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    Govinda Restaurant

    4.5 (16 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Emily G.

    How can you beat seven unique Indian dishes/sides for $7? You can't! The place was very nice and clean and the two people working were very kind. I love not knowing exactly what I'm getting and having a different experience every time! I also like that they focus on giving back and feeding the homeless. Great people and great food! Will definitely be back! Make sure to bring cash as they are cash only for now!

    02/11/22's Thali consisting of: Lentils, rice, roti, okra, potatoes, fried veggie patty, and a dessert (unsure of the names on the last two)
    Jack M.

    Inconspicuously situated within a row house in the Carver neighborhood hides one of the best Indian restaurants in RVA! Govinda is a quick service vegan/vegetarian restaurant associated with the Krishna House directly behind it. Their menu consists of a daily changing plate (Thali) as well as various side dishes (Huge fan of the samosas!). On the day I visited, the thali was lentils, rice, okra, potatoes, roti, some sort of fried vegetable patty, and this rice pudding/porridge with raisins for dessert(Not sure on the names of the last two items, sorry!), all spiced to perfection and all for only 7$!! I opted to take mine home, but there's a few tables available for indoor dining if you so choose! The older gentleman who rang up my order got my food out in only a few minutes and was super friendly as well! It's hard to find such a wholesome meal for so cheap, and I felt extremely satisfied with my food after eating. They do a great community outreach program and donate tons of meals to the local homeless population, so it's lovely knowing that the money is going towards a great cause! Their hours are a little odd (5-8 pm every day except Saturday) but They've started accepting debit/credit and have a few parking spaces available at the building. Can't urge people to eat there enough!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food. Excellent mission. Friendly folks. I encourage everyone to support their work.

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    3 years ago

    Best place ever so yummy and vegan and the service is great !! drinks are 1$ and the plates are 9$ and they give student discounts ?!!!

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    this place rocks :) awesome owners. support small businesses! their stuff is all home made and well priced. these guys rule o

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    3 years ago

    This place is SO delicious and the service is impeccable. Can't believe I haven't gone sooner.

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    Blue Atlas

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    3.3 mi
    $$

    Still a winner but watch out because the price can sneak up on you if you order faster than you…read moreeat. Reservations made well in advance is a must unless you're going at less popular times. Unfortunately parking is always a challenge because of reserved parking so plan ahead and come early if I have a reservation. Lots of steps leading up into the building but there is a ramp for handicap access. Kids were in town so we were visiting all our favorite places. Blue Atlas tapas style variety is always a hit with us. The only disappointment this time was the Elote dumplings. They were basically just corn gnocchi. Not a terrible flavor, but wouldn't bother ordering again. We started with some pretty fun cocktails, and a highlighted wine which I wish I could remember the name of...i think it started with N...It was a light bodied wine with mild floral notes, and a Prosecco feel without the bubbly that went perfect with all the plates. For cocktails, we got tea ceremony, la Siesta, Nicolada. I loved la Siesta and Tea ceremony for their uniqueness and smooth delivery. My son has a sweet tooth for cocktails, which the Nicolada fit but probably a little too sweet for me. For food we got the ever reliable pork belly Bao buns -a bit on the pricey side when you have to order extra to serve a table of four at $6 each, Next the aforementioned elote dumplings, -tacos de trucha which was good but not my favorite, -hanger steak, -Malaysian fried chicken - delicious and a good deal, -shish Barak; unique, and very tasty, -Vietnamese prawn toast, which was delicious , - -steamed mussels- good and enjoyed by most, and the -tortilla Española; solid but underwhelming compared to everything else. Also ordered the Brie special with toast that I loved but some of us got part of the rind which there was a lot of so wasn't as enjoyable for them but the flavors were there. Would've liked a few more heavy protein options but this did not affect our enjoyment of the meal. The hanger steak exceeded my expectations. I'm not always up for steak, but this was done perfectly and well accompanied with a marinated summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and pickled peppers. For dessert we got the ice cream sandwich and the chocolate banoffee budino. They were all out of the Black Forest meringue, so unfortunately, we could not try that. The ice cream sandwiches were a hearty serving and enjoyed by everyone at the table, but I thought the banoffee budino was the best. Unique and very tasty. Would have ordered one to have by myself if I wasn't so full lol.

    What a beautiful spot ! I loved the fact that it was inside of an old school building, reminded me…read moreof the days of back when I went to school in a building built in the early 1900's. The seating is both indoors and outside, absolutely astonishing spots. The staff are friendly and chatty and quick with their services ! Absolutely a lovely spot for yummy coffee AND yummy food. Most places have either or- they have BOTH! Will be returning more than I'd like to admit hehe.

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    Blue Atlas
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    Lillie Pearl

    Lillie Pearl

    4.5
    (757 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    One of the best restaurants I've visited. Ambiance was nice, seated right away, music was great (if…read moreyou're into 90s r&b), service was outstanding, and the food was some of the best I've had. I had the sweet potato cornbread, crispy salmon, with a side of collards. My wife had the oysters (with a really tasty hot sauce) and the crab cake (no filler). Everything was savory and light, cooked to perfection. We were both stuffed as we walked away from this gem!

    I finally got to the new location of Lillie Pearl. The location is great. Right at the triangle…read morewhere the Maggie L Walker stature stands on Broad St. It's open and airy with two levels of seating a a nice bar. We were there late Saturday night(8:30pm). The server, Briana, was one of the best I've had in a very long time. Personable, great smile, friendly, and knew her stuff. We ordered the brussel sprouts- they were great with a nice heat from the sauce. We had the crispy skin salmon, which came with a nice fresh salad, The skin was amazingly crispy and the flesh was flavorful. I asked Briana to surprise me with something good and boy did she deliver. It was their porkchop served over some super tasty mashed potatoes. Note that this is not how they are usually served, it was Briana's favorite way to eat this dish so she made the decision for me. The porkchop was very very good. Nice grill marks, onions, and a very nice cream-based sauce. This was so so good. They are doing great food at this new location and I will be back again.

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    Top floor decor and portrait wall
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    Roasted Heirloom Baby Carrots Dinner
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    Pinky’s

    Pinky’s

    4.4
    (367 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I wish I had a bigger stomach and I wish I was in town longer. I wanted to try everything off of…read moretheir menu most everything., I'm hesitant to say all because I just don't remember was gluten-free or could accommodate gluten-free, all of their fryers are 100% gluten-free. I ate at the bar. The bartender helped me navigate all of the things I wanted to try and help helped me pair down best of the best since I was traveling and I couldn't take any leftovers. Bartender also helped me select a glass of wine to go with my dinner. Everything was phenomenal. I highly suggest the octopus. I also suggest a sandwich. Their gluten-free bun was amazing. The broccolini that I had was good. I just personally prefer mine to be more well done than it was and the lemon aïoli that goes with the fries..... good night. It was the best thing that I've ever had. Cannot wait to come back to Richmond to go specifically to this restaurant

    I had high expectations based on the glowing reviews, but unfortunately, the experience didn't live…read moreup to the hype. We ordered one starter and two entrées. The ambience was disappointing, and our table was right next to the kitchen, which made the dining experience less enjoyable. By the time we left, our clothes smelled strongly of food. As for the food, it was mediocre at best. Considering the price, we expected something more memorable or innovative. The flavors were fairly standard and nothing stood out--they were comparable to what you'd find at any decent mid-range Italian restaurant, without the premium quality or creativity to justify the cost. Overall, it wasn't a terrible meal, but it definitely wasn't worth the price, and we left feeling underwhelmed. I don't think I'd return.

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    The view outside. Perfect for people watching
    The view outside. Perfect for people watching
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    Crispy Pork Belly with pickled fresno Chile, pickled shallots, skordalia, citrus, smoked paprika oil, chives (GF, P)

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