Thanal Indian Tavern

4.7

528 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Gluten-free-friendly

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, South Indian, Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(215) 515-2511
Website
http://www.thanalphilly.com/
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.

Location
1939 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Spiced Crab Naan$4.99
Fusion / North India. Naan bread filled with coriander spiced crab meat
Chicken Tikka Taco$5.99
Fusion / North India. Hard taco shells filled with shredded boneless chicken with dash of spiced sour cream salad
Indian Railway Peppers$5.99
Andhrapradesh. Wax chillies dipped in garam flour and deep fried to perfection
Gobi Manchurian$5.99
Kolkata. Cauliflower florets sautéed in a spicy and tangy sauce and prepared in an Indo-chinese style
Chicken$6.99
Madras. Crisp and spicy Chicken fritters toasted with red Chili and curry leaves
Tandoori Wings$6.99
North east India. Chicken wings marinated with ginger. garlic. chili and garam masala paste and grilled in tandoor oven

Cocktails

Ginger Tincture$12.00
Goslings Black seal Rum Ginger Jaggery, Lime, Black pepper tincture & Ginger Ale
Maharani Toast$12.00
Cruzan Mango Rum dazed with mango nectar, raspberry juice and a shot Of Brut
Madras Mule$12.00
Green Chili Vodka with Ginger Jagger Beer and Chamomile Liquor

What 528 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

528 Reviews

A
Alex
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great reward for the money! Outstanding food and service
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Peggy
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Indian cuisine. The food was wonderful. Thanal Tavern is a fun, casual dining spot for drinks and food with friends. The service was lovely with very accommodating staff. I am a single and frequently meet couple friends. The option for a separate check makes my life easy. Their billing system accommodated my request seamlessly. It was my first time at Thanal and will be a do over for sure.
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Ahmed
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Lizette
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 7, 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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Keyona
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 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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Sean
Philadelphia
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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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Vitha
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 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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Smita
New York City
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 15, 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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Torsten
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 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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Jonathan
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 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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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 528 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1939 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
20th and Arch
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thanalphilly.com/
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.

Gift card

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Thanal Indian Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Popular dishes

Chicken 65

Butter Chicken

Chicken Biryani

Menu

Main

Spiced Crab Naan$4.99

Chicken Tikka Taco$5.99

Indian Railway Peppers$5.99

Gobi Manchurian$5.99

Chicken$6.99

Tandoori Wings$6.99

Cocktails

Ginger Tincture$12.00

Maharani Toast$12.00

Madras Mule$12.00

What 528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Thanal Indian Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Thanal Indian Tavern restaurant rated?

Does Thanal Indian Tavern offer gift cards?

Is Thanal Indian Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card