Dosas and tiffin explained
Sambar: the lentil and tamarind stew served with every tiffin
Sambar is a South Indian stew of toor dal, tamarind and vegetables spiced with sambar powder. Learn what goes in it, how it is made and how it is served.
The short version
What you will find at Sri Periyava Dosa Bhavan
Google describes Sri Periyava Dosa Bhavan as a down-to-earth restaurant with basic seating, serving informal North and South Indian recipes. Wanderlog describes the cooking as Madurai and South Indian. Its listings show dine-in, takeout and delivery through DoorDash.
Dosas, idli and vada
Spinach says reviewers mention dosas, medu vada and aloo gobi most, along with idli, sambar, uttapam and filter coffee. See what each dish is.
26 dishes, no prices
This guide lists 26 dish names in five sections. The list is partial and prices were not confirmed. Read the menu page.
Eat in, take out or delivery
Listings show dine-in, takeout and delivery on DoorDash. Wanderlog says seating is limited and suggests takeout for larger groups.
From the menu
The dishes people order most
No listing ranks the menu, so these six are the dishes that review sites such as Spinach and Wanderlog mention most often.
Dosas
Masala Dosa
A dosa filled with spiced potato.
Dosas
Paper Dosa
A thin, very crisp dosa.
Dosas
Ghee Roast Dosa
A dosa roasted with ghee until crisp.
Idli, vada and tiffin
Medu Vada
A fried, savoury lentil doughnut.
Idli, vada and tiffin
Idly
Steamed rice and lentil cakes, served with sambar and chutney.
Desserts and drinks
Filter Coffee
South Indian-style strong coffee with milk.
When to go
Opening hours
Google Maps (read November 14, 2026) shows the same hours on every day except Tuesday, with a break from 4 PM to 5 PM. Some listings put the break from 3:30 PM, and an owner post of May 31, 2026 says hours were temporarily adjusted, so call +1 604-597-3835 before you go.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Afternoon break | Closed roughly 4 PM to 5 PM (some listings say 3:30 PM) |
Find it
Getting there and parking
The business is at 8556 120 St #106, Surrey, BC, V3W 3N5. It is on 120 Street, in Chana Plaza according to a Yelp listing. Parking is not confirmed in any listing we checked.
More detail is on the hours and location page.
Quick answers
Common questions about Sri Periyava Dosa Bhavan Surrey
What are the opening hours of Sri Periyava Dosa Bhavan?
Google Maps shows 11:30 AM to 4 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM, Wednesday to Monday, and closed on Tuesday. Some listings put the afternoon break at 3:30 PM, and the owner has said hours were temporarily adjusted, so call +1 604-597-3835 first.
What is the phone number of Sri Periyava Dosa Bhavan?
The number is +1 604-597-3835, according to its Google Maps listing.
Does Sri Periyava Dosa Bhavan have a website?
No working official website was found on November 14, 2026. The Google profile has no website link, and this site is an independent guide, not the restaurant’s own.
What kind of restaurant is Sri Periyava Dosa Bhavan?
It is a vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Surrey, BC. Google describes informal North and South Indian recipes in a down-to-earth setting with basic seating.
Read next
Guides from this site
Plain-English explainers on dosa styles, idli, vada and sambar, vegetarian Indian dishes, South Indian pantry basics, sweets and filter coffee.
Dosas and tiffin explained
Uttapam: the thick South Indian pancake and its toppings
Uttapam is a thick South Indian pancake of fermented rice and lentil batter, topped with onion, tomato or vegetables. See how it differs from dosa and how to eat it.
Dosas and tiffin explained
Idli: South India's steamed rice and lentil cakes explained
Idli is a soft steamed cake of fermented rice and urad dal. Learn how idli batter is made, how it is eaten with sambar, and how idli differs from dosa.
Sources
Where this information comes from
This is an independent guide, so everything on it is gathered from public listings and checked by hand. We name the source so you can check it too.
- Google Maps profile: address, phone, coordinates, weekly hours, rating and review count, category, owner hours notice
- Spinach guide: vegetarian and vegan notes, popular dishes, payment and accessibility, Instagram handle
- Restaurant Guru: price per person, hours cross-check, services
- Wanderlog: popular dishes, hours cross-check, tips
- DoorDash listing (seen via search snippets; page blocked to fetch): delivery, some dish names
Last checked on November 14, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.