Saravanaa Bhavan – Indian
The air hums with the vibrant energy of a traditional South Indian canteen, where the comforting steam of fluffy, cloud-like idlies mingles with the rich, nutty aroma of golden ghee. Crispy medhu vadas offer a satisfying crunch before giving way to soft, savory centers, while bowls of spice-laden sambar and cooling curd provide a rhythmic balance of heat and refreshment. From the fiery kick of chili bajjis to the buttery indulgence of street-style pav bhaji, every plate serves as a colorful, soul-warming journey through authentic vegetarian flavors.
8604 North MacArthur Boulevard https://saravanaabhavan.us/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, halal, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, alkaline, aip, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its reasonable pricing and friendly staff, Saravanaa provides a reliable dining experience where guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the value found in the menu, noting that the
Menu
Appetizers
- Idly (2 Pieces) - $11.99: Steamed rice & lentil patties served with varieties of chutney, sambar & gun powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- 14 Pieces Mini Ghee Idlies - $11.99: Mini idlis immersed in sambar garnished with ghee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Rasa Mini Idli - $11.99: Mini idlies immersed in spicy rasam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Medhu Vada (2 Pieces) - $11.99: Crispy lentil doughnut served with sambar and chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Idly Vada - $12.99: Combination of one steamed rice & lentil patty & one lentil doughnut Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sambar Vada (2 Pieces) - $11.99: Crispy lentil doughnut immersed in sambar garnished with onions & cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rasa Vada (2 Pieces) - $11.99: Crispy lentil doughnut in spicy South Indian lentil soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curd Vada (2 Pieces) - $12.99: Crispy lentil doughnut in fresh yogurt garnished with grated carrot and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pav Bhaji - $14.49: Fresh garden vegetables cooked in tomato gravy with onions, garlic, ginger & served with indian style burger bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Bajji (2 Pieces) - $11.99: Chilli slices coated with chickpeas batter deep fried served with chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Bajji (2 Pieces) - $11.99: Sliced onion dipped in Bengal gram batter & deep-fried served with chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain Bajji (2 Pieces) - $12.99: Fried plantain slices coated chickpeas batter deep-fried served with chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Bonda (2 pieces) - $12.99: Crispy potato dumpling served with sambar & chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Bonda (2 Pieces) - $12.99: Lentil dumplings stuffed with mixed vegetables & potatoes deep fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Rasam - $10.99: A spicy lentil soup served with papad. A South Indian specialty Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Dosa Corner
- Plain Dosa - $14.49: Thin rice & lentil crepe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Masala Dosa - $15.49: Thin rice & lentil crepe filled with spiced mashed potatoes and onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Onion Dosa - $14.99: Thin rice & lentil crepe topped with onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Ghee Dosa - $15.49: Thin rice & lentil crepe sprinkled with ghee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Paper Dosa - $16.49: Thin lengthy rice & lentil crepe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Dosa - $15.49: Thin rice & lentil crepe filled with grated cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Paneer Dosa - $17.49: Thin rice crepe filled with spicy cottage cheese masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pav Bhaji Dosa - $15.49: Thin crepe made with rice & lentils filled with fresh garden vegetables cooked in tomato gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Vegetable Butter Masala - $17.49: Steamed vegetables cooked with rice butter gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Gobi - $17.49: Steamed cauliflower & potato cooked with onion paste & fine Indian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $17.49: Cottage cheese cooked with a paste of spinach seasoned with Indian herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Channa Masala - $17.49: Channa cooked with onion paste & fine Indian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Corner
- Bagalabath - $14.49: Rice mixed with yogurt, cashews, grapes & mustard seeds served with pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bisibelabath - $15.49: Rice cooked with lentils & mixed served with papad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ghee Pongal - $15.49: Steamed raw rice and lentil with scrapped coconut, cashews & South Indian spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Briyani - $16.49: Basmathi rice cooked with mixed vegetables & spices served with raitha (Weekends only) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Papad (3 Piece) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chappathi (1 Piece) - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Poori (1 Piece) - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Parotta (1 Piece) - $6.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhatura (1 Piece) - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Madras Filter Coffee - $5: Dark roasted beans imported from India Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Masala Tea - $5: Brewed with cardamom, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and clove Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mango Lassi - $6: Fresh Kesar mango pulp
- Rose Milk - $6: Rose syrup and milk
- Butter Milk (Chaas) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soda - $2.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Saravanaa Bhavan
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include idly, mini ghee idlies, medhu vada, pav bhaji, chili bajji, and various vegetable bondas.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Saravanaa Bhavan specializes in authentic Indian cuisine, specifically traditional South Indian dishes like idlies, dosas, vadas, and sambar.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Saravanaa Bhavan has an average rating of 3.0/5, providing a reliable dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Saravanaa Bhavan is a moderately priced ($$) Indian restaurant noted by customers for its reasonable pricing and menu value.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers appreciate the restaurant's reasonable pricing, friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and the overall value found across the menu.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Saravanaa Bhavan by visiting their official website at https://saravanaabhavan.us/ for more information and inquiries.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Approximately 60% of the menu accommodates these diets, featuring vegan and gluten-free options like Plain Dosa, Channa Masala, and Idly.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Reviewers celebrate the restaurant for its reasonable pricing and reliable value, though it maintains a moderate ($$) price level.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for a reliable, budget-friendly meal in a welcoming South Indian canteen atmosphere featuring traditional dishes like idlies and vadas.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information for Saravanaa Bhavan does not include specific hours of operation for the restaurant.
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