Govinda's Restaurant — ISKCON Temple
North Indian · Sattvic · Prasadam
Avg. for two
₹1,100
Hygiene
★★★★★
Wait time · Weekend
25m
Reservation
Walk-in only
Govinda's Restaurant at the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple in Delhi's East of Kailash neighbourhood offers one of India's most unique dining experiences. Operated by the temple as part of its spiritual mission, the restaurant serves sattvic vegetarian food—prepared according to Vaishnavite cooking traditions that exclude onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian ingredients—and donates a significant portion of proceeds to charitable and spiritual activities.
Signature Dishes
What to order — with current INR pricing
Govinda's Buffet Thali
₹550गोविन्दा बुफ़े थाली
Unlimited spread of 8–10 sattvic curries, dal, rice, breads, salad, and two desserts. Rotates seasonally.
Paneer Butter Masala (sattvic)
₹320पनीर बटर मसाला
Cottage cheese in tomato-cashew gravy made without onion or garlic — pungency from hing and ginger.
Kheer
₹140खीर
Slow-cooked basmati rice pudding finished with cardamom, saffron, and slivered almonds.
Puri Aloo Sabzi
₹220पूरी आलू सब्ज़ी
Fluffy fried whole-wheat puris with a tangy potato curry — Vaishnavite breakfast classic.
Hygiene & Comfort›
- Seating
- Indoor (AC)
- Washroom
- Dedicated, clean
- Hygiene
- ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 5m · Weekend: 25m
Payment & Logistics›
- Payment
- UPI · Cards · Cash
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- திறக்கும் நேரம்
- 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (lunch and dinner; timings may vary on festival days)
- Parking
- Free temple parking available, fills quickly on Sundays — arrive before 11:30 AM.
எப்படி செல்வது
ISKCON Temple, Hare Krishna Hill, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi 110065. Nearest metro: Nehru Place (Violet Line), 10-minute auto-rickshaw ride (₹60–100). From South Delhi hotels, typically 15–25 minutes by taxi.
Pro Tip
Visit the temple darshan first, then eat — entry queues are shorter before noon, and the buffet feels more meaningful after the spiritual context.