New York City Meetups

Pheta Ande · Oct 2nd, 2006, 06:01

Looking forward to being there. Where ever there may be!

laughingbuddha · Oct 2nd, 2006, 06:56

Same here. Will be there at any location in Manhattan

nadreg · Oct 2nd, 2006, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycank

Not too impressed with HCC. Sarvanas on 26th & Lex or Dimple on 30th between 5th & Bwy ???

Hmm... haven't heard of either of those. I'll see if I can dig up some reviews on the internet.

Merchant · Oct 2nd, 2006, 10:01

Sarvanas is good. I go there from time to time.

craztravel · Oct 2nd, 2006, 10:29

Both Sarvanas and dimple are inexpensive, vegetarian and

good.

Sarvanas is from Tamilnadu and excellent Dosas, idlis,

Utthapams and chutnis. Also south indian thalis. I do not

remember, if they have north indian veg. food.

I have been to Dimple in Islin, New Jerser a number of times.

As I understand NY Dimplke is also owned by the same people.

They serve different varieties of Bombay street food, dosas,

idlis, chinese, north indian etc. Very interesting experience,

particularly, many dishes are small and can/should be shared

to enjoy . Wish I could come but ------

Enjoy and good luck.

No drinks there. Call if they allow BYOB.

DIPAK

Merchant · Oct 2nd, 2006, 11:55

Saranavas serves beer.

Nick-H · Oct 2nd, 2006, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by craztravel

Sarvanas is from Tamilnadu and excellent Dosas, idlis, Utthapams and chutnis. Also south indian thalis. I do not remember, if they have north indian veg. food.

Do you mean Saravanah Bhavan? A Chennai restaurant chain that has a number of branches overseas...

Merchant · Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:28

Yes, it's the same company.

jenk · Oct 2nd, 2006, 22:20

The NY restaurant is part of the Chennai chain and is spelled SARAVANAAS. Its at 81 Lexington Ave, Ive only dipped in once - a limited menu, but more than just iddlis dosas and thali. some great items on that thali, a young south asian clientele.

Im fond of Dimple too. In addition to their buffet lunch (which Ive never sampled) They have a big menu including lots of gujarati vegetable specialties and snacks, south indian stuff from dosas to delicious curd rice.

nadreg · Oct 2nd, 2006, 22:48

Saravanaas it is then! I did some research, and found this article in the NY Times:

http://events.nytimes.com/2005/08/17...d71562&ei=5070

Let's plan on meeting there on 10/7 at 12:30pm. The address is 81 Lexington Avenue (26th Street); (212) 679-0204.

How's that for everyone?

nycank · Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadreg

Saravanaas it is then! I did some research, and found this article in the NY Times:

http://events.nytimes.com/2005/08/17...d71562&ei=5070

Let's plan on meeting there on 10/7 at 12:30pm. The address is 81 Lexington Avenue (26th Street); (212) 679-0204.

How's that for everyone?

I think one has to make advanced reservation on weekends during Lunch time because they tend to get crowded pretty fast.

Also keep in mind there is a "Sarvanas Bhavan" on 27th; which is not what we are looking for

Rothrock · Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:36

I will be there. (And it is close to good paan so that is a good choice!)

laughingbuddha · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:12

Ahhhhh, good paan. Haven't had one in a while. Even more reasons to be there!

Pheta Ande · Oct 3rd, 2006, 06:45

Gotta love the Paan!
See you all there!

nycank · Oct 4th, 2006, 04:21

Confirmed. What is the logistics ? How,when etc.

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Oct 2nd, 2006, 06:01	#31
Pheta Ande Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 107	Looking forward to being there. Where ever there may be!

Oct 2nd, 2006, 06:56	#32
laughingbuddha Not laughing anymore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: in the jungle Posts: 43	Same here. Will be there at any location in Manhattan

Oct 2nd, 2006, 10:01	#34
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,211	Sarvanas is good. I go there from time to time.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 10:29	#35
craztravel Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: usa Posts: 71	Both Sarvanas and dimple are inexpensive, vegetarian and good. Sarvanas is from Tamilnadu and excellent Dosas, idlis, Utthapams and chutnis. Also south indian thalis. I do not remember, if they have north indian veg. food. I have been to Dimple in Islin, New Jerser a number of times. As I understand NY Dimplke is also owned by the same people. They serve different varieties of Bombay street food, dosas, idlis, chinese, north indian etc. Very interesting experience, particularly, many dishes are small and can/should be shared to enjoy . Wish I could come but ------ Enjoy and good luck. No drinks there. Call if they allow BYOB. DIPAK

Oct 2nd, 2006, 11:55	#36
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,211	Saranavas serves beer.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:28	#38
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,211	Yes, it's the same company.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 22:20	#39
jenk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 106	The NY restaurant is part of the Chennai chain and is spelled SARAVANAAS. Its at 81 Lexington Ave, Ive only dipped in once - a limited menu, but more than just iddlis dosas and thali. some great items on that thali, a young south asian clientele. Im fond of Dimple too. In addition to their buffet lunch (which Ive never sampled) They have a big menu including lots of gujarati vegetable specialties and snacks, south indian stuff from dosas to delicious curd rice.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 22:48	#40
nadreg Administrator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY, USA Posts: 2,137	Saravanaas it is then! I did some research, and found this article in the NY Times: http://events.nytimes.com/2005/08/17...d71562&ei=5070 Let's plan on meeting there on 10/7 at 12:30pm. The address is 81 Lexington Avenue (26th Street); (212) 679-0204. How's that for everyone?

Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:36	#42
Rothrock Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 97	I will be there. (And it is close to good paan so that is a good choice!)

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:12	#43
laughingbuddha Not laughing anymore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: in the jungle Posts: 43	Ahhhhh, good paan. Haven't had one in a while. Even more reasons to be there!

Oct 3rd, 2006, 06:45	#44
Pheta Ande Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 107	Gotta love the Paan! See you all there!

Oct 4th, 2006, 04:21	#45
nycank Clueless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 1,301	Confirmed. What is the logistics ? How,when etc.