R.S Iyer

I would give it a 6 stars if possible!! We ordered ghee pongal, medu vada and onion rava dosa for breakfast. We came at 10am. Everything was fresh, tasted so authentic, food was served hot, and it was a very quick service. Staff kept checking for chutney sambar refills. Only feedback is prices are on the higher end, would be great if they can reduce a few dollars.

Anu

While the food remains enjoyable, the flavor isn't quite as vibrant as it used to be. You'll find ample seating and a clean environment. Though the menu is now smaller than pre-pandemic, this restaurant still stands out as one of the best around. The service, however, remains exceptional, with everyone being polite, friendly, and truly wonderful.

Ankil Shah

We visited Saravana Bhavan in Edison, NJ on Mother’s Day, as a stop on our way to Vraj Hindu Temple. It was the perfect spot for a comforting and flavorful South Indian vegetarian meal. We ordered Mango Lassi, Sweet Lassi, Diet Coke, Rava Masala Dosas, Mysore Bonda, Kaima Idli, Chole Bhature, and ended with a refreshing Shingoda Paan. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. The dosa was crisp, the Mysore Bonda was perfectly spiced, and the Kaima Idli was a unique and delicious twist. The Chole Bhature was flavorful and filling. The paan at the end was the perfect touch. Having been to Saravana Bhavan in different cities across the USA — and even in Chennai during my US visa interview trip — it’s always a pleasure to see the consistent quality and taste across locations. The Edison branch is clean, welcoming, and well-organized, even on a busy holiday like Mother’s Day. Service was quick and courteous, and it made for a lovely family meal experience. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic South Indian vegetarian food in New Jersey.

+14

ishot4you

The place is Quite nice to visit with family or friends for South Indian food. Their service is really good and quick. We can even place an order through our mobile for the table. I liked their Mango lassi.

Miriam Kotsonis

Friendly and very authentic Indian restaurant that also serves a but of other Asian cuisine (which I have not sampled). This is a small chain with around 20 locations in the US and in several other countries. All have their own atmosphere. I have eaten in 3 of the restaurants, and all have a good number of customers from India and thereabouts, along with everyone else! They seem to specialize in meals that are served on (or can be rolled up in) one of the classic Indian breads, with dosas being very popular. At this location, there is a big window so you can see the chefs making the huge naan, inflated like a giant beachball until the hot air dissipates (they bring it out this way, which is quite entertaining) and other breads. The foods that accompany it are tasty, with your choice of spice level. Medium was just about that, but my husband's mild dish was a little spicier than totally mild! Appetizers are largely fried, also tasty. Service was friendly and accurate but not quick, which was fine with us. This is a casual and tasty restaurant, with reasonable prices. I personally enjoy more balanced meals of any cuisine... this was more like a delicious sandwich! But a fun and reasonable eating experience.

Anas Yousuf

Visited Saravana Bhavan after having tried their locations in Dallas and Arabia. This one had a really nice ambience and great service. I ordered the special Thali (about $25 per person) and the bill came out to around $125 for four people. The food was okay, I expected a little more in terms of taste, but overall it was still a good experience. Next time I’ll probably try the regular South Indian dishes instead.

Gokulnadh NK

Visited during our roadtrip to east coast. Great ambiance, food did not meet my taste expectations. Medhu vada was good, paper dosha was just ok, uthappam was not that good, coffee was just ok, tea was not great. Sambar and chutneys were good. Friendly staff, clean inside and restrooms. Very spacious restaurant, would recommend if you are looking for good Indian vegetarian food.

+3

Varun Chari

After 20 years of patronage, my family will no longer come back here. Poori/dosa/parotta quantity was small, side dishes were watered down, waitstaff forgot to bring water, and there was a large crack in the men's bathroom stall that they covered with toilet paper. Also the signature South Indian Desserts (paysam) was unavailable.

+1

Mahesh S (maheba)

Below average food. Oily dosa. In the name of Kheema Idly, they deep fried idly like rock and added spice on top. They shouldn't sell like items if they dont know how to make.

+1

Riya Mishra

Worst experience ever.... Not only low quality food, we have faced low quality service. Am a regular customer of saravana since years. We used to love the food and service. But last visit our whole experience was completely ruined by our server Ram. From the moment we sat down, it felt like we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. He was rude, impatient, and dismissive, barely acknowledging us when we spoke. Orders were taken incorrectly, requests were ignored, and basic courtesy was nowhere to be found. We waited far too long for everything, water, food, the check, It took 15 minutes for him to serve the lassi we ordered and only after reminding him. and when mistakes were pointed out, Ram responded with attitude instead of accountability. No apology, no effort to fix the situation, just indifference. A restaurant can have great food, but service like this makes it not worth returning. If Ram represents the standard here , its gonna affect your business and I’d strongly recommend taking your business elsewhere.