Thali
New York, NY 10011-8362
Phone: (212) 367-7411
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Charles Street
- Directions:
- A, C, E; B, D, F, V at West 4th Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm , Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Thali – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Cool breezes carry the warm smell of curry, and the sound of sitars cascades from above in a space that's barely wider than an alley. The design is spare--the fewer than 30 seats are always at a premium. The service is extremely deferential--diners are greeted with a polite bow as they enter from Greenwich Avenue.
The Food
During lunch, each diner gets a thali (or "plate") of fiery small portions, each of which is separated into a small steel bowl. An earthy mix of tender potatoes, peas and carrots is excellent, as is a lentil soup. The mango lassi--a cooling yogurt-based drink--is not to be missed.
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User Reviews for Thali
05/14/2007 Posted by njb777
They've run out of business & this place doesnt exist any more. Pity they're still listed on citysearch. Wasted a cab fare.
06/04/2003 Posted by Weilder
Thali had taken a downturn awhile back but three recent trips have shown it's once again a place to enjoy quick, inexpensive food. They're not perfect and have their problems. Mostly alot of repetition(they need to change the selection more often and find something besides rice pudding for dessert) and consistancy(food is not always warm) and there will be at least one ordinary item on the thali but there always will be one or two engaging and even excellent items to compensate. They now also serve appetizers. The samosas come with sauces that are dynamite.
Pros: good basic indian, inexpensive
Cons: cramped space
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