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Bold Indian Flavors Elevated Dining

Elevated Indian dining paired with exceptional service and handcrafted cocktails.

Our Story

At Thanal Indian Tavern, India meets Philly. Located in the heart of Philadelphia at 1939 Arch St, we serve bold Indian flavors, time-honored recipes, and modern takes on classic favorites.

From fragrant biryanis and rich curries to smoky tandoor specialties, every dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and authentic spices.

Good food. Great vibes. A taste of India, right here in Philly.

8+Years of Excellence
12K+Dishes Crafted
8Awards Won
Recognition
4.8★Average Rating
8Awards Won
5+Years
50K+Guests Served
★ Michelin Guide★ Eater 38★ James Beard Nom.
📅 Mon–Fri • 4:30–6:30 PM🍻

🍸Happy Hour

Your weekday wind-down starts here. ✨ Grab your friends, enjoy your favorite drinks, and soak up the good vibes at Thanal. Join us for Happy Hour every Mon–Fri • 4:30–6:30 PM

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🍛 Lunch Special Thali

Every Tuesday–Thursday

A Complete Indian Lunch Experience Enjoy Thanal’s signature Lunch Thali, thoughtfully crafted with authentic Indian flavors and served fresh every weekday. Perfect for a quick business lunch, casual gathering, or satisfying midday meal. Includes: Curry Selection • Fresh Dal • Rice • Naan • Yogurt • Salad • Pickle • Dessert

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Reviews
★★★★★ 4.7 2,974 reviews across Google · Yelp · TripAdvisor
Google★★★★☆

Wonderful corner Indian restaurant near city center Philadelphia. The wait staff was very friendly and proficient. The food was all very good, but tending to hit a single flavor note after several dishes. We started with veg samosa (deep fried potato & vegetable dumpling) & mango lassi (creamy sweet mocktail). These were unique and interesting. The chicken masala, butter chicken, and chicken saag paneer (cream spinach w chunks of cheese paneer) were quite tasty, but very similar as these were added to basmati. The chicken biranyi stood alone. Marinated in yogurt and spices and slowly steamed with parboiled basmati rice. A hard boiled is egg added and topped with raw onion rings.

— Gordon Shaffer · a month ago
Yelp★★★★★

Thanal is our go-to spot for Indian takeout, but we finally dined in for the first time during Restaurant Week. It felt like the perfect chance to try some...

— Ju L. · 2026-01-29
TripAdvisor★★★★☆

Tavern is a popular spot in the Logan Square neighborhood that perfectly fits the "busy hole-in-the-wall" vibe, matching great flavor with a lively, bustling atmosphere. ​Food Quality: The kitchen serves up consistently flavorful and authentic Indian dishes, with standout mentio

— rajp356 · 2026-05-28
Google★★★★★

My girlfriend and I came here based on her recommendation, and I am glad we decided to give it a try. The food was cooked nicely and tasted delicious. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 4/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant is on the smaller side, but they did a great job maximizing the space they have. The ambiance and decorations are a very nice touch, and everything feels clean and well kept. Service - Even though we came on a Friday without a reservation, they were able to seat us within 20 minutes, which we really appreciated. Overall, the service was excellent. What We Ordered - Plain Paratha - which was not as good as the paratha I have had at other restaurants Saag Paneer - which was very good Lamb Karahi - which was also very good Final Thoughts - I would definitely come back if we are in the area again to try more items from the menu.

— Ming Lu · 6 months ago
Yelp★★★★★

My girlfriend and I came here based on her recommendation, and I am glad we decided to give it a try. The food was cooked nicely and tasted delicious. The...

— Ming L. · 2026-01-05
TripAdvisor★☆☆☆☆

This was a delivery. I used Thanal’s recommended delivery through Sauce as directed. Food arrived nearly a hour and a half later ice cold after delivery driver went up and back through town after being right in near my home before turning around and going across town. Food was

— N7508EKmarkg · 2025-12-21
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Hours & Location

Hours

Monday11:30 – 21:30
Tuesday11:30 – 21:30
Wednesday11:30 – 22:00
Thursday11:30 – 22:00
Friday11:30 – 23:00
Saturday11:30 – 23:00
Sunday11:30 – 20:30

Find Us

1939 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

(215) 515-2511

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(215) 515-2511 · info@thanalphilly.com

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