I liked it! We went on a weekday night, it was crowded but we were able to snag a table pretty quickly. The portions were moderate, but the spice spot on for comfort. Overall the dishes were satisfying, and on the higher side of what I've had in Orlando. The naan was pretty standard. read more

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We tried this restaurant for the first time on a Friday evening. It's a small spot tucked into a strip mall, and they were pretty busy when we arrived. The ambiance is just okay--nothing particularly special--and it was noticeably warm inside. With Indian food already being on the spicier side, a cooler temperature would definitely make the dining experience more comfortable. We ordered the rogan josh, palak chaat, samosas, chicken biryani, Jaipur dosa, garlic naan, and a few drinks. Service started off a bit slow--we waited a while for our drinks--but once things got going, the food came out fairly quickly. One thing I really appreciated was the variety of chutneys served with the appetizers. That was a great touch, especially since many places tend to be pretty minimal with those. Everything we ordered tasted really good, and you can tell the flavors were well done. See photos below. Our total came to $105 for everything, which felt reasonable for the amount of food we got. Overall, the food is definitely worth it. Next time, though, we'll probably go with takeout to skip the wait and enjoy it at home. read more

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Excellent food. The best samosas, naan, and cilantro chutney I've ever had. I don't care for overly saucy chicken 65, but it was succulent and I can't knock it. Perfect tikka masala. The ambiance is nice with music playing, but it's quiet enough to enjoy your meal or conversation. The only critique I have is that I felt looked down upon for eating solo. I was ignored for the first five minutes, then given an incredulous look when I ordered so much food. (Hello leftovers for two more meals!) And I was questioned by staff twice if the spice level was okay, which I felt came with a judgmental tone since I requested medium, not the owner-recommended mild. The owner also tried to take back some of my to-go containers while I was still boxing up, which was awkward, then asked me to leave a review... I'd come back for the food, but probably just to-go because the service wasn't with a smile. read more

Tamarind Indian Cuisine - Chicken 65, samosas, chicken tikka, garlic naan, chutney trio - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Great restaurant serving delicious food. Staff was friendly and very attentive. Restaurant is clean with about 10 tables inside and two tables outside. Ordered the chicken 65, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. All were delicious. Food came out promptly and piping hot. Looking forward to coming again. And trying their sister locations. read more

Had a great lunch experience here. We got the mango lassi, the veg samosa, and the chicken masala, and another dish I can't remember the name of. All of the food was so delicious and flavorful. We got medium heat (probably could've gotten it a little spicer though). The staff was quick and very friendly. We were in and out in under 45 min. The inside was clean and decorated nicely. Will definitely be back again. read more

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Free and easy parking just outside their doors of the strip mall where this jewel of an Indian restaurant was found. Who knew next to Petco we would find a place that had such vibrant flavors, diverse dishes, and the masterful use of spices, offering a wide array of culinary experiences from appetizers to desserts. From the masala tea to savory curries and aromatic rice dishes to the crispy light crackers and sweet desserts. The service is friendly, helpful and fast. Some of the most beloved dishes include: Curries: Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese), and Daal (lentil curry) are popular choices. Rice Dishes: Biryani, a flavorful rice dish with meat or vegetables, is a staple. Breads: Naan, a leavened flatbread, and roti, a thin, unleavened flatbread, are common accompaniments. Appetizers: Samosas, fried or baked pastry pockets with a savory filling, are a popular snack. I just read that there are lots of Health Benefits: Many Indian dishes incorporate herbs and spices known for their medicinal properties, such as ginger, garlic, and coriander. Hey, yeah! We are vegetarian, they had a quite a few choices for us. Vegetarian Options: Indian cuisine offers a wide variety of delicious vegetarian dishes, including Palak Paneer, Baingan Bharta (roasted eggplant), and Daal. They have lunch specials from 11:30 - 3 (I believe it was every day). Vegetarian $14 and a few dollars more for chicken, shrimp or lamb. Go, have fun and maybe pick up a kitten or puppy at PetCo on your way out. Cute strip mall ;) read more

Tried the chicken hara which was also delicious and flavorful! The saag paneer and chicken tikka masala were ordered to-go and were still hot fresh and delicious. read more

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Excellent Indian food and a wonderful lunch spot after a day of shopping and running errands in Winter Park. Portions are generous, food is cooked perfectly and tastes amazing, and service was great! The interior decoration is fresh and minimal, but there's not a ton of character. Definitely recommend. read more

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Fabulous lunch. Great food & service. The lunch plate is a fabulous mix of flavors with generous portions. read more

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Love this place. The food is so good. Service is wonderful. They got plenty of seatings. Perfect for family, friends, and dates. They start with complementary papad and chatney. The garlic naan was so buttery and soft. Just perfect! read more

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5 Star update for consistently exceptional Indian food that tops my list of local Indian restaurants and spans Northern Indian and Southern Indian cuisine. Over a decade later and I still consider Tamarind one of my favorite spots for Indian food. To start, the parking is easy because this restaurant is located in a large outdoor mall. Be patient and you'll get a spot near the restaurant. I'm still a big fan of the Masala Dosa (see description of how best to eat it in my previous review below). It surprises me every time I order it because it's huge! And the flavors- they never miss on any of the dishes. Another fan favorite in my groups is the Chicken Tikka Masala which is rich and bold in flavor. Not a fan of spice? Let your server know your prefered spice level as they can accommodate. Overall, I'm still a big fan and make it in whenever I have a hankering for some delicious Indian food. Thankful it's still around after so many years (started in 2011). Previous review in 2014: Holy Moley, guys... This place is legit. Upon reading Yelp reviews I ordered the Masala Dosa and almost fell out of my booth when they brought it over. It's LITERALLY the size of a small submarine (I must admit- it is not literally the size of a small submarine. More like a large tugboat... I digress...) The server must have noticed the puzzled/anxious/slightly crazed look on my face because he came over and demonstrated how it should be eaten- essentially having me make small burritos from the dosa (I promise that this fermented crepe tastes better than the description sounds) and stuffing them with all sorts of magical goodness (technical Indian term). My partner in crime ordered a Chicken Korma and was equally pleased (though his patience started to wear thin around the third time I whispered that 'mine's bigger than yours'...). 10/10 will return. read more

Tamarind is an average Indian restaurant located in the strip mall that also houses Michaels and pet stores. So not really the destination for wine and dine like other Indian restaurants in town. They don't really focus much on other things than food because no one is just walking around and tries to eat Indian food because they just happen to be there. If someone goes there, they want to be at Tamarind. I have eaten here a couple of times and over all food has been good. It's nothing special to die for but nothing to be complain about either. The staff is generally very polite and attentive. Facilities are clean and tidy and your overall experience is good. read more

Always delicious! Tonight ...just appetizers. I felt very welcome here. Service was excellent. Food was served hot. read more

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My new favorite go-to spot for Indian food! The price point, portions, and service were all ideal for a sit-down meal with friends and/or a significant other. Why party of 4 went in on a weekday night, without reservation, and had no issue being seated and served. We loved the amount of sauce for the poppadoms and they gladly gave me a container of it to go when I asked about it at the end of the meal as well! The spice here is no joke, be ready for the sweats if you like your food spicy! The flavor of the meals were spot on. My s/o and I ordered an entree each and an appetizer to share, and we took home half of each of our entrees. Must try: garlic naan and chicken korma. Everyone at the table loved the chicken korma sauce. Samosa chaat was pretty good too! Would come back again! read more

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Was out on a lunch date with my husband, we decided to try out tamarind and the food wasn't great but after a couple bites I could not believe what I saw, cockROACH in my food, absolutely disgusting! Do not come here, I might even have to call DBPR on them, despicable, disgusting. read more

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Was honestly very impressed and satisfied! Food: 5/5 delicious! They have a great lunch special as well. Their chickpeas were very tasty. Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 read more

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Phenomenal food! I enjoyed the chicken vindaloo, spicy of course, and we also ordered the chili naan, garlic naan and cheese naan. They were all wonderful. Can't wait to be back! read more

Tamarind Indian Cuisine - Chicken Vindaloo with Rice - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Another successful dining experience with high-quality deliciousness. The garlic naan was buttery and topped with plenty of garlic. My masala dosa was tasty, served with potato and lentil dip, spicy soup, and a green coconut chutney. My son inhaled his Malai kofta. The food came out fast and piping hot. We were very satisfied. read more

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Located in a prime place closer to universal resort hotels. Went here to celebrate a birthday. Made a reservation through google and the place got busy. The ambience was nice. The food and service though was a disappointment. Service was very slow. Apart from the Hakka noodles, I did not like any of the item. Tried the Rasmalai which was sub par. read more

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Small restaurant with great food! Kids love it here too. Favorites are chicken tandoori, and chicken biryani. Naan bread is really good and they offer different flavors. They give you crackers made out of chickpeas with sauces to start. read more

Went here a few weeks ago, and still can't stop thinking about the food. The service was great and the food was delicious. This was our first time trying Indian food and we will definitely be coming back. The beer was great and the Kulfi was super yummy. Restaurant is also super nice inside, great for date night! Thank you for your hospitality Tamarind Team. read more

Unfortunately, this restaurant does not live up to the hype. I came here, expecting a really good Indian meal as a takeout order, and I was left sorely disappointed. The first thing to note is that with to go orders, they do not provide any utensils or napkins. This could be frustrating for people staying in hotels or eating it on the go. Second, the price you pay for the portion you get is not worth it. The picture I included is of a chicken curry dish that, after tax and tip comes out to over $25 for that price, I expect a decent amount of food. What I received was a curry that had four pieces of chicken total. Not big pieces, bite-size pieces. If I am paying $25 for this, I am hoping to get good quality and pretty good quantity. Overall, disappointed in the service and quantity itself. I would definitely give this restaurant another chance in the future if they are able to address these issues. read more

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Tamarind is one of my go-to local spots for delicious Indian food and we've been eating here for years. I've gotten it twice in the past month and it always satisfies that craving. If you can make it in for lunch, their daytime specials are the best deal! The chicken tikka masala is always a must. I also love the samosa chaat which is an appetizer, but I've eaten this as my meal several times. It's a combination of samosa served with chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys. And you can't forget the naan! I love how many naan flavors they have. My husband likes the the cheese naan and I go for the spicy chili garlic naan. Dipping the bread in the tikka masala sauce is heavenly! No Indian meal is complete without a mango lassi. This delicious mango smoothie drink is also great for digestion and the perfect way to cap off a meal. If you want another dessert, I also really enjoy their kheer (rice pudding). The next time you're in the mood for some Indian food, definitely give Tamarind a try! read more

I came here for lunch a few times over the last years and they have been consistently good with their food & services. It's a small business so please be patient during rush hour. I went with a group of 10 people for lunch and they were efficient and most of the food came out together except for one dish so I think that's pretty impressive for a lunch rush. I had their lunch special: lamb thali with lamb vindaloo. It came with rice, vindaloo, 4 pieces of naan, small salad, and lentil, quite a nice deal imo. If you like spicy food, know that they take spice seriously here. So unless you have crazy spice tolerance I would suggest sticking to medium spice for a pleasant aftermath. Lol read more

Tamarind Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Tamarind is amazing! Indian food just has so much flavor and has recently been one of my favorites. We tried the gunpowder shrimp (no pictured) and it was delicious. I was expecting it to be too spicy but it wasn't at all! Then we had the chicken 65 which was amazing!! It was the perfect crispy starter paired with the shrimp. For our entrees, my friends and I decided to get a bunch of stuff and share. We tried the Tandoori Chicken which came on a hot skillet with rice, the Chicken Biryani and the Chicken Vindaloo. We ordered the biryani and chicken vindaloo medium which had the perfect kick. I like spice but not like hot, crying spicy and medium was just right for me. The naan we tried was regular and garlic. The garlic was hands down my favorite naan ever. So good!! Service was much faster than I expected and it's in such a cute space. It was super cleaned and felt so welcoming! read more

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Pwe gave tried so many Indian Restaurants & this is our 1st time to TAMARIND Restaurant. A Cozy place with Vaulted Ceiling good for Family casual dining. Friendly staff with very reasonable price. I ordered Mango lassi, my favorite drink. It's Not too sour nor not too sweet--just Perfect! We ordered d Lunch Special--d Indian version of Japanese Bento Box. I ordered d Lamb Rogan Josh & my husband ordered d Chicken Masala! Each lunch box consists of Salad, Papadam, Na'an, Lentil Soup, Main Dish & white Rice. Soup is mild (as I ordered) but tasty. I luv d Papadam(Tortilla-like appetizer. The Na'an (plain or Garlic flavor) compliments d gravy of our main dish--both main dish taste so good! The complete Package Lunch Meal has d right portion! First time yo eat there & will go back to eat again! read more

Tamarind Indian Cuisine - Chicken Masala, Papadam, Na'an, Salad, Lentil Soup & Basmati Rice. - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I never realized how much I loved Indian food until I tried tamarind! The food is so delicious and fresh! They also have an excellent lunch special during the week and on weekends, as well. You get a huge amount of food for about $15 dollars and it can't be beat! My favorite Indian restaurant by far! read more

Tamarind is our favorite Indian cuisine in Central Florida. The spice blends are rich and complex and they adjust the heat level as requested. Lamb korma, and Masala Dosa are what we often order. The service is friendly and warm, and we have not been disappointed in the time it takes to get our meal. Situated in a shopping center, it feels nice when I walk in. The decor is pretty and the music is at the right level so we can have a conversation comfortably. I highly recommend Tamarind. read more

Very nice ambience, except for looking at the doorway to the kitchen. Food was amazing! We had the garlic Naan and it was nice and garlicky. The vindaloo was good and spicy. read more

My husband is craving for Indian Food and we came across this place. I'm glad we came here. The food is delicious and well made. The moment you enter the establishment, you can smell the aroma of food just wafting around you. The service was also excellent, they were very friendly and made sure they answer your questions. We will definitely come back again. read more

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Food is flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed my spinach dish. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. What a great spot for lunch. I will return anytime I'm in town. read more

Tamarind was a hit. I went during lunch hour and i decided to place a to go order. I started with Mango Lassi , which was gone before my order even came out, it was delicious & I wish I'd ordered another one. I decided to order the butter chicken MILD. This was served with white rice , salad & some other sauce fixings. I also ordered the garlic & cheese naan. Both were warm & absolutely delicious. I also placed an order for Samosas which came with a count of 2 & curry sauce. It was the perfect amount of spice and it was very good. The customer service was good and my order took about 20 mins. This restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating & lunch specials all wk. I will definitely be back, I really enjoyed my food. read more

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Daughter and I had a lovely first visit to Tamarind after hearing wonderful reviews from friends. The waitstaff was friendly and helpful with the menu. We are fairly new to Indian cuisine so we needed some help in navigating the menu. Everyone was kind and our food came out quickly. We ordered the vegetarian samosas and they were phenomenal. I've never had them better! My daughter ordered the chicken tikka masala and loved it. I ordered an eggplant dish and medium spice was just the right amount for me. There are many vegetarian options, which was exciting to see! The naan was large, fresh, and crispy in all of the right places. Overall, we have a great experience and look forward to trying more of the menu! read more

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Tamarind is one of my go to lunch spot for Indian food. They have flavorful dishes, I usually go for the classic chicken tikka masala with a side of garlic naan. The lunch special is the best bang for the buck, perfect portion for the price. The modern interior added to the overall experience, and the staff were friendly. I deducted one star due to the chicken used in their thali being a bit dry. Seems like they use chicken breast, I'm personally not a big fan of chicken breast because it is dry, but the flavor of the sauce is still very good. Tamarind is a well rounded choice for its delicious Indian cuisine in the area. read more

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Usually, we order take away from here and have never been disappointed. We have dined here as well. The service was good and timely.

This hidden gem is tucked away in a shopping plaza off of Mills near Lee Rd. Plenty of parking. Inside seating only, dim lighting in the evenings for a romantic ambiance, and excellent service. Menu has a variety of Indian cuisine options to explore, and the curries/sauces are presented in large portions. Food is incredibly fragrant and flavorful. Online ordering, dine in, takeout, and delivery available. Reservations offered but not necessary, consider a reservation if you have a larger group as space is somewhat limited. read more

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Enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Taramind during Pro Bowl weekend. The food was excellent: Paneer Makhani, Garlic Naan that came with rice, and had it with a Taj Mahal beer! The service was great, well timed and had (on purpose!) lots to take back to the hotel to enjoy as a late night snack! The ambiance was beautiful, showcasing a hint of India's beauty. read more

Tamarind Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

I always get take out from them when I'm in the mood for Indian and we are in the area. One of my favorites. They are very friendly and the food never misses. The reason I gave it one less star is for their portions -very light on the meat. The restaurant is a bit small but very nice ambience. read more

What a whirlwind. We are back. Everything is as it used to be. Food is delicious again. The chutney is back to normal and tastes Amazing again. Service has always been great. Very pleasantly surprised, Tamarind is back on top!! read more

Tamarind Indian Cuisine - Chicken tikka masala lunch special - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Wonderful food, excellent service, nice ambiance and priced reasonably. Convenient and part of a mall with lots of convenient parking