Savera Indian Kitchen — Restaurant in Irving

If you're on the hunt for flavorful South Indian halal comfort food, we found a little gem that’s been quietly satisfying our pulao cravings: Severa Kitchen Restaurant. Heads up, the menu is displayed in the front, but it can be overwhelming as it is so long, but don’t worry, it’s well-organized and wonderfully descriptive. And the food? Let’s dig in.

🍽️ Biryani/Pulao Combo My first visit here was driven by a full-on biryani craving. But then the combo option caught my eye—curious, right? You get a tender piece of chicken nestled in pulao rice, served with raita, chicken kabobs, and biryani sauce. Here’s the fun part: without the sauce, it's pulao; add it, and voilà—biryani! It's a flavorful middle ground, though not a traditional "combo meal" by most standards. Still, it hits the spot if you're feeling indecisive.

🌶️ Palnadu Chicken Pulao This one quickly became a regular order. It arrives fresh, spicy, and generous with Thai green/red chilies. If you're spice-sensitive, set those aside—but if you’re up for the heat, dive in. It’s bold, warm, and deeply satisfying.

🧈 Chicken Ghee Pulao Another favorite. Think comfort food at its finest—rich, aromatic, and cooked with love. The ghee lends a beautiful depth to the dish, making it craveable every time.

🥗 Chicken Thali For the full-on South Indian experience, call ahead to see when thalis are being served. We went for the non-veg chicken thali, and it was a feast: lightly crispy fried chicken, two types of chicken curry, white rice, lemon rice (swapped in for curd rice), one poori (chapati optional), daal, and a mystery veg item that tasted like a mashed cilantro chutney—it looked earthy, brown, and surprisingly delicious. If anyone knows the name, drop it in the comments!

🍛 Special Vijayawada Biryani This one didn’t quite win us over. It was decent, but not remarkable enough to satisfy serious biryani cravings. If you're choosing between biryani or pulao here, go with the pulao every time—it’s been consistently excellent.

🌿 Final Thoughts Severa Kitchen has been a warm, flavorful, and comforting discovery. Every dish carries that home-cooked soul, and while the biryani may not be their strongest suit, the pulaos are the stars...

A Truly Disappointing Start to the Day My breakfast experience today at Savera Indian Kitchen was deeply unsatisfying. Being in the business for so many years, yet they deliver a mediocre output! Hoping for a flavorful start to the day, we ordered two breakfast combos, and What we received, however, was a masterclass in culinary mediocrity and a complete waste of our money and time. The core components of the combos – idly, vada, and bonda – were utterly cold, leaving no doubt that they were not freshly made. This instantly set a negative tone. Flavor-wise, things didn't improve. Both the upma and pongal were shockingly bland, completely devoid of basic seasonings like salt and any hint of spice. It felt as though the kitchen had forgotten these fundamental ingredients altogether. The chutneys, the vibrant soul of a South Indian breakfast, were equally problematic. The peanut chutney had a peculiar, pungent taste, suggesting the use of roasted peanuts in a way that just didn't work. Even worse was the tomato chutney, which had absolutely zero flavor and, more alarmingly, a foul smell. It was simply terrible. While the breakfast sambar being sweet was acceptable, and the pesarattu was "okay," these small mercies couldn't salvage the meal. The puri itself was fine, but the accompanying curry was another disaster. Overall, this was an awful breakfast experience. Savera Indian Kitchen desperately needs to re-evaluate their approach to freshness and basic flavor profiles. They are clearly taking things for granted in the service industry, and for customers seeking an authentic and satisfying Indian breakfast, this is definitely a place to avoid. No wonder why they have more single stars...

Savera Indian Restaurant, specializing in South Indian cuisine, offers a diverse menu that intrigued me, given my upbringing in Mumbai and love for South Indian dishes, particularly Dosa. However, my experience at Savera left me with mixed feelings.

On a recent visit, I took the recommendation from the cash register staff and ordered the Rava Masala Dosa for myself and the Onion Uttapam for my friend. The base of the Rava Masala Dosa was well-prepared, but the masala filling was disappointingly dry. Additionally, it contained an unusually large quantity of raw chopped onions, which is quite different from the Mumbai-style dosa I am accustomed to, where such an abundance of raw onions is not typical.

The Onion Uttapam, on the other hand, was delightful. It had a good balance of flavors and a satisfying texture. Unfortunately, the Sambar did not meet my expectations; it lacked the authentic South Indian taste and its quality and quantity were below par. The restaurant serves three types of chutneys with their dishes, but none of them appealed to my palate.

The Masala Chai was mediocre at best and didn’t capture the robust flavors I enjoy in a good cup of chai. Despite the extensive menu, my overall experience was not compelling enough to entice a return visit.

The restaurant itself was clean, which is always a positive aspect. However, the staff lacked the warmth and hospitality that enhances a dining experience.

Given my experience, I feel that a 3-star rating is generous, based more on my hope for their potential than on my actual satisfaction. Unfortunately, Savera Indian Restaurant did not live up to my expectations and I am...