Saravana Bhavan in Newham

Hi, I just wanted to say that your food was absolutely delicious – truly amazing! I really enjoyed it. Would love it if you could open a branch in Edinburgh, Scotland too. Please please consider it! Thank you, Surendra Manne.

Great for South Indian food. Authentic taste and pure vegetarian.

I ordered Kara Dosa for Takeaway around 5.30 Pm on 12/04/2025. The Employee at the counter charged 10p extra for the takeaway bag. I requested for Extra chutney, she did not accept for it. I took my takeaway order went home walking. When I opened the box to eat the Kara Dosa, it was a Masala Dosa. They gave me Masala Dosa, instead of Kara Dosa which I ordered. I thought of going back to the hotel and complaining. But, I need to walk a lot to go back. So I didn’t go. I don’t like Masala Dosa, that is why I ordered Kara Dosa. I gave the masala dosa to my neighbour. This is not good for the reputation of such famous restaurant. Please make sure you pack the correct items. I’m attaching the pics of the receipt and masala dosa.

The best tamil nadu/ south indian restaurant in London. Highly recommend to everyone to visit if you want to try indian food.

All the staff are very polite, friendly and helpful, except "Stella", the Romanian waiter. The reason was that the manager came and asked whether I needed a table for one. I said yes. He said that a table would be free in some minutes. I understood the situation and waited. Normally, Fridays are busy days, and today 11/04/2025 was an auspicious day for Hindus. The restaurant was full of customers. I waited patiently. Stella came and said that I couldn't come inside. I didn't ask whether I could come or I didn't try to go inside. It upsetted me. Even though she speaks English, she lacks communication skills. All the Tamil waiters and waitresses are friendly and helpful. I got a table near the kitchen area. I was able to hear what the kitchen staff are waiters were talking about. The waiters were talking and complaining about items missed to the customers. I know it was a busy day. One of the waitresses told about items missing to the customer to the manager when he came near to the kitchen. The manager told the kitchen staff to look for the orders properly and prepare the orders properly. Similarly, one waitress told the trainee that he missed the items to customers. All the foods are freshly prepared and very tasty. The features of the restaurant catch the eye when you see from outside. It makes you to go inside the restaurant and eat.

Very nice taste and service is nice... i visit so many restaurant but I didn't get service like this... thank you... 😎

Good food, decent service. Always busy but that's a good sign. Busy atmosphere but worth it for the food.

As always the best South Indian 🇮🇳 food

Tried their breakfast combo. And it's just average. But worth the rate.

Amazing food and great service provided by the staff. Jassim was polite and friendly.

I would like to commend Simran for her outstanding service. From the moment I arrived until the end of my visit, she was exceptionally welcoming, attentive, and observant. She anticipated my needs even before I expressed them, demonstrating excellent awareness and professionalism. Her ability to understand and respond proactively truly enhanced my experience. A 5-star rating does not do justice to her performance—she deserves even more. Exceptional service.

Need improve the mango delight bit more

had a wonderful dining experience at saravana restaurant.and Jassim provided exceptional service. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His warm hospitality made our visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place, and kudos to Jassim

Food is pathetic and they do not pay any attention to instruction.

Great service by Jassim and nice food

Worst among worst! Rest reviews are only for that oil dosa! This doesn't even deserve 1 star in negative order.

I had lunch here with my wife and young daughter yesterday for a Mother’s Day celebration. We enjoyed idli, varda, thali and a dhosa. The food was delicious, the atmosphere vibrant and joyful and the staff very kind and engaging. It was such a lovely experience. We can’t wait to return. Thank you. East Ham is a very special place.

Jassim good service And very tasty food

Best South Indian vegetarian restaurant

Please do not eat if you have any allergies.

Pay 5 pounds and order chapathi curry , the chapathi are like papad No value for money , More than that , when ever I go I come with bed bugs, Please do something

Jassim was amazing! Really good guy!

Excellent Service at Saravanaa Bhavan! I had a wonderful dining experience at Saravanaa Bhavan, thanks to the exceptional service provided by Jassim. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our breakfast. The food was delicious as always, and Jassim’s warm hospitality made our visit even more enjoyable. I truly appreciate his professionalism and kindness. Highly recommend visiting and asking for Jassim if you want great service!

Enjoy the food and the ambience. Jassim was excellent at his service and very kind as well. Definitely recommend asking for his service.

Service can be better bit more better .especially serving people .food was amazing.Needed much more improvement in serving. Thanks

Nice ambience but they need to work really to match up the quality that they serve as in back home.

Jassim is as great with his service. Love to visit soon.

Me and my partner went for dinner today. I found a long hair strand in coffee and when told to the manager, he simply said sorry and smiled. At the end they charged for the coffee as well. Such a shame. The service is very prompt on a busy Saturday evening, they don't let you sit and enjoy the dinner, seems like they are in a hurry to give you all the food ordered altogether so that one finishes the dinner very fast and vacate the seats. It is ridiculous as we ordered coffee first and then asked for food but they gave everything together. So we could not enjoy it at all.

First time visited. Lovely atmosphere. Jassim served us very politely and talked to us. Ghee roast was little bit overcooked , still enjoyed. Thank you

Visited East Ham restaurant today but compared to South Hall branch,the taste of food is here different alongwith service and ambience as compared to South Hall which is outstanding.

The food was way to average, staff was good and the desert kulfi was way to over priced and not good in taste. More over staff bought all the food at the same time means they served starter and after few minutes served the main course as well. The place over hyped, it's only a one time visit.

This place is one you can always rely on for tasty, solid food. They’ve got a great mix of Indian dishes, especially South Indian stuff, and I’ve never had a bad experience no matter how many times I’ve been there. What really sets this spot apart is the service. Staff like Ms. Meenu really go the extra mile to make sure everything’s just right. They’re super attentive—always refilling side dishes, making sure tissues are stocked, and taking care of the little things before you even think to ask. They’re friendly, always smiling, and just really good at what they do.

Jassim was very insightful and explained everything perfectly. Gave us wonderful recommendations….. would highly recommend him and the restaurant any day

Can’t beat the food ,excellent value !

Excellent service by Jassim, we ordered 6 items all the 5 were good except curd rice it was served in a very small amount and also it was soo bland wasn’t at all like how they described on the menu

Jassim was our waiter, he was very tentative asked us if we wanted refills. The service was very efficient, the food arrived quickly. The food was hot and fresh and very tasty. Excellent service overall

Great service from Joe and Jassim! They served and helped with a smile. Please keep up the good work! Food was great as always. Atmosphere reminds me of restaurants back home. 10/10 the best South Indian restaurant in East Ham.

Jasim was very courteous and polite , made our visit pleasant

Our family favourite 💜 we’ve been coming to the East Ham branch of SB for a while and absolutely love it here. The food is always scrumptious and the service swift, friendly and upbeat. A special thanks to Kanaga for always going the extra mile and making us feel beyond welcome and looked after. Thanks a million! 🤗

Food was good but not exceptional as it used to be. But the service was excellent. Jassim who took care of our table is very professional and did an outstanding service. Thank you.

Delicious food, great service from Jassim. Thank you.

I love the environment the staff was so polite

Jessim has given has a good service

The food was good. The service was fast. Jassim was very good waiter.

a lovely experience with friendly service by our waiter Jassim. Had the mini tiffin, idli, masala dosa and paratha. Delicious and fresh South Indian food

I don’t like manager attitude with customers and delivery drivers

Great dosas and idly. Fantastic service from Jassim, esp answering all our questions!

We had dinner in Saravana Bhavana , service was too gud, we waited 15mins for table , Santhosh a new joinee served as quick and took care of our table. Jassim too did better service. Highly recommend for south Indian food.

Loved the service and south indian thali ! Thank you Jaffer and Jassim for taking care of our table :)

Simran served me well and so satisfied with her hospitality. She is really 😊 good

The food and chai was great. Thank you Jassim for your wonderful service, especially in ensuring my grandmother was comfortable, making the family meal a memorable experience.

Had food at East Ham Hattim gave us excellent service

Jassim was very helpful and pleasant

Mr. Jassim's service was exemplary. Thank you.

Jassim was very helpful. Service was excellent.

This is the BEST restaurant in Eastham. The service food EVERYTHING is on another level

Good food with a nice atmosphere, the servers were very friendly and professional. Special mention to Jassim who was serving lots of tables, he was great! Clean and nice service

Delicious food and Excellent customer service especially Jassim.we really enjoyed.

I had very good experience in Saravana bhavan at East ham . The taste is very nice John amazing service

Food is alryt … but liked the service of jassim

John was very respectful, polite and enthusiastic.

Good food and excellent service by jassim

Thare is One of the most famous restaurants south Indian Food ( special for Dhosa) . one of staff member name of him Jassim they are provided good services. That you

Great taste .service is good but chai isn’t good

Thank you for serving us, Jassim! You gave great advice and were very attentive to our needs.

John served as nice for today's dinner

John - Very good service by this guy !! Really appreciated 👍

Thank you for the great food and service. Kudos to John - legend.

Best filter coffee! Loved the rich aroma and smooth flavor. Definitely a must-try

Food is average but dont order tea here guys

Es un lugar realmente encantador para ir, pero no recomendaría la Rasa vada y la parota de chile. Aunque, fue bien presentado y agradable. Me gustaron mucho los Poori.

Staff John was so kind and helpful. Cared us well. Had a peaceful breakfast. Good job

We were served by a lovely gentleman names John. The service was excellent with food coming out really promptly and tasting delicious. We had coffee, mango lassi, Idli and spring rolls. All other staff were very good. Thanks for a great experience. The manager was also very good with things running efficiently, thank you Muthuramalingam 🙏🏾.

Really enjoyed having south indian meals, taste was authentic and Jassim made sure that food was always coming. Leaving with a full tummy and heart :)

Sarvanna Bhawan is a lively and welcoming place with excellent service.Simran often serves us, and her friendly and helpful nature makes the experience even better. A great place with excellent service!

Had a fantastic visit to Saravana Bhavan today with my wife and friends. Simran’s kind behavior and perfect service made our experience truly enjoyable. Great food and a welcoming atmosphere—highly recommend!

Amazing experience at Saravana Bhavan Eastham Branch thanks to "JOHN" Top-notch service!😍

Horrible service. Cannot cope with crowd. Stressed staff especially a lady by the name of Simran who is overworked with multiple orders and keeps forgetting the order and tries to find time to take a break!

Great food, but the highlight was the fantastic service from Waiter "John" They were attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We were a group of 10 with 6 children and we all had a lovely lunch. We had to split into 2 booths downstairs as no tables large enough and you can't make bookings. Service was fast and staff were friendly. Food was amazing as always.

John was awesome with his service

Went in for dinner last night with my husband and 2 kids, as we hadn’t tried this Saravanan bhawan before. We were seated promptly, place was done up well and was busy. We ordered and food started coming in fairly quickly. Taste wasn’t great. Cauliflower Manchurian was soggy and mushy. Soggiest Masala dosa I have had. Taste was average but we were hungry. The worst part was - there was like 2 spoon of channa with the a large channa bhatura and a small cup of sambar with a big ghee roast. Now we had to ask them for some additional sides. We asked 3 separate people for some sambar, but no one bothers to bring it for you. You keep looking at them, and they will walk past you. My son waiting a good 10 mins for that watery sambar, after asking 3 people and finally getting a bit upset. No one even bothered to apologies. We pay for food, it’s not free charity. Customer service is poor. Better off eating at the temple where people serve food with more respect. Really disappointed to be treated like that. Never ever going there again.

Jaffel Raja was incredibly attentive to the service. Also the food was delicious!

Good please for authentication Indian brakefast

Jassim and muthu the manager were extremely helpful, excellent service and great food

I had an amazing Experience at Saravana bhavan in Eastham.The food was amazing especially Kothu parotta. The Special Shoutout to JOHN Who went above and beyond to make our evening enjoyable. Thanks John

Delicious food. Nice service from Jassim

The food was delicious and jasin service is really great

Sometime over crowded otherwise nice place to have south Indosn food. We liked mini idlis with hot sambhar. They also have north Indian food but that has a touch of south Indian taste.

We are very happy with Jassim service and other saff also very good .

I recently dined at Saravannah B and had an exceptional experience! From the moment I walked in, the staff (John) was incredibly welcoming and attentive. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. Service was prompt and friendly, with our server (John) checking in regularly to ensure I had everything I needed. The overall experience was fantastic, and I can't wait to return. Thank you John for your service.

One of the best Indian restaurants in London. Awesome Samosa, Dosa and Chana Batura. My favorite so far is palak dosa and masala dosa. Masala chai is good too. Jassim and all other staffs served us well.

Service was exceptional. Jason was fantastic and looked after us very well. He had a great customer focus and friendly attitude

Thank you very much to all from manager to kitchen staff /floor staff /cleaning staff This is my favourite place 🙏

Jassim provided us a very wonderful service and the food was amazing as always

Had a lovely meal here, excellent food and service from Jassim. Love the flavours and tried a classic lassi for the first time, and it was delish, recommend.

Jassim was an excellent server and we really enjoyed the quick service .

Very nice customer service with Anjana and team.

We served by John and Anjana, this is not a first time here ‘ were regularly once or twice a week visit here , we love saravana bavan and there food in East Ham branch but I’m not recommended ilford branch because I have a couple of experiences so I do recommend East Ham branch

The beetroot tosai was today's Valentines Special n it was awesome 👌. My husband n I are regulars here n the staff n manager Muthu are just friendly n make you feel at ease. The food is simply awesome n tasty. John, Prithika, Anju are just simply amazing with their great personality ❤ 😍.