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.


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29 Reviews

First Review by SiggiG

Sam.N

Points +34

Vegetarian
24 Sep 2024

Tried to scam us

They tried to scam us by charging €6.90 for a bottle of mineral water and serving us tap water in a mineral water bottle. When we told them they changed the water for the real one and it was clearly not the same kind of water!

The food tasted good though, maybe a bit overrated. Vegetables were old and dry. The service was not the best and our dishes didn't come in together, one got cold before the other one was served. Noisy room.

Pros: Ok food

Cons: Tap water served as mineral water , Don't serve everyone's dishes together , Noisy

sumu

Points +452

Vegan
27 Aug 2024

Tasty Indian food

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.

Updated 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

CapybaraLoaf

Points +296

Vegetarian
13 Aug 2024

Too spicy, avoid if you can't handle more than mild

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.

janiramunoz

Points +1633

Vegan
29 Jul 2024

Disappointing

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.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-29

kajabear

Points +883

Vegan
22 Jun 2024

Best Indian I have had in Berlin

Absolutely blown away be the dosa. Authentic and delicious beyond words. Must visit!

Icthyo

Points +2338

Vegan
25 May 2024

Tasty and crisp Dosas

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

Barb:)

Points +236

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

Good Indian food

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.

Avvy

Points +74

Vegan
26 Mar 2024

Soooo good

Lovely friendly staff. Great food.
Had the vegan tali.
Staff from kitchen sitting having their meal. Good sign.

Pros: All of my meal, Great portions , Friendly staff

Cons: No dislikes

oceanGem

Points +228

Vegan
20 Feb 2024

Authentic

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.

Cons: Can be very busy

ChantelleB

Points +381

Vegan
18 Feb 2024

Excellent cuisine

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.

Pros: Delicious food , Friendly staff , Lots of options

Cons: Unable to make a reservation on the weekends

VivaLAarte

Points +3770

Vegan
11 Nov 2023

Great Indian food

Super good Indian food and friendly and helpful waiters.

KarnaRusek

Points +470

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

Go for the dosas!

A huge menu but I think the dosas is the thing here! Really good! (But even the tali looked tasty!)

Cons: The menu is mostly vegetarian , not vegan

JonasAroundTheWorld

Points +967

Vegan
28 Jul 2023

Love it. Awesome Indian food.

Really recommend the Dosa. The restaurant itself is really nice . All vegan options are clearly labeled.

Pros: Food, Service

KarthickJeyaraman

Points +58

Vegetarian
28 Jun 2023

Worst

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
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 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

lettix

Points +1590

Vegan
18 Mar 2023

Amazing South Indian Food

Very authentic south indian food

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-18

Dandido

Points +7056

Vegan
23 Feb 2023

Tasty Dosa

Medium-sized South Indian restaurant right next to Potsdamer Platz. No outdoor seating.

It'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

FlorentBoutet

Points +343

Vegetarian
19 Feb 2023

Carte vg/végane

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.

Pros: Options véganes nombreuses, Les épices , Copieux

Cons: Carte trop fournie

KarthikRaji

Points +90

Vegan
16 Jan 2023

South Indian food

Enough vegan options, taste is good. #Veganuary

Pros: Enough vegan options, Authentic south Indian

Cons: Expensive, No vegan dessert or smoothie or drinks

chulaww

Points +316

Vegetarian
12 Sep 2022

Good service, good food

South Indian food that way you expect it.

Updated from previous review on 2022-09-11

maltman23

Points +4966

Vegan
09 Sep 2022

Really good Dosas!

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.

Pros: Great Dosas

joelroerick

Points +104

Vegan
16 Jul 2022

Original South Indian

Trusted quality, delicious place with many vegan options

PURITZ

Points +64

Non Veg
28 Jun 2022

Indian yummy

Loved the food and prices

Pros: Delicious , Huge portions, Great surrounding

Cons: Bit slow

V:Traveller

Points +4029

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

Very authentic

Food: 5/5
Vegan 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

aner1kind17

Points +1289

Vegetarian
06 Jun 2022

Delicious dosa

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!!

Zwähnia

Points +1127

Vegan
01 May 2022

Best Indian restaurant outside of India I have been to.

Very authentic Indian cuisine and atmosphere.
Large 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

AnnaFenton

Points +2412

Vegan
22 Apr 2022

Delicious

So many vegan options! Could eat almost everything

Pros: Lots of vegan options

AnoothKr

Points +48

Vegan
07 Nov 2021

Improved and Authentic

We ordered many dishes. The taste was top notch. The texture and the smell remind authenticity! Quick and warm food to the table.

Sraff 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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