Thanjai is an authentic South Indian Restaurant which serves mostly vegetarian and some non-vegetarian food offerings. We specialize in creating the true flavors of South Indian recipes that are familiar to all who grew up with these dishes. We offer a rich blend of flavors, colours, seasoning, health values, aroma, tastes and the visual appeals of this unique cuisine. And, we are the only restaurant in the area offering you this taste experience. Many of the dishes are ‘gluten-free’ and offer low fat and low cholesterol values.
Thanjai offers authentic South Indian cuisine with fresh, well prepared dishes and a strong emphasis on dosa, biryani, kothu parota and banana leaf meals; reviewers praise vibrant flavors, comforting sambar, and friendly, efficient service in a clean setting, making it a reliable go-to for families and visitors seeking real South Indian comfort food. A few experiences note inconsistency, menu item shortages or dishes that miss the mark, but the overall impression is of a popular Montreal spot praised for quality ingredients, ample vegetarian options, and memorable hospitality.
We booked an onam sadhya here & was very disappointed. Although the food was tasty, the festival special was very poorly managed. Lack of staff apart, the guy didn't know what was what. When asking for payasam he would offer the moru.
& we had some items missing from the advertised menu as well such as pulliserry, inji puli, rasam which never even made it to our table. Also they totally forgot to put glasses or offer water.
There was also a lot of waiting to get the actual curries that go with the meal. Disappointing experience, but the payasam was excellent, I would much rather if they offered parcels to go for the sadhya.
Hope you guys improve on the service next time & advertise what you will actually provide on the menu. Disappointed!
Sep 6, 2025
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When you advertise for a special meal, make sure all the dishes are ready & available. I did not want white rice & l came for Matta rice. This is not Kerala Sadhya. Sadhya Sambar, Pulinji etc nothing was authentic Kerala style.
This is ojr families go to for South Indian cuisine. Always delicious & super tasty! Highly recommended for all. Heavy vegetarian & vegan choices. Give them a shot!
We visited this gem of a place while visiting Montreal. The food was very delicious & tasty. My kids ordered the Mickey mouse dosa & we ordered the paper masala dosa with idlinvada combo. Also the owner was super helpful!! Do visit if you are in town!
Overall experience was wonderful. Really worth traveling for 400kms to just have their Ashoka sweet & Samosa. Their curry dosa is mouth watering. Thanks you, Thanjai for your hospitality.
Aug 31, 2025
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I had an amazing experience at Thanjai! The goat biryani & Ashoka sweet were absolutely delightful, & the shrimp fry was outstanding. I'd also highly recommend trying their samosas & thattai snacks-they're a must!
Thanjai on Van Horne isn't just one of the best South Indian restaurants in Montreal - it's one of the best restaurants in the city, full stop.
It's unassuming, BYOB, perhaps a tad over lit, but the food is simply terrific. Unfailingly so. Fresh ingredients, expertly prepared, & served by warm, professional staff.
Highly recommended.
Hit or miss place. Used to love it as the masalas dosa & idlis were so fresh, but after two less than lovely experiences separated by one good one in 2 years, that's it, not returning. If consistency is so varied, I don't want to risk taking anyone there. The only thing worth having the last visit was the South Indian coffee. The food was basically chilies & we'd asked for mild - not all desis want their taste buds burnt off & we had kids with us. Service is also hit or miss, depending on who is on shift & the time of day.
Great place to have south Indian in Montreal, Qc.
Their service & food was awesome
Must try their maisoor Masala & Chilli Idli.
ROHIT you are the best , thank you so much for helping us out in what we can have .
Though the food was nice, they didn't have most of the menu items available for lunch. Items including Kuzhipaniyaram, Poori channa & Salem Thattu chaat were not available. It was kinda disappointing.
