The flagship dosa at Saravanaa Bhavan. The crepe is crispy and paper-thin, and the filling is fragrant with mustard seeds and curry leaves. It arrives with sambar for dipping and coconut chutney. Made to order on the tabletop griddle, each dosa is consistent.
Tips from diners
Start with masala dosa if you're new to Saravanaa Bhavan. It's the introduction to the dosa concept.
Watch them make it on the griddle if you have time — the technique is impressive and the wait is short.
A softer, pillow-like alternative to dosa. Saravanaa Bhavan's idli is fluffy and pairs well with sambar and chutney. Good as a breakfast item or side.
Tips from diners
Order idli early in the day when they're freshly steamed. Afternoon batches are less fluffy.
Saravanaa Bhavan's thali-style plate. Reviewers note the quality of the accompaniments — sambhar with balanced spices, rasam that's bright, and vegetable options that rotate.
Tips from diners
Good value if you want to try multiple flavors in one meal.
A thinner, crispier version than the standard dosa — made with semolina instead of rice flour. The texture is shatteringly crisp and the taste is subtly different. Older reviews mention it at RM6, though current pricing is RM8.50.
Tips from diners
This is crispier than masala dosa and less filling — good for a light lunch.
A lighter variant where onions are the hero. The sweetness of caramelized onion balances the crispy exterior. Reviewers note this is a good option if you want less heaviness than the potato fill.
Tips from diners
Try this if you've had masala dosa before — same crispy technique but different flavor profile.
Saravanaa Bhavan is an international chain of South Indian vegetarian restaurants. The Brickfields location at 196 Jalan Tun Sambathan specializes in dosa — a crispy rice-flour crepe filled with spiced potatoes or other fillings. They make dosas to order on large griddles visible from the dining area, and reviewers note the reliability and variety across menu items. The chain uses ingredients imported from India.
The griddle is visible from the dining area — arrive early and watch them make dosas. It's part of the experience.
Saravanaa Bhavan is small and fills quickly at lunch. Come before 12pm or after 1:30pm.
No eggs used in any dish — naturally vegan friendly. They'll note special requests.
The menu is large but dosas are the draw. If you're short on time, skip the full menu and just get dosa and coffee.
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