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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
Fourfold
Points +563
Excellent lunch stop - Edit
Unpretentious, delicious good Indian fare- parathas and dosas were fab
Read morePros: Super tasty, Affordable, Great dahl
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Eeebee
Points +118
Super tasty - Edit
Loved the food, it was so tasty and the staff were really friendly. Really reasonable prices too. Worth a visit!
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undercovermartyn
Points +709
Hidden and authentic gem - Edit
Really glad I found this cafe / bistro in the YMCA close to St. Pancras and King's Cross stations. Portions are big and good value and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. There's really no downside to this place! It's just a little hidden because you have to take the YMCA entrance to get to it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-07
Pros: Delicious food and drinks , Good value , Close to St. Pancras & King's Cross
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DionneF
Points +703
Deceiving good for you and your wallet - Edit
Tasty Indian food at super affordable prices in the heart of London.
Read moreLocated next to a YMCA and university campus’, this place attracts students and travellers alike. Great for grabbing a homely cooked meal if you’ve on a low budget.
If like myself, your student and life on the roads days are behind you and you have a little bit more money to spend, there are lots of other great vegan places to go for lunch. The food was good but it wasn’t great.
Super friendly staff and I would go back but I probably wouldn’t take company. Its not exactly ladies who lunch material.
*** next day edit
After much thought, I’ve increased my rating from three to four stars. And here is the reason why. I ordered a second meal because the first one didn’t fill me up. But after eating 1.5 lunch meals (took some left overs home), I was comfortably full. So much so I didn’t need dinner. The next day, my body felt great. At the time I was eating the food, I wasn’t conscious of this because the food was a little bit on the oily side for me, especially the wrap and stir fry veg that came with the daily lunch. But the food digested really well and was clearly very wholesome and nutritionally rich. For that, Thenga Cafe deserves an extra star.
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-02
Pros: Homely, nourishing food - Great Dhal, Friendly staff, Great fresh juices
Cons: Sticky tables, To fill you up, you might need 2 meals
Guest
kjhsdf
Points +162
Very friendly, good food, reasonably priced - Edit
Staff was very friendly. Had the daily menu plus a roti and both were very good, masala tea too. They also have a nice collection of books to read there and/or buy.
Read moreNot crowded on a Sunday between 11:30-12:30.
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-14
Pros: Friendly service, atmosphere, Tasty food , Low prices
Cons: Not really a con, but hard to find by accident
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Ekky90
Points +47
Excellent authentic Indian food - Edit
Delicious healthy authentic Indian food for reasonable prices. We visited for lunch and loved the chill ambience and friendly service.
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RobertIzatt
Points +21
You won’t be disappointed!! - Edit
GREAT choices of Vegetarian.
Read moreGluten free options also.
It’s all about the food, flavour and providing a great eating experience. #Veganuary
Pros: Vegetarian. , Gluten free options. , Organic coffee
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naomip123
Points +5493
Amazing! - Edit
Such good food - healthy and a bit spicy. Stuffed paratha particularly good and very filling. Staff are really genuinely friendly and believe in the vegan cause (they were raising money for Donate 4 Refugees when we were there too - Dec 2021). They have a vegan mango lassi, which ist the first time I've ever seen that! Delicious. Also, good prices for central London.
Read moreWould recommend if you're in the Kings Cross St Pancras area - we'll be back 😃
Pros: Completely vegan/reasonably priced, Natural and fresh food, Lovely staff
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AllyGGG
Points +405
Great wee cafe. - Edit
Enjoyed my first visit to Thenga cafe for an early evening meal. Returned a couple of days later for lunch. Hope to go back when next in area.
Read morePros: No mind-numbing music, Friendly, relaxed and airy., Tasty main courses
Cons: Small portions, Small menu, Sticky tables
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NickHumberstone
Points +21
Great value Indian food - Edit
The staff are super friendly, the food tastes great, and its also really good value. Everything is vegan :)
Read moreThey also have some drinks, including a Masala tea, and an Immune Booster drink consisting of hot lemon and ginger.
There are a few tables with a plug socket if you want to work from here.
Pros: Great food, Concise menu (just a handful to choose between), Great value
Cons: The kitchen can be occasionally noisy
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susiehaha
Points +255
Friendliest cafe in London! - Edit
Wow, what a find. Thenga is located in the YMCA on Judd Street, just round the corner from Kings Cross and St Pancras. It looks a bit daunting from outside as all you see is a set of steps leading to who knows where. But it's well worth venturing in. Their main lunchtime deals are all £6.95, and we had the 'daily lunch' of dahl, rice and a side veg dish. I also had a lovely cup of masala chai. The food was tasty and good value for money (especially for London). We returned the next day for a cuppa before we caught our train, and the lovely man who had served us the day before remembered us. I also ordered a slice of their delicious banana bread, and he gave me the end slice too (which I saved for the train)! Can't wait to return when I'm next in London to try the stuffed parathas - they looked amazing. But the best thing about this cafe was the warmth of the staff who really made us feel so welcome - thank you Thenga Cafe!
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Yesyesyesyes
Points +6998
Amazing little gem in London - Edit
Came here at 5.30 pm (half an hour before closing) and staff was super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the dosa which was filled with potato masala and came with dal and a green homemade chutney. Everything blew my mind. The dosa was thin and crispy, the potatoes were such comfort food, the dal was on point and the green chutney was otherwordly, never have I tasted something like that, refreshing, a little bit sourish and spicy at the same time. Got a pitcher of tap water without asking for it and the masala tea was great as well. Paid less than 10 £, amazing value for money, but this place will stay in my memories as the best vegan Indian food I've ever had.
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Dhishi97
Points +26
Amazing and the closest to home type of food - Edit
Not a person who write food reviews but this was nothing short of amazing.
Read moreVery very friendly staff and such good service
Got the stuffed parota it was so so good and the taste was out of the world. Loved it and my heart and tummy are so full 😍 Budget friendly and so good.
Pros: Budget friendly , Home feels , AMAZING AMAZING FOOD
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timsebrob
Points +71
Delicious - Edit
Great food at an affordable price in central London. Really nice staff. I didn't have much time when I went. I look forward to going back and trying more dishes.
Read morePros: All vegan, Affordable, Delicious
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JudeTheCat
Points +758
Fantastic budget Indian vegan food - Edit
A great place in Kings Cross that offers cheap, fresh food
Read morePros: Affordable, Fresh
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joomsy
Points +287
Brilliant Lunch - Edit
I love this place. I've eaten here many times and it's such a lovely energy with delicious food.
Read moreThey have daily specials as well as smoothies.
Student discount available on an already cheap menu.
Check them out!
Pros: Lots of options (vegan) , Cheap, Made fresh
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Shimmy
Points +16
Gem of a place - Edit
What a great find. I used Happy Cow to try to find myself a vegan lunch before heading off to the British Museum for the afternoon. Thenga Cafe was marked as CLOSED on Happy Cow but it was very much open.
Read moreI ordered a wrap to take away which was packed with spinach, lettuce and pakora. Absolutely delicious! I hadn't realised it also included a portion of dahl which was a real bonus. All great value for £7.95.
I'd definitely go there again and will eat in, so that I can choose from the wider menu and eat in comfort, not on the move.
Pros: Friendly staff, Great value, Homely
Cons: None
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lyndzylou
Points +85
Tasty food - Edit
Lovely little cafe with friendly staff and tasty dhal
Read morePros: Good social distancing , Tasty food , Great service
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gavinhaughton1
Points +52
Flavour packed - Edit
Simple menu of extremely flavoursome vegan food. Every item was packed with taste I was extremely impressed. Good price aswell and friendly host.
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EgleT
Points +47
No frills lunch - Edit
Nice homemade Indian lunch with now frills and very cheap for central London. Good selection of drinks and even have some desserts.
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wooda
Points +43
Always a favorite - Edit
The food is perfectly seasoned and inexpensive, one of our favorites in the area
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VeganMUC
Points +28
Great food, lovely service - Edit
We followed HappyCow's recommendation an had lunch at Thenga Cafe: the daily lunch, soup, banana bread and homemade masala tea with coconut milk. The food was delicious and highly affordable. We especially enjoyed the cordial atmosphere. A place to relax and refresh.
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50shadesOfGreen
Points +112
Blessed place with amazing vegan Indian food - Edit
Very fast and friendly service. Tasty and not expensive food. The place has a very good and positive vibe. Supporting donations initiatives
Read morePros: Tasty, Cheap, Healthy
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pumokel
Points +3362
Best place in the area - Edit
Super friendly owner, service very fast. Had the lunch set which was good if uninspired and the wrap which was absolutely delicious. The banana bread was good, too. Try the mango lassie- it’s also great.
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RaghadMel
Points +22
Try it if you’re in the area! - Edit
Hearty food, amazing service! The owner is so kind and the staff is so friendly and always smiling. You always feel welcomed there!
Read morePros: Yummy, Friendly welcoming staff, Cheap
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SzabóBernadett
Points +177
Simple and Tasty - Edit
Lovely place with nice atmosphere and welcoming staff.
Read morePros: Good value , Fresh food , Very welcoming staff
Cons: Small potion , Not to many option
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JamesMc
Points +161
Great value vegan curry, just a hop skip and jump from Kings Cross rail - Edit
This is where I will be eating when I'm travelling through Kings Cross rail now that VX has closed.
Read moreJust around the corner of Cromer Street next to 90 Judd Street, there is an entrance via what looks like a fire exit. I had lentil dhal with rice/chapati, some veg and a samosa was a bit extra. The owner was interested enough to talk and made me feel very welcome. It is a shared table venue however it wasn't busy and I don't mind that anyway.
Pros: Vegan menu, Great value for this location, Friendly service
Cons: I don't mind however, some may not like to share a table
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