Thalaivaa, Parle Point
17 people recommendvia r/surat·18 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Thalaivaa is repeatedly recommended for South Indian food, with the Parle Point restaurant named in several suggestions. One diner singles out the sambar and crisp dosas, while another praises the authentic flavours. A breakfast recommendation also appears. One diner finds the food close to Bangalore's style but expensive. Thalaivaa has another Surat listing in Vesu; this page covers Parle Point, not that outlet.
Address
LG/7-8-21, Thalaivaa The South Indian Restaurant, Shaheed Veer Bhagat Singh Flyover Brg, opposite Jani Farsan, Umra Gam, Athwa, Surat, Gujarat 395007, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Dosa, Sambar
- Best for
- Breakfast, Vegetarian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Likes Thalaiva at Parle Point as their South Indian pick.
Says Thalaiva is far better than all other dosa places.
Suggests Thalaivaa The South Indian Restaurant near Parle Point when asked for a South Indian restaurant.
Ranked seventh in their list of best dosas in Surat.
Suggests Thalaivaa for South Indian food.
Says nothing beats Thalaiva for dosa.
Guarantees authentic South Indian food at Thaliva in Athwa.
Ranks it second, with banana patra a tie.
Recommends it specifically for authentic South Indian food.
Recommends Thalaiva at Parle Point for dosa.
Suggests it as a breakfast spot.
Goes here for South Indian food and considers it quite authentic.
Suggests trying it before concluding on the best.
Agrees with the recommendation of Thalaivaa.
Very good but overpriced, taste somewhat close to Bangalore.
Definitely recommends Thalaivaa.
Suggests trying it for South Indian food
Best sambar anywhere and crisp dosas; favourite after trying almost every place.
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