Gordhan Thal, Bodakdev
41 people recommend, 13 warn against itvia r/ahmedabad·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 26 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Gordhan Thal for an authentic, filling Gujarati thali with good variety, and several point to the ambience as a plus, with one calling it perfect for families. Two describe it as mid-priced. However, many also warn against it, calling it overrated, with one commenter finding it overpriced and overcrowded, another saying the menu leans North Indian rather than Gujarati, and one diner finding it too noisy and the meal rushed.
Address
Gordhan Thal, Sapath Complex, Ground Floor, Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Hwy, Opposite Rajpath Club, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Family, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Enjoyed a thali there; says nothing beats its desi vibe.
Visitor found it overhyped; the thali didn't live up to expectations and they've had better elsewhere.
An experience like Rajasthani thali places; personally didn't love the sweet food but recommends it for newcomers to Gujarati thali.
Found the thali experience satisfying, authentic and filling, with rich flavors and good variety.
Says it's the most authentic thali for many years
Rates the food 3.5/5 but the ambience 0/5: too noisy, and the meal feels rushed.
Agrees Gordhan is overrated and suggests alternatives in the same price bracket.
Calls it overpriced and overcrowded, prefers Pakwan.
Suggests it as a good cheap thali option.
Finds the service arrogant because of the crowds.
Loves Gordhan Thal despite visiting many others.
Native who has hardly been twice; prefers Agashiye and other places.
Suggests Gordhan Thal
Suggested as the mid-range thali choice
Named among upscale places if you want to spend big.
Suggests this place for Gujarati thali.
Recommends it for Gujarati thali
Nostalgic about memories at this restaurant from years ago.
Recommends it for an authentic Gujarati thali of better quality.
Suggests trying Gordhan Thal.
Recommends Gordhan Thal and Mahendra Thal for Gujarati food.
Says Gordhan Thal is good.
Went once and found it really good.
Calls it overrated, saying it serves mostly North Indian dishes instead of Gujarati.
Lists it among famous Gujarati thali places.
Suggests trying Gordhan for keri ras.
Reviews are great and the taste is also good.
Lists Govardhan Thal among recommended places to visit.
Great ambience and food, perfect for families
Okay-ish, a bit showy, crowded on weekends and dinner; book ahead; touristy place.
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