Bitunthavanam — Restaurant in Mississauga

Bituvanthanam has quickly become our go-to spot for authentic South Indian Tamil Sri Lankan takeout. Their dosas, idlis, and especially the crispy vadas are absolutely delicious. The vadas have that perfect balance of crunch and lightness, while the dosas are consistently well-prepared with a golden, crispy edge. We’ve found ourselves enjoying vadas and chai in the parking lot several times after picking up our order, and it’s become a bit of a tradition.

The service here is great—quick, efficient, and always friendly. On our first visit, we arrived just around closing time, and despite being late, the uncle at the counter generously gave us a complimentary pack of four vadas. It was such a kind gesture and really made a lasting impression on us. Moments like these add a special touch to the experience and keep us coming back.

When it comes to the food, we’re big fans of their dosas, idlis, and vadas, which are all flavorful and freshly made. However, the biryanis didn’t quite reach the same level. The mutton biryani was a bit on the chewy side, and the chicken version felt a little dry. While they were still decent, they didn’t quite match the high quality of the other dishes we’ve enjoyed here.

As it’s a takeout-only spot, you don’t have to wait long—expect to spend about 10-15 minutes for your order, which is great if you're on the go. Overall, Bituvanthanam is a fantastic place for authentic South Indian snacks, and we’ll definitely be back for more dosas and vadas, even if we skip the...

I recently visited a takeout place in Mississauga and had a thoroughly disappointing experience. I ordered medu vada and string hoppers, but the customer service was extremely poor.

The staff was unresponsive and seemed disinterested in helping customers.When I finally got my order, the quality of the food was unacceptable. The medu vada was stale and cold, and the string hoppers were dry and overcooked. When I politely approached the store person to inform them about the stale and cold medu vada, she refused to accept the feedback. Instead, she offered to warm it up in a microwave and outrightly stated she would not take back or return the item. This is one of the most ridiculous responses I have ever received from any store in Toronto.

Such behavior is unacceptable on any basis. My request was genuine, but the response was the poorest I could have ever expected.

Moreover, this place is overpriced compared to other similar stores in the area. High prices do not always equate to good quality food, and this was a clear example. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for decent food or good...

I recently visited Bitunthavanam, a Sri Lankan restaurant, and had a really positive experience. The service was both friendly and quick, though there was a bit of a wait for freshly steamed food, which I didn’t mind at all since it’s worth it for the freshness. Sri Lankan cuisine is definitely meat-heavy, so it’s not the best choice for non-meat eaters, but I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious vegetarian options.

The idli, medu vadai, and masala vadai were all tasty and well-prepared. The highlight for me was the onion pakoda – it was exceptional! Unlike many places that use too much batter and too little onion, Bitunthavanam nailed the country-style preparation with the perfect balance of crispy texture and onion flavor.

I also had freshly steamed idli, which was light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Even after reheating it later in the day, it retained its moisture, which speaks to the quality and care that went into preparing the food.

Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I’ll definitely be going back for more. Highly recommend...