Govinda's, Soho
15 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Govinda's on Soho Street draws recommendations for Indian food at budget-friendly prices. Commenters praise the thali and describe a canteen-style experience; one visitor goes whenever nearby. A diner who enjoys its Broadway Market stall is less impressed by the restaurant food, so the two experiences should not be conflated. Dietary and ingredient claims are not inferred from the restaurant's name or affiliation.
Address
Govinda's Soho Street, 9 Soho St, London W1D 3DL, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Thali
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Few_Mention8426 in r/london · Dec 2024value
Praises the hearty Indian food and value, with a choice of meal sizes and combinations.
- Recommendsu/itsraininginlondon in r/LondonFood · Mar 2026taste
Recommends Govinda's in Soho for excellent food and prices, noting it's vegetarian/vegan and canteen-style.
- Recommendsu/toadboy0 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Lists Govinda's alongside Drummond Street as an Indian option worth looking into in London.
- Recommendsu/ebomayste in r/AskLondon · Dec 2024variety
Suggests Govinda's in Soho for the dietary request.
- Recommendsu/Substantial-Layer928 in r/AskLondon · Sep 2024value
Says the veggie thali is unfussy but genuinely good on taste and budget.
- Recommendsu/Ancient-End3895 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Said to be good, vegetarian, authentic Indian and reasonably priced.
- Recommendsu/PK-blue in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026value
Calls Govinda's in Soho a London institution that is cheap, tasty and cheerful.
- Recommendsu/dianacqin in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026price
Likes the Soho Street branch, describing it as vegetarian, temple-run and very well priced for central London.
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- Recommendsu/michael_ellis_day in r/london · Dec 2024ambience
Recalls relaxed quiet meals there long ago and hopes it keeps going.
- Recommendsu/Imaginarynonsenses in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Reports a favourable response to the Soho Street restaurant.
- Recommendsu/hairyshar in r/london · Jan 2025price
Says Govindas is well priced.
- Recommendsu/omiap in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026value
Was taken to Govinda's in Soho and found it cheap, cheerful and usually busy.
- Recommendsu/alex95 in r/LondonFood · Aug 2026taste
Had far better food at this cheap restaurant than at Dishoom.
- Recommendsu/chroniccomplexcase in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Vegan visitor says they go every time they're nearby
- Mixedu/MetaLord93 in r/london · Jan 2025taste
Rates the Saturday Broadway Market street food stall highly but is less taken with the restaurant's food.
- Recommendsu/WealthMain2987 in r/london · Dec 2024price
Finds the food very nice, notes the price has risen, and still considers it a bargain for London.
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Details last checked 9 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.