Sree Ariya Bhavan (Authentic Veg - Since 1964)

Honest detailed review-This is my first time visit to Tanjore and knew nothing about this town. For lunch I searched for restaurants, this was the place in the top. To be honest we didn't want to go to heart of the town that too near bus stand for a meal. But we decided to give a try. As we thought car parking was not available in the restaurant and street parking was full.But restaurant car parking was available near the bus stand. But we found a spot in the road and parked there. Two separate halls were available for dining. Interiors ambience was nothing out of ordinary. They had a Puratassi Virundhu Meal so we ordered that and South Indian Meals. Both were really very tasty and each item on the meal was prepared well only thing that was not upto the mark was the Keerai kotu,it had some bitterness to it. Puratassi meal was overwhelmingly good. Even my kid who doesn't like Veg meals had a good lunch. The South Indian Meals is equally good with Sambar, pulikuzhambu, mor kuzhambu, rasam, curd,poriyal,keerai,karacurry, ice cream and appalam and paruppu podi. This restaurant is far far better than the ones that have branches in every town and highway.Service is very friendly and comfortable. Overall a very good tasty dining experience for us. If you can take a detour from highway and have patience for parking then surely visit this place for lunch.

Located right next to the bus stop, this iconic vegetarian restaurant in Thanjavur is a must-visit for food lovers. Housed in a charming old building, it proudly showcases its legacy as the city's oldest serving restaurant. The ambience is simple yet welcoming, and the staff are courteous and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. The food here is truly authentic--every dish bursts with traditional South Indian flavor. The mini tiffin is a standout and highly recommended. Dinner offers a wide variety of idli-based items and several other tasty options. While the prices may seem slightly on the higher side, the quality and taste make it worth every penny. One downside is the lack of direct parking, as there is no parking space in front of the restaurant. However, a municipal-operated elevated parking area is conveniently located just 100 meters away. This place offers a genuine taste of tradition in every bite.

The ambience is great. However, I could not explore the variety of dishes for which this place is popular, as many of the dishes were unavailable. But I do remember the taste of their signature elaneer halwa, which I tried for the first time here. Absolutely incredible.

I visited Arya Bhavan in Thanjavur, and I must say the food taste was really good. Every item I tried--from their South Indian meals to snacks--had that authentic flavor and freshness you expect from a quality restaurant. The place is clean, well-maintained, and has a good vibe for both families and solo travelers. Service was decent and polite too. The only thing is that the prices are slightly on the higher side compared to other places nearby. But if you're okay paying a bit more for quality and hygiene, it's worth it.

The delicious Breakfast meal ever... Its outstanding delicacies... every thing they bring to the table is marvellous... Its must try place in Thanjavur Try their mini tiffin in mornings... The coffee is fantastic too... U must try their sweets and snacks...authentic taste.. I love this place Well done to team