Thanal Indian Tavern

4.7

541 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood 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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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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Private dining

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 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

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

L
Liguy
New York City22 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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WilliamG
Philadelphia3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 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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Rica
Philadelphia2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 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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Melissa
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 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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Laura
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 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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Maya
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on January 29, 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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Phyllis VIP
Philadelphia11 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 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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Harriet
New Orleans16 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 23, 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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Sanjoli
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on January 20, 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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Jay
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 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 4.7 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

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Thanal Indian Tavern

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Private dining

Private Dining

Custom inquiry

Popular dishes

Chicken 65

Butter Chicken

Tikka Masala

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 541 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