04/01/09

PLEASE DON'T GO HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by frequentdiner12

This was THE worst dining experience of my life!! Put aside the fact that I was ignored by my waiter, the busboy and a man who seemed like the manager when I asked for a plate (I literally had to go to the kitchen and get it myself, seriously?), the creepy crawlies I saw in the establishment, and the mediocre food served in this place, I will never ever ever return. I was warned about this place, and even heard a few people making complaints as I was being seated and I still ate there-boy, am I sorry!! Please heed my warning and stay away-with the variety of restaurants in the area it would be a shame to give even a dime to this place-please spare yourself and your wallet and go elsewhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Pros: the area-plenty of OTHER restaurants to choose from
• Cons: everything

03/10/09

Satisfaction

by RomeoFoxtrot

I came here for dinner on a cold night recently and had one of the most overall satisfying meals I've had in a while. After about twenty minutes of pouring over the menu, I settled on the mini tiffen, a meal with assortment of sample on it including a small version of one of the potato filled dosas, the rava kichidi (one of the rice dishes), and a few other chutneys, as well as daal. I had a small Taj Mahal beer, which in addition to the onion raita, helped to temper some of the heat from one of the spicier condiments. All the main dishes are served on these great divided metal plates. Alll in all I found the meal to be very balanced in terms of flavors and textures. The cold Taj Mahal really went perfectly as well. Yum!

• Pros: Great Food, Cold Beer
• Cons: Bright! Odd signage inside.

10/21/08

Great food

by snej

My favorite South Indian in the city. Authentic and delicious. Yes, service can be a bit uneven, but everyone is always pleasant, and the food and the prices more than compensate. I agree with the reviewer who suggested going to Tabla or Devi if you want very polished service. If food is your thing, this place is it.

• Pros: food and value
• Cons: as others have mentioned, the crowds

06/16/08

best indian food and great service

by jason0987654

they have the best indian food in nyc ,any time when u go this people are packed always there is a long wait for this restuarant but it makes lot of sense we had been seated because there food is great and the service is fantastic even though they are packed the waiters are freindly and sweet ,they are really fast ,you all have to try there south indian thali and there dry fruit rava dosa .

• Pros: great service and best food

02/27/08

great food for great prices

by siroliveoil

i love this place. amazing vegetarian indian food. so much taste. i found this place on citysearch when i was looking for breakfast.

cant wait to come again.

• Pros: indian vegetarian delicious food
• Cons: none

02/19/08

Authentic, tasty and inexpensive

by Raogiorgi

I've been to Saravanaas several times and have found the food to be authentic and delish. Definitely worth a shot and appeals to both desis and non-desis alike. The service is business-like and not the most hospitable; but you get what you pay for. You can eat an enormous amount for $20. It can get super-crowded and noisy. Best to go early (say 6 or 6.30pm for dinner and 11/11.30 for brunch or lunch).

• Pros: Price, location, authenticity
• Cons: Lackadaisical service, noisy

02/18/08

Love the food!

by pearlypg

I have had breakfast and lunch here, and dinner pick-up, and this is by far my favorite South Indian restaurant. The food is authentic and tasty. The service is not bad either - but then I have never been here on weekends. I highly recommend this place for the food. The ambience is not bad either - there is usually a long wait during lunch especially in the summer, but the trick is to get there at the right time when there are fewer people. I have never had a bad experience here, and love the food. The only negative part is the Indian tea - it is not perfect, and tends to be very strong.

• Pros: Food

12/18/07

Aunthenic South Indian Food Breakfast

by rachelbff

I came to Saravanaas the other day for breakfast and it was by far the best Indian food that I have ever tasted. All of my senses were touched, and delighted. I had the breakfast platter. It had a taste of each flavor on it. So incredible delicious. The waitstaff was very accomodating and nice. The owner was full of smiles, and welcoming. The place is big, and roomy. The smell is intoxicatingly delicious. The meals are really big, and leave you completely full and happy. This is a vegetarian restaurant, and the cooks are authentic south indians.

You must try this place if you are coming to visit, or here to stay. Try the breakfast. Youll want it every day after!

• Pros: breakfast, service, taste, ambience, location, all of the taste
• Cons: nothing!

10/25/07

It's all about the food...

by clembeauchamp

Granted, the service and decor here leaves a lot to be desired but the staff is sweet enough and the food is good enough to make it bearable. Great, reasonably-priced food, plus we had several things we haven't encountered on other NYC Indian menus. I particularly liked the kaima idli. Be prepared for a wait but you'll be happy you stuck it out in the end.

• Pros: great food, great prices
• Cons: slow service, lackluster decor

04/09/07

Good authentic food

by venesha

We went here yesterday for sunday lunch, we had to wait outside in the flurries for 20 minutes, but we did, and I have to say that it was worth the wait. The food was very delicious and the filter coffee reminded me of my hometown, we will go again to satisfy my south indian craving. The food is awesome and the prices are very reasonnble, the service aint that nice, and the ambience is ok also, but then its all about food here for us. We will go here whenever we want south indian in Manhattan. Recommended for south indian food.

Excellent job.

• Pros: GREAT REAL SOUTH FOOD
• Cons: hmmnn... small tables, ok service