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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
7:00 pm
Booked 25 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 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
  • 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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Menu

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

Main

  • Spiced Crab NaanUSD 4.99

    Fusion / North India. Naan bread filled with coriander spiced crab meat

    • Chicken Tikka TacoUSD 5.99

      Fusion / North India. Hard taco shells filled with shredded boneless chicken with dash of spiced sour cream salad

      • Indian Railway PeppersUSD 5.99

        Andhrapradesh. Wax chillies dipped in garam flour and deep fried to perfection

        • Gobi ManchurianUSD 5.99

          Kolkata. Cauliflower florets sautéed in a spicy and tangy sauce and prepared in an Indo-chinese style

          • ChickenUSD 6.99

            Madras. Crisp and spicy Chicken fritters toasted with red Chili and curry leaves

            • Tandoori WingsUSD 6.99

              North east India. Chicken wings marinated with ginger. garlic. chili and garam masala paste and grilled in tandoor oven

              Cocktails

              • Ginger TinctureUSD 12.00

                Goslings Black seal Rum Ginger Jaggery, Lime, Black pepper tincture & Ginger Ale

                • Maharani ToastUSD 12.00

                  Cruzan Mango Rum dazed with mango nectar, raspberry juice and a shot Of Brut

                  • Madras MuleUSD 12.00

                    Green Chili Vodka with Ginger Jagger Beer and Chamomile Liquor

                    Last updated: 1 February 2022

                    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

                    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.

                    526 Reviews

                    1. Ahmed

                      Las Vegas

                      6 reviews

                      vip
                      1.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined 7 days ago

                      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

                      50 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      50 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.

                    Make a booking

                    2 people
                    7:00 pm
                    Booked 25 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 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, Takeaway, 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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