Monday

11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm

Saturday

9 am - 10 pm

Sunday

9 am - 10 pm

Reviews consistently praise Thanjai for authentic South Indian flavors delivered with freshness and balance, from fragrant biryani and rich goat dishes to crispy dosas and comforting sambar and avial. The banana leaf feast and a variety of thali options appear especially beloved, often described as homely and welcoming with dishes that feel prepared with care. Service is repeatedly highlighted as friendly, attentive, and efficient, with many noting staff who explain the menu and make good recommendations; some comments mention room for improvement in consistency and pacing during peak hours or lunch service. The restaurant is described as clean and well maintained, with a warm, family like vibe and a vibrant atmosphere, occasionally noted as a bit loud. Several reviewers travel long distances or visit multiple times, calling it a standout for South Indian cuisine in Montreal or in Quebec, and praising specific dishes such as chicken biryani, chicken kothu parota, dosa varieties, vatha bath kulambu, ashoka sweet, and payasam. While most experiences are positive, a few mention missing menu items or inconsistencies in service and vegan labeling, but the overall sentiment remains highly favorable and the place is often recommended and repeated as a must visit for fans of Tamil Nadu style cooking.

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Siddharth

5.0

Best Authentic South Indian Restaurant in Quebec. Friendly staff.

Mar 29, 2024

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Afilash

"I have been a regular patron of Thanjai Restaurant for some time now, & I must say, the quality of their food has always been exceptional. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying their offerings from their new cloud kitchen, & I was thoroughly impressed. The flavors were as authentic & delightful as ever, & the convenience of ordering from their cloud kitchen was a welcome addition. I highly recommend Tanjo Box cloud kitchen to anyone looking for delicious South Indian cuisine delivered right to their doorstep."

Mar 21, 2024

Neha

Nice food & awesome service!! A must go place for authentic south Indian food!! Sambar was heaven!!

Feb 26, 2024

Sajiv

On Christmas Day, we dined at Thanjai & were pleasantly surprised by the swift seating despite the busy holiday. The restaurant's ambiance was basic, but the food was exceptional. The highlight was the Kothu Parotta, which was outstanding. We also savored the Chicken Chettinad with rice, a dish that was truly impressive. Service was prompt, giving us an authentic Tamil Nadu dining experience. Surprisingly, even the Indo-Chinese dishes like fried rice & Gobi Manchurian were perfectly prepared. The meal was definitely worth the cost. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed on Boxing Day, or we would have gladly eaten there again.

Jan 15, 2024

Hari

Our group had lunch here. It's so authentic & tasty. Very friendly staff

Jan 11, 2024

Rosemary

What this restaurant lacks in atmosphere it more than makes up for in the quality, authenticity, variety & deliciousness of the food. We will definitely be going back again & again.

Nov 30, 2023

We had medhu vada, onion Rava dosa, masala dosa. Excellent Very authentic South Indian taste. Highly recommend

Sep 13, 2023

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