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Govindas Brisbane CBD

358 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Recommended by 58 people

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Find Govindas Brisbane CBD

358 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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+61 451 331 415
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Govindas Brisbane CBD

The lunchtime line snaking onto George Street moves fast—servers ladle out hot combination plates within minutes. CBD desk workers know it as the city’s thriftiest reset: scoops of lentil dahl, vegetable curry, rice, and koftas, cooked without onion or garlic. Grab a takeaway box or head past the counter into the dining room to escape the traffic hum. Thursday visits linger longer for the evening kirtan sessions.

  • Swift Feast Combos: Counter staff dish up combination plates of curries, koftas, and rice in minutes, keeping lines moving swiftly.
  • No Onion or Garlic: Wholesome vegetarian curries prepared strictly without onion or garlic to accommodate Krishna-conscious diets.
  • Peaceful City Respite: A calm dining space offering an escape from city traffic, complete with community kirtan on Thursday evenings.
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Why Diners Choose Govindas Brisbane CBD

Hearty vegetarian feast plates, serene city respite, and genuine sattvic traditions on George Street.

  • Swift Counter Service Amid the Lunch Rush

    Even when lunch queues extend along George Street, counter staff assemble multi-curry combos in a matter of minutes for quick dine-in or takeaway.

    Even though there was a big line, I was served within a few minutes

    Gopal Reinoso

  • Hearty, Budget-Friendly Feast Plates

    Heaping plates featuring curries, basmati rice, and savory koftas provide hearty, wallet-friendly satisfaction in the central city.

    $15 for two curries, rice and koftas - I’m not a small eater by any means, and it lasted me nearly 3 meals.

    Monique Brown

  • A Serene Retreat from City Pavement

    The George Street dining room functions as a calm haven, allowing patrons to step directly out of downtown foot traffic into quiet comfort.

    peaceful dining experience right in the middle of the city hustle!

    Vishal Pandey

  • Restful and Welcoming Dining Ambience

    Gentle background acoustics and warm hosts foster a tranquil setting where visitors can decompress over warm nourishment.

    I loved the peaceful, spiritual ambience. It created such a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.

    Ben Shrestha

  • Dedicated Sattvic and No-Allion Cooking

    Dishes strictly omit onion and garlic to honor authentic sattvic standards, providing trusted options for Swaminarayan and Krishna dietary requirements.

    If you're Swaminarayan or Krishna follower you must eat here no onion garlic

    Hindu Satsang Sense

  • Spiritual Community and Thursday Kirtan

    In addition to serving pure prasadam, the venue invites curious diners and community members to share in uplifting Thursday evening devotional sessions.

    Join in the Thursday Kirtan if you are curious about spirituality.

    Shil J

Hearty vegetarian curries and combination plates frequently celebrated by CBD diners.

  • Koftas

    $15 for two curries, rice and koftas - I’m not a small eater by any means, and it lasted me nearly 3 meals. It’s very filling.

    Monique Brown

  • Regular Feast

    Wonderful, very delicious beyond my expectations. I ordered a Regular Feast, it has two curry, Papadam, two Kofta and some rice with.

    Yok

  • Peanut Satay Veg Curry

    I liveeeeee for their peanut satay veg curry! 😩🤤

    Danni M

  • Lentil Dahl

    The lentil dahl and koftas were standouts

    Vishal Pandey

Other favorites

Complementary sides, sweet finishes, and community offerings beyond the main curry plates

  • Creamy Halava

    the creamy halava for dessert was the perfect sweet finish.

    Vishal Pandey

  • Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    The peanut butter cheesecake is also great.

    sallyyypappa

  • Chilli Cashew Salad

    My curry, rice and chilli cashew salad were delicious.

    M G

  • Thursday Kirtan

    Join in the Thursday Kirtan if you are curious about spirituality.

    Shil J

Before you head over

Practical guidance on lunch queues, dietary standards, and combo ordering on George Street.

  • Don't Be Deterred by the Lunch Queue

    Even when queues stretch out the door at peak lunchtime, counter service moves within minutes, and high takeaway turnover means indoor tables frequently open up.

  • Strictly Onion- and Garlic-Free

    All curries are prepared without onion or garlic to meet sattvic and Swaminarayan requirements, and staff can accommodate Ekadasi fasting needs if you ask.

  • Opt for the Feast Combos for Value

    Combo plates such as the Regular Feast come with two curries, rice, koftas, and a papadam, providing generous and filling portions that frequently span more than one meal.

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