We Found A Maharashtrian Thali Spot You’ll Want To Gatekeep

We don’t believe in keeping genuinely good food spots a secret, and Thali Circle in Baner is one of them. If you are looking for one of the best restaurants in Pune for a wholesome Maharashtrian thali experience, this spot deserves your attention. Backed by the team behind Maratha Samrat - the restaurant celebrates Maharashtra’s thali culture through honest, home-style cooking that feels comforting and familiar.

And if you are new to this place, let us take you on a food voyage - consider this your guide for your next visit. Starting with the delicious and utterly satisfying Kaala Chicken Thali - a crowd favourite at Thali Circle Baner, this lavish spread features a homemade black masala Kaala Chicken Fry, Chicken Kheema, Rassa, Chapati or Bhakri, and Rice.

Next up is the Pomfret Thali - an extensive spread of Pomfret Tawa Fry, Prawns Curry, Bangda Curry, Bhakri, and Rice, served alongside a chilled glass of refreshing Solkadhi. This plate is definitely a seafood lover's paradise. And if you love Surmai, they also have a specially curated Surmai Thali that you can opt for. And it is not just seafood - they have multiple egg options as well, like an Egg Curry Thali or an Omelette Thali. It is this wide range of options that makes Thali Circle such a great pick for the best Maharashtrian thali in Pune.

And if you are a vegetarian, do not worry - there are plenty of options available here. You can opt for the traditional Pithla Bhakri Thali - a wholesome platter featuring Pithla, a spiced chickpea flour curry, Phodniche Varan, Solkadhi, Thecha, Bhakri, and Rice. They also offer a vegetarian platter with Rassa Bhaaji, Gravy Bhaaji, Sukki Bhaaji, and more - making sure no one leaves the table hungry.

Beyond the thalis, the menu has a variety of other flavour-packed dishes worth exploring. Our recommendation is the spicy and irresistibly delicious Prawn Tawa Fry - fresh prawns coated in a robust masala and slowly cooked in a pan to achieve just the right amount of bite. They also have several Chicken and Mutton dishes on the menu that are definitely worth checking out. With so many options to choose from, it is no wonder that Thali Circle is counted among the best restaurants in Pune.

A firm believer that no meal should end without a good dessert, and when you are here at Thali Circle Baner, leaving without trying the sweet delicacies is absolutely non-negotiable. The menu here offers a wide spread of decadent desserts - from traditional treats like Rose Kharwas, a melt-in-your-mouth milk pudding with delicate floral notes, to classics like Caramel Custard - the variety is sure to leave you in awe.

And if you think our recommendation list would end without any drinks, then you are absolutely wrong. Besides the earthy and herby Solkadhi, you can also opt for a glass of chilled Kokum Sharbat. Tangy, refreshing, and lightly sweet, it is the perfect cooler to round off a hearty meal.