tahira n.

It was my first time here on a hot afternoon in May. I was craving south Indian food as it's one of my favorites. The moment I walked into the restaurant, it was hot and humid, they didn't have any air conditioning on, probably a bad idea since South Indian food is hot and spicy and not having any air conditioning would make any customer uncomfortably hot. There was one customer there. I waited a few mins to see if someone would come to the front counter to greet me and ask me to be seated, but no one came. I decided to walk around to get attention... then finally got seated. Asked for a samosa and chai, the server mentioned there are no samosas left. So I decided on the masala vada instead. After a solid 15 mins I was served the masala vada, and piping hot chai in a small metal cup of sorts (probably about 2 ounces or so). Metal cups don't do well with hot things and I couldn't hold it as it was burning my fingers... it took me a bit to cool it down and instead poured it into a larger metal glass instead. Masala Vada tasted really stale as well. That 2 oz ~ chai was $5 Masala Vada - $10 I know what good South Indian food tastes like. And this was definitely not it. Given how expensive things have gotten these days, it was an epic waste of money. A definite no-go. They definitely need to improve their business... it already looked like they were barely surviving.

Tanaya N.

Disappointing experience. I think the restaurant needs to work its logistics better to handle busy time and days. Half the items on the menu were not available ( given the reason of long weekend rush) the service was non existent. Water was not given until we asked after waiting for a long time. Mysore masala was the best of all the dosas we ordered. The coconut chutney felt a little tart as if it was on the verge on going bad. The coffee was the worst. Inspite of asking them to make it strong it was very milky and thick. Seating was tight and the restaurant as full even at 3pm for lunch. Average tasting dosas for downtown Bellevue prices. I don't think I would recommend this place as the first option.

Poojitha a.

This is a pure vegetarian restaurant, and we tried the Sambar Vada, Idly Plate, Poori with Aloo Saag, and Masala Soda. The Sambar Vada was really good. It came hot, soft, and tasty. The sambar did not taste like the usual Tamil Nadu or South Indian style sambar, but it was still flavorful and enjoyablchange  The idlis were also soft and fluffy. They came with sambar and a few chutneys. The coconut chutney was average, but the tomato chutney was good. The Poori with Aloo Curry was nice too. The pooris were thin, fluffy, and fresh, and they gave a generous amount of curry for two pooris. However, I felt the price was too expensive for just two pooris and aloo curry. The Masala Soda was okay. It had a Hajmola-like taste, so it may not be for everyone, but it was still decent. Overall, I would come back again for the vada and idli, and I'd like to try their thali next time. ****I would rate 3.75 due to high pricing of some items.*** ****For food its 4 stars****

Karishma A.

**vegetarian review** This place was highly recommended from a friend - saying their kitchen is very clean and they make paneer fresh etc. Limited parking, and there was some wait to get a table. I didn't know but you can put your name on waitlist via a call or google maps. We got the paneer dosa, gongura dosa, pasarattu, medu vada and kesari Baath. Everything was delicious! The gongura dosa is on the spicier side. Paneer dosa was milder. The green and coconut chutney were perfect and the red one a little spicy. Overall - really good quality food. Little pricey but delicious. Would highly recommend.

Tiffany Y.

Super yummy and flavorful food! We really enjoyed both dishes - Thali (so many different things to eat and try) and Chennai Kara Masala Dosa (loved the potato filling)! This was more than enough for two people! I am interested in coming back and trying other types of dosa dishes. The mango and passionfruit lassi was delicious and refreshing as well!

Bonnie G.

Was so good, had to go back to try the dosas. Very worthwhile! The hardest thing was deciding which to try. We also tried 2 appetizers. Loved one (that lentil doughnut!), and didn't like the other (doughnut in white sauce). The special spring dosa had a delightful filling and was easy to eat. The guntur spicy garlic masala dosa the delicious with it's dipping sauces. But not spicy. I learned on the way out their default is an Americanized spice level. You must ask for more true to southern Indian level of spiciness. Can't wait to go back leveraging this info!

Dinesh P.

New amazing South Indian tiffin (breakfast) place in Bellevue area. Dosas are served with 3 chutneys and sambar. One of the few places serving authentic dosas. There are so many more food in the menu to try - will review next time. Enough seatings inside and food was served quickly. Highly recommend if you crave for South Indian tiffin.

Nausheen D.

I had a lot of expectations from this place but the food did not quite live up to it. We ordered a bunch of dishes and nothing really stood out. It just seemed like another addition to Vegetarian Food scene in the area.

Simran M.

My first time stopping in while I was in the area visiting family; we ordered to go and the owner was so helpful and informative. Been ages since I had a dosa and it didn't disappoint! The selection and quality of the sambar, chutneys, palya/masala, and podi were great !

Aarti P.

We recently dined at Shri Krishna Bhavan and had a mixed experience overall. The ambiance was lovely -- the Krishna mural is beautifully done, and learning that it was designed by the owner's wife added a very personal touch. Both the owner and hostess were warm and welcoming. I also appreciated the chutney presentation in the colors of the Indian flag Food highlights and feedback: * Vijayawada Gongura Madala Dosa -- good heat level after requesting extra spice, but the spice mix was sparse and unevenly distributed. * Guntur Spicy Garlic Masala Dosa -- flavorful, though not as spicy as described. * Onion Rava Masala Dosa -- a dependable classic; however, the sambhar we requested was forgotten. * Cheese Dosa -- simple and nicely prepared; my child enjoyed it. * Paratha with gravy -- the edges were quite dry and tough, while the gravy was average. * Besi Bele Bhath -- unfortunately the weakest dish of the meal; it felt more like plain khichdi, lacking the depth and spice expected from the dish. One service aspect also stood out negatively: dishes were repeatedly handed directly over our heads instead of being placed on the table. Besides being uncomfortable, this felt unsafe, especially with hot sambhar and chutneys around children. The restaurant has warmth, charm, and potential, but consistency in both food execution and service would make the experience much stronger.

Sameer K.

Sri Krishna Bhavan is relatively new addition of flair to Indian restaurants in Bellevue. We ordered Thali, VIJAYAWADA GONGURA DOSA SPICY and Masala Soda. The dosa was crispy, filled with delicious potato vegetable and served with 3 chutneys and sambhar. Each chutney is delicious and the sambar was also tasty.I thoroughly enjoyed the taste. The Thali has a lots of variety of vegetables and dals in small quantities. So you can satisfy your pallet in every way. The rasam was very tasty and so was the soup. You do not want to miss the non-white rice. They also make different sambar that goes with different dishes. It is not one for all like other restaurants. Keep room for the sweet. It is not commonly found in other restaurants. Masala soda was a side companion. It has the right mixture of spices and sugar. I loved it. FYI, even though it is called soda, it is not effervescent. The food is truly authentic. It is also made every day and not frozen that is reheated. I asked them how do they get that authenticate taste? They source their ingredients from California on daily basis. And if that is not available, they do not make it. The service was really good. Giridhar answered questions thoroughly and in detail about each dish. He had knowledge of how it is sourced and made. He took customization and custom satisfaction seriously. I have not seen such care in any other restaurant. I wish I could give this a 10*!

Ramya E.

Took my parents to enjoy some south indian food. Food was excellent and authentic. Everyone enjoyed. Wait time was there eventhough we went early. Wish they add reservation system. Else no complaints.