Authentic South Indian vegetarian gem with highly-praised dosas & filter coffee; a must-try for Indian food lovers.
This South Indian vegetarian eatery is a popular spot for authentic flavors, particularly lauded for its dosas and filter coffee. It's often recommended as a go-to for those seeking vegetarian Indian cuisine in NYC. While many patrons appreciate the traditional taste, some reviews suggest it might be a bit pricey and not always live up to the hype compared to other highly-rated Indian restaurants.
This restaurant is highly regarded for its authentic South Indian vegetarian fare, with the dosa and filter coffee being frequently recommended. While many customers enjoy the flavors and find it a good option for vegetarian Indian food, some note that it can be on the pricier side and draw comparisons to other restaurants, with mixed opinions on whether it stands up to them.
"The Mysore masala dosa and filter coffee are frequently highlighted as must-try items, with the chai also receiving positive mentions."
Customers generally praise the authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine, with specific mentions of dosa and filter coffee. However, some find it more expensive compared to other options and a few believe it doesn't quite match the quality of other establishments like Semma.
Important Note
Some patrons find the prices to be on the higher side, and there are comparisons made to other, potentially superior, South Indian restaurants.
"This user agrees with the recommendation of Chote Miya and also suggests Saravanaa Bhavan as a decent option."
Positive"This is one of two main options for an Indian food crawl in the Curry Hill area. It is known for its dosa."
Positive"The original poster found Saravanaa Bhavan to have decent chole bhature. They are looking for the best chole bhature in NYC, preferably on the Upper West Side but open to other locations."
Neutral"Saravana Bhavan was mentioned as a restaurant."
Positive"This restaurant located on Lexington Avenue and 26th Street is mentioned as an option for dining."
Neutral"Saravanaa Bhavan is recommended as one of the places for a quick and satisfying meal."
Positive"Mentions a Saravanaa Bhavan on the Upper West Side as a close option for dosas, but had a bad experience with Dosa Delight."
Neutral"Finds Saravanaa Bhavan to be 'super mid' compared to Anjappar and Ganesha Temple."
Negative"Considers Saravanaa Bhavan to be better than Temple Canteen."
Positive"Lists Saravanaa Bhavan as a recommendation for South Indian food."
Neutral"Another user reiterated Saravanaa Bhavan as a recommended vegetarian restaurant for the poster's query."
Positive"This user likes Saravana Bhavan in NYC but notes that their father believes it's not as good as the ones in India."
Neutral"This user asserts that Saravana Bhavan in NYC is far inferior to Semma, specifically noting the quality of the sambhar served with dosa."
Negative"This user strongly disagrees with the claim that Saravana Bhavan in NYC is better than Semma, implying Semma is superior."
Negative"This user believes Saravana Bhavan offers better food than Semma at half the price, suggesting Semma's hype is unwarranted."
Positive"Supporting the previous recommendation, this user expresses their love for Saravana Bhavan."
Positive"This restaurant is noted as potentially the only establishment open for all three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) among Indian food places, highlighting the challenge of finding Indian breakfast options."
Neutral"The user suggested Saravanaa Bhavan as a highly recommended option for vegetarian Indian dining in NYC."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended as a dining option located within a 10-minute walk from Gramercy Park."
Neutral"This user believes that Sarvana Bhavan's dosa is not in the same league as Semma's, implying Semma's is significantly better, despite acknowledging a fondness for Sarvana Bhavan."
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