We met up with Shruti and Ekta for lunch at Tamarind Tamarind, mainly because it's close to Lon's office. He's gone a few times and says it's hit or miss, but we agreed this visit was closer to the hit side. Their food in enjoyable, mostly because the meats and fishes are very tender, often marinated in yogurt. The flavors are pretty standard though and all the choices are rather similar. So, I guess I'm saying, it's enjoyable once, but would get boring if I went again.
I started with the Salmon Tikka (Nizami Machli Tikka), which was really perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, yes, marinated in yogurt.
Lunch is $24 for 3 courses, with Naan and a Potato side, in a nice dining space, lined with some tables/booths that feel more private. It could be a good choice for a business lunch, but like most Indian food, you'll need to schedule a nap afterward.
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now I am craving indian food. tasty pics! have you tried bukhara grill? |
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Manasi said:
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I know tamarind is highly rated but everything there tastes the same! Like you said, it gets boring pretty soon. The service and the booths get top marks though |
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Jessica@Foodmayhem said:
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Edgar, Lon likes Bukhara Grill but I haven't been yet. |
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$24 for a three course lunch is definately not bad at all! Everything looks tasty -=D |
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Thanks for the review. I'm going next week with Scott and his coworker so it'll definitely help. |
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Jessica@Foodmayhem said:
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Wonders, yea, it's not bad, but I've gotta cut back a little more. |
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Dinner. What do you think I have to try? Or better question, what do you think I should have Scott order? He had Indian food once and didn't like it. I was going to have him stick with maybe salmon or chicken tikka since I think its the heavy spices he's not fond of. I know what you are thinking, how can someone not like Indian food. Its so delicious. That's why I'm trying to ease him in. I'm pretty sure he'll like naan though. |
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Grace said:
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the naan looks yummy, and i'm enjoying the shaped rice. i haven't been served rice in that fashion before. good stuff. :) |
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Jessica@Foodmayhem said:
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Angie, I'm sure their dinner menu has a lot more options but Tamarind seems a little toned down compared to most Indian places so I think it'll be ok. Tikka is probably a good choice for Scott or maybe Tandoor chicken. |
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The knife said:
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sounds like you had a great meal. Good to know you get good Indian food in NYC. I share your tentativeness when it comes to chicken and I too get ecstatic when I come across succulent chicken in a restaurant. The food you have had seems to be North Indian food which is, of course, the most travelled of Indian dishes |
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Jessica@Foodmayhem said:
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Knife, according to my Indian friends, Indian food in NYC is pretty good. |