Alex B
One of the best restaurants we've been to. Superb menu, service, taste, portions and atmosphere. The 4 of us came in to try the weekend lunch set menu. Though it was quiet when we came in, it got busy very, very quickly.
The way the weekend set lunch works is you pay the set price per person and they bring out every meal listed on the set menu. Which is a lot of food. It comes to around 4 or 5 courses per person. The food quality and taste were unreal, we had some fussy eaters but everyone had an amazing experience and tried new dishes. Not a single person walked out hungry which is a credit to the chefs.
The venue is easy to reach and find, except there is zero parking nearby. Mostly residents' bays.
Highly recommend for everyone and anyone.
Jacob Hanson
Simply fantastic. The prawn curry was delightful and delicious a simply must try. Where I felt the lunch menu truly excelled though was the chocolate shortbread a real piece of culinary excellent truly deserving of its Michelin star. Truly outstanding food for and great value for money
Luke Whitney
Amazing food, the best service, and a really nice atmosphere. This restaurant will definitely remain as one of my favorites and as a go to spot in London. Truly the best Indian food I’ve ever eaten - my favorite dishes were the samosas and the naan bread, but everything else was also top notch.
Dakshin M Kumudhini
From start to finish, every facet of dining here was magnificent. Let me start with the decor, it was pristine and regal and the waiting staff were very friendly too. They explained us the intricacies of the menu and presented the food in a beautiful way.
Being a connoisseur of Chicken Lollypop, I must say this restaurant offers the best CL (Chicken Lollypop) London can offer. The other dishes were equally gastronomical.
However, I must say the Biryani can be a buzzkill, but my view can be biased because I prefer the South Indian version.
Daniel Friedman
In a city that I’ve never been in love with the cuisine, Tamarind of Mayfair was recommended by a friend and was exceptional. I tend to eat family style (so that I can try a selection of “tastes” and experience a variety of what the restaurant offers) and with the assistance of our server, there wasn’t one dish that I would not reorder.
The vibe, the ambiance, the servers and most importantly the food created a memorable eating experience.
Highlights include Griddled Scottish Scallops, Crispy Lobster, Coconut & Chilli Seabass, Chicken Tikka Hasnu, Tandoori Chicken Wings Lollipop, and Lamb Kakori (and Garlic Naan obviously).
At 9:00 PM it was crowded (always a good sign) and all of the staff were amazing. I’m looking forward to being back in London for the sole purpose of eating at Tamarind of Mayfair.
Nika Bejou
Delicious one Michelin star experience! The food here was fantastic, the drinks were creative and delicious, and the service was great.
My spouse is Indian and we were both pleasantly surprised with how delicious and authentic the cuisine was, I guess to be expected from a one Michelin star restaurant!
We especially loved the cocktails. One of the cocktails we ordered was fat washed with ghee which lent the drink an incredibly complex flavor profile. We will definitely be back next time we’re in London.
Shaily Mehrotra
Delicious would be understatement, food is just fantastic. Naan were crisp you can just eat them no curries required. After ages I had such juicy and flavourful prawn. Biryani was too rich.
So if you are two, take 1 starter and 1 main since the food is quite filling.
Mutton seekh & chicken tikka were made to perfection.
Cocktails can be avoided, go for straight drinks. I ordered gin based cocktail it was way sweet to my liking. I requested to change it, which they did.
Karim Ayoubi
One of the Best Indian restaurants I have been to earns a Michelin star wonderful atmosphere chilled in a lovely part of London. We had the tasting menu (well priced) which was a series of surprises one after the next a festival of infused flavours fresh & ingredients & rich spices ! Recommend highly !!
Krisztina Horváth
We went for the tasting menu with wine pairing and everything was delicious. The portions are surprisingly large for a fine dining restaurant, it wasn’t easy to finish the full menu. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Make sure to visit the kitchen in the basement, it’s fun to see how naan is made in the tandoori oven. The freshly made garlic naan right from the oven was the unexpected highlight of our visit.
Jeff Janis
Was looking for a great Indian restaurant and landed on this. We were definitely not disappointed! Great atmosphere, exceptional food, and wonderful experience. We tried the tasting menu, both meat and vegetarian, and were not disappointed by any dish. Every one was singularly incredible with an array and explosion of flavor. Tried the wine pairing to go with and was very pleased with how each one complimented the dish. Definitely a great value and experience!
Paresh Sharma
Jewel in Mayfair! That's what this place is all about. International cuisine, great taste and extremely innovative recipes. <br/>Ambiance 4/5<br/>Service 5/5<br/>Value for money 4/5<br/>Food 5/5<br/>
Miro Loves
Yummy yummy Indian food made and served freshly at the most reasonable prices, optimal hygienic conditions and punctual and prompt service too.
RaphaEspíritoSanto
Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
A Hashim
Laughing stock! Michelin chef is accused of using Knorr chicken cubes to flavour his acclaimed dishes… even in vegetarian meals<br/><br/>• Karunesh Khanna admitted using shop-bought chicken stock to flavour dishes<br/><br/>• The executive chef used Knorr cubes in his vegetarian and vegan dishes <br/><br/>• Revelations emerged during an employment tribunal case brought by an assistant manager who lost his job after he alerted bosses<br/><br/>By MICHAEL POWELL FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY<br/><br/>PUBLISHED: 00:10, 23 June 2019 | UPDATED: 00:39, 23 June 2019<br/><br/>His haute cuisine curries have delighted David Beckham and Charlize Theron, but Michelin-starred chef Karunesh Khanna has admitted using shop-bought chicken stock to flavour his acclaimed dishes.<br/><br/>The executive chef of the upmarket Tamarind chain of Indian restaurants also allegedly used the Knorr cubes in vegetarian and vegan meals but failed to tell customers that they contained meat, according to legal papers.<br/><br/>After six staff members complained, Mr Khanna – who trained at The Dorchester, Four Seasons, The Ritz and Claridge's hotels – told one manager: 'Guests don't need to know.'<br/><br/> <br/><br/>His haute cuisine curries have delighted David Beckham and Charlize Theron, but Michelin-starred chef Karunesh Khanna has admitted using shop-bought chicken stock to flavour his acclaimed dishes<br/><br/>The revelations emerged during an employment tribunal case brought by an assistant manager who lost his job after he alerted bosses about the use of the cubes.<br/><br/>The tribunal heard that when the row reached Tamarind director Fateh Dhaliwal, he backed his chef and said: 'Those members of staff need to be phased out.'<br/><br/>Mr Khanna admitted he used Knorr stock while working at Tamarind Kitchen in Soho while the flagship Tamarind Mayfair restaurant was undergoing refurbishment last year, according to the documents.<br/><br/>Assistant manager Mafis Ali raised concerns with a sous chef about the use of the stock on June 4 and asked that the correct ingredient information be provided to the waiters.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>The executive chef of the upmarket Tamarind chain of Indian restaurants also allegedly used the Knorr cubes in vegetarian and vegan meals but failed to tell customers that they contained meat, according to legal papers<br/><br/>But when Mr Khanna refused, Mr Ali emailed all the senior chefs saying that guests were being deceived about whether dishes were truly vegan or vegetarian.<br/><br/>He also raised concerns that the secret use of the Knorr cubes meant that the dishes would not be suitable for strict Muslims because the stock was not halal. The email was ignored, and on June 18 six members of staff confronted restaurant manager Shoaib Malik and demanded that he speak to Mr Khanna.<br/><br/>But the top chef 'made it clear that he was not going to disclose the use of Knorr chicken powder to guests', prompting Mr Malik to resign in disgust, the tribunal heard.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>After six staff members complained, Mr Khanna – who trained at The Dorchester, Four Seasons, The Ritz and Claridge's hotels – told one manager: 'Guests don't need to know.' Pictured: inside Tamarind in London<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Mr Khanna admitted he used Knorr stock while working at Tamarind Kitchen in Soho while the flagship Tamarind Mayfair restaurant was undergoing refurbishment last year, according to the documents<br/><br/> <br/><br/>The top chef 'made it clear that he was not going to disclose the use of Knorr chicken powder to guests', prompting Mr Malik to resign in disgust, the tribunal heard<br/><br/>Mr Dhaliwal made Mr Ali redundant two weeks after the bust-up. An employment judge has now ruled that Mr Ali was unfairly dismissed.<br/><br/>The judge said Mr Dhaliwal 'didn't want anyone interfering with KK's [Karunesh Khanna's] cooking as it was so important to FD [Fateh Dhaliwal] to have a Michelin star chef for the refurbished restaurant'.<br/><br/>Mr Khanna still works for Tamarind at its flagship Mayfair restaurant, which reopened in December last year after a multi-million-pound refurbishment. A tasting menu, paired with wine, costs £114 a head.
Mohit Jain
Tamarind was one of the first Indian restaurant to receive a Michelin star rating. Went their for my partner's birthday.<br/><br/>We ordered a veggie kebab with fig chutney filling as starter which was really good. The spicy outer layer with slightly sweet filling was a pretty good combination.<br/><br/>For the main course we had butter nan with methi makana paneer, which I liked. Though for gravy it had coconut milk, which my partner didn't enjoyed much. The veggie amount was pretty good, easily sharable between 2 ppl.<br/><br/>At the end, they offered a complimentary strawberry birthday cake which was perfect!<br/><br/>Overall a good experience.<br/><br/>Minor complaint: The server removed the starter plate while we were still eating from it. He should have asked.<br/>
FoOdZoNe
Finally find an perfect Indian food there, perfect place for Indian food<br/>Peshawari champen and kebab selection are soo delicious and mouth watering the spices engraved in there was too perfect.ghost dum biryani was good
Tejas Kadam
Tamarind is a fairly decent place around Queen Street, Mayfair .<br/><br/>What I liked - Free wifi, delivery and take away options<br/><br/>Specialities :: Lamb cutlets and chops, wine, biryani
Saurabh Killa
The location is off the Main Street. Can we a bit difficult to find. Have been going to this restaurant for over 6 years. Recently they have renovated and changed the menu. The main course and starters are nice but the desserts were awful. It spoilt the entire evening. The waiter did ask us for our comments on the food and after hearing our comments did not do anything except offer an apology. Normally in a restaurant in a posh location like this if the customer is not happy the manager would come up and try to understand what went wrong.
Aryan Pathak
fairly uninspiring looking restaurant from street level, all there is to see is a small reception area. We were warmly greeted here by friendly staff who took our coats and showed us downstairs to the restaurant proper. This was much plusher as would be expected given the area, and the service was very professional. The only minor criticism would be that the seating arrangements were such that it was quite difficult for the waiters to get to certain diners, meaning they had to lean across others. A bit of rearrangement of the furniture would help here. Oddly, although we had booked for a table of four, we were shown to a large round table laid up for five or six, with a couple of place settings being then cleared away, but this left a large gap between two of us
Simran Dokania
Ideal rating - 3.5 / 5<br/><br/>I wanted to visit an Indian restaurant which has been awarded a Michelin-Star. So during my trip to London. I happen to shortlist this place. I visited here with my father on a weekday evening with prior table booking. <br/><br/>The lady at the reception greeted us with warmth. She took our belongings and kept them in a baggage storage room. Later she directed us to our table. The dining room decor is gold and extravagantly flashy. All in all, the service is okay, quite attentive but fell short of passion at the same time. <br/><br/>Coming to the food, we ordered a Paneer Tikka Masala, Dal Tadka and Garlic Naans. The food was decent, nothing extraordinary about it considering that it was the first Indian restaurant to win a Michelin-Star. For drinks, we had a Virgin Mojito and Cotes du Rhone. Both were good. When it was the time for billing, they charged for one dish incorrectly. After some hassle, they corrected it. Was it a genuine mistake or their new way of overcharging and making money, who knows?<br/><br/>Overall, Tamarind gave us no reasons to return but maybe worth visiting once!
Ajay Vyas
Awesome Experience... Amazing Food... must have food once if anyone loved Indian Cuisine... Enjoyed a lot with family. But Book a table first or you have to wait a long.
Paromita Roy Dasgupta
It was not at all what we thought it would be, firstly it was not a pleasant Michelin dining experience! They made us(two of us) sit at the corner in front of the kitchen, this was a big turn off! Food quality is ordinary- can be much better in some of the other restaurants; if you fancy Indian food, surely, this is not the best choice! I would definitely not be spending 100 quids on this place again!
Halal Food Guy
At the time of writing this there are currently (from memory) 4 halal Indian restaurants that have been awarded a Michelin star. Benares, gymkhana, Trishna and Amaya that I have been to, all of which varied in standard, quality, taste and quality with Gymkhana being my favourite among the list. Tamarind was the last place I needed to tick off and being my birthday I was treated to a birthday dinner.
Gen.u.ine.ness
I have walked past Tamarind many times when popping in to Murano. I have always been curious about the restaurant – a Michelin starred Indian restaurant which caters to the Mayfair crowd. Michelin are not the most reliable when it comes to the awarding of stars to non-European cuisine. For example, I find Michelin’s rating of Chinese restaurants both in the UK and in Hong Kong all over the place. Similarly, the Michelin starred Indian restaurants in London while tasty all share a similar trait – they are all smart establishments and very expensive. Perhaps I am not experienced enough with Indian cuisine, but the food does not seem any more impressive than the less fancy places like Madhu’s or Brilliant. In fact, in most cases, I feel the spicing is often toned down in the Michelin starred places.
Nidhi Madan
My first Michelin star restaurant.experience was not that bad.<br/>The place had great ambience and the serving staff were friendly and helpful. The food kept arriving at appropriate intervals. The only negative I would say was the murg masala that we had was an it overcooked, otherwise brilliant meal. The meethi paneer was gorgeous, both me and my husband were trying not to lick the bowl clean. Great place for a lovely evening meal.
Siddharth Dogra
Really top notch Indian food and it's presentation giving me food orgasams and it's so good feel like not to touch it coz it's like painting on a plate
Dr. H
It is difficult to write a review for this place. The food is good. It is comparable to the top Indian restaurants in London like Amaya. The decor and ambience is also pleasant and simple. The main issue with this place is the service. The service is almost arrogant and tries to be smart on customers. They have Head Waiters who take orders and bring bills while the waiters only bring food and clear tables. They have only 2 Head Waiters so when the place is busy no one pays attention to the customers. <br/>When we were sat down the Head waiter asked us if he should arrange the dinner! (we were only three) or whether we would like to have a menu (is that a question?). I like to check the menu and while I may ask for recommendations I don't like someone else to choose my food. So when I said we would like to see the menu the service went down the drain from there. No attention at all. We had to call few times for anything including placing an order! We had to call three times to get the dessert menu and when it was given to us no one came to take the order after waiting for 15 minutes. Finally we asked for the bill and decided to leave without ordering any desserts. When the bill arrived we realized why they are hesitant in giving out the menu. They had charged us for dishes that we didn't order no had. After we complained they removed the items without even apologizing. It seems that this is a usual practice. So one has to be very careful here. <br/>Will I come back? I don't think so. Service is an important element of a dining experience and this place definitely lacks it.
Kellybeans
The setting in tamarind is exotic and sets the scene for a michelin star indian food experience. Poppadoms were brought to the table with a selection of chutneys and it was a great start. Poppadom texture was light, crispy and non greasy. The chutneys were based off berries, tomatoes and chillies and I was positively addicted to them.<br/><br/>The waiter was smart to suggest a mixed selection of entrees which were broccoli cakes, lamb chops, tiger prawns and grilled chicken. I enjoyed the lamb chops as the meat was tender and the tiger prawns still had a little bit of a spring to each mouthful. I wasn't quite a fan of the broccoli cake as I felt it was tasteless and the texture was sticky. We also had the papdi chaat which was somewhat like a deconstructed samosa. I loved the blend of the berries and yoghurt which accompanied this dish, it was refreshing.<br/><br/>As we were already quite full, for mains, we had the lamb briyani. It came in a unique golden pot with a puff pastry/naan top and with the steaming rice inside. Not particularly impressed with the puff pastry top but the basmati rice was fluffy and warm, accompanied with a moist curry and tender pieces of lamb. It was flavourful but balanced. I could taste all the spices in the dish but nothing was too overpowering.<br/><br/>Overall, it left me with a good impression of how good indian food should taste like but I wouldn't say that it knocked it out of the ballpark.
Lata Dave
Very average food ... Nothing special about the place. Also after ordering cocktails and dinner when ordered onions staff was like this will be charged. I guess the way he said was not liked it's understood in London anything extra is charged ...
Mitesh
One of my favourite place. This Michelin star Indian restaurant has taken food and service to next level. We ordered Biryani and prawns which was mouth watering. <br/><br/>Will visit again.
Rupak
Went for a business dinner. The place looks so plain from the outside but inside is very nicely done. <br/>The staff was very friendly and took great care of the table. <br/>We had grilled chicken and lamb chops for starters. The meats were moist and juicy just like I like them. <br/>Main we all had different things. I had the hyderabadi lamb shank which was very good <br/>Others seemed to enjoy their selections as well. <br/>Sorry no photos at business dinners
J F
Delicious Indian food and great service. Went there for the lunch menu with wine which is exceptionally good value for money - £40 for three courses (and A LOT of food) and two glasses of wine. Would I have guessed the restaurant has a Star without knowing it? I don't know - but anyways great food everyone should try!
Broswhodine
Great food and it definitely deserves the Michelin star that it has recieved. The food is well spiced and served in decent sized portions. They also had some new dishes on the menu that I had not tried elsewhere!
Mircea Lazăr
Tamarind is a good quality Indian restaurant, serving well prepared classic dishes such as murgh makhani, lamb biryani and so on.<br/><br/>We had very good starters - grilled jumbo prawns which were packed with spice and a nice grill flavour, and some delicious scallops. <br/><br/>For mains, we went for the classics above and the Hyderabadi lamb shank, which was good (but I've had better). The butter chicken was really very good, though!<br/><br/>The pistachio kulfi was nicely served and very rich and dense. <br/><br/>Service was professional and very attentive (sometimes perhaps too attentive, as in rushing to refill our glasses all too often)<br/><br/>This is a relatively good value for money Michelin star restaurant: the bill came to £200 including service charge for the three of us (but we didn't have wine).
Falkaabi
Excellent food and service
Spencerp
No star here. If you are after a Michelin Star restaurant do not try Tamarind! We regularly try different restaurants in London & have always wanted to try Tamarind so dispite the mixed reviews we thought we'd give it a go. The service was OK (as in other reviews drinks service was very effecient (obviously after good drinks sales!)) but nothing special. The starters were terrible; the Shami Kabab was very dry & almost inedible however on the whole the food was average again nothing special. There were no special touches & we certainly didn't get the feeling that they wanted our repeat business. All in all nothing special; we wuold have rather gone to our local curry house!
JSN
Some of the best Indian food that I have ever had. Impeccable service. Perhaps a bit pricey. If you want the best and aren't afraid to pay for it this is your place.
Matthew E
Delicious, but not sure about the fuss. Not living in England, I was surprised at some of fuss/hype (admittedly generated by them) about the food. A saw something in the write up about "next wave of Indian food" or something to that effect.<br/><br/>Maybe Indian food in England is still relegated mostly to curry shops, but in the states (at least in the northeast) we are inundated with great Indian food. I mean Tamarind is lovely, gorgeous on the inside, terrific service. But I don't know if the quality of the food was generally superior to some of the my local haunts here in town.<br/><br/>One possible exception, they did seafood very well. The prawns were those huge variety that we dont really seem to get here in the states. <br/><br/>The help was great and offered to take us to the kitchen to meet the chef (who I also believe was in ownership), which we did of course. He was interested in how Tamarind was compared to American Indian restaurants and mentioned they are opening a branch in LA.
L'appetito
Sophisticated Indian.. Sunday lunch at Tamarind, set in a smart & elegant basement space, is exceptional value on the 2 for 1 offer, which can be obtained from their website (£32 for 2). This is refined Indian cooking where flavours & spices are balanced & controlled. 3 small starters were offered - we enjoyed the fragrant lamb cutlet & ground duck kebab. Favourite dish was vegetables, carefully prepared retaining bite, in an unforgettable sauce of tomato, ginger & honey.<br/><br/>Mains were king fish & chicken in sauces that were delicate rather than robust. The naan was properly made - light, airy, charred bits & non-greasy. Desserts however, was a bit of an after-thought. Some sago pearls in a cardamom cream was over in 2 spoonfuls, and a single scoop of strawberry sorbet (in December?) made this felt more like a pre-dessert. <br/><br/>Service was relaxed and non-obtrusive. Overall, we enjoyed the meal but wouldn't go as far as saying the food was outstanding, bearing in mind it has 1 Michelin star... perhaps the wow factor is in the ala carte. For those looking for a buzz, the dining room was only about a third full for Sunday lunch, so may lack some excitement.
SoBe Critic
Might be the best indian food i've ever had. Great food, great service. ambiance is a little quiet but very enjoyable. Will definitely go back the next time we're in London.
Kosherish Dave
Lovely room, very attentive service.. Food ranged from outstanding to just ok. The minced lamb appetizer patties and lamb chops (kebobs) were solidly in the former category. Lots of food and drinks for three was £200.
Gavin De Costa
The restaurant has an elegant yet relaxing feel to it, which is the perfect atmosphere if you want to get away from London’s busy settings. Whether it is to just have a bit of lunch during the day or to dine in the evenings, the Tamarind offers a warm dining experience. The Spring Lunch menu was well thought out, with a selection of French, Australian and New Zealand wines to compliment the flavours of the dishes (Wine served in 125ml measures). The food is well presented and reflects exactly why Tamarind is an award winning restaurant. The food was not greasy, nor heavy on the stomach but light and enjoyable (see images below).
Samphire And Salsify
...the Pudhina lamb chops (£14.95) which had a delightfully minty aroma and taste. They were however let down by their cooking; being so overcooked they were actually dry and chewy which was such a shame – they should have been served pink....
HerFavFood
The food tastes exactly like what you would expect Michelin starred food to be. Sumptuous flavours which can only be described as more-some. This is achieve
That Hungry Chef
My earliest memories of tamarind are as a teenager, sitting on top of a bus in South India, plucking the fruit from the tree overhead with my classmates and friends. Ah, those were the days, footloose and fancy-free for the most part, but there we were, plucking the hard brown fruit, snapping them open and sucking on the sweet and sour flesh and spitting the seeds out (or at each other). Ever since then, and being a good Indian, I've loved tamarind in all its forms. Lets jump half way across the world to London.
Yeebot
Very well seasoned and cooked until tender and juicy.
Gary
For our last day, we wanted somewhere a bit different especially for a Sunday meal. Having heard good things about Tamarind, I checked out the website for menus and prices, I originally looked at the pre-theatre menu, 3 courses for £25 but then I noticed
The Scrag End
This Michelin-starred Indian restaurant was one of the first in London to combine the virtues of curry house and haute cuisine. Its unassuming Mayfair frontage disguises an old-school formality
Chopstix2steaknives
Catching up with SC, we ended up heading to Tamarind for dinner. I was looking forward to the meal and we both opted for the tasting menu. A round of various sauces to dip our papadums started us off. Spiced chickpeas with mint chutney and sweetened yoghurt topped with tamarind chutney skewered ground lamb kebab with ginger, chilli, cheese, paprika and basil The chickpeas had a delicate spiciness which was a great contrast to the coolness of mint and yoghurt. The lamb kebab was moist and tasty without a greasy aftertaste. Tiger prawns marinated with ginger, yoghurt, paprika, dill leaves and ajwain This wasn't as positively received as the prawn was either frozen, not fresh or overcooked as it had a mushy texture. After the duo of starters, a tray of various bowls with ladened with our mains arrived. Monkfish chunks marinated with yoghurt, coriander, mint, mint-leaf, green chilli, roasted gram flour and saffron Chicken Tikka in sauce of fresh tomatoes, with ginger, red onions, green chi
LoveFoodLoveDrink
The Indian restaurant scene has really re-invented itself over recent years, with the biggest change being the proliferation of restaurants promising 'nouvelle Indian cuisine'. I've seen everything from English breakfast inspired curries to tapas-style In
Agirlhastoeat
The lamb was tender and the potato cakes yielded a lovely texture, although the tamarind chutney was a touch too sweet against the potato. Lamb cutlet
Laura Fitzpatrick
On Monday night i was in Mayfair for an anniversary dinner at Tamarind on Queen St. On the same night Brad and Angelina were in town at the nearby Curzon cinema for a private screening of her new offering 'The Changeling'. There has been mention of an Osc
Harjeet Singh
INDIAN MEAL EXPERIENCE - bEst PLaCe to Be <br/><br/>Whether it be kebabs<br/><br/>biryani's<br/><br/>curries<br/><br/>Roti's or Naan's<br/><br/>And mouth watering desserts <br/><br/>This place has all bits and bites for every curtomer to go happy and satisfied with their menu choices and courteous team members to make your experience memorable<br/><br/>Cheers !!!
Sam Harding
Came here 16th August for dinner. This place is amazing! The service is so good and it feels as though you are sat in your local Indian. The staff are so welcoming and really accommodating. The food is similar to what you would find in your local but a million times better. We ate what was recommended to us, and loved it all. This place is awesome! Quite romantic too.
HerFavFood
This is a Michelin star restaurant with a host of awards including reaching the top ten in the ‘Best in Britain Award’ every year since its inauguration in 1995. Now that’s saying something. <br/>The main dining area is located in the windowless basement of the building and the room relies on the atmospheric lighting to light up the white, brown and bronze walls. This creates a very intimate and calm atmosphere which is ideal for a relaxed evening meal.<br/><br/><br/>Would I Want Seconds?<br/>The food tastes exactly like what you would expect Michelin starred food to be. Sumptuous flavours which can only be described as more-some. This is achieved through delivering the superior flavours in every dish, all of which seem to hit the tastes buds at exactly the right moment. This might all sounds rather clinical and scientific but creating food this good must be a science.<br/>The flavours in the vegetarian dishes are just as good as the non-veg option. I haven’t tasted authentic Indian food this good in a while. And I mean authentic; many restaurants make this claim but Tamarind delivers. The secret to this may be the North Indian style tandoor oven they use to cook.<br/><br/>Could I Afford Seconds?<br/>With the amount of deals Tamarind have, yes! There are a host of menus to choose from to suit varying budgets, and these include the Pre/Post Theatre Menu as well as Seasonal Set Lunch Menus.<br/>Because of the vast array of menus, diners can easily avoid paying high a la carte prices<br/><br/>Overall:<br/>Tamarind is a beautiful restaurant that oozes class without looking overdone, but despite it's serene decor I would recommend Tamarind most of all for its food.
Jalpesh Thakrar
Expensive and poor service. Food is nothing special either. Little care is taken I am afraid to the detail. I was very disappointed. You will not write home about the food unless you like the average.
Jonty Steinfeld
Was taken here as a birthday treat. Very nice dining room in the basement with a good atmosphere. We had the biggest tasting menu as we were both starving and it was brilliant. Tonnes of food and of a very high quality. What I like about this place is despite it's Michelin star, you still get good sized portions of very, very good Indian food! It's my groundbreaking, but I left very satisfied !
Miss Munchie
This is a beautiful Indian restaurant in the heart of Mayfair! We went downstairs and the decor was amazing.<br/><br/> We had a groupon luckily as the food was so expensive! The staff were really lovely and accommodating, always on hand when needed. They brought us a selection of lovely curries to share which tasted great! Not Michelin star quality but still nice.<br/><br/> I would return but only with a voucher, otherwise it works out too much for a meal out.
Tushar Sial
One of the best places for Indian food in London. Although expensive, however worth a visit for special occasions.<br/>Went to this place a couple of times in the past few months and the food quality was consistent.<br/>Favourite Dish: Lamb Chops<br/>Thumps up for Alfred Prasad.
TheBhatt
This lovely restaurant is fully deserving of its Michelin star.<br/><br/>The service from the start is excellent with staff happily waiting to greet you upstairs before taking you down to the restaurant.<br/><br/>Inside, the subdued lighting and atmosphere were perfect and the restaurant was full which is to be expected.<br/><br/>The waiter suggested the Dawat tasting menu which at £56 each is very reasonable.<br/><br/>The food was outstanding and to quash any misconceptions, it does taste amazing. The main dishes could be found at any Indian restaurant, however each one was cooked and presented perfectly and just seemed more 'refined'. What really impressed me was the tenderness of the meat in both the chicken and lamb dishes, yet nothing seemed over cooked.<br/><br/>The service was amazing. The staff were always there if needed, however I didn't feel they were overbearing and we were not rushed in any way.<br/><br/>I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends.
Maytrix
Tamarind is a high end Indian restaurant in Mayfair - we went there for our anniversary dinner and had a very good time - everything from the starters to desserts were fantastic - they also have a good selection of drinks available from the bar. Public Parking is also available in plenty on the nearby roads. Would recommend for occasions when you don't mind paying a bit more.
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