Bodhi Greens Cafe: Where food is medicine
Serving nutritious, plant-based meals in Dharamkot, Dharamshala for the last 8 years, Bodhi Greens is where flavor meets purpose. Curated by Nutritionist & Chef Varun—our menu celebrates fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and mindful living.
Nourishment, Rooted in Evidence
Founded in 2017 in Dharamshala, Bodhi Greens was built on a belief that everyday food should support long-term health.
Guided by whole food plant-based principles, our menu focuses on minimally processed ingredients, balanced nutrition, and flavors that satisfy without relying on excess oils, sugars, or animal products. What began as a café has grown into a space for conscious eating and deeper conversations around nourishment.
Our Story
The founder- Chef Varun, is a culinary artist. His passion for cooking was born in Dharamshala’s vibrant kitchens and deepened through professional training at Sayuri Healing Food Academy in Bali. Inspired by his personal journey of healing through a whole food plant-based lifestyle, our Chef set out to share the joy and nourishment of conscious eating with the world.
Artisanal
From the beginning, Bodhi Greens has been about more than food. Every dish is prepared from scratch using premium, locally-sourced ingredients. Varun’s father, Mr Tirath Ram Sharma, is a dedicated Tofu maker, and also makes Granola and all the nut butters at the central kitchen in Kangra. The factory is also a stock room for all our organic products including beans, black rice, millets, seeds and nuts and various other ingredients
Gourmet
Even our sauces, gravies, cheeses, and breads are all homemade using 100% whole food ingredients, reflecting our commitment to quality and sustainability. Over the years, we’ve grown into a thriving community—a place where people from all walks of life come together to enjoy flavorful meals that honor the earth and its living beings.
Our signature recipes
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Green Goddess Smoothie
Our bestseller smoothie with fresh mango, Indian gooseberry
powder, pineapple, mint, flaxseeds, dates, ginger, lime and
organic mixed greens. -
Pumpkin Rosemary Soup
A soul-warming soup made with locally sourced yellow pumpkin,
seasoned with fresh rosemary and a touch of coconut milk. Served
with a slice of homemade millet bread. -
Dynamite Sushi
Cheesy tofu sticks, shiitake mushrooms and crunchy veg with
homemade mayonnaise, topped with red pepper sashimi -
Buckwheat Pancakes
A set of two gluten-free banana pancakes with buckwheat and
rolled oats, topped with bananas, date syrup, goji berries and
homemade peanut butter. -
Sabich
A gluten-free chickpea flatbread filled with seasoned tofu,
eggplant, crunchy veg served with a side salad, homemade
lemon tahini and Bodhi's homemade ketchup -
Hot Soba bowl
A hearty soup bowl of soba (כוסמת) noodles in a simple umami
broth, shiitake mushrooms, tofu and seasonal vegetables