Cynthia Owens

Updare vegatarian Lunch Buffett, had nice size crowd, was the 9th anniversary of the Resturant with large variety, with no wait. Particularly fond of Soup. Very relaxing and delicious buffet. If you want your server to get a tip, leave it on the table!

MeetWithMacey

I am so happy to have discovered Govinda's! This vegetarian buffet is affordable and clean. Their buffet options change daily and the bread is made from scratch. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to myself and friend group. I wasn't a tofu fan until trying their tofu chicken - so good! Sometimes "healthy" food isn't very filling, however the buffet setup ensured no one left hungry. Parking is available onsite in a lot across the street. The building and walk-up to Govinda's was stunning. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a healthy meal and relaxing ambiance!

Georgia Hackleman

We enjoy the days that Govinda's has their 100% vegan buffet. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, but many holidays are included as well. We just had an amazing Christmas lunch. We've been here for New Year's, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, many occasions, and the do not disappoint. Today, we enjoyed the most amazing vegan roast with mashed potatoes smoking with some Indian flavors. We are ready to go back for New Years Day!

Patti Westbrook

Lovely experience with excellent food. We enjoyed the lunchtime vegetarian buffet. There was plenty to choose from including a delicious yam soup. The parking lot is across the street. There also appears to be a patio but we didn't go out there. Highly recommend!

+1

M T

Really enjoyed this place, beautiful temple and surrounding and the food was priced really well for a buffet! The spice level was a little more mild than what I usually like but it was still delicious!! You can even get “to go” if you walk up to the counter and ask . They had drinks as well and spices you could buy inside. Everyone was really nice too.

Nana

Great buffet vegetarian food and awesome place. We went on Sunday which is a full of vegan line and have many choices for you to choose. The restaurant itself is so clean and peaceful. The food is perfect, not over spiced. I had a great experience here. I recommend to come try it yourself. For us, we will be back for sure ☺️

+1

Bailey Lin

Came here with some friends on Saturday, and we had a great time! The food was delicious, and the vibe was great. Really good bang for your buck here. I would highly recommend this place to all of my vegetarian friends! Parking situation is great! The restaurant is also connected to ISKCON of Houston, which was super cool. Would definitely come back!

Vinay

5 star place for food lover and someone who is here Krishna devotee. Irrespective of any religious stance, this is a place for vegetarian people who seeks a high quality low cost food. The food quality is not at all compromised m ambiance is place is good and service is perfect

+46

Milano

When it comes to food, what matters is how healthy it is. Gobinda's food is healthy, tasty and full of flavor. It is a vegetarian restaurant and offers buffet dine-in as well as takeaway options. They have a Vegan buffet on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The rest of the weekdays they offer vegetarian food

+2

A R

I love this place! We came for all vegan buffet night (Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays) and the options available were absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh and the staff was incredibly friendly. The prices are affordable as well. I love that's it's also connected to the ISKCON of Houston so there's a beautiful temple nearby. We will definitely be coming back for the vegan buffet!

+4

Vegan, and happened to be in the Houston area. I actually drove a half an hour to get to this location. Plenty of parking, friendly staff and amazing food. They do vegan three times a week. I'll te…

Vegan, and happened to be in the Houston area. I actually drove a half an hour to get to this location. Plenty of parking, friendly staff and amazing food. They do vegan three times a week. I'll te…

Vegan, and happened to be in the Houston area. I actually drove a half an hour to get to this location. Plenty of parking, friendly staff and amazing food. They do vegan three times a week. I'll te…

It's been about a decade since my last review of Govinda's shortly after they first opened so it's high time that I finally update that review after being a repeat customer over that time. Lots of th…

My girlfriend and I have been talking about going to Govinda for years and finally took the plunge. Wish we hadn't waited so long. Very good and tasty vegetarian buffet. Walk in get seated and then…

My girlfriend and I have been talking about going to Govinda for years and finally took the plunge. Wish we hadn't waited so long. Very good and tasty vegetarian buffet. Walk in get seated and then…

The vegatarian buffet is delicious and reasonable priced. The Soup I have grown quite found of. Plenty different dishes to choose from with a description of each that I find helpful. Also I can cou…

The vegatarian buffet is delicious and reasonable priced. The Soup I have grown quite found of. Plenty different dishes to choose from with a description of each that I find helpful. Also I can cou…

We love having Govinda's in our usual rotation of places to eat. It's a lovely vegetarian/vegan buffet near Independence Heights area. The service is warm and friendly. They offer fresh hot chapati…

It's always a pleasure to dine here. Food is amazing and staff really friendly and helpful. \nUsually come on Sundays because of the vegan buffet. \nAmbient is pleasant and I love the art on the wa…

It was very pleasant ambience, quiet and divine due to temple next door. I was told all money goes to temple and restaurant is run for non profit, which is very nice thought. Food was excellent and…

It was very pleasant ambience, quiet and divine due to temple next door. I was told all money goes to temple and restaurant is run for non profit, which is very nice thought. Food was excellent and…

Wonderful food, great service! Even non vegetarian people can enjoy the carefully crafted, healthy choices on the buffet. The atmosphere is serene, perfect for a delicious lunch on a Spring day. Tr…

Absolutely lovely! The food was delicious; all of it! The buffet is a reasonable price. The staff was beyond kind. All vegetarian!! The restaurant itself is gorgeous, on beautiful grounds, and we w…

Such a good place to have in Houston. Food is always fresh and delicious, chai is out of this world. This is hands down my favorite place to eat. The service is excellent!! The ambiance is so relax…

Yesterday was my first time eating here and I cannot say enough great things about it. The building is beautiful, plenty of parking, the staff was very polite and welcoming, the restaurant was extr…

Hands-down one of the best vegetarian spots in Houston! The buffet is incredible—fresh, flavorful Indian dishes made with high-quality ingredients, no garlic/onions/mushrooms, and everything tastes so authentic and wholesome. We went for lunch and loved the variety: saag paneer (creamy and perfect), vegetable korma, chana masala, kofta balls, dal, rice, flatbreads, salads, and rotating specials. On vegan days (Wed/Fri/Sun) it's even better if you're plant-based. The atmosphere is serene and peaceful (right next to the temple), service is friendly and attentive, and the whole experience feels nourishing for body and soul. Spent about $40-50 pp with drinks—totally worth it for the quality and portion sizes. Great for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone craving healthy, delicious Indian food. We'll be back often

Manikandan

Govinda’s Vegetarian Restaurant in Houston is a peaceful spot serving wholesome Indian meals right next to the temple. The buffet is fresh, flavorful, and offers great vegan options—especially on weekends. The staff is warm, and the ambiance feels calm and spiritual. However, the Madras coffee could use an upgrade—it tastes more like a premix than the real deal. Still, a lovely place for soulful dining!

henry cadena

Beautiful temple and area, this spot makes for such a peaceful and calming place to eat some vegetarian Indian food. Three nights of the week they do have Vegan days if that is important to you. The service is always friendly and it's a great place for an all you can buffet. The food is also really good!

David Pham

Nut allergy warning: I can't recommend eating here if you have a severe allergy. Although dishes are clearly labeled with ingredients, I still had an allergic reaction with a dish. Since the dishes are different every day, there's really no guarantee that you'll be safe, and cross contamination is a possibility since it's a buffet line. I tried to email ahead of time but never got a reply. We arrived around noon on a Wednesday and there was plenty of seating inside. There is a lot directly across the street for Govinda's customers. Cafeteria buffet-style line. Don't overcrowd your plate, just go back for seconds. Since the menu changes daily, I don't think there's much of a point to review specific dishes. I will say that there's a nice variety of salad, soup, and homemade feeling Indian dishes that everyone really liked. I particularly enjoyed the salad dressing (an avocado cream), the veggie lentil soup, and the spinach potato dish. Unfortunately, the special of the day or a dish near it (the soya Manchurian? Or the curry?) triggered some kind of inflammatory allergic reaction for me, so I had to stop eating. I did try some of the mango cake, which had a great soft and moist texture that I'd definitely have again. -1 star because of the allergic reaction but overall, everyone I went with really enjoyed the food and the service was welcoming and attentive for a buffet. The ambiance is great and it's a lovely setting all around.

+4

S McG

Good vegetarian buffet. Indian-ish food. Price was good. Friendly staff. I loved how they had sanitizer for everyone to use at the front of the line and you were asked to wash your hands. The food- we went on a Friday, so it was vegan. Good food- not a huge selection, but plenty. The samosas were really good. I’d be interested in trying a vegetarian day, not just vegan.

+2

It's amazing to me how Govinda's appears so little known. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but I enjoy the buffet thoroughly. The food is simple but tasty. The proximity to the beautiful temple is c…

It's amazing to me how Govinda's appears so little known. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but I enjoy the buffet thoroughly. The food is simple but tasty. The proximity to the beautiful temple is cal…

I've been meaning to try Govinda's and I was happy I finally did! The parking lot is located across the street from the restaurant entrance. Look for the red awning for the entrance! \n\nI ordered …

A small hiccup on the food pickup, which resulted in a longer wait than suggested but the food was very good. As I ordered the Vegan Sunday family meal, I was surprised that it was packed in indivi…

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a little while now and since I had training in The Heights for work. I had my opportunity to. \n\nParking is on the opposite side of the temple. The groun…