Ahimsa
8 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ahimsa is a vegetarian Indian restaurant on E 38th Street. One diner found the takeout lighter and less oily than most Indian food, while still tasty, and another calls the food truly delicious and now brings everyone there. A visitor praises the varied menu and pleasant decor and atmosphere, and people seeking Jain options point to its Jain menu.
Address
Ahimsa, 204 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
At a glance
- Best for
- Takeaway, Family
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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/jaded_toast in r/AskNYC · Sep 2025variety
Suggests Ahimsa for Jain dietary needs, but stresses ordering specifically from the Jain menu.
- Recommendsu/ChivalrousWombat in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026variety
Mentions Ahimsa as another option with Jain items on the menu.
- Recommendsu/lerenardetlarose in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Enjoyed the takeout, finding it tasty but not as heavy or greasy as other Indian meals they had tried.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Hour766 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Truly delicious; found by accident near office and now takes everyone there.
- Recommendsu/boromir069 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Recommends Ahimsa as an answer to the Indian restaurant question.
- Recommendsu/TSBii in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Praises the vegetarian cooking, menu variety and inviting surroundings.
- Recommendsu/anileze in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Mentions it as a kosher vegetarian Indian option.
- Recommendsu/kidshelp in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Reports Ahimsa was a hit.
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