Govinda's Gujarati Thali Restaurant · Vadodara
₹330
A full plate of the region: dal, sabzi, roti, rice, something sweet.
Special Thali in Vadodara: 48+ places list it on their menu on IndiaRestros, from ₹150 to ₹550 (typical price ₹330). Special Thali is a vegetarian dish; the veg mark on each item is from the menu itself. Also listed as Mini Thali, Regular Thali, Thali, Classic Thali, Combo Thali, Signature Special Thali.
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