Govinda's Vegetarian Lunch

I showed up a little bit after 2 pm on a Monday, and I wanted to go when there wasn’t as many people. A lot has changed since I last went.. you have to buzz yourself in, the door is no longer open as before and no one wears masks. I thought they would at least ventilate the place as much as possible, especially with all the viruses out now. They do now offer electronic options for payment, which I guess is good, but not sure if they charge a fee. The BIGGEST loss is that there’s no free bread or free water/juice like before. The place is DEFINITELY NOT what it used to be.. I bought two items, as I usually get when I go there, and the portions were always generous before. However, this is no longer the case… the tofu fillets were soggy and underwhelming, and the peas with sweet potatoes were decent, but the portions leave a lot to be desired. You’ll be served the smallest portions possible, and you now have to ask for chili pepper pickles to be served (you’ll get one or two pieces instead of serving yourself as you wish) but maybe it’s because I showed up at an off day/time. You have to buy drinks, and it’s sad that I thought they would at least offer a cup of water. I am not returning again, the value isn’t the same and it was a miss in terms of food quality.

Taste is great! everyday of the week there is special dish. Spinach lasagna was great! Like how the meal options was are divided by number of items. This creates lot of flexibility based on our appetite.

Food is delicious and staff is super friendly. My favorite lunch spot in Downtown Brooklyn, it’s like having a home cooked meal

The food is terrific, but the “spaciousness” they’ve created, in all senses of that word, is of particular value! There’s a sweetness of spirit here. It’s very fast serve if you’re in a hurry, but perhaps coming here you’ll get a sense that it’s better not to (hurry.

I really love going to Govinda's. The food is fantastic and filling. They give generous portions. The ambiance is next-level (well, it's a temple). The people serving the food are super-nice.. well, they're probably monks. Hare Krishna! Love the whole vibe!