Thandi in Saint John

33 Canterbury St, Saint John, NB E2L 2C6, Canada

★★★★★
(1054 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant Asian restaurant South Asian restaurant

About

Thandi is a fusion of flavor from East to West. Flavors from India and North America

Website
singhdining.com
Address
33 Canterbury St, Saint John, NB E2L 2C6, Canada
Plus Code
7WCQ+RF Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
4–10 PM
Monday
4–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
4–11 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
1054 reviews

Most Mentioned

butter chicken (54) pad thai (21) vindaloo (20) steak (12) fusion (11) leftovers (10) calamari (7) cocktail (7) cheesecake (6) asian cuisine (6)
5 stars
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3 stars
53
2 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★★
October 11, 2024

Excellent food, the service was helpful and attentive. Would recommend this place for a quick lunch.

★★★★★
October 5, 2024

Amazing place. Great service from everyone you meet. The place is beautiful for a dinner date or group affair. The food is delicious. Would recommend any of the Indian curries and biryani. Definitely would come again!

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

This was my first Indian restaurant experience but definitely not my last. The bar has been set. I had the Vindaloo a signature cocktail and split a sampler appetizer. Absolutely delicious. Great atmosphere and great service.

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

We were a group of 8. Their service was quick. Each everything was delicious. We had channa masala , Dal Makhani, mix biryani, Paneer vindaloo. Thank you.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

We were taken here by our Son and Daughter-in-Law. What am experience. Neither my Wife nor I had ever had Indian cuisine. We LOVED it. Such delicious flavours and amazing service. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area to try at least once!

★★★★★
July 12, 2024

Such amazing food and the portions were very generous as well! Definitely should check out and in the area! We ordered the Indian platter for 2, as well as the saag curry with vegetables (super delicious combo)!

★★★★★
June 27, 2024

Delicious Indian (Southeast Asian) Fusion. They have some great Indian and Thai dishes. Their spin on the traditional Pad Thai was excellent, as it uses tamarin as the based sauce, so the Pad Thai is nice sweet and tangy.

★★★
August 13, 2023

Food was alright. I ordered the spicy pad thai which really didn't taste much like pad thai. Other people in my party enjoyed their stuff a lot, not really for me. Not bad, but not great either.

December 20, 2024

My meal tasted over cooked and slimey. I asked for a replacement and was denied by the owner and charged for the a dish I didn t take 2 bites out of. I told the waiter within 3 minutes of receiving the food that everything had been overdone and it was inedible. Customer service is terrible and the older lady (the owner I m assuming) was quite rude to me as I was being very understanding to their policies.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

I had a great experience here, their food is spectacular. My time tasting an Indian food which I really love

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Fantastic food, amazing and very kind staff. Wonderful relaxing environment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Ive loved Thandi since day one! The butter chicken and pad thai are my faves! #ContestEntry

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great place all around. Food, service and atmosphere. Get the butter chicken, you wont be disappointed! #contestentry

November 23, 2024

Great food, great service and we are regular customer of restaurant and I always tip to the server but this time for some reason it went out of my sight and by mistake forgot to tip! My apologies. After that, waiter came to me and asked for the tip personally and he was saying otherwise I need to pay to kitchen! What type of concept id this! I am more concerned about waiters now do waiters have to pay behalf of customers who do not tip them! Is this fact or lie?! Fyi at last I gave tip to server. But worried about all the servers work at this restaurant!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great food and excellent service Dietary restrictions: Indicate in the menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Absolutely amazing. The food, the environment, the space, the staff. Can not say enough good things about this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great food, lovely atmosphere, awesome staff! We keep coming back! A real gem in Saint John!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I was a beautiful, clean restaurant. The ambiance setting is relaxing and food was delicious

October 23, 2024

I ordered Korma with lamb meat, but it was beaf which was uncooked and hard. I never come back. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great food, and ambiance, but like too many other places these days, prices creeping up too high. Makes it a rare occurance to get out. Would go more often if places would drop their prices. Im

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Always great

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

When it comes to Saint John and eating out Thandis is my preferred choice. A friend recommended it about a decade ago and Im still grateful to him to this day.

★★
October 23, 2024

Came on Vacation to StJohns and came with high hopes for eating at Thandi.. totally disappointed with the food ordered chicken biryani and lassi...biryani I couldnt able to complete it and the taste was really bad and price trust me I will never ever come here or recommend to anyone I dined at Indian restaurant almost in 4 Provience but this one disappointed like anything..

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Just have good things to say about this place.... Food was excellent, top drinks menu and great service. Definitely would recommend stopping by for some good grub....

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food, very nice atmosphere and excellent service. We had chicken tikka masala and butter chicken all good size dishes. Prices are reasonable and according to the value you get. It was our first time here with the family and we all were pleasantly surprised. One of Saint Johns best. Well be back no doubt about it.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Ive never had a bad meal at Thandis, and still technically didnt last night either as the meal was flavorful and still very good tasting, my only gripe with my meal was that it was lamb vindaloo, and while yes it tasted great, it really lacked proper vindaloo spice. But otherwise very tasty overall.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Weve visited many Indian restaurants around the world Thandi is definitely amongst one of the best. The restaurant is in a beautiful building and has a great menu. The dishes we ordered were very tasty and excellent value for money. Well worth a visit.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

This is my favorite restaurant in the city. Food, drinks and especially service is excellent. Has a very diverse menu to suit everyone

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great spot... could be just me but I found the two dishes I tried tasted the same. Delicious...but I honestly could not tell the difference between the lamb curry and the butter chicken. Same flavor profile I suppose. Servers were great and the atmosphere is very nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Excellent experience. Definitely recommend. Food

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

As the website says east meets west- it s not really your authentic Indian restaurant. Portion size is huge so go for sharing options. They don t offer tandoori naan or parathas but substitute with pita bread. All curries come with rice and bread. Aloo samosa chaat was refreshing . The red color of chutney seems to be overdone. Don t expect any Indian desserts here. But you will fall in love with the cheese cakes!!! (Made in house by the owner herself) The masala curry was a bit sweet. Lot of locals as diners and that might say that it caters to that palate. Darrell who was our server was fantastic!! Vegetarian options: Paneer and Vegetable options available Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available. Pescatarian options available

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

It couldn t be better, everything was just perfect Danica u rock girl thank you for being so nice and super friendly Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Excellent! Severs were great! Did was great! Decor and atmosphere was excellent... Not terribly loud like so many restaurants tend to be. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options! Delicious!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

What a gem. Food was excellent. ( curry sharing platter. )Staff did an amazing job. Definitely looking forward to going back.

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

First time trying Thandi, their google reviews are great. I ordered the rogon Josh, there was a huge amount of quality lamb pieces and it was cooked perfectly, unfortunately the sauce was very salty and I couldn t taste any other flavours. My son had the biryani which he enjoyed and my husband had one of the curries. I can t fault them on the abundance of fish and meat, there was lots in all dishes but the curry flavour was just ok. Overall disappointed we didn t get those delicious flavours we were expecting. Indian food is a favourite of ours and being from the UK originally we ve been spoiled for choice with Indian restaurants so we have a lot of experience with the dishes. Thandi didn t live up to expectations on this occasion Good service and ambience though, it was almost a full house on a Tuesday night!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Little Less authentic on the real Indian taste. Full marks for ambiance and service. Very kind staff.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Definitely stop and eat here if youre anywhere nearby! I LOVE Indian food and the flavor of the dishes we ordered surpassed my already high expectations. If youre not sure if Indian food is for you, trust me - youll find something you love and the amazing staff there is more than willing to help you navigate the menu! Couldnt recommend more!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The restaurant is marketed as Indian, but has dishes from all over the world. A different twist on Korma chicken which tasted very good Cheesecake is not very Indian, but tasted good anyway The service was quick and pleasant

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

In a greazy port city, enveloped by dancing fog comes a beacon of exotic flavors, textures and quality food one would not expect: Thandi!! The expectations were exceeded on every facet of the dining experience: PACKED on a random Monday evening; prompt service, courteous service, tasty, quality foods (2 Indian, one thai) and two phenomenal home made desserts (not too sweet, but packing with taste and texture--just how it should be!)! Was able to chat with the owners Ken and Holly and thanked them for the perfectly curated ambience, menu and well trained staff. I was told they are successful entrepreneurs in the food industry and it completely encapsulates their dedication to a magnificent dining experience! Kudos and a must try, TRUST me. Vegetarian options: Tons of amazing veggie options and we appreciated the substations!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great food, great atmosphere.

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

So I drive into Thandis from Hampton wich takes me about 30 minutes. The last 5 or 6 times Ive ordered they never have chopsticks. Now tell me why a place as expensive as this cant afford chopsticks but Splash always has them,Linn Chau always has them ??? It will probly be the last time I go. There food is starting to get worse. You spend almost 40$ for 1 dish and they cant afford 10 cent chopsticks . To me its unexceptable when a Thai restaurant does not have any chopsticks.

★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The food was not up to par. The naan was store bought naan, which was shocking. For an establishment that is supposed to be high-end, store bought naan is inexcusable, it ruined the whole dining experience. The curries were okay. Service was great though.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

We had a large group of 20+out for dinner on a Saturday night. Fidel was an excellent server. The private room was delightful! Every dish was delicious - from fish pakora to pad Thai and spicy chicken dishes! So nice to all be together and to have a delicious meal. Thank you Thandi s!

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Not much Indian variety is available. Dont go on online menu. Its marely to attract. Dishes mentioned in online menu are not even listed in their dinning menu. If you are really Indian food lover this place is not for you. No taste authenticity. Service charges are too high. Not ordered any liquor but liquor serving charges are charged that again 20$ and for serving beverages extra 6$. Means on serving beverages only they charged 26$ along with govt HST Tax 18.30$. On total food bill of 96$ they charged total 44$. Means 45.83% of the charges. Will not recommend at-all to any Indian food lover. Vegetarian options: Not have much to order in vegetarian. And what all is available no such authentic taste. Not at all recommendable..

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

If youre looking for a delicious meal, Thandi is the place! Not only is ambiance is inviting and cozy, the food is outstanding. The butter chicken is a MUST TRY! 10/10. Food

July 23, 2024

Bad service and long wait. Forced to tip 18% because we were in a group.

July 23, 2024

BEWARE : Booked for a group of 16 people on a Tuesday, restaurant was nowhere near busy, almost empty. Service was terrible, it took an absurd amount of time for us to receive our food, which I obviously am aware can be longer with bigger groups but this time it was ridiculous. It was two and a half hours before we were able to pay and leave. The cherry on top was the waiter that forced us to give him 18% tip for every people in the group, stating restaurant policy with group larger than 8 ..all in all food was decent, but service was terrible and they robbed us with an 18% tip which even after trying to change the tip to a lower amount, the waiter was arguing and leading into a verbal altercation. Will never go back to this restaurant, very poor business practices beware if you decide to venture with a group larger than 8.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Excellent Indian food restaurant in Saint John. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great experience during lunch time. Came for Halal item in the menu. Tried Lamb curry with rice and Naan bread.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Authentic indeed

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

A great find in a nice friendly city. A wide selection of cuisine. The Indian options are a great quality option. Food : 5/5

★★
June 23, 2024

I always get squirreled away at the same table for 2 upstairs- for the past 6 visits. The seating at that table is uncomfortable - meshed between a viewless table and a plastic gated cash, by the washroom. My guest got his dinner late as it was wrong. I don t think I ll go back tried too many times to make this place special.

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Such a ridiculous experience, not worth it. No professionalism. Just lazy staff and management. Food

★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

A premium priced Indian Cuisine Restaurant. Taste wise it was average and I didn t find anything great, however, it has nice ambient and staffs were friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great unexpected discovery in Saint John. The food is really excellent. He makes people eat Indian dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The butter chicken is to die for ! Absolutely will return, great service and the food is phenomenal. Thank you Food : 5/5

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

This is my fifth time at Thandi. Appetizers were delicious as usual, first time trying the pad thai and rogan josh which were fairly large portions with an 8/10 score for a first time try. Service was prompt and efficient, we asked for a change of cutlery which was immediate, same thing with the change of water, but when we asked for a change of napkin we were told it would be a few minutes as the server had to attend to other guests but few seconds later a fresh set of cutlery wrapped in napkins were presented to us. We were also asked to remove our cutlery used for our apps and keep them for our mains, even though later a fresh set of cutlery wrapped in napkins were presented, meaning there was no shortage of cutlery. I personally got the vibe that the server was getting irritated by us asking for stuff, but where a napkin fell/there was something in the water I m not sure if we were not supposed to ask for a change. All in all Thandi will remain one of my favorite places to dine, but wouldn t advise it if you re used to a certain level of decorum in terms of the service.

★★★★
May 23, 2024

Had Indian cuisine, any more authentic and it would have sand in it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Delicious food always

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Food was good. Service was ok. To be fair, we had friends show up unexpectedly and they moved us to a larger table. There was a large group in at the same time as us and we felt that we were forgotten.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Easily the best restaurant in Saint John. Even the non-Indian food is top notch. Always so so fresh. Parking: On street public parking available. Kid-friendliness: Brought my 2 year old here. They have high chairs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

We eat here when we come to Saint John. We love the food and service each time. Tonight Moses was our server and he was great!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Our waitress was amazing! Served the Tait party.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Always a stellar meal, attentive service, and a great atmosphere. The owners are big community boosters. Definitely go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Fantastic as always.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

It was great for my first time having dinner here. I had a good experience with Indian food this time. Good service staff and the atmosphere in the restaurant is beautiful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Our server, Moses, gave us the best dining service we ve had in this city! He was a delight and made sure everything was perfect! We will be back and requesting him!!

★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I ordered 2 sandwiched at the price of $26 which was not worth the money. Because that thing anyone can make at home. Good atmosphere but food not worth the price.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food was great no complaints. Service was lacking, only saw my server to order and to pay at the end which was overall disappointing. The atmosphere was great, exposed ceiling and the lighting made a warm vibe

March 23, 2024

Very rude customer service. Environment is not much good. I don t like customer service. Looking for to order food over the phone. They hang up the call on my face twice. Rubish people and restaurant.

Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I am someone traveling across Canada,and my favorite dish is Chicken biriyani.No surprises,i have ordered Chicken Biriyani.Its just rice mixed with some chicken pieces.I have got a mango lessy,the worst maggo lessy i ever tried period.I am sure that the no one in that restaurant tasted actually mango lessy,they just mixed mango pulp with ice. One last thing,the biriyani itself cost me 29 cad before tax. If you dont care about your dollar value and want to try a different chicken biriyani,you can try this place.But even for free dollars please dont try the mango lessy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

I absolutely loved this place. I typically stick with my favorite dish which is butter chicken but, I tried the curry lamb and oh my! I think I found a new favorite Indian dish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great time for my first dinner there! We were in a group of 22, and our server was exceptional to us all! The food were great, and smelled so good. I would definitely come back again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Its my 3rd time there and always positively impressed. The service is flawless, as well as the food. The Indian menu is recommended : tasting platter for the first visit and then butter chicken not to be missed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Baby back ribs with mashed potatoes, Rogan josh, banjara, just to name a few, are my go-to. The best Indian cuisine in Saint John hands-down! 11/10

Local Guide
February 23, 2024

the food was so bad it made me sick. the pad thai was disgusting and i threw up. cesar salad was too salty and wonton soup tasted like broth with dough instead of dumplings. massively overrated the service was obnoxious and i felt like i was rushed out of the restaurant. it was my first and last time

★★
February 23, 2024

Prices are different in actual then it s on menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Best restaurant in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great food and service.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Excellent service. Portions size was good and very tasty.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Amazing food, great restaurant:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great service and excellent food! Loved the nachos, oriental stir fry and butter chicken. We will definitely be back.

Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Good food 7/10 but not family friendly. Not planning to come back. Should enhance their service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The atmosphere and food are amazing. The service was prompt and attentive. As for the food, the fish pakoras were perfect. The lamb Rogan Josh was flavorful and tender. I will definitely come back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Tremendous meal and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place to have Indian food in Saint John

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved the food! Samosa chat is awesome!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Me and a couple of friends ate here. A nice lady seated us and gave our order with kindness. As we order she than proceeded to say that she could pay for our order.. The food was delicious and the customer service is amazing! 10/10 would recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It was amazing service 10/10 would definitely recommend with delicious food everyone was amazing and nice to me and my group of freinds if you are looking for a place to eat definitely try here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Costumer service was better than I ve ever seen, and the food was great.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I booked Thandi with a set menu for a corporate group of 24 . My entire group loved the experience and are still raving about the butter chicken a month later. The only complaint is that we all ate too much! Service was quick and delicious. Highly recommend for your group or a date night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

So long as Holly and Kenny continue to put their all into this....there are nothing but good things to say about Thandi. Unique item: Fish Pakora. Consistent food. Atmosphere the best you can ask for.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Being an Indian who is a great lover of food. The taste is not up to the expectations, packed naan was heated, rice didnt heat properly. They heated the plate to make you feel that the food was warm but it wasnt. So, I wouldnt recommend any vegetarian Indian food lover this place.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Tried the restaurant for the first time last evening. Abby was the best !! Convinced me to try a few dishes I would never have had and I loved them. Great food and great portions. Can t wait to go back.. Thank you Abby

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food and ambience Dietary restrictions: My wife has dietary restrictions and they were great . They came up with different auctions what made her happy Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food so imaging I prefer Sharma g great perstotily I love food 10/10 owner sir very great personality Royal man Punjabi s di shaan Valero I love food so kind person so cute belle balle

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everything ok, but it takes time to receive the food at your table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The Indian dishes are fantastic. Jerry our server was exceptional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Jerry is just perfect! Food is great and they are incredibly careful when you have food allergies... portions are generous! Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I have been to Thandi a few times but my daughters first time. I love the food and I think my daughter is very pleased with the foodas well! The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The service is quick and the presentation is outstanding! We definitely recommend this restaurant and will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place for lunch or a night out. Atmosphere is nice and inviting, food is impressive, and prices are on parr with similar establishments. Last time I was there, I had the Seafood Masala. It was good, but I found the flavor of the sauce overpowered the flavor of the seafood too much. Definitely coming back though.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Went there yesterday and the food was really authentic and delicious .definitely recommended :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Its some pretty ok Indian food! Good spice

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Visiting SJ for the weekend and heard a lot of good things about this restaurant. It turned out to be amazing. We loved the experience and the service. Our waiter (Gerry?) was knowledgeable and attentive. Food was amazing, like next-level amazing. Can t wait to go back. Only critique I would have is that for the caliber of restaurant and cocktail menu I d expect a real mojito with muddled mint, but it was a pre-made mixture with ice. The waiter took it back right away and was very respectful about my dislike of it. Amazing experience overall!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I have to mention the food first, because it is phenomenal!! I have no doubt their food would impress anyone who loves a good curry. The atmosphere is warm, comforting and welcoming. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. If there was one downside, we were in and out the door in about 35 minutes, which felt somewhat rushed. I did not even finish my drink as I did not want to chug the last few gulps. This was a Saturday night so I do understand the needs to keep traffic flowing. All in, it was a great experience, the only point of contention was feeling a bit rushed as my partner and I were celebrating our 3 year anniversary, and wanted the evening to feel longer. Edit: We went back for my birthday, we were not rushed at all, the service and the food were both phenomenal! I cannot compliment them enough.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious. The bread Nachos are killer. Wings are like I make at home, absolutely no flair to justify the cost. Won Ton Soup is fusion and so we get that, and it was very filling, but it s technically not good. Floury taste and under seasoned jammed with odd ingredients stealing from it s simplicity. The Pad Thai is delicious but not really Pad Thai. Woke bathrooms. Will be back, but not as enthusiastic as we were before having tried it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always delicious, staff is friendly. Several dessert options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very nice ..... I recommend strog....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great courtesy and wonderful customer service with delicious indian food. Overall, the vibe was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very pricey but the food is delicious. Easily the best Indian restaurant in town

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Curries were good. Their Indian bread ( Naan) is not made in-house. Seems like they bought from Walmart or something. And just they reheat and served. Seems like non veg platter is best in their menu

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Worst Indian food ever. All the curries taste the same and the mango lassi was filled with ice. Asked for a replacement and the restaurant gladly did. Naans are store bought and not tandoor cooked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

If I only had one day uptown I would go here.

December 23, 2023

I had terrible experience with this restaurant. I ordered vegetable biryani and they gave me lamb and shrimp biryani which was very disappointing. It was so late to go back to restaurant so I had to throw it total waste of money never going again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was great and generous portion. Staff was helpful and joyful! Vegetarian options: I ate the spicy Thai seafood dish and I like spicy but wasnt sure if it was going to be super spicy and ask for medium spice and it wasnt spicy at all. To keep it spicy if you like spicy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Service was above expectations, food very good, atmosphere was warm and inviting. Very relaxed with good food and service in a comfortable environment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

the food was amazing! i had the lamb vindaloo, super tasty and sufficient portion. The only thing I have to comment on is our table which is not great, beside the POS machine. otherwise great food and highly recommended

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ambience of place is amazing however food is not for spicy lovers, but if you are looking for not spicy ( sweet curries) food this is your place. I wish they be serving thai green chillies on side just to blend in the spicy taste for spicy food lovers as they only use mild red chilli powder in food. Also they don t have chapati or naan. The naan they serve is kind of ready made bread type chapati.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very very good food, strongly recommended, service great and very friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is a comfortable and elegant place to dine. The menu offers a variety of choices. The Indian cuisine on the menu is especially delicious. The steaks are also tasty and satisfying. The staff is courteous and efficient. The prices are reasonable for the quality and service. I enjoy spicy food, but I suggest they inquire about the preferred spiciness level of the food. It would also be helpful if they displayed pictures of their menu items. Also the place can be noisy if its crowded.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Thandis catered my wedding for over 200 people. Their professionalism and work ethic was unmatched. I am still receiving calls and texts about how it was the best wedding food ever!! Our guests could not believe how delicious it was. 10/10 would recommend Thandis to eat in or to cater any size event. They were amazing, their staff was an absolute delight!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I forgot how good the butter chicken was. I look forward to returning soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great little place! Xcellent service tonight. The food had much more flavor than we were used to. I had a seafood curry special!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Thandi has been number one stop for us, I lov all the authentic indian curry.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place, food is a bit inconsistent but the atmosphere is great and the drinks are better!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very impressed. The tandoori chicken salad wasn t what I expected, but was delicious and loaded with chicken and veggies. Food came super quickly and service was friendly. Will be back next time I m in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was excellent. The service was amazing. The decor was gorgeous. A must try in Saint John!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love the atmosphere and vibe in this restaurant! But most of all, their dishes are sooo authentic!! Must try would be the chicken tikka masala with raita and spicy chicken noodles!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The Bombay Curry with Lamb, Naan Nachos and Butter Chicken are so delicious! Also loved that the restaurant was open on Monday Evening which is wonderful in summer especially

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One word ... EXCEPTIONAL! Wow, the food and service were amazing. Keith our server was wonderful. And as for the food ... the chicken vindaloo was incredible: so much meat, fresh, very little potato padding, and a great sauce. I asked for extra spicy and oh boy it was exactly as requested: super spicy but it still had all the flavours. Note that every meal comes with rice and naan included, so on that basis its great value. One criticism: the naans appeared to be shop-bought, not authentic, maybe they dont have a tandoor oven to make naans in house. BTW the wine is very reasonably priced! I cannot speak highly enough of the food and ambience (this place is in a gorgeous old brick building). See pics

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

An amazing experience with food and services. I recommend people to eat at this restaurant and enjoy the taste of great food. Ask the server and recommendations works best.. a great memory and meal to cherish

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I was in town for a week and decided to check out Thandi based on the rave reviews. It did not disappoint!!!! I got chicken tikka masala and it was phenomenal: the sauce was flavorful and just a little spicy, the chicken was tender, and the naan bread was the best I ve ever had. Service and ambience were great too. I came back a second time this week because I enjoyed it so much. Highly recommend!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

You could find a amazing experience at a better fare within stones throw of this establishment. As a host in the hospitality industry, as well as a person who is family-oriented, I have heard many opinions on Thandi s that are parallel with my own experiences at this restaurant. I regret to say that in recent years I have chosen to stop sending clients, friends, and family to Thandi as people frequently return disappointed. Clearly a lot has changed since they opened their doors 10+ years ago. I would love to revisit someday, but I have yet to find a reason. Great atmosphere, good menu, but the level of customer service (or lack thereof) leaves much to be desired. Your money is no good to us can go one of two ways. For the price, you d think they would try to encourage your patronage. I have found the demeanour and general behaviour of staff members to be rather deplorable.

December 23, 2023

What happened to Thandis???? 100% felt like a foreigner in my own country. Waiter did not speak english hardly and was quite rude. The kitchen had non english canadians who were hitting each other and throwing food around at each other. Will not be a place my family and I will return to again. Saint John that i knew and loved has gone, Sad

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had a wonderful time with work buddies at Thandi.. The pan-asian menu is interesting and the food was well presented..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

ThIs place Is AMAZING!! The food,the service,amazing Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Absolutely LOVED IT !! WOW !! After one year, the food just as delicious :) I took the Wonton soup with Lemon grass and ginger BROTH!! One of the best soup i ever tasted. After that i took a delicious steak salad with blue cheese dressing :) Amazing!!!!

★★★
December 23, 2023

The service was great and it s a beautiful place. The Indian food was sub par and was really disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really delicious ! many choices of dishes are offered beyond Indian specialties, which can appeal to a group with varied tastes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Would recommend. Food atmosphere and service from Michael was excellent. We would definitely go again.

★★
December 23, 2023

food is good but the drinks are horrible the bartender girl with red hair .. her drinks are no good and they are not consistent at all . if they get a new bartender with more fancy drinks this place would be a nicer atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Super tasty food, super seasoned, great quality. Whether vegan or normal - everything tastes fantastic. Friendly, fast service. All at an affordable price. We were very satisfied.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Staff are great, food great as always

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food was great and flavorful, portions were large. The waiter gave us a lunch menu but we came in for an item off the dinner menu and he allowed us to order from the dinner menu with no issue. It was clean and the service was quick. We enjoyed our meal and would recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Holly and Ken do it right! Quality of food....always A1 and consistency A1 everytime we eat there. Prices are more than fair for the quality and quantity you receive. Bravo guys....thank you Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A nice place to dine; with nice dishes. Grate for a group of friends or family up of 14 Wheelchair accessibility: Good access with wheelchair

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Dropped in (party of 2) around 7:30 on a Wednesday evening and were seated right away. Ordered the Nan Nachos for a starter and Butter Chicken and Vindaloo (Lamb) for our entree. Nachos came out right away and were super good and plentiul (we couldnt eat them all if we wanted to save room for our entrees). The Butter Chicken was reported to be very good, but the Vindaloo was outstanding, and as feared, I couldnt finish it all. Our server (Bob) was also excellent. Would go back anytime Im in St John.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent tasting food - spicy pad thai special and butter chicken with brilliant service. Clearly passionate about their food with a fascinating back story.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and atmosphere, fast service. The Indian Platter for 2 was amazing, and so was the Lamb Vindaloo & Matar Paneer

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food, flexible and helpful when our baby was cranky.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best Indian food I had in Canada. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

If you want toh enjoy delicious authentic indian food then do visit this restaurant. Vegetarian options: They have good options of veg.all curry served with rice and naan

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Its not authentic Indian food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the best restaurants in Saint John. Butter chicken my favorite. Cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Spicy/hot things are indicated so you are not surprised when trying something new.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I had the spicy Thai chicken. This was my first visit. For the price there should be more chicken, I found there was not a lot. Service was great. I believe his name was Darryl. Kept filling out water quickly and checked in on us for drinks too. Would go back!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

A family member took me to this restaurant many years ago and when I was back in town yesterday I decided to go back. I was met at the door by a waitress who bluntly asked me what do you need rather then ask me if I wanted a menu or how many people were joining me. The service was quick as I was the only one in the restaurant and I enjoyed the mushroom matar emencly but saying the service was subpar would be giving too much credit. My plate was scooped as I was finishing my last bite and I was asked if I wanted anything else. It took me awhile to answer as I was still eating. I left leaving a 50% tip only because being a server myself at fine establishments, I understand that not all the work is done by the server. I will go back because the food was very enjoyable. I only hope then that the serviced matches the quality of the food.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Tipped 15%. Server scowled. Wont return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A wonderful dining experience in the heart of Saint John. Great food and great customer service all washed down with a decent glass of house red and excellent ambience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good service. The proof is in the always booked tables. Love the host who are passionate to host.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We dropped in for a take away order and the bar tender took our order ..he was great and super helpful. He served us drinks as we waited ..which was only a few mins. We were shocked how fast they made order. Vegetarian options: The veg curry was awesome!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Vegetarian options: Awesome but ask for spicy food and u will get a different dish to try for the first time Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great fine dining

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great atmosphere, the food was top notch, well worth the cost.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Chicken vindaloo was the colour of Kraft pizza sauce. Zero heat and zero spice .. been patreon for many years and worst food ever from them. Waiter seen we never came close to finishing our meal and couldnt bother to ask about it nor even interested in keeping our drinks/beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food & service! When we enter the restaurant we were greeted by Darshan. Despite the restaurant was fully busy, Darshan managed to get us a table at the 2nd floor.Thanks to him.Our server Fillado (sorry may be I pronounce him wrong) was very professional and gave us splendid service. Food was spot on taste thanks to chefs. Overall it was a great dinning experience. Highly recommended, whoever visit Saint John must try this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Out of all the restaurants I went to in Saint John, Thandi was the most crowded! The place was packed for a random Wednesday and with good reason, their food and service was fantastic. Their curries come with naan and rice so theyre super filling and it was delicious too. We ordered mango lassi along with our meal, Id definitely recommend it.