Govinda’s Vegan/Vegetarian Cafe — Restaurant in Nevada

10/19-What a wonderful little hidden gem of a place. This is a buffet. And the number of dishes is "limited". But this is a buffet in the back of a temple not some casino! Wife, friend and I arrived at 645 (hour before closing) and were there till they closed. They kept bringing food out when they noticed dishes where empty. 2 kinds of rice. 4 "entree" type dishes. 2 deserts. Potatoes. Salad. Sauces / bread by the dishes. All dishes are vegan sans the galub jamun which had a label stating as such (thank you!). Not gonna lie, was looking for vegan Indian food. Was slightly skeptical when I saw the lay out but, 4 different entree type choices? 2 desert choices? This was enough for my co eaters and I, and we all enjoyed the quality and taste of the food. Def a unique experience and what my perception is, being in the back of their temple, the $ for the buffet goes immediately back into providing an additional $ resource for their temple and it's upkeep.

Water is provided but they do have a cooler just outside with Gatorade Snapple bottled water you can purchase.

The people working there were amazingly friendly, when my friend asked for something they hadn't refilled yet we were provided all with that option within 3 minutes.

Been here in the Vegas area a week and if I come back out of every place I ate, this is the only one I will be coming back too. Cost for all you can eat is beyond fair. Essentially the cost of 1 entree at a Resteraunt, here you get 4 delicious options. And especially after my experiences in vegas this week with horrible service over priced food that was beyond mediocre in casino that have ear shattering noise so it's impossible to talk, I'm so beyond happy this was my last meal and found this place. The food, interactions with the people, and atmosphere was exactly...

I'm confused by the positive reviews, but they seem to mostly be from 3-4 years ago. We went on a weekday around 12:30 pm. At first I thought it was cool that it was part of a temple and thought we'd be in for an authentic treat.

The "buffet" was brown wilted iceberg lettuce, cold unseasoned pasta, brown soggy fruit, dried out rice, spicy broth, and two pretty good dishes of sabji and kofta (I think that's what they were, no signs, no menu). There was also some puri bread and a couple kinds of pakora and samosa as well as a sweet dish. No menu items were available to order.

The food is vegetarian/vegan and I would have liked to know which dishes had dairy but there were no labels of any kind.

You serve yourself on a cardboard tray and use plastic utensils. Water is not offered but if you notice the cooler and figure out how you can pour your own. No other beverages.

I'm giving an extra star for the hostess bringing fresh puri and being friendly, although we never saw her again after that and had to go into the lobby and find someone to give money to when we were done.

Definitely a unique experience. I think the cafe is mostly for temple members and I imagine it's better when they have special events or services but it's not really for the casual...

A Hidden Gem for Simple, Delicious Vegetarian Food

What a joy it was to find such good, simple vegetarian food in the middle of Las Vegas! This café, located inside an ISKCON temple, serves wholesome, home-style meals that feel like they were made with genuine care. We ate here twice during our visit, and both times we were greeted with warm smiles and kindness.

The food is uncomplicated, nourishing, and satisfying — with protein-rich options like lentils, chickpeas, and even a tofu stir-fry. Everything tasted fresh and lovingly prepared, just like a home-cooked meal.

A quick note for vegans: while the food is definitely egg-free, it may not always be clearly labeled for dairy, so be sure to ask if you need to avoid milk products.

As is common with temple-affiliated spots, they did offer a spiritual book and gently suggested a donation, but it was done respectfully and without pressure. (It may have been because I’m Indian and they recognized that.)

Overall, I’d absolutely recommend this place — not just for the food, but for the peaceful, welcoming...