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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 09:00-19:00, Fri-Sun 09:00-16:00. Closed Sun.
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Last update on 11 Apr 2025 by Here.To.Travel_Jade
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127 Reviews
First Review by CarlosGP
mdbhuntley
Points +103
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
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PaulsBuffet
Points +3546
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
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staleloaf
Points +110
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
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Kitzie
Points +109
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
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Past@que
Points +84
Good! - Edit
My first restaurant in London.
Read moreThe value for money is very good!
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EmmaCohen
Points +829
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 +5855
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
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MichaelRobinson
Points +3673
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
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Ri&Ro
Points +1054
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
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Weaselmaster
Points +270
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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FrankieW
Points +2963
Fairly priced and tasty - Edit
Less than a tenner for a main course.
Read moreThe Dosa wrap is a bit of an innovation.
The stuffed paratha looked great, maybe for next time...
Pros: Fully vegan
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AnaMilhazes
Points +64
Amazing food and service - Edit
Definitely recommend it!
Read moreLoved the food! Very nice staff.
Could stay a little bit more using the Wi-Fi and working on my laptop
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EcoEline
Points +412
Nice food - Edit
Nice staff, small menu but i like that. The dosa was really nice.
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CliveHughes
Points +267
Good food good price - Edit
Thenga Cafe is a basic place with a small canteen/community centre vibe. Small completely vegan menu. Really delicious, generous portion and good value for money.
Read morePros: Roti wrap, Nice price, Relaxed positive vibe
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ClareSav
Points +64
Top pit stop on route to Eurostar - Edit
Freshly cooked homemade food - we had masala dosa & the daily lunch. Masala tea and takeaway muffins! Divine!
Read morePros: Freshly cooked , Fully vegan, Lots to choose from
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VRebecca
Points +2187
Great and affordable indian food - Edit
The food was fresh and flavorful and I had the best Samosa of my life here. They use cilantro quite a lot though so as someone who cannot stand the taste of cilantro, I regretted not asking about it before ordering!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-17
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cvs578
Points +50
Just what we needed - Edit
Not pretentious, almost hidden location. Lunch was nutritious and so tasty. No fake meats or highly processed food. Just good eats.
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AlCh
Points +19
My favourite kind of place - Edit
What a great find! Love everything about it - simple place, calm and welcoming in between hectic traveling, modest number of menu items but all really delicious and reasonably priced. Fantastic juice. Staff so very friendly and warm. On our recent visit we ate takeaway lunch in the park while waiting for a train then went back to buy another meal to take with us and eat for supper when we got home late after two days of travel. Perfect.
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happyBLUE
Points +108
so GO HERE! - Edit
best delish FOOD. stop multiple times to try everything. CHEF and staff lovely and so helpful.
Read morePros: the FOOD, sweet light and sunshiny location @ ymca building., deliciously friendly
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phil-g
Points +153
Tasty - Edit
Really tasty and kinda "cozy" flavor if that makes sense. Very kind staff
Read moreA bit of a sneaky entrance, might be easy to miss if just walking by
Pros: Juice
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keep_it_tdy
Points +23481
Superb Little Place, Wonderful Staff - Edit
So pleased that I made the effort to head here after an extensive day of travelling, it was just what was needed. Fine dining it certainly isn’t, but the fact there were no airs and graces made it all the better. The food was quick, fresh, affordable and delicious, and the staff were wonderful too.
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OliverJähnke
Points +1241
Gem! - Edit
Such a wonderful experience to have lunch here. The staff was so so friendly and explained everything to me, how to eat the different sauces etc. The food was great. It's not a place to go if you want something picturesque or cozy, but for a cheap delicious lunch it's perfect!!
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Ela2607
Points +208
Great food - Edit
We still got served dinner, although we were there around closing time. Very friendly staff, food and especially the mango lassi were delicious!
Read morePros: Delicous food, Nice staff
Cons: canteen atmosphere, no outside seating
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emko
Points +48
Lunch - Edit
Great food, very tasty masala and pleasant staff. They recommended some good places to check in London
Read morePros: Good food, Pleasant staff
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Katie107
Points +106
Great experience - Edit
Delicious food and very friendly and welcoming staff. Definitely recommended.
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StuartMcNab
Points +15
Lovely welcome and great food - Edit
Had a lovely welcome when I arrived. The Roti Wrap was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely and relaxing.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Great food, Relaxing atmosphere
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