Govinda's Cafe

I was visiting Las Vegas for the weekend and arrived about 4 hours before all of my friends, so I decided to get dinner at this restaurant. I loved the idea that this cafe was connected to a temple. I was excited to try some yummy vegetarian food. When I lived in Dublin, Ireland, I ate from a vegetarian place called Govinda's almost every day, so I had high hopes for this place.When I arrived I was greeted by the strong smell of cleaning products. I will usually turn tail and run when a place smells weird, but a very nice lady came out and welcomed me. Mind you, the place was completely empty at 6.20pm. It's a buffet, so everything was out and waiting for me. I filled up my plate and, on my first bite, realized that all of the food had been sitting out for the past hour and a half and was completely dried out. Okra, which is usually my favorite, was like okra jerky. I think they really needed to keep the food covered to keep the moisture in.I took off two stars for the old dry food (the fried items were all super cold) but gave one back because the kind woman who was working there all by herself came out with some fresh pakora and fried flat bread special for me.The last star I took off because they use all Styrofoam plates and bowls and plastic utensils. I was surprised that such a spiritual place would use disposable flatware and cutlery, and Styrofoam at that. I wouldn't eat here again unless I arrived right at 5pm when they opened and I knew that the food would be fresh. The flavors were all there, but ultimately the food wasn't good because it had dried out in the buffett warmers.

Food and service was excellent. Variety in food and tasty. There was even pasta and cup cake, didn't expect them to be available as an option, my son was excited :)

Came here for the lunch buffet. Very no frills place with really good vegetarian food. Everything was delicious, hot and fresh. The food is very down to earth and it feels like your Indian grandmother made you lunch! Very down home place with a super nice woman cooking and keeping the buffet stocked. Not super great service but it really is not that kind of place. It is more like eating at a friend's house or a something. If you want a solid vegetarian Indian lunch, you cannot go wrong with this place. A real hidden gem.

While looking for a restaurant with vegan options open on Christmas Day, I happened to discover this restaurant offering a vegetarian/vegan buffet open on Christmas Day.After entering the temple where the cafe is located, I informed staff of husband's nut allergy and they came and showed him which items he couldn't eat. In addition to showing him buffet items containing nuts, the menu items were also clearly labeled. The restaurant is small but cozy. We liked the variety of food offered and how attentive the staff were. Staff was constantly walking around, asking about customer's dining experience, providing bread and drink to customers eating Although the food is good, I felt there was a lack of labels on most of the food and drink. Having said this, hubby and I discovered food was spicy only after eating it. I liked the laid back vibe of the cafe and hubby liked the soothing background music that was playing in the cafe. We both agree that with the savory and veggie filled dishes and close seating arrangement, we felt like we were spending Christmas in another country with our extended family.

Fantastic flavor, not too hot but very tasty spices. The freshly baked bread personally delivered to our table was heartbreakingly light and warm, crispy outside and soft inside- phenomenal. My favorite dish was the cauliflower - like aloo gobi, and the samosas. The only thing this place needs is some labels on the food options (no names or ingredients shown at all) and some light meditation music. It was hospital quiet in the dining area.

Literally, food for the soul...prasadam has already been offered to Krsna! Good KARMA multiplier!!!!

A Krishna friend asked me to try eating here and it was worth it. Vegetarian or Vegan food right next to a beautiful temple. I got takeout but next time I'll be dining in for the buffet. Worth the meal and recommendation. Tried just about everything. The samosas and pakora was delicious as well as the butter nan. I'll be back and I'm glad to discover this place and their food

Absolutely number one Indian restaurant in Las Vegas. Amazing buffet spread with Puris, subjis, dal, salad, fruits, halva etc. All very fresh and healthy. Staff is super courteous and helpful. Nice clean ambiance.

Tried this place for the first time and loved it!! We had masala dosas that were out of this world!

Great service and very friendly host. We luckily visited the place when the entire buffet menu was Jain. My entire family following strict Jain diet were really happy. Would definitely recommend