If you are into plant-based eating, do yoga every day, and are working on realigning your chakras, this is the place for you. It's got a very soothing atmosphere that is almost spa-like. The menu items have extensive descriptions that will tell you how heavy the food is, whether it will heat up or cool down your body, and even if it's good for PMS. We ordered the focaccia ($9), mung soup ($9), lasagna ($23), and khichari ($15). Focaccia (3/5) - Is this really focaccia? I'm not sure. The only familiar thing about it were the olives. Mung soup (3/5) - Lots of herbs and beans blended into a grainy soup. Lasagna (4/5) - This thing is massive. You can get a dairy or non-dairy version, and I have to say that the mozzarella on the dairy lasagna was the best part about it. Khichari (4/5) - Definitely very nourishing. This is a bowl full of fiber. I could barely finish it. I've reviewed other vegan spots and said that I could eat that stuff and be okay with being vegan, but all the dishes here reminded me that I was indeed eating vegan food. read more

My friends and I were excited to try this restaurant after seeing the high reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations - to start, we waited 20 minutes for them to take our order. My friends and I ordered 1) lasagna, 2) vegan lasagna, and 3) vegetable curry, and each of our first bites was unanimously full of flavor. However, each bite after was more and more disappointing as we discovered new flavors. Not sure why I even bothered taking a to-go box; these were leftovers I was not looking forward to. read more

Food is good, service a bit slow, No wine but Be very careful as they charged my card three times and the second time they charged a very hefty tip without even telling me.... read more

Divya's foundation solely comes straight from Ayurveda principles focusing on total body- with food in the limelight. I've walked by Divya's in the past during our Lower East Side errands and always left me wanting to visit. Since we were already in the area, I planned in advance to pick up a Vegan dish for myself and bring to a Christmas house party- that was already serving pork, chicken, red meat and potato salad- none I eat. So decided on the Vegan Lasagna and Rose Chocolate Mousse. Divya's has a tiny 'seating area'-with a host table on one side and another table stocked with Chocolates, Candles and Books on the other when you walk in. Placing my order with Brynn- was seamless and friendly. Divya's is almost Zen- nothing flashy but has soft lines with some woods and brassy touches. It seems like all everyone was saying that Saturday night I visited was 'DIVYA'S'- because the place was packed. Brynn was nice and offered- not a glass- but a small water carafe while I waited for my take out order. Even with the Lower East Side drive to Fresh Meadows- my Vegan Lasagna held well. But....two things were off: (1) my Chocolate Mousse was MIA and wasn't included in my order, and I'm already in Queens. (2) Although my Vegan Lasagna was flavorful, the majority of the broccoli in it was mushed into apocalypse. Total bill for overcooked broccoli and the kitchen staff forgetting to include my Chocolate Mousse? $36. Steep ain't it? I'm sure Divya's and her folks may put quality and love into everything- but my lasagna missed that part. As for my MIA Chocolate Mousse, I called and they apologized. Person over the phone even said I can pick it up the next time I'm in the LES. The thing is- I wanna go back and eat there because I like what Divya's stands for. But more attention should be placed on better quality dishes that are worth eating... starting with the Vegan Lasagna. read more

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Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. The place was hyped up and the food was quite bland. If I'm ordering an entree/main like Carrot risotto, I'd expect that to be the main. The risotto's quantity was abysmal and they used the sides to fill up the plate. Paneer nori rolls weren't seasoned either. No amount of regular or hot sauce could save both. Pistachio fudge was good, but again calling that as a dessert would be a laughingstock just based off how little it is served. The Carob Coconut cake was great. I wouldn't change a thing about it. But overall, I won't go there. read more

You know, it is very easy and common to make fun of vegetarian and vegan cuisine. However, even as an omnivore I am very aware that both types of lifestyles have health and environmental benefits so I do not dismiss them. However, after visiting many vegetarian and vegan restaurants over the years, I have learned that it is not easy for restaurants to make the cuisine tasty and worth what you pay. With that, I will say that I am very happy to say that Divya's Kitchen defies that experience! First, Divya's Kitchen is a really beautiful space. I feel like it has been designed to make you feel at ease everywhere you go. Even the host and wait staff make it a point to converse in a very pleasant and soft tone. There were no mats about but I almost felt like I was in a Yoga studio at some points. It was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Wanting to get a wide ranging idea of what Divya's had to offer, my girlfriend and I wound up ordering appetizers, entrees and a dessert. Here's what we had: SPICED COCONUT CHIPS (V, GF) - Toasted curry leaves and spices This is a simple dish. The coconut chips are not potato chip sized. They are rather small but that's ok. They are served wonderfully spiced and warm. They have a nice crunch and chew and the flavor is nice and savory. CARROT RISOTTO (V, GF) - Arborio rice, fresh carrot juice, carrots, green beans, celery, sautéed leafy greens, basil-parsley pesto. This dish lived up to its name. While carrot was the main ingredient, the risotto was delicious and had a wonderful texture. The leafy greens were cooked perfectly and were very tasty. The pesto was not as powerful as some you may buy in the store, but I'm glad because it helped add an accent to the dish instead of overwhelming it. VEGAN LASAGNA (V) - broccoli, carrots, spinach, organic lasagna sheets, sunflower bechamel, sunflower mozzarella and ricotta cheese; Basil Parsley Pesto, Raisin Cranberry Sauce. I'll be honest. This is the dish that makes me drool a little. I love a good lasagna but this one had a beautiful combination of vegetables and flavors that gave it substance and amazing flavor all at the same time. I would eat this dish again any time. PISTACHIO FUDGE (V, GF) - Ground pistachios cooked down in fresh almond milk. Let's be clear: there is no chocolate-y element to this dessert. Instead, this is much more akin to Indian sweets I have had in the past. That is to say it is delicious, fragrant and mouth watering all at the same time. Divya's Kitchen is a fantastic experience from the service to the food to the setting, it is a great place for a solo dinner, a date, getting together with friends or even a dinner with family. I do recommend reviewing the menu first before going to be sure it suits everyone attending. I feel very lucky to have found this excellent establishment! read more

Lovely space, attentive staff, inspiring music. The food...INCREDIBLE! We had pesto focaccia, A Stirfry Bowl, A+ Veg Pancake, A Quinoa Salad Tabouleh Salad, A+ Creamy veg Soup, A~ Phenomenal meal, memorable! read more

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I was really hoping to eat some unique vegan food with standout flavors but I left feeling unsatisfied and still pretty hungry. The flavors were lackluster and I kept wanting to love this place but just didn't. I ordered the Spinach- cheese cutlets, the hibiscus pineapple lime aid and the vegetable curry. Nothing stood out to me, everything was just ok. Don't get me wrong, this place isn't bad, it's just fine. I can see why if you are on a very restricted diet you may like this restaurant. I'm not sure if I will come back to try anything else. 3/5 *Edit/Update as of 10/5. I received a lovely message from the owner and would like to update my review. It speaks volumes to me about how a restaurant/company receives constructive feedback and here they went above and beyond. They were extremely receptive, kind and hopeful that I would give their restaurant another try. Given the way this was handled, I would like to update my review to meet 4/5 stars for outstanding leadership and management. I think I will come back and possibly try some of the dinner items instead. read more

Omg. Divya's Kitchen is SO much more than a restaurant--it's a healing sanctuary with food so thoughtfully (and deliciously!) prepared. Both my boyfriend and myself have been learning about Ayurveda this past year and our waitress, Vanessa, gave us the PERFECT recommendations for our doshas. Her energy was everything--I literally wanted to ask for her number so we could be friends! We're both Kapha Pitta doshas so makes perfect sense :) My boyfriend got the vegan lasagna (side note: he's a meat lover!) and I got the seasonal khichari w/ made-from-scratch vegan cheese--they were both out of this world and so amazingly seasoned. I could go on and on about how much I loved this place, from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere, to the prices, to the fresh flowers on the table. I'll most definitely be back to try out the brunch menu in few weeks! Ayurvedic gluten free waffles--YES PLEASE! read more

Divya's Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Phenomenal! Dinner two nights in a row. Hands down two of the best meals I've ever had! Fresh, full of flavor, gorgeous and above all, nourishing. Stellar service as well! Great atmosphere. First night: ginger mint limeade, beet hummus with gluten-free crackers, carrot risotto on a bed of greens and chocolate mousse with rose petals and almond slivers. Second night: hibiscus pineapple juice, beet hummus, vegan lasagna, chocolate mousse. This place is a spectacular hidden gem! read more

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Delicious healthy vegan food! I've never had anything like this, and felt super full but not weighed down after my meal. I came with a friend, and together we ordered the vegan lasagna and seasonal Khichari, a spiced lentil and rice bowl. The lasagna was super creamy and soft, with pesto sauce instead of red. The vegan mozzarella wasn't super overwhelming (i don't particularly enjoy vegan cheese), so this was amazing for me. I would definitely come back, and they gave me a coupon with the check for future delivery and pick up orders (order from their website). Great ambiance and service as well- music isn't too loud so you can carry on a conversation easily on a date night :) Amazing! read more

Divya's Kitchen - Seasonal Khichari - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Best vegan and vegetarian food in all of nyc. Calming ambience and great hospitality.

I love me some divya's kitchen. I have been here a few times and as a vegan it's just a great meal in NYC. I will say the vibe is unlike any other restaurant it's kinda like yoga music and extremely calm people and it's pretty quiet which is nice and intimate. The best thing on the menu is the carob chocolate cake and don't get the date shake it's not worth it. read more

I came here for a lunch with my team and it was so cool to be greeted by Chef Divya herself! Divya's kitchen is a very cute and all vegetarian place that seems to carry Indian/naturally influenced (vegetarian ayurvedic) cuisine. They don't serve alcohol (I think?), but had some delicious juices and tonic waters. We had a largely family style meal, with the dishes below: Small Bites: - Sunflower Beet Hummus - very very good, but small / not a ton of crackers. I loved this and could have eaten a lot more! - Vegan Mozzarella Plate - this was okay. Starters: - Steamed Fennel & Beet Salad - delicious. Definitely get this if you're feeling like having a light meal - Spinach Cheese Cutlets - very satisfying. A lot of the food here is light, but this will work towards filling you up Main: - Vegetable Curry in Cashew Sauce - I never would have thought this was cashew sauce if it didn't state it in the ingredients. It was rich and creamy. We got it with Paneer and loved it. Drinks: - Almond Milk Chai - great. well done. read more

Been meaning to check this place out for over a year now and so happy I was finally able to. As soon as you walk in, the vibe is so chill it feels like you're at home. I had the mong soup, veggie curry with cashew sauce, and the cookie and it was out of this world. Also, it's cool they have a non-caffeinated chai which I had with oat milk which hit the damn spot. Vanessa and Zach were awesome, along with the other employees passing by. Got the cookbook and super excited to try some of the recipies myself. 10/10 definitely coming back. Wish there were more Ayurvedic kitchens out there! read more

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It's a first time I had such a humbling food experience. The menu was very well crafted and the service was mindful. Would love to go back here read more

Favorite restaurant in the city! The mung soup is amazing, the lasagna is divine. All the desserts are super delicious. Always nourished. The staff is amazing read more

I discovered Divya's Kitchen through BlackboardEats, which was offering a 30% off deal plus a free yoga at the Bhakti Center upstairs with your dinner receipt. I like food and I like yoga, so of course I took advantage of that deal! My friend and I came here for dinner on a Thursday night. We had: - Coconut chips - crunchy, sweet coconut flakes that were sooo good - Focaccia - three pieces of focaccia bread that were dense like cake, and had little bits of veggies like carrots in them. Came with basil-parsley pesto on the side. - Carrot risotto - I got this as my main. I didn't know carrot could be so creamy! They make it using carrot juice and it also comes with basil-parsley pesto. Great alternative to regular risotto which can sometimes be too cheesy/heavy. - Pineapple upside down cake - served semi-warm with nuts on top This place has a lovely, rustic ambiance with lots of fresh plants and flowers all around. There are some big tables too that could accommodate a larger group. Everyone there was incredibly friendly, and the chef (Divya) and the owner both introduced themselves. Overall, I'd definitely come back for a healthy and delicious meal! read more

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A very nice and inviting restaurant. You can make a reservation for outdoor dining on Open Table, which is way better than standing on the sidewalk and waiting for a table to open. I started off with the vegan mozzarella cheese and tomatoes, which was pretty refreshing. Although the texture wasn't exactly like a cheese, it had a similar flavor, and was a little bit softer like a burrata. For dinner, I had the carrot risotto, which had a lot of flavors and textures packed into a dish. The portion sizes were very good as well. Although it is a little bit on the pricier end for the area, it was well worth it if you are vegetarian/vegan. The staff were very nice and attentive, and did an excellent job with safety measures. I did not get dessert, but I do have to admit that a lot of what they offered looked really nice. read more

Divya's Kitchen - Carrot Risotto - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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I love Ayurvedic food, so I was excited to give Divya a try when I found this place. Maybe I had high expectations but the food wasn't anythispecial. We tried the Vegetable curry and Vegan Lasagna. The curry was nice but the lasagna was disappointing. It was almost entirely consisted of sliced carrots! There wasn't any spinach or other vegetables, just a few whole brocolli chunks and there was barely any lasagna sheets or bechamel sauce. Either way, I enjoyed the home-cooked feeling and the aroma of all the whole and clean ingredients. read more

Divya's Kitchen - Even after eating more than half, couldn't finish all those carrots in Vegan Lasagna - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Four stars for the amazing concept. I love Ayurveda, I studied it, and the science behind eating right is so important. They have tridoshic meals, and if you know your dosha you can mix and match. I got the vegan lasagna and my friend got the kale dish. So honestly the food came out fast, which usually means pre made. The lasagna was way over cooked. Meaning they pre made it and cut it and reheat the whole thing every time someone orders because my veggies were yellow. Good portion size, but already too soggy and tasted over cooked. The sauces are delicious as well, good pesto and bbq sauce. Also, the server seemed a bit pushy into getting us to order and we were talking and catching up. I might come again and try another dish to see if it's pre made or not. read more

I was absolutely Impressed by the unique flavors this place has to offer. Everything on the menu seemed very original. If you are vegan or vegetarian you need to come here and experience the Ayurvedic taste, Im sure you will feel great after eating this type of food. read more

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Very yummy. Been on my list of vegan spots to check out for a while and finally went with my sister yesterday. I enjoyed the Asian stir fry bowl. Atmosphere is nice and waitress was kind. Not busy at all (Friday afternoon ~2:30. Everyone must've been working). I will say this isn't the place to go to find fried or battered anything. Which, I'll admit, was totally what we were craving! Very healthy spot. Felt nourished and well loved leaving. Will go again read more

I love you steak, but that veggie lasagna? Floored me! I'm scheming already about how I can go back. Gotta get the comforting and sweet ginger tea, as well as the spinach and cheese cutlets in this sweet cranberry sauce. The whole experience at this place is soothing, yummy and satisfying. I love my burgers, and yet I can't wait to come back into the comfort and tastiness of this oasis. 5 stars!!!!!!! read more

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Everything about this place is delicious! Try out any dish and you'll be pleased with every bite! Service is impeccable, and drinks are nonalcoholic, yet delicious! If you're considering a place for a romantic evening, this is definitely the place! read more

Divya's Kitchen - Avocado Dip (V, GF option) - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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The mung soup was delicious, really good. the side of sautéed leafy greens were delicious. The date cardamom almond milk shake was too sweet for me but probably others like it that sweet. I love cardamom & think a little date is all that is needed to deliver the flavor complexity. Issue was that three very small items/portions items (including tax, delivery & tip) totaled $38. Also... it took over an hour. That is likely grub hub issue. But soup lukewarm, greens cold and shake room temp for $38 is a wee bummer. Does taste like fresh, hot from the spot would be terrific. read more

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I was a little unsure of this restaurant when booking, but it looked like a good fit for our group who love veggies so I made the reservation for a Tuesday evening. We ordered 4 entrees - the carrot risotto, Asian stir fry, khichari with leafy greens and paneer added, and the non vegan lasagna- with the intention of sharing them. The portions of greens on the plates were very generous. The plates were hearty and filling and loaded with vegetables. The carrot risotto was good but I liked the other dishes more. We all literally cleaned our plates! For dessert we shared the carob coconut cake, and for drinks we had water and some ginger mint limeade, which was heavy on the mint, which I loved!! The staff here is really helpful with any questions or recommendations, very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is also quite cute, we had a lovely evening here. read more

Divya's Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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My favorite vegan place in west village. I'm not a vegan, but the food at Divya are so tasty that it doesn't really matter whether it's meat or vegan. Vegetable curry is a must order! It's creamy, but not unfortunately rich, flavorful with indian species. Beets with lentil and cilantro chutney are great addition. read more

Divya's Kitchen - Vegetable Curry in Cashew Sauce (V, GF) Masterpiece - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Outstanding vegetarian/vegan food... creative, tasty and nourishing. Service was also good. Atmosphere was mellow, in a self-help-ish/American yoga studio kind of way... But not exclusionary. Pricey but worth it. We'll likely be back. read more

Really delicious meal! Definitely on the pricey side, but the lasagna was a treat. If you want food that feels good, this is the spot.

Went yesterday for dinner. Called & made reservations for 5 around 12:45 for dinner. The hostess gave us a dinky little place to sit . Had a child requiring high chair . Informed the waitress that we had called before 1pm for dinner reservation and requested a better place . The restaurant was not even full. I clearly knew it was because of our skin color. We are South Asian Indians eating in a restaurant mostly cooking Indian food !! Was truly disappointed . Also, the table next us - opened her napkin & they found a live, big cockroach in it. We decided to stay as we had already ordered the food . The hostess was more keen on removing our food items even when we were still eating. Very disappointed. This restaurant is not even worth one star. read more

I love the decor of the inside and they also sell some products. A lot of wood and light as well as comfy chairs and tons of plants. Our server was very sweet and I could tell really liked and understood the health benefits of each menu item. I got the vegetable pancakes, which was super flavorful, like a ton of Indian flavors in sort of a crepe. It also comes with squash and the greens were perfectly charred. My favorite however was the paneer toast and I don't usually like paneer. It also was scrambled eggs like and super savory. Overall, love the experience, you can tell the food is very thoughtful and great ingredients read more

Divya's Kitchen - Vegetable pancakes, scrambled paneer toast, Asian stir fry bowl - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

The vegetable lasagna was pretty flavorless. I was surprised, because Ayurvedic food is known for being the opposite. Instead, the vegetables felt really soggy and bland, like they had been blanched. The waitstaff was lovely. read more

Divya's Kitchen - vegetable lasagna - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Nice and calming atmosphere with friendly staff. Green cabbage and kale bowl with paneer was good, could use a little more flavor though. Nice size portion too. read more

A lentil waffle ! Hell yea - healthy and delicious and utilized the ayurveda principles to keep it clean and yummy . The date cardamom shake also really hit the spot read more

Divya's Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Very nice addition to city dining - Ayurvedic food and beverage! We got the 3 COURSE PRIX FIXE which INCLUDES A STARTER, MAIN & DESSERT INDIAN Soothing Mung Soup Vegetable Curry Pistachio Fudge FUSION Black Lentil Soup Green Cabbage & Kale Carob Coconut Cake For drink, had the Sugar Down which includes cardamom, nutmeg, and other flowers/plants/herbs/spices I don't remember. The tea blend was aromatic and delicious (it reminded me of chai) Loved everything! Really impressed with the selection, quality, portion, taste, and pricing. I do want to highlight the desserts - tasty and satisfying! I didn't inquire about ingredients but this restaurant promotes clean veg eating based on Ayurvedic principles. I am generally non-veg but value a well-balanced diet and appreciate all kinds of food! My taste buds were pleased and I felt peace in mind and tummy after the meal. I will need to return to try the a la carte items and when menu is updated each season. read more

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Id say this was about a 3.5-3.75 dining experience, but rounding up in this case because some of the baked goods were incredibly executed. The Kichari, I thought, was probably most disappointing in the restaurant. It was pretty standard curry flavors. However, I ended up taking some of this home and once cooled down (and adding some of the pesto from the focaccia!) this was very good! The focaccia - definitely not focaccia as you'd think of it, but STAND OUT. It had a very interesting taste and texture and is a must-get, even for $9. The pecan chocolate chip (possibly tahini?) cookie, also fantastic! Excellent texture and pretty sizable too (very thick). The waffles - were HEAVY. They would probably be excellent savory, but we got the sweet which was a little weird with how heavy they were. I'd suggest adding some peanut butter drizzle too! Again, we had leftovers and ate it with peanut butter and it was awesome! read more

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Went here with my niece and it was the worst restaurant I've ever been to in the city. I am not very experienced in vegan dining but I have tried other vegan restaurants that gave me a much more sophisticated experience. Divya's Kitchen serves very bland food with low quality produce and I could not even finish my dish. Would not recommend. read more

The perfect balance of bouegie and hippie, yogic and ... non-yogic? The teas are terrific, the kitchari is warm and comforting. The only thing I didn't like was the vegetable soup. It wasn't bad, just not my style. I love that the menu is ayervedic complete with dosha indications. read more

This was my 2nd time at Divya's Kitchen. The last time I went everyone in my party of 4 had gotten the lasagna and we were all pretty happy with the experience - food, ambiance, waitstaff. This was not the case when I made my way back with 2 different friends almost 2 years later. We ordered to share and were able to make our way through more of the menu this time. Drinks - There was no balance in the drinks we had which was very disappointing. -Almond Chai Drink - pretty tasteless, lacked sweetness and chai flavor -Date lassi/shake - was way TOO sweet Starters - V bland -Spinach cheese cutlets - texture was fine, however, this could have used more seasoning and came off as bland -Beet hummus - this was average - not amazing, not terrible, not something I would come back for -Jicama avocado salad - again this felt under seasoned and wasn't anything special. I was super sad about this because I love jicama and the salad did not do it justice. Mains - Conflicted about this. -Asian Stir Fry - Do not get this. It was very heavy on the celery and bok choy...might benefit from the addition of some other vegetables. This was pretty flavorless as well - couldn't really distinguish a sauce in it to remedy this. We all tried a forkful and left the rest. No one even wanted to take it home. -Lasagna - This was probably the saving grace. The cheese on top was absolutely delicious - salty, melty, and crispy all at the same time. The layers of carrot and broccoli felt kind of heavy and mushy as we made our way through the more than generous sized piece served. Overall, I feel like the menu needs a revamp or flavor check. Or maybe I was there at an off night and it needs consistency. And even though the service, prices, presentation, and ambiance were on point, does it really matter if the food is meh? read more

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