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Thanal Indian Tavern, Philadelphia, PA

Thanal Indian Tavern

4.8
4.8
541 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-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

  • Location
    1939 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Phone number
    (215) 515-2511
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Lot of public parking lots nearby
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Menu

Thanal Indian Tavern's menu was last updated 2024-01-23.

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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 541 people are saying

                    Thanal Indian Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                    4.8
                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.8Food
                    • 4.6Service
                    • 4.2Ambience
                    • 4.5Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Loved For

                    • Philadelphia

                      Healthy

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Thanal Indian Tavern delights with "excellent food and service," offering a memorable dining experience in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu features "great vegan options" and standout dishes like Gobi Manchurian and Garlic Naan. Despite occasional service delays, the "delicious" cuisine and accommodating staff make it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.

                    541 Reviews

                    1. Liguy

                      New York City22 reviews

                      3.0

                      Dined on 9 March 2025

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 2
                      We were seated near the door. Since there was no double doors there was a cold draft every time someone came in. The food was average except the onion kulcha which was great. Chicken could have marinated for more time. The Chicken Chettinad did not have the tangy spice taste that makes this dish so popular. Overall I would rate this restaurant as run of the mill Indian.

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                    2. WilliamG

                      Philadelphia3 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on 2 March 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 3
                      Solid Indian cuisine in a nice casual setting. Great Old Fashion cocktail with an Indian flare. Bar service was slow and we were not offered additional drinks but it was a very busy weekend crowd so that could have been the issue. Recommend for great Indian food at a very reasonable price.

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                    3. Rica

                      Philadelphia2 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on 16 February 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Everything was good. It was very busy and the service was slow for that reason, but the food and cocktails made up for that.

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                    4. Melissa

                      Philadelphia5 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on 9 February 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 3
                      This is the third time I’ve eaten here and it’s memorable every time. I love that everything gluten free is marked on the menu. I had the onion pakora and the shrimp malai kebab. Both were packed with flavor. I took leftovers with me and ate them less than 2 hours later. Highly recommend this establishment!

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                    5. Laura

                      Philadelphia7 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on 30 January 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      great food and lovely servers will be back again!

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                    6. Maya

                      Philadelphia1 review

                      5.0

                      Dined on 29 January 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Fresh, vibrant and delectably delicious dishes. We had the original innovative Kale Chaat - was awesome! As were the more classic dishes. Fresh tandoori naans to compliment - yes!

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                    7. Phyllis VIP

                      Philadelphia11 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on 23 January 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Went for Restaurant Week lunch. Good selection of options, nice size portions and delicious food. Highly recommend.

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                    8. Harriet

                      New Orleans16 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on 23 January 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Had a low key dinner with friends- our food was well prepared, the portions were ample, and the staff friendly. Recommend!

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                    9. Sanjoli

                      Philadelphia1 review

                      5.0

                      Dined on 20 January 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      The food was delicious and staff members were good.

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                    10. Jay

                      New York City7 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on 18 January 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Excellent food! Will definitely return when visiting Philly!

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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 4.8 stars by 541 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
                    7:00 pm
                    Booked 8 times today
                    Google Map for Thanal Indian Tavern

                    1939 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

                    Dining areas

                    Additional information

                    • Phone number
                      (215) 515-2511
                    • 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
                    • Dress code
                      Casual Dress
                    • Parking details
                      Street Parking and Lot of public parking lots nearby
                    • Payment Options
                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                    Gift card

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