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Thanal Indian Tavern, Philadelphia, PA

Thanal Indian Tavern

4.7
4.7
529 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
A photo of Thanal Indian Tavern restaurant

Thanal Indian Tavern

4.7
$30 and under
Indian
Center City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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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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 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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Menu

Buy 1 get 1 free (All wines, All beers)

Main

  • 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

                    Last updated: February 1, 2022

                    What 529 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

                      Healthy

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Thanal Indian Tavern delights with its "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a standout choice for authentic Indian cuisine. Diners rave about the "fluffy naan" and "amazing curries," while the "warm and inviting" atmosphere adds to the experience. Ideal for both casual meals and special gatherings, Thanal promises a memorable dining adventure.

                    529 Reviews

                    1. Alex

                      New York City

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on November 24, 2024

                      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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                    2. Peggy

                      Philadelphia

                      20 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      20 reviews

                      Dined on November 24, 2024

                      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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                    3. 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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                    4. 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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                    5. 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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                    6. Sean

                      Philadelphia

                      52 reviews

                      5.0

                      52 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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                    7. 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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                    8. Smita

                      New York City

                      25 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      25 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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                    9. 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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                    10. 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 529 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.

                    A photo of Thanal Indian Tavern restaurant

                    Thanal Indian Tavern

                    4.7
                    $30 and under
                    Indian
                    Center City

                    Make a reservation

                    2 people
                    7:00 PM
                    Booked 10 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
                    • 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.
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