Thambi
12 people recommendvia r/thane·13 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Thambi is a South Indian restaurant in Panchpakhadi that several people recommend, with some calling it among the best South Indian food in Thane and a couple preferring it over Mani's. Diners single out the ghee Mysore dosa and Kela Bhajji, and it is also suggested for South Indian breakfast and Udupi-style fast menus during Shravan. One commenter finds the quality only OK, so expectations should be moderate.
Address
Shop No 8, Thambbi Veg Restaurant, Gagangiri Society, 400602, near Prashant Corner, Bhakti Mandir, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400602, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ghee Mysore dosa, Kela Bhajji
- Best for
- Breakfast, Vegetarian, Budget
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.
Loves Thambbi, prefers it over Santoshan; both better than Mani's.
Calls Thambbi the best, no other word suitable.
Claims best ghee podi idli ever.
Lists it among best
Loves Thambbi, says it's way better than Mani's.
Favorite South Indian place; recommends trying the ghee Mysore dosa.
Udupi-style place suggested for Shravan fast special menus.
Good for South Indian breakfast
Best South Indian food tasted in Thane, along with Vanakkam.
Also prefers Thambbi.
Says Thambbi is only OK quality.
Recommends trying the Kela Bhajji there.
Surprised no one recommended it, implying it is good
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.