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Higher Taste Hare Krishna

Indian Buffet, Vegan-friendly, Affordable

Vegetarian

$

Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Expect buffet-style self-service where you pay by plate size.
  • Good to know: Be aware that vegan and vegetarian dishes may be mixed on the buffet.
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  • Try the baked potatoes with masala, a unique offering in Wellington.
  • Visit during lunch hours for the best experience and crowd energy.
  • Good to know: Check current opening hours before visiting due to occasional early closures.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention dal, curry and potato.

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Also baked potato, chana masala, chickpeas and beans, kumara, pappadum, roti and broccoli.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for affordable and friendly service.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Higher Taste Hare Krishna is a vegetarian Indian restaurant known for its buffet-style meals with a strong vegan focus—most dishes on the buffet are vegan and priced around $10 to $17 depending on plate size. The space is below street level in Press Hall and has a casual, self-service atmosphere popular for solo lunch dining. While food is generally well-priced and includes staples like dahl, chana masala, and baked potatoes with masala, some reviews highlight occasional blandness and confusing vegan labeling.

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138A Lambton Quay, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–15:00
Tuesday
09:00–19:00
Wednesday
09:00–19:00
Thursday
09:00–19:00
Friday
09:00–19:00
Saturday
09:00–19:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.1 38 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Friendly
protein
dahl, chickpeas, beans + 2 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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