Cupcakes that melt in your mouth and they are vegan! Including their bread baked fresh every day. Their samosas- if you have not tried it, you are missing out! Our go to lunch spot that never disappoints. Just make sure you go early before all the delicious food sells out because it always does. Cash only, friendly, and a place to eat comfortable. You can mix and match every day and will always have a different meal. Tip their amazing business! read more

What would I do without Yelp. Seriously. I would have NEVER known about Govinda's had it not been for Yelp. The food was really good and for suchhh an amazing price!! ANDDD IT CAME WITH FREE DRINKS TOO!!! I came on a Tuesday when they were serving baked tofu filet's which were BOMBB. And the women serving the food was superrr friendly!! read more

Govinda's Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've been meaning to try this temple cafeteria for awhile but am not normally around the area during Monday-Friday lunchtimes. Now that I've tried it on a day off, I really wish this was near my work because it's a perfect midday meal/mental break type of place - affordable, quick, friendly and low-key. I split a $12 complete lunch and a $2 extra side with another person, and we were both full. The food has a home-cooked taste and seems free of excessive grease and salt that you sometimes get with commercial kitchens. Decor is simple but has a welcoming vibe. If you're put off from trying it only because you imagine sticking out among a crowd of robed hippie types, don't be. There was a variety of people from the community eating there and the guy serving our lunch was so beaming and friendly that it kind of made my day. read more

Delicious Indian food,Underneath Indian "hare krishna temple" filled with environment of true devotion and unconditional love by krishna devotees. Awesome Indian vegetarian food for a veggie freak like me. A couple of empty stomach can satisfy their hunger for less than $15. read more

Perfection. The food is amazing and the people are great. Only issue is eating too much! Best kind of problems anyone can have. Try the cheesecake!!!!!!!! A must have. read more

I've been wanting to eat at Govinda's for awhile, but since it's only open during the week from 12-3:30, I haven't been able to stop by until now. But I am sure glad I had the chance to today! Lunch is served cafeteria style and you have the option of tasting the whole menu or picking and choosing the items you want. You pay based on how many items you select. Everything was delicious and the portions are very generous. Most of the items were vegan and the staff is very friendly so you can ask any questions re: dietary restrictions or anything else. I'll definitely be back! read more

Govinda's Kitchen - The raisin bread seen on the side was incredible. - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow. Everything people said was true and even better. This was not just amazing vegetarian food in a fun fusion of Indian flavors and contemporary favorites but served in such a peaceful and fun environment. I will be back very soon for the delicious Chana masala, the mastery of eggplant dishes and everything else. read more

What a truly wonderful experience we had. Fantastic, clean and healthy food that fills you up for not a lot of money. The food has this great home cooked feel to it. You can tell it was made with a lot of love. I can't wait to come back next week! The staff here is incredibly friendly. They actually stopped us from spending $20 on two full menu meals by politely warning us that it would probably be too much food for us. They were so right about that as $10 will get you A LOT of food. Do yourself a favor and try this place out at least once! Bring a date and order the $10 full menu like we did. It will be enough for two people. Then make sure to grab one of their fantastic deserts. You will not be disappointed! read more

Absolutely off the charts. This is not only some of the best vegetarian food I've ever had, but some of the best food, period. I almost wish I could get married again so I could hire them to cater it. The prices here are moderate, but for the quality and quantity it's well worth it. Hare Krishna! read more

The vibe here creates an ambience of peace and harmony. And of course there is great food. All but two options were vegan. You have to get the samosa. I will be back when I visit Brooklyn. read more

Really amazing vegetarian and vegan fare in Downtown Brooklyn. For a few dollars, you will get more delicious vegan and vegarian food than you can eat. Very unpretentious and simple settings, very local. read more

Very tasty and all of this for $11. Felt very nourished after this meal. The Kitchori was interesting - glad I came on Monday! Thanks guys read more

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An oasis! At last a healthy, affordable and delicious 100% veggie and vegan lunch spot in this area!!! If anyone knows this section of Brooklyn it is a strange juncture off Flatbush and Nevin's where the healthiest things to eat are fried foods and soda - a veritable wasteland. Located in the lower level of the Hare Krsna temple, $8.00 gets you a complete lunch which includes a featured entree like baked ziti for example and a vegan choice like tofu in a cashew sauce, rice, soup of the day, two choices of vegetables, a salad, and a slice of fresh baked bread. The tea is complimentary. Extras are samosas, a pastry like triangle stuffed with potatoes and peas, kachoris stuffed with peas and chana dhal and cake which range in price somewhere between $2.00 and $5.00 an item. The only downside is that they are only open for lunch :( Hours from 11:30 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. Cash only. Take away or sit down. read more

Extremely affordable; homemade and delicious. This was a fantastic find on a cold a Friday afternoon. Don't skip dessert. While the bread looked bland it was sweet and wonderful. Juice was like tang and the soup tasted watery. Music and ambience a little headache producing, for me. But overall, pretty darn awesome. The main corses kept me full all day. A great value and cultural experience unlike any I've experienced. Apple pie worthy of return visits. Yum! Cheap! Outstanding cultural experience! Nice sampling of vegetarian food. read more

So cool! I love the vibe down in the basement! Everyone seems like a regular, asking the chef how she's doing, recipe advice, how to pronounce things. The rice and chick peas are delicious. I want to try the soups next time. I asked about the veggies and she made a joke about how they were just roasted veggies and not Indian at all. That's cool with me! The price cannot be beat. Make sure to grab some of the sesame carrot chutney (?) at the end of the line. Spicy and delicious. read more

Can't say enough good things about Govinda's. Contrary to some reviewers, I actually love the ambiance. There's beautiful, mellow music and a flower floating in a vase on each table. The walls are a vibrant shade of teal. Everyone I bring here loves it and the value can't be beat. My top spot in Brooklyn. read more

change in mgt and cooks has left this place not so good, really sorry to say since it filled a need with home cooked Indian food in a lovely atmosphere. Now the atmosphere is different, there are no crowds, and the eggplant parmesan was inedible. read more

$10 tray of food fed 2 adults and a toddler!! Solid Indian food everytime we visit. No elevator so we had to carry stroller downstairs.

Amazing! Cheap. Great Lunch Place. So wonderful. Good people, good hearts. And in a perfect location. Made my visit amazing. For sure going to come back! Remember it is cash only! read more

Love this place! food is so flavorful that makes me feel I can turn vegetarian.. and prices are very reasonable !!!! it gets packed during lunch but the customer service is always excellent no matter the rush read more

I have no idea how this restaurant is because I couldn't find it!! After walking up and down the block at least half a dozen times, I gave up. Is it closed? I have no idea. They really should get better signage. I was with a friend and she couldn't find it either. We gave up and ate somewhere else. read more

I've been interested in visiting Govinda's for years. It's in the basement of a Hari Krishna temple. Weird! It looks like the house of worship basements where I have attended low key bar mitzvah receptions. The food was not nearly as tasty as I was hoping. Many dishes were mushy, for example mushy rice, mushy green beans. The portions were large, so I did waste a lot of food, sorry. If you are hungry, yet not picky, a vegetarian, and have a limited budget, this would be a sensible place to eat. read more

The food is strictly okay. It might appeal to the palate of westerners but for Indian who have grown up on spicy and flavorful food, this will be a definite let-down. I wasnt expecting great things with the place since its in the basement of the Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple. The place was pretty neat and clean and quiet enough to enjoy your lunch. The price is right and the woman serving the food is polite. The food is not bad, but I am pretty sure the people who have grown up on the real Indian food, will not like it. read more

The is my fast food dream come true. I love the whole concept. Cash only, basement of a temple, no-fuss, straight forward vegetarian buffet served by the temple people with spiritual music playing in the background. I go for the full meal, which for someone who eats a lot, is a lot of food. That includes rice, several dishes, bread, salad, soup. It's only opened weekday lunch time. When I'm in the area for a work-related training, I always make the 10 min walk over. Totally worth it. read more

Such yummy food for such an amazing price. We shared a lunch plate and enjoyed every bite. We will most definitely be back soon for another awesome lunch special! Xo Lala and Ash (IG: @lalaandash) read more

Good, cheap, & healthy for body & soul. The good is not of you're looking for authentic indian fare, the spices are a bit dulled to accommodate the mostly non Indian patrons. Still it's good, and everything is made there including the bread 3 food choices & a slice of the amazingly delicious raspberry lemon cheesecake ran me $10. & I had to pack a to go bag. The meals are set at $3, $5, $7, & $10 comes with fresh baked bread, chutneys, lemonade on tap or water. And the service is friendly. read more

When you realize where the door is to this place (I can't remember if it's push or pull) but do both just in case. Then go downstairs and into the cafeteria. There you will find a very nice, very attractive lady who will explain everything on the menu to you in a soothing, appetite-building voice. At least I did, and if you don't then I'm sorry. Besides all that, the food is great, all vegan, minimal soy or other fake vegan crap and you can tell it was made with care...maybe not love, but definitely care. The place is chill with a few older folks, veteran-like. It was dimly lit and relaxed. A great place to meet a friend for lunch and good conversation. I certainly will be returning. read more

this is the best food in this neighborhood. I've been coming here for years and never have I been disappointed (except when they run out of something cuz like cmonnn I love it and I'm hungry, y'all). Their breaded tofu cutlets with this amazing sauce, mmm legit salivated at the moment. The price is oh so right, I'd like them to cater my event aka my lunch everyday. I'm not a vegetarian and this place still rules. I love the cafeteria/bowling alley/skating rink atmosphere and the awesomely diverse group of folks who eat here. You walk up to the line and ask the nice lady what they've got today and pick your poison. You literally can't go wrong. Straight up, its 7pm and I'm already planning my day tomorrow around going to get lunch here. Walk in through the door and down the stairs and you won't get hare krishna'd. (jk these folks are very giving and sweet). read more

Great food & friendly staff. A lot of vegetarian options here & it's like home made food. It ll be hard to find another place like this ! Highly recommended ! read more

This place's food is DELICIOUS! I ate like a pig and didn't break my wallet. Everything tasted very fresh and was very well-prepared. The eggplant parm was amazing. The Indian options were great too, and extremely flavorful. The line can get long, but moves pretty quickly. The seating area is just like my high school cafeteria, except the tables are round instead of rectangular. There are a few smaller, rectangular tables for small groups or folks dining solo. I will return! read more

Really surprising find. Upon first glace, it was just an open room with a lady standing behind a makeshift buffet serving food. However, once served, the weird atmosphere was redeemed by the food. Not what I expected at all but was cheap and delicious. read more

Food is incredible, portions are great, and the people are kind. You can't beat this wholesome vegetarian restaurant in the basement of a temple. read more

So delicious and all vegetarian! Absolutely loved it. The full meal is so much good you can easily share. Although I didn't and almost ate everything just because it was delicious. read more

This is my favorite place for a healthy and satisfying weekday lunch. The seating area is a very clean basement hall, and the staff always plays soothing chanting melodies to accompany the warm chatter of others enjoying their vegetarian feasts. The eggplant parmigiana dish served on Thursday is better than most "Italian" restaurants and costs a fraction. Also, their desserts are absolutely amazing. I recommend getting the full meal, $12 for a bunch of main dishes from the fresh buffet, dessert, and a drink read more

Quality wholesome food expertly prepared and still at a decent $$. I remember paying $4.00 for lunch... In a temple so food has extra karma. Try it. Pass on the grease pots that all taste the same and call themselves "Indian Food." read more

Found this place on Yelp and so glad I did! Food is so good, will definitely be back again!

This place is AMAZING!!! The food is GREAT!! The prices are fantastic!! The staff is AWESOME!!! I had water, two salads, soup and a full meal for $11 and they have free juice in a cup if you drink juice. So yummy!! I had the cheesecake...OMG..yummers!! The guy told me that the "crust" is made from cupcakes. DELICIOUS!! read more

A healthy island in a sea of pizza and fried food. Cheap vegetarian food, pretty good. Friendly folks running the place.

So, it has been years since I entered this place. Went today with a coworker and immediately felt at home. Great atmosphere for a relaxing meal. Amazingly friendly staff. Huge portions. I am always a bit nervous going out to lunch in uniform but not even a second glance. Will be back more often. HARE BOL! read more

Having just started working in the area, I have been looking for healthy & cheap options for lunch. So when one of my co-workers kept raving about the tofu filets at Govinda's, I had to check it out. She was right to rave - the food here is excellently and lovingly prepared. I have been twice, both times on a Tuesday when they do the tofu filets (which ARE delicious btw) and they give you a tasty little sauce to dip them in if you like. The sides I have tried so far were a mix of zucchini, brocolli and peppers, cabbage & potatoes, kale and eggplant & potatoes. All of them were great. For $7 they give you a lunch that will satisfy but not leave you in a coma at your desk! read more