Tharavadu Home Of Kerala Cuisine in Scarborough

292 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1J 3C5, Canada

★★★★☆
(1480 reviews)
Categories: South Indian restaurant Biryani restaurant Indian restaurant Indian takeaway Sri Lankan restaurant Tea store

About

Tharavadu, Home of Kerala Cuisine, is an authentic restaurant which offers the flavours of Kerala.

Website
tharavadu.ca
Address
292 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1J 3C5, Canada
Plus Code
PQWH+7Q Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
7 AM–3 AM
Monday
7 AM–3 AM
Tuesday
7 AM–3 AM
Wednesday
7 AM–3 AM
Thursday
7 AM–4 AM
Friday
7 AM–4 AM
Saturday
7 AM–4 AM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee Halal food Late-night food Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
1480 reviews

Most Mentioned

mandi (52) kerala food (42) beef roast (18) pazhampori (12) kappa biriyani (12) alfam (10) puffs (9) kappa and fish curry (8) kizhi parotta (7) chicken stew (6)
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★★★★
December 15, 2024

Visited this place for breakfast, the only south indian place here that opens at 7am. For breakfast they have some great combo options. We tried Appam and Idiyappam with egg curry. Both were satisfactory for the cost. We also ordered their chicken roast which was delicious. Would definitely try this again. Our servers were Ans and Sona- they made sure to check on us every now and then.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Authentic Kerala Parotta and beef roast. Had the chicken stew and Appam,it was just aromatic. The service was good and the staff are super friendly

★★★★★
December 12, 2024

Ordered take out of pothi choru, Kerala porotta, Fish Nirvana and Payam pori with Ullivada. Fish Nirvana was awesome it was really decadent rich with coconut milk mildly spiced perfect combination with porotta. Nothing to complain at all made my day. Very rarely do we find such a restaurant. Kuddos to the chef and Tharavadu team. Will visit again to try other items on their menu.

★★★★
November 2, 2024

The Kerala food here is really good and the prices are fair. It gets pretty packed in the evenings, and parking can be a pain. But the staff is super friendly.

★★★★★
November 1, 2024

Food here has been really good lately. Not sure what magic happened but all the dishes we tried were delicious. We tried kappa biriyani, paal kappa (beef and chicken), biriyani (both ela and Tharavadi biriyani, Alfaham Mandi. Beef biriyani was remarkable. Vere Level!! 😎 Paalkappa was also good. Keep up the good work!! Chandhana was really patient and helpful

★★★★★
October 10, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this T haravadu and tried their beef roast. Absolutely amazing! The flavors were authentic, rich, and perfectly spiced. On top of that, the customer service was exceptional. Jeena Kripa and Sona went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensured we had a great experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving delicious Kerala cuisine!

★★★★★
September 13, 2024

Testing out the kerlas scene in Scarborough and came across this gem that was open late. The food was amazing! Had the mutton biriyani, parotta, beef roast, king fish masala. Everything was honestly really good, and the beef roast was probably my personal favorite.

★★★★
March 20, 2024

I had to wait long to be seated and to order. I ordered Chicken Dum Biriyani - it was too bitter from the flavours of some spices overpowering. Would not buy this dish again. There was quite a good amount of food in one serving though. Great atmosphere to dine in.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Appam and Stew ...they need to make that a combo ....

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Excellent food! Highly recommend the egg roast and palappam!! Good service by Ans and Gauri!

December 22, 2024

Worst service and worst food ever. Once we ordered a tandoori mandhi and it was the worst, the chicken was fully burnt and toasted. The main part of a mandhi is mayonnaise and it was really watery, more like milk. And when we called them they told us the mayonnaise is complimentary and there was a problem with the mayonnaise s making that day. Let me ask, if there was a problem with the mayonnaise, why sell the defected product in the first place. The service was the worst and she was not even ready to take account for their mistake.

December 22, 2024

The mandhi was really burnt. The mayonnaise was watery. Worst place too order. Never recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Amazing service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Nice place to go for Kerala cuisine.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Had a great experience with delicious food. The service was excellent, especially from Chandana and Namita, who attended to us.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Regular customer to this restaurant.. Wonderful place to have Kerala cuisine.. Good service and ambience! Especially Chandana was very welcoming. Vegetarian options: NA

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Good place to dine in and take out food. The food is so good

December 20, 2024

Atmosphere was good. Staff very rude! Food was terrible. Ended up with an upset stomach for the whole day. Food was served cold and had a whole bunch of egg shells in our omelette. Addressed it to the staff and got no response from them. Actual waste of money and not worth the hype.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Tharavadu - Home of Kerala Cuisine delivered an exceptional dining experience. We ordered the King Fish Polichathu, Shrimp Roast, Chicken Roast, and Kerala Parotta. Every dish was flavorful and authentic, with the king fish standing out as the absolute favorite perfectly cooked and packed with spices. The service was just as impressive, with Namitha going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Her attentiveness and warm demeanor truly added to the experience. If you re looking for delicious Kerala cuisine with great service, Tharavadu is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Namitha had given us a very good service jallikettu mandhi is awesome

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Had a great dine at tharavadu restaurant. The jellikat mandhi is a must try one and the server Namitha was spot on in her service with a generous smile.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Good food and service

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

The food was amazing and our server Namitha was soo polite and eccentric through out our experience at Taravadu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

The food here is fantastic, everything we ordered was delicious, and the service was excellent. However, the seating arrangement could use some improvement, as the space is quite limited and might be challenging for groups larger than eight. Additionally, the passion fruit lemonade we ordered wasn t to our liking

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Namitha was so good in serving..will definitely come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Food was good and great service by the staff Namitha

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Excellent food, especially the tea it truly brings back the taste of home and reminds me of a traditional nadan chayakada! The authenticity in every sip and bite is unmatched. Namithas customer service was outstanding; she made the experience even more delightful with her warm and attentive approach. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a taste of home

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Visited Tharavadu Restaurant and tried the Tandoori Mandi. The food was decent, and the service by Namitha was excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

A good place to dine in with decent food

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Loved beef roast! Nice hospitality and customer service.

★★★★
December 16, 2024

The food here was just delicious especially the chicken curry and good customer service by Diana Parking: Good parking space

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

We had food couple of times from here, it was so tasty.. Alfam Mandi is good also Paalkappa fish curry, try naadan chaaya especially in a chilluglass nostalgic songs played in background for best ambience Parking: Plenty of parking Kid-friendliness: Staffs are very friendly to kid

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Diana and srijith were super welcoming. Customer service was great! Food has always been too good here :) no doubt. Should try the chicken cutlets:D

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Very good customer services and the staff are more friendly. I really enjoyed my dinner.

Local Guide
December 16, 2024

We tried the Jellikettu Mandi here last night based on the staff s recommendation and the hype around it. While the taste was decent, the portion of rice was too large for one person, and we couldn t finish it. However, within 5-10 minutes of eating, both of us started experiencing severe gastric issues that lasted until the next day, even after taking medicine. We re unsure of what ingredients were used in the mandi, but we deeply regretted eating here. Another issue worth mentioning is the cleanliness of the bathroom and hand wash area. I ve visited this place a few times before, and it s consistently unclean. The sink often gets clogged and remains that way without being addressed.

December 16, 2024

We tried the Jellikettu Mandi last night. While the taste was fine, we both experienced severe stomach and gastric issues shortly after eating, which lasted into the next day, even after taking medicine. We also ordered the pineapple mint lime drink with the Mandi, but it was overly sweet and didn t pair well with the food. They replaced it when we raised the issue, but it was just average. Two days ago, we tried the banana fritters, which were a letdown too oily, burnt on the outside, and the banana wasn t ripe. Hygiene is another concern. The bathroom and handwashing areas are often dirty, with sinks frequently clogged and left unfixed. It s important to check both positive and negative reviews before visiting this place. The staff should also give honest feedback about the dishes instead of overhyping items like the Mandi, which don t live up to expectations.

December 16, 2024

The food was worst. I odered Peri peri mandi but it was so awful. The rice was also overcooked.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

I am writing to complain about the GST that is being charged illegally. I believe that the GST being charged is incorrect and excessive. I request you to look into this matter and take appropriate action.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Vegetarian options: good options Food

Local Guide
December 16, 2024

One of the worst porotta and appam i ever had in my life. Appam was soaked in oil (not sure why) and had the size of a coin porotta. Porotta was hard as wood and need to soak in curry before eating. Never visiting again!!! Entire dining area was filled with small amount of smoke as well!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Good food. Not many breakfast Kerala restaurants in Scarborough.this is one of the few which has breakfast. Staffs are amazing especially ANS , she was very polite and welcoming.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Absolutely amazing food and service. Definitely try the Fish Paal Kappa and the Fish Nirvana paired with Parotta. 10/10

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

The service was really great .

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Perfect! Must visit.. Namitha and Diana reception made us felt like home in Kerala. Thank you!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

The food was super and the staff Namitha and Diana who served was excellent

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Super food ..Jeslin and jismi food adiche chatthu.. Namitha and Dayan were incredibly helpful and efficient in serving food. Their dedication and attention to detail ensured everyone was well taken care of. Highly appreciated! Fish nirvana...chuuper

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

The place really has some good options to try from. I tried the Chattichoru and Paalkappa with beef and trust me it was soooo good. Also the staff there are so lively and cheerful. Special thanks to the staff Sona and Kripa for suggesting the Chattichoru!!

December 9, 2024

The quantity of beef fry I bought was so small

December 9, 2024

I bought snacks today. It was very small and the banana was not even ripen.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

The food was great.. Especially jellikattu manthi

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Beef adipwoli. Ethu Mood. Pwoli Mood. Overall, the food was really great. Ancy was a great server who took her time to help us out in providing recommendations. Really great ambience! Really liked the fact that they re open till 4:00 Am. A great spot for families and friends to hang out!

December 2, 2024

This is definitely not the place to go if you are a chai person the chai we got here was unbelievably terrible.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Very nice Kerala food Vegetarian options: Very tasty veg meals Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Loved the Chicken Briyani and Parotta, and Ans was very patient and kept checking on us constantly. Loved the customer service

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Authentic and delicious food!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

The food was amazing!! will come again.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Fantastic service from Daina. Really good food. Will be coming back for sure

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Great food Great service daiana

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Great service from Daina

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Ab Vegetarian options: G Kid-friendliness: Av Wheelchair accessibility: Ff

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

The food is great.. service is great and on time We did a party order and the food was sooo good Kudos to Chef, kitchen staff, servers and intake coordinator Gowri and Krupa for doing a great job. Many thanks! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Great service and amazing food. Sona was our server and she attended us well.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Excellent ambience and food was tasty too. Sona was really helpful and hospitable.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

The Kerala tea and Mandi here is absolutely to die for! Service from Chandana, Ans, Jeena was really good and warming! Parking: Na

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Food was delicious and overall experience was very good, recommend.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

It s a good place to have great meals. I enjoyed kerala parotta and add on beef fry. It tastes so good. Servants Ans and Gowri were so friendly with each customers. I highly recommend this place to have a great indian foods in a good atmosphere

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Good food and great customer service by gowri. She was very helpful Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

We had an amazing experience. The appam was perfectly soft and flavorful, pairing wonderfully with the rich and tender beef roast. The authentic taste truly stood out. Additionally, the customer service was exceptional Jyothi, in particular, was incredibly helpful and ensured we felt well taken care of throughout our visit. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Must try paalkappa!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

The food quality of this restaurant is very good. I am very happy .specially miss @Ans service is so good.thanks miss @ans

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Banana leaf biriyani was good , Really good service

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Anns has a great customer service, food and drinks are excellent. She explained us about all the food and helped us order our fav food.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Thanks And and Sona for serving alfam manthi and porotta me and my brother loved it Will be back again Food

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Good food and service

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Had a good experience with Ans

★★
November 25, 2024

Food was bland, no taste. Afgani mandi was really subpar. The beef curry was also very disappointing

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Excellent service from Ans and great food

November 25, 2024

Take out ...very bad experience Parota was not nice ...had a bad oil taste ... Beef roast was also not good Disappointed...and not recommended

November 25, 2024

I visited this place tonight and had a very bad experience just because of the bad service. The food i ordered was just average, but non veg food ordered by my friends were very good. When I ordered one porotta to the girl who took our order, it took so much time to get served. The thing was she forgot about it and the service was so poor. Totally disappointed just because of that. The management should take these kind of issues seriously and appoint some good staffs.

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Very friendly staff & professional services. Chai was fire Food : 4/5

★★★★
November 25, 2024

I ve been here before, and I must say the food has improved a lot it s really good now! A special shoutout to Geena for her excellent service. She s attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Parking: None Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

Food is consistently good.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I had a wonderful experience at Tharavad restaurant . The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The ambiance was cozy, and the food was delicious. A perfect blend of great service and tasty dishes definitely a place I ll return to! Thanks to Ans and Sona.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Was here and had biriyani /kappa and beef was really nice. The servers Alice and Sona were really nice. Highly recommended place for south Indian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great food, great service by Sona

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Im a frequent visitor to Tharavadu, and each time, the ambiance, with its cozy seating and soothing music, sets the perfect vibe for a delightful meal. The tea and snacks are always a treat, but the real stars are the Paalkkappa-fish, and mandi truly exquisite. Special mention to Jyothi ; her customer service is exceptional. She has a knack for making every guest feel special, enhancing our dining experience significantly. Highly recommend for both the culinary delights and the warm hospitality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great food...they dont add food color like mr johns do...real authentic taste ...price is reasonable

November 23, 2024

Food quality was so poor, I had ordered a tandoori Mandi however substandard quality of food and found tiny stones found in rice was very disappointing. I would not recommended this restaurant, even to my enemies.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Good service and good food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Loved the ambience

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We ordered 3 manthi and 1 chattichor. Everything was just delicious . The atmosphere was great and Chandana treated us with a positive smile and made us feel like we are at home. Her customer service was exceptional

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Very good

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Ormapathiram was awesome and Jeena was very friendly! Great service!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Chicken stew was so good with aapam

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Awesome customer service by jeena and jyothi... Parking: Spacious area for parking Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We had beef biriyani with chicken 65 in banana leaf. It was one of the best biriyani we had in a long time. The ambience was also nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Good food and good service

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Amazing food and a good ambience. Will definitely recommend for late night hunger pangs....

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Very cozy place to have a very tasty kerala cuisine

November 23, 2024

Too much price, Not worth. 4.5 cad for a small chai

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great food and service! Recommended!! Parking: Plaza it but rush Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Delicious Food and decent customer service!!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Parking: Chandana is very friendly and shes looking so cute :) Recommended dishes

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Best customer service Parking: Plenty of parking lot Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Exceptional customer service. The staff at this restaurant are very attentive and friendly service throughout the meal, The team is responsive, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

It was an awesome experience for us. We ordered pothichoru, apam and chicken stew which was very delicious. Impeccable Service and the restaurant had a great ambience. Food : 5/5

★★★★
November 23, 2024

Good food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Namitha and Diana were awesome. The food was on point!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Good food Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food was amazing , jyoti was amazing as a good server

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The food was really nice.And the service of jyothi was also nice.must visit place

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Excellent service by Ans and Sreejith. Both Alfaham mandi and Kizhi porotta were delicious.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The food was amazing and really appreciate the customer support. Anns,Chandana and Jeena did a really good job

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Parking: Good spot good service well customer service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The food was great, and the pricing was pretty good, too

★★★★
November 23, 2024

The restaurant has a good ambience. Its a great place to go to experience Kerala food. We were served by Ans. She did an excellent job. Loved the music played in the background as well!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Good food with friendly staffs Chandana , jeena especially Ans who served the food with utmost care and passion. Parking: Good

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

One of the best restaurants for Kerala Food.. The banana leaf biriyani is a must try! I didnt try the pothichoru but I heard its good as well. The ambience and service is too good!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Top notch customer service by chandana ,tressa and sona, especially chandana is so kind and her smile always make everyone welcoming and comfortable.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The food is superb in Markham this is a great restaurant to eat anytime when the food has good quality

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Super food. Super service. We had paal kappa and chatti choor and both of them were really good. Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Tried their snacks and food. Quality and taste are really good. Sona was our server she has excellent customer service. Will definitely come back.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

food was very nice as well as the service

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I recently visited Tharavadu, and I must say it was an incredible experience. The food was absolutely delicious, bursting with authentic flavors, and the service was impeccable. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a meal. A special shoutout to Jyothi, who made our visit even more memorable. Her friendly demeanor and excellent service added a personal touch that made us feel truly welcomed. I highly recommend Tharavadu to anyone looking for great food and exceptional hospitality!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Hit up Tharavadu and it was ! Food slapped , and Ans was a real one super chill and took care of everything . Definitely gotta check it out! Parking: .

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Both Ans and Sona did a great job serving and provided a pleasant space for dine in. Great staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

We enjoyed the Kappa, Sardine fish, fish polichudu, the service was great with the servers educating us of the dishes ordered and served us with a smile the whole time. Coming again to try more dishes as the serving sizes were huge and we couldn t eat more.

November 23, 2024

Food was not freash waste of moneY

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Evening snacks, mandi, Chicken Biryani

November 23, 2024

I visited here today and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I ordered the jellikkatt Manthi, but the mayonnaise and chutney had an unpleasant taste that made the dish hard to enjoy. Additionally, I ordered an egg puffs with ketchup, but only received the egg puffs, and no ketchup was provided. Even they didn t keep the manners to give enough napkins with that. When I asked for a takeout box, the staff gave me one but failed to provide a spoon, which was inconvenient. The overall customer service was lacking in basic courtesy and attentiveness. To top it off, they requested us to bring the containers with our leftover food to the front counter while settling the bill, which felt unprofessional and unfriendly. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously to improve the quality of their food and service. As it stands, I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I like the food its my second time eating parotta and i loved it Thanks for the service - Chandana Ans and jeena Food : 5/5

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

It was very great to dine in here, sanjana and jeena both were great at service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I frequently visit Tharavadu, and they never fail to satisfy my taste buds. The customer service is excellent, and they offer a wide variety of snacks and Kerala dishes. My personal favorites are the Porotta, Alfaham, and Mandi.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The service provided by Ans and Krupa was excellent. The food was delicious and arrived quickly. I will definitely visit again.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food was top notch - Ann s , and Kripa was very friendly and excellent service

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Nice service and food

November 23, 2024

The lady with the glasses who took my order made a mistake. I ordered lamb biryani and chili chicken, but instead I received some unclear soup that contained chicken. Additionally, no egg was added to the biryani I ordered. Overall, I think the woman with the glasses should consider a different line of work.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Amazing Kerala food !

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We had a great dine in experience..Ans and Sona was serving us..they had a pleasent smile on their face which made the dine in experience more comfortable.. Kid-friendliness: It was good.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We tried kizhiporotta and it was really good. Customer service was excellent, ans was very helpful!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Had a wonderful experience. Great service by Chandhana, kripa and Sreejith. Loved the Asiad Pro ...

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The food was delicious and very friendly and welcoming customer service by Chandhana, Kripa and Sreejith.