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Saravanaa Bhavan Southall

Restaurant | Southall | England | United Kingdom

Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine

The "Saravanaa Bhavan Southall" in Southall, England, is a renowned restaurant belonging to the globally known Indian chain Saravanaa Bhavan - a brand that is considered the largest chain of vegetarian South Indian restaurants. Since its establishment in 1981 in Chennai, India, by P. Rajagopal, the company has expanded to over 100 locations in 28 countries, with the Southall branch being one of several in London. The restaurant is located in a neighborhood known for its strong South Asian community, attracting both locals and visitors seeking authentic South Indian cuisine in a lively atmosphere. It is a place that combines tradition and quality, focusing on preserving the taste of India even far from home.

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The atmosphere at Saravanaa Bhavan Southall is vibrant and inviting, with a modern design that still exudes the warmth of a family-run business. The space is spacious and features multiple areas that can accommodate larger groups, making it ideal for family celebrations or social gatherings. The decor is functional yet friendly, and the bustling activity - especially on weekends - reflects the restaurant's popularity. It is wheelchair accessible and features amenities such as accessible toilets and baby changing facilities, enhancing comfort for all guests. Its proximity to a train station also makes it easily accessible, solidifying its reputation as a convenient stop for travelers or commuters.

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Culinary-wise, Saravanaa Bhavan Southall is known for authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. A highlight is the "Masala Dosa", a crispy, fermented rice pancake roll filled with spicy potatoes and served with a selection of chutneys and sambar - a dish that captures the essence of South India. The "Medu Vada" are also a favorite: these fried lentil donuts are served with coconut chutney, offering a perfect blend of crispiness and flavor. For those who prefer something spicy, the "Chilli Paneer" offers a delicious fusion, with breaded cottage cheese cooked with green chilies and Chinese spices. The dishes are designed to both delight the palate and evoke a sense of home, especially for Indian expats.

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The drinks menu complements the food with traditional Indian options. The "Filter Coffee" is a must-try - a strong, aromatic coffee served in a typical steel cup that reflects South Indian coffee culture. Equally popular is the "Mango Lassi", a creamy yogurt drink with a sweet mango flavor that pairs perfectly with the spicy dishes. The restaurant also offers a variety of desserts and snacks to round off the culinary experience, and is known for its generous portions that promote communal dining.

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The service at Saravanaa Bhavan Southall is often described as friendly and efficient, with staff making an effort to warmly welcome guests. On busy days, things can get a bit hectic, adding to the authentic atmosphere of a popular eatery. The restaurant also offers takeaway and delivery options, making it flexible for those on the go or looking to enjoy the food at home. It is a place appreciated not only for its dishes, but also for its consistency - many guests return regularly to experience the reliable quality and taste.

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97 South Rd
UB1 1SQ Southall

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Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 23:00
Monday10:00 - 23:00
Tuesday10:00 - 23:00
Wednesday10:00 - 23:00
Thursday10:00 - 23:00
Friday10:00 - 23:00
Saturday10:00 - 23:00

Reviews

6424 Reviews

Pragya dumzan Tamang
09.03.2025

Great food! Special thanks to one of the staff named Annapurna who recommended us delicious food from the menu and made our day special. Great hospitality! Would visit again!
Harpreet Chawla
09.03.2025

Very good staff. I was served by Manpreet, she was sweet, helpful and attentive. She is an asset to your restaurant.
kriti sharma
09.03.2025

I placed n order online called restaurant and asked to make its spicy which was already mentioned in receipt receptionist was soo rude and said v cant make it it is what it is In 5 mints how the food is ready she refused to alter Plz train your staff to b humble on reception
Satinder Singh Arora
08.03.2025

Mansi attended us very warmly and stayed around us keeping us updated on our order status. overall very good and amazing experience
Suganthini Mahendran
25.09.2019

Quality was a bit compromised. Authentic south Indian food at reasonable price. Great hospitality and speed in service. Ample parking available Manager Chithambaram Satkunarajah and his team deserve credit as it was a very busy evening and they were coping with the demand.
Chandrasekhar Kanakala
08.03.2025

My family had a bad experience at Saravana Bhavan in Southall. We ordered three South Indian thalis and a vegetable biryani. The staff took a long time to serve our food, which is understandable in busy restaurants, but we noticed that other customers were being served much faster. When our food finally arrived, we requested two extra plates of rice in the middle of our meal. The staff initially said they would bring it, but after waiting for more than 10 minutes with no response, we had to ask multiple times. Eventually, one server told us that rice was not available and asked us to wait another 10 minutes. However, we saw them serving rice to other customers who had just arrived. After a long wait, they finally brought only one plate of rice, without any curry or sambar. We had to finish our meal with just curd and left disappointed. Ironically, when we asked for the bill, it arrived within seconds. Overall, the service was very disappointing, and we felt ignored compared to other customers.
k 57602
08.03.2025

This is a great Indian restaurant to eat in! The food is outstanding at low prices. I'd recommend this place to anyone. The service is also quite good and the atmosphere is nice. There is plenty of seating as well. Depending on the dish you get, you can have refills for the chutney and the sauces. The food came very quickly, which was great. Overall a great vegetarian cuisine.
Gogilesh R
08.03.2025

Good service and professional staffs perfectly handling the customer flow at peak hours
vinil gogula
08.03.2025

Super fast service
Mable Almeida
07.03.2025

Good customer service by Maria
Dan Vaz
06.03.2025

Food service was really quick and the staff were quite friendly and welcoming. Special mention to Annapoorna and Nithin!
PRABHLEEN KOHLI
06.03.2025

The food is always great here - but today Nithin made it even better, welcoming us with a warm smile and excellent service!
Mariam Hussain
06.03.2025

The food tastes really good and Nithin and Gracie served us really well
Raj M
06.03.2025

Really great service by Annapurna, food amazing as always.
anand Chabbria
06.03.2025

Especially Annapurna, Vanya and Nithi was extremely courteous, patient and polite when taking our order also gave us some good suggestions on what was a good and tasty 😋 the service was prompt and food was delicious 😋
Anya Burney
06.03.2025

The food and service was excellent and specially our server annapurna was a lovely host, would recommend coming
Naveena Pradeesh
06.03.2025

Amazing food and great service by nithin
Uthman Razaq
06.03.2025

Gracy and Nithin gave good customer service today. Also had amazing food.
R D Lubana
05.03.2025

Food and customer service both are impressed us 😊
Sriram K.S
05.03.2025

Good filling dinner, Manashi was courteous throughout the service.
Lavisha Lavisha
05.03.2025

Manshi provide a great service to us really helpful I'm very satisfied with her 💕😘💕🙏🥺
Ashrith Agastyaraju
05.03.2025

Rose milk was exquisite Chili paneer was elite Pista milkshake didn't have pista
Aditya Kumar
05.03.2025

Manshi’s service was super friendly- thank you for the lovely experience :)
Gemma Sahagún
05.03.2025

The food was really good. The waiter Manpreet solved all our doubts with the menu in a nice and patience way
sunil kumar kunisetti
30.08.2019

Thanks to Grace & Maria for today's best experience. Best South Indian Vegetarian anyone can get in U.K. Amazing service from a brilliant team of people, Had a fantastic meal yesterday with my wife. Started visiting this place for our baby shower back in 2012 and since then we couldn't resist. Our little ones favourite place to eat out too! Way to go Sarvana Bhavan!
Gursimran
04.03.2025

The ambiance was great the food was good too. The staff was nice too. Our server mansi was very kind and helpful. Must visit this place!
Bhola Gaur
04.03.2025

Quickly food service. Really enjoyed
priya shukla
04.03.2025

Best place to try south Indian cuisines. I was craving for dosa and vada and i couldn’t find any place where i can get that perfect south indian style dosa with there iconic chutney but got the same one in here. Amazing experience

 

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