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VEGAN INDIA

189 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8BG, UK★ 4.7 (288 reviews)0117 333 6185websitemap

Fully vegan Indian on Gloucester Road with a large menu of British-Indian classics rebuilt plant-based (mock 'lamb', 'chicken', 'prawn', tempeh, tofu) — outstanding flavour and a keen fixed-price offer, hosted warmly by Nayem; occasional service disorganisation noted.

Why it's listed: vegan_restaurant type; fully vegan Indian, 'large vegan menu', dedicated

Profile last updated 15 July 2026.

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The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Fully vegan British-Indian curry house — kormas, passanda, saag and more using tempeh, tofu and mock meats.
“'lamb' korma, mushroom rice, keema naan... 'king prawn' puri, chana massala and a 'chicken' passanda” — reviews
Kitchen-wide dietary regime
Entirely vegan Indian — a large plant-based menu with mock meats; meat terms appear only in quotes.
“a large vegan menu full of all the traditional British / Indian options... I had 'lamb' korma... a 'chicken' passanda” — reviews
Service modes offered
dine in · takeaway
“I had a takeaway... cannot wait to dine in next time” — reviews
Price band
Affordable curry-house pricing with a ~£15 starter/main/rice offer.
“They do a £15 offer of starter, main and rice, which is just unbelievable value.” — reviews
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Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Atmosphere as customers describe it
Relaxed, comfortable and welcoming with an ambience reviewers call magical; toilets noted as worn.
“the environment was relaxed and comfortable... the ambience was magical” — reviews
Occasions customers use it for
Vegan curry night · Takeaway · Group / celebration meal
“My party shared a multitude of dishes, all were beyond delicious!!” — reviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
Tempeh dishes · 'Lamb' korma · 'Chicken' passanda · Keema naan · Chana masala
“The tempeh was especially delicious... 'lamb' korma... a 'chicken' passanda for the next day!” — reviews
Recurring caveats in reviews
Front-of-house sometimes disorganised / slow to greet · Worn toilets
“Came in the door no welcome or acknowledgement... Toilet walls very worn” — reviews
Mock-meat / meat-substitute dishes
Extensive mock meats — tempeh and tofu (noted as gluten-free options), plus 'lamb', 'chicken', 'king prawn' and keema versions of classics.
“Tempeh and tofu are the gluten free options... The tempeh was especially delicious.” — reviews
Service character as customers describe it
Host Nayem is warm and remembers regulars; some visits report disorganised or slow front-of-house.
“Nayem is an exceptional host who cares about giving good service and remembers his customers [vs] asked for order twice” — reviews
Value for money as customers see it
Excellent value and affordable, especially the fixed-price offer.
“So affordable too... unbelievable value” — reviews
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Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.