The short answer
Saravana Bhavan (Bangsar): what visitors should know first
A reliable-looking choice if you are staying near Bangsar and want a South Indian vegetarian meal in a branch of a known Indian chain. Confirm onion, ghee and egg questions on the day.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Saravana Bhavan (Bangsar) facts at a glance
- Location
- 52 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar
- Dining style
- Casual South Indian vegetarian chain branch
- Price signal
- Not listed in our source; sets cost more than Brickfields cafes
- Signature order
- Try: a lunch set with curd rice
- Good for
- Familiar South Indian meals in Bangsar
Why it matters
Why Saravana Bhavan (Bangsar) is worth your time
Many Indian visitors know Saravana Bhavan from home, and finding a branch in Bangsar gives a familiar South Indian menu away from the busy tourist centre. That is useful for families staying in the Bangsar area or visiting relatives, because the restaurant is open from breakfast to late evening.
It is also a practical fallback for older travellers: a set meal with rice, breads and curries is predictable, and curd rice is a gentle end to a meal in hot weather. Our evidence for this specific branch is one published guide, so confirm the hours and any diet question when you call.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Lunch and dinner sets
Sets pair rice or biryani rice with vegetable sides.
- 02
Curd rice
The guide notes it is made with the restaurant's own yoghurt.
- 03
Long hours
The guide lists service from 08:30 to 23:00 daily.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
This branch is at 52 Jalan Maarof in Bangsar, the residential and cafe district south-west of the centre. A 2024 city guide lists it as open daily from 08:30 to 23:00. This is a different outlet from the Brickfields branch that Wikivoyage lists as all vegetarian, so confirm which branch you want before you set out.
The guide mentions lunch and dinner sets, some with biryani rice and vegetable sides, and curd rice made with the restaurant's own yoghurt. A set is the easy way to eat here: it brings rice, breads and several small dishes without the need to decide on each one. Add a dosa or idli if you want a lighter meal.
The guide does not state a diet policy for this branch, and so we have not applied a pure vegetarian tag. Travellers who avoid onion and garlic should ask staff, as a tour operator's guide says the chain keeps a separate Jain menu section, but we did not see the restaurant say so. Check before ordering.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm this is the Bangsar branch you want
- Ask about onion, garlic and ghee
- Call to check opening hours
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 52 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Bangsar is quieter than the city centre, but we have no confirmed information on steps or lifts at this branch. Ask when you call and take a taxi to the door.
- Tickets and access
- Open daily 08:30 to 23:00 per a 2024 city guide; walk in. Larger groups should call ahead.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Saravana Bhavan (Bangsar)
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Bangsar is quieter than the city centre, but we have no confirmed information on steps or lifts at this branch. Ask when you call and take a taxi to the door.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is this the same as the Brickfields branch?
No. This is on Jalan Maarof in Bangsar, and there is a separate branch in Brickfields.
Is it Jain?
We did not see the restaurant claim this, so ask staff about onion, garlic and root vegetables.
What are the opening hours?
A 2024 guide lists 08:30 to 23:00 daily. Confirm before visiting.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
