Hotel Saravana Bhavan
15 The Strand, Croydon NSW 2132
Indian restaurant · Sri Lankan restaurant
Opening hours
| Mon | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wed | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thu | 17:30–22:00 |
| Fri | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sat | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sun | 17:30–22:00 |
Menu
Mains - Lamb & Goat
- Lamb Vindaloo$35.90
Tender lamb simmered with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of hot spices for a fiery kick.
- Lamb Pepper Masala$35.90
Tender lamb simmered with black pepper, cinnamon, and coriander for a spicy, aromatic delight.
- Lamb And Spinach Curry$35.90
Tender lamb simmered with fresh spinach in a rich, flavorful curry. Garnished with fried onions.
- Okra Lamb$35.90
Tender lamb and okra, seasoned to perfection for a delightful fusion of flavors.
- Lamb Rogan Josh$35.90
Tender lamb simmered in a rich, tomato sauce with traditional spices and sundried onions. Sure to delight!
- Goat Varutha Curry$35.90
Goat curry with onions, garlic, pepper, and aromatic curry leaves for a rich, savory experience.
- Lamb Curry$35.90
Diced lamb cooked with fresh herbs and spices in an aromatic sauce.
- Lamb Korma$35.90
Tender lamb simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with coconut milk and dry nuts for a delightful taste.
- Goat Curry$35.90
Tender goat simmered in a rich curry sauce, offering a hearty and flavorful main course.
Entrée
- Sambar Vadai (2 Pieces)$21.90
Vegan. A remarkable South Indian savoury. Vadai floating in lentil stew and garnished with fresh coriander.
- Mixed Vegetarian Platter For Two$55.90
Vegetarian. A delightful vegetarian assortment perfect for two, featuring two samosas, two plain vadai, two masala vadai and two onion pakoras.
- Ulundu Vadai (2 Pieces)$17.90
Vegetarian. Savoury, lentil fritter donuts mixed with fresh herbs and deep-fried to perfection. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
- Onion Pakora (4 Pieces)$27.90
Vegan. Crispy onion fritters, a vegan delight, perfect for a savoury snack.
- Tandoori Style Lamb Chops (4 Pieces)$39.90
Tender, juicy lamb chops smoke roasted in the tandoor with a marinade of chillies, ginger, cloves and saffron.
- A Tandoori Feast! Mixed Platter For Two$59.90
A brilliant combination of two lamb chops, two pieces of chicken tikka, two seekh kebab and four garlic prawns. Sure to delight the taste buds!
- Samosa Chaat$21.90
Vegetarian. A smashed vegetarian samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, tamarind and date sauce, green chutney and black salt yogurt.
- Seekh Kebab (4 Pieces)$35.90
Juicy lamb kebabs made with a blend of spices and cooked in the tandoor, served in a set of four pieces for a delightful taste experience.
- Chicken Malai Kebab (4 Pieces)$35.90
Boneless chicken marinated and spiced with creamy cheese and roasted in the tandoor.
- Palak Patta Chaat$35.90
Vegetarian. Fresh English spinach coated in Besan flour and slightly fried until golden brwon. Topped with tamarind date and yogurt sauce.
- Chicken Samosa (2 Pieces)$18.90
Crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced chicken, mashed potato and green peas. A delightful savoury snack.
- Samosa (2 Pieces)$17.90
Vegetarian. Crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced vegetables, perfect for a savoury start.
- Chicken Tikka (4 Pieces)$35.90
Four pieces of tender chicken fillets marinated in spices and roasted in the tandoor, offering a burst of flavour in every bite.
- Curd Vadai (2 Pieces)$21.90
Vegetarian. Vadai soaked in fresh, homemade yoghurt and garnished with grated carrot and fresh coriander.
- Sizzling Garlic Prawns (8 Pieces)$35.90
Juicy fresh prawns slowly simmered in garlic sauce. Served sizzler style.
Dessert
- Gulab Jamun (2 Pieces)$9.90
Soft milk balls soaked in rose-flavoured sugar syrup, offering a sweet and delightful treat.
Mains - Chicken
- Chicken Curry$35.90
Tender chicken simmered with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices for a rich, flavorful curry.
- Butter Chicken$35.90
Tender, diced chicken cooked with chunky tomatoes in a silky, creamy sauce. An absolute must at hotel Saravana Bhavan! (Does not include rice).
- Chicken Korma$35.90
Tender chicken in a creamy sauce with cashews and green cardamom for a rich, aromatic delight.
- Chicken Tikka Masala$35.90
Tender tandoori chicken tikka in a rich tomato curry, marinated with garlic and ginger for a flavorful experience.
- Chicken Chettinadu$35.90
Spicy chicken thigh fillets simmered with pepper, curry leaves, and a rich onion sauce.
Dosai
- Cheese Dosai$29.90
Crispy dosai with melted cheese for a delightful twist on a classic south Indian favourite. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
- Chicken Dosai$29.90
Crispy dosai filled with tender chicken tikka and masala onions, offering a delightful fusion of flavours.
- Masala Dosai$27.90
Vegan. Crispy rice crepe filled with spiced potato, served with chutney and sambar for a flavourful experience. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
- Uttapam$27.90
Vegan. Vegan uttapam topped with fresh vegetables, offering a delightful blend of flavours in every bite. Select your toppings!
Deepak's Specials
- Hot Pepper Lamb Curry$37.90
Juicy diced l;AMB cooked with hot pepper tamarind and fresh coriander. Simmered gently and served with coconut sambal.
- Pepper Goat Curry$37.90
Tender goat pieces simmered in spicy masalas with fresh red chilies and pepper for a fiery kick.
- Tarkha Dal$37.90
Yellow split lentils fried with burnt red chili, cumin seeds, and garlic, served in a smoky sizzler style.
- Goat Masala With Tea Infusion$37.90
Goat pieces marinated in Sri Lankan spices, infused with black tea, and cooked to perfection.
- Sri-Lankan Tangy Lamb$37.90
Tender lamb diced and cooked with cinnamon, pepper, fresh coriander, and tangy tamarind.
- Slow Cooked Sri-Lankan Beef Curry$37.90
Diced tender beef cooked with cinnamon, black pepper, black cardamom and charred chili. Served with a Hot Chili sambal.
- Kerala Coconut Chicken Curry$37.90
Tender chicken thigh fillet simmered in a spicy coconut sauce for a rich, flavorful experience.
- Ceylon Beef Curry$37.90
Diced beef simmered with onion, garlic, and ginger in a blend of roasted exotic spices.
- Tikka Phaal Curry$37.90
Tender pieces of chicken fillets slowly roasted in tandoori oven then tossed in a tangy tomato-based sauce.
Rice
- Basmati Rice$5.90
Fragrant basmati rice, perfect as a side or base for your favourite dishes.
- Lemon Rice$21.90
Tangy rice dish with a zesty lemon flavour, enhanced by aromatic spices for a refreshing taste.
- Saffron Rice$6.90
Fragrant rice infused with saffron, offering a delicate aroma and vibrant color.
- Kashmiri Pulao$21.90
Aromatic saffron rice cooked with exotic spices and nuts.
- Curd Rice$21.90
Creamy rice mixed with curd, offering a refreshing and soothing taste.
- Tamarind Rice$21.90
Tangy rice dish infused with tamarind, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
Naans & Roti
- Pashwari Naan$9.90
Sweet naan filled with almonds, raisins, and coconut, offering a delightful blend of flavours in every bite.
- Roti$7.90
Soft, unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour, perfect for pairing with any curry or dish.
- Cheese And Garlic Naan$9.90
Soft naan infused with melted cheese and garlic, perfect for pairing with your favourite curry.
- Garlic Naan$7.90
Soft, leavened flatbread topped with minced garlic and coriander.
- Cheese Naan$8.90
Fluffy flatbread filled with melted cheese for a savoury delight.
- Keema Naan$9.90
Stuffed naan with seasoned keema, offering a savoury and satisfying bite.
- Plain Naan$7.90
Soft, fluffy flatbread perfect for pairing with your favourite curries or dishes.
- Masala Kulcha$9.90
Fluffy Kulcha filled with a blend of aromatic spices, perfect for pairing with your favourite curry.
Biryani
- Mutton Biryani$31.90
Basmati rice layered with mutton, and vegetables, infused with saffron and cumin for a rich, aromatic taste.
- Vegetable Biryani$29.90
Vegan. Aromatic basmati rice with saffron and cumin, layered with a medley of fresh vegetables.
- Chicken Biryani$31.90
Basmati rice layered with chicken and vegetables, infused with saffron and cumin for a rich, aromatic flavor.
- Lamb Biryani$31.90
Aromatic basmati rice layered with lamb chunks, and vegetables, infused with saffron and cumin.
Mains - Vegetarian and Vegan
- Paneer Butter Masala$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Paneer cheese cooked in a sikly smooth tomato sauce with soft butter cream. The butter chicken for vegetarians!
- Palak Paneer$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Cottage cheese cubes in a rich spinach sauce, offering a delightful blend of flavors.
- Dal Makhni$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Creamy black urad and red kidney beans simmered in a rich tomato curry.
- Vegetable Korma$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Seasonal vegetables simmered in a creamy cashew sauce, enhanced with mint and aromatic green spices.
- Eggplant Curry$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Diced eggplant cooked with red whole chillies, coconut and curry leaves. Flavoured with roasted jeera. Seriously good.
- Malai Kofta$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Grated cottage cheese, raisin potato and pea croquettes simmered in cashews and rich masala sauce.
- Matter Mushroom$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Green peas and mushrooms in a rich, creamy labadar sauce.
- Aloo Gobi$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Vegan delight with potatoes and cauliflower, seasoned with onion, tomato and aromatic spices for a comforting, flavourful experience.
- Aloo Baji$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Vegan potato dish with green peas, spring onions, coriander, and curry leaves for a fresh, aromatic flavour.
- Okra Baji$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Spiced okra, expertly prepared for a delightful taste experience.
- Pindi Choley$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Chickpeas simmered with aromatic spices, fresh herbs, coriander, and tomatoes for a rich, flavourful experience.
- Aloo Palak (Vegan)$34.90
Vegan, vegetarian. Tender baked potatoes and spinach, seasoned to perfection for a delightful vegan experience.
Mains - Seafood
- Prawn Malabar$36.90
Prawns simmered in coconut milk with mustard seeds, offering a taste of Kerala's coastal flavors.
- Goan Fish Curry$36.90
Delicate fish simmered in a tangy coconut curry, enhanced with green chilies for a spicy kick.
- Prawn Masala$36.90
Prawns simmered with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices.
- Fish Curry$36.90
Tender fish in a rich, tangy tamarind curry, offering a burst of authentic flavors.
- Prawn Kurma$36.90
Prawns simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with almonds and cashews for a delightful seafood curry.
Mains - Beef
- Beef Vindaloo$35.90
Spicy beef dish with ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices, offering a rich and flavorful experience.
- Beef Randang$35.90
Tender beef cubes simmered with aromatic spices and rich sauces for a flavorful delight.
Drinks
- Ginger Beer (375ml)$9.90
Refreshing and spicy, our 375ml Ginger Beer offers a zesty kick for any occasion.
- Lemon Lime Bitters (300ml)$9.90
Zesty lemon and lime with a dash of bitters for a crisp, refreshing sip. 300ml.
- Soft Drink Can (375ml)$5.90
Refreshing beverage in a convenient can, perfect for quenching your thirst anytime.
Extras
- Cucumber Raita$5.00
Cool and refreshing yogurt with grated cucumber, perfect as a side dish or dip.
- Mango Pickle$5.00
Tangy mango pickle with a blend of spices for a burst of flavour in every bite.
- Papadum (6 Pieces)$6.90
Crispy lentil wafers, perfect as a light and crunchy starter.
- Banana Coconut$5.00
A delightful blend of banana and coconut for a tropical taste sensation.
- Mango Chutney$5.00
Sweet and tangy mango chutney, perfect as a flavourful accompaniment to your meal.
- Tomato Onion$5.00
Fresh tomatoes and onions, perfectly combined for a simple yet flavourful add-on to any dish.
- Lime Pickle$5.00
Tangy lime pickle, a zesty blend of spices and citrus, perfect for adding a burst of flavour to any meal.