The restaurant’s name comes from a Hare Krishna cookbook that espouses the benefits of a vegan, “karma-free” diet and lifestyle.

 

The menu features a handful of dishes that were sold at Govindas, as well as several new options including narayani fried rice with shrimp, broccoli, corn, spinach, bell pepper, jalapeno, carrot, cabbage, peas and vegan egg; wraps like the shiva wrap with barbecue mushrooms, poppy seed paste, hummus, lettuce, spinach, tomato and bell pepper; and desserts like chocolate mousse and carrot cake.

One of the most popular items is an $9.99 all-you-can-eat plate known as the Eastern Meal with rice, chickpea curry, vegetable curry, salad and a sweet.

Other options include jackfruit pizza; the aum burger with barbecue jackfruit, lettuce, tomato and pickles; and several curries.

Though the menu is almost entirely vegan, there are a few vegetarian options, as the Bhakti diet does allow for some dairy (though not eggs). Those include the ganesh wrap made with paneer cheese (though tofu can be substituted) and the option to add cheese to the menu’s several burgers.

Higher Taste’s opening hours are noon-9 p.m. daily; in the fall, the hours will be noon-9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday.