Jyoti Bihanga

The food is different, yummy, and reasonably priced. The place is owned and run by students of spiritual master Sri Chinmoy, Jyoti Bihanga. You have to try their Netloaf Sandwich and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Even my non-vegi friends swear by it. Not in the greatest part of town however, so be careful. San Diego could use more vegetarian restaurants like this.

Never having been here before, I was extremely pleased with everything at Jyoti Bihanga. The staff was kind and helpful and willing to recommend drinks and dishes for newcomers (like myself). I ordered the Neatloaf with mashed potatoes, and let me tell you, it was so nice to have healthy comfort food. The chai tea with soy is a delicious addition to the meal and their hummus with cucumbers and bread is fantastic.
If you're in to trying new things or are a vegetarian looking for some great food, this is definitely the place to go. Food is priced average.

I've been to Jyoti Bihanga quite a few times over the years and have NEVER been disappointed in anything they've served. One time I picked up some sandwiches for my (carnivore) husband and me, and he was quite impressed. Be sure to call before you go -- they will close at unexpected times. It's not super convenient for many people, but worth the drive out of the way.

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In my opinion Jyoti Bihanga has the best vegetarian resturant in San Diego. You also get the best value for your money. It has a plesant atmosphere with excellent & friendly service. Their fresh soups & salad combo are a great value. They have a wide varity to choose from on their menu.

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I love all the food at Jyoti Behanga! It is vegetarian and delicious, with many healthy selections. The salads, sandwiches, and wraps are all great!

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The food at Jyoti Bihanga is great! A full meal (most entrees come with soup or salad) for a very reasonable price.

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Jyoti Bihanga is a great restaurant to go after a long day. They have a wonderful selection of entrees on their menu. They also have great specials on certain dishes. The waitress was very friendly and accomodating. I would definitely go again.

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Really tasty healthy vegetarian food. Cute location and great prices. Small parking lot east of the restaurant. Also, great for take-out. They can be crowded, and they close down for a few weeks periodically. Check out their menu here www.jyotibihanga.com

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The only restaurant I know of that has its own religion!

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Jyoti-Bihanga is a pale blue restaurant located in Normal heights at 3351 Adams Avenue. Run by the followers of Sri Chimnoy, an Eastern religious group, the food is terrific.

For vegetarians who are accustomed to having a choice of pasta in tomato sauce, steamed vegetables or a veggie burger at most restaurants, this place is a great relief. In most places, there is no way for me to get a soup as even vegetable soups tend to be made with beef or chicken stock. Jyoti-Bihanga always has at least four vegetarian soups on the menu. Two are usually vegan. My favorite soup to date was a carrot and ginger soup. The carrots had been roasted to carmelize them and the soup was smoky and sweet with just the right essence of ginger.

At the same time, this is not a hippy food place. The menu includes far more than just the tofu and brown rice of some places. Those options exist. There are also specialties like their portabello and black bean quesadillas which can be ordered as an appetizer or as a main course. There are daily specials. Jyoti-Bihanga's menu emphasizes fresh ingredients. There are always specials on the menu. The food here tends towards California cuisine. There are pastas, a touch of Mexican influence, brown rice, lots of bean dishes and lots of fresh vegetables.

For those who have allergies, the menu is a blessing as all ingredients are there. The waiters and waitresses are all well-informed about the menu and are good at answering questions. Have any questions of the chef and they will get them answered for you. Need more detailed information, the chef will come on out him or herself. They are also uniformly friendly and polite. The people here really want to please.

The atmosphere here is airy. The walls are painted a light blue with clouds and birds. There are huge picture windows on two walls. There are lots of plants. Overall, it is lovely and comfortab