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Veda - Modern Indian Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

4.3 (1017)
$30 and under
Indian
1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegan-friendly
*If you require more seats, please visit our website to make a reservation.

An OpenTable Diner's Choice Award 2023 recipient. Veda is an Indian Restaurant in the heart of Philadelphia, serving Indian cuisine with a modern outlook. Our focus is on delighting our guests with the perfect balance of culture and flavor in our food, combined with our warm hospitality. Visit Veda for decadent Indian cuisine combining all aspects of fine dining. We are currently offering Indoor Dining as well as delivery and takeout via Toast Takeout. We also utilize Caviar, DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, etc. We also host private parties and large buy-outs! Please call the restaurant directly for all inquiries.

Note-
*Bottles of wine/champagne brought from outside will incur a corkage fee of $25 per bottle and a cake-cutting fee of $20.
*We don't seat any bookings until the complete party arrives.
*We don't accept contactless payments.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, International, Pakistani
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 519-2001
  • Website
    http://www.vedaphilly.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vipul Bhasin
  • Catering
    Veda provides delivery to the Philadelphia region and all deliveries in Center City are free! We provide everything from drop-off catering to full service throughout the duration of your event. Interested in placing your order or learning more about our catering menu? Email our Catering and Events Manager at khemraj.rambharose@vedaphilly.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer semi-private events in our raised stage space with a swooping privacy curtain for those intimate dinners of 10-12 guests. We also host large parties for companies and families looking for the next spot for their corporate celebration, or even wedding reception! Interested in learning more email directly to khemraj.rambharose@vedaphilly.com
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    Located on Chestnut Street between 19th and 20th Street.
  • Parking details
    There is a parking lot available next to the restaurant, however it is privately owned and operated and we do not offer parking validation. There is also metered parking on Chestnut Street.
  • Public transit
    If you are traveling by public transit we are easily accessible at the 19th Street Trolley station (Trolley Lines 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) or just blocks from the City Hall station (Broad Street Line, Market Frankford Line).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • CCD Sips Summer Series

    Jun 6, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
    June 4, 2025 – August 27, 2025 Wednesdays | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Join us for refreshing sips, shareable bites, and unbeatable city vibes every week. Sips Menu : VEDA CHILLY RITA $7 Chili Infused Hornitos Plata Tequila, Lime, Agave, Chili Rim GOOSE ISLAND BEER $5 IPA, ABV 5.9%, Chicago NEBBIOLO RED WINE $6 The Barolo & Barbaresco Great Wine CANTINE POVERO FAVORITA WHITE WINE $6 Langhe, ItaIy, 2018 - 100% Favorita ALOO TIKKI CHAAT (V, GF) $5 Crispy curried potato patties on curried chickpeas, topped with onion, tomato, tamarind chutney, and cilantro
    CCD Sips Summer Series Photo

  • Happy Hour at Veda (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) Mon to Sun

    Multiple dates available
    Happy Hour Menu : Draft Beer $5 White Wine & Red Wine $7 Old Fashioned Gabbar (Bourbon) $9 Maharaja Tonic (Gin) $8 Spicy Margarita (Tequila) $8 Cosmopolitan (Vodka) $8 Lemondrops (Vodka) $8 Stateside Vodka $8 House Gin $8 Happy Hour Bites: Chili Cauli Dry (V) $6 Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy and spicy Indo-Chinese sauce, packed with bold flavors Samosa Chaat $5 Crumbled samosas topped with chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, and spices Tandoori Paneer (GF) $6 Spiced, yogurt-marinated paneer grilled in a tandoor Goat Cheese Naan $5 Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Goat Cheese and Herbs Calcutta Pork Ribs (GF) $7 Hearty Baby-Back Ribs marinated in a Mango Chili glaze and garnished with Lime & Cilantro Goan Crab Cake $6 House-made Crab Cake flash-fried and served with Tomato Panch-Phoran (Five Spice) chutney Chili Chicken Dry $7 Juicy chicken stir-fried with spicy chili sauce, bell peppers, and onions for a bold, flavorful dish Amritsari Fish Pakora (GF) $6 Crisp-fried, spice-battered fish fillets served with mint and tamarind chutneys, a classic Amritsari delight
    Happy Hour at Veda (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) Mon to Sun Photo

  • Let's Do Lunch (11:30 AM to 2:30 PM) Tue to Thurs

    Jun 24, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
    Let’s Do Lunch, Center City Runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 24 through August 14, 2025. Price - Two for $30 (Extra charge for additional person) Choose from family-style appetizers or dessert and individual entrees Appetizers (Comes with a side of Mix Green Salad) Vegetable Soup (V, GF) Kale Chaat Fish Pakora (GF) Grilled Tandoori Chicken (GF) Entrees (Comes with a side of Rice and Garlic Naan) Paneer Lababdar (GF) Dal Makhani (GF) Chana Masala (V, GF) *Navratan Korma (GF) Butter Chicken (GF) Desserts Kheer (GF) Gulab Jamun Masala Chai (House made) *This dish contains Nuts/Cashew Nuts/Sesame, (V: Vegan & GF: Gluten Free)
    Let's Do Lunch (11:30 AM to 2:30 PM) Tue to Thurs Photo

Menu

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro's menu was last updated on 6/24/2025.

Tuesday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 03:00 PM | $30.00 for Two

Appetizers

Comes with a side of Mix Green Salad

  • Vegetable Soup (V, GF)

    A nutritious soup made with fresh vegetables puree, simmered to bring out natural flavor

    • Kale Chaat

      Crispy batter kale with chutney, yogurt . A sweet tangy crunch

      • Fish Pakora (GF)

        Battered fish fillets fried crisp with bold spices for a classic Amritsari street food experience served with Mint & Tamarind Chutney

        • Grilled Tandoori Chicken (GF)

          Bone in chicken marinade in yogurt and special blend of spices then grilled in a Tandoor

          Entrees

          Comes with a side of Rice and Garlic Naan

          • Paneer Lababdar (GF)

            Paneer (Cottage Cheese) cubes in a rich caramelized onion, tomato, and ginger sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro

            • Dal Makhani (GF)

              A decadent & rich Lentil delicacy seasoned with Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, and Cream

              • Chana Masala (V, GF)

                Curried chickpeas in a tomato-onion gravy, spiced with carom, cumin, pomegranate, and green mango

                • *Navratan Korma (GF)

                  Mixed Vegetables, Nuts, Spiced Sauce

                  • Butter Chicken (GF)

                    Boneless chicken in a creamy, buttery tomato-cashew gravy with caramelized ginger, honey, and fenugreek green

                    Desserts

                    • Kheer (GF)

                      A traditional & royal Indian Rice Pudding flavored with Cardamom

                      • Gulab Jamun

                        A classic Indian sweet made with Khoya, Rose-flavored syrup, Cardamom powder

                        • Masala Chai (House made)

                          Last updated: June 24, 2025

                          What 1,017 people are saying

                          Veda - Modern Indian Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                          Overall ratings and reviews

                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                          4.3
                          4.3 based on recent ratings
                          • 4.3Food
                          • 4.4Service
                          • 4.3Ambience
                          • 4.3Value

                          Noise • Moderate

                          Loved For

                          • Philadelphia County

                            Healthy

                          • Philadelphia

                            Healthy

                          Review summary

                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                          Veda - Modern Indian Bistro offers a "great place for Indian cuisine" with an inviting ambiance. Diners rave about the "wonderful food and cocktails," highlighting dishes like Goan Shrimp Curry and Chicken Murmuri Rolls. Service is often praised as "excellent," particularly noting server Edwin's "client-centered approach." However, noise levels can be high.
                          1,017 Reviews

                          1. Julie VIP

                            Philadelphia County5 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 1 day ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Delicious food and friendly wait staff. One person in our group has celiac and the kitchen has practices that are very accommodating. We’ll be coming back!

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                          2. Steven

                            New York City18 reviews

                            4.0

                            Dined on June 23, 2025

                            1. Overall 4
                            2. Food 4
                            3. Service 4
                            4. Ambience 5
                            I met a friend for the lunch buffet. Server provided two types of naan and masala tea. He was kind enough to make it iced, since we had a heat wave that day. Inside was cool and comfortable. There were many choices of vegetarian and chicken/ fish dishes. We were not rushed and the food was freshly prepared and flavorful.

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                          3. Bhash

                            New York City9 reviews

                            2.0

                            Dined on May 11, 2025

                            1. Overall 2
                            2. Food 2
                            3. Service 2
                            4. Ambience 3
                            The food was not good at all. Meats were over cooked. The mutton was so tough. We went for a food tasting and tried a lot of dishes as we were considering Veda for an upcoming event. We left disappointed. Also the women’s restroom was dirty. One stall had a broken seat and the broken piece was just left on the floor.

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                          4. Pritam

                            London3 reviews

                            3.0

                            Dined on May 6, 2025

                            1. Overall 3
                            2. Food 3
                            3. Service 2
                            4. Ambience 4
                            Food is overpriced for the taste and quality and the service is slow for a large group wheee 21% gratuity is guaranteed. Maybe that’s the problem. Entitled 21% gratuity.
                            Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on May 12, 2025
                            Dear Pritam, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, particularly regarding the pace of service and value. We understand how important attentive service is, especially for larger groups, and your comments will be shared with our team for improvement. We appreciate your candor and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

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                          5. Miriam VIP

                            Philadelphia County28 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on May 6, 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 4
                            4. Ambience 5
                            We’ve been going there for years. I wasn’t happy about the food last time. There must be a new chef because it was again worth going to. BUT previously the always allowed us to order happy hour while sitting at a table. (Disabled and can’t sit on bar stools). They said the policy it to not allow it now. We’re neighbors. It’s a shame.

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                          6. Jeanne

                            Philadelphia County3 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on April 25, 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            Food and staff were fantastic. The place filled quickly at 6pm and the noise level was pretty high but the food was so delicious and the staff, excellent
                            Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on April 29, 2025
                            Dear Jeanne, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found the staff to be fantastic. We appreciate you noting the lively atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon!

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                          7. patricia

                            Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on April 18, 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive. Wonderful food and cocktails. Had a great time with some out of town family members. Looking forward to booking a table at Veda again!
                            Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on April 21, 2025
                            Dear Patricia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great time with your family. It means a lot to know you’re looking forward to visiting us again - we can't wait to welcome you back!

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                          8. Peter

                            Philadelphia County11 reviews

                            4.0

                            Dined on April 5, 2025

                            1. Overall 4
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 3
                            Vada's food is excellent. we were nine people ranging from 10 to 82. We shared multiple dishes. Everyone of them was very good to excellent. We had a great deal of fun and the service was excellent. My major complaint is it's a very noisy place – – probably because the other large groups like ours and the acoustics don't dam in things down the good news is there wasn't any loud music as far as I could tell. If you like Indian food, this is a great place to go.
                            Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on April 10, 2025
                            Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re thrilled to hear that everyone in your party enjoyed the food and had a fun time. It’s wonderful to know our service stood out as well. We do appreciate your note about the noise level, and we’ll certainly take that feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance the dining experience for all our guests. We’re grateful for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                          9. Jennifer

                            San Antonio2 reviews

                            3.0

                            Dined on March 30, 2025

                            1. Overall 3
                            2. Food 3
                            3. Service 2
                            4. Ambience 4
                            The restaurant was very nice and food was go of. I was disappointed in the waitress. Although, she did her job, it was very obvious she didn’t want to be there. Won’t be coming back. I do spend money and get excited to try what we thought was going to be a great place, to be disappointed by a waitress with a bad attitude. I’ll pass. Will be spending our money in another restaurant that wants to make their customers feel welcome.
                            Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on April 10, 2025
                            Dear Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While we're glad you enjoyed the ambiance and found value in your meal, we're truly sorry to hear that the service did not reflect the warm and welcoming environment we strive to create. Your feedback about the interaction with your server is deeply concerning, and we will be addressing this with our team to ensure every guest feels appreciated and cared for. We understand your disappointment and sincerely apologize for letting you down. We’d appreciate the chance to make things right.

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                          10. OpenTable Diner

                            Greater Boston1 review

                            4.0

                            Dined on March 22, 2025

                            1. Overall 4
                            2. Food 4
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Great place for Indian cuisine. Great server. Thank you Edwin for a great customer service even though you were not on your A+ game. You took the time to break down the menu & provide a client centered approach of service delivery that is rarely seen in restaurent industry. Veda is very luck to have you in their team. Thank you again!!
                            Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 24, 2025
                            Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience at Veda and truly appreciate your kind words about Edwin’s service. It’s heartening to know he provided such a genuine and guest-centered experience. We’re proud to have him on our team and grateful for guests like you who recognize the effort. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                          FAQs

                          Veda - Modern Indian Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 519-2001.

                          Veda - Modern Indian Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 1017 OpenTable diners.

                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                          2 people
                          7:30 PM
                          Booked 6 times today
                          Experiences are available.
                          Google Map for Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

                          1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

                          Additional information

                          • Cross street
                            Located on Chestnut Street between 19th and 20th Street.
                          • Neighborhood
                            Center City
                          • Hours of operation
                            Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                          • Price
                            $30 and under
                          • Cuisines
                            Indian, International, Pakistani
                          • Dining style
                            Fine Dining
                          • Dress code
                            Business Casual
                          • Parking details
                            There is a parking lot available next to the restaurant, however it is privately owned and operated and we do not offer parking validation. There is also metered parking on Chestnut Street.
                          • Public transit
                            If you are traveling by public transit we are easily accessible at the 19th Street Trolley station (Trolley Lines 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) or just blocks from the City Hall station (Broad Street Line, Market Frankford Line).
                          • Payment options
                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                          • Executive chef
                            Vipul Bhasin
                          • Additional
                            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                          • Delivery & takeout
                            Order direct
                          • Website
                            http://www.vedaphilly.com/
                          • Phone number
                            (267) 519-2001
                          • Catering
                            Veda provides delivery to the Philadelphia region and all deliveries in Center City are free! We provide everything from drop-off catering to full service throughout the duration of your event. Interested in placing your order or learning more about our catering menu? Email our Catering and Events Manager at khemraj.rambharose@vedaphilly.com
                          • Private party facilities
                            We offer semi-private events in our raised stage space with a swooping privacy curtain for those intimate dinners of 10-12 guests. We also host large parties for companies and families looking for the next spot for their corporate celebration, or even wedding reception! Interested in learning more email directly to khemraj.rambharose@vedaphilly.com
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