History
Jyoti-Bihanga has a rich and interesting history. Our building was built in 1928 to be used as a bank. The bank never opened and in its place, many businesses opened and closed their doors over the years. In the 80s, Adams Ave. looked very different than it does in present day. There was an abundance of vacant buildings and walls lined with graffiti. At that time, Mahiyan, Jyoti-Bihanga's founder, was a student of Sri Chinmoy, an Indian spiritual guru. Together, they searched for the perfect location where they could build this restaurant. Their dream was to create a safe place that promoted the ideals of love and peace. They chose this Adams Ave. location in part because of the building's beautiful vaulted ceilings and large windows. Soon after JB opened, the neighborhood conditions vastly improved. We believe our intention of peace and love rippled throughout Normal Heights, helping to stabilize the neighborhood. We've proudly served San Diego for almost 30 years!
Specialties
Jyoti-Bihanga specializes in creating delicious, wholesome vegetarian cuisine with a focus on international delights. We cater to vegan, raw, and gluten-free needs (try our raw, vegan and gluten-free cake!) We strive to offer a place that embodies higher consciousness in food - peaceful and nourishing. You can think of Jyoti-Bihanga (or JB as others affectionately call us) as your home-away-from-home. We believe in the connectedness of all human beings; that we are all