# Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim, Doha and Lusail: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > Dosas, idli and South Indian vegetarian meals at the Old Al Ghanim branch. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/ai/pages/things-to-do/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-29 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Karak Mqanes, Mina District**]() ## Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim Dosas, idli and South Indian vegetarian meals at the Old Al Ghanim branch. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **≈ QAR 33 / person** Time to allow **Allow 45–75 minutes for a meal, or 30–45 minutes for a tea-and-snack stop, plus queues and both journeys.** Place **Al Mahar Street / Street 860, Old Al Ghanim** 01 / The experience ### Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim $ Food per person South Indian vegetarian A masala dosa brings the appeal of Saravanaa Bhavan into focus: a long, golden rice-and-lentil crepe, potato filling and small bowls of chutney and sambar. Break through the crisp edge, then use the softer centre to gather the accompaniments. The contrast is the point. The Old Al Ghanim branch gives this South Indian vegetarian cooking a straightforward sit-down setting on Al Mahar Street, marked outside by its red-striped awnings. There are several ways into the menu besides dosa. Idli are soft steamed rice-and-lentil cakes, served with chutneys and sambar; they offer a gentler texture than the crisp crepe. Poori arrive puffed and golden, with potato masala alongside. The bread collapses as you tear it, giving you something light and crisp to carry the softer potato. These dishes suit a smaller meal without reducing the visit to a snack at a counter. For more variety on one tray, the Saravana Special Meal gathers rice, vegetable preparations, sambar, rasam, curd and other accompaniments with bread and papad. Poriyal provides a drier vegetable preparation, while kootu combines vegetables and pulses. Small bowls let you move between the different dishes instead of committing to one large curry. The menu also has North Indian options, so paneer and breads sit alongside the South Indian breakfasts and rice meals. Inside, royal-blue upholstered chairs and pale banquettes surround wood-edged tables. Slim lights run across the ceiling, and the room’s glass partition keeps the dining space bright. It is an everyday restaurant rather than a themed dining room: families, friends and solo diners can come for a full vegetarian meal or a familiar breakfast order. The food has enough range to make a second visit quite different from the first. Vegetarian cooking still requires care for a vegan diet or allergy. Ghee, curd and paneer bring dairy into many dishes, while rava preparations use wheat. The ingredient details belong to the chosen order. [Souq Waqif]() is within a separate street walk using the crossings, making this a convenient meal before or after the market. The branch’s split service hours matter for an afternoon arrival. ![A few diners at blue seats in Saravanaa Bhavan’s Old Al Ghanim dining room]() Local & casual dining **Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim** Doha and Lusail Saravanaa Bhavan’s glass entrance, red-striped awning and pavement approach in Old Al Ghanim A few diners at blue seats in Saravanaa Bhavan’s Old Al Ghanim dining room Golden dosa with chutneys and sambar at Saravanaa Bhavan Steamed idli with chutneys and sambar at Saravanaa Bhavan Puffed poori with potato masala at Saravanaa Bhavan South Indian rice meal with vegetables, bread and small curry bowls 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit #### Food budget & menu ≈ QAR 33 per person for a vegetarian meal. The branch’s delivery menu lists masala dosa at QAR 15.50, two idli at QAR 12, poori masala at QAR 14.50 and the Saravana Special Meal at QAR 27.50. Dine-in prices and daily selection may differ; drinks and transport cost extra. Food allowance; drinks, extra dishes and transport cost extra. [View the menu]() #### When to go Daily 07:00–15:00 and 17:30–23:00. Obtain the selected day’s service and Friday prayer break from the branch. Kitchen last orders and race-week changes are separate from closing time. Allow 45–75 minutes for a meal, or 30–45 minutes for a tea-and-snack stop, plus queues and both journeys. #### Getting there Al Mahar Street / Street 860, Old Al Ghanim Use the Old Al Ghanim branch on Al Mahar Street, Street 860, near Bank Street. From [Souq Waqif]() Gold Line station allow roughly 10–20 minutes for the actual street walk and signed crossings; use a short taxi if that approach is unsuitable. Red Line visitors change at Msheireb for the Gold Line. An early Friday breakfast may need a taxi before rail service starts. Ask the driver for Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim, not the Salwa Road branch. [Get directions]() #### Before you book Call Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim on +974 3307 7784 or +974 4443 7776 for group seating, the day’s service and dietary needs. The menu link opens this branch’s delivery listing; arrange a dine-in visit with the branch. [Call Old Al Ghanim]() Dairy, wheat, nuts and other allergens can appear in the menu. Ask about ghee, yogurt, paneer, rava batter, chutneys and shared utensils. No gluten-free, nut-free or vegan guarantee is implied. #### Your return journey Retrace the signed street crossings to [Souq Waqif]() station or your actual Old Town hotel. For West Bay take the Gold Line towards Al Aziziyah to Msheireb and the Red Line north. Allow the entire walk before the last connection. After a late dinner, use a licensed taxi from the branch’s agreed roadside pickup to the hotel. #### Accessibility Ask for the step-free pavement-to-door route, suitable table/aisle space and toilet arrangements. Outside air-conditioning equipment and the street-corner pavement make the exact approach important. Vegetarian cooking does not establish suitability for an allergy. ### Location & nearby places Explore around Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim The map will load when you reach it. 06 / Good to know ### Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim: frequently asked questions 01 Is the whole menu at Saravanaa Bhavan in Old Al Ghanim vegan? Saravanaa Bhavan’s vegetarian dishes can contain ghee, paneer, yogurt or other dairy. Ask about the exact order and shared preparation. 02 Can I visit Saravanaa Bhavan in Old Al Ghanim in the late afternoon? Saravanaa Bhavan in Old Al Ghanim closes between 15:00 and 17:30. Choose a serving window for the actual date. 03 Is Saravanaa Bhavan in Old Al Ghanim inside Souq Waqif? Saravanaa Bhavan is on Al Mahar Street in Old Al Ghanim, with a separate street walk and crossings from [Souq Waqif]() . Continue exploring ### Make Doha and Lusail your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Country Code | QA | | Status | published | | Description | A masala dosa brings the appeal of Saravanaa Bhavan into focus: a long, golden rice-and-lentil crepe, potato filling and small bowls of chutney and sambar. Break through the crisp edge, then use the softer centre to gather the accompaniments. The contrast is the point. The Old Al Ghanim branch gives this South Indian vegetarian cooking a straightforward sit-down setting on Al Mahar Street, marked outside by its red-striped awnings. There are several ways into the menu besides dosa. Idli are soft steamed rice-and-lentil cakes, served with chutneys and sambar; they offer a gentler texture than the crisp crepe. Poori arrive puffed and golden, with potato masala alongside. The bread collapses as you tear it, giving you something light and crisp to carry the softer potato. These dishes suit a smaller meal without reducing the visit to a snack at a counter. For more variety on one tray, the Saravana Special Meal gathers rice, vegetable preparations, sambar, rasam, curd and other accompaniments with bread and papad. Poriyal provides a drier vegetable preparation, while kootu combines vegetables and pulses. Small bowls let you move between the different dishes instead of committing to one large curry. The menu also has North Indian options, so paneer and breads sit alongside the South Indian breakfasts and rice meals. Inside, royal-blue upholstered chairs and pale banquettes surround wood-edged tables. Slim lights run across the ceiling, and the room’s glass partition keeps the dining space bright. It is an everyday restaurant rather than a themed dining room: families, friends and solo diners can come for a full vegetarian meal or a familiar breakfast order. The food has enough range to make a second visit quite different from the first. Vegetarian cooking still requires care for a vegan diet or allergy. Ghee, curd and paneer bring dairy into many dishes, while rava preparations use wheat. The ingredient details belong to the chosen order. Souq Waqif is within a separate street walk using the crossings, making this a convenient meal before or after the market. The branch’s split service hours matter for an afternoon arrival. | | Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining | | City | Doha and Qatar | | Country | Qatar | | Latitude | 25.283676 | | Longitude | 51.537661 | | Price Amount | 30 | | Price Currency | QAR | | Price Text | ≈ QAR 20–45 per person for a vegetarian meal. The branch’s delivery menu lists masala dosa at QAR 15.50, two idli at QAR 12, poori masala at QAR 14.50 and the Saravana Special Meal at QAR 27.50. Dine-in prices and daily selection may differ; drinks and transport cost extra. | | Cost Label | ≈ QAR 20–45 / person | | Getting There | Use the Old Al Ghanim branch on Al Mahar Street, Street 860, near Bank Street. From Souq Waqif Gold Line station allow roughly 10–20 minutes for the actual street walk and signed crossings; use a short taxi if that approach is unsuitable. Red Line visitors change at Msheireb for the Gold Line. An early Friday breakfast may need a taxi before rail service starts. Ask the driver for Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim, not the Salwa Road branch. | | Arrival Instructions | Use the Old Al Ghanim branch on Al Mahar Street, Street 860, near Bank Street. From Souq Waqif Gold Line station allow roughly 10–20 minutes for the actual street walk and signed crossings; use a short taxi if that approach is unsuitable. Red Line visitors change at Msheireb for the Gold Line. An early Friday breakfast may need a taxi before rail service starts. Ask the driver for Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim, not the Salwa Road branch. | | Telephone | +974 3307 7784 | | Budget Neutral | No | | Price Band | 1 | ### Place Overviews #### Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq | | Short Description | Spice stalls, falcon traders and restaurant streets in Doha’s restored market. | | Location | Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif | | Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for a walk; meals and shopping add time. | | Category Slug | cultural-districts | ##### Mention Aliases - Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq - Souq Waqif - Falcon Souq ### Scheduling | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Time Zone | Asia/Qatar | | Race Week Availability Confirmed | No | | Kitchen Cutoff Known | No | ### Dining Profile | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Rating | $ | | Currency | QAR | | Food Spend Per Person | 30 | | Price Basis | estimated-food-per-person | | Price Label | Food per person | | Assessed On | 2026-10-29 | | Price Status | estimate | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | South Indian vegetarian | ### Serves Cuisine - South Indian vegetarian ### Frequently asked questions #### Is Saravanaa Bhavan in Old Al Ghanim inside Souq Waqif? Saravanaa Bhavan is on Al Mahar Street in Old Al Ghanim, with a separate street walk and crossings from Souq Waqif. ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Food budget & menu | | Value | ≈ QAR 20–45 per person for a vegetarian meal. The branch’s delivery menu lists masala dosa at QAR 15.50, two idli at QAR 12, poori masala at QAR 14.50 and the Saravana Special Meal at QAR 27.50. Dine-in prices and daily selection may differ; drinks and transport cost extra. | ##### Link | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | View the menu | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | When to go | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Getting there | | Directions | Yes | ##### Notes - Use the Old Al Ghanim branch on Al Mahar Street, Street 860, near Bank Street. From Souq Waqif Gold Line station allow roughly 10–20 minutes for the actual street walk and signed crossings; use a short taxi if that approach is unsuitable. Red Line visitors change at Msheireb for the Gold Line. An early Friday breakfast may need a taxi before rail service starts. Ask the driver for Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim, not the Salwa Road branch. #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Before you book | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Call Old Al Ghanim | #### Return Transfer | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Your return journey | | Text | Retrace the signed street crossings to Souq Waqif station or your actual Old Town hotel. For West Bay take the Gold Line towards Al Aziziyah to Msheireb and the Red Line north. Allow the entire walk before the last connection. After a late dinner, use a licensed taxi from the branch’s agreed roadside pickup to the hotel. | ## Dining information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Telephone | +974 3307 7784 | | Price Range | $ | | Currency | QAR | | Food Spend Per Person | 30 | | Menu Policy | Menu selections and prices can change. Check the linked restaurant menu for your date; spending estimates exclude extras as stated. | ### Cuisines - South Indian vegetarian ### Menu | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | QAR | | Status | delivery-menu-examples | #### Sections ##### Delivery-menu examples | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Delivery-menu examples | ###### Items | Name | Description | Price | Currency | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Masala dosa | Rice-and-lentil crepe filled with potato masala, with chutney and sambar. | 15.5 | QAR | per dish | | Hot idli | Two steamed rice-and-lentil cakes with chutneys and sambar. | 12 | QAR | per dish | | Poori masala | Puffed fried bread with potato masala and curry. | 14.5 | QAR | per dish | | Saravana Special Meal | Rice, vegetable sides, sambar, rasam, curd, bread and papad; selection varies. | 27.5 | QAR | per dish | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls; Delivery-menu examples — Items — Source Url]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - Venue visitor information — Coordinate Precision: place - Dining information — Menu — Checked On: 2026-10-29 ## Guide and hub links - [Qatar F1 Guide 2026: The Lusail Night Race Travel Playbook](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1) - [Qatar Things to Do: Motorsport Museums, Souqs & Desert Trips](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do) ### Related pages linked from this page - [Karak Mqanes, Mina District, Doha and Lusail: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district) - [Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq, Doha and Lusail: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/ai/manifest.json)