Actor Yami Gautam and filmmaker Aditya Dhar recently took a break from their busy schedules to enjoy a food outing in Auckland, New Zealand. The couple visited the city’s Saravanaa Bhavan outlet, known for its wide selection of South Indian dishes. Scroll down to know more.
Yami Gautam & Aditya Dhar Visit Saravanaa Bhavan Outlet In New Zealand
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The restaurant’s official Instagram page shared a photograph from their visit, giving fans a glimpse of the outing. Aditya opted for an all-black look, pairing a T-shirt and trousers with a leather jacket. Yami Gautam complemented him in a black outfit featuring an embroidered jacket. The couple also posed for a picture with the restaurant staff. Sharing the photograph, the eatery captioned it, “Dhurandhars in Saravanaa Bhavan Auckland outlet.” However, what dishes the couple ordered is still unknown to us. But from the pictures, it looks like the duo had the best time indeed.
Yami’s fondness for traditional Indian food has also come up in her earlier conversations. During an appearance on Sony Marathi’s Kon Honar Crorepati, the actor recalled celebrating the news of her pregnancy with some of her favourite Maharashtrian delicacies. Yami, who married Aditya Dhar in June 2021, welcomed their son, Vedavid, in May 2024. Recalling the day she announced her pregnancy at the Article 370 trailer launch, she shared how she immediately called her cook after the press conference. “I remember, at the Article 370 trailer launch, we shared with everyone in the media that I was expecting my first child. As soon as the press conference ended, I called my cook and said, ‘Quickly get some puran poli ready. I want to eat puran poli! I want to celebrate this day with puran poli and ukadiche modak,’” she said.
Legacy Of Saravanaa Bhavan Restaurant
Founded in Chennai in 1981 by P. Rajagopal, Saravanaa Bhavan has grown from a single restaurant into an international chain known for its traditional South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Its menu features popular staples such as dosas, idlis, vadas, sambhar, thalis and filter coffee. Over the decades, the brand has expanded its presence to more than 85 locations across over 28 countries, becoming a familiar dining destination for Indian communities living abroad. Its Auckland outlet is part of this global network, bringing a taste of South Indian food to New Zealand.
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Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/saravanaabhavanauckland
FAQs
Where is Saravana Bhavan originally from?
Saravana Bhavan is originally from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many Saravana Bhavan restaurants are there?
Hotel Saravana Bhavan operates over 100 to 125+ total locations globally across India and several international countries.
Is Yami Gautam Punjabi or Himachali?
Yami Gautam has a mixed heritage, as she is both Himachali and Punjabi.
