Sagar Ratna, Defence Colony
30 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/delhi, r/indiasocial·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
Sagar Ratna's Delhi recommendations are pooled on its frequently named Defence Colony location. Other diners name Ashok Vihar, Janakpuri and the Ashok Hotel; two describe the hotel restaurant as a fancier option. One diner likes the dosa's resemblance to Bangalore versions, while others disagree about the food. Defence Colony itself has both enthusiastic recommendations and accounts of rushed or inattentive service. Those branch experiences should not be read as guarantees across the chain.
Address
Sagar Ratna, 18 Main Market, Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110024, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Dosa
The evidence
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Named among good places that don't serve sweet sambar.
Lists it as a good candidate for dosa
Recommends the Malviya Nagar branch
Suggests trying the Hotel Ashoka branch instead of Saravana
Calls Sagar Ratna the most mediocre South Indian.
Finds Sagar Ratna's sambar sweet, unlike other places tried.
Says the Defence Colony branch is the best and no other branch matches it.
Says the Ashok Vihar Sagar Ratna is the best.
Recommends Sagar Ratna for South Indian food.
Lumps Sagar Ratna with overpriced places without good South Indian food.
Says the Sagar Ratna next to the cafe tastes much better.
Ranks it third in their top three South Indian places
Recommends Defence Colony, and suggests the Ashok Hotel for a fancier meal.
Found the dosa decent and close to authentic Bangalore dosa.
As a South Indian, finds it closest to home; heavenly chutney collection.
Recommends the Ashok Hotel location as a fancy option and remembers enjoying the chain since childhood.
Ranked for typical Delhi-style South Indian food.
Settled for Sagar Ratna's commercial food when Saravana Bhavan was crowded.
Recommends Sagar Ratna alongside Sarvana Bhavan.
Loves the south Indian food at this branch.
Recommends the Janakpuri branch depending on preference.
Used to be outstanding when they were young, hasn't been back in a long time
Says it has the best dosa.
Specifically recommends the Defence Colony branch.
Suggests Ratna Sagar in Defence Colony.
Personal favourite, highlights the ghee podi masala dosa.
Claims the Sagar Ratna at the Ashok is so good you will forget Saravana Bhavan.
Would rank Defence Colony highly if the service were more attentive.
Suggests trying the Defence Colony branch alongside other South Indian options.
A commenter feels Carnatic Cafe is far better than Sagar Ratna.
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