Saravanaa Bhavan in Scarborough
Woodside Square Mall - McCowan Entrance, 1571 Sandhurst Cir Unit 153, Scarborough, ON M1V 1V2, Canada
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We at Saravanaa Bhavan follow the perfect formula for success. Delicious food prepared under extremely hygienic conditions, served in a clean environment with a lot of passion and the reasonable pricing is the perfect answer to our gourmet, budget conscious customer. A menu of over 350 dishes in 10 categories, prepared to exacting standards and serving 100,000 customers across all the outlets, is a testimony to the impeccable quality and taste that our Saravanaa Bhavan is famous for. Today, our group has its presence across 31 outlets in South India, 2 in the North and 12 countries with 46 outlets across the globe and 3 countries with 3 outlets to be opened. We have come a long way creating a niche among the Hotelier & Caterer segment.
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Really felt like eating from south India. Just love the food at Saravana bhavan. Weekends have only buffet between 10-4pm costing around 22 cad per person.
I loved food since I like south indian food a lot. However, they seemed picky for plates like they didn't provide plates when we were seating there. Nevertheless, food and environment is so much good. Worthy to visit.
The food always hits the spot! The dosas were so crispy and yummy, and the kothu parotta was delicious. Our server- Ruby, was very friendly and quick with the service. She made sure all our needs were met! I definitely recommend this spot if you wanna try authentic South Indian food, or you miss home :)
Since a long time we were craving to have good dosa and sambar. Yesterday we finally made a firm plan and decided to go to Sarvanaa Bhawan. There are quite a few options in Toronto and Scarborough but we went ahead with SB as we have been to their restaurants in India and the Middle East felt it to be a safe option. What we ordered - As per our plan, we ordered their dosa and medhu vada. Both dishes were absolutely delightful—served fresh, crispy, and full of authentic flavors. The dosa had the perfect texture, and the medhu vada was light, fluffy, and paired perfectly with the accompanying chutneys and sambar. On recommendation from the staff we ordered Chettinadu Kara Masala Dosa, if you love extra spicy then got for it. We also ordered Mysore Masala Dosa which was great. Other dosa that we tried, but you can give a pass, is Cheese masala dosa. Service and ambience - The restaurant’s environment was warm and welcoming, creating a comfortable space to enjoy the meal. The service was excellent—the staff was attentive, polite, and ensured every aspect of our dining experience was pleasant. However, the filter coffee could have been better. While it wasn’t bad, it didn’t quite meet the high expectations set by the rest of the meal. Overall, I highly recommend Sarvanaa Bhawan for anyone craving delicious South Indian cuisine. It’s a perfect spot for casual dining and family outings.
The ambience and service were great!! We loved the paper ghee dosa, Masala dosa and Rava Dosa. Puri could have been better. Their red and white coconut chutney tasted excellent. But the tomato thokku was just a normal side dish. It could have been improvised in a different manner. Sambar Vada tasted fantastic. Curd Vada was little hard and not soaked enough.
We had a great experience at Saravanaa Bhavan and we had veggie dosa and special masala chai ,mix vege dosa with cheese , were exceptional with filter coffee. Service was amazing and ambience was great to stay for a while having your meal. Five star for this restaurant and keep it up!
First time here with my friend who is a regular. The food dishes he suggested were tasty and very filling. Ruby, our server was friendly and provided great timely service. Food and drinks were yummy and I would definitely return next time to try other dishes.
I keep coming to the place quite often. This time I had tried the combos for the first time. The Chinese combo was one of the best. I came especially for medu vada it was a total disappointment and I had to wait for about 45 minutes for the order to get delivered and then I received the wrong one. The food quality and taste got changed. I hope next time I get better stuff to eat.
Anugraha and sudeep did a great job
Had authentic and tasty breakfast after a very long time!! Service was great.
Dosas are awesome, and the service is super fast. But their sambhar always lets me down.
One of the best places to have Dosa in Toronto. Anugraha was excellent in getting us all the item quickly. Vegetarian options: this is a all vegetarian restaurant
Great service by server Ruby. She was very professional and friendly. Everything on spot and perfect. Excellent experience
Amazing food and great hospitality from Ruby.
Had buffet meals and it was good with dosa,poori and vada offered as well
Was served by anu who was very kind! Thank you for the lovely experience.
Staff is really nice( anughra served us)
The food and service was excellent. Our server ruby was amazing and very attentive.
The servers weren t attentive at all. Running around with hardly any dinners in the restaurant. We waited over 25 minutes.
We loved the food and the service offered by them is awesome especially Ruby she was so sweet and humble .
Exceptional service.
One of the finest restaurants to have authentic south Indian food. From Masala dosa to the fresh Vada s, everything is delicious. The customer service is also excellent. Very proactive and vigilant. I was assisted by Vishaka, she was excellent in her service. Definitely anyone who loves South Indian food must go and give a try at Sarvana Bhavan.
Food was good as always and Simran was fabulous & helpful !
The food was great and the service also. Thank you Simran.
Ruby was really amazing! Great at customer service by Simran!
Food and ambience were a complete 10/10. On top of that the hospitality was good and everything was explained to us very nicely by Simran. 10/10 recommended
The service provided by Simran is amazing, she is a very polite individual and very patient while taking our order. Food was average.
Great customer service by simran
Simran was an amazing host. Thank you for the experience here.
Always good food but this time we had a really nice staff serving us. Hats off to Simran, she was happy and very helpful in taking orders. Thank her for the service.
Excellent service by simran. Vegetarian options: Lots of options and variety of dosas. Food : 5/5 |
If they could be any better, theyd be unbeatable. The service is fantastic, and the food is just as amazing.
Simran s service was fantastic and excellent. She took care of us so well!
Good food and service, our server priyanka was very courteous overall loved the experience
Service from Priyanka was really good
Anu was a great server. She also helped us with the menu recommendations. We had mini dosa and Thali that was delicious. Great place for vege food.
The dosa was perfectly crisp, golden, and had a rich aroma of ghee that made it irresistible. The flavor was spot on, and it paired wonderfully with the chutneys and sambhar provided. The service was prompt and attentive. They were courteous and quick to respond to requests, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Saravana Bhavan offering authentic South Indian flavors with efficient service.
service is excellent. Food is excellent Dietary restrictions: Vegan Food : 5/5 |
We were so happy with service of ms. Simran . Great hospitality
Good food and atmosphere. The friendly staff and ambience make more attractive. Thanks to Rubisha for her friendly customer service. I ve visited this place before and she was the one who served us that day too. Overall PERFECT . We will visit those place again . Parking: Near to woodside cinemas. Usually busy area but still lot of parking available in the compound.
Shivam was really good with Service. He was very hospitable.
Always the best food. I also tried their buffet and it was awesome. Service was too good.
They run buffet on weekends and Menu is for take out. Buffet has mostly south Indian dishes. You get limited but enough time to eat. Service is great.
The hospitality and service were quite pleasing. Ashwin and deepika had served us and they were very hospitable.
I recently tried their weekend buffet, and it was absolutely worth the price at $22 plus tax per person. The spread was impressive, showcasing a wide variety of authentic South Indian dishes. The buffet featured four types of dosas, puri, vada, uthappam, and mini idlis, all served with sambar, coconut chutneys, potato masala, and paneer butter masala. For the main course, there were three varieties of rice, paired with an assortment of flavorful Tamil Nadu-style curries, poriyal, pickles, raita, and crispy papad. For dessert, there is payasam, kesari. The service provided by Anugraha and Sudheesh was excellent they were attentive, friendly, and ensured we had a great dining experience. Overall, this buffet is a must-try for South Indian (Tamil Nadu) cuisine lovers, offering great value for money!
Ruby and Simran were amazing hostesses. The food is always great and the service is perfect! Highly recommend this place.
Good customer service and tasty food
Chili Paneer fry was amazing. Must tryy
Nice experience good authentic south indian food. Quick and good service by server Ruby.p Food
Ruby is super friendly and helpful. Food is amazing. Loved the corriander dosa & kayima idly.
Ruby, our waitress was excellent and took care of us while we were eating. Vegetarian options: Excellent Food : 5/5 |
Our experience was excellent with server RUBY . She is so presentable and polite. Vegetarian options: So many
Pleasant experience and friendly staff. Ruby was professional and very attentive. Great service
Ruby she was super good with the service and the food was nice
Never miss to come here when we are in town. wonderful service and great south indian food.
Great food and service. Ruby was very helpful and very attentive.
Ruby was attending us she was really nice and polite Vegetarian options: Food was really nice and yummy Food : 5/5 |
Parking: Very good service from Ruby and anu Enjoy the food Food : 5/5
Anugraha was very good at her service. She delivered what ever we asked. She was excellent in her service. Dietary restrictions: Some foods with out onion for relegious purposes
Excellent fast service with a smile. Our main server was Ruby. Very pleasant & patient. Dietary restrictions: Excellent veggie options.
Anugraha
The only option they have was buffet for breakfast/brunch. Usually dosa-idli-vada is being eaten as breakfast or snacks, they failed to provide a superior breakfast experience. Also, the staple filter coffee was not part of the buffet, the IDLI itself was not included in the buffet I mean are you kidding me? Not providing idli in a South Indian buffet is sort of a crime. All they serve in buffet was few rices, few fried pakoras, few mains and two sweets. They say that dosas and vadas will be served on table, which will take them forever to serve at your table but also they have limited options to serve you at the table which is limited to 3 type of dosas(plain, butter & podi)mendu vada and puri. Also, they came twice to the table take the plates away while we were still dining which was kind of letting us know that enough, it s time for you to go. Wouldn t recommend going there for 99 of all the things except 1 which is the sambhar. I would request them to provide an authentic South Indian experience with a la carte option and stop fooling around with upselling your buffet. Wheelchair accessibility: None
Anugraha was helping us to take order, she was really good, kind and helpful. I really admire her effort, thank you
Amazing food. great service by Anu and Deepika
Food was good. The service was extremely good especially Anugragha and Yutheesh were kind enough and often visited our table to help us.
Amazing food. Wonderful Service. Particularly, would like to complement Anugraha. Also, Uthish (a trainee, deserves to be made permanent) for promptly bringing Dosas, Vadas, and Puris. Vegetarian options: Excellent South Indian Vegetarian buffet lunch on weekends.
Sneha and Priyanka provided service with a smile. They were attentive. I have to Mention Manish as well. He checked on us with care. And Sumali made us welcomed.
We really like the food and staff ruby is amazing Vegetarian options: Indian food Food : 5/5 |
Ruby was the best !! She treated us in a very good way!!
Rubi great servers Vegetarian options: Dosa Food : 5/5 |
I ordered Ghee Pongal !! It was truly scrumptious and the paaan what a delight to the tastebuds ! Amazing service !!
Ruby was a great waitress, but some mistakes kept the experience from being 5 star. The kids food came out last, which didnt sit well with us. The meals were delicious as usual. Wheelchair accessibility: Theres a ramp at the entrance and there are no stairs in the restaurant.
Sarvana bhavan is always good but Rubys service is so excellent. Thank you Sarvana bhavan and Ruby
Delicious food!! Loved it!! Ruby hosted us well at Saravana Bhavan!! Food : 5/5
An amazing variety of dosas to choose from. We had the mysore masala and onion rava masala. Both were beautifully crispy and flavourful. Our server Ruby was so kind and attentive. Will definitely be returning to try more of their menu.
We had Ruby as our server and she was excellent. Paid the utmost attention and made sure we got the food on time.
Ruby is very courteous and prompt. Very good service with smile. Will recommend to my friend for sure
Great food and good service from Ashwin.
Nice food and a good excellent service by Anugraha Vegetarian options: Good taste Food : 5/5 |
The potato sabji could have been better, it was very bland
Service was top-notch. Staff is very friendly. Thanks to Anu for making our visit an awesome one Vegetarian options: -
Awesome food. Excellent service. visited first time and it was worth it. Anugriha made our visit a memorable one with amazing service. Always with a smile Food
Thank you Anugraha for the lovely service.
Awesome food and ambience! Kara masala dosa is a must try!! We also received great customer service from Ruby. Highly recommended!
We used to visit Mississauga Saravana Bhavan very frequently for weekend buffet. They stopped buffet after pandemic. I came to Scarborough Saravana Bhavan after a long gap. It was one of the best experiences I ever had. Food is delicious, very courteous staff and spacious ambience. Enjoyed every bit. Visited again on Dec 8, 2024. Never disappoints Anu treated us like her own guests
It was a good experience Vegetarian options: It was good vegetarian options Food : 5/5 |
Highly recommended
Amazing south Indian food as always. Brings back memories of India. Enjoyed their buffet this time ...Great variety and spread. Nice ambience, and good atmosphere. No wait. Very pleasant staff. Utheesh and,Ashwin are super nice. Always serving with a smile, pleasant and respectful. Loved the,experience.
It was a mesmerizing experience. Ruby did the great service by recommending us dishes and their ingredients. The food was good however I didnt like the sweet lassi Food
I recently visited Saravana Bhavan and had an excellent experience! We ordered the thali and onion dosa, both of which were delicious and full of authentic flavors. Our waiter, Ruby, was exceptional. She was attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations. Despite the restaurant being busy, she ensured our food arrived promptly and checked in regularly to make sure everything was perfect. The combination of amazing food and Ruby s outstanding service made our visit truly memorable. I ll definitely be coming back!
Great service by ruby
Food was really tasty and I loved the ambience, the restaurant is very clean and loved the service of Rubisha :)
Great service and good food
Good food and Service. Thank you Sneha.
The service was very nice. Sneha suggested us some very nice dishes.Good customer service.
I had a great experience at Saravana. The services were great and Simran who waited us did an exemplary job.
Ver good service! Special thanks to prianka and ruby Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: N/a Parking: Lots of parking
Love coming here for traditional South Indian food. Simran was a great help.
Great service by Simran and food is fantastic as always
Navdeep and Simran were amazing at the service and the food was mouthwatering Vegetarian options: Everything is vegetarian.. Food : 5/5 |
Simran is very friendly, positive and efficient server. Sarvana bhavan is my go to place for comfort food.
Today we went to saravana bavan and I want to mention about simran she is very kind and wonderful person. She helped us with ordering our food, she explained each item patiently and carefully. Over all she made our experience better and wonderful.
amazing food, we took special thali, thanks alot simran for great service
Sneha was a lovely server (Simran)! The food was spectacular.
I recently dined at Saravana Bhavan and had an amazing experience, thanks to the exceptional service provided by Simran. She was incredibly polite, attentive, and made sure our table was well taken care of throughout the meal.
The food was good. Also the server Simran was very polite and very friendly. Must give it a try.
Vegetarian options: Excellent service by simran Food
Great service by Ruby
Food was excellent and server Ruby gave us excellent service
Horrible first experience at this location. Food was subpar, tasteless and nothing like any of the saravanaa bhawans we have eaten ( we have eaten in 3 countries and 7 locations) but never been this disappointed. Only good thing was our server Aysha. She was amazing. Edit: details about food were asked - 1. The food was cold (sambhar that came with dosa). Sambhar itself was more like dal with sambhar powder tadka. 2. Vada was surely refried as it tasted stale 3. Masala in the masala dosa had zero flavor. Was just boiled potatoes with oil.
Ruby was super friendly and courteous excellent customer service
Worst management They dont accept mobile booking , person has to come for booking and wait for table for more than hours Not worth to wait in the queue
The service from ruby was nice .Food is good too .
Ruby
Authentic South Indian food
Ruby and team the best, very nice nature! Vegetarian options: Chowmine dosa! Food : 4/5 |
Ruby was great server
We reached there for breakfast but we ended up having lunch buffet. The food was good, reminded of south India. Thanks Anu and Deepika.
Food was awesome, deepika gave us very good service.
Anugraha and Udeesh attended our table on a busy Saturday morning. Food and the service was really great. Sambhar and Kesari were outstanding.
We had a great time here. We went for breakfast buffet. Ashwin helped us a lot to get comfortable at the hotel.
Taste is good, Ashwin has made sure everything served on time
Deepika followed specific instructions from us & made excellent strong South Indian coffee! Anu & Utish were very good with their dosa, poori, vada, &, clean up service Food
The brunch buffet is the best deal in town. The service is better than the food. Thank you to our servers Anu, Utish and Deepika Vegetarian options: Pure veg restaurant.
Uthish Anu Deepika Recognizing these three for spectacular service. All three were very attentive and always ensure we had everything we needed. Special recognition for Deepika who helped my mom (who walks with a cane) serve at the buffet and carried her plate back to the table. Truly amazing. Buffet was delicious and had a good variety, including different levels of spices. Its been a while but we will definitely be back! Vegetarian options: Everything here is 100% vegetarian. Parking: Full Woodside square mall parking lot. Kid-friendliness: Lots of non spicy options available for kids, including cheese dosa.
Utish was pleasant!
Good Vegetarian options: I like vegetable food. Food : 4/5 |
Good food Aswin served very well
Good Food. Ashwin was amazing
Excellent buffet, lot of choices, certainly an excellent taste, good service, and a clean place ..Loved our experience. I will definitely visit again and I would recommend, especially if you have family over . Vegetarian options: .. Parking: .. Kid-friendliness: ..
Service and food is very good. Ashwin has good service
Best place to eat dot. Vegetarian options: Pooti, Vada are good too. Food : 5/5 |
Amazing food Special thanks to Ruvi for superb service Food
Loved the food and hospitality here.The service by Ruby was excellent.
Authentic taste. I ordered mini tiffin. From idly to rava kesari.. everything tasted amazing. Our server Ruby was very friendly . I will come again.
Vegetarian options: Had a pleasant diner experience just like back home. Our host Ruby was attentive and provided good service. Food
Ruby was very courteous and efficient in taking our order and helpful in getting our order right. Thank you
Ruby was great !!
Everything was delicious and our server, Ruby, was very attentive!
For the past decade me and family comes to this restaurant specially for its delicious South Indian food. We were greeted by Ruby, very warm service. 10/10 experience qwould come again.
There are some accessibility and facility issues that need attention: Entrance: There is no automatic door, which makes it challenging for families with kids or seniors to enter. Even when staff noticed us struggling, they didn t offer to assist with the door. Restroom: The restroom is very small and lacks a diaper-changing station, which is inconvenient for families with babies. Baby Chair: The baby chair provided had broken straps, which felt unsafe. Food: Vegetable Biryani: Too spicy for our taste. Idly: Was decent, soft, and enjoyable. Puri: Was overly oily, which was disappointing. Overall, while the food was mixed, the lack of basic facilities and assistance made our experience less enjoyable. Improvements in these areas could enhance the dining experience for families.
Both service and food were Awesome. Thanks to Ruby for considering our request regarding order customization
Ruby has done a great job .
Vegetarian options: Great food Food
Love the server Ruby. She was very kind and really sweet . Loved the food 10/10. Must try the Mysore masala dosa and gulab jamun with ice cream.
Everyone was so kind and constantly checking up on us. Food came quickly as well! Ruby was very kind sweet and caring!
The taste wise, it was an amazing experience. Customer service of Rubi was fantastic. she is so polite and humble specially the way she suggested food items and gave service
Sambar vada was good. Staff Ruby provided wonderful service
Ruby served with cheer.So were the other staff. Sumali had a smile even at 9.45.pm.
Amazing experience. We chose the buffet and every dishes were worth the money . We ate a lot and our tummy still feels light and satisfied. Great service . Anu did a great job making sure we get everything on time. Vegetarian options: They have a wide variety option of vegetarian food. Absolutely delicious
The food is so nice and the service is also good.
Very good food. More variety than one can eat. Very tasty.
Vegetarian options: Medu wada Food
Ruby was our server , she is an excellent person Food is good like always Customer service is amazing Food : 5/5
Great food. Simran was very courteous and sweet.
Ruby did the excellent service
Saravana Bhavan is the best for vegetarian food. The staff are very friendly, especially Ruby, who served the food and was very kind and attentive.
Ambiance is good and service was quick. We served by ruby she was friendly and helpful.
Vegetarian options: Exceptional service by Ruby. Food
I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, generous portions, and delicious flavors of the food. Deepika provided prompt and efficient service. Vegetarian options: As a fully vegetarian restaurant, it is the ideal choice for anyone who enjoys South Asian delicacies.
Amina and Sneha brilliant service!
The quantity of food is very less in similar to other restaurants........very disappointing.......specially pavbhaji
Great service by Sneha. Good girl!
Customer service by sneha was great! Food was tasty
Food was amazing and Sneha provided an excellent customer service. Thank you!
Food was delicious and thanks to Simran for an excellent service
Highly not satisfied this Scarborough branch, I had a good experience in the past but now they don t serve good food like in the past. Try other good dosa places.
Visited Sarvana Bhavan for the first time. Simran helped me with ordering what I needed and was very helpful overall. I really recommend everyone for having authentic South Indian food. My personal favourite is the Madras filter coffee and Onion Uttapam!
1st Time My views on all 3 I loved the Plain Dosa Mini idlis were okay sambar was delish but idlis not fresh I dint love the Uttapam because it was extra extra thick, not bad but dint loved it 2nd time Experience They gave main course first instead of starter Then we asked them to take it back and give starter first When main course was served, they gave masala Dosa without Masala, then they gave masala separately in a small bowl Vegetarian options: Yes Parking: Lots of parking available
Always tasty vegetarian food that brings a smile to your face that doesnt break the bank. All of this with an exceptional wait-staff that is attentive and shows an above average level of customer service that keeps me as a loyal patron. Parking: There is accessible parking Kid-friendliness: Family friendly environment Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor restaurant
Service was really good, Deepika was very professional and helpful, obviously great food
Simran was fantastic...thank you for everything.
Simran was kind and she went above and beyond for us. Food was great and so was the strawberry milkshake.
Simran s service was excellent - great meal
Simran did a very good job. Keep up the good work
Great food, Ruby and crew has been really helpful and pleasant while serving, had an amazing experience. Came again to eat, and Simran was amazing with her service. Food
Simran was really friendly and helpful in the service
Simran was very friendly and polite Vegetarian options: Many options in vegetarian Food : 3/5 |
I loved the customer service by Simran She recommended great food options.. Food
the food was very and the server simran was very kind and cherish
Ruby and anu
Pleasant instrumental music and very good service and tasty food. Highly recommend Ruby for her prompt service with a smile.
Great dosas, alot of variety. Good food options overall
Ruby and team did a great job.
We were treated Nicely by Ruby, her customer service was pleasing.
Anugrahas service was very nice
Good Vegetarian options: na Food : 4/5 |
Tasty food and Excellent service by Ruby
Food and portions are good.our waitress ruby was friendly and suggested dishes
Ruby was very helpful and gave us good service and great food recommendations. The food was exceptional
The food was amazing and our server, Ruby was a delight! Absolutely kind and sweet! Very good service.
Nice customer service by ruby Good food Food
I have been to many Saravanaa Bhavan locations. The one in Scarborough holds a special place because of the fantastic food and wonderful hostesses and hosts, especially Deepika, Anugraha, and Ashwin. These folks make the dining experience great with their kind attentive approach. Overall a great place to visit for a sumptuous meal with an awesome service
Its not good, waste of money. Food is not tasty at all. I prefer home food than this restaurant. Please do not go
This establishment offers a delightful dining experience. The cuisine is truly exceptional, bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The service provided is attentive and goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant meal. Navdeeps attentivenes enhanced our visit. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Great service especially from Ashwin!
Simran was an amazing waiter for us she always was helpful and always refilled our water and gave us pooris and dosa. Abishan was also helpful in taking our plates and asking us if we needed anything regularly. I will definitely come here again.
Simran provided excellent service
Had great service from Anugraha and Priyanka. Much obliged.
We really loved the food at this place. Anugarha was really great at service. Also, they have a quick service and the prices are also genuine
The place had great ambience and miss sanugraha provided courteous service.
Tasty south Indian food
Good service by Ruby
Great food and great service, dipika and ashwani gave pleasant service
Vegetarian options: Buffet was excellent with hot vadas n pooris. Food
Very nice restaurant
Continuing the quest for good South Indian, here at Saravanaa. We frequent here for the weekend buffet and the food really reminds you of home. It s so warm and comforting. Their Medu Vada (lentil batter, fried, savory donuts) is my absolute fave, followed by ghee pongal (lentil and rice risotto ). They also serve hot hot puris (fried bread) as you enjoy your buffet. Top that off with filter coffee and you re set!
Food has rich Taste Vegetarian options: Very fresh Food : 5/5 |
