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Thanal Indian Tavern, Philadelphia, PA

Thanal Indian Tavern

4.7
4.7
526 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Thanal Indian Tavern!
Fresh Indian Cuisine for everyone!
Our attempt is to transport you to into culinary journey of India by skipping all the touristy spots and take you straight to the heart of the culture. This unique food and drinks menu are to inspire and appeal to the explorer in you to experience Indian culture in a whole new way. We have re calibrated Indian cuisine with all its authentic splendor in an innovative style of subtle fusion and tinges of barbecue.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, South Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–20:45
  • Phone number
    (215) 515-2511
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater for all events with onsite bar, please talk to us for more details
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    20th and Arch
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Lot of public parking lots nearby
  • Public transit
    Bus transit stop next to the restaurant, quick walk from Suburban and 30th St Tran Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Healthy

  • Philadelphia

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thanal Indian Tavern delivers "amazing and authentic" Indian cuisine with creative appetizers and "delicious desserts." Guests praise the "excellent service" and accommodating staff. The restaurant's warm atmosphere and flavorful dishes, like the chicken 65 and garlic naan, make it a "perfect spot" for dining. Ideal for vegan options and group gatherings.

526 Reviews
  1. Ahmed

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible food and service avoid at all costs. Their chicken 65 is the worst I’ve ever had. 0/10 Curries are 2 out of 10. If you order prawns they will serve you very tiny shrimps. Lowest quality and worst taste. Avoid at all costs.

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  2. Lizette

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love my neighborhood place! Go whenever I just wanna have a yummy comforting “home cooked” meal. Always delicious. Portions are perfect for any appetite.

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  3. Keyona

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors that exceeded my expectations. Our server Tejaswi, was attentive and friendly, adding to an unforgettable dining experience.

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  4. Sean

    Philadelphia

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily some of the best Indian food I ever had, and I've had it in many locations here and there. Quality was there. Price was nice. Service was great. Just felt like the right place for Indian in the city. Perfect place to dine before we went to our show across town.

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  5. Vitha

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great! Went with some friends, food is a bit pricey but enough to share with 6 people :) ordered three different curries, two different naan breads and still had some leftovers. The automatic payment of gratuity because of the group was what made the bill bigger, and then asking for tip— the only reason for 4 stars.

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  6. Smita

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The jaljira mojito was amazing . The food was also very good. The Malai tikka and baigam bharta were amazing

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  7. Torsten

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is outstanding! Best in the city. We only saw our waitress when she took the order and then I flagged her down to pay the bill. She never checked in to make sure everything Was good. Our son ordered a drink that we never received until I finally went to the bar and requested it.

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  8. Jonathan

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food. I would come back again. I would also install a place to lock a bicycle.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food/drinks/desert & service were all great. Highly recommend the chicken vindaloo (medium had some kick to it), the chicken 65, and the gulab jamun for dessert.

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  10. Marguerite

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I chose to eat outside on the last day of summer. It was very nice to be outside. The food and service were excellent.

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FAQs

Thanal Indian Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 515-2511.

Thanal Indian Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 526 OpenTable diners.

Thanal Indian Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Thanal Indian Tavern

1939 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20th and Arch
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–20:45
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, South Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Lot of public parking lots nearby
  • Public transit
    Bus transit stop next to the restaurant, quick walk from Suburban and 30th St Tran Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 515-2511
  • Catering
    We cater for all events with onsite bar, please talk to us for more details
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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