pretty hectic. The restaurant itself is quaint but small, so it gets crowded and loud inside. We had a patio reservation and were seated in the covered patio, which ended up being perfect since it was freezing outside and much quieter than the main dining room. For food and drinks, I ordered a nonalcoholic spritz, which was really refreshing. We shared a pizza that was pretty good, and I ordered the black pepper and parmesan spaghetti. It was okay -- not bad, but nothing too memorable. Overall, we enjoyed our food, and our waiter was very nice and attentive. I'd recommend trying it out and definitely making a reservation.

We tried our first meal at Coltivare at their dinner service. Parking is located mainly streetside…read moreon White Oak. The interior is dimly lit and fairly packed. The service was... alright. Considering the casual upscale nature of the restaurant, we expected a bit more attention to the table in terms of checking in order additional dishes / drinks. The tables were also quite small and our table in particular was a bit uncomfortable to dine at. Food wise, we were impressed with everything but their pizza's. Their appetizers were solid, both pasta dishes were delicious, and flavor and portions were solid. Their pizza style is a thicker crust style and we weren't a fan of the duck pizza at all, and their pepperoni based pizza was fine. Not the biggest fan of their dough or crust. Their cavatelli was delicious!

Back at Zoa and it was perfect. Again! Had the couscous…read morebowl with lamb. There was ample amounts of both meat and grains. It comes with 6 toppings and sauce. So tasty! Service was top notch, just like last time. The employees were sweet and helpful with recommendations. The restaurant was very clean and the employees were very quick to clean tables.

Very very similar to cava in terms of flavor, style, and pricing, but I'm happy to support small…read morefamily owned businesses over large corporations. The highlight of the dish was definitely the egg potato salad - creamy yet not overly acidic or salty. Im taking away a star because the lamb was noticeably salty, and given the extra $ paid for it being the star of the dish, I cannot give full marks.

Went back to Moon Rabbit after 2 years and it was just about as I remembered - good ambiance,…read morefriendly staff, and high quality food. We shared the spring rolls, egg rolls, pho, and garlic shrimp - everything was great. They were also baby friendly and provided a high chair and helped adapt one of the entrees so that our toddler had a yummy meal too. Would definitely recommend and will come back sooner next time!

I've been several times and never disappointed. Excellent…read morefood - favorites are garlic butter shrimp vermicelli and salt and pepper squid. Service is great, friendly wait staff ready with suggestions The ambiance is beautiful but casual, very well lit during the day. There are 2 parking lots, the one across the streets is easier. Street parking is generally expected in the area so a lot was exciting.

Our service was outstanding and attentive with Stephanny. She's such an outstanding server ( second…read moretime) The food was fresh , inviting & the has creative takes on standards, like hummus and cheeseburgers. My friend who has multiple dietary challenges , stated that she felt so good after eating this food - unlike most restaurants. Kudos to the high quality ingredients

I've visited this location and the one in Austin several times. However, it has actually been a few…read moreyears since I last visited this location. The food is healthy and they have great options for vegans and vegetarians. They do have meat and fish options for those that want that. Tonight my husband and I had the edamame dumplings, market salad with salmon and the Margherita pizza. The dumplings were good but just like warm. Pizza was great! They make it with sourdough and the pizza sauce is light. The salad was good as well but I wouldn't say anything was uber exceptional today. The service was also pretty good and I say that because our waiter was a nice guy. It apparently was busier than usual and he was having a difficult time keeping up. He was still attentive but he just seemed distracted. We asked for water twice before he brought them. It also would have been nice if he had brought out salt and pepper for salad. That's it. All in all pretty decent experience. Price point can be a bit on the higher end. So I would make sure to use your Inkind app to save some money. :)