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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Samrita

5.0

Had a really good dinner here, Manpreet was incredibly kind & sweet!

Jul 21, 2024

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Damanpreet

Food was okay but the servers are quite nice. Especially Manpreet she is very sweet & welcoming.

Ramya

Ordered Ambur goat biryani & chicken 65. They made sure its medium mild, biryani was amazing reminded me of bangalore days when i was living there😍 it was so good! Same smell☺️

Jul 19, 2024

We didn't know what to expect when we walked in the door, but the host was so good at food suggestions that we thoroughly enjoyed everything. The Parota bread was really fresh & so good with all the curry dishes!

Jul 14, 2024

Amal

Food was terrific ! We throughly enjoyed the food !

Jul 13, 2024

Solomon

We visited Thanjai today with group of 5 families & the food was ultimate! We were traveling from Dallas & glad that we came across this restaurant. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for Indian food

Abhinav

2.0

I guess your servers need to be less rude. Filter coffee disappointing, idly 65 again bad. Everyone save your time & money by not going here.

Kishore

Great indian food.

Harry

Best dosa

Jul 12, 2024

NikkyIna-8987

1 Review

Excellent Food, excellent service

Jul 11, 2024

Fabiha

Amazing experience !!!

Jul 10, 2024

Nafisa

Good food

Harwinder

The food was very good & service was so good by Manpreet. I liked this place.

Jul 6, 2024

Liv

Amazing food !! Manpreet's service was great ...we would definitely come back :)

Siddarth

Got dinner here & was very authentic South Indian food & taste was absolutely bountiful. Must try for Indians or anybody in Montreal. Service was also very splendid.

Jill

4.0

Delicious marsala chai 🫖

Vinoth

Food was authentic. Thanks for the wonderful Thali. BEST SOUTH INDIAN RESTAURANT IN MONTREAL

Venkat

Great South Indian Restaurant. Food is tasty. Good Ambience..

Jul 5, 2024

Balasubramaniyan

I ordered masala Dosa & it was so good

Jul 4, 2024

Madan

3.0

Super expensive. Portions are small. But south Indian taste.

Jul 3, 2024

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