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5430 Gurley Ave. Dallas TX 75223

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  • Health, Indian, Vegetarian
    $$ $, $$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • casual
    Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Lunch
  • None
    Accepted, Not Necessary
    Street
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This highly ornate restaurant, named after Kalachandji, an ancient Hindu deity once considered the "Supreme Personality of Godhead," is the oldest vegetarian eatery in Dallas. Situated in a center of worship founded by Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the chefs here practice what they claim is the Ayurvedic art of cooking for the body, mind and spirit. Walking into Kalachandji's is much like walking into a palace and temple complex on the Subcontinent. There are murals, richly carved wood and meticulously executed, gleaming tile, plush seating and a multi-tiered courtyard. It's no surprise that diners and patrons are often left in awe before and after time spent eating a wide array of India's vegetarian fare, as well as the lunch or dinner buffet. An experience here also leaves many wishing to duplicate the dishes at home. For that, the restaurant offers cooking classes.








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  • 2012 | Best Vegetarian Food

    Kalachandji's, the beloved East Dallas Hare Krishna temple and eatery, finds its way onto our list year after year. We're boring, we know. But we'll never tire of sitting in their beautiful garden patio, eating dal and vegetable curry and drinking tamarind tea. And after a fire in another part of the building closed the kitchen for a few days, we're relieved to see the restaurant open and unscathed. No matter how busy the lunch hour, the atmosphere here is always as meditative and peaceful... More »

  • 2010 | Best Vegetarian Restaurant

    When you tire of listening to your teenage cousin who's just discovered factory farming yammer on and on at Christmas dinner about how meat is murder (when you know he'll be best buds with Oscar Meyer again come baseball season), recharge at Kalachandji's, the East Dallas Hare Krishna palace with the best vegetarian buffet in town. Kalachandji's isn't about self-righteous posturing and tacky PETA protests. They're vegetarian because it's their freaking religion, which means they're invested... More »

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Main Menu
Main
All Selections Include Soup, Bread, Drink And Dessert!
 
Dal (soup)
a classic and nutritious bean soup, warmly spiced and made from various indian relatives of the lentil. dal beans contain more protein (up to 40%) than domestic varieties, and when combined with whole grains provide complete protein, with the full spectrum of amino acids.
 
Pullao (rice)
unpolished jasmine or basmati rice cooked in countless combinations with various vegetables, nuts and spices
 
Sabji (vegetable Curry)
a delicious combination of vegetables, or a single vegetable, delicately spiced. we use only the best fresh vegetables available in season.
 
Steamed Vegetables
for those who prefer to keep it simple, we also offer garden fresh vegetables, lightly steamed, with a lemon-tahini sauce you can add if you like.
 
International Entrée
we offer a different main dish selection every evening. favorites include lasagna, enchiladas, quiche, and barbecued tofu.
 
Pakora (savory)
vegetable pieces dipped in a spicy chickpea flour batter and deep-fried. crispy on the outside, and moist and tender on the inside.
 
Chutney (relish)
a zesty condiment made from different varieties of fresh fruit. excellent with pakoras.
 
Pappadam (spiced Wafer)
these paper-thin wafers are made from ground urad dal beans which are made into a dough, rolled out and sun-dried, and then fried until crisp.
 
Homemade Breads
our famous whole wheat and cinnamonraisin breads are baked fresh every day. also available by the loaf.
 
Tamarind Tea
our original fruit drink, made from the tart pulp extracted from the pod of the tamarind tree. better than lemonade.
 
Halvah (farina Cake)
a fluffy grain dessert made from toasted farina, and combined with nuts or fruit for a countless variety of flavors.
 
Achar (pickle)
a fiery condiment made with jalapeno peppers for those who want to add more heat to their meal.
 
Kheer (rice Pudding)
a creamy dessert made from fresh milk and rice, and flavored with cardamom, saffron, rose essence, nuts or fruit
 
Salad Bar Only
 
Hot Buffet With Salad
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