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Ahimsa

Indian Dosas, Vegan Menu

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

  • Try a Mysore dosa; reviewers praise its crisp texture and substantial serving.
  • Look for the separately labeled vegan menu, which includes tofu palak and tofu kofta.
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  • Ask for mild if you’re sensitive to spice; medium has been described as quite hot.
  • For a quieter meal, reviewers recommend the back dining area beneath the skylight.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention roti, samosa and naan.

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Also dosa, dry manchurian, lassi, medu vada, palak, sambar and chana masala.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for attentive service, beautiful interior and generous portions.

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Also praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Ahimsa is a vegetarian Indian restaurant with a separately labeled vegan menu, including Mysore dosa, tofu palak, and tofu kofta. Reviewers describe a calm dining room beneath a large skylight and a back garden; several note that medium spice can run hot, so ask for mild if you’re spice-sensitive.

Vegan menu

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Ahimsa · dine-in · 51 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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204 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–21:30
Tuesday
11:00–21:30
Wednesday
11:00–21:30
Thursday
11:00–21:30
Friday
11:00–21:30
Saturday
11:00–21:30
Sunday
11:00–21:30

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Great service
  • Great atmosphere
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How we rank

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Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, chickpeas, lentils + 1 more
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