The short answer
Shiv Shakti Restaurant, Taste of India: what visitors should know first
A friendly, inexpensive-ish choice for Indian vegetarian-style food in Benoa. Directories call it a pure vegetarian restaurant, but one note reports meat being served in late 2024, so treat it as vegetarian-leaning and ask staff directly before you order.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Shiv Shakti Restaurant, Taste of India facts at a glance
- Location
- Jalan Pratama 85B, Benoa
- Dining style
- Casual sit-down, takeaway available
- Price signal
- Mid-range
- Signature order
- Try: the black chai and aloo palak
- Good for
- Vegetarian-style Indian meals
Why it matters
Why Shiv Shakti Restaurant, Taste of India is worth your time
Jalan Pratama is where much of the area's Indian food has settled, because the staff and families who serve the resort enclave live nearby. Shiv Shakti is a modest, local-feeling option compared with resort restaurants, and its popularity with reviewers shows how important it is to Indian visitors who want home-style meals.
It is not tagged as pure vegetarian here because directories conflict, which is why a quick conversation with staff matters.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Local Indian food
A relaxed spot for lunch, dinner or takeaway on Jalan Pratama.
- 02
Black chai
Reviewers single out the black chai, though ask about milk if you avoid dairy.
- 03
Vegan on request
Some dishes can reportedly be made without butter if you ask clearly.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ride out to Jalan Pratama in Benoa and look for number 85B. Ask the server at once whether the kitchen is vegetarian today, because directories disagree on its status. Spinach describes a relaxed vegetarian Indian restaurant with lunch, dinner and takeaway, a black chai that reviewers praise, free Wi-Fi and friendly service.
Vegan options are limited and not clearly marked. Aloo palak and vegetable Hyderabadi biryani are reported to be possible without butter on request, so say 'vegan' explicitly and explain what you mean, because staff may not recognise the term.
Dinner is easiest around 7 pm. Pair it with a walk or a ride to the Tanjung Benoa seafront.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask whether the kitchen is vegetarian today
- Carry cash in case cards fail
- Explain 'vegan' clearly if needed
- Arrange a return ride
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Pratama 85B, Benoa
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Seated dining at ground level or by lift with level access to tables in most cases, but confirm steps and parking with the restaurant when booking, and ask for a table away from loud music.
- Tickets and access
- Hours have been listed as about 11 am to 11 pm daily. The restaurant is reported to accept cards and mobile payments, but some sources say cash only; carry cash to be safe.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Shiv Shakti Restaurant, Taste of India
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Seated dining at ground level or by lift with level access to tables in most cases, but confirm steps and parking with the restaurant when booking, and ask for a table away from loud music.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Shiv Shakti pure vegetarian?
Directories describe it as vegetarian, but one note reports meat in late 2024. Confirm with staff.
Does it have vegan options?
Limited, and not clearly marked. Explain what you need.
Where is it?
On Jalan Pratama, number 85B, in Benoa.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
