Sainath Khanawal, Baner
42 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/pune·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 20 threads.
What people say, in short
Sainath Khanawal is a Maharashtrian non-veg thali spot that many people call the best in Pune, praising its authentic food, unlimited rassa and bhakri, and huge, filling portions at budget-friendly prices. A few commenters who have been recently are more critical, saying the food is too oily, the rassa watery, or the taste and quality have declined over time. The setting is not posh, but one diner says the food is worth it.
Address
Sainath Khanawal Baner, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411069, India
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Non veg thali, Indrani ghee rice
- Best for
- Budget, Groups
- 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.
Claims Sainath khanaval is supreme
Says for actually good food, go here, it is really good.
Suggests Hotel Sainath Khanawal for the non-veg thali outing.
Suggests trying Sainath Khanawal for the chicken thali.
Agrees with another commenter, calling other mentioned restaurants overhyped and this one truly authentic, especially for Marathi food.
Recommends Sainath Khanaval.
Found it too oily with only okay taste.
Considers Sainath Khanaval the best non-veg thali around.
Recommends it plainly as the answer.
Says it is also good in the city.
Says the ranked list is for rich people and suggests locals go to Sainath Khanawal instead.
Calls Sainath Khanaval the best.
Praises the thali system, Indrani ghee rice, and says it's affordable, tasty and filling.
Had mixed views on it.
Recommends for non-veg thali.
Says its taste has gone down
Lists it among recommended mutton places.
Recommends it.
Says Sainath is always the answer.
Names Sainath Khanwal in Balewadi as a place to eat.
Not posh but calls it the best thali they have ever had.
Suggested as a non-veg recommendation.
Called a good option nearby.
Found the rassa a bit watery on a recent visit but loved the chicken masala.
Recommends Sainath Khanwal in the Peth area for kolhapuri thalis.
Names Sainath Khanaval when asked for nasty but overhyped places in Pune.
Enthusiastically agrees with another commenter praising Sainath Khanawal.
Lists it among best non-veg thalis.
Recommends Sainath for non-vegetarians.
Recommends it for the masala and says don't forget the solkadi.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.