Heard so many great reviews and finally got to try it. The variety of dosas ( crepes) is definitely impressive! The food was not too salty the day we visited. The coffee while better than other coffee shops is pricier for the quantity. If you are near the area and would like to try South Indian Tamil cuisine , this is great. I don't think I would travel miles to come back here. The service was ' here's your food'. I don't think one would go back for the service. But the restrooms were amazingly clean!!
Vegan Restaurant
Saravanaa Bhavan
· $$$$ · stamford · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Heard so many great reviews and finally got to try it. The variety of dosas ( crepes) is definitely impressive! The food was not too salty the day we visited. The coffee while better than other coffee shops is pricier for the quantity. If you are near the area and would like to try South Indian Tamil cuisine , this is great. I don't think I would travel miles to come back here. The service was ' here's your food'. I don't think one would go back for the service. But the restrooms were amazingly clean!!
Saravanaa Bhavan is the kind of place people go to when they’re craving real South Indian comfort food. The menu is packed with classics like dosas, idlis, vadas, and thalis that feel familiar and satisfying rather than fancy or modernized. The dosas come out crisp and generously sized, and the sambar and chutneys bring the kind of flavors that make the meal feel comforting and complete. The dining room is simple and often busy, which adds to the feeling that this is a place focused more on food than atmosphere. Service can sometimes feel a bit rushed and a few dishes lean slightly oily, but that’s also part of the traditional style. Overall, Saravanaa Bhavan is one of those reliable spots where the food consistently delivers exactly what you’re hoping for when you want classic South Indian comfort dishes.
Saravanaa Bhavan is the kind of place people go to when they’re craving real South Indian comfort food. The menu is packed with classics like dosas, idlis, vadas, and thalis that feel familiar and satisfying rather than fancy or modernized. The dosas come out crisp and generously sized, and the sambar and chutneys bring the kind of flavors that make the meal feel comforting and complete. The dining room is simple and often busy, which adds to the feeling that this is a place focused more on food than atmosphere. Service can sometimes feel a bit rushed and a few dishes lean slightly oily, but that’s also part of the traditional style. Overall, Saravanaa Bhavan is one of those reliable spots where the food consistently delivers exactly what you’re hoping for when you want classic South Indian comfort dishes.
Amazing food. I relished the idli and paper dosa with the sambar and coconut chutney. Onion chutney was not the same like you get in Tamilnadu. But, that's ok. Their rava kesari was amazing. I also loved the coffee. Friendly staff.