Absolutely fantastic food and exceptional service from the team at Thava. Highly recommend the special prawn curry!
I had dinner with friends on Christmas eve. The service was very good and we always had wait staff checking on us and asking if we needed anything. My vegetable briyani was very good. However, some of my friends said that the food was not that spicy and as flavourful as the curries in Durban. Nonetheless, I would visit again.
We will definitely be visiting again.
We received amazing service and help with Vegan meals. The vegan food was so delicious and we will definitely be back.
This should be on the Vegan hidden gem list.
Indian in italy.. excellent food and unbelievable service. Being an Indian from India never expected that there will an authentic and proper Indian restaurant outside India. I was wrong, from reception till we leave, management made sure that we all entertained well. As a starter we have tried their unique street indian platter and mains we ordered lamb shank chettanad, lamb kasthuri, chicken kadai. Flavoursom and explotion of spices with beautifull paratha made us feel like we are in India. Thank u Thava and team we will see u on our next trip.
Unexpected!!!! Impromptu Friday night dinner turned out to be an absolute surprise . Greeted by hosts you get an authentic Indian feel. Waiter's knowledge and presentation of the menu was great. My husband had the lamb shank seasonal speciality and it looked very appetizing. I had the Thava prawn speciality and was pleasantly surprised. Perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. Found the menu a bit overwhelming with choice but with guidance from waiter we defnitely had an amazing meal. We both like hot food but was recommended to order medium and it was very flavour some. Thava is great value for money and both the food and ambiance were great. We will be back
We visited Thava last week and it was a pleasant experience. Waiters, managers and front hostesses were friendly and welcoming. Food we ordered were lamb shank biryani, lamb chops biryani, lamb Rogan Josh, chicken chettinadu... All came with rice and we also ordered Naan with it. As starters we ordered the street food pani poori, Palak chat and tandoori prawns..all were very tasty and the quantity were big enough for all of us to share. Desserts were kulfi, fried ice cream and payasam and were wonderful. The decor is classic and elegant. They played a wonderful background music which added a very refreshing ambiance to the restaurant. Will definitely go back to try more and more Indian dishes.
Good food and ambiance. The best service i received so far. Their tandoori lamb chops biryani is the best. Spicy and good quantity. Will recommend to my friends and family.
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Thava Indian Restaurant
Location : Montecasino
Price : R350-R400 for two (pricing is 10 % too expensive I feel)
This vibrant restaurant opened recently in Montecasino a 5 Minute drive away from home.
It was typically hard to get a reservation as the restaurant is always booming! Today I was fortunate enough to get a booking 🌼
Firstly the ambience was inviting , homely and fresh. Montecasinos style made it feel authentic too.
Secondly the food - @tameez_moosa & I started with India’s famous street-food ‘Pani Puri’ , WOW! It was everything from spice & all things nice. A perfect balance between tangy , sweet , salty and spicy (crunchy too).
For mains we thoroughly enjoyed the Paneer Makhani which was Indian cottage cheese cooked in a delicious cashew + tomato sauce/gravy garnished with cream - served with rice and naan. It lacked a bit of salt however I preferred it that way as too much salt can raise your blood pressure (That’s the Nurse in me talking) 😄😯🤗
To end off the meal I enjoyed a cup of Masala tea - really warming and tasty. (Could have been presented differently like in a teapot however served by the cup seemed more authentic)
For dessert we had the Deep fried Thava Ice Cream (Rich + sweet vanilla ice cream covered in phyllo pastry , deep fried and served with syrup and coconut sugar) , I particularly didn’t enjoy this as much as I thought I would as the phyllo was cooked inconsistently & the ice cream was store bought.
Lastly , the service overall was good. Staff were attentive and friendly. The restaurant is Halaal friendly however I opted for vegetarian.
A ladies night dinner we choose the recently opened Thava , service was attentive.Food tikka chicken starter kebab with butter naan was tasty but not spicy at all .Tried Pani Puri here for first time and loved flavour sensation of crunch, softness and tangy and sweet flavour as this specific store also has street food on offer
Loved our dinner there. Affordable prices, quick service and very delicious Indian food restaurant right inside the great Monte Casino. Staff is also helpful and polite. Vegetarian and halal food also available along with beer, wine and other alcoholic drinks. Ordered so much food that we had to take remaining in take aways 😂
Thava delivers on expectations.
The meal was simply delicious. Portion sizes were good.
Hot is a true level of heat!
Great service and a welcoming atmosphere.
My friend and I had an amazing dinner there. Our waiter was very friendly, helpful and patient while we tried to figure out what we wanted. You get great snacks while you wait. The management staff are also friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and great portions. We both had a vegetarian dish, and it was great, which some places fall down on. Will definitely be going back there!
We even got a dessert on the house which was scrumptious!
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Thava is always a treat when it comes to delicious Indian food. They food is absolutely spot on, the curries never too greasy, the rotis never too fat and chewys, and they always get their mild, medium and spicy ratios spot on.
Service is always excellent too. Have been going here since the place opened and not once have we left feeling even the slightest of disappointments.
Atmosphere is great too. It is always busy and bustling, at least on all the occasions that I have been here.
Recommendations: pick any of their Indo Chinese like chilli panneer, cauliflower chilli or even a manchurian and you cannot go wrong. I've only tried vegetarian here and for that I can vouch for. In snacks, the panic puri is to die for albeit a bit expensive since you always wish the plate had more.
We have celebrated my daughter's birthday here, twice in a row. And they have made it extra special with the singing and a house special treat each time. Here's a pic of the soji ice cream they treated my daughter to... it was just... melt-in-mouth divine. Thanks, team Thava. I am impressed as much with how consistent you are in what you do, as I am with your food quality and taste.
We visited for dinner, despite the restaurant being so busy we were never felt neglected. We did wait for a table as we didn't make a reservation but it was nothing more than 10min. The staff and host are extremely friendly and very helpful. The food is delicious!!! Prepared to perfection, definitely a MUST visit if you're feeling for a good curry. The deco is elegant but authentic making eating with your hands normal.
We ordered the
Chicken chettinadu curry in mild (comes with rice).
Tandoori mixed platter for 2.
Butter Naan.
For dessert we had soji & ice cream.
Drinks we got Bombay crush (so yummy).
We had a fantastic dinner here tonight for a 51st birthday. Samuel ,our waiter ,made the evening extra special with his brilliant recommendations. EVERY single dish was outstanding...the highlights were the cheese and garlic Naan breads,the tandoori chicken platter,and delicious Dom Pedro's. Truly attentive service right through...highly recommend.
Arguably one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to, the food is amazing and fresh. I love the different variations on naan breads they have on offer. All the waiters are super friendly, professional and really helpful when it comes to recommending dishes.
Was a lovely afternoon at Thava, the service was quick and friendly, food was amazing. A very nice ambiance. Our waiter was incredibly friendly, professional and accommodating. 10/10
We visited this place on a weekend with friends and family. We visited Montecasino and had lunch at this place. The staff was very polite and helpful. We had a good time and the food was good too. It has very nice menu options and the dishes were tasty too. We even had 2 kids accompanying us and even they are nicely. Will visit again for sure
Loved this place! The dishes are rich and full of flavour. The butter chicken was incredible - the prawn curry was just ok and the lamb/ mutton curry was a little spicier than expected but very yummy. Enjoyed the meals.
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