Tulsi Restaurant — Restaurant in Uttarakhand

I have never visited a place where I want to be at even when I am half a thousand kilometres away. Yet, Tulsi is that place.

AMBIENCE Being an enviornment-friendly person, when I came to know that this is made of waste material, I was more than happy. Further, the climbers and the creepers and the shrubs make the place all more beautiful. Apart from the place's vibe, there is something else you must know. Please do not forget to consider the mosquitoes in case they're super attracted to you. I have always been troubled by them. An incense stick would work.

FOOD I lived in a yoga school for a month in Rishikesh and didn't know where I could suppress my cravings. One fine day, a mate told me about this place and since then, I cannot stop thinking about the breakfast shake, the afternoon Ragi Nutella pancake or boiled vegetables and pasta as dinner. I mean I didn't know anybody would ever be able to beat my mom's taste but Amit ji (the place's owner) has honestly done that. Also, the quantity is great as well so you need not worry if your tummy will be filled or not.

BEVERAGES I believe that if you're not a person who lives in this area, you must try the lemon grass tea. They have their own plantation and the fragrance of the leaves simply might make you opt for it. I had Tulsi tea, masala tea, peanut butter and chocolate shake, the special breakfast shake, and a lot more and no drink could make me feel like I should have opted for another one. That good it was.

AFFORDABILITY Honestly, at first, I thought that if I keep eating here, I might spend my entire month's budget in a couple of days. However, that was totally not the case. Firstly, the prices are extremely affordable and secondly, I believe that the quantity makes it even better. I always had to order only one thing and never another. One would suffice well.

SMOKING Is there a place in Rishikesh that doesn't allow?

P.S. If you have read this far and wish to have a meal here, you may. But I've got a few warnings for you (apart from the mosquitoes). There is a very cute cat that resides here. You might like him more than you initially anticipate. Amit ji is such a great chef that you will miss the food made by him even when you cannot visit. The people here, including Kavita ji, Suraj ji, and others that you may meet if you stop by the kitchen, are so lovely that it'll be difficult to say your...

Lovely place to spend the afternoon in the sun! The terrace is beautiful. While they have many dishes with eggs on the menu and their default is cows milk, they offer 3 types of plant milk (oat, almond and coconut) and many dishes are vegan. They are also really generous with the tofu so you can get a decent amount of protein.

We tried and rate the following vegan items: vegetable tofu roast: no crazy special flavour but very decent and delicious - would order again scrambled tofu and toast: no egg flavour, it that’s what you’re after (could potentially ask for black salt to achieve it?), simple, but still nice - would also order again vegetable tofu pancake: lovely dough and plentiful and healthy filling - would order again for sure homemade vegan Nutella and banana pancake: yes yes and yes! Chocolate hazelnut spread is incredible vinyasa special shake: huge fan! Special flavour, I would say oriental, because of some rose water, lovely consistency and just on point. Never tried anything similar and loved it. banoffee cake: a bit too sweet for our liking. Still nice but wouldn’t order again

Prices are super good too and the food comes out incredibly quickly.

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Tulsi had become my second home as I visited tapovan in Rishikesh for few months but after some time I get bored not having healthy and delicious meals as I almost tried many cafe's and restaurants then some day I met with tulsi restaurant owner "Amit" that is amazing down to earth person and I tried Nutella banana pancake that was so delicious that I go daily 2km walk just to have same thing again and again and then I tried tofu sandwiches fruit juice shaksuka or most famous recipe that he prepare for special customer's that is banofiie piee. The taste that I got here will not get anywhere and will miss you always Tulsi was the only reason to make me survive in devbhoomi. They serve food with love with positive energy and if anyone want to try delicious food with lots of love and not so expensive then once visit tulsi restaurant. Thanks Amit sir and sooraj for your efforts and taking care of my health and...