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Govinda's

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Restaurant Name Govinda's
Address 99 Elizabeth Street
Brisbane 4000
Vegetarian/Vegan
Phone Number 3210 0255
Alcohol No
URL http://www.brisbanegovindas.com.au/

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Food Type Indian
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Review I dont live in Brisbane myself but my sister does, so every time i come to visit her i make sure i go there. I have always loved it. The food is always great and very affordable. The staff are always friendly. I wish there was one closer to where i live.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Kirsten
Date Entered 02-06-2010

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Review I love Govinda's! I really love the food and the atmosphere. Keep up the good work.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Carolyn Castle
Date Entered 22-10-2009

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Food Type Indian
Weekday Opening Times see website
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Review Has to be the cheapest restaurant in town. $6 for students between 2-3pm for more than you can eat!

Not that I could fit it in.. but they need vegan desserts.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Tammi-Louise
Date Entered 02-05-2009

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Review Hands down the best food ever, I could eat Govindas everyday and never get sick of it. I love the van they have at Big Day Out - such a brilliant idea!
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Angelina
Date Entered 18-02-2009

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Food Type Indian
Weekday Opening Times Tuesday to Friday - see their website for times
Weekend Opening Times Saturday - see their website for times
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Review Nice place, good food, and really pleasant outdoor seating in warm weather.

I like the kofta balls, giant samosas, noodles (not really indian but good!)...

Only thing is, as of this writing they have a 'vegan night' on Wednesdays. But it's no different to a regular night! They still have vegetarian food and no vegan desserts - although they say they'll try to make some in future.

I say if you're going to have a vegan night, make everything vegan - or stop calling it that!
Rating /5 4.5
Reviewer Rico
Date Entered 25-01-2009

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Review Great food.. they have a weekly menu, sometimes it is beans, sometimes vegetable curries, always rice, sometimes lentils.. and halava for desert. i usually do take away which is $4 for a medium container. great price, great food
Rating /5 5
Reviewer jane
Date Entered 30-09-2008

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Review Good locaton, nice feel about the place.
Food is oily and creamy and lacks variety generally. Understaffed in peak hour and lacklustre staff. I will not be back for quite some time.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Steve
Date Entered 03-08-2008

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Review I absolutely Love Govinda's, and am sad there aren't more restaurants like it on the Northside. I have to go all the way to town to enjoy.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Big Jules
Date Entered 10-06-2008

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Review Hello Andrew McKay! Really glad you enjoyed Govindas. We do too and they always look after us so well.

But - aha!! We know who you are now and we'll track you down to do a bit of arm twisting!! ;)

Why not email the office or give me a ring and I'll send you a free Information Pack. Lots of recipes and even a couple in there from Govindas. Howzat???
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Dark Horse
Date Entered 25-04-2008

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Review First time that I have tried Govindas and it will not be the last. $10 for a drink and 3 courses... that is unlikely to be beaten on price anywhere in the City, and even if it is I dont believe that it will surpass the atmosphere, service and quality of food on offer. I am not a Vegan or Vegetarian...with food this great maybe I should try! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Andrew McKay from Briz City
Date Entered 25-04-2008

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Review I've been to this place several times. Its wonderful. The service is great. No compromise on vegetarianism. Food is bland at times and does miss out on Indian spices but I guess it adheres to the ideals of simplicity. Veg. Lasagne- great!
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Neelam Sunder
Date Entered 22-02-2008

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Review The food is fantastic. I love the different meals for each day of the week. Perfect for vegetarians. Very filling too, I can only eat one plate.

The environment is casual and quiet which is a perfect escape from the rest of the city.

The only thing I don't like is that the price keeps going up. A $1 discount for students is not much but the student hour price is better so I try to go at that time.

Overall a great experience. Unfortunately none of my friends appreciate its greatness so I have to go alone. But it's definately worth it!
Rating /5 4.5
Reviewer Marissa (not the same one from '02)
Date Entered 19-10-2007

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Review It was like a breath of fresh air to see a vegetarian restaurant on the Coast. The guy who served me was very nice and down to earth. I was happy with the food quality for the price I paid.
Rating /5 4
Reviewer Tisha
Date Entered 23-09-2007

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Review The food here is just wonderful! I'm a poor uni student and I still think it's cheap - so I'm not sure what all the people who think it is expensive are talking about. Excellent food and friendly staff. Even though some of them struggle a bit from time to time with their English - a laugh and a smile are the same in any language.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer The_Other_Andy
Date Entered 20-07-2007

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Review I was glad to find Govindas whilst on the Gold Coast. A great place to feed a family as prices are good.
Quite a few vegan options too.
I have always liked most Hare Krishna food (though personally I reckon it wouldn't harm to add a few more spices!)
Such a shame Govindas in Adelaide closed down a few years ago :(
Rating /5 5
Reviewer vegout
Date Entered 08-05-2007

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Weekday Opening Times 4:30-7PM Mon-Thurs as well as normal daytime hours.
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Review I love Govindas, I think the food is delicious, the staff are friendly, and I never have any problems asking for a vegan plate (just watch to make sure they don't accidently, automatically, put the dressing on the salad!). One plate is always more than enough for me.

I wanted to let you know that they have started doing dinner now. We tried it a week ago and though it was very quiet, the food was just as nice as always and it's a nice place to go for a meal after work if you work in the City. We don't have problems going for lunch either for that matter - it's busy and bustling but there have always been tables available.
Rating /5 4.5
Reviewer Jamie
Date Entered 17-04-2007

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Weekday Opening Times Monday - Friday from 11:00am
Weekend Opening Times Saturday from 11:00am, Sunday Feast from 5:30pm
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Review I am the cook at Govindas on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays every week.

Some of the servers are from overseas and if you want to make sure that the food is vegan, you can ask me or the manager, Murari, who is always there. We are always happy to answer your questions.

You can E-Mail me at yadunath108@hotmail.com I will answer any questions you have.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Yadunath Das
Date Entered 19-01-2007

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Review Govinda's is only suitable to vegetarians and/or others whom like vegetarian dishes.

Price and quantity have always been reasonable here - relative to other city food outlets.

Govinda's is not a restaurant dining experience as such, but it sure beats other outlets in that it offers a quiet place and wholesome, nourishing ingredients.

If quantity or budget is your thing, you could take advantage of the revolving door menu and miss an evening meal.



Rating /5 3.5
Reviewer Mark
Date Entered 18-12-2006

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Review I like Govinda's but I am a little concerned about the quality of oil that the food is cooked in. I say this with an open heart and in a good spirit but I went to the restrooms at the back of the resturant and saw drums of oil that are not conducive to healthful cooking practices. If anyone from Govindas is reading this entry I would ask that they seriously reconsider the oils they put in the food as it really spoils the overall healthy benefits.
Rating /5 3
Reviewer AntiMcDons
Date Entered 20-11-2006

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Review Excellent food, excellent set-up. Very casual and away from the street hubbub.

Will definitely be back.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Rae
Date Entered 13-08-2006

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Review Went there for lunch today. Quite a unique experience for Brisbane as far as the layout etc. are concerned. Great food, quick, and all you can drink lime-mint-ginger cooler with the buffet.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Randy
Date Entered 12-07-2006

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Review I quite like Govindas, we've been there a few times and love the food. We specifically ask for vegan food and the staff tell us what we can have and usually don't put the dressing on the salad. The times that they have put the dressing on the salad they have been happy to change our plates of food.
Rating /5 4.5
Reviewer w
Date Entered 28-04-2006

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Review I found the Govinda's restaurant value for money, all you can eat. in the city is hard to find... The Sunday feast on Sundays is even better, as the food is twice as good as the weekdays and its only $5.00 if you come early - before 5.30 pm -- $7.00 after 5.30 pm.. Overall I think the Sunday feast is the best value..and mostly Vegan..
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Robert
Date Entered 16-04-2006

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Review I've just recently started going back to Govinda's. I stopped going a few years ago when the place changed hands (I think?) and a lot of the previously vegan food started having ghee in it. That seems to have changed (I'm not sure when), making it more vegan friendly again, but the menu varies night to night, so some days are better for vegans than others. You also have to watch some of the staff as more than a couple of times they've tried to give me non vegan stuff after I've asked what dishes are vegan and then asked for only those dishes (most often with the salad dressing). The food is absolutely delicious and it's really cheap.
Rating /5 4.5
Reviewer Cam
Date Entered 22-09-2005

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Review Our humble apologies to Ally who was disappointed, I hope that in the future you may return knowing you can comfortably enjoy the food.
On Tuesday the vegetable curry has cheese added so don't take any of that. As I mentioned if ever in doubt ask for the manager, he is there Monday to Friday. Once again sorry for the misunderstanding.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Dhruva dasa
Date Entered 03-02-2005

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Review Govinda's uses oil, so most of the dishes are vegan friendly. There are nine different nationalities of staff who work in Govinda's, every single one of them vegetarian. They all speak english, some better than the Aussies(I might add)
The halava contains butter, the custard(of course), the lassi is yoghurt.
If ever in doubt just ask for the manager, that solves all problems.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Dhruva dasa
Date Entered 03-02-2005

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Review Very disappointing. Nothing was vegan and the waitress/server could barely speak English to answer our questions about what was in the food.

It took a long time to work out that we couldn't actually eat anything there. We ended up going across the street to the Myer Centre where one of the Indian take-aways had excellent, cheap vegan food with a cook who was more than willing to share the ingredients list to make sure we were only getting vegan.
Rating /5 1
Reviewer Ally
Date Entered 02-02-2005

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Weekday Opening Times 11-7pm
Weekend Opening Times sunday: 5:30-9pm
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Review it is the best they have added a new varity of food. The service is the best
i recommand it
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Me
Date Entered 02-01-2005

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Review It's a long time since I have been to Govinda's, but the last time I went it was good wholesome food and very cheap.

I do not think that with a concession of $7.50 for all you can eat, that anyone could call that expensive, nor do I think anyone could reasonably expect the price to be any lower than that. Good value for money.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Maureen
Date Entered 26-12-2004

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Review please can you provide some more concession to students?
Rating /5 5
Reviewer narendra prasad shastry
Date Entered 25-12-2004

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Review I thought I'd try out Govinda's, as I really miss my parent's cooking from their home country, India. I had a really filling lunch, and everything was fresh. But I still wish my parents were in Brissie to cook for me!
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Angela
Date Entered 26-11-2004

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Review Great Food! I have been going there regularly for 6 years. The recent changes to the menu offer more variety. I highly recommend Govindas.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Lisa
Date Entered 27-08-2004

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Weekday Opening Times Lunch and dinner
Weekend Opening Times Sat: lunch and dinner and Sunday: feast
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Review I am sooo impressed with Govinda's. I have been going there for about 3 years now - regularly. I LOVE their food. It is an oasis in the city! I am planning to go do some of their cooking classes to learn just how they get their food to taste so delicious. They have decorated the restaurant and that has only added to the value for money you get going there. The people are lovely - I can't believe antone would describe them as "Spaced Out". I have always found them to be calm and pleasant.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Beth
Date Entered 23-08-2004

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Weekday Opening Times Mon to Thu 11am to 6.30pm. Friday 11am to 8.30pm
Weekend Opening Times Sat 11.30 to 2.30pm. Sunday Feast is 5pm on Sunday.
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Review Well I must admit I feel pretty dull and spaced out most of the time, I am sure none of us are perfect in this regard. Nonetheless I admire the steady determination of the Hare Krishna devotees to keep Govinda's open and running since over 12 years in Brisbane. Sure there are some ups and downs but heck how many of us are living on the transcendental platform. 10 points for trying Govinda's.

The opening hours have changed for Govinda's. It is now Mon to Thu 11am to 6.30pm. Friday 11am to 8.30pm and Sat 11.30 to 2.30pm. Sunday Feast is 5pm on Sunday.
For all vegan lovers Govinda's cooks only with oil.
Cairns also has a beautiful Hare Krishna restaurant now just opened in the last year. Their ph no is 07 40312255 mob 0425725901. Keep chanting and eating that beautiful Krishna food.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Dhruva dasa
Date Entered 01-07-2004

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Review I often eat here and although the prices have gone up lately they have compensated by haveing a different menu everyday. The foods always nice and fresh and i have never had problems goin back for more. The sunday fest is probably best to stay away from unless you are interested in the Krishna Religion as its more like a religious service with food at the end. Great for a vegetarian meal if your not expecting the flash restaraunt.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Marc
Date Entered 23-12-2003

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Review Very disapointing. Dull food served by dull spaced out people. Suppossed to be cheap but not really. Food temperature tepid.
Rating /5 1
Reviewer Joseph
Date Entered 08-12-2003

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Review Good people, good food.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Andrew
Date Entered 26-11-2003

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Review I had the opportunity to visit this place during a lunch time about 2 years ago and had never stepped into it ever since. Their style were supposed to be all you can eat buffet, but when I went for a second round, the staff there looked at me as though I was an alien being. No smiles, and lots of strange stares... It gave me a cult-ish feel. The food is not bad but the atmosphere (caused by the staff) was very uncomfortable...
Rating /5 3
Reviewer Mick
Date Entered 21-11-2003

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Review very good
Rating /5 5
Reviewer jackie
Date Entered 05-08-2003

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Review same food is served as in the hare krsna cafe at west end, but at eight dollars for all you can eat rather than seven. typically you get rice with dahl, kofta balls and tomato sauce, salad with a type of yoghurt dressing and my favourite, some kind of vegetable dish which is always different. you may also help yourself to a ginger-tasting fruit drink and dessert. the food is great as are the hare krsna decorations, and there is a variety of hare krsna literature on the tables which may be read or purchased. unfortunately their hours are somewhat limited; open for a few hours at lunchtime, im not sure about dinner, and the sunday feast which i am curious about.
Rating /5 4
Reviewer Bennie
Date Entered 25-04-2003

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Review hmm very disapointed, that it is not vegan anymore :( guess i wont be trecking there on my next trip to brisbane :(
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Raheem
Date Entered 26-03-2003

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Review Govinda's previously earned a big 5 stars - well-priced, wholesome tasty food.. and they only added ghee to their rice, so lots of yummy food available to vegans. when i was in there about a month ago, the chef told me that they now cook all their food with ghee so no longer suitable for vegans. damn.
Rating /5 2.5
Reviewer kerrie
Date Entered 05-10-2002

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Weekday Opening Times 11:30 - 2:30 then 5 - 7pm
Weekend Opening Times same
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Review IT RULES ITS 100% VEGETARIAN AND THEY PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE ROCK
Rating /5 5
Reviewer MARISSA
Date Entered 05-10-2002

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Review I love Govinda's. It is inexpensive, casual and reliable. We regularly go here before going to the movies because the service is so fast. The food does get a bit predictable but at $7 for 2 courses I'm not complaining.
Rating /5 4
Reviewer Satrina
Date Entered 18-08-2002

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Review i love the food here it is always tasty. if you are interested in the hare krishna style then give this place a go.
Rating /5 4
Reviewer rachael
Date Entered 24-07-2002

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Review Govinda's is always good for a quick lunch or a more leisurely dinner - it is filling and freshly cooked food with a distinctly Hare Krishna touch. Highly recommended.
Rating /5 3.5
Reviewer Denise Freiburger
Date Entered 20-06-2002

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Weekday Opening Times 11.30am - 2.30pm M-Sat 11.30am -8.30pm Friday Sunday Feast 5pm
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Review I was in Govinda's the other day and the new manager told me all the food is cooked in vegetable oil. Yeaah, I'll meet up with Raheem and Kerrie for lunch. It's all vegan bar the custard.
Rating /5 5
Reviewer Heath
Date Entered 25-03-199

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