With their origins in ancient India, the Veda's teachings are relevant even for modern times. Taking inspiration from our roots, we at Veda have taken traditional Indian recipes and presented them with a modern outlook, while preserving the original flavor and rich cultural heritage of India. Indian food is so much more than just curry and spice - it is a blend of cultures, cuisines, regions, healing, and love.
The flavoral diversity in our cuisine comes from India's rich history of cultural intermingling, which makes the food not just gastronomical, but a visual treat too! At Veda, we pride ourselves in bringing you recipes straight from the kitchens of India. Just as the Vedic hymns were developed by the Rishis (sages) after inspired creativity, so is our food - we have crafted every aspect of our cooking to perfection.
The flavoral diversity in our cuisine comes from India's rich history of cultural intermingling, which makes the food not just gastronomical, but a visual treat too! At Veda, we pride ourselves in bringing you recipes straight from the kitchens of India. Just as the Vedic hymns were developed by the Rishis (sages) after inspired creativity, so is our food - we have crafted every aspect of our cooking to perfection.
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Our power lunch box allows you to build your own lunch by choosing from a variety of meal options from our indulgent Indian Cuisine. The Entree can be customized as a Chicken, Vegetarian, Vegan, Seafood, & Lamb based meal (Lamb & Seafood options cost extra), depending on your nutritional & flavor preferences.
Veda offers a dining experience to satisfy all aspects of fine cuisine accompanied by a full bar offering wine, draft beer, and a unique craft cocktail program. While wines are selected from many different regions and are carefully chosen to complement our cuisine, we also provide an extensive selection of whiskies and expertly crafted signature cocktails that feature fine spirits and techniques.
At Veda, we believe in making every moment special for you. Pick Veda for your personal events and treat your guests to a spectacular experience. We know how important it is to have everything fall together perfectly when you host an event which is why Veda is the perfect place for it. We specialize in offering full-service catering for a wide variety of events.
The food was fantastic and we had some of the nicest services I have ever had in a restaurant. Everyone was so genuinely nice and fun to talk to. And again, the food was simply delicious and beautifully presented. Great contemporary Indian food and amazing cocktails. Be sure to try the Punjabi Sour and the Spiked Lassi.
At Veda Modern Indian Bistro primary focus is to enrich the lives of our guests and our employees. We do this through superior quality food, beverages, legendary customer service, sales growth, cost controls and treating our employees like family.
We believe that our employees are our most important resource and our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer every time.We are committed to provide our guests with the highest quality food and personalized service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
We believe that our employees are our most important resource and our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer every time.We are committed to provide our guests with the highest quality food and personalized service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Reviews (24)
Rayven Houtz
Jan 31, 2022
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Katie B.
Jan 19, 2022
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In town for a medical appointment and wanted something good to eat after a long day. This restaurant was close to our hotel and looked nice from the outside. We were seated promptly. When we received the menus we realized it is "Philly restaurant week" which meant they were featuring a fixed price 3 course menu for $40 person. Actually was a good deal for us.
We tried the paneer quesadilla and the Gobi (cauliflower) as apps. Both were tasty. We had the vegetarian thali and it was presented very pretty with a selection of korma, dal mahkani and paneer with basmati rice and Raita.
We tried the paneer quesadilla and the Gobi (cauliflower) as apps. Both were tasty. We had the vegetarian thali and it was presented very pretty with a selection of korma, dal mahkani and paneer with basmati rice and Raita.
Destinee H.
Jan 18, 2022
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Mackenzie O.
Jan 17, 2022
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Ashana D.
Jan 17, 2022
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Have been here many times for Happy Hour and Dinner and liked it but the brunch was really not great. I ordered the Kati roll and I swear the outside was pita or pita like, not like the traditional paratha. I've had better Kati rolls from street food and fast food restaurants. The chicken tikka was just lacking in flavor. The naan was also subpar. Mimosas clearly had very little alcohol in them. The spinach chaat was good though.
Dijon J.
Jan 12, 2022
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If you read no further, simply know this...VEDA'S AMAZING BECAUSE LAURA IS STUPENDOUS!!! My partner & I attended Veda for Philadelphia's Restaurant Week. I can not say enough about how AMAZING the food was. Okay, so let me take you along the journey with us. We enter the beautiful store front on chestnut street into the restaurant foyer. We're seated and have our order taken a few minutes later. Laura ended up being our waitress and this is where our great night became an unforgettable memory. Despite my partner taking a peek at the menu without me prior to our ordering, Laura
Shelly G.
Jan 10, 2022
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I was looking for a place to eat for restaurant week and was feeling Indian food. I looked up the menu and reviews and I was super excited to try it! The restaurant week menu options looked great and loved they had some fusion in there.
We got the lasooni gobi -- which was like Buffalo cauliflower with an Indian twist. It was prolly the only good thing we had.
The spicy corn soups spice was off and felt like it was made from a can and just some garam masala was added.
For the main course we ordered Malai kofta and mehti chicken. They were both super disappointing and the online restaurant week
We got the lasooni gobi -- which was like Buffalo cauliflower with an Indian twist. It was prolly the only good thing we had.
The spicy corn soups spice was off and felt like it was made from a can and just some garam masala was added.
For the main course we ordered Malai kofta and mehti chicken. They were both super disappointing and the online restaurant week
Steve Garza
Jan 02, 2022
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I made reservations for this restaurant. They sent me a text letting me know my table was ready, if I wanted to come on in. The food has good flavor. The naan was delicious. The restaurant itself was clean, warm and inviting. Kassandra was our waitress. She was a delight to talk to. She was attentive and made sure we had everything was wanted. I would return to eat here again.
Massiel Pereira
Dec 29, 2021
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Stephanie R.
Dec 28, 2021
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Three words - thali lunch special!
Came here for lunch with some coworkers. Was very pleasantly surprised by the lunch deal. You have a choice of several options and get 5 different plates brought out as once for your meal. I had the spinach paneer which was amazing and the lentils!
Some of my coworkers tried the other dishes and they were equally as delicious. (Not to mention you get to pick a dessert too!) We were amazed by the wait staff and completely full from this meal.
Came here for lunch with some coworkers. Was very pleasantly surprised by the lunch deal. You have a choice of several options and get 5 different plates brought out as once for your meal. I had the spinach paneer which was amazing and the lentils!
Some of my coworkers tried the other dishes and they were equally as delicious. (Not to mention you get to pick a dessert too!) We were amazed by the wait staff and completely full from this meal.
Manish C.
Dec 09, 2021
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Although I'm a fan of traditional tried and true recipes, I trust Yelp enough to venture outside my comfort zone a little, and this led me to try out the "modern Indian bistro" experience for lunch at Veda. They offer various thalis which offer an assortment of dishes to sample, with dessert and the standards sides of naan/roti & rice included. The chicken makhani was the true hit of my thali...I don't know how they did it, but it was really good with rich flavors that pop without being inundated with spice or butter/cream like most other restaurants. The chana masala was
Priya S.
Dec 05, 2021
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Went for a last minute dinner on a Friday and were able to secure a table with no wait time. Service was good/attentive. Tried a few drinks but the drunken lassi and autumn tea were a few of my favorites. We ordered samosas and lassoni gobi for appetizers and they were pretty good. Gobi could have been a bit more flavorful. For main course we ordered pala paneer, malai kofta, mushroom korma, lamb rohajosh, and garlic naan. The food was pretty good-- very small portions for the plate though. My favorite was the malai kofta, i didn't enjoy the palak paneer or mushroom korma that much. For dessert
Bella S.
Dec 02, 2021
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We went to celebrate hubby's special day and the food quality is amazing. The staff and people are very very friendly feel like spending time and enjoying the best quality food. This is our 2nd time in this place 1st time we went before the pandemic and 2nd time we went last week, but they really maintained their food quality. the place is very well decored. absolutely recommend it to anyone who likes to enjoy quality food in a nice upscale place.
Dan Miranda
Nov 29, 2021
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I loved the food here, but I wanted more... Not more from the restaurant more foods it was fantastic! Not sure what you want to get? Order the chef's sampler for lunch, a great value, and you won't be disappointed, it has a little of everything. The food here tastes fresh and blows away some of the Indian food I had in the past.
Akash Rawat
Nov 27, 2021
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One of the fine dining restaurants in Philadelphia. The place was very neat and clean including washrooms. The servers were responsive. The food quality was great. We ordered pav bhaji, chole bhature and gulab jamun and mojito.Chole bhature is a must try. I would definitely come back to try main course dishes. I highly recommend this place for every food lover.
Julie A.
Nov 17, 2021
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I am a big fan of Indian food, and Veda is absolutely no exception. This upscale restaurant is great - with awesome menu options - and I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes! They take reservations, which is a plus as well.
Some odd(ish) rules to be aware of:
-When we walked in, the restaurant was relatively empty and we were told they could not seat our party until everyone was there. I feel like most places that take reservations don't do this. We promised we'd start ordering right away and they did let us sit after we explained the situation.
-They only offer happy
Some odd(ish) rules to be aware of:
-When we walked in, the restaurant was relatively empty and we were told they could not seat our party until everyone was there. I feel like most places that take reservations don't do this. We promised we'd start ordering right away and they did let us sit after we explained the situation.
-They only offer happy
Michele J.
Nov 01, 2021
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My daughter and I came into the city to see Hamilton (on 10/29) and wanted to find a restaurant close by. We both love Indian food and decided to try Veda. The place is cool with a modern vibe with a large a bar.
The menu has a variety of options for meat and vegetarian eaters. Servers wore mask and gloves while serving. They were pleasant, polite and prompt.
Our drinks was their fall Moscow Mule and daughter had Pellegrino.
Our starters were Veggie Samosa and Goan Crab Cakes. Loved the Samosa's. Daughter wasn't fond of the crab cake but I was ok with it.
Entrées: Pindi Channa
The menu has a variety of options for meat and vegetarian eaters. Servers wore mask and gloves while serving. They were pleasant, polite and prompt.
Our drinks was their fall Moscow Mule and daughter had Pellegrino.
Our starters were Veggie Samosa and Goan Crab Cakes. Loved the Samosa's. Daughter wasn't fond of the crab cake but I was ok with it.
Entrées: Pindi Channa
Ling C.
Oct 02, 2021
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I came here on Thursday with a friend for restaurant week around 6pm. I immediately noticed the ikea-like hipster decor and the young diverse staff.
Our waitress recommended the mango lassi but with rum, which ended up being pretty tasty. When you first sip it, you can taste the mango lassi, in the middle the spiced rum, and at the end/after-taste yogurt.
Starters:
Tandoori Lettuce Wraps: Just barely okay, very mediocre and as if we cooked it at home not at a restaurant.
Shrimp Balchao: Great sauce flavor, sweet and yet spicy great blend. I appreciated the quantity of the shrimp, but the texture
Our waitress recommended the mango lassi but with rum, which ended up being pretty tasty. When you first sip it, you can taste the mango lassi, in the middle the spiced rum, and at the end/after-taste yogurt.
Starters:
Tandoori Lettuce Wraps: Just barely okay, very mediocre and as if we cooked it at home not at a restaurant.
Shrimp Balchao: Great sauce flavor, sweet and yet spicy great blend. I appreciated the quantity of the shrimp, but the texture
Manjesh R.
Sep 18, 2021
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Some great food and cocktails in a contemporary setting, definitely going back! 'Old Fashioned Gabbar' was great (they were nice enough to make this custom with Woodford Reserve!). Mirch Murgh Tikka, Fish Peri Peri, Lamb Chops, Gulab Jamun/Ice Cream and Pistachio Ricotta Cheesecake are my top picks 😋
Tyneisha M.
Jul 15, 2021
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This place was very stylish and the service was fast and friendly.
I tried this place out during restaurant week for lunch and I was not disappointed. I ordered the chicken tikka which was tasty but I was not a fan of how tomato based it was. I've had several other variations that didn't use so much tomato which I prefer.
I would definitely return.
I tried this place out during restaurant week for lunch and I was not disappointed. I ordered the chicken tikka which was tasty but I was not a fan of how tomato based it was. I've had several other variations that didn't use so much tomato which I prefer.
I would definitely return.
Jeff H.
Jun 10, 2021
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Veda is a stylish and up-to-date Indian bistro on the western side of Center City Philadelphia. It has built a following and is currently offering both indoor and sidewalk dining. I had a decent late lunch there recently which I was pleased with.
My first course was a very tasty Mumbai Lamb Keema Pao. This Bombay dish was well prepared and came with a salad. My main course also hit the spot. It was a Chicken Lababdar. This closely-related-to Chicken Tikka dish only needed a bit of spice to enliven it and a housemade chile sauce accomplished this. But the most superlative item was a dessert
My first course was a very tasty Mumbai Lamb Keema Pao. This Bombay dish was well prepared and came with a salad. My main course also hit the spot. It was a Chicken Lababdar. This closely-related-to Chicken Tikka dish only needed a bit of spice to enliven it and a housemade chile sauce accomplished this. But the most superlative item was a dessert
Kala J.
Jun 09, 2021
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They were really accommodating to me. I just walked in from the street, no reservation but I was alone so they let me sit at the bar. Which was open to the outside so I was sort of inside/outside. I was told the kitchen would be closing in 5 min so I should get my order in if I wanted to eat. I got the lamb chops and a cucumber infused cocktail, both delicious!
Steve S.
May 02, 2021
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This is a unique place.
My wife and I are Indian food connoisseurs. We've had it all over the city.
And there was a lot that we really liked here.
The Paneer Makhani was quite tasty. We really loved the Reshmi Kabob. She really loved the Drunken Lassi. We also sampled the ribs and samosas. We enjoyed everything we ate.
But I would also say that if we are in the city looking for authentic Indian food, this wouldn't be our choice.
It's excellent cuisine. But it's very Americanized. Which is perfectly ok.
Of everything we ate, the Reshmi Kabob was the star for us.
My wife and I are Indian food connoisseurs. We've had it all over the city.
And there was a lot that we really liked here.
The Paneer Makhani was quite tasty. We really loved the Reshmi Kabob. She really loved the Drunken Lassi. We also sampled the ribs and samosas. We enjoyed everything we ate.
But I would also say that if we are in the city looking for authentic Indian food, this wouldn't be our choice.
It's excellent cuisine. But it's very Americanized. Which is perfectly ok.
Of everything we ate, the Reshmi Kabob was the star for us.
Kevin B.
Apr 30, 2021
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Veda has a great lunch experience. The lunch menu is very small, but that's because the standard item is a delightful sampler. The thalis come with your choice of three curries, a dessert, rice, and bread. It was tasty and filling! I especially liked the chicken vindaloo.
The restaurant ambiance is sleek and hip. The decor is modern, with dimmer lighting and an elegant setup with a large bar. But - at least during lunch - the environment was chill and pretty quiet. Cannot comment how it may be at happy hour or dinner.
Definitely visit for lunch if you want a tasty, good value meal.
The restaurant ambiance is sleek and hip. The decor is modern, with dimmer lighting and an elegant setup with a large bar. But - at least during lunch - the environment was chill and pretty quiet. Cannot comment how it may be at happy hour or dinner.
Definitely visit for lunch if you want a tasty, good value meal.
