A welcoming vegan dining space since 2003. Features 100% plant-based food that is organic whenever possible and fresh from local farms. Offers world fusion cuisine blending influences from different regions. There is no charge, food is offered as a gift. Located in a Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest and is entirely ran on solar energy. Down the street at 0.2 miles is its tea shop which serves organic tea and vegan laddus (no charge). Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-9:30am, 12:00pm-1:30pm, 5:30pm-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-10:00am, Sat 5:30pm-8:00pm, Sun 5:30pm-7:00pm.
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Last update on 16 Apr 2022 by Aviram
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154 Reviews
First Review by vegantommasina
AliceTravelling
Points +20
Visit Sadhana for delicious free vegan food - Edit
I have been volunteering here for 2 weeks. Sadhana Forest is first and foremost a reforestation project where many volunteers live. When we eat breakfast lunch and dinner, visitors are always welcome to join for a free vegan meal. There is no expectation for payment, it is given in the spirit of the gift economy and compassion which are core values here at Sadhana. Come along for breakfast at 8.45, lunch at 12.30 or dinner at 6pm and enjoy.
Read morePros: Organic and local, Beautiful main hut where everyone eats, Great sense of international community
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ChicagoVeg
Points +47
Great vegan community - Edit
Sadhana Forest is a very environmentally councious place providing deforestation in the area, "engineering compassion" through their vegan values, and help raising counciousness (the idea of the Auroville in general). They offer free vegan food to visiters during their breakfasts, lunches and dinners. I recommend to visit and volunteer at this place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-11
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ShiriPerelmuter
Points +20
Great vegan food - Edit
The food in Sadhana forest is so so good.
Read morePure vegan, non processed food. Each and every dish made from fresh local ingredients.
The food is healthy, creatively made and super tasty.
All the meals are for free, you can just come and visit, you are always welcome there :)
Pros: Excellent food, Big portion, Great and welcoming vibe
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DayaNoiman
Points +13
Recoment about sadhana forest - Edit
As a vegetarian for many years I wanted to try a vegan diet in a place I won't have to worry all the time about the food I get.
Read moreIn sadhana forest there's several chefs who cook different meals from organic ingredients and the food is always good!
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DevayaniM
Points +20
Amazing wholesome vegan meals - Edit
The vegan food here is cooked in the sustainable kitchen. The food is completely vegan and organic, it is free for everyone. The meals served are wholesome, healthy and really tasty. I loved cooking in the kitchen and serving food to the community.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-07
Pros: Freshly cooked, Completely organic, Healthy
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PRATIKTUSHAR
Points +20
Must come - Edit
This place serves the best vegan food, made from the fresh ingredients in completely hygienic conditions. A must have experience for anyone. Even for those who aren't really vegan, try this place out, you might consider becoming one.
Read morePros: Hygienic, Fresh, People are really friendly and welcoming
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NetaBarsela
Points +12
Review - Edit
Beautiful special place with amazing vegan food. Everyday they have different chef and different food but it's always good!
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GloriaDrechsler
Points +20
Food - Edit
It is so tasty food. I love that the food is vegan. I have been vegan since 1 year and feel so much better with vegan food. I can just recommend it. The food in Sadhana Forest is organic and vegan. You can eat in an beautiful silent place and enjoy the organic food. Their is food almost everyday breakfast, lunch, dinner. Their is enough food for everyone and nothing get wasted. If they have to much they give it to the dogs or the compost. This food gets composted and goes back to the roots if a tree.
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HannahEckardt
Points +22
!!!Best vegan food for free!!! - Edit
When I first came I was suprised to get a huge meal served for free. It was delicious and healthy. I talked to people who lived there and they explained that they want to give it away as a gift. People from all over the world Cook there together and you can join for any meal: 9.00am/12.45pm/6pm. There are lot of amazing people there..I had many inspiering conversation. The admoshere is cozy, like eating with a huge family in your living room. I went alone and instantly met people who became friends.
Read moreThe project is amazing and i go as often as possible! There is always someone who will Show you around and explain the project if youre interested. The area is stunning.
Pros: Amazing atmosphere, Freshly cooked and healthy food, Always friendly to visitors
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Priya_mahima
Points +20
Sadhana forest - Edit
It is my first time in Sadhana Forest near Pondicherry.
Read moreI was informed about the place and the community life by a friend.
My daughter first visited this place 2 years ago.
She was a changed person when she came back .
She began to live a simple life , appreciated all the privileges in life And was greatfull and thankfull.
I was inquisitive to visit this place.
I managed to take time off and with lot of Apprehensions visited this place.
I felt odd the first day, surrounded by friendly strangers, I ate a simple vegan dinner and went to bed in a hut with no electricity and used a toilet with no taps or flush.
It was not so difficult the following days to enjoy sevas such planting trees, lunch preparation, firewood cutting , goshala cleaning, zero waste management .....
The community is not just friendly but was inspiring to see people of all ages participating in work without any expectations. It is true Karma Yoga.
Life after seva is simple, reminding us how privileged and blessed we are, in this planet of abundance.
Everyday activities such as bathing, laundry and cooking are kept very basic to remind us that we need to respect the resources of this planet and preserve it .
It feels great to live in close connection with nature with cows,dogs, cats, peacocks, squirrels,frogs birds,bees and butterflies.
The core values of sadhana Forest are compassion for animals, unschooling and respecting this planet and its resources.
They believe in gift based economy.
There is fun too - with non-talent shows, informative movie nights, informal bon fires , a relaxing mud pool, yoga and a meditation hall.
You can meet local people from close by villages on potluck evenings on Saturdays.
I recommend this place for anyone who needs to meditate,introspect and rediscover oneself.
Also if you miss your grandfathers farm life and want to remind yourself of what this planet used to be not so long ago, do come here.
There is still time to save the planet and save all life !
Pros: Friendly community, Vegan, Simple dood
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PiyushBorse
Points +17
Best vegan food in town - Edit
Hands down the best and trusted vegan food you'll get in and around auroville.
Read moreMade using fresh vegetables and lots of love.
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WinstonLau
Points +22
Best vegan food in town! - Edit
I can say it is indeed the best vegan food in town not to mention it’s actually free! In Sadhana Forest they practice gift economy; that’s why they offer their meals as a gift to whoever happens to swing by the community. Every day there are different chefs, so you will be constantly surprised by various vegan cuisine from all over the world! I especially love the vibrant nutritionous dinner with amazing dessert after the tour & documentry every Friday night. It’s so yummy!!!
Read morePros: Delicious, Nutritionous, Free
Cons: Eat too much
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venkataraobikkina
Points +17
Organic vegan food - Edit
Sadhana forest food is amazing i wonder all the time how they are cooking so delicious vegan food using conventional ways recommend this to everyone who want to eat helthy yummy vegan food.
Read morePros: Organic, Nice vibe, Tasty
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Lukeghyselincks
Points +17
Beautiful project in auroville - Edit
People can come for a delicious 100% vegan and local meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The food is offered as a gift and no money is expected in return. The best time to come would be for the friday dinner/tour.
Read morePros: Welcoming , No cost, Delicious food
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ShabbarAli
Points +22
I love sadhana forest - Edit
Extremely good quality of sadhana forest food and frendly people. I like to go forest and plant trees .
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cckathmandu
Points +74
A forest community, open to all to share meals - Edit
The food at Sadhana Forest is delicious, healthy, vegan and plentiful. To enjoy a meal here without committing to a volunteer period you can drop in to the Friday tour at 4.30pm, which is followed by a film and meal. You can also visit at any other time you like and enjoy a tour and if it is mealtime you will be invited to eat with the community. Sadhana Forest operates on gift economy so you won't be asked to pay anything for your meal. It will be an incredibly positive and memorable experience.
Read morePros: Core values , Gift economy , Welcoming to all
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mikedjone
Points +20
Best vegan food ever - Edit
The vegan food in Sadhanna is amazing it's very tasty and it's mixed with the love and compassion of these amazing people
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IsabelleKiff
Points +93
Natural vegan meals - Edit
Sadhana Forest food is delicious! It's all unprocessed and comes from ethical sources. The community practises gift economy so there is no charge for meals😄I've learnt so many new vegan recipes from Sadhana meals and would recommend anyone in the area joins for a meal and learns more about the amazing volunteer community.
Read morePros: Wonderful atmosphere, Ethical, Good portion size
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DhananjayLimaye
Points +22
Best vegan food - Edit
Sadhana Forest has the best vegan food u can find. They have home grown vegetables and the food is delicious fresh and has a feel good factor.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly volunteers , Community meals
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JoannaTomkins
Points +19
Open all day - Edit
Pop in anytime and head to the Main Hut where you will be welcomed by a volunteer who will show you around and you'll be invited for a free meal, either breakfast, lunch or dinner, depending on the time. Gift economy in action. Impressive! And great food!
Read morePros: Free, Huge servings, Kid friendly
Cons: Difficult to find if you are self driving
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BrunnaPujol
Points +16
Amazing Sadhana Forest - Edit
Sadhana Forest it's an amazing place completely vegan, every meal it's delicious, every Saturday at 6pm the dinner it's open for everyone in theTea Hut, and you can stay there and learn a lot about how live in community and about yourself, connect with the nature and meet beautiful people, serve for an amazing purpose!! 💚🌱
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-10-29
Pros: Delicious food , Vegan , Great vibe
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AmeliaLidelleMudge
Points +966
friday film night w free vegan food!!! - Edit
oh wow i had an amazing time up at sadhana forrest, they played clips about how they started in auroville and how they have new projects all over the world. it truly was such an inspiring evening, and of course to top it off they provide you with a free vegan dinner after watching a likeminded film! we took the bus at 6pm from solar kitchen and we had an amazing time, definitely recommended to all, if you have time take the free shuttle at 4pm from solar kitchen any friday. it’s always a great time and please do make sure you donate!!!!
Read morePros: SO INSPIRING
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Lydia2018
Points +17
Free vegan meals! - Edit
With the exception of Thursday dinner and lunch on the weekends, Sadhana Forest offers three delicious vegan meals a day, open to all and completely free. If you are interested in visiting Sadhana Forest, but don’t have the time to stay as a volunteer, you are most welcome to stop by during mealtimes to enjoy fresh food and good conversations. Most people come on Fridays, when there’s a full tour and a movie showing, or on Saturday evenings, when there’s a potluck dinner at the tea hut down the road. Breakfast is usually porridge (like ragi, millet, or poha) with fresh fruits like pomegranate, papaya, chiku, or guava. Lunch and dinner usually involve some combination or rice, soup, and salad, cooked fresh by volunteers each day. With volunteers from all over the world, and many creative chefs, every meal is something different and exciting. Meals are served in the main hut, where everyone sits together in a circle on the floor, and shares a moment of silence together before eating. It’s a lovely way to pause in your day, connect with new people, and eat food grown and cooked with love and intention.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-01-17
Pros: Strong community vibe - anyone is welcome, anytime, Caters to dietary needs - raw food
Cons: Food only served at set mealtimes
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Rasika
Points +20
Vegan community - Edit
There is no place like this. Having lovely vegan food with people sitting down in a hut is an experience you shouldn’t miss.
Read moreYou get unlimited food and you get to see how 100s of dishes could washed with just 3 buckets of water!
What a way to save water and support veganism😄
Pros: Happy environment , Delicious vegan food
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quicksandtoy
Points +93
Vegan Utopia! - Edit
This place is a utopia for vegans traveling on a budget!
Read moreSadhana Forest does their best to operate under a gift economy, and part of that is offering free vegan meals to their visitors. This includes breakfast 7 days a week, lunch on all weekdays, and dinner every day except Thursday.
Be aware: the food served is not consistent. It’s cooked by a rotating set of volunteer vegan chefs that cook in bulk for dozens of people. Some days are better than others, but it’s always rich & fulfilling--with seconds and third helpings usually available. And, of course, it’s always vegan! Animal products (and processed foods) are not allowed in Sadhana Forest.
On Friday they also do a public “eco” movie screening night (usually some insightful documentary about veganism or more generally environmentalism) and give a tour of the forest.
If you fall in love, you can live in Sadhana forest. For this, you’d need to volunteer ~30 hours per week in various community projects, most of which goes to planting & nurturing the trees.
Pros: 100% Vegan, 0% Processed Foods, Free!
Cons: No Menu, Inconsistent Quality, Limited serving/meal times
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annasophieschilling
Points +60
Amazing free food - Edit
So this is something I've never seen before. Three times a day there's a bunch of people gathering in a circle in a bamboo hut. Everyone's served vegan food and after a moment of silence we'd start eating together. It's a beautiful atmosphere, really. You can come by any time, join a free meal and a tour around the forest.
Read moreFood is always different, loads of fruits and veg, all the healthy stuff.
Stop by and enjoy the magic.
Pros: Delicious free food, amazing atmosphere
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liza-zatkina
Points +158
Free food! - Edit
Amazing vegan food!! and its all given as a gift,we didn’t have to pay anything. Everyone was so welcoming and happy to receive me:
Read morePros: Only vegan options, Free, Friendly people
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