₹1,250Royal Thali
રજવાડી થાળી
Twelve hand-cooked preparations · unlimited
12 hand-cooked · unlimited
એક થાળી, અનેક સ્વાદ
30+ heirloom recipes, wood-fire cooked.30+ heirloom recipes — dal, kadhi, undhiyu, dhokla, jalebi & more.




આત્માવાળી થાળી
₹1,250રજવાડી થાળી
Twelve hand-cooked preparations · unlimited
12 hand-cooked · unlimited
₹240ધુમાડી ઢોકળા
Steamed gram cake with riverbank herbs
Steamed gram cake
₹320કેસરી ભરેલા રીંગણ
Slow-roasted baby brinjal · 24-spice gravy
Slow-roasted brinjal

"દાદીની રસોઈ"
3 generations
Every recipe carries the rhythm of garba nights, the warmth of mud-walled kitchens, and the patient hands of women who painted rangoli. We cook the way Kathiyawad has cooked for centuries — over wood, with whole spices, and a generous heart.
Slow flames coax out flavours no gas burner can.
→Open-air pavilions facing the calm Tapi waters.
→Folk percussion and dandiya rhythms every weekend.
→Uttarayan, Navratri, Mango — the calendar on a plate.
→Designed for grandparents to little ones together.
→Spices and produce from farms within 50km.
→As featured in · પ્રશંસા

જમુના કાકી
Head Chef · since 1994
"જમવાનું પ્રેમ થી જ બને છે." — Food only tastes right when it is made with love. I cook for every guest the way I cook for my own family.
Jamuna Kaki has run the Pravah Riverside chulha for three decades. Every spice blend, every dough, every dal still passes through her hands before it reaches your plate.
રસોઈ ની વિધિ
Every dish travels the same ancient path — from the earth, through the fire, onto your plate.

Vegetables and grains arrive each dawn from farms within 50km of the Tapi. Spices are hand-picked from village markets across Saurashtra.
We grind our garam masala fresh every morning on a stone sil-batta — never an electric blender. The aroma is the proof.
Slow flames from babul wood coax out flavours no gas burner can. Every dal simmers for at least four hours.
Atithi devo bhava. We plate every thali by hand, with the warmth of a home that's been waiting for you.
તહેવારોની થાળી
ઉત્તરાયણ
Undhiyu, jalebi & sugarcane juice on the rooftop.
Reserve seat →હોળી
Thandai, malpua and a courtyard splashed in colour.
Reserve seat →આંબા મેળો
Aamras with bajra puri, kesar kulfi and aam ras lassi.
Reserve seat →નવરાત્રી
Garba evenings, fasting thalis and dandiya till midnight.
Reserve seat →મહેમાનો ના વખાણ
“The undhiyu here tastes exactly like my grandmother's. We drove from Vadodara just for the thali.”
Aarti P.
Vesu
“Best dhokla in Surat. Period. The riverside seating at sunset is unmatched.”
Karan M.
Adajan
“We celebrated our anniversary here. The garba night made it unforgettable.”
Priya S.
Piplod
“Authentic Kathiyawadi flavours. The bajra rotla with lasaniya batata is divine.”
Rohit B.
Rander
“Finally a place where Jain food doesn't feel like a compromise. Excellent service.”
Meera J.
Ghod Dod
“The mango thali during summer is worth the wait. Aamras was pure gold.”
Harsh T.
City Light
“Came for the thali, stayed for the folk music. The courtyard ambience is magical.”
Neha K.
Palanpur
“Family favourite for Sunday lunch. Kaki herself checks every plate before it goes out.”
Vivek D.
Katargam
“The hospitality feels like a wedding at home. Warm, generous, and delicious.”
Sonal R.
Varachha
“Took my NRI cousins here and they cried. Real Gujarat on a plate.”
Arjun N.
Athwalines
“Loved the live chulha station. You can smell the wood fire in every bite.”
Disha G.
Dumas
“Affordable, authentic, and always consistent. Our go-to for festival dinners.”
Manish V.
Punagam
“The jalebi fafda on Uttarayan morning is a tradition for us now.”
Pooja H.
Sarthana
“Great for large groups. The private pavilion was perfect for our reunion.”
Tejas S.
Udhna
“Every vegetarian in Surat needs to try this place at least once.”
Bhavini L.
Olpad
“The undhiyu here tastes exactly like my grandmother's. We drove from Vadodara just for the thali.”
Aarti P.
Vesu
“Best dhokla in Surat. Period. The riverside seating at sunset is unmatched.”
Karan M.
Adajan
“We celebrated our anniversary here. The garba night made it unforgettable.”
Priya S.
Piplod
“Authentic Kathiyawadi flavours. The bajra rotla with lasaniya batata is divine.”
Rohit B.
Rander
“Finally a place where Jain food doesn't feel like a compromise. Excellent service.”
Meera J.
Ghod Dod
“The mango thali during summer is worth the wait. Aamras was pure gold.”
Harsh T.
City Light
“Came for the thali, stayed for the folk music. The courtyard ambience is magical.”
Neha K.
Palanpur
“Family favourite for Sunday lunch. Kaki herself checks every plate before it goes out.”
Vivek D.
Katargam
“The hospitality feels like a wedding at home. Warm, generous, and delicious.”
Sonal R.
Varachha
“Took my NRI cousins here and they cried. Real Gujarat on a plate.”
Arjun N.
Athwalines
“Loved the live chulha station. You can smell the wood fire in every bite.”
Disha G.
Dumas
“Affordable, authentic, and always consistent. Our go-to for festival dinners.”
Manish V.
Punagam
“The jalebi fafda on Uttarayan morning is a tradition for us now.”
Pooja H.
Sarthana
“Great for large groups. The private pavilion was perfect for our reunion.”
Tejas S.
Udhna
“Every vegetarian in Surat needs to try this place at least once.”
Bhavini L.
Olpad
“Every vegetarian in Surat needs to try this place at least once.”
Bhavini L.
Olpad
“Great for large groups. The private pavilion was perfect for our reunion.”
Tejas S.
Udhna
“The jalebi fafda on Uttarayan morning is a tradition for us now.”
Pooja H.
Sarthana
“Affordable, authentic, and always consistent. Our go-to for festival dinners.”
Manish V.
Punagam
“Loved the live chulha station. You can smell the wood fire in every bite.”
Disha G.
Dumas
“Took my NRI cousins here and they cried. Real Gujarat on a plate.”
Arjun N.
Athwalines
“The hospitality feels like a wedding at home. Warm, generous, and delicious.”
Sonal R.
Varachha
“Family favourite for Sunday lunch. Kaki herself checks every plate before it goes out.”
Vivek D.
Katargam
“Came for the thali, stayed for the folk music. The courtyard ambience is magical.”
Neha K.
Palanpur
“The mango thali during summer is worth the wait. Aamras was pure gold.”
Harsh T.
City Light
“Finally a place where Jain food doesn't feel like a compromise. Excellent service.”
Meera J.
Ghod Dod
“Authentic Kathiyawadi flavours. The bajra rotla with lasaniya batata is divine.”
Rohit B.
Rander
“We celebrated our anniversary here. The garba night made it unforgettable.”
Priya S.
Piplod
“Best dhokla in Surat. Period. The riverside seating at sunset is unmatched.”
Karan M.
Adajan
“The undhiyu here tastes exactly like my grandmother's. We drove from Vadodara just for the thali.”
Aarti P.
Vesu
“Every vegetarian in Surat needs to try this place at least once.”
Bhavini L.
Olpad
“Great for large groups. The private pavilion was perfect for our reunion.”
Tejas S.
Udhna
“The jalebi fafda on Uttarayan morning is a tradition for us now.”
Pooja H.
Sarthana
“Affordable, authentic, and always consistent. Our go-to for festival dinners.”
Manish V.
Punagam
“Loved the live chulha station. You can smell the wood fire in every bite.”
Disha G.
Dumas
“Took my NRI cousins here and they cried. Real Gujarat on a plate.”
Arjun N.
Athwalines
“The hospitality feels like a wedding at home. Warm, generous, and delicious.”
Sonal R.
Varachha
“Family favourite for Sunday lunch. Kaki herself checks every plate before it goes out.”
Vivek D.
Katargam
“Came for the thali, stayed for the folk music. The courtyard ambience is magical.”
Neha K.
Palanpur
“The mango thali during summer is worth the wait. Aamras was pure gold.”
Harsh T.
City Light
“Finally a place where Jain food doesn't feel like a compromise. Excellent service.”
Meera J.
Ghod Dod
“Authentic Kathiyawadi flavours. The bajra rotla with lasaniya batata is divine.”
Rohit B.
Rander
“We celebrated our anniversary here. The garba night made it unforgettable.”
Priya S.
Piplod
“Best dhokla in Surat. Period. The riverside seating at sunset is unmatched.”
Karan M.
Adajan
“The undhiyu here tastes exactly like my grandmother's. We drove from Vadodara just for the thali.”
Aarti P.
Vesu
“The mango thali during summer is worth the wait. Aamras was pure gold.”
Harsh T.
City Light
“Came for the thali, stayed for the folk music. The courtyard ambience is magical.”
Neha K.
Palanpur
“Family favourite for Sunday lunch. Kaki herself checks every plate before it goes out.”
Vivek D.
Katargam
“The hospitality feels like a wedding at home. Warm, generous, and delicious.”
Sonal R.
Varachha
“Took my NRI cousins here and they cried. Real Gujarat on a plate.”
Arjun N.
Athwalines
“Loved the live chulha station. You can smell the wood fire in every bite.”
Disha G.
Dumas
“Affordable, authentic, and always consistent. Our go-to for festival dinners.”
Manish V.
Punagam
“The jalebi fafda on Uttarayan morning is a tradition for us now.”
Pooja H.
Sarthana
“Great for large groups. The private pavilion was perfect for our reunion.”
Tejas S.
Udhna
“Every vegetarian in Surat needs to try this place at least once.”
Bhavini L.
Olpad
“The undhiyu here tastes exactly like my grandmother's. We drove from Vadodara just for the thali.”
Aarti P.
Vesu
“Best dhokla in Surat. Period. The riverside seating at sunset is unmatched.”
Karan M.
Adajan
“We celebrated our anniversary here. The garba night made it unforgettable.”
Priya S.
Piplod
“Authentic Kathiyawadi flavours. The bajra rotla with lasaniya batata is divine.”
Rohit B.
Rander
“Finally a place where Jain food doesn't feel like a compromise. Excellent service.”
Meera J.
Ghod Dod
“The mango thali during summer is worth the wait. Aamras was pure gold.”
Harsh T.
City Light
“Came for the thali, stayed for the folk music. The courtyard ambience is magical.”
Neha K.
Palanpur
“Family favourite for Sunday lunch. Kaki herself checks every plate before it goes out.”
Vivek D.
Katargam
“The hospitality feels like a wedding at home. Warm, generous, and delicious.”
Sonal R.
Varachha
“Took my NRI cousins here and they cried. Real Gujarat on a plate.”
Arjun N.
Athwalines
“Loved the live chulha station. You can smell the wood fire in every bite.”
Disha G.
Dumas
“Affordable, authentic, and always consistent. Our go-to for festival dinners.”
Manish V.
Punagam
“The jalebi fafda on Uttarayan morning is a tradition for us now.”
Pooja H.
Sarthana
“Great for large groups. The private pavilion was perfect for our reunion.”
Tejas S.
Udhna
“Every vegetarian in Surat needs to try this place at least once.”
Bhavini L.
Olpad
“The undhiyu here tastes exactly like my grandmother's. We drove from Vadodara just for the thali.”
Aarti P.
Vesu
“Best dhokla in Surat. Period. The riverside seating at sunset is unmatched.”
Karan M.
Adajan
“We celebrated our anniversary here. The garba night made it unforgettable.”
Priya S.
Piplod
“Authentic Kathiyawadi flavours. The bajra rotla with lasaniya batata is divine.”
Rohit B.
Rander
“Finally a place where Jain food doesn't feel like a compromise. Excellent service.”
Meera J.
Ghod Dod

Open-air pavilions, low wooden tables, brass lanterns and walls hand-painted by Kutch artisans — every corner is a love letter to Gujarat.
સામાન્ય પ્રશ્નો
Absolutely. Every dish can be prepared Jain-style with no onion or garlic — just let us know when reserving.
Yes — 100% pure vegetarian, with most dishes also available eggless and vegan on request.
Yes, our family pavilions seat 8–60 guests. Visit our Events page or call us to plan.
Complimentary valet parking is available for all riverside diners.
Garba and folk dholak nights run every Friday & Saturday from 8pm, plus all festival weekends.
Walk-ins are welcome, but riverside tables fill quickly — we recommend booking a day ahead, especially on weekends.
Once a month. No spam — just stories, seasonal thalis and the occasional secret recipe.
Reserve your spot under the stars by the Tapi. Live music every Friday & Saturday.