Saravanaa Bhavan, Southall
32 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon, r/london30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 20 threads.
What people say, in short
Saravanaa Bhavan is recommended across its London branches for South Indian food, including the Southall outlet. Southall receives explicit praise, while Wembley, Ilford and East Ham also have supporters. Dosa and thali recur in the recommendations. Branch experiences differ: one diner describes changing quality over time and advises against delivery from the branches discussed, while another strongly dislikes Wembley. Value is a recurring reason to recommend the brand, rather than a promise of identical prices at every outlet.
Address
Saravanaa Bhavan Southall, 97 South Rd, Southall UB1 1SQ, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Dosa, Thali, Sambar vada
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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.
- Recommendsu/PositiveMushroom3228 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Names Saravana Bhavan among places suggested when asked for Indian food recommendations.
- Recommendsu/KiraKumar in r/LondonFood · Nov 2026
Suggested as another South Indian option to try.
- Recommendsu/marshy39 in r/AskLondon · Dec 2024variety
Tentatively suggests Saravanaa Bhavan for the dietary request.
- Recommendsu/--Casper- in r/london · Feb 2026variety
Notes the chain has many London locations, offered as one option depending on what you want.
- Recommendsu/saka-she-17 in r/london · Mar 2025
Listed as a south Indian option for the group
- Recommendsu/Zs93 in r/london · Mar 2024
As a South Indian, says most of them love it, disputing the criticism.
- Recommendsu/MoodyMango4880 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Ranks it alongside another South Indian spot as excellent for South Indian food.
- Recommendsu/richardjohn in r/london · Oct 2024taste
Enjoyed the Ilford branch and its value, particularly the sambar vada.
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- Recommendsu/Well_this_is_akward in r/london · May 2024taste
Says places around Wembley Central, including this one, are good for a thali.
- Mixedu/paukin in r/london · Mar 2024consistency
Branches vary from great to terrible over time; delivery dosas arrive cold.
- Recommendsu/Senior_Sympathy9683 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026taste
Vegetarian go-to; the paneer dosa is amazing.
- Recommendsu/Hoaxygen in r/london · Dec 2023
Recommends East Ham or Wembley for South Indian fare, naming this among the choices.
- Recommendsu/No_Editor6116 in r/LondonFood · Nov 2026
Good South Indian place to have idli, dosa and medu vada.
- Recommendsu/himji in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026
Recommends Saravana Bhavan for great South Indian food, with several locations.
- Recommendsu/phoenixmeta in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Says to go to the East Ham branch for authentic South Indian vegetarian food, including dosas and pooris.
- Recommendsu/estrangeiro8 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026taste
Branch does excellent dosas
- Recommendsu/NannyOggLancre in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025
Listed among great casual recommendations
- Caveatu/whiznu in r/LondonFood · Jun 2025
Strongly dislikes it and calls the Wembley branch the worst of the lot.
- Recommendsu/ClarifyingMe in r/AskLondon · Dec 2024
Suggested as a place for the Jain-friendly request.
- Recommendsu/xzanth in r/london · Sep 2024
Directly recommends Saravanaa Bhavan for the thali request.
- Recommendsu/LePhilosophicalPanda in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026value
Suggests it as a good-value option down the road in Rayners Lane.
- Recommendsu/CupThin5548 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026
Lists Saravana Bhavan as a cheap and cheerful option in East Ham or Wembley.
- Recommendsu/thetruedangermouse in r/LondonFood · Mar 2026value
Unlimited hot freshly made South Indian vegetarian thali beats any buffet.
- Recommendsu/Dinin53 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026value
Mum insists on going; great food, friendly, cheap, usually full.
- Recommendsu/DenseRequirements in r/london · Feb 2026taste
Reiterates that the food is very good and does not understand the criticism.
- Recommendsu/uberderfel in r/london · Feb 2026
One of their votes for South Indian food
- Recommendsu/ragaislove in r/london · Feb 2026
Approving reply to the Southall branch recommendation
- Recommendsu/007_King in r/london · Jan 2025
Thinks the Ilford branch may offer private dining; this is an uncertain suggestion, not a confirmed facility.
- Recommendsu/Standard_Ad4879 in r/london · Mar 2024
Says the Wembley branch is excellent.
- Recommendsu/Special_Ad3170 in r/london · Mar 2024
Calls it a classic for nice dosas in NW London.
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