Thanjai Restaurant

Rajalingam AJ (12 reviews)

9 Mar 2026

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5.0

I visited from Vancouver on a business trip and tried the killi poratta with chicken lollipop—it instantly reminded me of my hometown, Sivakasi. Amazing service and excellent food quality. This is always my go-to restaurant in Montreal.

jaspreet singh taggar (8 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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1.0

Called to ask about vegan options. I started in French and the call was immediately disconnected. When I called again, I was abruptly told “Speak in English,” and my question was answered with a blunt “No.” Not having vegan options is perfectly fine, but the lack of service in French and responding so dismissively shows very poor customer service.

Suprith Som (259 reviews)

5 Mar 2026

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4.3

I had ordered Chicken Kothu Parota and Gobi Manchurian, it lacked flavor and it was just below average.

Prabhjot Grewal (2 reviews)

1 Mar 2026

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5.0

Good spot for dosas or south indian food

Neethu (2 reviews)

1 Mar 2026

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4.7

We hosted a party at Thanjai Restaurant yesterday with a vegetarian menu, and all our guests truly enjoyed the delicious food.The party hall was perfect for small events, and the staff were very kind and helpful throughout. I highly recommend Thanjai for small celebrations!

Arun Unnikrishnan (24 reviews)

28 Feb 2026

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5.0

All the dishes we ate in the party hall was very good. Everybody enjoyed the food and service was excellent and were very friendly.

Kanmani Shunmugasundari (5 reviews)

27 Feb 2026

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4.0

A truly satisfying South Indian meal! The sambar instantly took me back to Chennai comforting, nostalgic, and full of authentic flavour I tried their Veg Thali, and it felt very homely. It comes with three different vegetable preparations, giving a nice balance and a good carb fibre split. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Definitely a solid 4.5/5 for the Veg Thali. The Egg Biryani was decent - I’d rate it 3/5. It lacked the depth of flavour you’d typically expect from a non-veg biryani. However, their Chicken 777 is a must-try! It’s similar to Chicken 65 but tossed in flavorful Indo-Chinese style sauces bold, slightly spicy, and very satisfying. Easily a 4/5. They also make a wide range of South Indian snacks like murukku or chakli, thattai, ribbon pakoda, and more and they’re very reasonably priced. I tried the butter murukku, thattai, and ribbon pakoda, and they were excellent. Honestly, I’d consider ordering directly from them instead of buying from a grocery store! If you’re craving authentic South Indian comfort food and snacks, this place is definitely worth a visit

Parth Patel (14 reviews)

23 Feb 2026

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5.0

Excellent experience! The restaurant offers authentic South Indian taste with fantastic and delicious flavors. Every dish was fresh, well-prepared, and truly amazing. The staff communication is very good and friendly. They take time to explain the menu and recommend the best dishes based on your preference, which makes the experience even better. The service is fast and efficient. The restaurant is very clean and well-maintained. The presentation of the dishes is beautiful and professional, and the taste is absolutely fantastic. Overall, amazing food, great customer service, fast service, and a clean environment. Highly recommended for anyone looking for real South Indian cuisine!

Monica Writes (62 reviews)

22 Feb 2026

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5.0

Ordered the ambur goat biryani for my party of 10 pax it was absolutely phenomenal , perfectly cooked, fragrant, and packed with rich flavours & right balance of spices. The delivery on time as promised at 1130 am with the extra treats were such a thoughtful surprise! They were just as delicious and added an extra layer of joy to the whole experience. It honestly felt like a generous homemade feast rather than just a meal. Highly recommend and deeply appreciated!

Vishali Rajendran (10 reviews)

17 Feb 2026

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5.0

We visited Thanjai for dinner yesterday with our family m. This was our 4th time here, and it’s officially our favorite South Indian restaurant so far! We’re from Ottawa, and it’s honestly hard to find authentic, satisfying South Indian food there. We’ve been searching in both Ottawa and Toronto, and we’re so happy to have found this gem. Our kids (6 and 10) always look forward to eating here. Our absolute favorites are the Chicken 65 Biryani and Chicken Kothu Parota both are consistently delicious. The quality of the food and the service are always top notch. Yesterday we didn’t have any plans, so we literally drove to Montreal just to enjoy Thanjai’s food , it’s that good! We would be thrilled if they ever opened a branch in Ottawa. Highly recommended!

SIMRANJIT KAUR (6 reviews)

16 Feb 2026

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5.0

Best service by ROHIT . As soon as we entered he was so nice and welcoming. Definitely worth it

Charu Indora (22 reviews)

29 Jan 2026

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1.0

We visited this restaurant for the first time with high expectations. I went with my husband and brother, and the restaurant looked nice from the inside, which made us feel hopeful about the experience. We ordered Chicken Lollipop, Chicken 777, Masala Dosa, and Chicken Curry Dosa. Our food arrived within 20–25 minutes, but unfortunately, the taste was very disappointing. None of the dishes were good, and we were extremely dissatisfied. What made the experience worse was that from the next day onwards, all three of us had stomach issues, including vomiting and stomach pain. We usually go out for dinner once a week and enjoy exploring different restaurants, but something like this has never happened to us before. Overall, it was a very bad experience, and I would not recommend this place.

Restaurant response

Response added on 30 Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Food quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction are our top priorities, and we take comments like yours very seriously. This is the first time we have received feedback of this nature, and we are concerned to learn about the health issues you mentioned. We follow strict food safety and cleanliness standards in our kitchen, and our team prepares all dishes fresh. That said, we would genuinely like to look into this matter further and understand what may have gone wrong. We kindly request you to contact us directly so we can discuss your visit in detail and address your concerns appropriately. We appreciate honest feedback, as it helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future

satish Peddelli (105 reviews)

27 Jan 2026

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3.3

Curries and dosa are good ,sambhar needs improvement, veg thali should be avoided.

Restaurant response

Response added on 30 Jan 2026

Thank you for dining with us. We’re pleased you liked our curries and dosa. Our food is made fresh with care and authentic flavors, and while tastes can differ, we value all feedback. We look forward to serving you again.

Raghu Raman S (26 reviews)

24 Jan 2026

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1.0

Added artificial colours in chicken. Chicken fried rice contained chicken that was prepared for another dish/ reused/ leftover from previous days.

Rajeshkumar Gurusamy (9 reviews)

21 Jan 2026

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4.7

A very good choice for South Indian food in Monteral

Jamaica Manuela Layson (23 reviews)

3 Jan 2026

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4.0

Service takes a long time to serve for group of 25 people Alcohol drinks not too good Too loud music Friendly staff and have a good memory No space to hang jackets

Restaurant response

Response added on 5 Jan 2026

Thank you for your review, Jamaica. However, this appears to be for a different restaurant, as we don’t have a record of this visit. We kindly ask that you redirect your feedback to the correct business. Thank you!

Kapil Behl (63 reviews)

2 Jan 2026

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5.0

Delicious food, very nice simple place to visit

Restaurant response

Response added on 5 Jan 2026

Thank you, Kapil! We’re happy you enjoyed the food and your visit. Hope to see you again soon.