I love Indian food pretty much at any time of day so upon visiting Tamarind in Tribeca I was already looking forward to it. I had the executive lunch, a $33 pre-fixe menu with an appetizer, two small entrées, and a dessert. It is a pretty good deal considering how much food you get and the quality. I received a complimentary samosa which was perfect as well as the chutney it was served in. I ordered chicken as an appetizer. The portion was enough for one and the meat was very flavorful and seasoned, topped with a flower for flair. For my entrées I ordered the Gatari Mutton lamb cubes and the Machi Che Kalvan Tandoori seasonal fish filet. The lamb had an excellent flavor with some crunch to it. In India, goat is actually more common than lamb, so lamb is a delicacy. The fish was a white fish, crispy on the outside and only a little bit over cooked on the inside. For dessert I got the Mango Shrikhand, Alphonso mango flavor strained yogurt, something I've never tried before. It was very sweet, with a less gritty texture than I was expecting, plenty enough to satisfy a sweet craving after the main course. The vibe here is a bit formal but would still want to come back. read more

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Have you ever had amazing Palak patta chaat in USA? Tamarind is the place to be. Amazing amazing chaat! Great food as well. Maybe the bhature could be less oily. My friend is vegan and they were very accommodating of us. Loved it. read more

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Came in for a lunch with 3 work colleagues. We had the set menu (the executive lunch- perhaps a bit pompous!). Food came out on time and staff were very attentive. We shared a few of the dishes and it was a hit. 2 of the guys are Indian and they approved as well. I've been here previously but not for 3 years or so, it has a reputation as a "fancy" Indian restaurant. We are indoors but they have some great outdoor seating with individual rooms. read more

Meh! Would skip this joint. I guess I sadly missed their Michelin star days. Lunch -tried Restaurant Week menu.Ok standard trying to be upscale decor. Service a little too speedy for "fresh " food but standard . for almost $50 it was a good portion of three courses (plus naan, extra veggie ,rice)based on the regular high prices for the menu. Cocktails seemed inventive -mine was too sweet but strong and generous portion for your typical $20 plus manhattan pricing . Wine list seemed excessive in pricing but not out of range for many Manhattan places. Nothing finesse or amazing for my taste buds. Except the main menu seems to feature specialities from many regions of India. The best was the lobster masala and yogurt kebab. desserts were horrid- inedible . Can't tell if this is one of these restaurants whose restaurant week dining is sub par compared to standard. I won't ever find out because I would not waste my time and money finding out when there is nothing memorable about this place and way too many outstanding restaurants in NY to visit . read more

We went to Tamarind on a Saturday night. It was only 5:30 so it was still really quiet in the restaurant, as expected for an early dinner time. Our servers were very attentive and were constantly filling our waters, checking on us, etc. They were knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and were able to provide information on gluten free options (most of the menu!) The food was delicious! We tried the chili crab appetizer, chicken tikka masala, the tandoori mixed grill, and saag paneer. The Saag paneer and chili crab appetizer in particular were both amazing! We would recommend both of these. Additionally, the tamarind rice and spinach and garlic rice were delicious. None of the curries come with rice so these were great to pair. We forgot to ask about spice levels, and everything was super mild. We wished we would have asked for spice! So note, if you even like a little spice, you may want to bring it up to your server. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because the restaurant felt a little stuffy and it did not have a very fun ambience. Great place to take older folks and have peace and quiet, but not a very fun vibe. read more

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General disclaimer: I liked spicier Indian food more than the style served here so take that with a grain of salt. I was here with a few others during Restaurant Week 2021 as the prices are very high otherwise. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was wonderful with the people being very accommodating. While the service was nice, I would say the food was not worth it (especially if it's a similar quality during main dinner outside of presumed larger portions) as there was a distinct lack of spice. I found it it very similar quality (outside of the very good fish/dessert) to other fancier Northern Indian places such as Utsaav but If I wanted to pay this much for Indian food, I think a more eclectic restaurant such as Indian Accent (which I recently went to) or Rahi (which also had a RW special) are much better. Drink: As their mango lassis are the same prices as their sweet lassis for whatever reason; I went with a mango one. It had some pistachio shavings on it and it was quite tasty. Nicely thick though small for the price. I wish they had rose lassis (could probably be made as they have gulkand/rose preserve) or others on the menu but it was still good. Amuse bouche: Banana fritters/ pazham pori with a mint cilantro chutney. This was a very tasty amuse bouche. It was a very light fry and the banana wasn't overly sweet. It went well with the mint chutney. Appetizer: Crab Nazakat with lump crab meat, mustard seeds, curry leaves, lemon zest, honey, and coconut; served in a papadum. The crab (and coconut I presume) in this dish added some nice sweetness and it went well with the crunch from the papadum almost like an Indian hard shell taco but the spices were very light. Mains: In order of preference. In general, no complaints at all regarding the meats but I found the sauces to be lacking. We split everything. Meen Calwan: Halibut with okra, fenugreek, coriander, and coconut milk. This was easily the best main dish. The halibut was very tender and the sauce had good flavor. Would recommend if you are looking for a well flavored but not spicy main. Raj Sooley: Grilled lamb with kashmiri chili, spices, malt vinegar, and peach chutney. The lamb was quite tasty without much chew and the chutney went well. No complaints as this actually had some heat. Gosht kali: Chicken with a strawberry almond chutney. This was essentially there version of tandoori chicken. The chicken was alright. Tender but not much flavor. The dishes also came with: Daal paneer masala: Beans, paneer cheese, and sauce. This was a very tasty side dish. The paneer had a great squeaky texture and the sauce was well flavored. Easily the best thing along with the halibut and I would order this again. Naan: Hot and fresh. No complaints. Tomato flavored rice: This was a bit disappointing. The rice was fine though not that buttery and the tomato added nothing but color as it could not be tasted. Dessert: Gulkand cheesecake: Gulkand is a rose petal preserve and it added a fun unique texture with some good rose flavor. The raspberry coulis went well with it and this was easily the other best bite of the meal. Would recommend (as it appears to be part of their lunch special) The food overall was fine outside of the lack of heat (probably just too used to Southern Indian and spicier Northern Indian food.) I have no complaints though if I was paying the normal prices here, I would expect more eclectic cuisine for the price. If you are looking for nice service and a nice atmosphere with good Indian food, this place is fine. However, if you are looking for a similarly fancy Indian place with more unique food, there's other better options around the city. I can see why they have been around so long but it's not for me. This place is good for their RW special and presumably their executive lunch which seems similar. read more

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Beautiful inside and lovely staff. Just very expensive compared to other places you could get very similar food. The amount of food is pretty light also. A nice experience overall just expensive for what you're getting. read more

Truly a 5 star restaurant. We went just as Covid hit and now during deep winter. Both times they have gone out of their way to make dining special. In winter they have heated individual cabins that can seat anywhere from 2 to 8. For apps we had the chaat which I loved both times. My husband liked the chili crab (I prefer saucier dishes) and we got a shrimp off the menu dish I had last time as app (I just showed the waiter the pic). It was one of my favorite dishes of the night because the curry was sooooo delicious For dinner we ordered the masala lamb chops, mutton, tikka masala and nargasi kofta. Wow those chops were the best I have ever had. The kofta is a must get as well. I'll pass on the tikka next time. Sauce was good but chicken pieces were too thick. I am not a mutton fan but my sister liked it Drinks wise we had the tamarind margarita and ginger caprihana - both were fairly sweet read more

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Huge upscale Indian spot with a large menu. The service is top notch and the food is solid. Both bar and table seating. A small complimentary piece of bread. I got a lychee martini and it was fantastic. 7.5 read more

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Second time at @tamarindtribecanyc and this time for lunch. This is a great place for work meals, especially given that there are many vegetarian options. The food is amazing as usual - definitely fancy than street Indian flavors, and service was really great! read more

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My partner and I had a meal from here delivered last Friday. It is expensive for an Indian Restaurant so one has certain expectations. I have eaten and prepared Indian food and I have lived in India for extended periods of time. My ex-in-laws are Indian. I have eaten a lot of Indian fare in my 65 years. The Raj Kachori and Dal Makhni were good, the Masaledar Aloo Gobi was amazing, better than perfect. The Rosemary Naan was alright. But the meal was ruined by one thing. The Nargisi Kofta was horrendous, like a six-year-old made it with Play Dough. The sauce tasted of the flour thickener, and we could feel the little lumps. But the real unbelievable sin was that the Kofta balls were uncooked, they were raw uncooked dough, not fried at all. Inedible and sickening. The owners of this travesty should be ashamed and embarrassed that this slop came out of their kitchen for $28.00 (I was refunded this by GrubHub). There is no excuse for serving uncooked food. We have gotten delivery from here several times before, and while the food previously was edible, I would have never rated it higher than 3 stars. This is probably the most overrated restaurant food I have ever eaten. read more

Tamarind has been an establishment that many have spoken about as the "Best Indian Restaurant" in the city. I have had the pleasure of coming here back in early August of 2022 with my girlfriend. Although the atmosphere and service was excellent, the food was a bit disappointing. We had a Friday reservation for 2 and came around dinner time. When we first entered, we were very impressed with the atmosphere. Excellent decor expected for a fine dining restaurant. The atmosphere was very modern and you got the feeling that this is a fine dining establishment. Waiters were dressed well and loved the decor. Atmosphere is definitely a 5/5. After checking in with the host, we were escorted to our table. Our server provided excellent service and was quite knowledgeable about the menu. It was nice to have waiters that didn't say everything on the menu was good. Additionally, he was quite attentive and overall excellent. The service was definitely a 5/5. I had a dirty martini and a vesper to start and they were quite good. Nothing phenomenal, but good overall martinis. The dirty martini had just the right amount of olive brine and the vesper was made well. I thoroughly enjoyed them. Cocktails were a 4/5 since nothing was phenomenal, but made just right. We started with the "Dahi Aloo Poori" and the "Amritsari Seekh." They were good, but I was expected to be blown away especially for a restaurant of this caliber. The spice level was not at the level I expected. For people who don't like their food spicy, you guys would enjoy the appetizers. I think the "Amritsari Seekh" was quite good and really enjoyed it. I was however a little disappointed with the "Dahi Aloo Poori." I felt like it was a bit bland and the chutney was okay at best. If we didn't order the "Amritsari Seekh," the appetizers would be a 3/5. However, with the "Amritsari Seekh" I would put the overall experience at 4/5. For the main course we ordered the "Paneer Labadar" and it was a bit disappointing. It wasn't that flavorful and was quite bland. The spice level was okay and a little bland. It was a bit on the tomatoey, but not a terrible dish. I was not very impressed once again. Overall the main course was 3/5. Overall, I really loved the atmosphere and wait staff of the place. However, the food was average and I was left a bit disappointed. The loss of the Michelin star a couple of years back is reflected in the quality of food here. I really want to come back and give this place another chance hopefully in the future. read more

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Tamarind is one of our favorite restaurants in NYC. The food is consistently delicious and the service is always outstanding.

Tamarind is wonderful. One of my top favorite Indian restaurants in the city. The space feels like an elegant living room. Big booths, high ceilings, romantic lights. Really good service too. My favorite dishes: Nizami keema (minced lamb), paalak chaat (crispy spinach), tamarind rice (order this!!!), Milagu Curry (lamb curry), Chicken Korma, Goan fish curry read more

Came here on a Saturday night and boy it was busy! Beautiful fancy decor with 2 levels of dining. The service was attentive and patient. As a vegetarian. I was happy that there were plenty of options for us. The appetizers were incredible and my main reason for rating it 4 stars. We got the Gobi which was our favorite dish of the night, spinach kebabs, paalak chaat, and paneer, all of which were insanely incredible. For entrees, we got the kofta, dal makhni, Brussels sprouts subzi; all of which were good, but could've been seasoned more with increased spice. For dessert, we got the crème Brulee which you can skip. read more

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I need to go back to re-experience this place. What I ate was good. I tried naan (have had better), saag paneer (excellent but I would prefer more saag, but that is just personal preference), Bhel puri (fantastic) and tamarind rice (good taste but I can suggest improvements if the chef is so inclined, one of my all time favorites growing up). Great ambience but I found the service bordering on rude. To know why you must read the long story that follows. I was excited to go here since I hardly ever go to Tribeca to eat Indian food. Plenty of options Ion the upper east side where I live or go to Murray Hill if I want good South Indian food. Or Jackson heights sometimes. Given the fame this place has, I was glad that our host chose this place. I went with some friends who were all here in town for a fashion week event. We had two tables, one for all our adult children on the top level and parents table was in the bottom level. They seated us in a nice central table. Usually, these fancy Indian restaurants like to hide Indian guests in the back lol. I guess we were all decently dressed since we had a party afterwards. I was late (subway problem) and the party waited to order. We had all had a long day due to the fashion week event and so I think everyone was kind of tired. They (not me) had also eaten a very late pre fixe menu lunch at another Indian place and so they were all full. Our kids had ordered plenty and started to eat at the other table. I was quite flustered because I was late, power walked from canal street station etc. when I found out the group were waiting for me to order, I got even more flustered and embarrassed. I thought we would be be doing family style ordering and sharing of entrees. So we ordered an appetizer each, I ordered the bhel puri. Everyone in the group other than me and another person didn't want to order any entree because they were full from their late lunch. This seemed to really annoy the waiter who was rudely asking us if we let the front desk know if we were going to order only appetizers. I understand that we were occupying a prime table, did not order alcohol and only two of us were ordering entrees in addition to appetizers but we had a second table full of folks who were ordering a bunch of things. Even if it were not the case, to put pressure on us to eat more than we wanted to and implying that we were a drain than valued patrons is not what you expect from a Michelin starred restaurant. My wallet (and my cheapness) does not allow me to dine in these fancy places frequently enough but even my local non Michelin restaurant treats me better. And places that charge Michelin rates must treat us even better. But, I would like to give myself and them one more chance to enjoy what is considered to be one of the top Indian restaurants in the city. read more

Perfect place to have a dinner night out with friends and family. Service and food is high quality. Highly recommend the lamb curry

Visited during restaurant week for lunch -- I am surprised by the negative reviews as I personally loved it and would definitely come back! I felt that the dishes were very well executed and for the restaurant week deal it was more than generous. Rosemary naan and the salmon were the highlights of my meal. The ambiance definitely felt more dated -- very 2000s with minimal decor and white tablecloths. The age range of the diners here definitely skewed towards the older side, but don't let that stop you from dining. Service here was absolutely impeccable. The waiters felt very intuitive and attentive, but not overbearing. I never felt rushed or forgotten, but also didn't feel like someone was watching my every move. This kind of service is honestly hard to find in NYC these days. I also found it refreshing that the space was so large and tables were spaced so far apart. Definitely makes this a good spot to chat and catch up with others or for a business/corporate group. Feels like every new restaurant in NYC is so cramped trying to fit as many tables as they can into one space these days, it was nice to see that Tamarind is different from that. read more

Honestly, came here with mediocre expectations given the first time I had come here, it was just fine. But coming on a Friday night with a group, I was pleasantly surprised! I really loved my Jaljeera drink at its onset - amazingly spiced, and presentation was excellent. However, towards the end of it, it is just overstuffed with mint and leaves, so it was hard to drink (note to staff). I got the dalhi aloo chaat on the side, and that was pretty, which was solid but nothing amazing. I did like the vibes of this place though, and that's why I would come back; it's truly upscale Indian, and would be an amazing place to host an event or a group gathering! read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner the other night. I really like their outside seating space. There are individual cabins with open door and heated lamps so it was warm and cozy! We sat down and they served us these puffs which were good. We also ordered the spinach chaat, paneer and garlic naan which was super delicious. The quantity it definitely enough for two people in my opinion. My friend told them it's my birthday and I got a birthday dessert, which was a ok brownie, and they make you pay for it which is weird. read more

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SUMMER 2020 REVIEW: If you're looking for a formal dining experience with high quality ingredients, Tamarind may fulfill your needs. Here's what you need to know: 1. Ample outdoor seating space. Make a reservation if you can 2. Wonderful and attentive staff. 3. Expansive menu of small plates. The ingredients are high quality. No matter what your dietary restrictions, you will find something here. 4. Cocktails are a little basic. I would opt for wine. 5. read more

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This used to be my all time favorite Indian restaurant in NYC -- when they were in the original Flatiron location way back in the day. The food and service at the old location were impeccable and truly special. I miss it. But the glory days of Tamarind are OVER. They used to have a Michelin star at their old location. I can't find proof that they have a Michelin star anymore at this Tribeca location. In a nutshell: this restaurant exudes apathy and indifference. The chef and culinary staff really don't seem to care based on the food they are turning out. This can't be the same Michelin star team that gained respect over 10 years ago. The restaurant is obviously beautiful and stunning when you walk in -- but the aesthetics cannot make up for the subpar food and the strange unhappy service. The hostesses were detached and unprofessional. The servers looked uninterested and unhappy to be working. That was my conclusion based on their crankiness, and I never saw them smile. We had to ask for a menu 3 times. As for the food: -Palak Chat: inedible, It had a funky rotting odor. The spinach texture was (for a lack of better words) grainy balls of spinach. It was way too sweet. Did the chef taste this dish recently? If they did, they wouldn't have sent that out of their kitchen. -Halibut (got an award -- way back in 2004, that was 20 years ago, and they still tout that on their menu. They are really riding on the coattails of the accolades of their former restaurant that no longer exists). I don't think it's the original chef who made that award winning dish from 20 yrs ago. It was dry and not seasoned well. -Chicken Tikka Masala: I was looking forward to this dish, hoping it would redeem this abysmal meal. They couldn't even get this basic dish right! The chicken was dry and stringy. The sauce was cold. So disappointing. -Shrimp curry: it was recommended by the server, I don't recall the name. But it came out in an unappetizing army green colored curry sauce and the flavor was pungent and unpleasant. It was gerd waiting to happen. I couldn't subject myself to it. Naan was ok. But hard to enjoy it when the accompanying foods were not palatable. The only kind person at this establishment was the owner. He was friendly and warm, but why was everyone else so unhappy to be working there? Why is the food so subpar? This place has lost their passion and zeal. I could have ordered much better Indian food from an authentic Indian take out restaurant in the city for a fraction of the cost of dining at this restaurant with cranky servers. We actually aborted our meal and left in a hurry so we could go find another restaurant to redeem this horrible experience. It pains me that we spent close to $200 for this unpleasant experience and subpar food. What happened, Tamarind? read more

Disappointed! I always loved their food but today learnt from them that we cannot dine in with under 10yr olds! Isn't that discrimination!!?? read more

The food was so bad. I got sick immediately after. The waiters were so condescending when I asked what was in the dish. The only thing this place has going for it is the ambience. read more

Tamarind - It tasted worse than it looked - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

small portions and overpriced food service was not that great they wanted us to eat fast and leave food not that tasty Too much salt in the food read more

Tamarind is a fascinating restaurant as I'd heard so many mixed reviews but honestly, I loved it! I think I really enjoyed just having an upscale Indian meal without trying to do anything crazy fusion stuff. Quantities were good, drinks and apps were good, and service was good too. For just a really nice Indian meal, I recommend it! I'll be going back soon. Great for dinner with family visiting especially! read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

We reserved a table for our engagement anniversary. The restaurant is open and has a clean contemporary feel to it with Indian touches to the decor. The first thing i would like to highlight is the incredible service. Our server Adrian was attentive, friendly and professional. We really liked Adrian's recommendations and he attended us with a smile. Steven from his supporting staff diligently took care of us, cleared the plates soon after we were done with each course, laid out fresh plates for each course (dinner plates came out hot!), and made sure we were hydrated. Service at this place was memorable, they nailed it. As for the food, it lived up to the raving quality described in other reviews. For the evening we had: 1. Mr. Walia - 5/5 - coriander and chilli in a cocktail! Yes and they nailed it, was delicious 2. Hara Bhara Kebab - 5/5 - Melts in the mouth 3. Aloo Tikki - 4/5 - was good, but was not memorable 4. Paneer Lababdar - 5/5 - perfectly spiced, creamy and flavorful 5. Garlic Naan - 5/5 came out hot and was delicious 6. Vegetable Pullav - 4/5 - complimented the paneer entree well Overall a memorable experience with exceptional service and delicious food, definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great Indian restaurant in the area! read more

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They cancelled my celebration/wedding party dinner when we arrived. Said they didn't need to explain why they accepted the reservation if the kitchen closed before. I spoke w them on the phone the day prior to confirm and was told to push my res later. read more

With high ceilings, staff rushing around attentively, white table clothes, and chandeliers - you know you are somewhere nice as soon as you enter. The service was slower than I think my friends would have preferred, but this might have been because they were stalling for me, who showed up 20 minutes late. Everything we ate was delicious read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Great food Great service by Samir Great ambiance Very good choice of cocktails and mocktails read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

One star for their service and the wonderful staff. Food - I will give it 0.5 stars. 0.5 for the chat. We ordered the lunch menu which was a disgrace. I got the fish and egg plant in pea nut sauce spice and salt are the only flavors. Their rice was dryyy, flavorless. Nan was ok. How is this place surviving in NYC? P.S I was here in 2018 and it was a completely different food scene. read more

This restaurant offer prix fixe menu for a three course meal during lunch which is what we as a party of three tried. I took tawa murg as starter, and two entrees from main course which comes with rice and rosemary naan. I ordered passion fruit cheesecake for my dessert. While I would give them 10 out of 10 for plating and presentation, I would give 7 out of 10 on the taste of the food. The starter chicken was nothing but bit rubbery and lacked any flavors. The portion size of entrees was small. The hosts and staff were very professional and prompt and the restaurant offers outdoor seating as well. read more

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I have been going to Tamarind since they were located in Flatiron district as the owner was always on the floor chatting with patrons. But sadly each year the quality/taste of food just keeps going down. The food was bland and tasteless. I would avoid at all costs. read more

Great food. Loved the service and ambience. Yellow dhal was delicious (off menu). Wouldn't necessarily order the aloo gobi or asparagus again but I definitely would go back and try more of the vegan dishes. read more

We went for dinner this evening with high hopes and reservations. Busy with good ambiance, but we were off to a great start with great service! Whiskey and Vodka cocktails that came were also quite good. However, our two Aappetizers were only ok. The main dish of Gunter chicken is a coconut dish, usually quite good. Here it was dry chucks of meat in an ordinary gravy. The "steamed" rice that came was dry. Carrot dessert was good. It's a restaurant after all and so took away three stars for disappointing food. read more

This used to be a popular Indian restaurant back in the day. Went for a Friday night dinner. We sat in outside patio which is heated but the restaurant forgot to arrange for mosquito repellent. The servers constantly leave the door open which defeats the purpose of heated space. Food at best is mediocre. Dry chicken, veg dishes are underwhelming. Drinks for the prices charged should be no less than perfect but unfortunately were not balanced. Overall, this a skip in future for me. read more

I have a friend who's very much a 1%er (like, dines at Aquavit the way people go to McDonald's), and when she picked Tamarind as our dinner spot, I knew I'd be getting an upscale Indian experience. This place is everything you envision for a Tribeca dinner spot: gorgeous, spacious and sophisticated. If the women in Sex and the City had been more racially open-minded, they would have dined at a place like this. We got the Aloo Tikkiyas to start, which were so delicious I wanted to cry. As someone who used to outeat her Jewish friends when it came to latkes, these potato cakes were like the Indian version. Crispy and spiced, starchy and flaky, packed with flavor--I could eat these everyday and happily die of high cholesterol. The Vegetable Samosas were perfection, and the Jhinga E Aatish (marinated prawns in yogurt, roasted chilies, and cilantro) was creamy and delicious. I forget what dessert we got, but I remember it was loaded with cardamom-y goodness. The service was, of course, exceptional--I would expect nothing less for Tribeca. Tamarind is where you bring your date who's way out of your league, your spouse with whom you're in therapy, and your stuck-up in-laws who never thought you were good enough for their child. It might not repair your relationships, but it'll give you all something else to talk about for a few hours. read more

Special occasion, so Tamarind Tribeca seemed like a place classy enough for it! And sure enough, it feels upscale, more so than any restaurant we've been to. It does, however, get extremely noisy. Our chief complaint was that it took far too long for our food to arrive -- two entrees, and we waited for half an hour. And this is not one of those places where you might be entertained with bread/cheese or papad (as a more apt substitute) in the meanwhile. The food itself is delicious, the chicken Tikka masala in particular. We also liked the tandoori mix, even though it felt dry in the absence of any condiments (I believe you can pay an extra $10 for tasting sauces). Naan comes separately, which is always a bit of a shame. So, yes, Tamarind is pretty costly, especially as far as Indian restaurants are concerned, but if upscale is what you seek, it may well be the right choice. They do appear to have a fine selection of desserts, and I quite liked the rasmalai, especially with the chocolatey twist! read more

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I've been to Tamarind a few times over the last 5 years and unfortunately it's an underwhelming experience each time. 2/5 for food but 5/5 for ambiance and service. The first time I came in 2014 there weren't very many good Indian food options in NYC. I thought the appetizers were delicious, main courses were good but not great. Overall I was a bit put off by the very small portion sizes. And we all left having spent over $100 each and still feeling hungry. Fast forward to 2021 and Tamarind still maintains a pretty similar menu with minor changes/improvements. The portion sizes are definitely a bit larger but the food was lacking in flavor. The chicken kholapuri was very spicy but not flavorful. The Kerala style fish curry was not at all authentic (my family is from Kerala). There were some paneer appetizers that were fantastic. The cocktails were very average and really overpriced for the quality of liquor and craftsmanship of the drink. I'd go as far as to say my tequila based cocktail tasted almost like a tequila shot. With the incredible improvement to the Indian food scene in NYC over the last few years, there's really no reason to keep coming back to Tamarind. Without naming names there are at least a dozen fantastic Indian restaurants across the 5 boroughs now. Aside from the food, the service at Tamarind is outstanding. For context we were sitting in the covered outdoor seating area with our dog and it was raining. As the rain started seeping into our dining area the staff literally went inside and brought extra towels for our dog to sit on so he wouldn't get wet. They also brought him a water bowl. It was so kind and they're truly some of the best wait staff. read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Good service and the food is also very delicious with balanced flavors and portions. The drink menu has unique options and ambiance is also very nice read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - New York, New York