Amazing service, really good staff. Mom and I loved the ambience as well. We ordered plain dosa, rasam and tofu kofta curry that were really good. I would definitely recommend rasam and tofu kofta curry! It's so much easier to order as a vegan as they have a clearly marked menu! read more

Ahimsa - Tofu Kofta Curry - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

My absolute favorite Indian restaurant in NYC or anywhere, which says a lot with so many to choose from! I especially appreciate the extensive menu fully, clearly and cleverly marked with so many gluten free, etc choices so I never have to wonder, ask or get sick from their delicious food! I have tried any things on their menu and am always so satisfied with the food, service and decor.. It's a beautiful and relaxing space, the people radiate kindness and the food is not only healthy and conscious but top notch! I'd love it if they could do more with non dairy/coconut milk, drinks and desserts ( a version of gulab, lassi and chai would all be a dream)! Thank you so much! You make my Indian dreams come true! I'm so glad you're here! read more

Excellent food, service, and ambience! Enjoyed a wonderful dinner! Thanks! Nothing more to add

Good food and place, good service, good location, would recommend, will return again, thanks

It looked like a tiny restaurant when we walked in. Then after passing the bar, it has this spacious and beautiful room. It's super vegetarian-friendly. I'd recommend ordering Pani Puri to start. It's possibly the best I've had. It's so crispy, filled with flavorful chickpea and potato. Definitely order a dosa to share! I'm obsessed with dosa but it's hard to find good ones in Manhattan. My favorite is still the dosa cafe in queens. But here it's the best in Manhattan. They have so many vegetarian curry. We just randomly picked one cuz I never had Indian kofta. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend for authentic Indian food. read more

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This restaurant is a must if you're looking for authentic indian food with a modern ambiance. In the restaurant you will find ambient lighting, fitting house music, and most importantly an entrancing bathroom. Ahimsa's bathroom was intimate to some, and intense to others. You will certainly feel something, but what you feel is up for interpretation. I would suggest taking a gander and see how the Thomas Jefferson quote and in-bathroom menu indulge your experience. The rose lassi is great. read more

Delicious food, friendly owners and they were willing to accommodate a my low salt request! I live in an area with many Indian restaurants but I'm willing to go the extra mile (maybe two) for Ahimsa. Love the dosas also but it's better to eat them while you're there. Lots of veggie and vegan options. read more

A very pleasant meal with friends in their lovely dining room. Our server was very helpful and suggested a variety of appealing vegetarian dishes. We left well fed and pleased with our experience at this lovely restaurant. read more

Hands down the best dosas and South Indian food in this area. I used to order from Uber eats all the time BUT now that you moved into my neighborhood I'm jumping with joy. Your new location is sunny and so lovely. I only found out by chance you moved closer to my home and I can walk to your location any time and have warm dosas and all kinds of other amazing dishes. read more

My gosh! I absolutely love this Indian restaurant. I have spent time living in India and am always seeking authentic Indian cuisine here in NYC. I have finally found it. I had the masala dosa made spicy and it was perfect! The sambar was delicious as well as the chutneys. We also shared an uttapam which was very nice as well. But for me the dosa was fantastic. The best tasting I've had in NYC or Queens. read more

I ordered delivery last night from Ahimsa and really was hoping for a great meal, given the reviews here. All 3 dishes ordered were bland, and disappointing. I will preface this by saying I usually eat non-vegetarian Indian food, which includes ghee and meat, I'm also not familiar with what one reviewer here called "Jain" food. I found the cauliflower main floating in a near tasteless tomato broth to be just that, nearly tasteless. The Sag with tofu pretty much the same, a bit more flavor then the cauliflower, but barely. I asked for Medium/mild spicy it tasted like neither. I ordered a spinach app in a gluten free pancake thing, what came was spinach on tasteless dough, with cottage cheese pressed in, and broiled on top, not cheap at $14.99. The extra papa something I ordered I thought was the lentil papadum I am familiar with and love. No here came tasteless white crisps that did seem freshly fried? I'm also accustomed to the little green mint sauce and tamarind, none of which were here, but rather, 2 other little sauces that I had great hope for, to give flavor to this meal. Nope they did not, nor could I even tell what they were? Ah! ! gave myself a treat by ordering mango chutney, a forbidden little sweet, It was the Most flavorful part of the meal! I used it as a dipping sauce to get through the rest. I was hungry, and had nothing in the house. Almost forgot the extra Raitha, was like watered down yogurt with some small chopped veggies. Definitely not for me or my tastebuds! read more

Came here for a weekday dinner, and had a great experience! The host was extremely attentive, kind, and followed Covid protocols. The place was quite empty and it almost felt like we were having a private event reservation. We got the Mango Lassi, Samosa Chaat (5 stars) with garlic naan, Pondicherry Masala Dosa (4 stars), and the Kadai Paneer Masala. The portions were huge, reasonably priced, and finger-licking. read more

Had eaten at the East village location once during the fasting month for Jains and walked past many months on the 38th St. location before trying it for the first time yesterday. Very impressed by overall cleanliness, attention to service. I had samosa yesterday and since it was good I went back today. Maybe it's too early in the season for Idlis, but I was greedy since I was told that the chef is from Bangalore. Idlis came undercooked. They took it back to the kitchen did something to it and brought it back a little better. First, hygienically not the right thing to do. You should not put half eaten food to reheat with fresh food. It should be disposed of and a fresh plate made, to the best of my understanding. There were crumbs on the velvet sofas on either side. Indian food is messy and they need to give a little more detail to cleaning after customers. I'm going to give the restaurant one more shot - this time go with the safe bet, north Indian food. read more

New favorite! I love Indian food. I love Vegetarian and vegan Indian food, it is the best way to experience Indian food. Many of the restaurants that also served meat dishes do a decent job of preparing vegetarian dishes. I have found that strictly vegetarian Indian restaurants do vegetarian better. Ahimsa does Indian food right, simple, delicious and the way I like it, - accurately? I dined in with a party of 6. The restaurant gives the initial idea that they are small, but then you walk back and baaam your pleasantly surprised by the the spacious back room with (mini) fountain and view of a courtyard (con Buddha) Thali enough for two people who like to share, and like all of the dishes. Bonus: gluten free options, Kosher!, vegan and vegetarian. I highly recommend coming and falling in love with Ahimsa. Namaste. read more

This place was great! The dishes were all really tasty and the service was quick despite the place filling up around 7 pm. The gobi manchurian here is a MUST. Enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be back :) read more

I was really excited to try this restaurant because its yelp rating was so high--such a disappointment! Not only was the food overpriced ($35 for Saag Paneer, Garlic Naan, and Samosas), it was bland, oily, and inauthentic. It also didn't taste fresh at all. The paneer was definitely on the older side. Overall, there are way better options for Indian cuisine in NYC! read more

Good food,fast service and staff was very friendly. The restaurant was very nice and clean! read more

First lets me say this was a Pick-up order so I cannot comment on service other than the nice gentlemen who took my order and delivered it to my car outside. Service was perfect and greatly appreciated. Order was taken correctly and fulfilled correctly which is a big plus these days. Please note that we spent around $120. As to food, we ordered Palak Panner, Alu Palak, Baigan Barthra, Vegetable Briyani, Idli, and Alu Paratha. All the curries were good and the Idlis were absolutely fantastic. Raita was ok but not outstading. The dishes where we had a major problem were the basmati rice and the Vegetable Briyani. The Basmati Rice had a very strange chemical smell and taste which included ghee and too much salt. Vegetable Briyani had the same issue. We could not eat the rice at all and just threw it out since we are in Brooklyn and not returning to NYC to complain about rice. Portion sizes of all dishes seemed the norm. And we can definitely recommend the Mango Lassi as it was perfect. Unfortunately the rice issue spoiled the whole meal. read more

As someone who has never really given Indian food much of a chance, I can genuinely say that Ahimsa blew me away. I went with two friends who are well-versed in Indian cuisine, and we shared a couple of appetizers and a main. I highly recommend following suit so you can try a bunch of menu items! We started with the Onion Pakoras, Gobi Manchurian, and Chili Paneer. The landslide favorite was the Gobi Manchurian. It has the perfect balance of breading to cauliflower, and the sauce was super tasty. The Onion Pakoras were also good, but a little heavy on the breading. The Chili Paneer was also delish, but I wish there had been more pieces of paneer. For our main we shared the Masala Dosa, and wow! for my first Dosa this was incredible. It was light, crispy, and came with three dipping sauces. Large enough to split between three people if you were treating the meal as a family style one. We also got Mango Lassi. Quite sweet, but so so good. It was like drinking dessert with our dinner! Would highly recommend visiting Ahimsa, it won't disappoint! And the price point was wonderful for the amount and quality of the food! read more

Amazing Indian vegetarian food. Outdoor seatings are very comfortable & nice. Dishes 1. Gobi Manchurian - cauliflower 2. Samosa 3. Chana Saag - Chickpea cream spinach 4. Naan All fresh & delicious. Reasonable prices. Friendly staffs. 5 stars read more

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Bhel snack was good but uttapam was very saur. Ambiance was good and service was quick. Need to come back for trying other dishes.

Ordered pickup from this local spot. Got some staple dishes: palak paneer, Chana masala, dal palak, etc. The dishes were on the pricier side. Will definitely not eat here again. Portions were small and all of it was super bland. read more

Wonderful Indian vegetarian restaurant with a full Jain menu Enjoyed the cauliflower appetizers, the samosas , the dosas and the mushroom curry. Will return for more. The only criticism I have: the lights in the rest room are too dim. Please install veered light! read more

I was craving some South Indian food on a random Monday night and noticed Ahimsa was one of the first to pop up on yelp. When you first walk in, you are immersed in a beautoful sandalwood and scent. The ambience is so nice - very calm. They have a mini waterfall in the back so you get to hear that while eating. No complaints here. For apps we got the samosa chaat which was amazing & pav Bhaji. For the pav - personal preference - I just wish it was toasted a bit more and with more butter. Total personal preference though, my friend enjoyed it! I got the South Indian thali - which came with dosa, idli, vada, uttapam, chutney and sambar. I liked this option a lot because I wanted to try all of the South Indian food and this gave me the ability to do so. This is just a personal preference but I wish there was a bit more seasoning on the food. Growing up, my mom would put a lot on all of these dishes, so I'm just used to it. My friend got the gunpowder dosa- which was soooo good!!! That had a great kick to it and made me remember my mom's cooking. Overall 4 stars just because of the seasoning + small things for me but honestly service, location, ambience was a 5/5. read more

Ahimsa - Gunpowder Masala Dosa and South Indian thali - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food here is fantastic, but I'm taking off some stars due to an issue I had dining here several weeks back. I am vegan and I ordered two dishes: the Kadai tofu and the Chana saag. The Chana saag was fantastic- 5 stars there. However, they gave us paneer instead of tofu. Yes, I am sure, because I've only been vegan a year and used to eat paneer regularly. When I called to tell them about the mistake, the person on the phone clearly didn't believe me. He told me the chef was adamant that he didn't mess up, and so therefore it was tofu, but since I'm the customer, I must be right. He didn't offer a refund, just told me that next time I order, I can ask for a free curry and mention the manager's name. This isn't a great solution, because it'll sound like total bullshit to the person I'm ordering from, who probably will have no idea what the heck I'm talking about. Accidentally serving paneer instead of tofu is a pretty major issue. If they'd handled it better, I wouldn't have been too bothered by it. The customer service could be better. read more

Ahimsa - This is clearly not tofu. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Not so good anymore... after many many perfectly spiced properly hot spice levels, they went mild. Without any warning what had been very spicy and spicy, became horribly mild and indigestible. More than anywhere else in the world, the spice levels of Indian food in Manhattan are just unacceptable. Why this happened to Ahimsa, I have no idea. All I know is that I have to be honest and certainly I can no longer recommend Ahimsa for their spice level. read more

This place has good quality Southern Indian and Northern Indian food in a nice cozy location in the East Village. The restaurant is pretty small inside, with room for a few parties to dine in. The decor is clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The menu is extensive, with most of the classic dishes from both regions. The menu is friendly to vegans, with vegan options clearly marked. The same goes for gluten free. The dosa are served hot, fresh, crispy, and in a traditional huge portion with tomato chutney, coconut chutney, and sambar. The gunpowder masala dosa has a nice added bit of flavor and spice from this red "gunpowder" seasoning they spread on the inside. The dosa here are above average, but perhaps a bit thicker than they should be. The onion pakoras made for a nice crispy and flavorful appetizer and went well with the tamarind and mint chutneys. The vegan palak tofu was very flavorful and smooth despite the omission of cream and ghee. Without the cream or ghee, it was not too heavy but rather light and fresh tasting. It was a nice rendition of a classic dish. I ordered it with chana mixed in as well, which added a good component to the dish. Ahimsa Garden is a great place to get good quality Southern Indian and Northern Indian food in the East village. The dosas are the highlight of the menu. Their ability to accommodate several different dietary needs including vegan, gluten free, and kosher, makes it an ideal option for dining with difficult groups. The vegan options seem a bit healthier than standard Indian fare, owing to the lack of heavy cream and ghee. This place is definitely worth a try if you are in the area. read more

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Very good place and delicious Jain food. They have a separate Jain menu. We had chickpea salad, Mysore plain dosa and paneer makhan wala. All three items were delicious. Compared to other Indian places we tried, this was the best. Will definitely come back here. read more

This place may not come up on your google search as the most famous spot for South Indian lunch but it should! I had visiting family in town and we wanted idli and dosa, no crowds, and good service. This was that with the added bonus of a pretty dining room and being in a quiet neighborhood. The staff were exceptional and we enjoyed everything we were served. Highly recommend the mung masala dosa. read more

Ahimsa - Mung Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I went here as an "okay, sure I'll go" kind of agreement with a family member from the area who had been meaning to try this place for some time. When I first heard it was vegetarian, I got a bit worried if the food would be filling enough. To my surprise, it was SO GOOD! Appetizers: tried the pani puri and it is a MUST! Imagine a fried shell filled with everything from chickpeas to potato, and several other toppings I can't name. You basically pour the yummy cilantro soup/liquid/dressing into the shell and eat it in one mouthful! Amazing. I would go back just for the pani puri. As for the main course, we tried the curried cauliflower and curried okra, both of which were good. The dosa was also amazing!! Ambiance is great for catching up. Not too loud but also not too quiet. Whenever people ask for recommendations in New York, this is always on my list. This was a great experience -- I'll be back! read more

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So glad to have found a vegetarian Indian spot with no need to compromise on options or flavor! I've ordered twice for delivery and once for pickup, all times were delicious. We got garlic naan, aloo gobi, kadai tofu, multigawny soup, and pav bhaji. In terms of spiciness, Ahimsa runs hot in our experience. We ordered 5 out of 10 the first time and it was fiery, but still delicious. We went less spicy the next time and it was great. read more

Went for dinner with a group of 10. We all left feeling full and still wanting to eat more . Very Authentic and very tasty. Service was on point. We tried a bunch of items on the menu and they all came out fast . Gobi Manchuria, Mysore Masala Dosa are a must try. Oh, decor and the ambiance is great. Perfect for a date nite or group dinners. Definitely go read more

Ahimsa - Gobi Manchurian - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Terrible service. My husband went to get a pick up order which they refused to honor and then threatened to call the cops on him because he was standing on the sidewalk writing a review about how terrible the service was. He was STANDING ON THE SIDEWALK. NOT IN THEIR RESTAURANT. He was on the SIDEWALK. He was on his phone so they came out and threatened to call NYPD because he was writing a bad review. Don't go here unless you want to be treated like a criminal just for standing on the sidewalk for a few mins. read more

Last night, we met friends who were visiting from Boston; it was a party of four. We were seated promptly and the service was professional and attentive throughout the meal; the atmosphere was quiet and calm. All entries, from chaat to kulfi and everything in between, were delicious. We of course brought everything we couldn't finish back home, lamenting that we have nothing this good in our neighborhood on the Upper West Side. Nice to know that we don't have to venture to Jackson Heights or New Jersey for an excellent South Asian meal. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

I had to look up the whole philosophy https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahimsa Place is great because they have north and South Indian food :-) very gluten free and vegan friendly. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was relaxed and didn't feel rushed. read more

This was my first time stopping into this quaint Indian restaurant and it did not disappoint. I'm definitely not a pro when it comes to ordering Indian food, but the staff was very helpful in finding the right meal for me. My friend who is vegan also had an endless amount of options to choose from. We ordered a few appetizers, the Pani Puri and Samosa Chaat are a few favorites. Then we followed that up with the Spinach Dosa which was bigger then the plate it came on (great for sharing) and the Alu Gobi, a cauliflower and potato dish. By this point I could barely fit another bite in I was so full, but each dish was better then the last. And to top it all off they have a great happy hour until 7. I highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Indian cusine! read more

When I tell you we cleaned our plates... everything was amazing. For a table full of gluten free vegetarians, it was refreshing to see a menu where we had all the options! Each of us got a chai, and the chai should absolutely not be skipped. Among other things, we got samosas, gobi Manchurian, vegetable vindaloo, and paneer masala dosa and a couple others I forget, but every single thing we got was fantastic. Customer service was super attentive too. Can't wait to come back! read more

Ahem. Sa is so good! Don't sleep on the uttapam. And definitely hit yourself with the dosa. The curries are good too (paneer masala), but a little taste of this reminds me of south Asian food in london. read more

Great vegetarian Indian restaurant tucked away on 10th street. We had no problem getting seated around 6:30 from the very friendly staff. The space is nicely decorated and a fun place to go on a more casual date. We started with the aloo papdi chaat. It had a combo of spicy and sweet and crunchy. A great starter dish. For our main we shared the Kadai Paneer Masala. It was also flavorful and worked really well with the amazing garlic naan we ordered on the side. For dessert we had the Badam Halwa a la mode. This was so unique and also delicious. It had a ton of different rich flavors and the texture and consistency of apple sauce. I highly suggest you get it with the ice cream. The staff were great. Very attentive and nice. Definitely check this place out. It has great dishes and you will be satisfied even if you're not a vegetarian. read more

Ahimsa - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Had an interesting time here. Let me start by saying that the food was very good. I also love that it's vegan/ vegetarian. My friend and I started with the Chaat, and then had the eggplant dish and the dal lentil dish and both were very good (although the lentils were on the salty side). Some things that were a bit strange... 1- When we first arrived at 6:30 on a Wednesday (prime dinner hour) we were told the back room was closed for the next twenty minutes (something about a delivery). There are only 2-3 tables in the front and they don't have much ambiance so we went and got a drink and came back an hour later. 2- When we arrived the waiter put us in a squished corner table in the back room that was right next to a pile of chairs. Since there were several other tables open I asked if we could not sit at that table and the man showed us to another one. We thought maybe a big party was coming in but that proved not to be the case. Strange. 3- There were gushing waterfall sounds that came every 5 minutes or so. We spent awhile trying to figure out whether the sounds were on purpose or not- we settled on they were on purpose. All in all, the waiters were very nice and meant well. They just seemed a bit overwhelmed- even though there were only four tables with people . The food was definitely good enough to come again. read more

Ahimsa - Indian Near Me - New York, New York