Upscale Indian dining w/ divine lamb chops & unique truffle naan. Ideal for client lunches or date nights.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Tamarind Tribeca, an upscale Indian restaurant in NYC, praising its Executive Lunch Special and several standout dishes like Chingri Malai and Lamb Kassa.
This elegant Tribeca establishment offers a sophisticated Indian dining experience, highlighted by its luxurious decor and an impressive open kitchen featuring a prominent tandoor. It's a popular choice for upscale lunches and date nights, with many praising the unique twists on classic dishes like truffle naan and lobster masala. Standout recommendations include the divine lamb chops and the highly praised chaat, making it a go-to spot for exceptional Indian cuisine.
The restaurant offers an upscale Indian dining experience with a focus on Mughlai cuisine. Highly recommended dishes include the lamb chops, chaat, malai halibut, and a flavorful shrimp curry (Chingri Malai). Some customers note that certain dishes can be inauthentic or average, but the overall consensus points to excellent quality, with options for those seeking lower heat levels.
"Highly recommended dishes include the divine lamb chops, chaat, malai halibut, and Chingri Malai (shrimp in coconut curry). The truffle naan and lobster masala are also noted as unique and praised items."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, often recommending it for its upscale ambiance and well-executed Indian dishes. Some find it a bit corporate, but the overall quality of the food, particularly the Mughlai-style dishes, is highly praised.
Important Note
Some customers have found the food to be average and the restaurant can feel a bit corporate. Service can also be inconsistent during busy periods, and the kitchen might fall behind.
"Tamarind is described as an excellent Indian restaurant, although it's noted to be a bit corporate."
Positive"Tamarind in Tribeca is highly recommended as excellent, casual enough for the group, and likely able to accommodate 10 people."
Positive"Tamarind is suggested as a spacious restaurant option."
Neutral"The user suggests Tamarind as a higher-end Indian restaurant where one can find low or medium heat options, noting it might be somewhat inauthentic."
Positive"The author, though admittedly biased due to living near it ('on my corner'), states they would choose Tamarind for an Indian meal in NYC. This was in response to a query about where to have a last Indian meal."
Positive"Tamarind is always good."
Positive"Disagrees with the recommendations, finding both to be very average."
Negative"Suggests this spot for a date, also noting the good drinks."
Positive"Recommends Tamarind as an upscale Indian option suitable for work lunches, citing great service and approachable prices."
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