A big restaurant with a nice back room over a courtyard. Our party of 3 shared everything. read more

Ahimsa - The back dining room - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Best vegan Indian food I've ever had and the best Indian food I've had in years. It was really flavorful and not oily at all. Delivery was on time and everything arrived as we expected. Will be ordering this many more times. read more

Yum! This place is super cute and the food is really good too. It's all vegetarian (not vegan) and is delicious and super filling. The only downside was that it was pretty cold inside the restaurant; I'm not sure if they have heat in the back area. The front was warm enough, but the back dining area was freezing. We had the eggplant and potato dish (aloo baitan? Not sure on spelling) which had a nice, delicate flavor and the eggplant and potato had great textures. We also split the South Indian thali, which was a ton of food. The thali alone would probably have been enough food for both of us. The dosa and savory pancake were the standouts. Neither of us cared much for the breads, although the round white spongy bread was great for soaking up chutney and soup. The rice pudding had a fantastic flavor, but we were both so stuffed we couldn't even finish it. I think this place is BYOB - we saw a table with a bottle of wine and a table with craft beers, although the only drinks on the menu are teas and lassis. Reasonably priced, cute, and delicious - we'll definitely be back at some point, maybe in the spring when it's not quite so cold! read more

Ordered Mysore masala Dosa and Vadas. The delivery didn't have any chutney and the food was bland. I wouldn't recommend trying the Dosa here. read more

All vegetarian restaurant but also super vegan/gluten free friendly! One of my closest friends has dietary restrictions but also hates being that person who has to inquire about every menu option while dining out so the fact that this place labels their menu made her so happy. We had the ragda patties, masala dosa, bhindi masala (okra!!), chana masala & baigan bertha. To be honest the flavors between the chana and bhindi masala were similar, since they're both tomato / masala based, but can't complain :) Everything was super flavorful and yummy, even if you enjoy meat and dairy this place has loads to offer read more

Great neighborhood Indian spot. We always enjoy the food, especially the South Indian options

Fine but not that memorable. We chose this place because we read that it had garlic and onion free options. But the garlic and onion free options were not plentiful or very flavorful. read more

Didn't think much when I ordered a lunch special to take away but this place has got to be one of the best vegetarian restaurants I've ever been to - fresh, high quality produce, light but seriously umAmi flavours read more

Ahimsa - Pickled salad at bottom of rice was amazing !!! - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely the best Indian food in New York. A beautiful location, very kind staff, and the food is DELICIOUS. Can not recommend highly enough read more

We recently discovered ahimsa garden and love it. The food has excellent flavor, the portions are large and is very reasonably priced. We also feel like it is somewhat healthy compared to other restaurant food (no over salted and not laden with grease). You have to try the sprouted bean salad. It is incredible. This is now our go to restaurant for in restaurant dining as well as carry out. read more

Ahimsa - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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If you are in the mood for a good dosa then this is the place to go. It's near the Midtown Tunnel and by NYU Langone so it's a great place to go get a bite afterwards. I recommend any of the dosas. The mulligatawny soup was perfect for a cold December day. It was full of flavor and a must order. I also ordered the onion pakora which was light and crispy and came with the tamarind and mint chutneys. read more

While I didn't realize this was a purely vegetarian vegan restaurant, it was still enjoyable. This really challenged my normally carnivore appetite. We had a series of veggie based dishes including cauliflower. The dhosas were great. I appreciated that there can be tasty dishes even if just veggie based. I don't recall if they served alcohol but we had Mango lassis which helped counter the heat! Service was friendly and accommodating. read more

Terrific food, wonderful service, soothing atmosphere. Even is you are not Jain, vegan, vegetarian or kosher, this is a real find.

Behlpuri (3.5 stars): very fresh in flavor but primarily puffed rice. Would've liked a bit more crunch Gobi manchurian (3 stars): fried cauliflower, but unfortunately the batter to cauliflower ratio was more like 1.5:1. The tangy sauce was nice though Samosa chaat (3 stars): similar in flavor to bhelpuri but some of the samosa pieces were almost raw. Large portion though Service was excellent and they went out of their way to make sure we were having a good time. The space is fun, and we had no trouble getting spots for 2 on a Friday night at 8pm. Beware if you try to eat here via Seated that our receipt said "delivery" even though we dined in, and we didn't realize until too late and Seated wouldn't accept that receipt read more

One of the best Indian restaurants in NYC. Vegan and vegetarian options. Jain menu also. Deeply flavored and a lovely dining room. Stopover when you go to NYU Langone hospital. read more

A rare Yelp misstep. Alu gobi and bhindi masala were just meh--more like something I'd expect from Trader Joes than an NYC restaurant with stellar reviews from over 200 customers. We were charged $4 for a tiny bowl of chutney when we got desperate to add some flavor. Portions were on the smaller side and prices were high, so there wasn't much to redeem the experience. Hopefully it was just an off day and favorable reviews are really justified. read more

This is a good spot although I have only been there twice. I was there a year earlier and they have improved. Indian people eat here which is a good sign. They have a of of options including Dosa and and Indo-Chinese section. Dosas are like a very big loosely rolled very thin crepe cooked to a semi-crispy golden brown with a medium sized mound of food inside (this is must try for anyone that hasn't). The prices are medium( for Indian food). Some sides and condiments can drive up the price that are sometimes included at other restaurants-see menu. Portions are medium sized borderline a tad less than that but I left satisfied. On the second visit I had Palak Mushroom- a simple spinach and mushroom N. Indian curry (aka Saag Mushroom - the base being spinach ). Service was good, they asked what heat level I wanted. If you want it spicy you must ask, and describe the level, that is the key. The ambience is bright and temple-like small but with high ceiling and sky-light although not intimate, it's not large or dark enough for that. I like to be able to see my food well though. The cooking is not special but solidly good and has many choices for the vegetarian. read more

Healthy, delicious Indian VEGETARIAN food! The food is so fresh, so flavorful and not greasy. My go-to dish is the aloo ghobi. You get a generous serving with a container of rice. I am so happy to have discovered this place! They're so welcoming and have this beautiful covered garden in the back. They also make dosas fresh which come with sambar (a lentil based soup) and chutneys. The coconut based chutney was my favorite. I recommend getting this. read more

This place is brand new. We walked right passed it and turned back. The garden is massive with 20 tables. You can look straight up to the ski. The wine pours are large as well. This is a great date spot. It has a water fall in it you can hear the water the whole time. It is vegan, gluten free and vegetarian. read more

Ahimsa - Photo of the very rear of the place - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wonderful dinner. Flavorful and delightful! Great ambience, prompt, attentive service and great recommendations.

We had a fabulous dinner here!! I will definitely be returning. For an appetizer, we had the gluten free samosas. For dinner, we had methai matar melai- which was fabulous. Meal was not big enough to split between us. For dessert, we had the rice pudding & it was amazing!! Great service, helpful waitresses, very accommodating of food allergies. read more

LOVE this place. I almost don't want to tell people about it because I want to hog it to myself. Gobi and lassi are delicious, as well as the dosas! read more

Came back today for lunch with my fiancé, his family. Always an excellent time. We ordered a myriad of yummy dishes including: -sambar -papadi chaat -pau bhaji -bhindi masala -bhaigan bartha -vegetable jalfrezi -yellow dal -mung bean dosa -chana saag (vegan style) -saag paneer -garlic naan -poori -roti -chai masala -madras coffee So amazing. Absolutely love the food it's not too heavy. Left feeling very content and nourished. Our server was Ms. mumta who provided excellent high quality service. Thank you again Ahimsa for a lovely dining experience! We will be back very soon! read more

We tried this place based on the positive reviews on Yelp. Took us 25mins to get there but were optimistic it would be worth it. Verdict? It was extremely disappointing and didn't live up to the glossy marketing/branding hype. So here's how it went. First, I am skeptical of any place where the server doesn't wear a mask. That said, given that it's an open space and there weren't many diners, it wasn't a deal breaker. But from the time we stepped through the doors, the experience steadily went downhill. The service was extremely slow. We almost left without ordering when the sole not-too-friendly server disappeared for a while but we hung in there, in hopes that the food would make up for the slowness. When the food finally arrived, it was a huge let down. For those who are new to Indian cuisine (as some positive reviewers appear to be) let me share my expectations for what was ordered vs. what was served. Pav/pau bhaji is bread + vegetables (mashed potatoes + peas + tomatoes) with special pav/pau bhaji masala but this version was just mashed potatoes + peas (I think?) with a ton of garam masala, which is a generic mix of spices and not what's typically used in this dish unless you don't know any better. The pav/pau i.e. bread is supposed to be toasted/sauteed in butter (vegan or dairy, either is fine) but what we received instead was dry toasted bread. Gobi manchurian is my favorite dish and I make it at home as well. It's delicious battered fried cauliflower with garlic, ginger, chillis, soy sauce, white pepper, scallions. The version served at Ahimsa is more food coloring and no spice. Only saving grace was it was crispy but what they serve doesn't come remotely close to what this dish is supposed to taste like. So the bottom line - if you've only had limited exposure to Indian food, you likely won't know the difference and you should give it a try. If you've had half-decent Indian food before and prefer authentic flavors, give it a miss. read more

Vegetarian Indian food, gluten-friendly options because Indian cuisine uses other flours. The food is good but not amazing.

Very nice interior. However, food was very average given the vegetarian options for Indian food in nyc and overpriced.

Super fresh and tasty, some menu items I haven't seen offered elsewhere. This place is special and I look forward to trying it again.

I ordered the GOBI MANCHURIAN for delivery and thought it was quite fresh and tasty. Although I don't eat much fried food, overall it was pretty light and well seasoned - sort of tasted like what I imagine could be a cauliflower version of General Tso's Chicken. Something vaguely similar although not as sweet. I enjoyed it. read more

I was sad when Sons of Thunder closed in this location so I was happy when I saw this vegetarian Indian restaurant open here recently. We got takeout from here one evening and I have to say the main dishes were excellent. My one tip is that they will make it mild unless you order a specific Spiciness level. We ordered the Gobi 65, the Kadai Paneer Masala (ordered it very spicy), Bullet Naan and Parantha. We did think the naan and parantha were just okay. Perhaps they just don't travel well- although we live rather close to the restaurant. We also thought the portions were slightly on the small side. But, regardless, we will be back. read more

Ambience is very good. Food not at all. Sambar was tepid, bland and hardly any vegetables. Had 2 cups: 1 with idly and the other with dosa. I hunted and found one small radish piece. The coconut chutney: coconut was stale, I requested for fresh one, after 5 mins got the chutney and same problem. The dosa was very crisp and not conducive to eating with the bland potato curry that was in a cup on the side. Overall very disappointing. As a vegetarian, I'd like to patronage vegetarian restaurants, but this is the first time a vegetarian restaurant did not live up to my expectations. And my expectations are very modest: hot, medium spicy, tasty South Indian food. read more

Good food but so, so, so overpriced for the portions. Ordered 3 dosas, the eggplant, okra and garlic naan. It all tasted good and arrived piping hot! You also have so many other choices in the area for delicious Indian food. I guess if you're vegan/gluten free, this is a good choice since so many of the dishes are clearly marked. Maybe that's what you're paying the premium for. Pass! read more

By far some of the best indian food I've had in the city!!! The flavors are so delicately woven together. Super flavorful. The rice is aromatic and inviting (drooling just thinking about it). I ate every last bit even though my stomach wants to pop! The ambiance is a 10/10. Very zen. Such a warm vibe. The chef is sweet, he comes out and talks to you. Definitely will be back again. read more

Food is great, and more of it than we expected. The appetizer plates are as plentiful as the entrees. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Service was a half-step slower than we'd have preferred, but we weren't in a rush so that wasn't an issue. The ambience is delightful -- contemporary with a bow to tradition. The overhead music was piano bar renditions of popular tunes. Not usually my jam, but it worked with the rest of the presentation. One piece of advice: Ahimsa Garden does not have a liquor license. You can bring your own bottle, though. If you forget, you have a choice: a 15- to 20-minute trek (up and back) to a liquor store, or a much shorter trip to the 7/11 around the corner. We opted for the 7/11, but it only sells beer (and not all that great a selection). So be sure to pick up some wine on your way. With that said, Ahimsa Garden carries my unreserved recommendation. We'll be back. read more

Absolutely delicious vegetarian Indian food! Can't wait to go again and try everything else

While I do understand their pricing based on where they are located, with small portions and higher price, I expected the food to be extremely delicious. But it was just average. The service however was good so they get one star extra just for that. read more

Very good Indian food from the apps to the entrees. Very small but well decorated and super cute. Friendly and efficient service. Recommend to anyone! read more

This place is REALLY, REALLY good. I was able to order my favorites here - palak paneer and ras malai. I had that with a soda and my total without tip came to $26.10. That's really inexpensive for Kosher food in a restaurant. The food was delicious and authentic. And the waitstaff is so kind and courteous. They were so nice to me. They really try so hard to please their customers. Also the outdoor dining set up is really nice, comfortable and pretty. So it makes for a nice atmosphere to eat in. One thing though the waitress asked that I pay her tip in cash.. I didn't have cash so I had to put the tip on my credit card. If I had known ahead of time I would have brought cash. So that's just something to know before you go. read more

Came with two friends for a quiet dinner.....quiet was definitely an understatement. We were the only ones in the restaurant, eerily sitting in the back with soft elevator music playing and no one in sight -- it felt somewhat like a dream. As for the food, we split the chaat appetizer (fried dough wafers with chickpeas, yogurt, etc.) as per the recommendation of our waiter, and I really liked it. Was surprised that it wasn't served hot but I really liked the smokiness and the crunch. I also ordered the Kadai Paneer Masala -- very good, I (almost) didn't miss the meat. Loved the garlic naan that came with as well. The three of us also asked for a round of Mango lassis and were given sweet white lassis instead; our waiter immediately apologized and remade the drinks, which I thought was so nice. There's a 10% off Yelp check-in, and when we showed our waiter, he took my phone and my credit card and disappeared with it for a good 10 minutes -- a little odd. Nonetheless, the discount was honored and we had a good experience overall. Definitely a decent vegetarian option in the neighborhood! read more

Ahimsa - Kadai Paneer Masala - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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This place looks like it's tiny little restaurant and then you walk in and towards the back is this majestic, cozy back area with great romantic lighting and an open window view. The food is delicious! And the service was great! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Ahimsa - Mung salad and a glass of Montecillo - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Oooh loved this place! Always a good sign when the water tastes good. Really enjoyed the puffed rice appetizer that they had! A really good balance of flavors and refreshing as well as savory. My friend who was at first concerned that this places was vegetarian-only left the place saying "that was pretty good for vegetarian" which is like a carnivore's 6 out of 5 star rating. read more