FAQ

To help save you time, please see our comprehensive list of FAQs where we have attempted to answer many of your questions we receive everyday.

WHY THE TAG LINE – E A T WELL L I V E WELL?

E A T WELL L I V E WELL truly defines the core food philosophy of VeDA’s unique Vegetarian and Vegan Food selection and offerings. VeDA aims to present a wide variety of food oriented towards good health and well being of its consumer. Special emphasis is given to seasonal fruits and vegetables to keep the menu always healthy and rotational. A 100 percent vegetarian & vegan menu complemented by a Green Bar is a step towards being healthy and making a wise Lifestyle choice. We’ve known that people eating plant-based diets tend to have healthier mood states—less tension, anxiety, depression, anger, hostility, and fatigue. This is due to the higher level of antioxidants in plant-based foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. This also have beneficial effects on psychological wellbeing of a person. Thus, the philosophy of VeDA – E A T WELL L I V E WELL – we aim to enhance the quality of life of our dear patrons.

DO I NEED PRIOR RESERVATION BEFORE ARRIVING AT YOUR RESTAURANT ?

NO YOU DON’T, When we say we have designed ourselves to – MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME ! we want you to visit us – just as you would step in & out of your home – ANYTIME !

We serve on first come first serve seating basis, since we offer Lunch Buffet during rush hours ( 10 am – 3pm ). Just step in , pull yourself a chair and hang your jacket , coats or bag on it and you would reserve a place for yourself. Then pick our specially crafted “VeDA Thali “( plates) & move along the buffet table to fill your plates with ease & lots of choices on offer. (queue -jumping is not allowed).Choose a drink of your choice or a plate of Tasty Indian Street Eat from our Menu of the day then weigh and pay for in the cash counter. Enjoy your meal – BON APPETIT ! It’s that simple.

DOES VEDA HAVE- “HAPPY HOURS “ FOR ANY MENU ITEM ?

YES !!!!! , We offer “ HAPPY HOURS” only for our Buffet Items ( Lunch Menu ) between 3 PM to 6 PM.

DOES YOUR TEAM HAVE INDIAN CHEFS ?

YES ! YES ! AND YES ! All our chefs are accomplished Indian Chefs . They are well trained both in India & Slovak Republic. Our Master Chef KUNDAN Indian himself is one of the founders of VEDA. He has handpicked his team of fine and experienced Indian Chefs from all across the Indian Sub-Continent.

WHY VEGETARIAN & VEGAN ONLY ?

VeDA specialises in Vegetarian & Vegan cuisine based on Vedic Indian traditions. We use a diverse range of herbs , spices and condiments all grounded and craftly blended in our individual dishes in form of Masalas. This form of vegetarian diet is considered to be the healthiest and safest and therefore offers its guests a well balanced, nutritional, protein & fibre rich meals which is extremely good for their health, immunity and well being. VeDA GREEN BAR offers fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables in forms of simple cold pressed juices and smoothies to blend with our healthy meals. This harmonious pairing of fresh fruits and veggies in a perfect recipe will induce health, energy and vigor in the everyday lives of the consumer. VEDA INDIAN STREET EATS is a multi ethnic bouquet of healthy street foods from the richly blessed diverse sub- continent of India. It offers wonderful and exotic vegetarian Indian street food to suit all taste buds. We also have a VEDA HEALTH SHELF in our designated outlet restaurants to offer our consumers natural and organic herbs, teas, condiments & spices which offer numerous health benefits in everyday cooking.

WHAT ARE “MASALAS” ?

'Masala' is an Hindi word for Spices. Common belief is that 'Masala' means a singular spice. Quite contrary Masala comes in many wonderful flavors. Multi-dimensional flavors are created at VEDA in a variety of combinations from Cumin, Turmeric, Mustard, Fenugreek, Clove, Cardamom and mixed with other ingredients with just the right touch of garlic, onions, coriander etc. to achieve the blissful taste in our dishes. We do not use ready made “curry powder”. Spices play an important role in keeping the intestines decongested. The properties of individual spices include being anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, digestive, and diuretic.

DO YOU HAVE MY FAVORITE INDIAN DISHES?

YES! We offer all the classics. VEDA SAMOSA & Paneer Tikka Masala (Tastes so yummy) is still our number one seller alongside Mango Lassi & VEDA special Masala Chai.

DO YOU PREPARE YOUR OWN “ PANEER” ( HOME MADE CHEESE) OR DO YOU SOURCE IT FROM OUTSIDE?

At VEDA we prepare our very own fresh “ Paneer” ( home made cheese) from the finest quality of milk every day . It’s a very skillful and complex process, but we have the required artmanship to create the most amazing paneer you will ever taste. Try our Paneer dishes to believe us !

WHERE CAN I BUY GOOD INDIAN SPICES IF I WANT TO COOK AT HOME ?

At our VEDA HEALTH SHELF – We stock most of the spices , if we run out of stock then we can guide you to the next best shop.

I REALLY LIKE THE DISH I HAD AT YOUR RESTAURANT – VEDA. WHERE CAN I GET IT’S RECIPE , JUST THE WAY ITS MADE?

AT VEDA. Please ask for our Master Chef – KUNDAN. ( the guy with a big smile on his face). He will be more than pleased to share the recipe with you. Very soon we will try to organize Indian cooking lessons for our loyal patrons at VEDA.

DO YOU HAVE A BUFFET?

OFCOURSE WE DO ! We have a dedicated Indian wholesome Lunch Buffet section at our Restaurant. VeDA will be the ultimate restaurant of choice for an office goer who will find this place as his or her LUNCH BOX- just like everyday “home made” food but offering a wider selection of choice in a well spread buffet format along with a choice of beverage which goes with our buffet menu. VeDA Lunch Buffet is a diverse spread of everyday prepared fresh, warm and aromatic Indian curries & delicacies cooked in mouth-watering spices ( Masalas) paired with Naan breads- (baked fresh & live in special clay oven called tandoor) and served along with lovely Indian Basmati rice -it’s a sheer delight to eat. It’s complimented well with some Starters, Salads and a “soup for the day” along with a fresh Indian beverage like - “Mango Lassi(smooth, rich and creamy mango yogurt drink prepared with a tinge of saffron & cardamom. ). All this is further complemented by a “Dessert for the day “ for our sweet lovers - especially prepared by our Master Chef - Kundan to go along with the Lunch menu for the day.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY -WE INVITE YOU TO –“ MAKE YOUR OWN THALI” ( PLATE) ?

We have specially designed our Traditional Indian Dining Plates also called “ THALI” In India to enhance your dining experience with us. Our Thalis are pure stainless steel plates with seven distinct sections in them. You can fill each section separately with the food of your choice from our diverse selection of wholesome Indian Buffet. We also provide a separate bowl for soup along with our “Thalis”. The soup for the day is on the house and complimentary with the Buffet. This way you can add a lot of color and variety in your lunch and make your own power packed , delicious and awesome “THALI” for yourself. We are sure after having a wonderful “Thali Lunch” with us you would not miss saying “ Thank YOU VERY MUCH TO – “YOURSELF”

WHY IS YOUR LUNCH BUFFET – PAY AS YOU WEIGH ?

It’s a unique concept for all. In pay as you weigh you get to choose your own food from the whole spread plus the size of its portion too. You can have as much or as little as you wish thus avoiding wastage and it’s pocket friendly too. If you like some thing , which of course you will THEN you can refill it by taking a new plate. Though we also offer “ ALL YOU CAN EAT “ deal at a delightful price.
All You Can Eat & Weigh and Pay - Way to Go !

HOW SPICY IS THE FOOD AT VEDA ?

For our Buffet spread every dish is mild to medium spicy. If you like it more hot then we have placed a small bottle of chilli sauce on our buffet table which you can add to your curries as per your taste. For Indian street eats -It is as spicy as you want. Please mention our chef the way you like it. Mild to Desi Hot.

I’M VEGAN DO YOU HAVE CURRIES WITHOUT CREAM?

Yes. Many of them are without cream. Please see our vegan mark on the Food Tags. Even the Indian Street Food menu sports a lot of Pure Vegan & yummy recipes.

WHAT IS GREEN BAR ?

It’s our Juicery and Beverage section in the restaurant. We offer fresh fruit juices alongside our signature VEDA shot – called the “GREEN LIFE” made from our very own organic and home grown “Wheat grass” at the restaurant. A first for Bratislava “ W heat Grass is The “New Grass” in town – Come have a Sip of Life “.

WHAT IS WHEAT GRASS ?

What do Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts and Drew Barrymore have in common aside from being big Hollywood stars? Well, the three movie stars drink wheatgrass juice. it is because wheatgrass is not just an ordinary supplement. It is not an ordinary fruit or vegetable. Wheatgrass is a superfood. It is one of 10 superfoods in the world. It may be awkward to start your day with a good dose of leafy greens (though not in European countries where salad is a staple at breakfast), yet adding a handful to smoothies and juices or drinking “shots” of wheatgrass is a vital way to keep your body in great shape.

IS IT GOOD FOR HEALTH ?

In particular, superfoods like wheatgrass can be a complete game changer when it comes to health. While you should still focus on eating fresh fruits and vegetables every day, research says- supplementing with this important plant can strengthen any diet and lead to feelings of overall wellness. And the reason for that, is that wheatgrass contains everything that we needs to survive. It has all the proteins, vitamins and minerals. Everything we need is there.

ANY SIGNIFICANT QUALITY ?

wheatgrass is a powerful acid buster, or it neutralizes acidity in the body. To much acid in the body is the root cause of all diseases because it stops the body from absorbing nutrients, slows down the body’s healing processes and increases abnormal cell growth. Also known as the “King of Alkaline Foods,” wheatgrass fights acidity and acts like a detergent, washing off excess acid in the body. Being a superfood, wheatgrass contains 17 amino acids, 13 vitamins, 10 minerals, fiber chlorophyll and a great number of enzymes. RESEARCH SAYS- Wheatgrass is a “compact, concentrated nutrition that has more protein than some meats and is more nutritious than some important protein rich veggies” It is also an effective detoxifier that helps the body get rid of waste matter and helps strengthen the body’s immune system.

HOW MUCH QUANTITY SHOULD I HAVE?

Ideally wheatgrass should be consumed once a day fresh and in 60 ml. shots.

I AM HAVING A SMALL PARTY AND I WISH TO ADD AN ELEMENT OF INDIAN SREET FOOD , WOULD YOU ACCEPT ORDER FOR MY CHOICE OF INDIAN STREET FOOD FROM YOUR MENU ?

YES, WE DO. If you need say only “ SAMOSAS” OR just MANGO LASSI to add to your own menu at the party we are happy to custom make for you the specific quantity you require. We also specialize in quality Indian Sweets for all occasions , please feel free to make an enquiry with us.

WE ARE A CORPORATE COMPANY WE HAVE A DESIRE TO INTRODUCE LUNCH CATERING SERVICES FOR OUR EMPLOYESS AT OUR PREMISES AT A VERY ECONOMICAL PRICE RANGE. HOW CAN VEDA HELP ? AND WHAT DOES VEDA OFFER ?

We have a lot to share with you on this , so we invite you to our Restaurant for some Masala Chai & refreshments with us ,by appointment on your request. Our Marketing Expert – Mr ASHISH will share with you a small presentation of our proposal. We will also discuss with you extensively the food choices of your employees to meet their taste satisfaction with our wonderful & diverse menu options. Our Head Chef and Catering Expert Mr. KUNDAN would help find logistic solutions for smooth operations at your premises.

DO YOU DO CATERING?

Yes. We are available from parties, business lunches, weddings, and other events. Call us at - 00 421 944 357 712 and KUNDAN WILL ATTEND YOUR CALL PERSONALLY

WHEN DO YOU OPEN

We are open 5 days a week. Monday -Friday 10:00 to 18:00 ( 10am- 6pm)

DO YOU DO TAKE-OUT?

Yes. Call us at 00 421 944 357 712