4/18/2011 Visiting from US
Let me start by mentioning that the food was definitely good (& delightful to my sons taste buds) but for someone who has tried many a Saravana's in India, US & Canada (Mississauga) I feel they should do better. The waiter for one looked tired when we entered at 3pm today. May be he had to wind up all the buffet set up as the restaurant doesn't close in the afternoon (which was actually a blessing in disguise for us). Secondly, some items in the menu, esp. sweets were discontinued but still appeared in the menu (Badam Halwa). Third, the sambar in all Saravnas (US & Canada) seem to be always cold (I ain't generalizing but you may dis-agree).
The medhu vada and idly combo was fresh, so was dosa & mini ghee idly's. Saravana Spl meal (lunch) was so-so.
Overall, I would rate it between 3.5 - 4 for the $$ you pay. I'll re-visit after 3 months to see if they are doing any better.