Upscale Indian cuisine w/ opulent decor & a prominent tandoor. Perfect for client lunches, dates, & exploring classic Mughlai dishes.
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 upscale Indian restaurant in Tribeca boasts a luxurious ambiance with elegant decor and a sleek, open kitchen featuring a prominent tandoor. It's a popular spot for client lunches and dates, offering a refined dining experience with a focus on authentic Mughlai cuisine. Highlights include flavorful dishes like fiery lamb and acclaimed halibut, making it a go-to for those seeking a high-quality Indian meal in NYC.
The restaurant specializes in upscale Mughlai cuisine, featuring dishes prepared in a prominent tandoor. Customer favorites include the sirkha gosht (fiery lamb), malai halibut, kolambi pola prawn curry, truffle naan, lobster masala, lamb chops, and chaat. While some reviewers find the food to be average, many highlight the high quality and unique flavors, noting options for lower spice levels. The Executive Lunch Special is also frequently recommended as a good value.
"Highly recommended dishes include the sirkha gosht (fiery lamb), malai halibut, kolambi pola prawn curry, truffle naan, lobster masala, lamb chops, and chaat. The Executive Lunch Special is also noted as a great value."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its upscale atmosphere, good service, and delicious food, particularly noting its suitability for business lunches and dates. While some find it average, the overall sentiment is positive, with many recommending it as a reliable choice for Indian cuisine.
Important Note
Service can be inconsistent, and the kitchen may fall behind during busy periods. It is also noted that children under 10 are not permitted.
"If you want curries, this user recommends Tamarind or Cloves."
Positive"Tamarind is recommended as a good option."
Positive"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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