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Govinda Restaurant

4.5 (16 reviews)
Open 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Emily G.

How can you beat seven unique Indian dishes/sides for $7? You can't! The place was very nice and clean and the two people working were very kind. I love not knowing exactly what I'm getting and having a different experience every time! I also like that they focus on giving back and feeding the homeless. Great people and great food! Will definitely be back! Make sure to bring cash as they are cash only for now!

02/11/22's Thali consisting of: Lentils, rice, roti, okra, potatoes, fried veggie patty, and a dessert (unsure of the names on the last two)
Jack M.

Inconspicuously situated within a row house in the Carver neighborhood hides one of the best Indian restaurants in RVA! Govinda is a quick service vegan/vegetarian restaurant associated with the Krishna House directly behind it. Their menu consists of a daily changing plate (Thali) as well as various side dishes (Huge fan of the samosas!). On the day I visited, the thali was lentils, rice, okra, potatoes, roti, some sort of fried vegetable patty, and this rice pudding/porridge with raisins for dessert(Not sure on the names of the last two items, sorry!), all spiced to perfection and all for only 7$!! I opted to take mine home, but there's a few tables available for indoor dining if you so choose! The older gentleman who rang up my order got my food out in only a few minutes and was super friendly as well! It's hard to find such a wholesome meal for so cheap, and I felt extremely satisfied with my food after eating. They do a great community outreach program and donate tons of meals to the local homeless population, so it's lovely knowing that the money is going towards a great cause! Their hours are a little odd (5-8 pm every day except Saturday) but They've started accepting debit/credit and have a few parking spaces available at the building. Can't urge people to eat there enough!

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2 years ago

Excellent food. Excellent mission. Friendly folks. I encourage everyone to support their work.

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3 years ago

Best place ever so yummy and vegan and the service is great !! drinks are 1$ and the plates are 9$ and they give student discounts ?!!!

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2 years ago

this place rocks :) awesome owners. support small businesses! their stuff is all home made and well priced. these guys rule o

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3 years ago

This place is SO delicious and the service is impeccable. Can't believe I haven't gone sooner.

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