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Govindas Vegetarian Buffet
Categories: Restaurants Vegetarian Restaurants Buffets Vegetarian, Buffets [Edit]
212 Somerset St EOttawa, ON K1N 6V4
(613) 565-6544
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- No
- Caters:
- No
3 reviews for Govindas Vegetarian Buffet
3 reviews in English
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Review from Amy W.
12/14/2009
Govindas serves delicious, dirt-cheap vegetarian food in a welcoming setting. An excellent deal, particularly for students.
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Review from Steph K.
Ottawa, ON
5/15/2012
Govinda's is not a "normal" restaurant. It's actually part of a Hare Krishna temple. As such, don't be alarmed by the meditating and the fact you need to take your shoes off when you enter.
You'll want to show up early if you're with a big group. The seating is limited and first come first serve. They generally have food available from 5-8pm. Govinda's tends to run out of food around 7:30pm. Please also be aware that the owner goes away to India every summer for 2 weeks, so if you want to avoid disappointment, call Govinda's ahead of time to ensure they're open.
The food is presented buffet style; there are usually about 5-8 options available. All the food is all vegan and filled with good karma. You can eat as much as you want for 7$ or 5$ for students. -
Review from Amanda D.
Ottawa, ON
10/2/2008
Govinda's is a wonderfully welcoming and affordable vegetarian restaurant, but with unfortunately inconvenient hours: Monday - Friday 5-8pm. Sometimes they even run out of food early. However, it's the purpose and atmosphere of this restaurant that makes it so popular. It is operated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness with the goal of offering a buffet of affordable, nutritious and often local food to all its customers: $5 students/seniors, $7 regular. The owner treats everyone with a warmth that's hard to find elsewhere and a mutual respect is often felt between the establishment and its patrons.
However, this restaurant may not be for people who prefer a more formal and dependable dining experience, as well as keeping their shoes on while they eat.
