Sri Vasantha Bhavan

This South Indian restaurant was our Dad's go to during his stay in Dublin. The best aspect about this place is that they actually understand the concept of mild spice -- everything we tried was very tasty but not full of spice! We sampled the mini tiffin thali which came with a small masala dosa, chutney/sambar, medhu vadai, upma, pongal & kesari (sweet). Everything was flavorful; the dosa was especially tasty (which means it was good quality batter). Medhu vadai was also very authentic. They def have a South Indian chef. Ambience was serene, esp. on a Saturday morning. Staff were great. Our only qualm was that everything could have been heated even more thoroughly.... It was warm but South Indian food is best eaten super hot! All in all, this restaurant is a keeper on our list. The next time we will try the South Indian lunch thali :)

Very tasty food. Fast prep and clean place. Good to go with kids. Some food items are spicy so make sure you ask as per taste. People were very quite a a friendly.

food & service - I would like to give 5 stars. tried puri, chola, aloo and kurma. it was very tasty. above all very good service by the owner & servers in the restaurant.

The food here is fresh and delicious! And i loved the tribute to International Women's Day where you provide free breakfast every Friday for the month of March! Will definitely be back!

Food is delicious. Dosa is good . Coffee is very good. Pongal is worth praising, Service is also good.

Pongal is worth praising. Dosas are also good . Coffee is also nice . Service is great .

Good for vegetarians. Good options. Dosa are bit roasted tell them up front if you don't like hard roasted dosas like me. Ambience is okay, regular Indian fast food type. Food is good. I don't say wow but won't disappoint when you are real hungry. Parking is a bit challenging though!!

The dosa here is just so good. Especially the madras masala and the rava dosa. We also loved the paniyaram. Practically inhaled them. The ambiance is lovely and the owner and the servers are very attentive and kind. Highly recommend!

Their dosa's are legit. So far I've had the spring dosa and podi masala dosa, and both were tasty, crispy, and thin

Great authentic South Indian food! Personal favorite is the mysore masala dosa but all are good options. Weekly breakfast spot for me and my family. The people are great and food comes fast. Nice quiet spot.

I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the food that I had at this divine restaurant, because it was too good!! The rice was incredibly fluffy, the masala dosa was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and their idli was to die for! Everything was an explosion of rich and creamy flavors. I will absolutely be coming back here, the best south indian food I've ever had!

Delicious food and very prompt, courteous service. Very neat and clean place. Parking available at front and rear.

AMAZING catered food. Quality, ease of order placement and smooth/timely delivery were ALL top notch! Order extra rotis/puris for catered events, they are extremely generous with portion sizes for curries. Make sure you order to-go boxes for your guests to take the delicious leftovers home. You have to mention - NO ONION and GARLIC if you want saatvic food. Guests were left full and satisfied, we are very pleased with Vasanta Bhavan.

Great stuff especially dosas and south Indian fare. Loved filter coffee also. Nothing fancy but quality food.

Love the Upma here. I would have it everyday if I could. Food in general is good, not salty or oily. I also love the masala chai and filter coffee here. It's low key, but the value from the prices offset the bare bones ambiance of the place. Service is also very quick, not unlike South Indian restaurants you're used to back in India.

Great place for vegetarians. Loved their rava dosa and vegetable biriyani. Lots of varieties to choose from. Ambience was good as well. Service was quick too. 5 stars.

Catered a party recently from here - it was a smashing success! We did a live dosa station, which was delicious and a hit with our guests. We did some appetizers and dessert as well. The crowd favorite (and mine) was the podhi idli. Been there otherwise too, and the food is great, and good prices too. The manager, Mani, was very professional and helpful to deal with for the catering. Highly recommend!

Food is excellent and hospitality is wonderful The way they serve and greet is very well, Tiffen items are served hot and made fresh after order with minimal wait time . Huge fan of their karuveppillai podi Keema idly and puri masala Idlies are super soft and dosas are ultra crispy

Best dosa I've had in the Dublin/Pleasanton area so far. The Podi masala dosa is very good as is the ghee pongal.

We had Medu Vada from Vasantha Bhavan at one of our friend's party (live counter) and it was amazing (didn't had onion and garlic) so we went to have dinner at Vasantha Bhavan from Fremont, CA, Clean and good place for family lunch and dinner, very friendly staff (esp. 2 young guys at the counter and Mani). We ordered Combo (idly + vada), Idly Manchurian, Madurai Malli Dosa, Pizza Uthappam and Thali. Idly Manchurian was crispy, dosas were tasty and thali was best! It was first time we had south Indian curries (dosa idly uthappam is common). Thanks to the server (Mani) who actually explained all the curries in thali! We were full else would have tried filter coffee, probably something for next visit. Highly recommend this place for lunch dinner and catering!

Food so good you want to live at this eatery! Rava Masala Dosa the best ever had. Asked and receive condiment refills no problem. Vegan friendly, vegetarian!!.

Got the cauliflower Manchurian appetizer, two masala dosas and a chai! Food was great, they got busy after we got there so don't be shy to ask for more water or Togo containers, you pay at the front after your dining so don't expect a check to be dropped off! Will be back for dosas and the cauli dish! A 100% vegetarian restaurant which is great since my fiancé is a vegetarian, don't miss meat forsure when dining here!

We did a takeout of dosa, idli, vada and everything tasted really good and fresh. Sambhar and chutneys were well done too. Vada was crispy on the outside and soft inside without being oily at all and idlis were very soft and fluffy.

We ordered idli, rava dosa, paniyaram, masala dosa, medu vada sand filter coffee. Idli, paniyaram and filter coffee were really good. Dosas were average but medu vada seemed to be a little undercooked. Staff was very courteous and polite. They even accommodated a request for mini masala dosa instead of regular dosa! Restrooms were clean.

You must visit this restaurant if you love dosa!! I was on a hunt to find a good dosa place and I feel like this place is a hidden gem. Every time I eat their the food taste so delicious and fresh! Their service has been good all the time. Highly recommend this place!

**Giveaway Alert** Sri Vasantha Bhavan is celebrating Women's History Month this March. Friday breakfast is FREE for all women and 20% off on all menu items during weekdays! We visited for Sunday brunch and discovered this offer. Food was exceptionally good, with a wide variety of items on the after-breakfast menu starting from 11.30 am. -> In Dosas we tried Onion Rava Dosa, Ghee Roast Dosa and Gongura Spicy Dosa. All recommended. Loved the crispiness and size of the offerings. -> Gongura Dosa has a layer of green paste generously smeared inside, which is a bit salty. Check with them before you order. Otherwise, delicious if you want to try something different! -> Kaima Idly was another interesting find. These are fried idly pieces sautèd in a tomato gravy with onions and capsicum pieces. Served with dahi raita to balance the spicyness. Give it a try. -> Thali was one of the best we tried. Every item was cooked to perfection and left us licking our fingers. -> Don't miss the delicious filter coffee served in beautiful looking glasses. -> Chutneys and Sambhar have a very inviting taste. We got a chance to chat with the owner, and we absolutely loved his dedication to serve the customers. The food quality has improved a lot compared to the covid phase. I very much recommend visiting this restaurant. Check out the posted pictures and reels on my Instagram page @veggie_central

Excellent everyday tiffin place is our verdict. Mango lassi was freshly made and had that special gratifying touch. Paniyaram was little better than good. Dosa and tiffin was excellent as well. Service is slow and considerate. It is meant to be an easy going place so have service 4 stars. Well spaced well lit clean place.

The Gobi Manchurian is the best I’ve ever had, and their selection of South Indian food - including a great selection of Dosas - was really good. Highly recommended

We got the spicy Andhra Dosa and the special Thali. They were both really awesome. I love super spicy food and the dosa hit the spot perfectly. The staff is really friendly and helpful. Super recommend this place 👍🏼

Food taste - Home made South Indian food. simple delicious tasty food. Filter coffee - must try! Portion - more than sufficient Staff - very kind, friendly, and accommodative

Quite a nice place to a have decent vegetarian lunch. Enjoyed the mini tiffin. Pongal was average, Dosa was good. Poori and khorma was tasted good. Thali was very filling. Filter coffee was ok.

The food was very tasty and reminded of the road trips back home. Eating wonderful South Indian food with beautiful conversations. The poori was light and fluffy. Dosa was fresh and tasty. Coffee - very good filter coffee. Overall a wonderful experience.

Delicious food, a serene setting for those seeking tranquility, and the ideal blend of excellent cuisine, a calm atmosphere, and 90s music