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Nice room, nice service but $175.00 with tip for two having Indian food in New York City? The flavors were muddled and ambiguous, I'd rather relax on 6th Street.

We had a circular cushy booth for the five of us and we asked if we could share several entrees family style. They individually served us portions of each dish and left remainders at the table. service was attentive. Food was yummy. Though it was definitely not hot-spicy, it was a flavorful and a wonderful fusion of old and new. I would pass on the saag paneer--that is one dish that seems to be hit-or-miss wherever you go. A tad expensive, but in NYC, it's nice when you get what you paid for in quality, rather than greasy, unpalatable quantity. In terms of portion size, all the curries were served in the standard "a-la-carte" metal bowls i have seen at other NYC low-end "curry cafeterias". Will definitely go back once i save up.

I often have lunch here but not in the main restaurant, in the tea room next door. The tea room is better if youre a single diner or at lunchtime, the service is attentive and firendly since its much smaller. Usually, the same waiter is there every day, he recognizes regular customers and is generally very good. My wife is Indian and I am a big fan of Indian food and spices. Food at Tamarind is very good and I often try things out there that my wife makes when she has the time, but is often too busy to make for me. In summary I recomend the tea room for a solo lunch or with a small group. Everything Ive had has been good, and service is friendly.

went there today for NY restaurant week, don't bother going there for this ny city culinary event, 24 dollars for 2 shrimps as an apetizer a very small piece of fish with rice and an even smaller berry panacotta (not very indian) didn't get much for our money.

I cannot say enough about how amazing their food is. I have been here several times, and every time am amazed by the flavors. The lobster masala is to die for, their dahi aloo poori is the best I have ever had. The halibut is also phenomenal. This place is an absolute must for NYC foodies!

tamarind is one of the few restaurants that my wife & i always walk out thinking "why has it been so long since our last visit?" in our opinion it's definitely worthy of 3 stars (ny times). perhaps after slumdog millionaire it too will get it's overdue recognition. btw, we like tabla too.

Stopped in for lunch on Sunday and based on our experience I disagree with the previous review about pushy waiters. I will say that i was surprised that there were so many waiters there during lunch - they outnumbered the occupied tables and we found that someone different took our orders, brought our food, checked on us, refilled drinks, etc. each time. I found them to be very attentive but not pushy. They were all very knowledgeable about the menu. We were greeted upon arrival and thanked when we left. The food was very good. Everything cooked fresh. Had the sole with spicy green chili sauce and onions and a chicken dish wish I wish had been more spicy. Both were very good. Sodas are on the small side and cocktails tasted nice but weren't very strong. Glad we went but found the price was a little too high to go back regularly.