Not only was everything we ate amazing but the prices were great too. So we went here for Diwali which landed on Halloween this year. We happened to be in Maine for the weekend and just found this place through Google. So happy we did and can't wait to visit again. I highly suggest this place for some very authentic Indian food. And don't forget a mango Lassi 😋
Vegan Restaurant
Jewel of India
· $$$$ · waterville · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Not only was everything we ate amazing but the prices were great too. So we went here for Diwali which landed on Halloween this year. We happened to be in Maine for the weekend and just found this place through Google. So happy we did and can't wait to visit again. I highly suggest this place for some very authentic Indian food. And don't forget a mango Lassi 😋
Not many vegan options north of Portland, so I was grateful to stumble on this place while driving through. Picked up takeout and ate while charging the car. Food was still hot - too hot to easily eat. And spicy. So I’m not sure I really experienced the flavor. Overall it was a good pit stop, but nothing I’d seek out. Too greasy and hot for my liking. And higher priced than I’m used to based on portion size. Shared the Chana Masala and Saag Dal. Preferred the flavor of the Dal. Very unique spice profile. The Masala was oily and everything it touched is now stained yellow (my hands, phone case, water bottle, fork…not good car food!!) It was also surprisingly spicy. Takeout served in the medium sized plastic containers, so not huge portions. White rice in a white folded box (Chinese takeout style.)
Not many vegan options north of Portland, so I was grateful to stumble on this place while driving through. Picked up takeout and ate while charging the car. Food was still hot - too hot to easily eat. And spicy. So I’m not sure I really experienced the flavor. Overall it was a good pit stop, but nothing I’d seek out. Too greasy and hot for my liking. And higher priced than I’m used to based on portion size. Shared the Chana Masala and Saag Dal. Preferred the flavor of the Dal. Very unique spice profile. The Masala was oily and everything it touched is now stained yellow (my hands, phone case, water bottle, fork…not good car food!!) It was also surprisingly spicy. Takeout served in the medium sized plastic containers, so not huge portions. White rice in a white folded box (Chinese takeout style.)
I've never had Indian food that I didn't like, but the three of us in our party were disappointed. The food itself was good (meaning there was nothing inherently wrong with it), but it lacked flavor, which I've never experienced at an Indian restaurant before. For how much we paid ($87), one would expect the food to have been outstanding. Sadly, it was not. Hopefully it was just a fluke.