My colleague and I were driving back from a work trip towards the SLC airport and we stopped in at Govinda's. Each items on their buffet was wholesome AND delicious. Understand and accept a) that it's a vegetarian buffet, b) you can get a completely balanced meal with all the protein and nutrients you need, and c) you don't have to be Hare Krishna to enjoy their buffet. We showed up there at about 5 PM. The people working there were very nice and welcoming. I recommend the halvah--which is a wheat-based dessert dish. It was sweet and delicious with a pleasant thick texture (like clumpier cream-of-wheat). Everything in their salad bar looked so fresh, and they put out some honeydew that they told me they grew there. I thought I'd give it a try, though I dislike honeydew in general--but the color was so vibrant and it looked juicy. It was unlike any honeydew I've ever tasted; the grocery store honeydew is trash compared to what they were serving. It literally tasted like honey. It was a small but varied buffet. The mung bean soup was bright and tangy--so good. There was something that was either pan-fried yucca or sweet potato; whatever it was was starchy but kind of sweet. I kept going back to the halvah. Outside there were llamas, peacocks, trees, parrots, a koi pond. The people working there welcomed us to walk around, hang out, visit their service (which started at 6, but we declined), to do whatever we wanted to relax. It was a great way to decompress and eat a healthy, nutritious meal while traveling. read more

Govinda's Buffet - Everything on the salad bar was vibrant, fresh, and delicious. - Vegetarian Near Me - Spanish Fork, Utah

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We came for the temple and got some food! Yummy authentic Indian food. All the spices and every flavor you could imagine. You cold smell it first. It was like a feast for all your senses! Everyone was so kind and helpful and willing. We will be going back for sure. read more

Five stars for a cultural experience and an introduction to Hinduism and their Supreme God Krishna. ‍ How often can you visit a temple in Utah County and eat in their cafeteria without needing a temple recommend? Food selection is 3 stars if you are vegan, zero stars if you're looking for protein. Serve yourself humbly buffet style but the staff are super peaceful and friendly. They close early so getting there by 5:15 pm is recommended so you can check out the temple upstairs after dinner. read more

Govinda's Buffet - Krishna Temple - Vegetarian Near Me - Spanish Fork, Utah

Not your usual restaurant experience; feels more down to earth, more affordable, more home grown. They had produce from the garden in the salad bar with a range of vegetarian dishes. Some were better than others but they all felt healthy and left you feeling well. Would definitely come again. read more

We were traveling through the area looking for food around. Saw this place on yelp and decided to give it a try. At first we thought we got lost, because it does not look like business area, just a nice temple. Buffet is located in side the gift shop. It is very small but decent flavor. $10 per adult and $5 for kids. People are very friendly inside. Since it is a buffet within the temple, noise level is very low. Luckily my kids are ok at that moment. read more

Govinda's Buffet - a view of a large building - Vegetarian Near Me - Spanish Fork, Utah

The food was good! The service is minimal as it is a buffet, but the people working there were still very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance, well, it's not perfect, I'd say 5 on a 0-10 scale. In all, I look forward to going back! read more

food good atmosphere good price. not really the kind of place you expect to find in Spanish fork but I'm glad it's there

Great restaurant. Came here with my friend and the lady charged us $10 for a Buffett. It's a really cool temple at the top of the hill with amazing views. The front-desk lady was really friendly. They have some religious ceremonies at the top that can you participate in. Apparently all the vegetables are grown locally on the property. A great vegetarian option in the midst of cattle country. read more

Friendly service and delicious food! My husband and I have been meaning to eat here for a while and we are so glad that we did. The lunch buffet is only $10/ adult and is delicious. We saw people walking llamas as we pulled up to the temple. There were two beautiful parrots inside. They were asking people to wash hands before going to the buffet which I appreciated. There was a good assortment of food. I believe one of the dishes was curried daal and another was Chana masala. There was a delicious sweet dessert that was kind of like a bread pudding with dried cherries. We really enjoyed it and will be returning soon. read more

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Wonderful setting. Located inside a very sacred Krishna Temple. Food prepared with love, devotion, generosity, and abundance. Very healing for the mind and soul. The food itself is wonderful, I tried all of the offerings. My favorite is the Saag Paneer. Thank you to the temple workers who prepare this wonderful meal each day. read more

We drove up from So Cal and stopped over for a vegan/ vegetarian option and the food was absolutely amazing!They had a wide variety of options to choose from and the food was super tasty. Everyone that worked at the place was friendly and even sat down with us for a nice chat. I would really recommend this spot to anyone seeking an awesome vegan or vegetarian spot. read more

I love Govinda's! I first tried their food in Eugene Oregon, and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw another one was so close to my new home town. It's $10 for all you can eat, and the woman running the restaurant came and gave us some delicious bread to try on top of our meals! All three of us loved our meals. We'll come back for sure :) read more

Fantastic and healthy and fresh food. The food was delicious and made with love. Hare Krishna. The temple is beautiful and true to feed all people with devotion read more

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Great vegetarian food in the restaurant. We loved stopping by. The gift shop is worth a visit too.

Great value for very tasty wholsome Indian food in a restaurant located in a Temple surrounded by a beautiful park with animals (parrots, peacocks, lamas) and pond with a koi fish. read more

Govinda's Buffet - Vegeterian buffet - Vegetarian Near Me - Spanish Fork, Utah

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$10 vegan buffet, need I say more? In the bottom of the Krishna temple, surrounded by mountains and alpacas (or llamas?) with light streaming in, this place is the best way to get full on a meatless stomach in Utah county, possibly the whole state. read more

This place is delicious fresh and the grounds are amazing. Healthy unexpected food option in paradise.

Atmosphere is very uncomfortable, staff was not friendly or welcoming, and the food was not very good. Price is cheap but wouldn't recommend going here. Theres better Indian food in the area read more

Great vegetarian food with plenty of options and delicious taste. Definitely a must go!

Delicious vegetarian food! Loved all of the options :) would definitely come back again!

Came here on the way to park city last Saturday and today on the way to back to California. I love the yellow squash, lentils and the green peas with cheese. I wish I lived near here. I'd be back every week. read more

We stopped at the Temple on our way into Salt Lake City. We decided to have lunch there at the buffet. It was delicious. The food was fresh, all vegetarian and some of it made with vegetables from the garden as the lady that prepares the food informed us. Authentic. Definitely stop by to check it out! read more

Great vegetarian indian food cooked in house with a few ingredients grown on site. AYCE for only $8 with quality matching places charging $16+. Only complaint is menu changes daily and they lacked naan on the day we came. Also wish the plates and plasticware wasn't disposable. Food is served in a temple that is lovely to visit. read more

Delicious clean and affordable. All in a beautiful space with very friendly people. Perfect way to break up a drive on I-15 and get a healthy break from the greasy spoon. Would definitely come again when in the area! read more

Amazing vegetarian buffet at a great price. The atmosphere transports you to another part of the world. Staff are very friendly and attentive. read more

It's very healthy comfort food. They had quite a few options. The temple itself is a nice visit. Kids will enjoy the llamas and peacocks too. read more

Not a fan of all veggie dishes... And yet they claim to be vegetarian but they have these wanna be be tasting weird nuggets of fake meat in each of their dishes it's so funny to me that these tree huggers vegetarians and vegans are against meat but they want a taste just like meat... I could never understand these type of people ever...it's laughable to me ...if you hate something so bad why do you try to mimic what we as carnivores eat? seriously think about it? They had cheap paper plates that made the food like not even staying on the plate... it was weird ...had to use the bowls and plastic spoons and forks and some old lady there came in complaining about the food about the music the employees and what they're doing wrong.. she's just not a very nice person I don't know who she is a manager or what? but when she had the nerve to come to my table and argue with me about religion and how her Indian temple is the great and only and there is a God there... She was all defensive and argumentative and I was just trying to enjoy my lousy vegetarian food lol why would I want to be a part of your religion when you're so negative and unhappy if your religion was right wouldn't you be a happy pleasant person? Just saying.... whatever weird experience this place is strange. read more

The food here is amazing. It is so fresh and flavorful. You can eat as much as you'd like and prices are extremely fair. During the week it is $8 for adults and $4 for kids. After Sunday service, it is $3. There is salad, lots of vegetables, rice, and several main dishes. This is my favorite place for vegetarian offerings. I know that vegetarian food can have a bad reputation, but the food here is so incredible. You won't even miss the meat. read more

a very affordable and DELICIOUS meal in a surreal setting. a very calm and nourishing vibe makes the incredible food a wonderful experience. bring the family! read more