Sai Saravana Bhavan – Herndon’s Best ToGo Indian Vegetarian Restaurant

Inside Lotte Market, 490 Elden St, Herndon
(703) 817-2214

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Customers' Favorites

Executive Lunch 2 Pongal Vada Idly
S2B Sambar Mini Idli 16 Nos
Paneer Tikka Masala
Pineapple Kesari
Cauliflower 65
Combo Platter
Samosa Chaat
Sambar Idli
Masala Dosa
Malai Kofta

Menu

Beverages
Mango lassi

Godavari coastal cuisine
Gongura vankaya koora
Andra pradesh special-chillies break the sourness of gongura leaves in a rich curry sauce. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Bendi pulusu
Tender okra, onion, tomato, and masala curry cooked with south indian style herbs and spices. served with rice. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Gutti vankaya koora
South indian eggplant cooked in special sesame and peanut spicy sauce. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Mirchi ka salan
Homemade peanut curry in a shallow wide flat bottomed handi & with low fire. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.

Soup
S2b rasam soup
A traditional south indian sour and spicy soup.
Corn soup
Sweet corn cream flavored with herbs and spices.

Indian breads
Plain naan
Punjabi bread baked in clay oven.
Butter naan
Punjabi bread baked in a clay oven and brushed with butter.
Pulka (2 pcs)
Thin wheat flour bread.
Chapati (2 pcs)
Thin wheat flour bread.
Garlic naan
Naan touched with fresh garlic and herbs baked in tandoori oven.
Chapati 2 pieces
Thin wheat floor bread

Delight chaat
Samosa chaat
Samosa topped with chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices served with sweet yogurt, tamarind, and mint sauce.
Veg cutlet chana chaat
Delhi street food chat recipe with seasoned potato cutlet, chickpea masala, various chutneys, and spices.
Papdi chaat
Special chips spiced to your taste: served with lentils. potatoes and topped with yogurt and tamarind sauce.

No Onion / Garlic Entrees
Aloo pepper fry
Cut potatoes, lightly fried, seasoned with fresh herbs, and pepper. no onion and no garlic.
Special vegetable curry
The assortment of vegetables cooked in special gravy. no onion and no garlic.
Paneer bhurji
Scrambled indian cottage cheese (paneer) cooked in indian spices, aromatics, tomatoes, and green peas. no onion and no garlic.
Bendi fry
Tender okra cooked with spices and then deep-fried. no onion and no garlic.
Dal tadka
Lentil simmered for hours including herbs and spices. no onion and no garlic.
Paneer curry
Cottage cheese cooked with rich butter gravy. no onion and no garlic.

Executive lunch combo
Executive Lunch 1 (Biriyani, Parotta (1) , Kurma Raita)
(veg biriyani, parota, kurma , raita)
Executive Lunch 6(Tamarind Rice(16 oz), Curd Rice (8oz), Veg Pakora (small))
(tarmarind rice, curd rice, veg pakora, pickel)
Executive Lunch 7 (Biriyani, Chappati (1) , Kurma Raita)
(veg biriyani, chapatti, kurma, raita)
Executive Lunch 5(Bisebellabath (16 oz) , Chapati (2), Kurma (8oz))
(bisebellabath, chapati, kurma, pickel, papad)
Executive Lunch 2 (Pongal, Vada, Idly)
(pongal, vada, idli, sambar, chutney)
Executive Lunch 4(Fried Noodles (16 oz) , Gopi Manchurian (8oz))
(veg fried noodles, cauliflower manchurian)
Executive Lunch 3 (Rava Kichadi, Medhu Vada, Chapati (1))
(rava kichadi, vada, chapati, sambar, kurma, chutney)

Tiffin (naavoorum)
Ney pongal
Madras specialty made from rice & lentil cooked to perfection with peppercorns, nuts, and house spices seasoned with ghee. served with varieties of chutney and sambar.
Idli 3 pieces
Popular south indian steamed rice lentil cakes served with varieties of chutney, sambar, and idlipodi.
Idli vada combo
Steamed rice and lentil donuts, served with varieties of chutney, sambar, and idli powder.
Ney pongal vadai
Ghee pongal & medhu vada served with varieties of chutney and sambar.
S2b sambar idli
Small idlis soaked in sambar topped with ghee and cilantro.
Ney podi idli
Minilidli with lentils powder served with ghee.

Parotta special
S2b spl parotta with chennai veg kurma
Freshly made south indian multi-layered flatbread with vegetable kurma
Chennai kothu parotta with veg kurma
A popular street food from chennai made with minced layered flat bread sautéed with vegetables, green chillies & cheff spl spices – served with vegetable kurma

Appetizer (pasi thoondum)
Special samosa 3 pieces
3 pieces crispy flaky crust stuffed with potatoes and peas.
Masala vada 3 pieces
South indian deep fried snack made with lentils, onions, and traditional spices.
Medhu vadai 3 pieces
Crispy deep-fried south indian lentil doughnut served with varieties of chutney and sambar.
Onion pakoda
Deep-fried juliennes of onion mixed with besan flour and indian house spices.
Pala kura vada
South indian deep fried snack made with chopped spinach, lentils, onions, and traditional spices.
Mix veg pakora
Deep-fried juliennes of vegetables mixed with besan flour and indian spices.
Mirchi bajji
Mirchi coated with besan flour blended with traditional spices and deep fried, served with chutneys.
Punugulu
Deep-fried dumpling made with lentil batter and peppercorn.
S2b combo-samosa, cut mirchi, and vada
Three kinds of flour prepared with 3 types of indian spice blend, fried, and served.
S2b sambar vadai
South indian lentil doughnut soaked in sambar garnished with chopped onions and cilantro.
Potato bajji 4 pieces
Potato coated with besan flour blended with traditional spices and deep fried, served with chutneys.
Valaika bajji
Valaika coated with besan flour blended with traditional spices and deep fried, served with chutneys.
Onion bajji 4 pieces
Onion coated with besan flour blended with traditional spices and deep fried served with chutneys.

Indo-chinese singapore special
Choice of chillies cauliflower
Chinese creation with choice of above options stir-fried with capsicum, onion and tantalizing chinese spices.
S2b veg fried rice
Chef preparation made from steamed rice cooked with choice of above option garnished with scallions.
Choice of chilies potato
Chinese creation with choice of above options stir-fried with capsicum, onion and tantalizing chinese spices.
Choice of manchurian potato
Indo chinese creation cooked in spicy manchurian sauce
Choice of chilies panner
Chinese creation with choice of above options stir-fried with capsicum, onion and tantalizing chinese spices.
Chilly paratha
Diced layered flatbread sauteed with onions, bell peppers, and chili sauce.
S2b vegetable noodle
Chef preparation made from steamed noodles cooked with choice of vegetables garnished with scallions
Choice of chilies baby corn
Chinese creation with stir - fried with capsicum, onion and tantalizing chinese spices
Choice of manchurian cauliflower
Indo chinese creation cooked in spicy manchurian sauce.

Desserts (thiththikuthe)
Mango Kesari
Dessert made with semolina, Mango, and sugar.
Pineapple kesari
Dessert made with semolina, pineapple, and sugar.
Gulab jamun
Deep-fried sweet dumplings stewed in sugar syrup.
Daily special dessert

Choice of 65
Cauliflower 65
Marinated in the traditional spice blend and deep-fried to perfection.
Potato 65
Marinated in the traditional spice blend and deep-fried to perfection.
Aloo bonda
Deep-fried savory snack stuffed with potato spices mixtures.
Paneer 65
Marinated in the traditional spice blend and deep-fried to perfection.

S2B Special Thali (Fri, Sat and Sun only)
S2B Special Thali (Fri, Sat and Sun only)
12 items. steamed rice & day of the rice, poriyal, sambar, rasam, kara kozhambu, kuttu, kurma, chapathi, sweet, pikkle, appalam.

Rush lunch from 10.30 am to 3pm everyday
Rush lunch from 10.30 am to 3pm everyday
Vegtable briyani, 1 chennai parotta multi layered, vegetable kurma, raitha.

Arusuvai dosa's
Chettinadu uthappam
South indian soli pancake made of rice and lentil topped small onion with garnished chettinad powder.
Kal dosa
Authentic south indian thick crepe made of rice and lentil.
Nutella (chocolate) dosa
Paneer-pattani dosa (kid's special)
Classic indian thin crepe made of rice, lentil, and green peas filled with shredded cottage cheese.
Cheese dosa
Mushroom pattani dosai
Classic indian thin crepe made of rice, lentil, and green peas filled with mushroom.
Mysore masala dosa
Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, spread with mysore pastes stuffed with seasoned potato masala.
Mint dosa
Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, garnished with mint paste
Plain dosa
South indian thin crepe made of tice and tent.
Onion uthappam
South indian soft pancake made of rice and lentil with chopped onions
Onion rava dosa
Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions
Podi dosa
Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil garnished with spicy powder.
Onion dosa
Crispy crepe made with rice, lentil, and stuffed with onions.
Rava dosa
Thin crepe from the cream of wheat and rice crepe.
Karam masala dosa
South indian thin crepe made of rice, lentil spread with spicy house chutney and filled with seasoned potato masala.
Malli dosa
Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, garnished with cilantro paste
Podi masala dosa
South indian thin crispy crepe made with rice lentil, stuffed with seasoned potato, and garnished with spicy powder.
Pesarattu
Whole moong dal and rice crepe topped with onion and chilies.
Chennai set dosa vada curry
South indian soft yellow crepe made of rice, lentils & seasonings - served with chettinadu special tasty lentil curry
Masala dosa
Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with seasoned potato masala.
Rava masala dosa
Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions and stuffed with potatoes
Veg uthappam
South indian soft pancake made of rice and lentil with chopped mixed vegetables.
Spring dosa
Classic south indian thin crepe made of rice and lentil filled with mixed vegetables shredded paneer (cut in pieces).
Ney dosa
Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil garnished with ghee.
Pesarattu upma
Whole moong dal and rice crepe topped with onion, chilies, and upma.

Entrees cauvery coastal cuisine
Kola urundai kuzhambu
South indian sour based tangy curry cooked with lentil dumpling, onions, and tomatoes. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Vathal kozhambu
South indian sour based tangy curry cooked with dried turkey berries (sundakaaivathal & manatakkalivathal), onions, and tomatoes. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Karaikudi karivembupoodu kuzhambu
South indian sour based tangy curry cooked with whole garlic, onions, curry leaves, and tomatoes. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Malabar mushroom curry
South indian tamarind based tangy curry cooked with lentil dumpling, onions, and tomatoes. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Ealney katharika kuzhambu
Sour based tangy curry cooked with marinated eggplant, onions, and tomatoes. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Poodu milagu kuzhambu
South indian sour based tangy curry cooked perfection with peppercorns whole garlic, onions, curry leaves, and tomatoes. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Karaikudi mushroom curry
Chettinad style preparation with mushroom, onions, and traditional spices. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Cholanadu kadappa

Ganga coastal cuisine
Kadai paneer
Cottage cheese cubes tossed with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a flavorful indian masala base. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Methi Malai Paneer
Shredded cottage cheese and fenugreek leaves, cooked with mild spices in a rich creamy gravy. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Malai kofta
Cottage cheese mixed vegetable dumplings simmered in a rich creamy sauce. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Navratan korma
Traditional north indian dish cooked with mixed vegetables with cottage cheese, and nuts, in a rich creamy gourmet sauce. served with steamed rice.note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Paneer butter masala
Cottage cheese cooked with spices in a delicious creamy sauce. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Methi matar paneer masala
Shredded cottage cheese, fenugreek leaves, and green peas cooked with mild spices in a rich creamy gravy. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Dal tadka
Lentil simmered for hours with herbs including garlic. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Chana masala
Popular north indian curry made with chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, and house spices. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Paneer tikka masala
Cottage cheese cooked in light creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers and onion sauce. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Palak paneer
Spinach and cheese cooked with tomatoes, onion, and indian spices. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Aloo matar korma
Cubes of fried potato and green peas sauteed in a flavorful indian sauce. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Bhindi fry
Tender okra cooked with onions, spices, and then deep-fried. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Mushroom kadai masala
Tossed mushroom with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a flavorful indian masala base. served with steamed rice. please note that no modifications can be accommodated.

Family sized meal package
9 delightful different items suitable for 4 adults
9 delightful different items suitable for 4 adults soup, appetizer, indo chinese, curry, rice, 4 nos chapati, kurma, sambar & dessert

S2b specials most popular south indian rice dishes
Tamarind rice
Authentic south indian lunch box rice recipes
Lemon rice
Authentic south indian lunch box rice recipes.
Bisibele - bhath
Authentic south indian lunch box rice recipes
Vegetable paulao
Aromatic & flavorful recipe made from royal basmati rice cooked with whole spices tempered in ghee.
Vegetable biryani
South indian royal basmati rice cooked with a mix of vegetables and aromatic spices cooked under dum.
Vegetable pualo panner peas
Aromatic & flavorful recipe made from royal basmati rice cooked with panner & peas with whole spices tempered in ghee.
Curd rice
Authentic south indian lunch box rice recipes.
Jeera rice
Royal basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds, whole spices, and ghee.

Combo tiffin (grandma recipe) (kootanchoru)
S2b mini tiffin
Ney pongal, idly, medhu vada, and sweet
Rava kichadi
Vegetable kuruma and coconut chutney
S2b mini tiffin
Rava kichadi, idly, medhu vada, and sweet
Chapati (3 no's)
Aloo masala or chana masala or veg korma
Poori-masala
Aloo masala or chana masala or veg korma

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Recent Reviews

I had a really good experience!
The restaurant has a beautiful ambience with a very spacious and modern setup. The interiors look elegant with comfortable seating, warm lighting, and neatly arranged tables, which makes the dining experience feel premium and relaxing. It’s also conveniently located, just around 20 minutes from IAD airport, which is a big plus for travelers.

We ordered the Saravana Special Meal, Medu Vada, and Masala Tea. The...
May 2026
Visited on May 16, 2026 around 8:30 PM. Good ambience and quick service. However, I do have few concerns. the food qty was quite small. Prices seemed high compared to other places. For example, at Biryani Grill, Ashburn, the portions are larger adn prices are more reasonable. The taste was decent though not particularly outstanding. Service quality was ok overall. One thing I noticed was that the vada batter seemed almost gone/borderline spoiled. Since it is summer, batter can...
May 2026
My recent experience at this restaurant was great. I ordered the thali and sweet, and also received complimentary chai. Their food feels truly authentic, and I really liked it. The staff at the counter were very kind and helpful. I’ll definitely visit again.
May 2026

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Sai Saravana Bhavan – Herndon’s Best ToGo Indian Vegetarian Restaurant

Inside Lotte Market, 490 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 817-2214