Reviews for Govinda Restaurant in Richmond, VA
Hare Krishna! The food made me say this. Simple, tasty, quality, fresh food at very affordable cost.
Not sure why there are so many glowing reviews of this place. It's very underspiced, cold and bland Indian food. There are... blocks upon blocks, miles, kilometers even, between what this is and the best Indian food I've had. It isn't terrible. I've hadmuch worse as well. But the endless reviews proclaiming this the "best Indian food they have had" beggars belief. It isvegetarian. I presume vegan as well as I noticed a lot of vegan baked goods. The food must be prepared off site and broughthere, because everything I ordered was cold. I might have a better opinion if I owned a microwave and could warm it up? I didlike the okra over rice. It was cooked properly. The other dishes in my thali were decent. But all were under salted, and lackedany spiciness. I know in Buddhist traditions they will often say you should avoid spicy food as well as garlic and onionsbecause these inflame the passions. I suppose a similar thinking may be at work here, since the Govinda storefront is run by theKrishna Consciousness movement, which seems to have some commonalities with Buddhism. I wish the people serving me had told methe food was room temp. I might not have ordered what I did. Read more
Wow a complete meal for 7 bucks. Vegetarian and vegan. You get what they have for the day. Only open 5 pm to 8 pm. They feed... local people in need so please visit and enjoy! Read more
This is one of the best Indian restaurants in Richmond. It is authentic, fresh, and affordable! The people are very friendly... and happy to help. Also they run a food program which is fantastic. Read more
Good food for a good price. I usually get two meals out of the thali plate and I appreciate that it is actually authentic Indian... food. I 100% recommend. Read more
UNREAL vegan Indian food!! Hands down, the best Indian food I've ever eaten (no easy feat!!)! Everything we've had from here has... been absolutely delicious and every dish, overflowing and abundant. You won't find anywhere less expensive either!! A musttry...and return to again and again!!! Read more
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 alsolike that they focus on giving back and feeding the homeless. Great people and great food! Will definitely be back! Make sureto bring cash as they are cash only for now! Read more
Very nice restaurant, with friendly staff, tasty, authentic Indian food all at a very reasonable price.