Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel (703) 218-4182
For the last 9 years, Saravana Palace has been serving up Southern vegetarian food to a crowd that flocks here. They do not take reservations or serve alcohol. Their decor is shabby. So, it is abundantly clear that the main attraction here is THE FOOD.
When the seven of us arrived on a Saturday to partake in Saravana's famous lunch buffet, we were greeted by several courteous waiters, who took excellent care of us for the duration of our meal. They brought countless plates of potato-stuffed Dosas, which are fermented crepes made of rice batter. They kept our water glasses filled. They also were visibly on hand to answer any questions and clean up any spills.
Food does not disappoint, either. The three huge buffet stations offer something for everyone. Various dips for the Dosa, that can double up as soups. There are lots of bread options; a variety of fried things like fried chillies, and of course, veggies, veggies, veggies. The spice level is medium-high overall, but it is easy to tone it down with a wide range of carbs (different rices, breads, etc) for those who are less spice-tolerant or have dietary restrictions. The dessert station is plentiful, with delightful options for those who have a sweet tooth, and even those like me, who do not.
This place is as authentic as it gets for Southern Indian Vegetarian Buffets, judging by the overwhelmingly Indian clientele here. A great price of only $10.95 +tax for a weekend lunch buffet is a small price to pay for such a great feast.
Located in a small shopping strip with plenty of parking
Large clean, though run down, dining room that accommodates any size-groups
Booth seating for small parties
Wide assortment of veggies with or without sauces and lots of other delicacies
Dosa dips / soups and lots of carb options
Each Dosa is stuffed with potatoes
First buffet round!
Second buffet round!
Final buffet round!
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