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The traditional Indian way of eating is assembling a thali. A large plate is loaded with dal, rice, chapati, papad, pickle, salt, puri, curries, dal, a sweet dish, chutney, and a drink on the side. Different states have different versions of thali. In South India, you get everything served on a banana leaf, while in the North, plates made of different metals are used to present a wholesome meal.
Ask any foodie who is confused about what to have for lunch and dinner, and watch them ordering a thali. The thali culture in Pune is quite popular, and an epicurean cannot miss indulging in it. From Marathi to North India, check out the best thalis served in the city at the restaurants mentioned below.
Ahilyadevi's Thali
Ahilyadevi's Thali is popular for serving North Indian, Gujarati, and Maharashtrian food. They have around 10 kinds of thalis along with an option to order mains, starters, bread, rice, and dessert separately. Popular options here include lamb meat thali, maharaja thali, chicken mini thali, and Ahilyadevi's veg thali.
Cuisine Type: North Indian, Gujarati, Maharashtrian
Special Dishes: Patal Bhaji, Chicken Curry, Egg Curry
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TVHcAvGS1G6N2g4J7
Address: Sr No 62/3, In Front Of Om Dairy, 411046, Old, Pune - Satara Rd, opposite Tiranga, Pune, Maharashtra 411046
Timings: 12pm-11:30pm
Price for Two: Rs 1,400
Ratings & Reviews: 3.8 On Google
Hotel Shauryawada
Hotel Shauryawada is a budget-friendly spot to indulge in delicious food and satisfy hunger. It specialises in North Indian and Maharashtrian cuisines. They have mutton special thali, mutton gavakadchi thali, chicken thali, and more. They are known for serving finger-licking good biryani, egg-based dishes, kaju paneer masala, fried rice, etc.
Cuisine Type: North Indian, Maharashtrian
Special Dishes: Biryani, Chicken Thali, Fried Rice
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/696FBP8f7S3wfzW49
Address: FW4J+2JC, NH65, Katraj Bypass Rd, opposite Hande Lawns, Handewadi, Pune, Maharashtra 412308
Timings: 12:30pm-5:30pm; 7:30pm-11:30pm
Price for Two: Rs 700
Ratings & Reviews: 4.0 On Google
Ghevar Thali
Ghevar Thali is a place you must dine at if you are looking to taste authentic Rajasthani food in Pune. It is a cosy spot where families can get together and enjoy a lip-smacking meal. You can order an elite meal box consisting of sweet, sabzi, farsan, rotala, kadhi, roti, rice, papad, salad, chutney, and daal. You can also explore royal meal box, authentic ghevar mithai, maharaja meal box, etc.
Cuisine Type: Rajastahni
Special Dishes: Maharaja Meal Box, Elite Meal Box
Address: Tiranga Chouk, LG 16, Panache Mall, Datta Nagar Rd, Shriram Nagar, Katraj, Pune, Maharashtra 411046
Timings: 12pm-3:30pm; 7pm-11pm
Price for Two: Rs 500
Ratings & Reviews: 4.6 On Google
Atharva Silver Leaf
To enjoy a thali like a royal, head to Atharva Silver Leaf. An oval plate comes with 5-6 bowls filled with curries and lentils to the brim. You can order dal, sweets, kadhi, puri, modak, rasam, and a few more traditional Maharashtrian delicacies.
Cuisine Type: Maharashtrian
Special Dishes: Kadhi, Varan
Address: Arihant Apartments, Ghole Rd, near Balgandharva Chowk, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005
Timings: 11am-3pm; 7pm-11pm
Price for Two: Rs 1,200
Ratings & Reviews: 4.7 On Google
We Idliwale
We Idliwale is where you can enjoy a South Indian thali. You can order spinach upma, chicken ghee roast, mutton kothu parotta, rasam rice and podi potato, Nellore dosa, prawn curry, and more. They have a concept of small plates where you can order a variety of curries with rice or a combination of South Indian staples.
Cuisine Type: South Indian
Special Dishes: Mutton Curry, Dosa, Prawn Curry
Address: Shop 3/4, Ground Floor, La Ventana. Survey number 22/2A, NIBM Rd, Kondhwa, Pune, Maharashtra 411048
Timings: 7am-10:30pm
Price for Two: Rs 600
Ratings & Reviews: 4.0 On Google
