Vaani – A Southern Tale | South Indian Restaurant in Ahmedabad

"Authentic Karnataka flavours at their finest! Vaani – A Southern Tale truly lives up to its name. The food reflects authentic Karnataka cuisine with pure, soulful flavours that feel both comforting and traditional. Every dish is prepared with great attention to taste and authenticity, making the experience genuinely satisfying. The ambience is warm, elegant, and thoughtfully designed — calm yet inviting, perfectly complementing the southern culinary journey. What stands out equally is the hospitality; the staff is courteous, attentive, and ensures you feel welcomed throughout your visit. A wonderful place to experience pure taste, rich southern culture, and heartfelt service. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates authentic South Indian cuisine done right. 🌿🍽️"

"★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ (2/5) Visited Vaani – South Indian Restaurant, Satellite with high expectations, but honestly the experience was quite disappointing. We ordered Mysore Masala Dosa, Mumbai-style Street Dosa, Rava Dosa, Uttapam, Filter Coffee, and they served 4 types of chutney + sambar — but the biggest issue was the taste. Everything was unexpectedly sweet. From the chutneys to the sambar, even the masala inside the dosa — it all had a sweet tone that completely killed the real essence of spicy, flavour-packed South Indian food. Mysore Masala Dosa especially should have a bold spicy chutney layer, but here it tasted almost like a Gujarati version of dosa — sweet, mild and nowhere close to authentic. The street-style dosa and rava dosa also lacked that punch. Uttapam was fine texture-wise, but again, the flavours were too soft and sweet to enjoy. Even the sambar — which should be tangy + spicy — tasted sweet and flat. On the positive side, the service was quick, staff polite, and the place is clean and family-friendly. Filter coffee was decent. But taste-wise, if you go expecting real South Indian flavours, you’ll be disappointed. Overall, not a bad place if you prefer very mild, Gujarati-style South Indian food, but if you want the authentic spicy kick — this is not it. The sweetness in every dish really pulls down the experience."

"We were absolutely amazed and awestruck by the authenticity of flavors here! The Mangalorean Buns with Korma are a must-must-must try — do not miss them. The wholesome thali at just ₹396 is incredible: the Chettinad Mix Veg is truly authentic (unlike the bland versions served elsewhere), the dry sour chillies add the perfect kick, the kheer is comforting, and the rasam… just uff! All four chutneys were fabulous as well. The Coconut Lime Soup was light, easy-going, and still wonderfully flavorful. Highly recommend the Kokum mocktail 🍷 — an absolute star! Also try the Sri Lankan Mushroom 🍄 (but you can skip the paneer version, it feels a bit synthetic 😉). And finally, the showstopper: the Pineapple Sheera 🍍 — an absolute must try!"

"If you're a South Indian food lover, this place is a must-visit! You’ll get a unique and authentic taste in every dish. Their payasam is absolutely a must-try — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Highly recommended"

"Staff is good and polite. In the times where the menu is hidden behind the wall of QR code, i liked Vaani's style where the printed menus were paper place mat!! Ambiance was good too ☺️. And I specifically liked the variety of mouth freshners at the end 🤓"