The 14 best cheap eats in Thanjavur

Okayish taste, some dishes were salty. What's appalling was to see lack of local delicacies but many of regular North Indian gravies filling the menu. Tandoori roti had many burnt spots, non palatable. Almost no choice of a native dessert, except ilaneer payasam, which wasnt available when we ate. The Vaalaipoo pakoda was good, and glad to see that in the menu. Tad expensive for the taste and service being offered.

I stayed in the hotel and had lunch in the restaurent. I ordered chicken fried rice, dragon chicken and crispy prawn. About the good things the chicken fried rice was excellent and the price was worth it. The service was nice too On downside dragon chicken was too oily and it was not crispy as I would have expected. Likewise the piri piri prawn was too oily and did not have any it was bit bland and did not have any piri piri touch to it. The presentation of food was very simple and did not match the high price I paid for and definately require updates to the presentation

The only place offering buffet in Thanjavur. The food quality is moderate and the taste is ok. Price is a bit high. the ambiance is moderate they have a good variety of food on the vegetarian section while the non vegetarian section lacks variety

Great food and excellent service by staff. Mr. Bharatiraja was very kind and polite towards my family. We loved the food. Thank you.

Very nice restaurant inside the popular Hotel Sangam in Thanjavur. Good food and great service. Special appreciation to Bharathiraja who helped us in the restaurant!

Good restaurant in Thanjavur when it comes to ambience and service. It's more expensive than most other highly rated restaurants in Thanjavur. The food is good, but nothing unique or special, just what you would expect from a typical restaurant. Location is convenient and there is ample parking.

Great choice of food, both Indian and non-Indian. The food was delicious, good ambience, and courteous staff. The portion served was too big fir one person. They had live Tamil classical musical performers during dinner which was great. Certainly good place to taste food.

The ambience is great. However, I could not explore the variety of dishes for which this place is popular, as many of the dishes were unavailable. But I do remember the taste of their signature elaneer halwa, which I tried for the first time here. Absolutely incredible.

Honest detailed review-This is my first time visit to Tanjore and knew nothing about this town. For lunch I searched for restaurants, this was the place in the top. To be honest we didn’t want to go to heart of the town that too near bus stand for a meal. But we decided to give a try. As we thought car parking was not available in the restaurant and street parking was full.But restaurant car parking was available near the bus stand. But we found a spot in the road and parked there. Two separate halls were available for dining. Interiors ambience was nothing out of ordinary. They had a Puratassi Virundhu Meal so we ordered that and South Indian Meals. Both were really very tasty and each item on the meal was prepared well only thing that was not upto the mark was the Keerai kotu,it had some bitterness to it. Puratassi meal was overwhelmingly good. Even my kid who doesn’t like Veg meals had a good lunch. The South Indian Meals is equally good with Sambar, pulikuzhambu, mor kuzhambu, rasam, curd,poriyal,keerai,karacurry, ice cream and appalam and paruppu podi. This restaurant is far far better than the ones that have branches in every town and highway.Service is very friendly and comfortable. Overall a very good tasty dining experience for us. If you can take a detour from highway and have patience for parking then surely visit this place for lunch.

I visited Arya Bhavan in Thanjavur, and I must say the food taste was really good. Every item I tried—from their South Indian meals to snacks—had that authentic flavor and freshness you expect from a quality restaurant. The place is clean, well-maintained, and has a good vibe for both families and solo travelers. Service was decent and polite too. The only thing is that the prices are slightly on the higher side compared to other places nearby. But if you're okay paying a bit more for quality and hygiene, it’s worth it.

Had a full South Indian veg meal here. They serve dishes famous from different parts of South India. Everything tasted great! 👍if you're super hungry,this place is must try !!

Sree Ariya Bhavan – A Legacy of Authentic Vegetarian Taste in Kumbakonam Sree Ariya Bhavan in Kumbakonam is one of the city's iconic vegetarian restaurants with a legacy that spans over 100 years. Though officially established in 1964, the culinary tradition and recipes they follow are deeply rooted in heritage and authenticity, making it a true gem for food lovers. We had the chance to try various dishes, and every single item was delicious, fresh, and full of authentic South Indian flavor. From soft idlis and crispy dosas to their perfectly spiced rice varieties and wholesome chapathis, the taste speaks for the experience they've gained over generations. The restaurant is clean, well-maintained, and provides a comfortable dining atmosphere. Staff members are courteous, and service is prompt even during peak hours. If you're looking for a place that serves traditional, hygienic, and consistently tasty vegetarian food, this is a highly recommended stop in Kumbakonam. Whether you’re a tourist or local, Sree Ariya Bhavan offers not just a meal but a slice of culinary history. A must-visit spot that continues to maintain its legacy with pride and quality. But it’s costly!!!

The delicious Breakfast meal ever... Its outstanding delicacies... every thing they bring to the table is marvellous... Its must try place in Thanjavur Try their mini tiffin in mornings... The coffee is fantastic too... U must try their sweets and snacks...authentic taste.. I love this place Well done to team

The food was of exceptional quality, and the service was equally impressive. Mr. Saravanan and Mr. Senthil demonstrated utmost professionalism and courtesy throughout. This is truly one of the best places to visit. Highly recommended.

I have been dining here for the past 30 years and the taste was the same for nearly 25 years. But for the past 2-3 years, it's not satisfactory. The famous Chilli Chicken is so spicy nowadays. Another popular dish Butter Chicken is not up to the mark now. The restaurant ambience is okay because it needs some refreshing look for the modern days. Have a look at the serving dishes! They are served in stainless steel utensils; looks like they haven't upgraded after 90s. No value for money as the menu prices are not reasonable for the quality of the item served.

This is one Descent Nonveg Restaurant in Tanjore city. Good for family, The briyani and Chicken sidedishes also good, especially we loved the dragon chicken here. The prawn is not that much good. Overall a good experience. There is a paid parking opposite to this.

Good restaurant. Ambience very good. From outside it looks to be small but inside it was very spacious with separate seating area. staffs are very kind. food is good. chicken rice is very good. chicken cooked well. must try restaurant in thanjavur. it walkable distance from old bus stand next Maharaja textiles.

We reached there around 3 pm, and it looked like the staff were in a hurry to wind up the counter, but luckily we managed to place our order and got everything we asked for. The food was really good, no complaints about the taste or quality — in fact, it was worth the money. The only downside was the service. It felt a bit dull and we had to wait for more than an hour before the food was finally served. The place itself was neat and had enough seating, but because of the slow service, it was a little frustrating. Maybe they were short-staffed at that time, not sure. Still, if you have patience, the food makes up for the wait.

Very very bad experience The biryani is very bad and quantity is very low also the taste of it and the price 315 rupees please gays be careful with this restaurant don’t go with your family and friends

The biryani and chicken dishes here are absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. Chicken 85 stands out as the signature dish — a must-try for anyone visiting. Great taste, generous portions, and good value for money!

Butter chicken, found nearly 60 gms B/L Chicken which cost Rs 280/- not worthy. Chicken fried rice very average..service is very good. 2 star for service only.

Total chaos, too less people to serve on a weekend. Over crowded as its near to the temple, has 2 AC halls and a big seating for non AC. Ample car and two wheeler parking facilities. But customer service is a big thumbs down. Food taste is also very average. Better dont try here and there are many better resturants in the same road.

Place looks alright, and the toilet is kept very clean. Service is good and fast. Commendable staff. Do tip them as you can. 😉

Nice restaurant with affordable food rates. Arti crafts shops adjacent to this has a nice collections. This is very close to the Tanajavur Brihadheeswara temple and adjacent to the temple parking premises. Quality of the food is also good at reasonable rates.

I went to purchase some refreshments, but unfortunately, I had a very unpleasant experience with the cashier. I paid Rs. 200 in cash, and in return, she handed me very old and torn currency notes. When I politely requested an exchange—explaining that such notes are often not accepted by other vendors—she raised her voice and responded rudely, insisting I keep them. This kind of behaviour is unacceptable, especially in the service industry, where basic courtesy and professionalism toward customers should be a priority.

One of the very worst restaurant with most arrogant staffs, doesn't care about customer needs and minimum requirements. No Table will have salt, or pickle. If u ask for salt they'll say self service. What's the meaning of self service in providing salt. If they keep a small salt pot in tables, who cares Abt there serving.

A nice restaurant in Thanjavur, the varities are more and the taste is good. The cost is affordable when compared to other big restaurant. It's worth for the price here and the ambience and the atmosphere also okay.

This place has a nice atmosphere, and the service was good. However, when it comes to the food, it was quite disappointing and far from what I expected.I ordered Aapam, which tasted very sour; the hot and sour soup was more like peppery hot water. The Onion Rava was decent compared to the rest, but the sambar and chutney tasted as though they were spoiled.Considering the prices, the quality and taste of the food were not worth it.I would not recommend this place.

Tasty local-style mutton biryani. Pieces soft-ah, masala perfect. Service fast but price konjam adhigam. Still a must-try for non-veg lovers.

Located close to Thanjavur Railway station. Delicious Mutton Biriyani and Budget friendly restaurant.

Biriyani is good... It's walkable distance from the railway station Parking is not available

Very very nice I am coming to this shop from my childhood itself. Mr. Manikandan service is very nice.

Here food is amazing. If you're a non veg person you must try this place

Experienced a worthy food and loved it.

Mutton biryani - ₹300 - Taste average and No. Of pcs ok Turkey 🦃 biriyani - ₹320 - Taste not worthy and only three pcs Nethili fish fry - ₹150 - taste good and quantity ok No one will take care of dine in person... They are focused only on parcels and online orders

The food at the restaurant was decent overall. The Mutton Biryani was definitely the highlight—absolutely delicious! The naan was good too, soft and fresh. However, the chicken gravy and chicken peratal were just average; the chicken could have been cooked a bit more thoroughly for a better texture. One area that could use improvement is the hand wash area, which wasn’t as well-maintained as I would have liked. It’s an okay spot for a meal, but there’s room for improvement in a few areas.

I went on exact lunch time (1.00PM). Little bit busy at that time. I ordered mutton biryani and fish finger but they told fish finger sold out, then I ordered tandoori chicken. Biryani was super. Tandoori was okay. You need to park your vehicle before the restaurant. Service was good. Quantity is fine for me.

Accidentally our driver bring us to this restaurant. Food was extremely good and tasty. Dearest Oviya Lakshmi was too kind to serve all of us patiently. Love this spot and will definitely come back. Highly recommend.

It was my worst experience in this restaurant. The mutton sukka that I ordered was so awful that the meat got decomposed. When I visited the kitchen, I found that the meat was stocked for 1 week. Awful Experience 😡😡😡

One of the excellent service and food taste. Not compromise the quality of food and service. All staffs are very kind and friendly. Cleaning and maintenance are appreciatable

On 24/10/25, I visited your restaurant with my friends at around 3pm. After being seated, we placed our food order with the server at approximately [20]. However, even after waiting for more than [50 minutes], our food had not been served. Several other tables that arrived after us received their meals before ours. When we inquired with the staff, we were told that the kitchen was busy, but no proper update or apology was provided. The lack of communication and delay in service caused great inconvenience and disappointment, especially as we had children/elderly persons waiting. We expected timely service and better customer handling, but the overall experience was unsatisfactory. Kindly look into this issue and take appropriate steps to improve the service speed and communication with customers in the future.

Had dine in offered good quality and quantity food, hopping good and next day ordered 2 mutton biriyani, packed in a local white box and very less quantity and found only 3 bones, not even a single piece of mutton found in biriyani, waste of money

This place is in medical college road and economical. Service was very good and the owner has a very good rapport with the customers and ensures they are served well.

Good food @ less price...

Situated in the Medical College Road and accessibility is easy. We went for taking lunch. They give half square meal at 50% rate. This is somewhat unique and that half meal food is sufficient for younger people. Food is served in plantain leaves and staff are courteous. Cleanliness and upkeep of the hotel is wanting. But it is a popular vegetarian hotel in that Road.

I went to this Hotel to eat some food. I ordered mushroom biriyani I wait for morethan 25 minutes .No one serve my ordered food .Atlast I asked to one service lady about my food who worked in that hotel.After that she went inside and came out with food.She told ur food is here.I tasted that food i got disappointed about that food.That is not a freshly prepared food.It has no taste at all.it was already spoiled .i think it was the spoiled food .I asked her about it but she refused about that.I am 30 years old till i ever went this type of hotel...Today is my bad time i went to that hotel. A female employee serving food arrives at the restaurant He treats the customer very lowly .. The service is so disgusting that he hates the restaurant. Restaurant female employee who has no respect for the customer.

Good and hygienic... taste is good... Affordable rate for the breakfast, meals and variety rice... But vada price is high compare to other hotels... 😀

I got a veg meal which was priced at 120rs. I think it was a great deal since it had many dishes with unlimited refill.

Good vegetarian taste. Must try parotta and dosai varities. It has both AC and NON AC dining facilitiy for 30 peoples at once. Food preparation time is round 15 min.

Bought half chicken for around 280 rs portion ok but still small compared to other shops, flavour is ok little salty . but bought Squid Skewer for 160 rs seriously I shocked to see the size of squid( 6" stick) it's not worth for the price. Very very small tiny and thin. Not even worth for 40 rs. I had squid many place never see one like this. It looks like Pre -Mature Baby Squid. I don't understand how they serve this to customer. I forgot to take Picture :( worst experience. Never expected.

Food is worst, I ordered plate shawarma it contains 90% carbage 10% chicken only. It's worth only 50 but they charged me 140 very worst experience. Don't eat in this shop.

Osm taste osm in less price peaking space also available veg and non veg both is available, service is good , parsal also avilable door deleviry also available, Must go and eat 😍😋😍💓

Suggested Take away..food was good. and the person was also Friendly

Good for grilled chicken and taste are good and service is also good ...

Taste wish food and fresh sea food available

If want gOod smoky spicy Grill chicken one only choice is bbq ride... Awesome taste

I went here to have some authentic South Indian meals but the meal was not available as it was post 3 so settled up eating some Vadas and they were amazing in taste even though they were served ice cold. The filter coffee was too good and as strong as I requested, very pocket-friendly place it is.

Ordered a plain/rava dosa. Was fresh and tasty, accompanied with a delicious and hearty serving of sambar and chutney. Good filter coffee. Served with a smile. Frequently visited by locals for their daily breakfast fix/coffee.

This place has shifted from its old address. So if youy are going there, find out the exact address. However, if you go to the old address you'll eat at hotel Ganapathy, as i did. Their food is awesome as well. But i guess for a person from Chennai any food at thanjore will be awesome. The coconut chutney was super awesome. Rava onion and vada exceeds expectations. Giving four stars only because of the initial let down if finding that it was not coffee palace.

Their food is subtle and nice Kadappa is their spl but it will be very strongly aromatic and subtle taste, not so spicy

Best one for Breakfast and evening snacks in Thanjavur. This opens from morning 6 to evening 8pm. This is recently renovated and a good atmosphere. Coffee wa ls really good. Ghee roast, Poori, Rava dosa were also very nice. A must visit place in Thanjavur.

This is the first ever coffee palace hotel. The other two are newly built. If one wants to savor the best of south Indian breakfast, this is the place. Rates are so nominal. Must eat: Rava Dosa, Filter Coffee. If you reach the place between 4 pm - 6 pm, you will get amazing evening snacks that changes daily. 5* taste, 5* value for money. The hotel is very old, so dont go by the looks. Everything is served on banana leaf :)

Coffe and rawa dosai is great with Arachu vitta sambhar (authentic Tanjore dish)which is made with freshly roasted and grounded spices , other dishes are ok. It's quite difficult to park a car in this street.

Wow.... fantastic lunch very yummy and hygenic..cost also nominal ...it's like delicious treat home made ..mutton,crab and fish simply fantabulous....don't miss it..!

Nice and good food, with homely taste.. Must visit✌️✌️

Best place for lunch 🙂

Good quality foods and home made taste

Home style food 👌👌

One of the oldest hotels... Famous for coffee and rava dosa..

Very old restaurant... very tasty and higienic food... reasonable prices....

Unlimited meals available..!

Hotel Vasantha Bhavan, centrally located in town, is known for its authentic Tamil Nadu cuisine. The dosas and traditional meals are flavorful. With reasonable price., it’s a reliable choice for those seeking genuine food in a convenient, town-center location.

I didn’t like the way they cleaned. My table was wet when I sat down. I waited for someone to clean it, but no one came. So I asked them to clean the table. The cleaner wiped it with a wiper, but it was still wet. I also saw her placing the wiper on dirty plates in the trolley where she was collecting used dishes. That really upset me. I didn’t say anything because she was elderly. I just moved to another spot and started eating. A waiter came and asked what happened, but the way he spoke wasn’t polite. He was quiet, but his tone felt rude. It was really a good hotel when i was child. I really want that taste and services now!

"Absolutely disappointing experience at this restaurant. The ambiance was completely lacking, and the cashier's behavior was unacceptable. The food was slow, overpriced, and didn't meet expectations. Overall, a terrible experience from start to finish. Wouldn't recommend."

Had lunch with my family, pathetic food. I asked for warm water and was provided with boiling hot water. Ordered curd rice which was very hot as well with absolutely no taste and seasoning. The price of the meals was also a lot compared to what was served. Would not recommended going at all.

In May month i visited Thanjavur at the time I visited this restaurant I ordered chapathi and panner butter masala and fried rice and meals and sambar sadham and it is nice and tasty and also price also affordable so 😋 enjoy good with my family

1. One of the best restaurant in the town. Easily located from the main road. Just opposite to old bus stand. 2. Parking will be difficult. 3. Food especially tiffin items like idly, dosa, sambar, chutney etc is delicious. Lunch was also good.Three types of chutneys (Coconut, Tomato, Mint) will be served. 4. Meals during lunch time will have good spread of fry, poriyal, kootu, curries, delicious sambar, rasam, mor kulambu, Butter milk etc 5. Howey, service is below average. During lunch time, there is no proper way of allotting the chairs to the customer. The manager at counter told that if you have seat, you go and sit or else get away 6. The AC section is horrible with stinking smell. 7. The mode of payment is only cash. 8. Neatness is above average.

Very tasty foods preferred for vegetarian good atmosphere, quality of the food also good but serving people are bad all are rushing to take order not all waiting to chose the food others than that all good 💖

Had a lunch at A2B Thanjavur which is located near Chennai silks.We ordered Special south indian meals ,North Indian Thali and coffee.The meals were good but the service was very very worst.There are many service person but not wanted to work proper.The ambience was very good.

On our way to Big Temple, we stopped at this charming little breakfast spot, and it turned out to be a delightful experience! Despite the morning rush, we were promptly seated, and the staff attended to us with remarkable efficiency and warmth. We savored a delicious spread of masala dosa, soft idlis, and perfectly crisp ghee roast — every bite was flavorful and made with care. The place was spotless, and the staff went above and beyond to make our meal enjoyable. Plus, ample parking makes it hassle-free for travelers. Highly recommended for anyone passing by! Masala dosa, soft idlis, and crispy ghee roast — all delicious and served super fast. Spotlessly clean, friendly staff, and plenty of parking. A must-visit for travelers! 🚗✨

We ordered twice while staying in thanjavur via swiggy and zomato. The packaging was very good. The coffee was hot enough even after 20 minutes of delivery. I personally like the pongal and rava dosai. The service has been very good, attending to every need. There is plenty of parking, hence no issues there.

Had breakfast here and tried masala dosa with coffee. The coffee was excellent – rich in taste and really refreshing. The dosa, however, was just average in flavor and could have been better. Overall, a decent experience mainly for the coffee

Had my meal for the first time in this restaurant, the food was fantastic with no doubt, from the appitizer to the south indian mini meals! Unfortunately the waiting system for the table is unorganised as the restaurant was crowded and it took some times to sit. Hope the management take initiative onnmaking an organised waiting system.

Worst staff management. Ragunathan - looks like a manager there, wore suit, with zero efforts to arrange a table for a family of 2 with 1-2yr old kid. From the photo you can see there are lots of table vacant. I just entered the hotel and asked for a table, he responded no service person is available.. 3 persons are standing at the billing counter chit chatting. This is not the 1st time here. WORST!

Terrible experience. Awkward service Even the manager was a disgrace. I won't refer any to a2b again expecially to A2B tanjavur city. Horrible experience. Begged for tea or coffee 10 times. Disgrace. Showing experience.

Food is ok, good taste but Overall atmosphere is bad and compared to the facilities the price is too high.... even a coffe cost 25 and A single pease dhosa cost 60 rupees

It is located at the exit gate of thanjavur old bus stand .it serving delicious meals we had veg meals and curd rice Waiter was offering kottu, and other vegetables with curd rice . Food taste is excellent and service is awesome. Menu choice to be more if we compare with other hotels. For lunch they offer you Moore khulmbhu and vatha khulmbhu as well.

SHUT IT DOWN. The hotel sever literally yold me to clean the table by myself. When complained to manager he said "we don't have enough employees so adjust on whatever they say" Worst hotel in Thanjavur.

Very affordable place. Good south indian vegetarian option near old bus stand. The interiors are a bit old and the rest room leaves a lot to be desired. But the food is good.

Ok 120 Rs Limited meals.

Very budget oriented. Idly was charged 12/- per piece. Taste and Quality was good. Drinking water provided was OK. Family peoples were there during my visit. Service was prompt. Worth giving a try.

07-02-2023 I ORDER MEAL'S 90/- 👉AMBIANCE : Crowd place & too much noice. I am not recommended. 👉SERVICE : Need improvement table neatness & service person dress code. 👉Item's : Rice(unlimited) + sambar + rasam + poriyal + appalm. Missing Pulikulambu & sweet. 👉Taste : Complete Flat. 👉Quantity : Unlimited. 👉Payment : Gpay & cash. 👉Parking : Road side. Over all i considered, You will find better ambiance & taste hotel nearby.