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Govinda's Restaurant

Restaurant Vegetarian restaurant Vegan restaurant

All-you-can-eat global vegetarian lunch buffet served at ISKCON Hawaii for a suggested donation. People often mention buffet, vegetarian, delicious, tree,


Address

51 Coelho Way, Honolulu, HI 96817

Website

www.iskconhawaii.com

Contact

(808) 595-4913

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (159 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11 AM to 2:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: buffet (9) vegetarian (8) delicious (7) tree (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Keola S. 5 years ago on Google
    Update: they open on Saturdays and a food truck! There are two things that make the food here so awesome - consistency and quality. The food is high quality, all the time. I've never had a bad or mediocre experience here. The food is ALWAYS good. A truly hidden gem on Oahu. Such a peaceful place. The food is out of this world! I forgot this was all vegetarian. I don't know what any of this stuff is called, but it tastes and looks great! So delicious!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sundar D. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best food on the island Everybody should come and try
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kumar f. 2 years ago on Google
    We were looking for food without onion and garlic in Honolulu and went over to to Govinda’s. They had a mix of American and Indian dishes. Food was amazingly delicious and nourishing to our souls. We Will certainly visit them again before leaving Hawaii.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justine LaLa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Sometimes going with no expectation brings you a positive result. Good quality buffet. Small place with limited food item. Salad, and entree with sides. There’s home baked desserts. The warm entree of the day and curry were very yummy. It tasted like it was prepared with good intention. Beautiful tree in the back yard of the temple.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dinesh Mahesh K. 2 years ago on Google
    Govinda’s buffet is open after long time after COVID. Never miss a lunch here when around in this place. Very delicious vegetarian and vegan options available. Must try karma free food here, definitely recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shashank R. 1 year ago on Google
    Located at the site of ISKCON, this place has delicious Sathvik/Vegetarian/Vegan food options. Clean place, hot delicious food served with love and devotion as prasad from the main deity Sri Krishna. Buffet style and pay by weight (lbs).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great lunch here today. We sat outside looking at the Banyan tree, just beautiful. The Google description says “all you can eat” but actually it was a buffet where you paid by the weight of your plate. We enjoyed it and will come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 McLarty F. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious all you can eat vegetarian buffet with indoor or outdoor seating under a giant Banyan tree. This place is an island treasure!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 M D. 5 years ago on Google
    Simple Indian vegetarian food at the Iskon temple. This is a donation based service and you are expected to pay 13$ for each meal. The ambience is great with a huge banyan tree and the calmness of an Ashram. The hosts are warm and welcoming.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikhil B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for Indian lunch. Small place with seating for ~20 people. Clean and calm. Price: - Kids under 5 are free - Buffet options ($13 for adults; $8 for kids 6-11) - Pay by weight ($5.60 for 10oz) Note: Buffet is not all you can eat. First plate is as per charges mentioned above. Second plate is lower price (adults as an example is $5). Parking: Ample parking for 15 cars. Finding the place: It’s within the temple hence be careful to look for it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juice P. 2 years ago on Google
    Happy Vegan here that they're open again. The food is amazing! You can taste and feel the love in it. Aloha
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katherina B. 7 years ago on Google
    The temple is a little hard to find. I enjoy it here because it's so peaceful. The buffet here is pretty good. There's specials for each day. I go Wednesdays (lasagna) and Fridays (enchiladas). I haven't tried the other days. The best thing is the ginger mint lemonade. It's a must try and it's not very expensive either.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael D. 1 year ago on Google
    Newborn vegans and healthy conscious spirit beings alike gather together here as ohana to enjoy a blessed meal in the sacred home and kitchen of Khrishna! Also make sure you enjoy the peaceful garden and fruitful backyard or have your lunch under the gazebo 'neath the shady mango tree or under the blanket of the moonlit sky. You will not be mistaken for partaking in the wonderful bounty of Hare Khrishna's prashadam!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prachi S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food made with love! A must visit if you are looking for vegetarian food. Had a very tranquil experience. The banyan tree on the back is a must watch too! Please support these guys with as much donation. They don't charge for the lunch you eat! Isn't that something?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Darren O. 7 years ago on Google
    Good, cheap vegan buffet. I think it was 12 bucks. Hard to find in residential area... nice outdoor seating.

  • 5/5 Indy I. 4 years ago on Google
    If you have not tried Govinda‘s Restaurant on Coelho Way you have yet to discover one of Central Honolulu‘s Secret Places🙏❣️

  • 5/5 SATYAM R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing vegetarian/satvik food with such a cool breezy atmosphere. Food served as a buffet with many delicious options and was charged at per pound. We tried rice, dal, aloo gobi, soya zucchini, Kofta balls and strawberry halwa. It was very tasty. Also, food was so light that I felt our soul thanked us. 😊 Will go again. Definitely recommended if you are either in the mood for vegetarian food or want to taste something truly delicious.

  • 5/5 Nina Jones (Ron and Nina J. 8 months ago on Google
    Quet, friendly, welcoming. Midest yet excellent buffet. A respite from the big city. I will be back! Map takes you to a locked side of the property. Go around to the east side.

  • 5/5 Rashi G. 9 months ago on Google
    Good vegetarian food, lord shri Krishna's Prasad. Nice clean place, food is sold buffet style and by weight. The menu changes everyday, they had salad, papaddum, rice and daal, shell pasta, several side vegetable dishes - roasted potatoes, eggplant and squash and dessert was fruit and nut halwa.. you can eat indoors or enjoy the amazing garden outside in the vicinity of the 100 year old Wishing tree! It was a great and very serene experience.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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