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11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010 (at at 25th St.)
New York, NY 10010

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(212) 889-0667
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Best

and the tamarind margaritas! felt like a good part of my fun years in NYC were spent at the bread bar or outside under the portico with some cocktails and na'an! Good times!

Worst

I went here with my (Indian) parents, and my father has unrealistic expectations for a restaurant that is labelled fusion. Still, my mother and I were totally ready to give it a c...

Amazing! 4/2/2003

This restaurant is one of the best in the city...The food and service are outstanding. The atmosphere is buzzing and alive. We had a wonderful time and recommend the crab cakes - they were simply delicious!! more
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Unlike any other New York experience 4/1/2003

There are few restaurants that are as sensual and creative as Tabla while still providing a high level of excellence. THe food is always right on, service is sincere and well informed and the place is beautiful. What more could you want from a new York culinary experience! Don't miss this one. more
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Superb Service 3/25/2003

The waitstaff was incredible. They saw we were celebrating a special occasion and gave us little sweets on a plate with the words "Congratulations" written in chocolates, a small gold box with more chocolate in it, and a Zagats guide. Food was great too! more
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Not what it used to be 3/22/2003

Tabla has gone even higher in price and lower in quality. I ordered a drink made with champagne and it was almost room temperature. My partner's drink was a big and flat tasting bore. The appetisers, bread and dessets were excellent but the main courses though well executed were rote and uninteresting as if they decided to play it safe or just stop trying to be inventive. There was only one vegetarian main course-in the past they used to have several. The wine list (with half bottles too) and staff remain as benchmarks. Tabla is still good but at these prices it should not have these flaws that it didn't have before. Pros: Great space, Attentive staff, Wine and desserts Cons: Expensive, So So Main courses, Poor cocktails more
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Very good 3/20/2003

The food was good. As an appetizer I had the crab cake with an indian version of guacamole inside of a light baked shell. It had a nice blend of spices that created a taste that I had not experienced before. the desserts are amazing as well. this is definetly a very pricy place with most appetizers going for about $7-$16, entrees $24-$34 and desserts for $9. A place to celebrate a special occasion or to impress someone with you expensive taste. more
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Fusion Does Not Always Work. 2/26/2003

I have the utmost respect for Danny Meyers and the way consistency you find in his places, but the food here just strikes out. It is not good Indian, not a succesful attempt to mix. more
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Excellent 2/19/2003

Truly, a great dining experience. We had reservations and were seated promptly. The service was great, the waiter friendly, knowledgable and helpful. It was an expensive meal but well worth the money paid. Very well done. more
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Tabla-reffic 2/15/2003

While it's not cheap, a beautiful laid-back setting with one of the best prix-fixe and tasting menu deals in the city (you can choose anything from the menu for your 3-courses on the prix-fixe). Indian-fusion at its best. Have the banana bread pudding for dessert! Pros: Ambience, FOOD, service Cons: price, reservations more
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I liked it! 2/4/2003

I celebrated my birthday in the bread bar on a saturday night. The service was excellent except that our entrees did not arrive at the same time. I'd say I got mine about 5 minutes later which seems like a lifetime when the person across from you has their food and wants to eat it! Other than that everything was great! I had the pulled lamb sandwich & mustard mashed potatoes sandwich on naan...it was AWESOME! the glazed doughnut holes for dessert were delivered nice & hot but really no different than a zeppole you'd get at an italian festival. I would definitely go back and try other things. more
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Thank God For Restaurant Week 1/30/2003

All I can say is thank God for restaurant week. That is the reason I got to go to Tabla restaurant where I experienced the best in terms of everything - food, service and decor. Not only was my mouth squealing with delight with the myriad of tastes, but the staff was absolutely accommodating and pleasant. Could I afford it at another time? Perhaps not, but would definitely go back for a special occasion. more
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pretty room, surprisingly mediocre food 1/16/2003

Very pretty room, excellent service, but the food left a lot to be desired. Celebrated a birthday here last night; the crab cake appetizer was flavorful and interesting, but the fettucine were drowned in onion and full of interesting spices that simply did not work. As main courses, salmon (ordered it medium and it came to the table rare) and skate (bland). The side order of cheese nan was a joke, and consisted of microwaved cheese. The food deserved a 4/10 at the most! But the service was special: after only a casual mention of a birthday when making the reservation, they figured out who the birthday person was and brought a complementary dessert with a candle, as well as a little package with truffles as we left. It almost made up for the uninteresting meal! Also, the wine list was great; few restaurants offer so many half-bottle choices! Pros: pretty room, good service Cons: bad food more
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not the usual red curry!! 1/16/2003

Most Indian restaurants in the West serve the same North Indian flavor of red tomato paste with garlic and ginger. This was completely different. The fish (skate) was lightly breaded and so flaky and the spices so subtle - Hmmmm! And the dessert - I was almost afraid to stick my spoon in - it was a work of art! The chocolate -strawberrry whatsit was just perfect!!! OUTSTANDING Pros: Delicious, Different, distinguish Cons: expensive more
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The best in Indian Fusion 1/6/2003

I have had Indian "fusion" in India, London and U.S. Tabla is unquestionably the best. Floyd's ability to use the indian spices in a manner that is highly flavorful and yet not being "pungent" to the palate is extraordinary. If you are looking for authentic Indian cuisine, this is not the place to go but if you are looking great, flavorful fusion cuisine with an Indian bent. This is as good as it gets!!! more
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Bravo! 1/6/2003

I was there on New Years Eve with a party of four with no reservation. No problem. We were seated promply and enjoyed a fabulous meal served family style with a variety of meats and vegetables. Absolutely divine! Their wine list is also quite excellent. And our server was friendly and helped us make some tasty choices. more
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Quality but you pay for it 1/2/2003

Inventive, quality food with attentive service but it's expensive. Wonderful, upscale decor without being stuffy. Innovative Indian fare. more
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terrible 12/29/2002

We waited a long time to be seated, and then for the waiter when we were finally seated. Portions are small and expensive. The appetizer was great, but the entrees were either too salty or too tough or too tart. Overall, it wasn't a good experience. Their only saving grace was that both the waiter and the manager could tell that we weren't having a good time so they came over and tried to be as helpful as possible. If not for them, this would have been an utter disaster. more
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Indian Mahal in Manhattan 12/17/2002

Tabla's decor is omnious and the dishes all spread a rich fragrance across the room. This scene sits perfect for a date. The simple traditional dishes like dal are not as on key as the more experimental goan platters. more
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Wow!!!! 12/12/2002

We had the fall tasting menu>>>it was superb. Every course was prepared well and presented well. The waiter was the best. He explained everything and made sure we were happy. Couldn't sop eating the nan. Wow, Wow, Wow! Pros: food, service, decor more
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delicious 12/6/2002

Tabla is superb. I've been there a couple of times and I am always impressed. Bread Bar is great for a cheaper alternative. The service is smart and helpful. Whenever a special occasion comes up, this is my first choice. Pros: taste, creative flavors, service more
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Great Atmosphere but a little pricey 11/24/2002

We had five of us for dinner and were treated well. The food was rather pricey but for a special occasion was worth it. I had the rack of lamb which in my opinion was the best I have ever had. Other people in my party did not like their meals as much. The Prix Fair dinner for $57.00 is the way to go. As for the atmosphere, it's beautiful, trendy and classy. more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    Occupying a cavernous space in the Met Life Tower, the restaurant's soaring staircase, deeply stained woods and lush, curvilinear details make a striking impression. The second-floor dining room, itself gently bi-level, has a serious but relaxed air; smart, impeccably professional and engaging service creates a very comfortable dining experience.

    The Food
    This isn't Indian cuisine, but seasonings and techniques from the area lavishly spice up what would otherwise be competent and creative American food. Take roast chicken, to which a cumin jus and anise notes lend uncommon panache; or surreally succulent lamb enlivened by acutely tuned fruity curry flavor. A whole apple filled with roasted egetables and scented with Roquefort makes a striking starter, as does a handsomely composed crab and avocado salad with tamarind chutney in a papadum shell. The menu holds no letdowns: Desserts, like a cone of stiff kulfi with licorice, ot cinnamon souffle, extend dinner's spice into the sweet realm.

    High Marks
    "Tabla is an extraordinary eating experience. Each plate was bursting with flavor - try the tabla crab cake followed by the tapioca crusted shrimp and scallops." (evi, Citysearch user)\

    "The gleaming wooden staircase is lined with candles that seem to cast a magical glow on the whole place." (mariejulienne, Citysearch user)

    "I'm no expert on "Indian fusion" food, but everything I ate, from the naan to the kulfi, really impressed me." (cobraman332, Citysearch user)

    Low Marks
    "My only beef is the excessive use of salt. It wasn't necessary and only took away from the other spices that were working their magic." (mango_mama, Citysearch user)

    "One slight criticism would be timing...it seemed to take a little too long to get the entrees." (georgiboy, Citysearch user)

  • 9/24/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Wed, noon-2pm and 5:30pm-10pm; Thu-Sat, noon-2pm and 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sun, 5pm-9pm
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, American Express, Visa, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown
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