• Saravana Bhavan - Upper West Side

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  • White Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out

Part of international chain of South Indian vegetarian cuisine restaurants. Serves dosas, idlis, and more. Uses dairy, so let the staff know if you are vegan and do not want yogurt, ghee, or cream, etc. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:30pm-10:00pm.


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11 Reviews

First Review by 770veg

dhall22

Points +339

Vegan
22 Dec 2023

Good food, good value, mediocre service, some vegan confusion

This is an all veg South Indian place that can make many but definitely not all dishes vegan. Apparently none of their breads (Naan, poori, paratha, etc.) can be made vegan. Yet after we said we were vegan and so didn't want it, they still brought it to us. In general there seemed to be maybe a bit of a language barrier, but also the staff were just very unclear and did not seem very interested in accommodating us (they also gave my partner incorrect information about which dishes had cilantro). That said, the food itself was quite good, especially the dosas and medhu vada. And the value per dollar was very good for Manhattan. But the dining experience could certainly be improved.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-22

Pros: Very good dosas and other south Indian food, Good prices/value for Manhattan

Cons: Unhelpful, unclear staff, Not clear/honest about which dishes can be vegan

BlackCatMom

Points +92

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

International vegetarian restaurant

Delicious Indian food at all of their locations. Vegetarian restaurant with vegan, gluten free, & soy free options.

kale_queen

Points +444

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Great!

Loved it. Fast service, lots of vegan options. Would definitely go back. Have to specify to make things vegan.

jennyc32

Points +3277

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Quick and convenient

When I visited, I couldn't see any vegan labelling in the menu, but I have since been told there are green Vs indicating vegan options but they are a bit difficult to see. So make sure to angle your menu/squint until you see it!

We ordered dosas, based on other reviewers and on the assumption that they are usually vegan. We were expecting that the onion in the potato and onion filling would be fried, but it was raw, which was a bit disappointing. It was quick and cheap, which is what I wanted, but I wouldn't hurry back.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-18

Poundie

Points +13129

Vegan
01 Jul 2022

Many vegan options

This branch is part of a huge worldwide all-vegetarian Indian chain. I am not a huge Indian food fan, but the food at Savarin is a safe bet, and I have enjoyed eating at this branch. They have *lots* of vegan items, all clearly marked with a green “V” in the menu.

Daniyells

Points +365

Vegan
21 Mar 2022

Chana Bhatura

Massive portions, just look at the bread omg

Pros: Massive portions

cwl666

Points +1359

Vegan
13 Aug 2021

Great food but limited vegan options

5 stars now that the menu is updated with clearly labeled vegan options :)

Food is very solid and filling. Good value. Friendly and quick service.

Updated from previous review on 2020-12-04

Pros: Excellent food

Cons: Limited vegan options

lolaisrooted

Points +16

Vegan
12 Nov 2019

Bomb!

Great food and service

baruchadam

Points +398

Vegetarian
12 Oct 2019

A Solid Chain Indian Spot

Clean, large portions and generally tasty.

Pros: Kosher, Quick service , Friendly

SamanthaVictoria

Points +769

Vegan
01 Jul 2019

Not vegan friendly

Before going vegan I loved coming to this restaurant for vegetarian Indian food. After making the switch to vegan I hesitated to return, and with good reason. When asking the waiters what I could eat that was cooked without ghee, they appeared to be guessing and pointed to a few options and did not make me feel confident that they would let the kitchen know of my request. I ordered the masala dosa and an appetizer they suggested and felt incredibly sick the following day, as I used to feel before going vegan. I know that there was something I ate that contained ghee it was cooked in it. I would not eat here again and can not recommend it to vegans.

770veg

Points +3331

Vegan
10 Apr 2017

Great Indian Fare

I've been to this place a handful of times and always cant wait to return. The options are endless, love the vegan Idli, the dosas, the breads. Mmmhmm good.

Pros: Flavorful, Rich

Cons: Crowded around dinner time




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