Thanal Indian Restaurant, Newark
Authentic South Indian (Kerala) cuisine - savour the taste of one of the most beautiful regions of the world!
Best Newcomer Restaurant 2008
Top Ten Award Restaurant 2009
Healthiest Restaurant Award 2009
Thanal Indian restaurant in Newark is the ideal choice for anyone who enjoys delicately spiced dishes from India's south-western paradise region.
The relaxed ambience of the restaurant, located in the heart of Newark, is inspired by the region of Kerala, which takes its name from the Malayam for 'land of the coconut'.
Enjoy distinctive, delicate dishes at Thanal
Differing greatly from the heavier, spicier tastes of northern India, the traditional cuisine of Kerala is translated into a delicious range of dishes at Thanal.
Freshly ground spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric are used to delicately flavour starters and main meals, while rice, poppadoms, fruity pickles and stir-fried vegetables are served as traditional side dishes.
Coconut is a much-loved ingredient in the Indian restaurant's mouth-watering cuisine, and seafood - both fish and shellfish - is an equally popular choice, reflecting Kerala's link with the clear azure waters of the Arabian Sea.
Authentic Indian cuisine prepared from the finest ingredients
Because many of Southern India's Hindus are vegetarian by religion, and because Kerala has large minorities of Christians and Muslims who are predominantly not vegetarians, the region's cuisine enjoys an exquisite blend of vegetarian, meat, poultry and fish dishes.
This great legacy has inspired superb lentil and vegetable-based dishes which are very popular at Thanal, while fresh local produce, including locally sourced meat from quality butchers, is always top of the menu.
Moreover, Thanal's chefs take great care to use less oil and sugar than many Indian restaurants, to keep the menu at Thanal light and healthy - while never compromising on taste or on portion sizes!
The experienced chefs at Thanal, who trained in 5-star hotels in India before coming to England, make use their wealth of experience of Southern Indian restaurant cuisine to ensure every dish served at Thanal is a sensation.
So, why not book your table and enjoy a taste of paradise? Call Thanal on Newark (01636) 706230.
Opening times at Thanal Southern Indian Restaurant
Monday to Thursday: Noon-3.00pm & 6.00pm-10.30 pm
Friday & Saturday: Noon-3.00pm & 6.00pm-11.00pm
Sunday: Noon-3.00pm
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