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    Saravanaa Bhavan

    3.3 (325 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Onion rava dosa
    Chloe C.

    I mostly go here for dosa only so can't comment on other menus but dosa is on point. Never too crowded during weekend lunch time and service is quick. Love their onion rava dosa!

    Sapna S.

    Food is always a hit or a miss at this place. Today the food was average or below average. The chili paneer and mango lassi were the only really good things I had today. The dosa was just a bit bland and the chutneys didn't taste as good as they have in the past. The waiters are waiting near you the whole time and don't give you space. There are definitely other better Indian restaurants you could spend your money at.

    My friend's massive Channa Batura!
    Jeannie K.

    New favorite spot for sure. This place is so much better than the Maharaja Bohg. Clean facility, great food, kind service. I absolutely loved the mini idli. You can ask for it separate or with the sauce, and the latter was the way to go. The coconut chutney with it was great as well. 5/5 I don't know that many dishes so I got the thali (special meal) and I'm glad I got it. Can't remember what all I had but I loved the sweet tapioca and all the curries. The yogurts were ok. I loved that my thali came with a huge fried puri and the other light flatbread thing. Both were yum. 5/5 My friends also enjoyed their meal :) Good stuff all around!

    Thuy P.

    We like this place food and service were good. Portion wise is not bad neither. Prices range is quite reasonable. It's completely vegetarian restaurant. They have a big paper dosa like 2 feet long.

    Vegetarian thali
    Rohit G.

    Came here for an early dinner on a rainy day. We were seated immediately and the place was pretty empty. ATMOSPHERE: Standard for a restaurant in this area. Spacious seating and a quiet interior. I appreciated how clean the restaurant felt. FOOD: Friend and I both ordered the vegetarian thali (platter). This basically has a variety of small dishes of dal, curries, vegetable mixes, yogurt, dessert, poori, and rice. This dish was not clearly written on their menu, so you have to ask for it. The food was good, and I'd say the dishes were 50:50 for ones that were flavorful and ones that were bland/meh. Luckily, since there are so many to choose from in the platter, you'll probably get at least one that you like. My favorite was their dal lentil soup. SERVICE: Could be better. While our order was taken quickly, we weren't checked-up on during our time there despite the restaurant being pretty much empty, and it was hard to get our waitress's attention for requests. PRICE/VALUE: For the thali, the value is great. You get a ton of food for ~$14, and a large variety of food too. Overall, this is a tried and true vegetarian Indian chain. If you want to try a decently authentic Indian thali/platter, this is a solid choice, but there are definitely better options in the area, food quality and service-wise.

    Sarvana Special Meal
    R Scott R.

    I thoroughly enjoyed a Thali dinner at this location. The food is always served fresh and quickly the staff is friendly and very attentive to your needs while dining in.

    Thali, Mango Lassi
    Rachel J.

    Attentive customer service. Clean. Great portions for the price! My Indian friend said that this was her favorite place to get Thali and Dosa, and so I had to give it a try. Heard this place is a huge international chain too. I can't speak on the authenticity, but I did enjoy trying Thali with the different sides in the fitted bowls! There was so much food that I was only able to finish half. My friend mentioned that the menu is usually extensive, but they'd shortened it since reopening. The menu was one sheet, double sided this time. I liked how we were able to see the kitchen from the outside. Most of the cooks were wearing masks... except for one. That was a little bit concerning, but I felt safe other than that. Would come again!!

    Dosa!
    Seema G.

    Came here for a late lunch with a very large party and they accommodated us with very short notice- which was very much appreciated. My favorites were gobi 65, gobi Manchurian, masala dosa and the channa Bhatura. The food came out really quick, hot and sooo delicious!! Everyone in our party really enjoyed the food and the excellent customer service that was provided. Their gulaab Ajman is also delicious! Can't wait to come back for more dosa. If you're looking for vegetarian cuisine that will have you wanting more.. this is the place!!

    Renko R.

    It is a very authentic Indian restaurant in houston, but it is VEGETARIAN. The flavors were spot on, and their portions were more than one person can finish! Definitely bring an extra person or two!

    A South Indian Thali meal. An array of curries and stir-fries that allow you to create your own mini meal in every bite.
    Suchitra V.

    Saravanaa Bhavan serves tasty vegetarian foods from South India that are healthy and wholesome. Go here with a good appetite so that you can enjoy every dish to its fullest. This restaurant is always bustling with activity and the service is quick. You can see the chefs in the kitchen making various kinds of bread. Every dish has a distinct flavor and the staff is friendly and accommodating.

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    Authentic south Indian food. Service is good also. They have an open kitchen through which you can see how the food is prepared

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    Very good vegetarian Indian spot. Very good food and service. I would recommend trying if you have not. I will be back.

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    Superb food specially the rava masala dosa. Excellent service and staff. Ambiance of the restaurant is very good and lively.

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    We very rarely go to the Hilcroft area, but after seeing so many rave reviews, we decided to give…read morethis place a try and had high expectations for the food. Unfortunately, our experience was quite the opposite. The first thing we noticed when we entered the restaurant was a strong, unpleasant smell. Since we had specifically gone there to try the food, we still decided to dine in. We ordered chai, Mysore masala dosa, chole bhature, and samosas. None of the dishes really stood out. The food was just average; not terrible, but definitely not worth making the drive for. The chai in particular had almost no flavor, and we couldn't even finish it. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, especially given the hype. There are many better options in the Katy/Richmond area where you can find great food in a much more pleasant dining environment. The smell inside the restaurant was also concerning, as it raises questions about hygiene and food safety standards. For context, we visited on a Saturday morning around 11:30 AM, so it wasn't late in the day or close to closing time. Based on this experience, I wouldn't prefer to visit again.

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    7.9/10 I recently tried Kumar's for some Indian food and…read morewas pleasantly surprised. I ordered through one of the delivery apps and scored a buy one get one free special, which made the value absolutely worth it. For the amount of food I received, the price was great. They even included bread on the side, which I appreciated and did not expect with the promo. What really stood out to me was how fast everything was. The food was ready within about seven minutes of me placing the order. That kind of efficiency is impressive. They were also very attentive and made sure everything was correct. As for the food itself, it tasted really good. The flavors were solid and satisfying. Is it the best Indian food I have ever had? No. But for the value, speed, and overall experience, it is definitely a place I would order from again. If you are looking for good Indian food at a great price point, especially when they are running specials, this spot is absolutely worth trying.

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    Did a DoorDash order on Monday in mid-March since we didn't feel like cooking. They had some deals…read moreso we got a couple BOGO items and we love Indian eats. Our order included potato samosas (BOGO), the chicken 65 (BOGO), goat curry, palak paneer, and garlic naan. Samosas and the chicken 65 were both delicious; dip both in that mint sauce with the samosas to kick up the flavor. Be careful as the chicken 65 (mini fried chicken bites) have spiciness to it with a good amount of chili powder and pepper kicked in. The goat curry was alright, don't know if I would order it again as the grease was overwhelming. I wasn't a fan of the palak paneer, found it too runny and it was leaking when it was delivered to us. Also the garlic naan was a bit hard in the middle; maybe it's due to the packaging? Wouldn't mind ordering here again but we'll definitely do some different items. Hopefully the samosas and chicken 65 are still on the BOGO status cause we'll definitely take those again.

    As a repeat visitor to the Biryani Factory, I highly recommend it for its delectable spices chicken…read morebiryani and accompanied with Raita (Yoghurt Sauce) Order mild on the dishes. Try spicy before couldn't handle it. My favorite appetizer is Gobi Manchurian is fried cauliflower with special sauce The service was impressive, the owner ensuring that we were thoroughly satisfied.

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    Entire order of chicken curry had 1 small piece of chicken and tasted stale

    Naga's South Indian Cuisine - Crab curry

    Naga's South Indian Cuisine

    4.1(50 reviews)
    4.4 miWestchase

    Lunch buffet experience on the weekday was great. They had a bunch of curries, meat and veggie…read moreoptions, and a lot of flavored rices. When we went here 90% of the customer base seemed south asian which is a great sign. They have dessert as well. There was a long line for food and limited space but I can't dock them for that. We were seated upstairs which was a little cumbersome due to having to carry plates up and down but it was fine. My SO who has a low spice tolerance definitely had a little bit of trouble with some dishes, but I definitely loved the spice. The weekend buffet apparently is more expensive but they said they have shrimp and fish options on the buffet line so we would like to try that too. Great experience here.

    I was excited to try this restaurant and selected it for my birthday celebration. Overall, I…read moreenjoyed the experience and would visit again. I do hope some areas will have improvements. Pros -There were a lot of vegetarian options that taste good. I actually thought the vegetarian choices tastes better than non-veg. My favorite veg dish was the mushroom masala fry, and my favorite non-veg was the Virudhu Nagar Chicken Pakora. -We got seated upstairs and although it's a lot of going up and downstairs to get food, I thought it was nice to be seated upstairs near the entrance so we got to see the whole restaurant. The buffet area looks impressive. I liked this portion of the restaurant but do feel that space is limited especially with large parties. -Staff were all very nice and helpful. -There was a dosa station. I didn't get to try because I was just so full! Cons -We went during lunchtime and although we didn't have to wait for a table, it was crowded at the buffet area when getting food, and at times people take a longer time getting food. -The non-veg was a bit disappointing as the taste was a bit bland, especially the curry types which should be bursting with flavors. -They offered a special fish dish but it has bones which I don't prefer. -They did not have my favorite puri when we were there! No Indian buffet restaurant should ever run out of puri or not offer! -There was mango ice cream and a variety of other desserts!

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    Buffet

    Naga's South Indian Cuisine
    Naga's South Indian Cuisine - Buffet

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