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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 11:00-22:30.
28 Reviews
First Review by SiggiG
sumu
Points +452
Tasty Indian food - Edit
So good Indian food and many vegan options although most of them you have to say them to make vegan. Some of the foods are also very spicy and not marked on the menu so ask your waiter how spice the foods are. The staff is so friendly. They help you find the vegan options, tell you about the spice levels and even recommend you what to eat.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-27
Pros: Amazing food, Very friendly staff , Affordable
Cons: Spice levels are not marked on the menu, Outdoor seating is next to a big junction , Popular so you may have to wait for a table
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CapybaraLoaf
Points +296
Too spicy, avoid if you can't handle more than mild - Edit
Nice food, but too spicy for us, even if we asked before ordering how spicy the dishes were ("a little bit" was the answer). Part of the staff was friendly, others... not so much.
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janiramunoz
Points +1633
Disappointing - Edit
Our waitress was quite rude and my food was ok, but nothing special. They served more side dish (rice) than Aloo Fry Curry, and the aloo itself was quite dull. One of my friends asked for an uthappam and it was quite burned on the top and the other friend recieved a dosa she didn't asked for. I've been in many different indian restaurants and this one was a bit disappointing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-29
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kajabear
Points +648
Best Indian I have had in Berlin - Edit
Absolutely blown away be the dosa. Authentic and delicious beyond words. Must visit!
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Icthyo
Points +2310
Tasty and crisp Dosas - Edit
Go for the Dosas. We had the Masala Dosa which comes with a nice spicy potato filling. They all come with chutneys and lentil soup
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Barb:)
Points +236
Good Indian food - Edit
The food is really good and authentic, the dosa is very tasty and crispy and the sambar and the chutneys that come with it have a great flavor. However, the idli had a sourish taste that I didn't like that much. The waiters are very friendly and the food is served quickly.
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Avvy
Points +58
Soooo good - Edit
Lovely friendly staff. Great food.
Read moreHad the vegan tali.
Staff from kitchen sitting having their meal. Good sign.
Pros: All of my meal, Great portions , Friendly staff
Cons: No dislikes
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oceanGem
Points +228
Authentic - Edit
I've had a lot of dishes there over time; my favourites are Gobi 69, alu gobi, dal makhani, and masala dosa, of course. It's just like back in India! A pleasant exploration was their filter coffee.
Read moreCons: Can be very busy
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ChantelleB
Points +365
Excellent cuisine - Edit
10/10 for vegan options. Everything is vegetarian but most things can be made vegan. We love vegan garlic naan and they made this for us specially.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Friendly staff , Lots of options
Cons: Unable to make a reservation on the weekends
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VivaLAarte
Points +3558
Great Indian food - Edit
Super good Indian food and friendly and helpful waiters.
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KarnaRusek
Points +452
Go for the dosas! - Edit
A huge menu but I think the dosas is the thing here! Really good! (But even the tali looked tasty!)
Read moreCons: The menu is mostly vegetarian , not vegan
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JonasAroundTheWorld
Points +730
Love it. Awesome Indian food. - Edit
Really recommend the Dosa. The restaurant itself is really nice . All vegan options are clearly labeled.
Read morePros: Food, Service
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KarthickJeyaraman
Points +58
Worst - Edit
https://nltimes.nl/2023/06/21/indian-restaurant-chain-accused-labor-exploitation-three-restaurants-raided-nl See the recent news. Torchuring workers from india to bring all branches and make work like slaves no break, 20 hrs. Your eating the food of - Edit
Read morehttps://nltimes.nl/2023/06/21/indian-restaurant-chain-accused-labor-exploitation-three-restaurants-raided-nl
See the recent news.
Torchuring workers from india to bring all branches and make work like slaves no break, 20 hrs.
Your eating the food of employees blood.dont go to restaurant.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/body-of-saravana-bhavan-employee-brought-back-from-dubai/article4023506.ece.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/police-re-open-old-case-against-saravana-owner/articleshow/3730159.cms
https://www.sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/article267700322.html
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-21
Pros: Labor explotiation, Big mafia, Unhygenic
Cons: Unhygenic, Big mafia, Labor explotiation
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lettix
Points +1475
Amazing South Indian Food - Edit
Very authentic south indian food
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-18
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Dandido
Points +6727
Tasty Dosa - Edit
Medium-sized South Indian restaurant right next to Potsdamer Platz. No outdoor seating.
Read moreIt's definitely not as fancy as Amrit. The vibe is a bit more McDonalds-like, but not THAT bad. The menu is MASSIVE. A bit too massive to be honest - I nearly got choice-paralysis. Also, there was a cheese-dish that was labeled as vegan. Hmm... honest mistake I guess. Still bad. Most importantly, the service was good and my dosa tasted great.
I'd be happy to go back here again.
UPDATE: I went here again with an Indian friend for dinner on a Thursday and to my big surprise there was actually a short line to get in. Food was served really fast and tasted well. The first glass of tap water was free, the next one cost 1€.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-27
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FlorentBoutet
Points +320
Carte vg/végane - Edit
Carte extrêmement fournie, peut être même trop on ne sait que choisir dans toutes ces pages. Mais tout était délicieux avec de nombreuses options véganes.
Read morePros: Options véganes nombreuses, Les épices , Copieux
Cons: Carte trop fournie
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KarthikRaji
Points +90
South Indian food - Edit
Enough vegan options, taste is good. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Enough vegan options, Authentic south Indian
Cons: Expensive, No vegan dessert or smoothie or drinks
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chulaww
Points +316
Good service, good food - Edit
South Indian food that way you expect it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-11
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maltman23
Points +4409
Really good Dosas! - Edit
I love Dosas! And outside of India, I've found few that I love. The one I had at Saravanaa Bhavan in Berlin was one I loved. My friends loved their meals as well. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is right next to a Berlin Wall memorial at Potsdamer Platz, and it's interesting to watch people checking out the outdoor exhibits there.
Read morePros: Great Dosas
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joelroerick
Points +104
Original South Indian - Edit
Trusted quality, delicious place with many vegan options
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PURITZ
Points +60
Indian yummy - Edit
Loved the food and prices
Read morePros: Delicious , Huge portions, Great surrounding
Cons: Bit slow
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V:Traveller
Points +3973
Very authentic - Edit
Food: 5/5
Read moreVegan options (variety): 5/5
Vegan labelling: 5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Portion size: 5/5
Atmosphere: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Location: 4/5
Reservation recommended: maybe
Would I visit again? Yes
Visited: 6/2022
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aner1kind17
Points +1289
Delicious dosa - Edit
I’m Indian. Trust my word. These dosas are amazing. A little on the high end, but what isn’t high anymore? Fabulous. Chutneys are the best. Go here!!
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Zwähnia
Points +1003
Best Indian restaurant outside of India I have been to. - Edit
Very authentic Indian cuisine and atmosphere.
Read moreLarge menu, if you have not been to India before and/or have no idea about Indian cuisine the menu might be overwhelming.
Many items are vegan or can be ordered in a vegan version.
We had a north Indian thali (the plaak was amazing), Rasam (tasted like those we had in India) and a mushroom Rogan Josh (out of the great food by far the best)
The taste was very authentic.
Please be aware that also the service is authentic😉(for example we did not receive our two dishes at the same time and service might seem a bit chaotic for "German standard")
Portions are very decent/large.
Pros: Amazing taste, Good prices, Good portion size
Cons: Service is quite chaotic
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AnnaFenton
Points +2295
Delicious - Edit
So many vegan options! Could eat almost everything
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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AnoothKr
Points +48
Improved and Authentic - Edit
We ordered many dishes. The taste was top notch. The texture and the smell remind authenticity! Quick and warm food to the table.
Read moreSraff service was okay but room for more improvement. Missing dishes and misheard order numbers are confusing.
The website didn't not load and reaching the restaurant via phone is difficult.
Updated from previous review on 2021-11-07
Pros: Variet of vegan and vegetarian options , Spacious
Cons: Expensive , Service should be improved, Longer waiting time to get a table
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Vanessa43
Points +2844
Love South Indian food! - Edit
It's a chain, and I have already been to their Paris restaurant. But now I also made it to their Berlin location! Most important point: Saravana Bhavan is South Indian, as opposed to the majority of Indian restaurants in Germany which are North Indian. The type of food is different, but I like it a lot! It has a lot of flavour - and some spice. Can definitely recommend their dosas! Items that were vegan or could be made vegan (V vs VO) were marked in the menu. (By the way, they claim to be the best Indian vegetarian chain of restaurants - and maybe they are.)
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Flavourful food
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