Saravana Bhavan, Curry Hill Manhattan
43 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 35 threads.
What people say, in short
Saravana Bhavan is recommended across its New York locations, including Lexington Avenue. Dosas are the recurring draw, with individual praise for the Mysore masala and rava versions. Some diners value it as a straightforward South Indian option, while others find the cooking average or inconsistent. Comments explicitly note that quality varies between locations, so the city-wide praise should not be read as a guarantee for every branch.
Address
SARAVANAA BHAVAN, 81 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mysore Masala Dosa, Rava dosa, Masala dosa
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Saravana Bhavan, Curry Hill Manhattan, as the crow flies.
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/ZenghisZan in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Poster praises the dosas as light, flavorful and fun to eat.
- Recommendsu/gbpenalty in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025value
More dosa varieties and much better value at current prices.
- Recommendsu/dat_mane47 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Considers this Manhattan outlet solid and their favorite South Indian option in the borough.
- Recommendsu/theanav in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Will probably satisfy a dosa craving.
- Recommendsu/murphanity in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Recommends it for those who like South Indian.
- Mixedu/PitfulDate in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026consistency
Homestyle dosa but locations vary in quality.
- Recommendsu/liverspotting in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024
Exclaims Saravanaa Bhavan as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/25sittinon25cents in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Names the Mysore Masala Dosa a favorite, noting it comes with a decent amount of stuffing.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/shaunofthedead1590 in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024taste
Recommends Saravanaa Bhavan on Lexington for masala dosa and filter coffee.
- Recommendsu/CabassoG in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Prefers their Masala Mysore Dosa among this tasty chain's options.
- Recommendsu/air- in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Recommends it as an answer to the South Indian request.
- Recommendsu/candycanestatus in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Names Saravana Bhavan as a dosa recommendation.
- Recommendsu/IIMsmartII in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Considers it comparable and very good, if not quite perfect.
- Recommendsu/rcremebrulee in r/AskNYC · Mar 2024
Lists Saravana Bhavan as a favorite for South Indian vegetarian in Curry Hill.
- Mixedu/ali0 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025
Calls it just OK but convenient for South Indian food without going to Queens.
- Recommendsu/Unlikely-Guess3775 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Says its dosa is not horrible despite being a basic answer.
- Recommendsu/The_Big_Boobinsky in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Their rava dosa is excellent.
- Recommendsu/Carl_LaFong in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Recommends it.
- Caveatu/halp_halp_baby in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025consistency
Not much cheaper and quality is really uneven.
- Recommendsu/IsItABedroom in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024
Notes Saravanaa Bhavan is among places recommended in a recent Manhattan dosa thread.
- Recommendsu/flobot2048 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Personally loves Saravana Bhavan among the long-standing restaurants on that stretch.
- Recommendsu/Born-Awareness6048 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026price
Strongly recommends it as an Indian dinner option.
- Recommendsu/asmolbirb in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Had same or better dosa than Semma's acclaimed version.
- Caveatu/cowzapper in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Calls it super mid compared to alternatives.
- Recommendsu/TraderTed2 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Prefers it over the temple canteen for the trek from Harlem.
- Mixedu/Background_Echidna67 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025consistency
Calls it a chain they visit for dosa, consistent but average to above average, nothing special.
- Recommendsu/BruisedSilkenSky in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024taste
Recommends it.
- Caveatu/ucanttaketheskyfrome in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024taste
Questions those recommending Saravanaa Bhavan, calling it mid.
- Caveatu/Wonderful-Bother1321 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026price
Questions whether the dosa justifies its premium.
- Caveatu/CareerLegitimate7662 in r/AskNYC · May 2026taste
Says Saravana Bhavan is bad.
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