Malgudi - The Savera

K M ASHWIN Kumar 16 months ago

This restaurant ambience is good and the set up starts with an astrologer at the entrance. Entire setup gives a ancient vibe with swings and bells hanging on the interiors. The serving team wears a ln authentic uniform.

Venu Gopal Nair 19 months ago

Malgudi has a clear South Indian character, down to the astrologer sitting cross legged at the entrance.

The furniture inside is Indian and a couple of large swings as soon as you enter gives people waiting the chance to sit and rock away gently.

Mirrors on all the walls add to the sense of space. It is almost octagonal, with large bright paintings of the folk arts distributed across the interior.

We settled in for a light dinner - Aapams and vegetarian stew with a round of Vazhapoo (banana flower florets) vadas. They taste a lot like the lentil vadas, with a slight difference in the flavor.

Waiters are dressed in traditional attire and service is unobtrusive. There is a wide variety of fish and chicken dishes on the menu.

Prices are on the higher side but they have a clientele of regulars who have their own set of favorites. The food is definitely spicy - that's almost a given at Indian restaurants and this one explores dishes from each of the South Indian states.

Malgudi is the mythical village from author RK Narayan's well-loved books. However, there's nothing rural about this place in the middle of the metropolis. Even if there are props to create the illusion.

Pavithra Suresh 17 months ago

Had authentic south indian meal here. Enjoyed the company of my unversity buddies as I relished the உருண்டை குழம்பு!! Loved the முருங்கை சார் சூப்! The ambience was apt and service was good.

The lazy afternoon for a relaxing lunch do drop by and enjoy the taste of South India!