Thanal Indian Tavern

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   silverphl

   Philadelphia

   53 reviews

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   4.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on March 15, 2023

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   Loved the food the first time, this time I did not enjoy what I ordered. The Tandoori was better than butter chicken

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   Sham

   Philadelphia

   36 reviews

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   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2023

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   The waitress was very patient as our third guest was 40 mins late. Service and food was great!

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   MarleneC

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on March 5, 2023

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   Food was very good. Service was good but they forgot two of our food items and we had to cancel them because it took too long. They were apologetic. Place is a bit dated in decor. I would recommend because of the food. I think they were short staffed.

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   ShivaD

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 5, 2023

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   The service was very slow and the vegetarian food was not seasoned well

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   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 28, 2023

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   The hostess and waitress were amazing and outstanding. The drink I ordered came quickly and was made to perfection. Thanal certainly knows what they’re doing.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 25, 2023

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   We loved this food so much. The place needs new lighting - lit like a cafeteria but with the best Indian food I’ve had in decades. We almost walked out since it just looked like a fast food place. SO glad we didn’t. Highly recommend their spin on spicy chicken tacos and the lamb shank Rogan josh. Wish I could bring it back to Brooklyn with me!

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   EzekielR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

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   First time eating there I must say from the food to the service was excellent, a very nice atmosphere I will be dining there again.

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   JackG

   Charleston

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2023

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   Outstanding service, outstanding food, very friendly and welcoming on a very busy night for them

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   TeresaH

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 29, 2023

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   This place unfortunately has taken a very downward turn. It used to be our FAVORITE Indian restaurant, but I don’t know if the ownership changed or what, but the service was absolutely horrible. They knew nothing about the menu, let alone how to wait on tables. Plates were piled up on the floor by the restroom, which was disgusting. I’m so sad that I won’t ever be returning.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

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    It was my first time there and eating Indian food. It was packed I think because it was Restaurant week. My girlfriend and I tried the Restaurant week men items. The service was good. There were a couple of requests asked with the food on the list. They were very accommodating. I would go there again and try something different on the menu. I think on certain items, it would have been helpful to indicate the level of heat/spice so people can consider and prepare prior to ordering. It wasn’t noted next to the items. I tried calling a couple of times to the restaurant to let them know we were running late. I received a message that I couldn’t complete the call as dialed.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

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    It was a great night with awesome service and the food was delicious. I will say it was a bit loud but I'll chalk it to the excitement of Restaurant Week. Would definitely come again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

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    Went for a birthday dinner. Ordered from the restaurant week menu which had a variety of selections to pick from. The food was good, nice customer service and atmosphere.

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    SlimDoug

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

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    Went here for a nice little date during restaurant week. Got there just before the afternoon rush. Place looked empty at first, but quickly became filled up. Still wasn’t too loud or uncomfortable though. Street parking was free because it was a Sunday, but I don’t think they have a special set up for customers. Food was decent, no complaints.

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    Julia

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

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    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

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    Restaurant week lunch was a great deal! Lots of great food!

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    Jemella

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

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    Everything was wonderful and the staff was excellent!

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    MichaelC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

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    Great food and service. The service was a bit slow at times, but they're all so sweet and apologetic. The tikka masala is absolutely DELICIOUS!!! YUUUUUM!!! My team and I were there for Restaurant Week lunch. Great options!!! Other folks had the mushroom mutter masala (I think that's what it was called.)... WOW!!! Unreal delicious!!! And the dessert was also super delish. Yeah, this is definitely a great Indian food spot. Can't wait to go again!!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

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    Great food. Server was inexperienced and kept forgetting to deliver wine after multiple requests.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

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    The food is delicious. Go for the $40, four course. A great value.

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    JosephS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

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    Excellent food friendly service and a nice comfortable atmosphere.

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    sopharvonp

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

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    The service is terrible! They messed up all of our orders and didn't bring our food at the same time. They tried charging for things they didn't even bring out. The food was good, but not worth it if the service is terrible.

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    Becky269

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

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    The food was delicious and the service was good for how busy it was. My biggest complaint is I made a reservation for 2:30 Monday lunch on Sunday evening on open table. At 1pm I Google the restaurant to check the address/parking situation and I notice google says the restaurant closes at 2. I call the restaurant and they say yes, they close at 2 and they are aware I made a 2:30 res. They ask if I can come in earlier. Luckily I was able to notify my party and we got there at 1:45 (not seated until about 2:10, it was extremely busy). Why is the reservation slot open (and many slot for times they are closed were available), why didn’t they contact me if there was an error? Overall, the food was excellent, I’m sure the service would have been 100% if they werent completely packed. The reservation mess up didn’t ruin the experience. I would definitely still return

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    Dkkk

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

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    Tried the city tasting menu. $25 per person. Super small portion of food was not a good value at all. Service was so slow had to ask for everything. Not a good experience

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    AllanK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

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    Food and service on a very busy day was very good quality

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    Gnice

    Philadelphia

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

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    Great place to get authentic Indian cuisine. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

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    Deb125

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    OMG the food! The food here is the saving Grace. If not for the amazing flavors of every single dish that we received, I am sure this place would be out of business so fast. I mean, we had a reservation and were brought to a table right away. But then given six different double sided sheets of paper encased in plastic sleeves—what the . . . We saw a $40. fixed price menu of choices of four courses. At this point we didn’t realize it was restaurant week. And a regular menu and a wine/beer/drinks menu. We looked everything over and made our choices. I had the fixed price and my husband wanted something not on the special menu. I chose the kale & spinach chaat, the tomato soup, the butter naan, paneer tika masala, and hot golem jabin with cold ice cream. My husband ordered nan stuffed with spicy crab, lamb biryani that came with raita. They brought him a dish with tiramisu which was delicious and lovely. But the dishes came out in a haphazard manner and all at once. And they didn’t clear any of the dishes away from the small table we were seated at. They had a lot of staff, but no one was in charge and nobody was directing them. But this food is beyond anything that I have tasted before, and we eat Indian food all the time and for many years, and live outside New York City. This Indian food is simply incredible. We will come back, but not during restaurant week! It may have thrown them off. So good!!!

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    JamieK

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

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    It was so loud and took a very long time for our food to come. It was pretty unpleasant to wait given the noise. The wait staff were kind but the kitchen couldn’t keep up. The food was good but not as great as in the past. The curry dishes were very creamy. It was hard to hear each other. It was a pretty disappointing experience.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

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    Restaurant is very nice but the food was just so-so. The staff was super attentive and nice.

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    DiningLover

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    Best Indian food I've had in Philly.

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    CindyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

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    Wow! So good! Channa masala, goat curry, all types of naan- all delicious. Nice atmosphere. Prompt, courteous service.

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    JDanielH

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

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    Wow -- delicious chicken tikka masala. I'd definitely return here!

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    RebeccaC

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

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    Food was delicious. Service was distracted. The restaurant got quite busy all at once (lunch time). Slow to take our order, slow to return when we had finished. Needed to get back to work so would appreciate attention to this in the future. Totally plan to return (because it's delicious).

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    PatienceO

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

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    Great Indian food! I was here meeting friends & we all loved our dishes. This is definitely a favorite spot!

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    IsoldeH

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

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    Thankfully we had reservation, otherwise we would not have gotten a table at all. The place is rather small but very popular.The food is authentic and delicious. The service is attentive and fast, but they do rush you( even though there are plenty of guests waiting for it).

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    CountryChicken

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

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    Excellent lamb vindaloo and mango lassi. Service was friendly, but neglectful.

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    Lawrence

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

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    Great food and great service and a great price!

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    LAtransplant

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

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    The food was great (my SO disagrees) but we both agree that the service was lackluster with the waitstaff taking 20 minutes before they took our order and we had to ask/beg 3-4 times for them to take our order.

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    Taylor

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

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    Bad service. Had to wait more than half an hour for a table even though we had a reservation, while another group of the same size came in and was seated. Also our drinks were never served. Food was okay.

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    DavidS

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

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    Authentic Indian food served in a very nice atmosphere.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

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    The two men that work there cannot be nicer

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    YoliY

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

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    If you are not familiar (like me) with Indian dishes, you can't go wrong when you have the staff help you decide.

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