Rāma — Restaurant in Riga

This vegeterian(has LOTS of vegan options) cafeteria is really what dreams are made of. The food is incredibly good and as incredibly cheap. As you go in, the staff get a tray for your food that might resemble one that prisoners in jail eat off of but do not fear, the food is full of flavour and it feels like there's this peaceful but fun party going on in your mouth. The staff person asks you what you'd like and you just point a finger to what looks good to you or read the names of the foods off of the little cards infront of you. If you come here, definitely try the vegetable ''meatball''-it is truly amazing. The furniture is old fashioned and the whole place isn't fancy but I was told that's just them being loyal to their philosphy of not paying attention to material things, which I definitely agree with in this case, since the food causes an incredible amount of excitement every time I go there for a meal. There is also a little shop in the Hare Krishna centre where you can purchase incense, grains and plenty of different things for a...

• Final decision: Definitely Recommended !! ***

This is NOT a conventional restaurant, so keep that in mind when you go there. They sell food by weight, so be careful when you choose and buy.

Coming to the food itself, this is NOT Indian food. It is a version of Indian food prepared by Europeans for European taste. So the food may taste a bit bland at times. However rest-assured the quality of the food is good and healthy and unlike the other so called 'Indian' restaurants in town, this place will NEVER sell you stale food.

The ladies behind the counter are very nice and warm, although they do not seem to speak English.

Coming from the land of Lord Jagannath, I would have loved to see some 'Dalma' and 'saga-bhaja' (HIS favorite) but alas I could not find it. I actually wanted to tell the aunty that but language was a major problem. But I did get some good sandesh sweets !

I will not talk about the prices, many others have already done that. :)

• Final decision: Definitely...

I've always found this place to be a reliable choice. The standout features for me are the diverse menu options and the unique flavors that are a bit hard to find elsewhere in Riga. It's been a favorite of mine since childhood, and it's remained consistently good over the years.

They offer a good range of main courses, vegetarian options like cutlets and fritters, along with tasty sauces, salads, desserts, and pastries. Personally, I often go for the soy goulash and the green beans with Indian nuts, I also recommend the cheese fried in nori. Plus, the prices are reasonable, typically falling between 5-10€, which is great value for what you get.

Overall, it's a solid choice for vegetarian dining, and I always enjoy revisiting...