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Cafe in Kings Cross offering Indian flavors with a different vegetarian dish each day plus a variety of cakes. Reported fully vegan Mar 2019. Open Mon-Thu 11:00-18:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-16:00. Closed Sun.
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Last update on 11 Dec 2024 by Guest
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116 Reviews
First Review by CarlosGP
Grandmasterk
Points +31
100% recommended - Edit
After almost missing the sign next to the entry I was glad that I found it.
Read moreA large variety of all vegan options. I had the rice with vegetables and Masala Dosa which was very delicious. The other stuff looked very good too. Extremlx nice and friendly
Pros: Delicious food, staff making you feel welcome
Guest
rickem
Points +658
Wonderful Indian Flavours - Edit
What a great place! Looks like a community centre with a few tables laid out but the food is the real deal.
Read moreI got the roti wrap and it was soooo tasty! Came with lentils too. Very authentic Indian flavours. I enjoyed it a lot.
Staff was friendly and food was delicious. Additionally, while I like fake meat as an occasional treat, it was so nice to see a place use whole foods instead.
Highly recommend this if you’re in the area!
Guest
MindfulSam
Points +199
Lovely community feel, friendly and great food - Edit
I came on a Thursday lunch and was so surprised to find this great place bustling with activity. The staff were so friendly and polite, the food was delicious. The cafe was busy, but my food arrived quickly, however my juice took a long time to arrive, but the staff member was apologetic and it didn't ruin my experience (you could see he was rushed off his feet!). There were plenty tables and a book shelf in the corner which was lovely.
Read morePros: Good price, Friendly staff, Lots of delicious options
Guest
darrenth
Points +77
Delicious, filling, chilled - Edit
I had the stuffed paratha and ginger masala tea. Both were delicious and the paratha really filling. Really lovely place to chill and eat. 
Read morePros: Delicious indian food, Filling, Chilled
Cons: None
Guest
fbarbe
Points +356
A wholesome place - Edit
A very wholesome simplistic environment, with tasty healthy food.
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MeggieVeggie
Points +273
Community gem - Edit
Really nice place with simple yet tasty food. Food that doesn’t look much but has flavour and is filling.
Read moreJust what we needed for a quick lunch spot.
The mango lassi was good but the masala chai tea was lacking in flavour slightly. More fresh ginger and cardamom needed.
Pros: Simple and relaxed, Quick service, Simple menu done well
Cons: More flavour needed in chai tea
Guest
JamieWoodhouse
Points +55
Delicious and good value - Edit
Friendly welcome, very good value and a delicious thali and paratha. Thank you!
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BrianPak
Points +616
Great Indian food - Edit
Good food at an affordable price. Nice place to sit and eat with books
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Jenster
Points +1160
Makes me very happy - Edit
Simple cafe with excellent vegan food and welcoming staff. I have the masala dosa, which is very tasty and filling, with a mango lassi, which makes me very happy. All reasonably priced. Love that they have an ethical approach and do charity work too.
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josh_ok111
Points +229
Nice option for lunch! - Edit
Really delicious lunch options for a fair (London) price
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minoker
Points +418
Great place - Edit
Great food for little money! Such a relaxed place and friendly staff.
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LukeAlex
Points +59
Huge banana blueberry muffin! - Edit
Relaxed cafe in the YMCA. Very friendly and I had a delicious (ENORMOUS) banana blueberry muffin and a really good coffee. I will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Friendly, Good food, Relaxed atmosphere
Guest
Aster_
Points +13
Sooo good! - Edit
Lovely service & delicious food! Can’t ask for more.
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Sandhomie
Points +375
Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely place - Edit
Had the stuffed paratha and dosa and it was SO good. The staff are great and the place is just very chilled and unpretentious with focus on the amazing flavours. Recommend so much!
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Tobiasoberg
Points +20
Brilliant dosa rolls - Edit
Lovely atmosphere and service. Great food!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-05
Pros: Atmosphere
Guest
BabbaG
Points +29
A friendly yummy hidden gem - Edit
A delicious selection of authentic Indian cuisine. The menu is small but varied. Dahl was beautiful. The coriander chutney to die for … all vegan and service with a smile.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Taste. , Good cause
Cons: None place is fab
Guest
mdbhuntley
Points +92
Amazing family-run Indian canteen - Edit
Based in the YMCA near the British Library, Thenga is a haven for a casual and delicious lunch. The options rotate: simple but perfect home cooked food. It never disappoints! There’s a vegan mango lassie (which is a rare find) and you can hang out there for hours. The staff are super friendly and remember repeat visitors.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-02
Pros: Friendly staff , Supports refugees , Relaxed atmosphere
Guest
PaulsBuffet
Points +3473
Great - Edit
Don’t really know what to say other than that their food is super cheap and super delicious.
Read moreStaff are great and service is very fast.
The ambience is a bit unusual but it’s perfect if you want to grab a quick bite.
Would recommend 10/10
Guest
staleloaf
Points +94
Superb place, team and food - Edit
What a brilliant place this is. First time I've been, and I will be back every time I pass through.
Read moreThe sign above the door reads,'Your vibe attracts your tribe', and what a vibe.
You get a fantastic welcome and a menu that is full of wonderful options. I picked the roti, an energiser, and a masala tea.
The food is packed with flavour, freshness, and quality. The drinks are refreshing and tasty.
Thenga has a new tribe member
Pros: The welcome, The food, The drinks
Cons: Nothing
Guest
Kitzie
Points +101
Wholesome, quality food in a microcosm of tranquility - Edit
A wholesome little cafeteria-style eatery with tasty, affordable Indian offerings nestled in the heart of King's Cross.
Read moreFood was fresh and well made, though a bit lacking in spice for what I've come to expect from Indian cuisine (I'm sure I could've asked for it though!). I had the roti wrap, and also ordered three pakoras and a samosa, which came to an amazing value of £21 (along with a coffee and a can of Coke). Great affordable vegan food, especially for Kings Cross! I would've liked if the pakoras were warmed up, but I really can't complain much there.
Service was quick and the owner was so very friendly and greeted me with a huge smile. The atmosphere felt like a cross between an Indian school cafeteria and a yoga studio, and was a quiet reprieve from the crowds before catching the Eurostar.
I love to see that vegan offerings in London aren't limited to just super chic and expensive restaurants (though they have a place in my heart too!). Thenga was a wholesome place and I'm happy to support the independent vegan scene!
Pros: Food, Peace and quiet, Price
Guest
Past@que
Points +74
Good! - Edit
My first restaurant in London.
Read moreThe value for money is very good!
Guest
EmmaCohen
Points +757
Great surprise - Edit
I was psyched to find this adorable place near King’s Cross station! The location was a bit odd- inside a YMCA but that had no negative impact on the food. I got the lunch plate which was a big portion and very reasonably priced (esp for London). Everything was super flavorful and the people working at Thenga were so friendly. I’d definitely come back!
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marikaweinhardt
Points +5853
Humbly outstanding - Edit
Paratha perfection. And vegan mango lassi! 😋 I need to make up for lost time here.
Read morePros: Delightful service, Great value/hearty portions, Loads of seating
Guest
MichaelRobinson
Points +3374
Lovely Muffin - Edit
Went here twice for tasty coffee & the delicious blueberry & banana muffins. Staff were super friendly, I even got a free onion bhaji.
Read morePros: Tasty, friendly
Guest
Ri&Ro
Points +933
Heavenly home cooked smell - Edit
As we came through the door we've been overwhelmed by a most wonderful of home cooked food, delicate but incredibly nice 😊 The food was great. Overall nice feel, cozy, lots of books on the shelves donated by people who stopped by. Nice messages on the walls. Nice vibe.
Read morePros: Smell 😊, Friendly , Food
Guest
Weaselmaster
Points +196
Oasis of calm - Edit
Sweet little cafe serving dosas, wraps, samosas etc. All freshly made, basic choices but tasty. Smoothies excellent- I had the Healthy Heart - beetroot/ginger/apple. Plenty of seats with bench-type tables, books available to browse and friendly staff. Prices fair
Read morePros: Good simple food, Friendly vibe, Relaxed
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O.anne
Points +110
Vegan heaven close to St.Pancras - Edit
We had a lovely meal here! Very kind staff, tasty simple meal, good price!
Read morePros: Canteen vibes, Tasty, Kind
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