Authentic South Indian vegetarian fare, famous for dosas & filter coffee. A go-to for traditional flavors.
This vegetarian South Indian eatery is a beloved spot for authentic flavors, particularly known for its extensive dosa selection and aromatic filter coffee. While many praise its traditional offerings and find it a reliable choice for a satisfying meal, some compare it unfavorably to other highly-rated South Indian restaurants in the city.
This restaurant is a popular choice for vegetarian South Indian cuisine, with dosas and filter coffee being frequently highlighted and recommended. While many patrons enjoy the traditional flavors, a recurring theme in feedback is the comparison to other establishments, with some suggesting it falls short of the city's best South Indian offerings.
"The restaurant is consistently recommended for its wide variety of dosas, filter coffee, and chai. It's also mentioned as a solid option for traditional South Indian vegetarian dishes and even vada pav."
Customers generally recommend this restaurant for its authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine, especially its dosas and filter coffee, though some find it less impressive compared to other top-tier options.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that while good, the Manhattan location may not be as exceptional as other branches or highly-rated competitors, and the pricing for certain items like Mysore masala dosa and coffee has been noted as expensive.
"This commenter expressed a strong desire for dosas."
Neutral"The user mentioned enjoying cheddar masala dosa from Saravanaa Bhavan in Kips Bay, expressing a love for South Indian food."
Positive"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."
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