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ThambisRestaurant & Cafe
Traditional Tamil food spread on banana leaf — masala dosa, chicken biryani, sambar, chutneys and filter coffee

Authentic Tamil Cuisine

Thambis Restaurant & Cafe — Traditional Tamil Flavoursin the Heart of Riyadh

Serving Riyadh for 3+ Years

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Our Experience

3+ Years ofAuthentic Tamil Flavours

From traditional favourites to satisfying South Indian meals, Thambis Restaurant & Cafe brings authentic Tamil flavours to the heart of Riyadh.

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Dosa being cooked on a hot cast-iron tawa
Idli and medu vada served with sambar and coconut chutney
  • 01

    Tamil food culture

    Recipes and flavours rooted in Tamil kitchens.

  • 02

    Quality & consistency

    The same taste you come back for, plate after plate.

  • 03

    Part of Riyadh

    A trusted local table in Al Malaz for over three years.

Signature Dishes

The Taste of Tamil Nadu

Traditional favourites, prepared with authentic flavours.

Masala Dosa01

Masala Dosa

Golden, crisp, filled with spiced potato — the icon of the South.

Ghee Roast02

Ghee Roast

Paper-thin and roasted in ghee.

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Chicken 65

Fiery, crisp, unforgettable.

South Indian Meals04

South Indian Meals

A full spread on a banana leaf.

Chicken Biryani05

Chicken Biryani

Fragrant rice, tender chicken, whole spices.

Kothu Parotta06

Kothu Parotta

The rhythm of the tawa, on a plate.

Idli & Vada07

Idli & Vada

Soft, crisp, and made for sambar.

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Filter Coffee

Poured high, served frothy — the perfect finish.

Filter Coffee
Dosa batter spread on a seasoned tawa in the kitchen
Traditional Tamil spices in brass bowls

தமிழ் சுவை

“The taste of Tamil”

Our Story

From Tamil Naduto Riyadh

Tamil food is built on patience — batter left to ferment overnight, spices roasted until fragrant, rice served on a banana leaf with everything arranged just so. It is food meant to be shared.

At Thambis, we bring that tradition to Riyadh. For more than three years we have served the flavours of Tamil Nadu to families, friends and colleagues from every community in the city.

Food that tastes like home — wherever home is.

South Indian meals served on a banana leaf with rice, sambar, rasam, poriyal, curry, pickle and papad

Banana Leaf Experience

South Indian Meals

The complete South Indian meal: steamed rice at the centre, surrounded by traditional accompaniments served in the classic way.

  1. 01Rice
  2. 02Sambar
  3. 03Rasam
  4. 04Poriyal
  5. 05Curry
  6. 06Pickles
  7. 07Papad
  8. 08Traditional sides

Meal components may vary — ask our team what is on today's leaf.

Non-Veg Specialties

For the Love of Spice

Bold, fiery and deeply aromatic — the non-vegetarian side of Tamil cooking.

Chicken

Chicken

Curries, roasts & pepper fry

Mutton

Mutton

Slow-cooked & sukka

Fish

Fish

Fry & tamarind curry

Biryani

Biryani

Chicken, mutton & egg

Chicken 65

Chicken 65

Crisp & fiery

Kothu

Kothu

Egg & chicken kothu

South Indian filter coffee in a brass tumbler and dabarah
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The Cafe

End With Something Warm

Every good Tamil meal ends with a cup of something warm. Frothy filter coffee, poured high between tumbler and dabarah, and a tea for every mood.

  • South Indian Filter Coffee
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    South Indian Filter Coffee

    Strong decoction, frothy milk.

  • Tea
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    Tea

    Masala, ginger & classic milk tea.

  • Fresh Drinks
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    Fresh Drinks

    Juices & chilled favourites.

  • Desserts
    04

    Desserts

    Payasam, kesari & more.

Why Thambis

Why Thambis?

  • 01

    Authentic Flavours

    Traditional Tamil-inspired dishes.

  • 02

    Quality Ingredients

    Carefully prepared food.

  • 03

    3+ Years

    Serving the Riyadh community.

  • 04

    Tamil Food Experience

    A taste of South India in Riyadh.

  • 05

    Family Friendly

    Comfortable dining experience.

  • 06

    Consistent Quality

    Focused on taste and service.

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Visit Us

Find Us in Al Malaz

Address

Thambis Restaurant & Cafe
Al Shawiar, Al Malaz,
Riyadh 12831,
Saudi Arabia
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Opening Hours

When to Visit

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Opening hours will be updated soon. Please call or WhatsApp us to confirm before visiting.

A table of Tamil dishes — dosa, biryani, curries and filter coffee

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Ready for a Tasteof Tamil Nadu?

Come experience authentic flavours at Thambis Restaurant & Cafe.

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