I normally don’t bother to give poor feedback, this is an exception, to prevent others settling for such low standards.These guys randomly close the restaurant without warning. You show-up for lunch and they are closed, because they have a large catering order. This happened a few times with me.So, I stopped going to PE.Recently wanted to try one last time. Ate some food and got a to-go pack. Took it home and later I realized that the pooran-poli ($4 each) with almost no filling, mostly the tough chewy shell and one side was burnt :( see attached photos.They don’t even have any ventilation or AC running in the restaurant, the kitchen door was open for ventilation. I was sweating like crazy and all this set me back by $20.For a gas-station hole-in-the-wall restaurant, I am not willing to go thru this again.That is it for me.It seems that some other reviews are sharing similar experiences.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Anisha
Ordered Idli and Medu Vada while on the way from Six flags and we really enjoyed it. Was fresh and very tasty . Friendly environment and Service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medu Vada, Idli
Anđrés Gøméz
Very rude, employees will roll their eyes at you and talk to you very unkindly if you pick up an order.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joel Aldo
YES! YES! YES! Pavani Express is back in San Antonio. For years the dosa scene in San Antonio wasn’t very competitive. Then Pavani comes back and blows anything in town out of the water.This is a no frills South Indian eatery that delivers flavor and value.The samosas I ordered were cooked and seasoned to total perfection, and they give you generous portions of sauces to dip it in. Outside was flakey and inside was soft and flavorful.Dosas are made fresh. Be warned they DO NOT travel well. They are best eaten fresh, as they do get soggy so this is not a To-go dish.Do not sleep on Pavani express and their awkward gas station location. Seriously delicious authentic and hardy. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Masala Dosa
Adithi Vasanth
Ordered South Indian Breakfast and food taste was horrible.Vada had no salt,Dosa batter was not good and potato filling was stale. Ordered Andhar kara dosa and there was no spice. Tomato chutney was very raw. Very bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Recommended dishes: Medu Vada
Ramya shree Pratap
I orderedveg fried rice it tasted like veg pulao and no box no cutlery worst food
Johanna Krueger
Really enjoyed our Chicken 65 and Egg Biryani, eaten with chapati and puri breads. Definitely need to order more bread next time! Order and pick up at counter, pay when you're done eating (also at counter). No frills place, but super yummy so we'll be back to try more items. Friendly owners.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
julio ramos
Spicy and Delicious, saag paner, chicken tikka masala and semosas were fire. I'm definitely coming back
Katherine
I went at 9:00 am because google maps shows they open Friday at 5:00 am. They were closed. Can someone please add the correct hours? This place doesn’t seem to serve breakfast.
Nanda K.
After a while had good south Indian food buffet. This is the kind of food they were known for.
If looking for a good food with good price. Then it's the place.Not too fancy Location with seating and other attractions .Simple but good items on menu , you can get your taste buds satisfied more than you pay.Worth it and recommended to give a try by supporting them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barath Prashanth
Best dosa buffet ever!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
rohith bachina
Dosa Buffet is excellent!!
Samkruth Sharan
I think there have new ownership. Food is pretty good. I think the chef/owner is really nice. Food is consistently good but I feel, the atmosphere is dull and lacks any taste. Everyone looks gloomy and the place looks gloomy. I did notice, one time a chutney did taste bad. But they corrected after pointing it out.
I normally don’t bother to give poor feedback, this is an exception, to prevent others settling for such low standards.These guys randomly close the restaurant without warning. You show-up for lunch and they are closed, because they have a large catering order. This happened a few times with me.So, I stopped going to PE.Recently wanted to try one last time. Ate some food and got a to-go pack. Took it home and later I realized that the pooran-poli ($4 each) with almost no filling, mostly the tough chewy shell and one side was burnt :( see attached photos.They don’t even have any ventilation or AC running in the restaurant, the kitchen door was open for ventilation. I was sweating like crazy and all this set me back by $20.For a gas-station hole-in-the-wall restaurant, I am not willing to go thru this again.That is it for me.It seems that some other reviews are sharing similar experiences.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ordered Idli and Medu Vada while on the way from Six flags and we really enjoyed it. Was fresh and very tasty . Friendly environment and Service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medu Vada, Idli
Very rude, employees will roll their eyes at you and talk to you very unkindly if you pick up an order.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
YES! YES! YES! Pavani Express is back in San Antonio. For years the dosa scene in San Antonio wasn’t very competitive. Then Pavani comes back and blows anything in town out of the water.This is a no frills South Indian eatery that delivers flavor and value.The samosas I ordered were cooked and seasoned to total perfection, and they give you generous portions of sauces to dip it in. Outside was flakey and inside was soft and flavorful.Dosas are made fresh. Be warned they DO NOT travel well. They are best eaten fresh, as they do get soggy so this is not a To-go dish.Do not sleep on Pavani express and their awkward gas station location. Seriously delicious authentic and hardy. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Masala Dosa
Ordered South Indian Breakfast and food taste was horrible.Vada had no salt,Dosa batter was not good and potato filling was stale. Ordered Andhar kara dosa and there was no spice. Tomato chutney was very raw. Very bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Recommended dishes: Medu Vada
I orderedveg fried rice it tasted like veg pulao and no box no cutlery worst food
Really enjoyed our Chicken 65 and Egg Biryani, eaten with chapati and puri breads. Definitely need to order more bread next time! Order and pick up at counter, pay when you're done eating (also at counter). No frills place, but super yummy so we'll be back to try more items. Friendly owners.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spicy and Delicious, saag paner, chicken tikka masala and semosas were fire. I'm definitely coming back
I went at 9:00 am because google maps shows they open Friday at 5:00 am. They were closed. Can someone please add the correct hours? This place doesn’t seem to serve breakfast.
After a while had good south Indian food buffet. This is the kind of food they were known for.
Restaurantji Recommends
Mutter Paneer was amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
If looking for a good food with good price. Then it's the place.Not too fancy Location with seating and other attractions .Simple but good items on menu , you can get your taste buds satisfied more than you pay.Worth it and recommended to give a try by supporting them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best dosa buffet ever!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dosa Buffet is excellent!!
I think there have new ownership. Food is pretty good. I think the chef/owner is really nice. Food is consistently good but I feel, the atmosphere is dull and lacks any taste. Everyone looks gloomy and the place looks gloomy. I did notice, one time a chutney did taste bad. But they corrected after pointing it out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4