Lakshmi Vaishnao BhojnalayaLakshmi Vaishnao Bhojnalaya ) — Restaurant in Jammu and Kashmir

Lakshmi Vaishnao Bhojnalaya – Budget-Friendly Vegetarian Gem Near Dal Lake 🍛

📍 Location & Ambience

Tucked on Boulevard Road near Ghat No. 11, just across from Dal Lake—ideal for a walk after your meal .

Simple, clean setup—no frills, but comfort and hygiene don’t disappoint .

🍽️ Food & Value

Primarily vegetarian fare: special thalis (Gujarati/Indian), dal tadka, kadhi pakoda, matar paneer, bhindi masala, veg biryani, mix veg, parathas, soups, and more .

Highly praised for fresh, flavourful dishes; “extremely satisfying” thali praised by multiple reviews .

Super cost-effective: a full thali costs around ₹260, plus mains like naan for ₹70—great bang for your buck .

👍 Service & Experience

Warm, attentive and locally spirited staff—owners often treat guests like family. Personalized service even in busy times .

Minor drawbacks: portions may feel a bit light at times, and washroom upkeep isn't perfect—but nothing that diminishes the overall experience .

“Gujarati Thali was top notch”

“Double dal tadka, kadi pakoda…excellent!”

🏆 Final Verdict

Cuisine: Pure vegetarian, fresh, home-style, and generously spiced.

Price: Wallet-friendly (~₹260–₹350 for a full meal), excellent for budget travellers.

Ambience & Location: Down-to-earth, clean, just steps from Dal Lake—great spot to relax after sightseeing.

Ideal For: Vegetarian travellers, families, anyone near Dal Lake seeking hearty, authentic...

Not exactly a hidden gem, but this place offers amazing veg food. somebody in our houseboat told us if we ever wanna have veg food, try this. this joint is not much popular and I guess owners change that's why there is not a presence on Google, but after the meal I thought, they should have it as they thoroughly deserve it.

Simple clean arrangement, April 2021, so not that much crowd. We had 2 senior citizens and they requested warm water to drink which they happily obliged ( mind you, for the same, other restaurants charged us 30/bottle from last 3 days).

We ordered Dal tadka,Matar Paneer, Bhindi Masala,Kadi Pakoda,Matar & veg Pulav and tandoori rotis/naan. Every item was great, I loved double dal tadka ( i requested for it) and kadi pakoda especially... my father did not like veg Pulav and the owner did not charge it. All they needed was customer satisfaction.

Service - as we were the only party there so it was like a personal butler at your need.

I would definitely recommend it and especially when you don't get many options of veg food in Srinagar special on boulevard road (...

Hey Guys, I came here with my family on 20-08-2024, ghat no. Around 12 when we searched for a hotel/Dhaba/Restaurant and were shown the Lakshmi Veg. Food to have food, my wife and I ordered a special thali (butter roti, mix veg, raita, paneer butter masala, rice with dal makhni) which cost Rs 260.00. with stuff nan which cost rs. 70/- the taste of food was very good as per the cost and also the behaviour of the owner and staff. Next morning we had breakfast here which includes a plate of chhole poori and aalu pyaz...