What to order at Saravanaa Bhavan

Must order
A paper-crisp masala dosa with sambar and all three chutneys
Editor tip
The Bahnhofsviertel branch of the Chennai chain fills with homesick regulars at lunch; go before 12:30 or after 14:00.
CuisineSouth Indian
Price€€
Neighborhoodbahnhofsviertel
HoursDaily 09:00-22:30
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Must order: A paper-crisp masala dosa with sambar and all three chutneys

Tip: The Bahnhofsviertel branch of the Chennai chain fills with homesick regulars at lunch; go before 12:30 or after 14:00.

Location

Address: Kaiserstraße 68, 60329 Frankfurt am Main

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Im Herzen Afrikas serves Eritrean injera platters on Gutleutstraße in Frankfurt, eaten by hand at shared tables in a sand-floored dining room.

Order: A mixed injera platter for two, scooped by hand, with honey wine

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