Saravana Bhavan
South Indian · Tamil · Chettinad Vegetarian
Avg. for two
₹700
Hygiene
★★★★★
Wait time · Weekend
40m
Reservation
Walk-in only
Saravana Bhavan holds an almost mythic status in the world of South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Founded in 1981 in Chennai, the chain has grown to hundreds of outlets across India and internationally, serving authentic Tamil vegetarian cuisine to millions of customers. Yet for all its global reach, the original Chennai outlets maintain a quality and authenticity that serves as the benchmark against which all South Indian vegetarian restaurants are measured.
Location & How to Reach
How to Reach: Multiple outlets across Chennai. T. Nagar outlet (most popular): adjacent to Pondy Bazaar, 10-minute walk from T. Nagar Bus Terminus. Usman Road outlet: accessible from Chennai Central Railway Station by taxi (20 minutes) or MRTS train to Kodambakkam. Chennai Metro accessible for many outlets.
Dietary & Suitability
Plan Your Visit
- Opening Hours
- 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM (timings vary by outlet; most Chennai outlets open for early breakfast)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 15m · Weekend: 40m
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- Payment
- UPI · Cards · Cash
- Seating
- Indoor (AC)
- Washroom
- Dedicated, clean
- Hygiene
- ★★★★★ (5/5)
Pro Tip
Order Full Meals before 1 PM — the rasam and kootu are freshest in the first lunch service. Refill rounds are unlimited; pace yourself.