Thali
Downtown Indian restaurant specializing in traditional thali platters — circular trays with multiple dishes that let you taste a variety of flavours in one meal. Kerala-inspired menu with halal options.
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About Thali
Thali brings traditional South Indian dining to downtown Ottawa. The restaurant is named after the thali — a circular platter with multiple small dishes that gives you a complete Indian meal in one tray. It's the traditional way to eat in Kerala, and it's the best way to experience the range of flavours Indian cuisine has to offer.
The menu travels guests to Kerala with unique and powerful flavours. Vegetarian options are plentiful, and halal meat is available.
What to Order
- Thali Platter — The signature experience. Multiple curries, rice, bread, chutneys, and dessert on one tray.
- Dosa — Crispy crepe with various fillings.
- Biryani — Fragrant rice dish with your choice of protein.
- Malabar Parotta — Flaky layered flatbread from Kerala.
Visitor Information
- Hours: Daily 11am-3pm & 4:30pm-9:30pm
- Reservations: Accepted via website
- Price Range: $$
Getting There
- Address: 136 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2G7
- Neighbourhood: Centretown, downtown Ottawa
- Transit: Walking distance from Parliament Station
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