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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Prem

5.0

All time favourite place for South Indian food in Montreal ♥️

Aug 20, 2024

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Taran

every thing was really gud.. must try once

Karam

It's definitely a good south Indian restaurant with good food & quick service. Highly recommended 👍

Aug 18, 2024

Rajesh

I just had Veg thali in Thanjai. It is really mind blowing & all the items were top notch. I would say this is the best south Indian Thali I ever had in Montreal. So many varieties of veg curries & Kara kozhambu, which is something a must try. Keep up the good work Thanjai.

Aug 17, 2024

Harsh

I really like the dhosa over here

Aug 11, 2024

Ashwini

amazing, authentic south indian & tamil food. some of the best dosa i've had in my life & the egg kottu was great as well. :D

Aug 10, 2024

Shashank

Good south indian food. Ghee paper masala Dosa is huge & amazing !

Aug 8, 2024

Tamil

The food & services were amazing. Even though the restaurant was closing at 10 PM, we arrived with a group of 20 people at 9:30 PM. They were very accommodating, letting us all in & preparing our meals without rushing us out. The food was incredible, & everyone loved it. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic South Indian cuisine.

Aug 5, 2024

Venkata

4.0

In my opinion, the food was marvelous & magnificent ! But the mango lassi was a bit off. The chicken biryani was on top notch. The shrimp fry was outstanding . Excellent experience !!!

Aug 4, 2024

SeaShanthis

Jul 31, 2024

Raees

Second experience good food

Jul 28, 2024

Devansh

Really good Experience, Chettinand Dosa is a lil bit on the spicier side

Nemil

Authentic south indian food😍. Must try

Mansi

Great customer service & food recommendations are awesome & tasted delicious!