Dosa Range
Reviews highlight crisp, flavourful dosas, including Mysore Ghee Dosa and Ghee podi masala dosa.
Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Motor City
Motor City
Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant in Motor City is a vegetarian South Indian spot known for breakfast, especially crisp dosas, idli and filter coffee. It is worth considering for a family meal or relaxed morning tiffin, though service can vary sharply between visits.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
148 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast
The Mini Tiffin is a practical way to sample several South Indian breakfast items.
Family Friendly
A seven-year-old reportedly finished the South Indian thali, helped by its mild spice level.
Filter Coffee
The filter coffee is repeatedly praised, with one review noting that it arrived steaming hot.
Warm Welcome
Several diners describe the staff as smiling, warm and helpful, creating a homely breakfast atmosphere.
Parking
One review specifically mentions ample parking, which is useful for family visits in Motor City.
What to Eat at Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Motor City How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Motor City, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Motor City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Idly Net +2
“Idly always a safe bet.”
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“Idly always a safe bet.”June 2026
“Gobi chilli and idli is what we tried and it was decently done with mango shake ( made from ice cream)”July 2025
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Mini tiffin Net +2
“I visited for breakfast and the Mini Tiffin was excellent! It's a great way to sample their best items—fresh, flavorful, and authentic South Indian cuisine.”
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“I visited for breakfast and the Mini Tiffin was excellent! It's a great way to sample their best items—fresh, flavorful, and authentic South Indian cuisine.”December 2025
“I have been to so many south indian joints and most of my family and friends order the Breakfast Mini Tiffin. Now some don't eat some of the items like the pongal or idli and the staff very readily are happy to replace it with a Poori or Vada as requested by us at no extra cost. However, this restaurant are the only ones who are a stickler to flexible options. Which is surprising as our South Indian culture is all about food, hospitality and service. Food and environment is great even service by staff is excellent only this flexibility is a bit of a let down.”October 2025
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South indian thali Net +2
“We had the South Indian thali . My son who is 7 year old ate the entire thali without hesitation. The taste was good . Mild spicy which you was able to eat happily. Usually he doesn’t eat meals or rather he is fussy to eat . Highly recommend this place for children as well .”
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“We had the South Indian thali . My son who is 7 year old ate the entire thali without hesitation. The taste was good . Mild spicy which you was able to eat happily. Usually he doesn’t eat meals or rather he is fussy to eat . Highly recommend this place for children as well .”May 2026
“Pure vegetarian bliss, the service is top notch - I love eating their South Indian Thali - this week I tried their thalis together with vadai. I was bit disappointed that the daal vadai wasn’t available at lunch time, only for dinner service. The puri was puffy and soft. The only downside with the thalis was too many sauce like yellow lentils, daal, rasam. Wish there a bit more vegetables- 4/5 stars for me.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Aapam Net +1
“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”
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“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”October 2025
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Cap ghee dosa Net +1
“We had the Cap Ghee Dosa and the Northern Indian Thali, and as always, the food was absolutely amazing. The dosa was perfectly crisp and rich with flavour, and the thali was generous, comforting, and beautifully balanced.”
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“We had the Cap Ghee Dosa and the Northern Indian Thali, and as always, the food was absolutely amazing. The dosa was perfectly crisp and rich with flavour, and the thali was generous, comforting, and beautifully balanced.”January 2026
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Ghee masala dosa Net +1
“Opened today and had Ghee Masala Dosa, Mini Ghee idly sambar dip and Puri Bhaji and filter coffee. That was very satisfying!”
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“Opened today and had Ghee Masala Dosa, Mini Ghee idly sambar dip and Puri Bhaji and filter coffee. That was very satisfying!”January 2025
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Ghee podi masala dosa Net +1
“Ghee podi masala dosa it’s very good taste”
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“Ghee podi masala dosa it’s very good taste”October 2025
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Gobi chilli Net +1
“Gobi chilli and idli is what we tried and it was decently done with mango shake ( made from ice cream)”
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“Gobi chilli and idli is what we tried and it was decently done with mango shake ( made from ice cream)”July 2025
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Gobi manchurian Net +1
“I tried the Gobi Manchurian, which was quite good, but the dosas I ordered were just average.”
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“I tried the Gobi Manchurian, which was quite good, but the dosas I ordered were just average.”January 2025
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Idli sambar Net +1
“I really liked the idli sambar—it was fresh, soft, and perfectly cooked.”
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“I really liked the idli sambar—it was fresh, soft, and perfectly cooked.”May 2026
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Mini ghee idly sambar dip Net +1
“Opened today and had Ghee Masala Dosa, Mini Ghee idly sambar dip and Puri Bhaji and filter coffee. That was very satisfying!”
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“Opened today and had Ghee Masala Dosa, Mini Ghee idly sambar dip and Puri Bhaji and filter coffee. That was very satisfying!”January 2025
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Mushrooms soup Net +1
“I would recommend the mushrooms soup for the second course, is possible I chose something that is not so ok.”
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“I would recommend the mushrooms soup for the second course, is possible I chose something that is not so ok.”February 2026
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Mysore ghee dosa Net +1
“The Vada is excellent and so is the Mysore Ghee Dosa.”
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“The Vada is excellent and so is the Mysore Ghee Dosa.”June 2026
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Northern indian thali Net +1
“We had the Cap Ghee Dosa and the Northern Indian Thali, and as always, the food was absolutely amazing. The dosa was perfectly crisp and rich with flavour, and the thali was generous, comforting, and beautifully balanced.”
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“We had the Cap Ghee Dosa and the Northern Indian Thali, and as always, the food was absolutely amazing. The dosa was perfectly crisp and rich with flavour, and the thali was generous, comforting, and beautifully balanced.”January 2026
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Onam sadya Net +1
“The onam sadya we ordered was delicious”
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“The onam sadya we ordered was delicious”September 2025
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Parota Net +1
“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”
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“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”October 2025
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Poori Net +1
“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”
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“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”October 2025
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Puri Net +1
“The puri was puffy and soft.”
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“The puri was puffy and soft.”September 2025
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Puri bhaji Net +1
“Opened today and had Ghee Masala Dosa, Mini Ghee idly sambar dip and Puri Bhaji and filter coffee. That was very satisfying!”
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“Opened today and had Ghee Masala Dosa, Mini Ghee idly sambar dip and Puri Bhaji and filter coffee. That was very satisfying!”January 2025
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Rava dosa Net +1
“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”
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“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”October 2025
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Set dosa Net +1
“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”
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“We enjoyed the set dosa, aapam, poori, parota, rava dosa”October 2025
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Vada Net +1
“The Vada is excellent and so is the Mysore Ghee Dosa.”
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“The Vada is excellent and so is the Mysore Ghee Dosa.”June 2026
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Filter coffee Net +2
“To top it the filter coffee is awesome, always served steaming hot.”
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“To top it the filter coffee is awesome, always served steaming hot.”June 2026
“Opened today and had Ghee Masala Dosa, Mini Ghee idly sambar dip and Puri Bhaji and filter coffee. That was very satisfying!”January 2025
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Mango shake Net +1
“Gobi chilli and idli is what we tried and it was decently done with mango shake ( made from ice cream)”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Gobi chilli and idli is what we tried and it was decently done with mango shake ( made from ice cream)”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Rush. Allow extra time or visit outside busy periods, since one diner waited over an hour for soup and noodles.
Request Refills. Ask for extra chutney and sambar if needed; a review says second helpings were provided on request.
Check Orders. For Sunday takeaway breakfasts, check that pairings such as puri with bhaji and idli with vada are included.
Confirm Items. Ask what is available before ordering, as idli and filter coffee have reportedly run out during morning or later visits.
State Preferences. If you need Jain, vegan, satvic or allergy-sensitive food, confirm customization first because one visit was refused despite an allergy request.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Service-time complaints include food taking 20–25 minutes and soup and noodles taking just over an hour.
Order Errors
Sunday morning orders were repeatedly missing pairings such as bhaji with puri or vada with idli.
Limited Flexibility
Some diners say staff would not replace unavailable or unwanted tiffin items, even when alternatives were requested.
Chutneys
Chutneys are inconsistent in reviews, with complaints about flat flavour and the absence of spicy green coconut chutney.
Hygiene Concern
One diner reported finding a cockroach on the table and felt the response lacked a proper apology or professional handling.
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The Bottom Line
Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant is a vegetarian South Indian choice in Motor City, with breakfast at the centre of its appeal. You can come for a Mini Tiffin, crisp Mysore Ghee Dosa, idli with sambar or a South Indian thali, then finish with filter coffee. Several diners describe the food as fresh, authentic and satisfying, while one seven-year-old reportedly finished an entire mildly spiced thali, making it a plausible family option.
The food has stronger and more consistent praise than the operations. Dosas are often the standout, and the filter coffee has been served steaming hot; ample parking was also mentioned. Service reviews range from quick and attentive to chaotic, with reported waits of 20–25 minutes and, in one case, more than an hour for soup and noodles.
Busy periods may require patience. Takeaway deserves a careful check, particularly on Sunday mornings, when customers reported missing bhaji or vada. Online-order instructions have also been overlooked.
Chutneys divide opinion, and customization for Jain or allergy-related needs should be confirmed before ordering. There is also one serious hygiene complaint about a cockroach on a dining table, so expectations around consistency should remain measured.