A fairly short post for you here and I’ve decided not to rate as this is more just me sharing my love for Saravana Bhavan (plus I’m a little biased by my love of the Dosa). All over the world this vegetarian restaurant chain is well-known to one and all across the world. Actually, that is a lie, I didn’t know about it until I moved to London and a boy introduced me to it (thanks dude!) but then I realised that EVERYONE knew about it. Where have I been? Anyway, Saravana Bhavan has quick become a fave of mine to get me my dosa fix and I don’t think anywhere does a tastier, crispier dosa! Even my friend is San Francisco knows of the place and loves it! Recently, post a TV appearance, Rita Morar and I took a trip to the South Indian restaurant (they are dotted all over London but we frequented the Rayners Lane branch) and decided to indulge in some South Indian tasti-ness. Here are a few of my faves and a description of them:

Paneer 65 – coated paneer, fried and served with tomato sauce and onions

Cocktail Fried Idli – a smaller, fried version of the traditional Idli, served with a selection of sauces

Palak Paneer (more like Saag Paneer though) – paneer cooked a in a spinach sauce

Paper Roast/Plain Dosa – a traditional Dosa (Indian savoury pancake) with no filling but served with sauces and a bowl of dal

Noodles – Chinese style noodles – they speak for themselves

Garlic Naan

Falooda – the ultimate milkshake! Milk, ice-cream, basil seeds, sauce, jelly.. the perfect end to an indulgent meal

Every time I go there I want to go and visit south India and am left stuffed but wanting more. I’ve been to the East Ham branch too and both are lovely, although sometimes the food is spicier than others and there is always a queue. But the food is tasty, extremely reasonable, the chai is perfect and the service quick and always with a smile. What more could you ask for?

 

Visit the SB website – http://www.saravanabhavan.co.uk/

Priya Mulji