Balaji Bhavan pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Jersey City, NJ

4.8(1,835)$10–30Jersey City, NJ
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 1835 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Jersey City, NJ • Price $10–30 • 4.8★
Balaji Bhavan pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant, located in Jersey City, NJ, offers a South Indian buffet experience. Situated in The Heights neighborhood at 249 Central Ave, this establishment has garnered a 4.8-star rating from 1835 reviews. Balaji Bhavan provides curbside pickup, dine-in service, and no-contact delivery. The price range for their offerings is between $10 and $30. This restaurant is a notable option for those seeking a vegetarian South Indian buffet in the area.

Good to know

  • Balaji Bhavan pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant has a listed address in Jersey City, NJ, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 1,835 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
249 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(908) 936-3303
Today
8:30 AM–10 PM
Price
$10–30
Rating
4.8 (1,835 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.6 weighted · 1,835 reviews
4.6weighted · raw 4.8 from 1,835 reviews(↓ 0.19 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,835 / 1,480.5 median
07,402.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.38) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 7402.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
8:30 AM–10 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
8:30 AM–10 PM
sunday
8:30 AM–10 PM
thursday
8:30 AM–10 PM
tuesday
8:30 AM–10 PM
wednesday
8:30 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–30
Price range$10–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible seating

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_delivery

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards

Highlights

Special features
 Serves local specialty

Popular Dishes

11 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Masala Dosa$12.993 mentions
  • Plain Dosa$10.992 mentions
  • Pongal$12.992 mentions
  • Gobi-$14.991 mention
  • Parotta$2.991 mention
  • Pav Bhaji$13.991 mention
  • Vegetable Biryani$16.991 mention
  • Vegetable Samosa$9.991 mention
  • Punugulu$13.991 mention
  • Medu Vada$10.991 mention
  • Rava Dosa$16.991 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

118 items with prices
  • Plain Dosa$10.99

    Thin rice crepe. Served with sambar and chutney

  • Masala Dosa$12.99

    Filled with mashed potato, onion and green peas. Served with sambar and chutney

  • Onion Dosa$12.99

    Filled with sautéed onions. Served with sambar and chutney

  • Onion Masala Dosa$13.99

    Filled with onions, mashed potato and green peas. Served with sambar and chutney

  • Onion Chilli Masala Dosa$13.99

    Filled with onions, mashed potato and green peas. Served with sambar and chutney

  • Ghee Dosa$13.99

    Gluten-free, nut-free. thin rice crêpe roasted with butter served with sambar and chutney.

  • Ghee Masala Dosa$14.99

    Gluten-free, nut-free. roasted with butter and filled with mashed potato, onion and green peas served with sambar and chutney.

  • Cheese Dosa$16.99

    Gluten-free, nut-free. a crêpe sprinkled with cheddar cheese served with sambar and chutney.

  • Cheese Masala Dosa$17.99

    Gluten-free, nut-free. a crêpe sprinkled with cheddar cheese and filled with mashed potato, onion and green peas served with sambar and chutney.

  • Paneer Dosa$15.99

    Gluten-free, nut-free. a crêpe spread with grated cottage cheese served with sambar and chutney.

  • Paneer Masala Dosa$16.99

    Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free. a crêpe spread with grated cottage cheese and filled with mashed potato, onion and green peas served with sambar and chutney.

  • Mysore Plain Dosa$13.99

    Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free. rice crêpe spread with spicy lentil sauce served with sambar and chutney.

  • Mysore Masala Dosa$14.99

    Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free. rice crêpe spread with spicy lentil sauce and filled with chilies, mashed potato, onion and green peas served with sambar and chutney.

  • Gun Powder Dosa$12.99

    Rice crepe sprinkled with spicy dried lentil powder. Served with sambar and chutney

  • Onion Chilli Rava Masala Dosa$17.99

    Vegetarian, nut-free. thin and crispy crêpe from semolina and rice with mild spices and filled with chilies, mashed potato, onions, green peas served with sambar and chutney.

  • Onion Rava Dosa$17.99

    Vegetarian, nut-free. thin and crispy crêpe from semolina and rice with mild spices and filled with onions served with sambar and chutney.

  • Onion Rava Masala Dosa$17.99

    Vegetarian, nut-free. thin and crispy crêpe from semolina and rice with mild spices and filled with mashed potato, onions, green peas served with sambar and chutney.

  • Rava Dosa$16.99

    Vegetarian, nut-free. thin and crispy crêpe from semolina and rice with mild spices.

  • Rava Masala Dosa$16.99

    Vegetarian, nut-free. thin and crispy crêpe from semolina and rice with mild spices and filled with mashed potato, onion and green peas served with sambar and chutney.

  • Chettinad Masala Dosa$17.99

    Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free. filled with a spicy chettinad masala, delivering an explosion of rich south indian flavours with every bite.

  • Gongura Masala Dosa$15.99

    Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free. filled with gongura leaf masala, bursting with authentic andhra spice and irresistible flavours.

  • Guntur Karam Dosa$15.99

    Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free. filled with triple hot chili paste, delivering an intense and spicy kick with every bite for true heat lovers

  • JINI Dosa$18.99

    Gluten-free, nut-free. rice crêpe filled with mix veggies and our chef special sauce, sprinkled cheese on top.

  • MLA Pesarattu$16.99

    Green gram lentil crepe stuffed with upma made from semolina and vegetables

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,835 reviews

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What is the rating of Balaji Bhavan pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant?

Balaji Bhavan pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant has a 4.8-star rating based on 1835 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Retail & Shopping
22
Food & Dining
15
Transportation & Automotive
10
Arts & Culture
9
Recreation & Entertainment
4
Government & Public Services
4

70 nearby places across 10 categories

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71 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, home & garden)

Place Of Worships

Grace Gospel Chapel

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Hope Center Tabernacle

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Trinity Baptist Church

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Congregation Mount Sinai

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Saint Joseph Spiritual Church

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341 Palisade Avenue

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Hope Center

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~0.3 mi

Community Centres

Pershing Field Community Center

Community Centre

~0.2 mi

Banks

Chase

Bank

375 Central Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 201-216-5769Website

Restaurants

Mama Leona Pizza

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Renato's Pizza Masters

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~323 ftMo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 12:00-23:00
Rizzo Bakery & Pizzeria

Restaurant

Central Avenue

~0.1 mi
Lincoln Inn

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Tropicana

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~0.3 mi
The Franklin

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~0.3 mi
King Szechuan Palace - Jersey City

Restaurant

83 Reservoir Ave

~0.3 miTu-Th 11:30-22:30; Fr, Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 00:00-22:30
Website
Sushi Makoto

Restaurant

~0.3 mi

Ice Creams

Dahlia's Ice Cream Spot

Ice Cream

~0.1 miMo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00

Fast Foods

Burger King

Fast Food

330 Central Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 06:00-24:00, Su 07:00-24:00
+1 201-653-9848Website
Papa John's

Fast Food

340 Central Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
+1 201-653-7272Website
Top 1 Chicken & Giro

Fast Food

694 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

~0.5 miMo-We 07:30-01:00; Th, Fr 07:30-02:00; Sa, Su 07:30-01:00
+1 551-225-3220
Dunkin'

Fast Food

463 Tonnele Avenue

~0.6 mi24/7
+1 201-459-0006Website

Cafes

Busy Bee Organics

Cafe

451 Palisade Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 08:00-15:00
Modcup Coffee

Cafe

479 Palisade Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:30; Sa,Su 07:30-17:00

Polices

JCPD North District

Police

282 Central Avenue

~420 ft

Fire Stations

Fire Department of Jersey City Engine 7 Ladder 3

Fire Station

715 Summit Avenue

~0.4 mi
Jersey City Fire Dept Training Academy

Fire Station

~0.4 mi
FDJC Palisade Ave. Firehouse

Fire Station

~0.6 mi

Garden Centres

Rudo Plants and Home

Garden Centre

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Shelters

Riverview Park Gazebo

Shelter

~0.4 mi

Beautys

Shining Nails

Beauty

~0.6 mi

Parks

Pershing Field

Park

~0.1 mi
Leonard Gordon Park / "Mosquito Park"

Park

~0.4 mi
Janet Moore

Park

~0.4 mi

Ice Rinks

Charlie Heger Ice Rink

Ice Rink

~0.2 mi

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~123 ftMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Website

Supermarkets

Stop & Shop

Supermarket

232 Central Avenue

~317 ftMo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
+1 201-653-6508Website
Vidalia y Quisqueya Deli & Grocery

Supermarket

98 Webster Ave

~0.2 mi
+1-201-918-6204Website
Supremo

Supermarket

~0.3 mi

Variety Stores

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

352 Central Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
+1 973-766-9280Website
Hoboken Dollar & Variety

Variety Store

~0.6 mi

Alcohols

Central Avenue Liquors

Alcohol

210 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

~0.1 miMo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 10:00-22:00
+1201-792-1500Website
Palisade Wine and Liquor

Alcohol

Palisade Avenue

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Riverview

Alcohol

~0.4 mi
West Side Wine & Liquor

Alcohol

~0.6 mi
Lee's Liquor

Alcohol

~0.6 mi

Furnitures

City Fourniture

Furniture

~0.2 mi

Conveniences

T&M Food

Convenience

Palisade Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 10:00-23:00
Food Mart

Convenience

~0.6 mi
Super Foods

Convenience

~0.6 mi

Beverages

Five Star Liquor & Deli

Beverages

238 New York Avenue

~0.3 miMo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Nute Juice

Beverages

457 Baldwin Avenue

~0.5 miTu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00
+1-201-572-4201Website

Gifts

Lucky Honeybee Goods & Gifts

Gift

~0.4 miTu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa,Su 11:00-17:00

Clothes

Tutu School

Clothes

Palisade Avenue

~0.4 mi

Laundrys

Senor Bubbles Laundromat

Laundry

456 Baldwin Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 05:00-22:00
+1-201-656-3471Website
Bubbles 3

Laundry

3498 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

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Orange Wash & Fold Laundromat

Laundry

~0.6 mi

Childcares

Dear World Academy

Childcare

101 Marshall Street

~0.5 mi
+1 201-238-2449Website

Sports Centres

Pershing Field Pool

Sports Centre

201 Central Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-18:30; Sa-Su 13:00-17:00
Smart Start Academy

Sports Centre

502 Palisade Avenue

~0.5 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Citi Bike - Pershing Field

Bicycle Rental

~364 ft
Citi Bike - Leonard Gordon Park

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Citi Bike - Riverview Park

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~0.4 mi
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~0.4 mi
Citi Bike - Marshall St & 2 St

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Citi Bike - Christ Hospital

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Citi Bike - Hoboken Ave at Monmouth St

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~0.6 mi

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Exxon

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