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Had been to Tulsi for dinner a couple of months ago and loved it so we looked forward to going again... what a huge disappointment! The service was extremely unprofessional (we were ordering wine and the waiter, who clearly knew nothing about it, recommended we order Italian wine "because the big G means the government makes sure it's good" say what? ...and where did the sommelier go?) and inattentive. The food is pricey (which would be fine if it was tasty as it had been the first time) but not that tasty, mostly underspiced or with lack of balance (we do know Indian food, so this is not idle criticism). We came away thinking we would have gotten a much better/tastier dinner at one of the much less expensive restaurants in curry hill. The somewhat nicer atmosphere is definitely not worth it. Chef Hemant Mathur is clearly talented, why is he neglecting Tulsi?

we absolutely love this restaurant. it is by far our favorite indian dining experience in nyc. the food is stylish, elegant and the symphony of flavors and aromas is delicate and robust at the same time. the portions were more than adequate. the ambience is pretty and comfortable. we really liked being in this space. the service was attentive and helpful though the front of the house person was rather aloof.. my stuffed eggplant was superb....the sides of spinach potatoes and black dal equally gorgeous. i don't understand some of the negative comments i have read on this site. sorry.

We had a party of 6 only one really was an expert on Indian food so .... We asked the chef to give us the true Tulsi Experiance- they over delivered in food , serivce and cost ! I actully came on line to see if there is a cookbook from Tulsi I can purchase-

An okay place, however does not satisfy you. Portions are too small for their cost, service too slow even though the restaurant was almost empty. I wouldn't recommend this place without being dishonest!

I wish I didn't have to write this but I agree with the last reviewer. Tulsi will not be able to make it if it keeps up this type of ambience and service. Firstly, the hostess was inattentive. In an almost empty restaurant she could not find our reservation. The booths are pretty but the chairs remind me of stale old restaurants in a wedding hall. Secondly the music was so loud that none of us could hear each other. Wedding hall bhangra is not what I want to hear when I am paying over 200 bucks for dinner. Third, our waitress brought us something we hadn't ordered. The food was decent, the cocktails were unimaginative and poorly presented.

We are big fan of another Indian restaurant and feel that Tulsi hits the spot on all angles quite well. The decor is probably better and the food is just as good if not better. Been here twice and haven't been dissapointed at all!

I feel sorry for these guys. they aren't going to make it. You are very gifted, but this isn't your specialty unfortunately, despite how talented you are....somebody else NEEDS to run the front of the house. My wife said food was just ok, and we came on gilt city!