Terrible service. Was seated at table and nobody came to wait on us for 20 minutes. Got tired of waiting and left.

Incredible food. You hardly notice it's vegetarian since it's so flavorful. The service is great too. Their southern Indian food seems to be their specialty more so than northern since their dosas are amazing!! I definitely plan on coming back. read more

As an Indian myself, I am extremely picky with everything to be prepared to perfection. Being vegan alone is hard enough but to master indian dishes is beyond a dream. Even the samosas were the best I had eaten in NYC. Hands down. This is a hidden gem. read more

Ahimsa Garden does 2 things that most Indian restaurants don't do - first, they have Gobi Manchurian which is my favorite appetizer and is gluten free! Secondly, they clearly indicate which curries do and do not contain dairy, which takes a lot of the guesswork out for me since many veg dishes also contain dairy, they have a whole list of delightful vegan curries to choose from! The dosas are also delicious. read more

Totally lovely. Great service. Many vegan and gluten free options. The space was lovely as was the service. I'd definitely go back! I liked how they had tofu in many of the dishes. Sit in the back room it was really pretty! read more

Arguably the best Indian restaurant in the city I've never eaten at more fresh meal with better service and more fresh ingredients with no additives preservatives or artificial ingredients everything was fresh and I could taste it purely read more

Went here today for the second time. Had a 9 month old baby, a person with a walker, one with a cane and 3 other adults (and no reservation). Got there around 12:15 on a Sunday and we were seated immediately. The waitress brought us a highchair for the baby & sat us at a table where our stroller & walker could fit. The staff was incredibly attentive and the food was fantastic. We highly recommend the Alloo Palak, mixed vegetable Utapam, Garlic Naan and have the Gulab Jamun for dessert read more

Delicious vegan and vege food! I find it's so hard to find Indian food in NYC that isn't oily and stodgy but Ahimsa gets it perfect! The dosas are yum and taste authentic. read more

This spot makes the best Pav bhaji. It reminds you of Bombay chowpatty eating in the rain. Nostalgia

I found this cozy restaurant in the heart of the East Village through a lunch subscriptions and love all dishes that I tried so far. Fresh and healthy ingredients (veggie & vegan), yummy spices, good portions. I can really recommend! read more

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Great spot for some good and affordable Indian food. The service was really good and everyone was very friendly. We tried the kadai paneer and malai kofta which was really good but the best indian dish was sitting in the chair in front of me. I definitely recommend this place for those that like Indian food. read more

Customer service was awful. It took literally 45 mins to get a plain dosa. Surprisingly a masala dosa came right away. The utthappam was half cooked. The idli was hard and not soft. Not visiting this place anytime or ever! read more

A hidden gem. I was craving Indian and this came up via yelp. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. It was delicious, reasonably filling, and affordable. One entree plate was $14 before tax and tip. I hope this place stays in business because I came here Friday night and it only had a few tables filled. Check this place out! The servers are super friendly too. If you're on a date, then this place won't disappoint either; it's got chill lounge music and a dim lit ambiance. read more

I'm not vegetarian but my friends are ;) we ate here for the first time last Saturday and it was such a pleasant experience! The space was cute and air-y, the gentleman working that day was very nice, and the food was delicious! Generous portions too! Definitely coming back and recommending to friends! (This Review is for the East Village location.) read more

Very yummy kosher Indian food. I got the samosa chaat and malai kofta, both were great. Love the new location!

Incredible! One of the best Indian restaurants in the city. Ingredients are super fresh, perfect blend of spices in the dishes.. and the atmosphere is always pleasant, including a garden in the back. Well worth trying!! read more

I Dined at Ahimsa Garden the other evening and I was so impressed by the beautiful decor and the peaceful atmosphere.Maitre d,Prabin was such a generous host,kind and attentive.Mamata ,the waitress was incredible in her service and knowledge of the food items.I chose the Mung bean crepe dish with 3 savory dipping sauces and two different beers,one being the Taj Mahal brand and the other a stout beer which had the tasty tones of chocolate and coffee.Mamata was so attentive and professional ,a great waitress ,who took care of me so caringly.That along with the peaceful and stylish ambiance of the place was a great gift I gave to myself.Please go there and experience it for yourself and you will be satisfied. P.S.ask for Mamata to be your waitress. read more

Mediocre food. Oily dosas. Good service. Delivery was even worse. I tried both a few times before giving up.

Great atmosphere. We got here kinda late but they were nice enough to seat us. My bf said he was in heaven after eating the food and we both felt extremely relaxed. The service was fast. The music was lovely and the food was flavorful. Some dishes very spicy. If you want tasty authentic southern and northern Indian food and you love spicy food, check it out. You won't regret it. We will definitely be back. read more

Continues to be amazing! I'm convinced this is the best Indian in the area right now. Fresh, high quality, flavorful. The samosa chaat is amazing. Gobi Manchurian also incredible. Delivery is fast and still piping hot. read more

I just went to this place for the first time and it was really amazing! Good prices, good food, and there is a cute back room with a garden area in the back. A cute ambiance! The eggplant and potato curry (Alu Bhaigon) was incredible. I recommend! read more

Really good experience~ food AND staff were great. The veg soup was remarkable ! (Went Sunday Nov 11)

I discovered this place after living in the neighborhood for a long time. The Masala Dosa is very similar to my mum's cooking and it is just delicious. The samosa's, Aloo chatt and ragra petis are also great. The idli was ok, I'm not used to idli that is very large and very dry. Might have just got it on a bad day for them. Overall I often get food from this place and I would highly recommend it. read more

One of my favorite Indian Restaurants. The food is super fresh, and of the highest quality. Their weekend buffet is outstanding. They specialize in vegetarian and vegan Indian food, and excel at it. read more

Ahimsa (AKA Ananda) is a delicious option for healthy, yummy, kosher, vegetarian food in Greenwich Village. We were visiting from out of town and looking for a kosher option to take non-kosher guests - we were not disappointed! The food was delicious and the setting felt very authentic-Indian. We look forward to coming back when we are in New York! read more

We went to Ahimsa for my birthday and it was a great meal. A lovely little quiet and calming restaurant with an extensive vegetarian menu. The staff was attentive and for food was flavorful without being overly salty, which is often the case. We shared the Manchurian cauliflower appetizer and then one of the thalis, which allowed us to sample a few dishes at once. read more

We went looking for "jain" food as I am allergic to garlic and onions. We had no idea what most of the items on the menu were, but we told him what we liked, and we got delicious curries, lentil donuts (a first) somosas, and awesome naan. Group of six, got a table on a Sunday night, solid service. Not too expensive. We will be back. read more

If you're a foodie that won't compromise on your run-of-the-mill Indian food joints then you have to check out Ahimsa Garden in East Village. It's a haven for vegetarians with all the choices and each dish we tried had something that made you want to come back for more: i.e. the Baigan Bhartha was cooked the way it was intended, lending to the smoked flavor that I rarely ever find in Indian restaurants. The Gobi Manchurian and onion stuffed paratha were other delights we tried. Can't wait to go back and try more!! read more

As a person who loves ugly but delicious vegan food and doesn't care about the setting, I must say I was little apprehensive about this place because of it's location in the most gentrified place in Manhattan. I ordered masala dosa and idli sambar -- a staple south Indian food and it was delicious. The servers were nice and to my most delight not over serving me. Overall, a nice and cozy place to have a delicious and quick bite and nice people are icing on the cake. read more

Small, quiet place. Attentive service. Had the Mysore masala dosa which was very good. Right level of crispiness. Also tried the bhel Puri. Quite big portion for an appetizer. read more

Came here with my bf and it's definitely my new go to. Incredibly friendly staff and a great selection of delicious vegetarian and vegan food. I got the Alu Gobi curry which was cooked to perfection and he got the Palak Paneer which was a faultless blend of spices, greens and Paneer that left me stealing more of his than he was happy with. And the samosas. Some of the best I've had. I'll definitely be back for the dosas! read more

This is a great place for pick-up. I would not recommend sit-down here, because the service is poor. read more

I am definitely someone who complains about the words vegetarian and vegan being used to describe a meal I am about to eat. Despite that I have to admit that this place is on point. Food is flavorful with the perfect level of spice. Also the beer and wine collection is very well paired with the menu. Combine all that with the ambiance and service and this place has just become my go to Indian spot. read more

Food was fantastic. I was very pleasantly surprised how good everything tasted. My friends and I also don't eat onions or garlic, and this place has a really robust Jain menu. Will definitely be back! Highly, highly recommend! read more

Ohh I'm so happy this place opened up! I love indian food and am vegan, so the fact that it is entirely vegetarian and clearly marks vegan and GF options was enticing in itself.... But this is now hands down my favorite indian restaurant. Everything was so fresh and perfect. We got the Gobi Manchurian, Mushroom Matar, Alu Baigan, Chana Saag. Everything was so delicious but I will dream of the Gobi Manchurian and the Alu Baigan. I can't wait to go back- or order on seamless :) read more

So delicious, get the cauliflower appetizer. The space is cute and intimate in the back. The prices are right and the food is delcious. The service was a little iffy but all in all we had a wonderful dinner. Oh and did I mention get the cauliflower appetizer!!!!!! read more

The food is absolutely fantastic! Great for both Indian food novices and experts. Clear and successful intention to create an authentic dining experience for all patrons utilizing beautiful decor. Some dishes will leave you in disbelief that they are vegetarian, and gluten free options are awesome for those with celiac disease. Can't wait to come back! read more

This restaurant open my eyes to a new cuisine in my life!! I loved every bite of food and will defiantly be a returning customer! Perfect spot for a birthday or celebration with friends and family. The ambience inside fit beautifully with its optimal location in East Village. I can't really think of any negatives to critique... GREAT EXPERIENCE OVERALL! read more

Everything is delicious! Love that they have both North and South Indian dishes. South Indian Thali is very large portion, enough for 2 to share. Nice complimentary papadam. Looks like a small restaurant but there's plenty of additional seating in the back room. read more

We went to this place on my wife's birthday. It's a pure vegetarian restaurant with a lot of vegan and gluten free options as well. We had gobi manchurian and moong salad for appetizer which were crispy and refreshing respectively. For the main course we had methi malai mutter and aloo gobi. They made aloo gobi dry as per our request. The ambience was good. Overall it's a good Indian option near the bleecker street/west 4th area. read more