Ahimsa

Tucked away on a quiet street in Murray Hill, Ahimsa was a pleasant surprise in food and atmosphere. We’re not vegetarians and there were so many things we wanted to try. Great for gluten free diets. We had a bottle of wine, samosas, onion pakoras, alu gobi, naan bread and an enormous dosa filled with a delicious mushroom, potato and onion filling. The staff were so nice and accommodating!

Amazing Food ! Pure Veg Restaurant ! Little Bit Overpriced ! Fast Service ! Digital Menu Card ! We tried following :- 1. Dal Tadka - 3/5 2. Paneer Makhani - 4/5 3. Garlic Naan - 5/5 4. Butter Naan - 5/5 5. Masala Chai - 4/5 ( Good Tea) 6. Lemonade - Taste Good 7. Batata Vada - 5/5 (A Must Try)

This is my go-to Indian spot in Midtown. The food is always delicious, fresh, and consistently well-prepared every time I visit. The staff are incredibly kind and thoughtful, and the ambience is inviting, relaxing, and elegantly designed. Always a great experience.

I would give Ahimsa more stars if I could! Rightfully named after the most important yogic principle, this vegetarian/vegan Indian restaurant is top-tier in quality & service. This evening I had the samosa appetizer which came with two delicious chutneys for dipping. For my entree I had the masala dosa, which was the best I’ve had outside of India. 10/10 would highly recommend, it is a healthy portion with a huge amount of bread, a big serving of sambar, coconut & tamarind (?) chutney. Stellar. The ambiance was pleasant: tidy & inviting, menus come on tablets which is nice. The waitstaff were very sweet & accommodating (it was a Saturday evening at prime time & I was dining solo which I understand could be disappointing for staff). Nonetheless, they were very accommodating, welcoming & provided great service. Thank you, Ahmisa, I will be back! Ram Ram 🙏

I travelled Newyork first time n had a lunch with my son and husband @Ahimsa. I was so happy to see the strict Jain food (No roots) in Newyork....Food prepared by Chefs are from Nepal n they did a good job.... Excellent food ....We had ordered methi malai matar , chana masala, tandoori roti, lachchha parantha.... They had served rice too...everything was perfect n spice level was medium ...Staff is very supportive n helpful....Price is little bit up but one should visit Ahimsa for vegetarian choice n esp Jain food requirements...Thanks for helping me out to get a tasty food in Newyork.

Excellent vegetarian food! A must-visit in NYC for anyone craving real Indian street food taste.

delicious food and sweet staff. the meal was very filling and my family enjoyed it!

Fantastic Indian restaurant! They only serve vegetarian food but it’s seriously good. Service was top notch as well. We had to wait for the table for a bit but they were very accommodating. The only problem we had was with the spice levels. We ordered everything medium level spicy but it was more on the higher-end of the heat spectrum than the rest of the places. So if you don’t want spicy or want the least amount of spice, just go for mild. But food was still amazing.

Delicious food and warm ambiance with excellent service! The menu is extensive and the chef prepared our food to order and got it to us piping hot. Sauces were particularly well done! Can wait to go back.

We had chinese Masala noodles. It was good. Spicy. :) We ordered Kala Channa . Rice Portion was too small. We had butter naan it was good Pure vegetarian restaurant. Good Service

Overall: C // 3 stars Not my area of expertise for sure, but Ahimsa appears to cater toward a more upscale take on Indian cuisine, featuring a large menu of items accommodating a large set of dietary choices. The prices do push toward the pricey side, but I did find the flavors to be much more constrained and palette friendly compared to some more bold takes. The paper thin dosa was great as the sheer size makes the meal that much more fun, and go with the chutney very well. Other items such as Idli is very disagreeable to my tastes as it tastes like a dry ball of flour reminiscent of the American and German definition of a dumpling. Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 3 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

Always great service they have some amazing Indian food options. Also one of the few spaces in New York that serve jain food. It's a very chill spot.

Ordered Misal Pav, good in taste and spicy as expected. Farsan and Onion were too little for the curry quantity. Bread was crisp, and packing was good.

Fabulous service, nice and clean serene ambience with nice music amazing vegan mango lassi and delicious chana masala

Lovely spot for authentic, delicious Indian food that caters to a wide range of allergies and dietary preferences. I was THRILLED to get a chance to eat gluten-free samosas - even my partner who's not gluten-free very much enjoyed them. The servers were knowledgeable and kind, and the food was fresh. I can't wait to return!

Came here with a friend on a Sunday evening, and made a reservation in advance on OpenTable, although we didn't really need one because there were enough empty tables when we arrived. The tables are located in the back of the restaurant, and it was pretty spacious and nicely decorated. Weirdly enough, the ceiling lights did go off at one point for about 30 seconds while we were eating, and then the air conditioner also started up, even though it was in the middle of winter... The service was great, everyone who came by our table was very friendly. It was also neat that they had digital menus on tablets (speaking of which, the menu is pretty extensive). We ordered a Chana Masala curry which came with rice, a Paneer Masala dosa, and Chaat Samosa. The Chaat Samosa was my favorite dish. I do wish the dosa had been hotter when it arrived, and the Chana Masala was so-so. I would come back to try other things including the chai!

Everything was yummy. I did call again to find out if they sold wine. The AI answering service told me no, but you can BYOB and pay a corking fee. So we brought two bottles. Walked in and saw a full bar. No biggie, just AI not being 100% accurate. Food was great, service and decor too. We'll be back

Really tasty food, but the service was a little chaotic. I came with a larger group so we ordered family style for the table and our food came before they even finished taking drink orders (and a few also got lost in the process).

Came here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't sure how an Indian restaurant could be vegan and vegetarian based, but there was a lot of options. I got the tofu in the spicy chili sauce and it was delicious. The tofu was so well cooked and spiced that it didn't taste nor feel like tofu. I got the hottest spice available for the sauce but I did think it could have been hotter, but still delicious. Service was very quick and beyond friendly. The restaurant itself has such a nice back room for dining and is so clean and aesthetically pleasing. I definitely would come back!

came here for dosa and found decent dosa. i probably just ordered the wrong thing wanting to try something new but wasn't all that impressed by the paneer bhurji dosa. the paneer was tasteless despite the green peppers and onions and missed any spice or spiciness i was looking forward to. the onion tomato garlic uttappam, on the other hand, slapped. the sambar, coconut chutney and tomato chutney on the side were great too. tried the salty lassi and also wasn't a huge fan service is nice and seating area is beautiful.

Came here for a late dinner double date as we were craving Indian food, and it really hit the spot! They have a wide array of vegetarian and vegan Indian classics. The menu is presented on an iPad which was interesting. I tried the kadai paneer masala (which tasted like a chicken tikka masala with paneer instead of chicken). The flavors were incredible. I also tried some of my partner's Hakka noodles with vegetables (Manchurian), which was filling and had delish. The interior is clean and decor was aesthetically pleasing. Service was kind and they let us stay past the official closing time.

Stumbled into this simple but classy little restaurant in the heart of midtown. The interiors are welcoming, the menu is incredibly diverse drawing on everything from Indian street food staples to the rarer South Indian snacks, served with aplomb and portion controlled on modern dinnerware. And if you like me trust in the wisdom of ethic crowds, you are certainly validated as the locals seem to throng here! Couldn't do justice to the variety as i was on a quick solo sojourn but hope to be back to try more!

Vegetarian and kosher, perfect for our teen visitor. It was a hot day and we got water as soon as we were seated. Teen liked the vegetable korma and took some home, which he ate for breakfast the next morning! Cold! Okay, wouldn't be my choice but he was happy with it so who am I? lol Hubs had chana saag, his go-to in an Indian restaurant. I ordered a vegetable uttapam. I've had bigger ones, but it tasty enough and served with lentil soup and 2 dipping sauces. We will definitely consider going here again when we're nearby and wanting Indian food. There are dosas on the menu and I'd like to try them.

The hubby is craving Indian food tonight. Nice interior in the back dining room. The front looks like a counter and carry out spot. We started off with Gobi Manchurian, crispy, Mulligatawny soup, paper sada dosa, plain mung sada dosa, chickpea salad, yellow dal lentil, Chana masala, both spicy. $104.44. Service was so-so. Cleanup and food kept coming out. We did need a second table next to ours, since we have a lot of food coming. I noticed our waitress has had someone she's been speaking to the entire time we have been here. My husband wouldn't drink his water from his poured glass, because the waitress grabbed it from the top of the glass as she moved it around. :/ The going is definitely crispy, bit I have yet to get any cauliflower, it's all breading for the most part. Not what we were expecting at all. The pieces are all quite small, which could be why it's all breading only? It all tastes like crispy, burnt battered bits. These are the bits that we don't ever fight over at the end of our Gobi apps. The dal lentil is thick and creamy. It's decent. The Chana masala is pretty good, the flavor is quite intense here from the curries, good heat too. The paper dosa and the mung dosa came out well after all of the rest of our food was out, usually they would come out first and towards the beginning of our meal. The chick pea salad is good. Has a nice tart and fresh dressing to it. Nice garnish enhancement with the cilantro. The veggies are all nicely diced up too. The lentil is quite good, flavorful. The lentil is smooth and pureed, no chunks of lentils at all. It's a comforting soup. The paper dosa is nice and crunchy, it's huge. The mung bean is significantly darker and drier than the paper dosa. Glad we tried the mung bean, but not for me. The dal lentil, Gobi, Chana masala and dosa and mung bean dosa are quite a bit more expensive here than what we would normally pay at home. We usually pay maybe $7 for dosa. The other dishes are usually around $10 at most when we go to most Indian restaurants, anywhere else. Food was 3.5. Service was about a 2. I don't think we have ever spent over $100 for two is of at an Indian restaurant, ever.

Lovely Indian Restaurant serving mouthwatering vegetarian and vegan dishes . Nice atmosphere and great service.

Ahimsa is a warm & pleasant Indian restaurant. The moment you enter the dining hall, it's subtle yet thoughtful Indian contemporary decor will settle you down. Servers, very gracious & on point present an iPad menu with a delightful choice of Indian dishes from street food to North Indian curries, South Indian dosas and desserts- there's a dish for everyone. I tried their Sada Dosa & it was absolutely lip-smacking and delicious. Perfectly cooked and sambar spiced & portioned appropriately with two chutneys. Prices are more or less at par with NYC standards although some appetizers seem overpriced. Definitely gonna give Ahimsa another shot!

It was okay. Not bad, but nothing to write home about either. The sada dosa was good, the sambar was good, the beer was good. The servers were friendly. But, in the sea of Indian restaurants in Manhattan, nothing stood out as exceptional. This might have something to do with the menu being a catch-all Indian menu, with both North and South dishes. Also, the cash and credit card rates were a bit unnecessary; it's not a gas station. They should just charge a standard price point for all their meals.

Only went once, had dinner with a friend: nice options, ambiance, service. Enjoyed everything we ordered. Looking forward to checking them out again.

Every bite offered flavor combinations I'll remember for years. The food combines traditional and novel flavors. Workers deliver exceptional attention during all my meals. Their kitchen excels daily. Their service impresses regularly. Their pricing remains fair. I can honestly say this place is amazing.

came on Friday night for dinner since i had a major craving for dosa. this spot absolutely hit the spot. we enter and theyre playing the most wholesome indian music - was such a cute vibe for a friday evening. we order a chaat for the table and it was spicy but delicious - definitely enough to share between 4 people since entrees are huge you dont need too much food. i ordered the cheese massla dosa and it was a looot of food i couldnt finish - but it came so warm and fresh with all the chutneys and potato - so delicious and the cheese was a nice extra touch to make it extra good def would come back because theyre food is good and service is incredibly nice!

I'm so happy to have found somewhere that accommodates Jain people's particular food restrictions. My parents and I came to this restaurant and were so pleasantly surprised by the beautiful interior. There was a full-blown Jain menu that offered a variety of North/South Indian food that could be made without onion/garlic/root vegetables, and it was arguably just as good if not better than the regular menu. Gobi manchurian - a bit oily, chewy, wasn't my favorite of what we tried but still a solid option Plain naan - sooo good! Wasn't overly thick or doughy - just right! Chana masala - really similar to homemade, which is why I liked it Bhindi masala - my favorite, super flavorful and cooked through properly Palak paneer - Another hit! All the food was really consistent. If you'd like the dishes to be spicy, make sure to specify that because they keep all the dishes on the mild side. As we were there the place was buzzing with people - they even said they could deliver outside their regular area if needed. Their customer service was wonderful, but it did take them a minute for the food to come out. It was worth the wait! Thoroughly recommend if you're around Murray Hill!

We ordered vada and samosa chaat as appetizers which were good. The dosas were not good, super bland, both the dosa itself and the filling. To make it worse, there is a 3% credit card fee no matter the amount, but they don't advertise this. They just have a sign in the front that says minimum credit card order is $20. They have it in super small font on the menu, but still not very visible. What decently sized NYC restaurant charges for a credit card? I would not recommend

Ahimsa is the principle of non violence, famously adopted by King Ashoka in India long long ago. Does this restaurant live up to it's name? Yep. It's a nice spot and the server was very attentive. It's veg and both my friend and I survived the meal. But did it leave a lasting impression on me? Will I dream of going back to savor those delights? The Chaat was tasty but it was cold. Cold like a day in Antarctica. No, this is not how Chaat is served. The bhindi masala--well, I can't say I will be wishing I'd brought those left overs home tonight. And the veg jalfrezi? A lot of vegetables came to the party but let's say they just weren't wearing their Sunday best. I'm sorry Ahimsa. I wanted to sing your praises but the food just didn't do it for me. Maybe next time.

The food was delicious and I would give 5 stars for the taste. We ordered Gobi Manchurian, Malai Kofta, and chili cheese naan. I have never had that much cheese in naan before and it was so delicious. The issue I had was that the Gobi Manchurian was the price of a meal, but only came in the rice size container instead of the meal size container. I would knock two stars off, but the food was just so good, I will only remove one star.

Delicious !! Yes, you should dine here. They also offer take-out. I don't know if they deliver, so call. I was originally going to the restaurant that used to be in this location, which was the much-loved Sons of Thunder, for a yummy, fresh poke bowl, but that is how I learned that SOT had sadly closed, and NOW AT 204 East 38th is Ahimsa, a lovely Indian restaurant , and after reading Yelp reviews, and seeing PHOTOS, I took the plunge and went inside for lunch. MY LUNCH WAS DELISH!!! See my photos and my check-in, too. I asked the server if there were any lunch specials. Today is Thursday, (a weekday) and the server said "The Chef's Selection Lunch Special", ($14.99), which consisted of spinach/potato, chickpeas in yummy sauce, rice, Mung salad, and a piece of warm Naan bread. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS !!! Please see my photos. I appreciated the tray the food was served in because it had individual sections and the portion size was no-guilt portion size, meaning it was filling, yet not a feeling of eating too much. PERFECT!!! And DELICIOUS !! Next time, I shall have to try dessert! I have my eye in the rice pudding. This location is close to NYU MEDICAL OFFICES, as well as NYU's RUSK INSTITUTE. The skylight is still there. I always loved it. And the decor and atmosphere is calming and civilized. I had meant to take more photos of the pretty artwork, but you can see some of it in my photos. Enjoy! I definitely recommend Ahimsa Indian Restaurant !

Delicious! I am obsessed. So light, not too salty, was considerate about our allergies. Loved our vegan curries. The seasoning was perfection. Unlike many Indian restaurants who offer vegan and gf dishes that end up being too oily and salty, these were light and eay to digest and just amazingly perfect. I want to be a regular customer; our delivery person was amazing!

The restaurant is 10-15 mins walk from Times Square/ Broadway. It's completely authentic Indian cuisine having South Indian food to North Indian curries. It tastes like home cooked food. There's a separate Jain menu. The decor is nice and spacious. Their menus are in form of tablets which is cool for an Indian restaurant.

Great food! Calm ambiance. Attentive and kind staff. Food came out quickly. Everything was wonderful.

Fantastic Jain food. Parents loved it as well. Came here twice in 4 days during my trip to NY. Paneer Malai, Methi matar malai and Yellow dal (everything Jain) were tasty. The only non-Jain item we ordered was garlic naan and it was yummm! If you plan on visiting this restaurant just make sure you have enough time because the service is slow even on weekdays.

I got delivery from Ahimsa and it was delicious!!! I LOVE that they have so many clearly labeled vegan options. The Masala Dosa was very good- of course with delivery there is only so much you can do to keep the texture the same as it would be served fresh in the restaurant. Serving was large and definitely enough for two people. I ate half the 2nd day, air fried, and it was really good as well. Great flavor and love the potato filling I also got the Tofu Kofta- WOW!! Delicious. This has to be one of my favorite Indian dishes I've had. Flavor of the curry is so good- creamy & flavorful, but not too "heavy". Love the tofu kofta balls as well. I will definitely get this dish again. I will definitely order again from Ahimsa or try to go in person!! Delicious :)

Food was incredible Bebe would have expected to find one of my favorite restaurants here

Our takeout order consisted of many vegan things to share because we couldn't decide. ALL WERE DELICIOUS! The order came promptly and perfectly packaged and was totally accurate. Will definitely be in my rotation from now on. I make a mean tofu saag myself, but this is so much easier ;) Oh, and not sure if this happens every time, but the food came in a gorgeous reusable tote bearing the important Ahimsa message. Love it! So savory, special, scrumptious!

The food was delicious and flavorful but it's pretty pricey for the portions! I also didn't appreciate the fact that the waiter took away our remainder of alu gobi without asking if we wanted to finish or take it to go, but I guess I should have been more assertive about it.

I have always done takeout from Ahimsa, so I cannot comment on the decor service and ambiance. I generally order vegetarian dishes which I fell are very expensive considering the portion ( received the same size container of rice) and everything else is a la carte. Most Indian restaurants provide you with small containers of cucumber yogurt. chutney, and some seeds. The bread was an add on as well. I will say the food I have ordered from Ahimsa has been consistently delicious and I am happy they are in my neighborhood.

This has to be the best in the end Restaurant I've been to in the city, Amazing food, and great service! We definitely come back.

First pit stop on our new york trip was Ahmisa... Awesome ambience, helpful team and good food... Everything was upto the mark. We were a big group of 19 and still the service was awesome. Everything was top notch except the lemon rice. The lemon rice was too sour for our taste. The server was kind enough to offer complimentary kheer in lieu of the sour lemon rice... Overall excellent place... worth a visit....

I have eaten at this restaurant multiple times over the years. I went again today and order what I usaally have, medu vada and sada paper dosa. The food has changed. it used to be so good I could not get enough of it but today it was bland.... like it lacked salt and all round flavor. I hope its an off day.

They have incredible food and great service. I love the chana saag, daal, and all dishes. Definitely come here!

Good food for vegetarians! Good Variety with balanced spices . Recommended if you are in the area .

Food and service were not the best but good enough for a random night restaurant pick. Enjoyed the chaat appetizer the most.

I finally made it to Ahimsa after years of waiting and hearing fabulous reviews from family and friends! The ambiance and the service were great, but the food....the food was phenomonal! Every item was thoughtfully crafted and plated. It was an amazing experience and I can't wait to go back again. They have a wonderful variety of jain, vegan and gluten-free items that makes it easier to bring families with different dietary restriction. If you haven't already, you should totally give it a try! Dinal.

Very nice Indian restaurant in NYC. Completely vegetarian and very vegan friendly (I am mostly vegan), the food was delicious and staff was kind. The atmosphere is calm so it is a nice place to go and have a conversation and taste Indian food. I have been there twice, tried the dosa and also their lunch special (sort of a Thali) and I liked them both. The masala dosa I would have cooked the potato filling a bit differently but that's just a matter of taste

Best Indian food. Excellent service. Very good ambiance. We were here for dinner on Raksha Bandhan and they surprised us with laddoos and coconut burfi.

Ahimsa is a great Indian vegetarian restaurant on the East side! While maintaining a traditional menu, they also incorporate elegant modern elements such as tofu options and vegan options. They specify the allergens as well! The food was bursting with flavor, spice, and heat. Make sure to let them know the spice level before ordering! My favorite item was the Gobi Manchurian, which was fried to perfection. The dishes tasted fresh, portions were perfect, and the vibe is like a calm suburban Indian restaurant with an elegant atmosphere. Will definitely be going back regularly!

Came here on a Thursday for lunch with a friend. The outdoor seating area was pretty empty when we arrived. I got the masala dosa with mushrooms (4/5). the dosa was solid, and I wish it had even more mushrooms. Next time I'd also ask it to have a stronger kick. I would be down to come back to try more of their dosas and other dishes. The service was also nice, which was appreciated.

My family and dined here on 5/4. We had reservations for my a birthday party of 6. The service was horrible. There were only two unseasoned servers with a room packed of guests. By the time my husband's food finally came out after asking both servers twice the rest of us were done eating. To add to the experience the spice levels of his food were way too spicy (he order mild) after 27 minutes of waiting for it ( were Indian so we understand spice levels) Many items were forgotten such as the naan and two portions of rice. Coming from the f&b world I can give a lot of leniency when it's a full house on a Saturday afternoon but there was no sense of urgency or apologies. We felt like we were bothering the servers by asking for our food. My mother in law was looking forward to coming here for a while and unfortunately it wasn't the celebration we hoped for.

It's so rare to find vegan Indian food, especially with a menu as large as Ahimsa offers! Delivery is always quick and the food is great, although a bit on the expensive side. I've only ordered delivery so not sure if it's different in the restaurant, but the appetizers and entrees often come in the same size container, which doesn't feel right, since you're paying like $12 for one and $20 for the other. I do wish they'd change that, but the food is so delicious, it's still worth it!