Saravanaa Bhavan
South Indian Restaurant$$$$
Rose Hill, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and Serious Eats
"Get the Rasa Vada before some dosas here... pure flavor explosion!"(67 Tips)
"The mini tiffin is the best way to hack south Indian food here."(12 Tips)
"Great Masala Dosas and Mango Lassi was good."(23 Tips)
"Mango lassi yay! Must have chole bhature on weekends and weeknights!"(7 Tips)
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Zlata ZubenkoAugust 26, 2017Delicious dosas and medhu vada (lentil donut with chutney). Watch out tho, vadas have whole black peppers in the dough, making them extra spicy 🌶
Beril EsenSeptember 18, 2017This is the sort of spot that south Indians would approve of; it's the place where I get my dosa fix. Chutneys are flavorful & idly vada with sambar remind you of Kerala. Also is vegetarian friendly!
You will NEVER find a bar in a South Indian dosa joint in India, but NYC has one to offer you. The dosas are great if you're Indian and missing home. Just don't convert the prices back to rupees :)
Courtney KleinMay 8, 2017I love eating, so the worst thing about this place was how full it kept me for how long. The paneer dosa was amazing and all the condiments were delicious. Great lassi & chai, too.
Richa BhardwajJanuary 25, 2015The onion masala dosa was awesome as were the chutneys.Craving south Indian food...this is the place to go...food tastes as good as the one at Connaught place New Delhi.Only downside was the washroom
Adam SachsDecember 17, 2011Start with the madhu vada, crispy and delicious. The mysore masala dosa is as close to authentic as I've found in NYC. Take a look around, the clientele says it all. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Aron SchindlerMay 17, 2015Like in India! Get the spicy onion rava masala dosa! And some idli to start off. Judge by the crowd that this place is authentic!!
✨Pun Bandhu ✨September 2, 2012Loved Onion Rava Masala Dosa, batter is thicker and crispier than others. Waiter recommended it for us since was hard to differentiate btw dosas on menu (they all have same ingredients!). So good.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantFebruary 12, 2015FABULOUS!! Nice space, good service and great food - dosa masala is the best!!! Will be back and also order thru seamless.
Avin NarasimhanMay 18, 2013Idli vada is excellent. Dosas, obviously great. Some of the best sambar I've had in a long time. Next time will go for dinner and take advantage of the bar, which is rare for a South Indian joint
Delicious vegetarian South Indian food. Well known chain world wide, order the rava dosa, rassam and uttapam. Quick service and reasonable prices.
MarcJuly 10, 2014TT 10 Cheap Eats: "...serves enormous, gloriously crisp dosas (Indian crepes) w/spicy mashed potato filling. On side, refreshing cilantro-chile chutney, coconut chutney & bowl of sambar (lentil soup)"
Maria IlievaJuly 25, 2016Inexpensive, friendly service and assortment of South Indian specialties such as Rasam. There is also all-vegetarian menu.
Brian HoeftApril 7, 2012My favorite south Indian restaurant in NYC. Most everyone says that about this place, and you can taste why that is. The menu is more extensive and the quality stands out. Rava dosa is my #1 entrée.
Chandani JainJuly 27, 2011Love the paneer dosa: spicy n interesting! Also rava khichdi is yum, and of course the idli medu vada rasam dosa! Mango lassi yay! Must have chole bhature on weekends and weeknights!
Village VoiceFebruary 1, 2013Flavorful, filling, greasy, hot, spicy and yes, still vegetarian! Drown in the Hot Idli and Sambar and don’t hesitate to ask for extra ghee!
Mark CrozerJune 2, 2017My favourite place to eat in Manhattan and probably the best Indian food I've eaten anywhere.
AmateurConciergeSeptember 10, 2016Fantastic South Indian from the worldwide chain. Rawa dosa with lots of onions and chilliest ftw
- Carole GeronimoMarch 13, 2011Excellent Indian Vegetarian restaurant; immense menu; idly and hot potatoes; great dosas; butter vegetable masala; watch out for the chili garlic naan, it's gunpowder truly
- Julie GavellJune 2, 2013Great Masala Dosas and Mango Lassi was good. Byrani was tasty too. Can't wait to go back and try other Dosas.
Divya MulanjurNovember 27, 2014Was craving authentic Chennai food for so long. The vada and masala dosa made my day!
A SJuly 11, 2015I come here every time I visit NYC. Great food, but it is expensive. Some 9 bucks for an idli and vada..- The mini tiffin gives you the perfect amount of everything.. chase out with an extra strong filter coffee and you're in heaven..
Micah RichSeptember 9, 2016Literally any of their Dosas, the sweet Lassi, and all of the desserts. 😍
EchoDAApril 2, 2012this place is the king of all South Indian cuisine, surely a must place to eat if you are interested in a wide variety of South Indian cooking
Maria D'eliaMay 16, 2010even if you are not vegetarian go here! This place has really tasty dishes.Try the dosa or the paratah bread with any chutney.I have been there several times and the food has always been great
Best filter coffee in US ! Absolute must. Will keep u awake for at least 2 days :-)
JeannieSeptember 16, 2011If you're not sure what to get, you can't go wrong with the Thali lunch special. Its a little bit of everything and soooo good :)
Aniruddha MandkeMay 17, 2015Simple. Authentic south Indian food. Pretty good place. Prepare for some waiting time.
Tim PaansDecember 31, 2012You haven't lived until you've eaten these mashed potatoes with your hands
Masala Dosa is great. Family friendly with high chairs and diaper changing table
Priyanka Vijay PariharAugust 3, 2013The Best Best Best South Indian i ever had ...their Bisi-Bele rice...no comparison ... :-P
ShahJuly 14, 2017Prepare to wait (not the best service), but the food is great, the chappathi was a good time.
Priya IyerFebruary 18, 2016Authentic South Indian food - extremely tasty! Nothing special about the service or decor but worth going for the food.
Minns MokkiFebruary 10, 2014Few of the staff members are rude but the food makes up for it! Stick with Idlis & Dosa's & madras coffee.
HolidayJanuary 12, 2015Full selection not available for lunch menu. South Indian tasty vegetarian fare.
Jatin MascarenhasOctober 13, 2010Their service has deteriorated in the past few years & sometimes there is quite a big line (remember to write your name in the book outside...else wait is even longer) but da food is still really good
Jenny GregoryFebruary 9, 2014One of the 10 best vegetarian restaurants in New York according to Village Voice
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"I went with a bunch of friends. Food was really Awsome. I tried kofta e dilbar. With butter naan Which was perfect. Loved the place"
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