Govinda’s Vegan/Vegetarian Cafe

A Hidden Gem for Simple, Delicious Vegetarian Food What a joy it was to find such good, simple vegetarian food in the middle of Las Vegas! This café, located inside an ISKCON temple, serves wholesome, home-style meals that feel like they were made with genuine care. We ate here twice during our visit, and both times we were greeted with warm smiles and kindness. The food is uncomplicated, nourishing, and satisfying — with protein-rich options like lentils, chickpeas, and even a tofu stir-fry. Everything tasted fresh and lovingly prepared, just like a home-cooked meal. A quick note for vegans: while the food is definitely egg-free, it may not always be clearly labeled for dairy, so be sure to ask if you need to avoid milk products. As is common with temple-affiliated spots, they did offer a spiritual book and gently suggested a donation, but it was done respectfully and without pressure. (It may have been because I’m Indian and they recognized that.) Overall, I’d absolutely recommend this place — not just for the food, but for the peaceful, welcoming atmosphere as well.

What a lovely hidden gem this was! It is located in a temple! It was quaint, quiet. The food is fresh, simple and nourishing. My husband , myself and my little toddler daughter stopped in for lunch everything tasted great and I felt comfort in knowing that myself, my husband and my daughter could eat everything, and that there wasn’t any meat products. The staff was also very friendly and inviting I felt like was at home. This is a very beautiful and inviting place to eat for vegans/vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I will most definitely be back!

Govinda’s cafe is in the same campus as Iskon temple in Las Vegas. While the food they made was warm, fresh, pure vegetarian and tasty, we found that there were discrepancies between what they advertised on their website vs. what they offered. When we said we came there under the impression of what’s published on the website, they didn’t show much consideration. They only had buffet option and it was priced at $17.99 per adult which is reasonable for Vegas. But since we weren’t buffet level hungry, we asked them to pack a plate for us. But then despite having an empty restaurant, they didn’t allow us to sit and eat there which felt a bit out of line with the religious place vibe which is expected to be that of service to people. So I recommend their food highly but rate their attitude a bit below expectations specially for being a temple. Also pay attention to the timing as they open on till 2:00 pm and the. Reopen at 5:00pm.

Its a self serve small buffet The food is very simple and tasty. We got jain options as well. Fresh puris were being served. I wouldn’t mind taking family and friends looking to eat a quick veg meal to this place Don’t expect anything fancy in the menu After you are done, they have some indian themed shopping in the lobby

The food served here is Mahaprasad n any food served to Krishna is always the best! Simple home like cooked meals- delicious n flavorful. The Aunty who overlooked the entire place a very sweet soft spoken person. Govindas is a world class chain restaurant owned by ISKCON known for its pure Sattvik meals. Must visit irrespective of any state/ country you are in. Happy n lucky to have found one in Vegas!

My wife and I had an excellent experience here. Great vegetarian and vegan prasadam for the lunch buffet. Simple food with amazing flavor and the staff were all so friendly. We will definitely be returning.

One of the best buffet I’ve ever tried in any Indian restaurant in States. Only for vegetarians & good authentic Indian taste with almost 20 items in buffet. Must visit if you’re in vegas & if you’re vegetarian.

Food was ok, not too exciting. We had to wait for 5 to 10mins for someone to show up and take our order. Ordered thali, and Salad was missing in 2 of 4 thali's. Water is not provided as part of meal. Thali includes roti, rice, 2 sabjis, dessert, pakoda and a glass of juice. Food was tasteless, it was bland without salt/spice.

Great service and very friendly host. We luckily visited the place when the entire buffet menu was Jain. My entire family following strict Jain diet were really happy. Would definitely recommend

Fantastic flavor, not too hot but very tasty spices. The freshly baked bread personally delivered to our table was heartbreakingly light and warm, crispy outside and soft inside- phenomenal. My favorite dish was the cauliflower - like aloo gobi, and the samosas. The only thing this place needs is some labels on the food options (no names or ingredients shown at all) and some light meditation music. It was hospital quiet in the dining area.

Came here for the lunch buffet. Very no frills place with really good vegetarian food. Everything was delicious, hot and fresh. The food is very down to earth and it feels like your Indian grandmother made you lunch! Very down home place with a super nice woman cooking and keeping the buffet stocked. Not super great service but it really is not that kind of place. It is more like eating at a friend's house or a something. If you want a solid vegetarian Indian lunch, you cannot go wrong with this place. A real hidden gem.

I was visiting Las Vegas for the weekend and arrived about 4 hours before all of my friends, so I decided to get dinner at this restaurant. I loved the idea that this cafe was connected to a temple. I was excited to try some yummy vegetarian food. When I lived in Dublin, Ireland, I ate from a vegetarian place called Govinda's almost every day, so I had high hopes for this place. When I arrived I was greeted by the strong smell of cleaning products. I will usually turn tail and run when a place smells weird, but a very nice lady came out and welcomed me. Mind you, the place was completely empty at 6.20pm. It's a buffet, so everything was out and waiting for me. I filled up my plate and, on my first bite, realized that all of the food had been sitting out for the past hour and a half and was completely dried out. Okra, which is usually my favorite, was like okra jerky. I think they really needed to keep the food covered to keep the moisture in. I took off two stars for the old dry food (the fried items were all super cold) but gave one back because the kind woman who was working there all by herself came out with some fresh pakora and fried flat bread special for me. The last star I took off because they use all Styrofoam plates and bowls and plastic utensils. I was surprised that such a spiritual place would use disposable flatware and cutlery, and Styrofoam at that. I wouldn't eat here again unless I arrived right at 5pm when they opened and I knew that the food would be fresh. The flavors were all there, but ultimately the food wasn't good because it had dried out in the buffett warmers.

Absolutely number one Indian restaurant in Las Vegas. Amazing buffet spread with Puris, subjis, dal, salad, fruits, halva etc. All very fresh and healthy. Staff is super courteous and helpful. Nice clean ambiance.

While looking for a restaurant with vegan options open on Christmas Day, I happened to discover this restaurant offering a vegetarian/vegan buffet open on Christmas Day. After entering the temple where the cafe is located, I informed staff of husband's nut allergy and they came and showed him which items he couldn't eat. In addition to showing him buffet items containing nuts, the menu items were also clearly labeled. The restaurant is small but cozy. We liked the variety of food offered and how attentive the staff were. Staff was constantly walking around, asking about customer's dining experience, providing bread and drink to customers eating Although the food is good, I felt there was a lack of labels on most of the food and drink. Having said this, hubby and I discovered food was spicy only after eating it. I liked the laid back vibe of the cafe and hubby liked the soothing background music that was playing in the cafe. We both agree that with the savory and veggie filled dishes and close seating arrangement, we felt like we were spending Christmas in another country with our extended family.

Literally, food for the soul...prasadam has already been offered to Krsna! Good KARMA multiplier!!!!

Very low key calm and clean place to eat Satwik aahar buffet (food for your soul). Mild yet seasoned well, nice vegetarian meal. The lady was extra sweet in giving me freshly fried puris snd pakoras. Will go again !

A Krishna friend asked me to try eating here and it was worth it. Vegetarian or Vegan food right next to a beautiful temple. I got takeout but next time I'll be dining in for the buffet. Worth the meal and recommendation. Tried just about everything. The samosas and pakora was delicious as well as the butter nan. I'll be back and I'm glad to discover this place and their food

Overall great food, especially for the price. The vegetarian thali was perfect to split between my partner and I for lunch at around $15 incl. tip. The pickup order was ready on time and the food was fresh and hot. The folks there were extremely nice. The food had great spice levels and all the vegetables tasted fresh and flavorful. My favorite was the samosa. Will definitely be stopping by again when I'm in this neck of the woods.

The food was very flavorful. Pleasant atmosphere with natural light, music is in the background, not like other places where it is blaring & you can't hear the person that you're with. I really appreciated that Everything is vegan, no dairy. The fruit salad is delicious. The chef brought out fresh hot bread & fried zucchini which also tasted amazing. It's a buffet. You eat 1st, then pay, although we were ready to pay beforehand. Overall I highly recommend this place

The food was freshly cooked by volunteers. We enjoyed it after the visit to the temple. The price was very reasonable.

This is the first place I ate my first time visiting Las Vegas. And it was a great experience. I am glad that I chose this place. I did get turned around a couple times trying to find it, and when I finally did find it you have to drive through a gate to get to the parking area. At first I thought I was in the wrong area or I was going into a gated community that I was not supposed to be. But I took a chance and drove in, and I was in the right spot. The man at the counter was incredibly friendly. He asked me if I had ever visited before, and I told him no. He took me inside of the little room where there is seating and the small little buffet with the food. And he told me everything that they were serving that day by name. Everything tasted very homemade. It was delicious. While there are not tons and tons of options, the options that you do get seem to be enough for me and I left incredibly full. The place is inside of a temple. So don't let that throw you off when you are looking for it. All you have to do is walk through the doors, and it's immediately to your right. This was a great first experience at a place to eat for my first time in Vegas. If I'm ever in the area again, I will come back here. Fresh, homemade Indian vegan food and super friendly service. What more can you ask for?

Highly recommend checking this spot out for a quick bite. I usually take photos but I was way too busy inhaling the food. I ordered the Govinda's Vegetarian Thali plate with rice, samosa, Gulab jamun, puri, tamarind Sauce (this sauce is money), lentil soup, vegetable curries, add pakor and butter nann. Delicious. Ordered for delivery and everything came hot and packaged neatly. They also have a lunch plate. I will definitely be ordering again.

This cute restaurant is located inside the ISKCON temple. Currently it's buffet only but they are looking into going ala carte in the future. The best part, it's all vegan! But this is predominantly Indian vegan, from my Indian state of Gujarat. The curries are not like tikka Masala or vindaloo. A meal here is more like a spiritual experience, food so fresh and authentic. Just like home cooked meal. All you can eat for $9.95, no tax. Closed on Monday's. The staff is very friendly. The usual buffet consists of one appetizer, like pakoras or samosa that is complemented beautifully with variety of chutneys (tomato, cilantro and tamarind), 3 vegetable curries and a lentil curry/dal. 2 types of rice, basmati and organic brown rice, one dessert. They also had a pasta dish and salad. I loved the fried papadums. Can't wait to return!

Ok tasting temple food. Didn't find anything extra ordinary about the variety in the buffet or the flavors. The spread could be significantly better for the price.

Thali plate was very yummy & great portion for the price. Simply the best Indian food I had in Vegas. Food was very flavorful without much spices. Highly recommended. Samosa was amazing - don't miss it.

Interesting restaurant. Food was not great but it was good. The brown rice was soggy. The puris were greasy. Actually, a lot of the food was greasy. Look at the semolina pudding dish and how much grease is in it. Salad was too basic. Needed more fresh veggies. For the one who is not familiar the dressings were confusing. I think I've made better Indian food at home. Price was ok. Customer service was great. The walnuts were an amazing addition.

What can I say. Govindas is the best vegan restaurant in my opinion in Las Vegas only because they use fresh ingredients to make their food. Whenever I order for delivery the food is always hot and ready to eat. I LOVE GOVINDAS! Also their mango lassi drink is to die for!

This is the place to go for home cooked good food! Service is always pleasant and welcoming. Lots of Vegan options. They have a menu to order from as well not just the delicious buffet bar which I highly recommend the food is fresh/healthy and beautiful and tastes amazing. Thank you Pria and every one at Go Vindas!

This is a gem so close to strip inLas vegas ( about 15 to 20 minute drive) . We had lunch buffet for 3 days last week and it was a blessing. Having darshan at the temple - jappa and followed by wholesome vegetarian meal. Puris , Pakoras ( hot served from buffet and later to our table), sabzii -bhendi aloo, palak paneer, daal n rice, chouli along with broccoli, pasta and salad on the buffet counter as well. Along with long grain basmatic rice we had quinoa as well. The sweet dish were halwa with almonds and sevaiya....all served with love and care by Govindas staff. It is a very peaceful place so if you are in Vegas for a work conference or simply a vacation ...please visit this restaurant and enjoy....it is a spiritual experience. I had my friends from Canada also come along for a buffet lunch on Friday before we left Vegas and they were so happy to visit this place.

While in town for a large convention I was struggling to find a vegan restaurant. I was happy to find Govinda's Buffet but wasn't sure what to expect. The restaurant is inside a larger building space and takes up a very small area. Look this is super super basic. Basic and small seating area, very small buffet and the owners are there cooking and cleaning. What you will get is some really great vegan food from some really great people. There are usually 2 different types of rice, some sides and a few curries. You will also get a side of nann bread. Again this is super basic but for the price it is well well worth the price. I can't wait to come back when I'm in town.

Very delicious and home like vegetarian food. Hygienic and clean space. Must visit if you want to enjoy a simple meal.

First time here at the temple. This place is amazing. I love the food. They all taste amazing!. The lady helping me out is lovely and kind. It just such a beautiful place and very relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend this place. Very minimal. I did not feel tired after eating the food. I don't feel like my pours are blocked. This is truly amazing food that is handled with love. I am definately coming back. And they all deserve to get a tip also.

After a relaxing massage, we thought it was a good idea for an all vegan Indian buffet. The restaurant is located inside a temple. We entered from the parking lot, were greeted and paid for lunch. We were instructed to help ourselves to a clean tray and unlimited servings from the buffet. The dining room was clean and quaint. For $10/person, we had a good amount of dishes to choose from: semolina pudding, eggplant curry, green salad, black beans, pakora, pasta, papadum, chapati and sauteed cabbage. There was an option for bottled drinks and dessert for an additional cost. I was fine drinking from the water cooler and halava with a sprinkle of coconut was a suitable dessert. Everything was flavorful, but my favorites were the cabbage and pakora. The dishes felt more on the lighter side of Indian food, which was ideal during our summer visit.

This is comfort food at its best. For $5 during covid, they provide a large meal that includes rice, roti, dal, bhaji and side. The food tastes satvik/clean which is refreshing, especially if you're feeling bogged down by reading all the double fried, greasy, extravagant food options around. They glitched our order by providing roti and samosa in place of puri and pakora but it's all good because we didn't go hungry in the end and their quantity and quality at that price amazes me.

Delicious! I absolutely loved this vegan restaurant. Atmosphere was beautiful and so relaxing. I truly felt welcomed! I suggest this place to everyone not just vegans. The food was so delicious I can't say it enough! Loved it.

We love coming here!! Homemade food buffet style. Priya is so welcoming and always friendly! Thank you Priya, and everyone that helps her, for making the best food!!

I love govindas ! Authentic and a quick easy place to eat . I definitely miss the buffet style here but the food is always yummy and flavorful . For 10.00 you can't really go wrong .

Not a huge buffet, but rather a full vegan buffet with an array of flavors, rice, bread and a dessert item. We had the option to pay pre or post meal which is done at the register when you first walk in the building. The buffet room is inside a temple which you can choose if you want to visit. We were warmly welcomed and you bus your own table.

Very friendly service! Food is always so good, kids love all the food here! Thank you Pria and everyone else there

Absolutely amazing hidden gem! All the food is home-made fresh every day and it is SO delicious. The buffet is a little small but the dishes change all the time so it's rarely the same stuff each time you go - and it's always incredible. Plus the price is inexpensive, especially for the quality of the food, and the woman who runs the place is so sweet on top of everything. Must-go if you like Indian food!!

Wonderful vegan and vegetarian food. Plates served right now, instead of buffet style. Delicious. Lovely people too.

Very good vegetarian food. It has a good environment, and friendly staff. I would recomend it

Best Vegan food in Vegas. Clean Katma cooked amazing service highly recommend!!!! Hare Krishna!!!!!

Simple Indian food - all vegan - limited options, interesting setting. It doesn't feel right to review Govinda's as a restaurant. It is a small room in the Radha Govinda Temple campus, which is part of the ISKCON community. (Aka the Hare Krishnas - so-named for their favorite mantra, which repeats some of the names of the Divine, including "Hare & Krishna") You will likely hear this mantra being played gently in the background while you dine. There are no servers or menus - and in terms of options, there are far fewer here than at most other Indian buffets. Basically, You take what you like from the steam table- which includes an appetizer, rice, a western-style salad, a soup, two or three vegan curries, a bread, and a desert. It is simple and delicious - but you basically get the meal that is being served today, and nothing is made to order. The space is intended to feed the devotees, workers, and volunteers at the Temple, to introduce outsiders to both Indian food and Krishna Consciousness, and to serve as an easy-entry point for the curious. If you have ny concerns about the folks here proselytizing or trying to convert you - don't worry. Certainly, if you ask, they'll share their beliefs, but this is not about enrollment. Take a little time to peruse the books and gifts in the entryway, and if it is open - ask to see the temple. (Remove shoes before entering!) It is a lovely cultural experience!

I really love this place! The food is so amazing, it really is a treat coming here. It's hard to find an all-vegan buffet so I'm grateful to have found Govinda's. The setting is very uplifting too, very positive vibes!

Simple, delicious, and balanced tasting vegan Indian food. I'm not a sweets person but I found the vegan banana pancakes delicious and the pineapple cous cous looking dessert was light and hit the spot after the other entree options. At $9.95, this is definitely worth checking out. I'd stop by more often if I lived in Las Vegas. Location is spacious and clean with plenty of parking. My favorite foods were the tofu spinach curry, the pakoras (fritters), and the dhal soup.

Unfortunately I came here because of the good reviews, but this was a bad experience. The place is clean but very minimal. The guy at the counter was nice. My bad experience was with the food, with all due respect this is not authentic indian food. For example, you'll find there pasta ... don't see the connection to indian food. There are many indian vegan recipes that this business could offer to customers, and that's why I came to this place and was very disappointed.

Wow! Incredible food at an unbeatable price. The selection was great and the spices combined with the thoughtful preparation of the dishes made this my favorite vegan meal in years. In addition, the owner is warm, hospitable, and made me feel right at home. Although I don't live near this area, I will be back very soon!

A genuine treasure worth looking for! Escondido is a small side street off Pebble (@Maryland Pkwy), drive to the end, enter the small gate at the end of the street. From the parking lot, simply enter the door at the back of the temple. This is freshly cooked vegan food, as genuine as home-cooked. I particularly liked the creamy corn soup, the basmati rice, and the samosas, All you can eat vegan buffet for $9.95!!! No imitations. Don't expect vegan burgers! They change the menu everyday, closed Monday. Open 12 - 3pm, then 5-8pm. Check their hours on this site. Only 8 tables, quiet space, new vegan go-to on this side of town. Check their everyday menu on Govinda's Las Vegas on Facebook. It's almost like a spiritual experience. I live in the area, and very thankful I found Govinda's!

We enjoyed lunch buffet. After eating out for multiple days, we were craving for some simple home made food and this is exactly what we got here.

Read the reviews and hoped that the positive reviews were accurate but the best way to describe the food is that it has a home cooked vibe to it. I tried all the dishes. The buffet was entirely vegan. Two main entrees were too salty and one entree didn't have enough salt, but the overriding issue is that all were lacking in flavor. I would rate all the dishes as ranging from about 2-4/10 with 10 being wonderful. This was disappointing as otherwise the staff was friendly. I had hoped the food would be similar to Amanda Fuara in San Francisco which has some similar offerings and which is above average but unfortunately Govinda's nowhere close. I'm summary, would not try but the potential for improvement is definitely there.

Just began my plant based life and Vegas is surprisingly very "vegan" friendly much more than LA. We were on our way out of Vegas and decided too grab something to eat prior to the long drive. Found this place via yelp and it wasn't bad, I really enjoyed the taste of the food there wasn't a lot of choices but for the price it wasn't bad. My wife, who is not on the plant based life, did not enjoy it much but I did. I only wish they had a bit more choice. The people were very grand great to speak with. I enjoyed the whole experience.

If you like to eat healthy in a somewhat India style environment, it's a good place to come and grab a bite. Everything veggie and tasty! Not 100 Indian food though but, I am happy! I'll be dining hear from time to time

This place is delicious! I highly recommend. They serve all vegan food. It's a buffet so you can pick what you like! The set up is lovely. The staff was friendly!

Mmmm love this place. Peaceful, great food, really quaint and intimate. Will bring more friends and family here. Nice employees...not sure if that's what they want to be referred to as. None the less, really sweet guys. Love the vibe here!

Pretty healthy, light, and tasty food. Has a good variety of flavors. Small buffet but very good and filling. You definitely get your money's worth, good hole-in-the wall restaurant!

I was surprised Restrant in Temple. Very reasonable and healthy Indian food. Love it.

This is the most well hidden gem. The energy, food, and people were amazing I will defiantly be back.