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USD 8 - USD 20
CUISINES
Indian, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 28 October 2023

I was here for brunch , and boy , did they do justice! Yes .food was warm , not hot , fresh & quite good in taste. The sambar, chutneys, idli and dosa, all were great. A special mention to 2 team members - Anna...& Gourav , who were so humble , when I complimented their service & patience . They both are an asset to the business and should be recognised & applauded . Thankyou for going above & beyond .More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

We were visiting from Mumbai and as South Indians selected Saravana expecting tolerable spice and heat. But OMG were we in for a shocker ! The heat level was fiery in all the dishes we ordered. We had ordered a mini dosa platter - Mysore...dosa had hot 🔥 chutney slathered. The tomato and coconut chutney on the side were horribly spicy. A business lunch we ordered had EVERYTHING spicy including the two rice dishes , the two curries/sabzis all with spice and heat level to burn your innards. Since we left everything on the business thali , we ordered idli which also had two very spicy chutneys. Fortunately the sambhar was mild. We ordered chaas hoping to cool down our palates and guess what ? That was fired up with green chillies as well. Their menu app is pathetic. No option for what kind of spice and heat levels you'd prefer. Should have had atleast 3 levels. Mild , medium and high. So if you love spicy teekha teekha food pls visit. Or else ASK them loud and clear to turn down the heat levels.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

Food was delicious. Staff were helpful and friendly. Went for my Fathers Day lunch and will definitely go back again. Some of the best India food I have had⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 June 2023

The food is too oily and no traces of actual receipts. We had one Paneer 65 and chole bathura both of them are terrible.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 28 May 2023

Food is tasty but it took 22 minutes to get my food on table after paying using their QR reader system. When asked you get a pretty standard (coached) answer “your food is on plates and it is on the way” I tried with two...servers at 10 min gap they gave exact same answer.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 16 May 2023

Food was excellent as was the variety of choices. Prices seem reasonable. Ordering is strictly by mobile phone menu and credit card so could be confronting for some customers like me. Great way to experience regional Indian food in a casual atmosphere.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 January 2023 via mobile

The staff were so kind. The food was delicious and filling. Wish I lived in Melbourne so I could come here more often.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 30 December 2022

After travelling half way around the world to get to Melbourne, all we wanted was some delicious vegetarian food to eat after the ghastly airplane food and then collapse in our hotel room and sleep. This spot was just a quick walk from our hotel...and we love Indian food - so it was perfect. Perfectly unexpected! The food was so, so good, it was as though we had journeyed to India, not Australia. What a wonderful first meal in Melbourne! Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 28 December 2022 via mobile

We ordered take away while at the restaurant, it took more than an hour for them to prepare and ready it. I suggest you only order on lazy days when nothing else to do.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 28 November 2022

Mid Covid. Difficult to find a good restaurant on a bleak Tuesday night. Then Shiva must have been looking out for me and my stumbles led me here... As I had not previously complied with some of the more arduous Covid rules I was only...allowed to get Take Away. Staff member (Rishalh/Rishabh?) was most apologetic and friendly about it. Then after a few minutes the Manager, Ramesh, comes over to me and offers me a seat in the restaurant to dine in, and was super friendly about it - how could I say no! Then had one of the best authentic Indian meals in my life (and I've eaten plenty, in India too). I can't recommend this place enough. Just check the 'heat' index of dishes when you're ordering so that they're not too hot for you. The room is ordinary, but if food quality is your main priority then it won't be a problem. When the bill comes you'll be pleasantly surprised at how cheap/reasonable it is too. I'll be back here each time I'm in Melbourne. Excellent food, service, and friendly vibe. Decor: 1/10 - Service: 10/10 - Food: 9/10 - Value: 9/10More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 22 October 2022 via mobile

Very poor service ,waited for one hour after ordering and paying,only one staff member,I will never visit this place,avoid

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 12 June 2022 via mobile

The paper roast masala with mango lassi...need I say more? Cheap, cheerful and filling- don't expect fancy decor, it's pretty average but the food makes up for it in spades. Also had some of the cauliflower balls and the cheese filled naan...Great place to get...your vegetarian hit.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 10 January 2022

For our family, its not easy to find a pure Indian vegetarian restaurant, loved it....would definitely love to visit. Both North Indian and South Indian dishes are awesome

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 5 January 2022

Went for dinner buffet. Food was awesome. But service was unbelievably horrible. The girl who served the food had a terrible attitude.

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 11 May 2021 via mobile

I ordered a Mini 14pcs Milagai podi idli takeaway and came home to see there was no idli. That’s like ordering a roast chicken without the chicken and receiving only the gravy sauce.

Date of visit: May 2021
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Saravanaa Bhavan is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4