Tamarind

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43 E 22nd St (at Btwn Broadway and Park Ave, The Flatiron District, Union Square & Gramercy Park)
New York, NY 10010

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(212) 674-7400
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Tamarind - New York, NY
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Best

This was my first experience eating genuine Indian food. The setting is understated and calming so that it does not distract from the dining experience. The music in the backgroun...

Worst

To come clean - I dined only in the next door Tea Room as the main dining room was full at the time. The tea room is an intimate, spill over area. The tea wasn't much good, the me...

Great Experience 8/16/2005

I recently went to this restaurant with some co-workers for lunch and had an amazing time. The staff was accomodating, the food was absolutely delicious and the place is lovely. We even had a visit from the Manager who wanted to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Yes, the prices are high, but I felt it was worth it. We all felt it was worth it. Pros: Ambience, Amazing Food, Not too Spicy Cons: Pricey more
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Good food in a nice environment 6/30/2005

I'm Indian and can be picky about Indian food so I was surprised when I actually enjoyed the food at Tamarind. The chicken tikka masala was really tasty and that is the first time I ever enjoyed it. I liked that the food wasn't too greasy, it was well-prepared and the menu had a good selection. The staff was also very hospitable. It was a nice surprise to walk into a somewhat trendy Indian restaurant and get reliable dishes that tasted good! I would definitely go back. Though I do think they pack people in on busy nights so it's a bit too crowded. Pros: food, service Cons: prices more
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funtastic place 5/7/2005

delicious food, excellent presentation, snooty service, but overall a must-go place for nice indian food. Adjacent Tea room has amazing sandwitches and different types of tea ... managers go outta their way to make you feel comforable -- a must-go place to enjoy food, company and light indian music. Pros: food, food, food Cons: pricey for dinner, reservations preferrd more
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The best Indian food I've ever had 2/15/2005

and I'm Indian. Initially I was not excited to go out for indian food when my husband told me about the reservations, but I was so surprised. The food was absolutely amazing! From the pakoras to the kulfi. We had a seafood platter ($32) and lobster masala ($25)...I had no idea it could be so good. The booths are a nice private touch and the staff is very friendly. Not exactly an authentic Indian atmosphere...more like a very nice restaurant that serves excellently spiced food. I cannot wait to go again. The entrees are pricey, but dessert and apps are regular - all well worth the experience. We couldn't stop raving ...or eating! more
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Great Pre-Fixe Lunch 2/3/2005

I am not a big fan of Indian food but I would say this place is my favorite Indian restaurant. The food has just the right amount of spice for someone like me (who does not like spicey foods). You get three courses for $20 at lunch and the amount of food is more than enough for anyone to leave feeling fully satisfied. The meal also includes some pita bread and a sort of spinach/chic pea dip that was very very yummy! My friend had the Tamarind Margarita, which he raved about. I passed on the alcohol at a midweek lunch. The booths are great and give a good view of the rest of the restaurant. The waiters don't pay much attention to you but we had the manager/owner come over and talk to us for a few minutes. He created an extremely friendly atmosphere. Pros: food, location, ambience Cons: waiters? more
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Great for Tea Time! 9/20/2004

We loved the tea room where they serve hot flavored teas with a variety of scrumptious classic Indian cookies. It's a lovely little joint for some good food, fast and just kick your feet up and relax a little. Pros: Tea, Indian Shortbreads more
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Snooty Service 9/18/2004

I had dinner with two other friends one night... granted we didn't have the reservations, but common sense for any restaurant manager is, ""if you can't provide good service, then don't seat the person"". taramind, though, only cares for the bottom line and treats customers poorly. they ended seating the 3 of us at a 2 person table. the waiter was snotty and didn't bother to tell us what the specials of the day were. i guess he assumed we weren't worth it. the food was fine, terribly overpriced though. Cons: , overpriced more
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TAMARIND TOOK GOOD CARE OF ME! 7/31/2004

I try to avoid Indian food because I have quite a variety of serious food allergies and alot of the items on the menu could kill me. When I got talked into dining here one night last month, I knew I had to be on guard. I communicated my excessively long allergy list to the staff and they carefully and respectfully navigated me through the menu and on towards a satisfying dining experience. The food was great and the portions were enormous. The prices were quite high but I dont eat indian frequently so I cant really compare it to other indian places. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised and I'm still alive! Thanks, Tamarind. Pros: food, service, ambiance more
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highly recommend 7/27/2004

I really enjoyed my first experience at an Indian restaurant. The food was great, the waiter helpful. I went at 6:00 pm last sunday and the place was empty when arrived, but was packed by the time we left for our movie at 8:00pm. Can't wait to go again. Pros: ambience, decor, choice more
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Avoid at all Costs!! 7/17/2004

There is a reason why there are no Indians in the restaurant: the food is terrible. Went once 2 months ago and swore never to return. Went last week with a friend and had a TERRIBLE time. Waitor was not accomodating and (ESPECIALLY relative to other Indian restaurants) and the prices are ridiculously high for terrible food. It took the staff 10 minutes to clear my plate from in front of me, despite my having seen at least two managers eye it. Save the $$ and go to to curry hill (just 2-3 blocks away) or spend the $$ at a midtown indian eatery (Also: I commented to hostess prior to seating that there were a lot of tables empty when choosing my seat, and she snapped back that ""they had a lot of reservations coming in at one time""...I assure yout hat was not the case) Pros: Nice Decor, No Other Pros Cons: , Terrible Service, Terrible Value more
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Good (overpriced) food, snobby attitude. 5/26/2004

I'm not going to trash the place simply because I had a bad experience there, but here's the facts: the food is very good, the portions are small-to-medium, and the prices are large. This is not a place to go for value, or even for real Indian food, for that matter. The interior is very nice. The service was snobby. We were told (after being seated) that everybody had to order at least $25 worth of food/drink per person. After arguing about this and requesting tap water instead of a bottled variety, we were exiled to ""customer Siberia,"" and the staff seemed eager get us out of the restaurant as soon as possible. The food *was* pretty good, though, (though certainly not worth the prices) so it's worth checking out if you have an expense account to work with. more
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Enjoyed this place 4/24/2004

We have been twice to Tamarind. The first time with a large group which was in the Tea Room next to the restaurant which was fine as we had the place to ourselves and the second time in the restaurant. The food and drinks are second to none and the portions are huge so I recommend ordering a salad and a shared meal. I do recommend making reservations as this place gets crowded. Pros: Romantic Environment, Great Food, Courteous Waitstaff more
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Great Place 3/31/2004

My date took me here for our first date. It was such a great experience. The food is made to cater to your tastebuds, service is amazing, and drinks are delicious!! Pros: Romantic, Quiet, Clean more
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Hidden Gem 2/23/2004

This place is amazing --- good enough to inspire me to sign up for Citysearch! The food is delectably fantastic, the service is top notch, and the ambience is perfect. Great for brunch, try the tea for two - a great value. Some of the best Indian in town! Pros: Fabulous food, Wonderful Service, Great Ambience more
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Worth the price 2/6/2004

This is probably one of the most expensive Indian restaurants in the city (for dinner, at least), but it's also the best one I've been to. The chicken tikka masala (I couldn't resist) was creamy and sweet, yet complex, and the lamb pasanda (while a bit dry-- the editor was right to recommend you order it ""pink"") was delicious and unusual. The hostess was a bit aloof, tried to seat us in the front wind tunnel-like foyer/bar/dining room, and did not wish us well at the end of the night, but the waiter anticipated our every need with great expertise. He wasn't especially warm, either, but the nan certainly was... hence the reason I will absolutely go back again. Pros: Delicious food, Elegant ambience Cons: , Bad tables up front more
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Excellent dinner 1/25/2004

I made a reservation using Opentable a few weeks in advance and noted on the reservation that it was a birthday dinner for my wife. I didn't mention the birthday again but the restaurant still remembered to put a candle on my wife's dessert. Dinner was excellent. The venison chops were tasty without being too gamey, the mixed grill offered a nice variety of flavors, and two different chicken dishes were both moist and tender. Ser Pros: Attractive decor, Friendly staff, Great food Cons: Too small for groups more
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Best Indian Restaurant! 11/19/2003

As an Indian, studying in the U.S., I was genuinely thrilled to discover Tamarind. I honestly believe that this is the best Indian restaurant , not only in NYC, but anywhere. The wide range of the menu is a pleasant change from most stereotypical Indian restaurants in NYC, which all reproduce the same overused dishes. At Tamarind you find the usual favorites, but the chef also introduces diners to an entirely different side of Indian cooking. The quality of the food is truly excellent. The atmosphere and decor are also outstanding. The service, while not brilliant, is certainly satisfactory. I have been about 5 or 6 times and have had a great experience each time. Highly recommended! Pros: Different food, Good atmosphere, Tasteful decor Cons: Somewhat expensive more
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Horrible! 10/21/2003

I was questioned by the host if I really had made my reservation. Made to wait 20 minutes even as the restaurant really was not all that busy. Food came cold and tasting like the best/worst I had eatenin curry row on 6th Street. Smarmy owners/managers tried to charm us without much sincerity. They wanted to simply stop us from complaining. Pros: Good Old Reviews Cons: Bad Service, Worst Indian Food, Expensive bad food more
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total debacle 4/22/2003

a true fall from grace. this place has clearly lost its chef, its inspiration, its quality and taste. do not pay these prices for this food. you have been warned by me--a new york restaurant afficionado, an indian-american, a former fan and now nauseated client of tamarind. more
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Tamarind experience 4/1/2003

One of the finest Indian cuisine with friendly and efficient service, and authentic Indian food. There is opportunity to add in the wine list. Pros: Good ambient, Comfortable spacing, High quality food Cons: Widen wine choice, Desserts need improve more
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  • The Scene
    The restaurant was erected in a time of heightened wealth and expectations--early 2001. Since then, the light-filled two-room atrium has made do, managing to keep its private...

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  • Hours: Daily, 11:30am-3pm and 5:30pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown
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