When you want to stuff yourself, there are few options that satisfy your soul as much as vegetarian North Indian thalis. Only South Indian thalis cut close. You can gorge on servings of delicious curries that pair excellently with rotis that are fresh out of the tandoor or rice dishes flavoured with spices and veggies. Of course, no thali can be called complete without the assortment of pickles, papads, and sugary sweets. Here are some of the best North Indian thalis in Bangalore.
Here's Where You Need To Gorge On The Best North Indian Vegetarian Thalis Across Town
Gramin
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Koramangala, Gramin’s lunch thali is truly value for money. For less than 200 bucks, you can gorge on a limited thali that includes two vegetables and a daal that you can mop with either two Tandoori rotis or four phulkas. After this, you can chomp on flavoured rice, a bowl of cooling raita and the dessert of the day. Ask for extras such as dal, subjis and rice for only INR 34 if you feel you haven't had enough of something.
Price: INR 176
NH 8
Explore the flavours of Rajasthan’s kitchens on a humongous plate at this decked-up restaurant. On a regular day, you’ll be treated to limitless servings of classics like Dal Bati Churma, Kadhi, Vadis and an assortment of vegetables. Special occasions like Navaratri, this year, will see you feasting on Sabudane Ki Tikki, raita, kheer and fluffed-up puris.
Price: INR 800 for two
Rajdhani
This chain of thali restaurants is where the Dhokla rubs shoulders with Dal Bati Churma. Stuffed with the best from Rajasthani and Gujarati cuisines, you can eat your way through an ever-growing stack of ghee-doused rotis, various kadhis and vegetables, and a long list of sweets and farsans. It's our pick for the best of the best North Indian thali in town. If you don't give in at the end of the meal, we'll be surprised. But then, we'll ask you to go there again and eat more.
Price: INR 500 upwards, they have discounts on Tuesdays
Jalpaan
An extravaganza in the form of a thali awaits you at this Jayanagar restaurant. You can start off your meal with a cooler before moving into more filling treats like Aloo Tikki, Tandoori Kalimirch Chaat, and a variety of salads. During the main course, you can wolf down servings of Vegetable Biryani and rotis paired with Methi Malai Mutter, Handi Subzi, and Nargisi Kofta. Finish up with a selection of Indian sweets.
Price: INR 900 for two
Baba Chatkora
This hip restaurant that made its debut not so long ago has become a fast favourite with veggie lovers. If you like to keep things simple, choose the Ghar di Thaali, which includes a dry vegetable dish, dal tadka, chapatis, rice, salad, and raita. When you are craving for something more elaborate, choose the Pind di Thaali, where you get a paneer gravy along with what’s available in the simpler thali. For something unique, try the Kadhai Chaap combo that comes with Soya Chaap(made from soyabeans)
Price: INR 150 - INR 280
Kapoor’s Cafe
This popular restaurant has an assortment of thalis that you can pick from. Their no-frill thrills offerings come under the Ek Raja section and include combos that come with Rajma, or Kadai Paneer, or Mushroom Masala among many others. When you want to eat like a king, choose from the options that come under the Maharaja Thali section. Here, you can gorge on Pindi Chole, Parathas, Bhature, Peas Pulao, and sweets. The thalis are on the pricier side here.
Price: INR 400 upwards for one
1947
We never said you'd have to go a place and relish a thali, you could always order one. Won't be a thali per se but more like a combo. Order from 1947 and get your hands on their combo meal that includes a couple of starters, two curries, dal, pulav, rotis, papad, salad and an Indian sweet. Perfect for one, you will love this place.
Price: INR 200
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