Restaurants

Sagar
South Indian fare
This South Indian vegetarian chain now has four branches, this Covent Garden one being the newest. It looks much the same as the Hammersmith original, with smooth blond-wood walls dotted with elegant brass figurines of Shiva, Krishna and other legends from the Hindu pantheon; the cooking of Sagar originates in Udipi in Karnataka, a temple town. There are myriad variations on rice and spice to be had here, from crisp dosais (a few kinds) to uthappam, flat savouries which at first glance look like pizzas. The thalis are reliable too: various selections of mild and light curries ranging from thorans (grated vegetable stir-fries) to payasam (a runny dessert containing cashews).
Time Out London Issue 2016: April 9-15 2009

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Posted by sinistersponge on 14 Aug 2009 14:58
Yes, it's not expensive, but the food was terribly bland. And the Now That's What I Call Pan-Pipe Hits Volume 2 that was on constant replay was incredibly off-putting.

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Posted by Julia on 18 Jun 2009 16:47
Nice atmosphere, good prices, but the food was oh so bland!

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Posted by gutbuster on 29 May 2009 13:19
The food is quite authentic and the portions are generous. The service is not great though!

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Posted by maz on 09 Apr 2009 00:15
Most disappointed when I went - the staff were too busy hustling people to fill tables to take notice of anyone already in the restaurant - I was brought the main course l before finished starter - no one asked how it was or asked if I wanted anything else at the end. From ordering to asking for the bill there was absolutely no interest from the staff whatsoeve

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