Thali in Cork

Ducked into Thali seeking a quiet, quality place to grab lunch on St. Patrick’s Day. There was literally one 2-top available. Had the lamb kebab, veg samosas, butter naan, and a mango lassi. AMAZING! I’m regretful not asking my servers name he was so kind and helped me wrap my leftovers (thank you!!).

The food here is actually quite good compared to many other places, and we did enjoy the taste. However, the experience we had with seating was disappointing. When my friend and I arrived, we were told the restaurant was full and that the empty tables we could see were reserved. While we were still standing outside looking for another place to go, a couple walked in and asked for a table as a walk-in and were seated immediately at one of those tables removing the reserved tag. Since it was my friend’s birthday, I didn’t want to create a scene at the door. Instead, my friend called the restaurant and made a reservation next time, and only then were we able to dine in. I can’t say for certain what the reason was, but the situation did feel uncomfortable and a bit unfair as they were walking in like us. On the positive side, the food tasted good, although the portion size could be better considering the price.

My partner and I discovered Thali by chance while wandering through Cork City ,the gorgeous aromas coming from inside completely lured us in. From the moment we walked through the door, the service was friendly and welcoming. The food was outstanding, full of rich, authentic flavours, and the portions were generous for the price. It’s rare to find such great quality and value together. A really wonderful dining experience from start to finish.

Lovely small nepalese restaurant with authentic tastes

Staffs are really friendly and welcoming! Food quality and taste remains the same over the years!

The Best Duck ever another time. Great experience of taste. Thank you Very Much!!!

Never disappointed when we get an Indian from here. Good portions and always tastes lovely.

So yummy! If you ask for it spicy, they do not play!!! But it was all so good. Loved the onion pakora

Good selection of tasty food and attentive service, although the staff have to balance table service and delivery drivers. Good vegetarian options, limited vegan

Just had a Deliveroo from them and it was beautiful and in time. Delivered to our hotel with no issues. I had a lamb sag and asked for it to be heated up with fresh green chillies because I love a hot curry. Whenever I do that, I assume it’ll be ignored, but it wasn’t. It was good and hot and there were chopped fresh green chillies on the top. There was a ton of meat in my curry and plenty of beautifully cooked basmati rice. My wife doesn’t like sauce or heat so had a nan and chicken tikka. The nan was exceptional. Not at all oily (despite being called a “butter nan?) Light, not oily, lovely. All in all it was cracking and I very much recommend it.