Tamarind in Winter Park is hands down the absolute best Indian culinary experience in Central…read moreFlorida! We have trusted them to host our large party lunch events 2-3 times now, and they always hit a home run.Our most recent visit on June 25th was spectacular. The Rava Dosa was perfectly crisp, and they treated us to an incredible, authentic Kulfi dessert. What truly elevates Tamarind is the exceptional leadership and hospitality. The manager, Md Al Mamun, runs a flawless operation. Their team member, Deb, is one of the most humble, genuine, and accommodating guys you will ever meet in hospitality. To top it all off, the owner, Chef Amit Kumar (whom I first met 21 years ago!), continues to deliver world-class flavor and hospitality.Whether you are bringing a massive group or coming in for a casual lunch, they will make you feel like family. Highly, highly recommended! I am writing to share a formal note of deep appreciation and an outstanding recommendation for Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park.We have hosted large group lunch events at your establishment at least two to three times, and every single time, your team delivers flawless execution and a spectacular dining experience. Most recently, we dined on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, and the food was absolute perfection--the Rava Dosa was exceptionally crisp and flavorful, and the special Kulfi dessert given to us made the meal unforgettable.I want to specifically commend your phenomenal staff:Md Al Mamun: He manages the restaurant with absolute grace, efficiency, and a high standard of professional customer care.Deb: A truly humble, kind-hearted, and outstanding individual who goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home.Owner Chef Amit Kumar: Meeting Amit 21 years ago was a privilege, and it is wonderful to see his passion for culinary excellence still shining so brightly today.Tamarind sets the standard for premier Indian dining in Central Florida. Please pass along these compliments to the team so they can be formally recognized for their hospitality.Warmest regards,Sridhar Rangaswamy ("Sri")Dr.JustKidding Comedy & EntertainmentUS Trademark #5030763

We tried this restaurant for the first time on a Friday evening. It's a small spot tucked into a…read morestrip mall, and they were pretty busy when we arrived. The ambiance is just okay--nothing particularly special--and it was noticeably warm inside. With Indian food already being on the spicier side, a cooler temperature would definitely make the dining experience more comfortable. We ordered the rogan josh, palak chaat, samosas, chicken biryani, Jaipur dosa, garlic naan, and a few drinks. Service started off a bit slow--we waited a while for our drinks--but once things got going, the food came out fairly quickly. One thing I really appreciated was the variety of chutneys served with the appetizers. That was a great touch, especially since many places tend to be pretty minimal with those. Everything we ordered tasted really good, and you can tell the flavors were well done. See photos below. Our total came to $105 for everything, which felt reasonable for the amount of food we got. Overall, the food is definitely worth it. Next time, though, we'll probably go with takeout to skip the wait and enjoy it at home.

Our server was Ru. I give 5 stars for 1 excellent service…read more 2 Everything we ordered especially the Tikka Masala, was delicious 3 Nice decoration and clean tables 4 clean bathrooms 5 Lots of parking We were cared for so well that we are coming back soon to enjoy this amazing food!

Trying a new place near the Altamonte Mall. Full service restaurant (with a full service bar) and…read moreno buffet. So I'm expecting higher quality food for sure! Inside, the place is really nice, almost formal. Dark dining room with nice tables and booths. Cool artwork and lamps. Service was very interesting. Our host, maybe owner(?) was super chatty. I prefer service to be get and get out promptly but she was recommending items, asking questions, and determining herself what we really wanted. Hey, maybe some people really like that to get a great experience. I found it a bit much but she was super nice. We got the veggies platter appetizer which was fantastic. The server really pushed the lamb samosas which were fine but I should have passed. And for entrees we got butter chicken, tikka masala veggies, and shrimp korma with garlic naan and a fantastic plate of basmati rice. The meal was great! The sauces/gravies were so delicious. And honestly, some of the best basmati around. Come for the food! Definitely recommend this place. And for Amex users, a great credit as well. Definitely worth it.

Super excited to share this wonderful spot. Actually found it while searching for Naan and theirs…read moreis phenomenal! Thanks to the amazing people who shared their thoughts on menu choice and wonderful staff. Cannot wait to return so I can enjoy the entirety of the restaurants decor. It's a quaint location in the Spring Hammock 5-Points area with easy access from Longwood, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary & Sanford.

Came across this place while searching on google for vegetarian Indian restaurants in Orlando. This…read moreis primarily a take out place. It used to be a thai restaurant. Although they have a banner outside that says Rashi's Kitchen, it is misleading when you reach the location as the thai restaurants name is still there. The plaza looks a bit run down. The 5 stars are specifically for food. We dined in here on Father's Day. The menu has a good variety of vegetarian dishes. The cook, Mr. Ram Ratan did a fantastic job. Everything we tried was good. Special mention for Chole Bhatura and Daal Batti. We always crave good Indian food being away from India, but my uncle & aunt visiting from India also loved the food. The quality and taste were both great. The quantity was good and the food was fresh. Will definitely be ordering or dining here again

I love Indian food and I have tried every restaurant in Orlando and Winter Park and this one is the…read morebest! Rich flavors, amazing atmosphere and super friendly service. On the top of that they are open to 10pm on Sundays! Highly recommended and definitely I will be coming back.

We just ate at Jala. Our waiter was Rupee. It was fantastic, we enjoyed our meals. We had aloo gobi…read moreas an appetizer with samosas. Then we had a plethora of other items for dinner! 10/10 recommend

Really wanted to love this place. We used to go to the place in Altamonte but new owners there have…read moredropped the quality. This place came highly recommended, so we decided to stop for lunch around 1230 pm on a weekday. They were empty. We were greeted by a very friendly man with a mustache who seated us quickly and brought cold water to our table. They had the buffet which my daughter ordered. I opted to order off of the menu and got medium spice chicken vindaloo and garlic naan. The buffet had a variety of chicken, lamb, and lentil dishes. Her chicken dishes looked fantastic-fresh, white meant chicken chunks. Her lentil and potatoes looked dry but her only complaint was that they were bland for her taste. In fairness, she likes spicy dishes. I am very picky about my protein so take my next sentence with that in mind, if you are also picky: My chicken vindaloo was all potatoes with 3-4 pieces of dark meat chicken held together by fat and gristle. The chicken was inedible. The sauce was too thick-I have eaten vindaloo many many places and never had it look like this in my life. It was clumpy. The basmati rice it came with was fine. The garlic naan I ordered and the butter naan (came with the buffet) were both so soaked in butter that the naan was immediately soggy and not at all good. I think that the key to this place is to order off the buffet during lunch. Indeed, the man who seated us appeared to "highly suggest" the buffet and seemed nonplussed when I requested the menu. We were so disappointed in this place and will not return.

I hadn't eaten Indian food in awhile and smelled the curry one day so I stopped to try em out…read more Indian buffet laid out self serve. Atmosphere was nice, everything had a upscale touch to it. They give the table a fancy pitcher of water and glass then tell you to start when your ready. Nana was hot and fresh. Basic selections but not many. The chicken tikka masala was good, nothing stuck out. No goat curry they had goat rice but was underwhelmed that they didnt have the curry. Filled the craving for Indian food and would go again for lunch but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

Easily the most delicious butter chicken and garlic naan I've ever had! This restaurant is…read morecomfortable, the portions are generous, and the staff is kind. I can't wait for my next visit and will definitely be trying the lunch buffet!

We had tried this place a few times before, and it was always just average. We recently went back…read moreafter hearing that there was new management. We noticed a few changes, such as updated curtains and chairs. However, the hallway leading to the restroom was still cluttered, and the floor felt sticky. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming. We visited on a Saturday evening, and the restaurant was empty, though they seemed to be getting more of takeout orders. We ordered the Veg Hakka Noodles, but they had a strong egg smell. I also ordered a masala chai and had to send it back.It was very pale and tasted mostly like milk, nothing like a traditional chai. On a positive note, the puri bhaji was quite good.

We had an incredible meal tonight at Tabla! I usually order the same things at indian restaurants…read morebecause I have all of my favorites, but since having to go gluten free last year, some of my favorites are now off limits. Tabla's team went over and beyond! Their new menu includes clear allergy labels on every item. I tried new things because of this and they were absolutely delicious! My Order: Palak Chaat Makhani Paneer Gluten Free Naan Mango Lassi My Husband's Order: Lamb Briyani Garlic Naan Cassatta Ice Cream Incredibly flavorful food, a relaxed environment, as well as passionate and helpful service combined for a wonderful night out! This was the best meal we've had in Winter Park in awhile and we can't wait to go back!

Great service, atmosphere and food!…read more Staff was super attentive and kind and our food was amazing. Really pleased with this spot and would love to come back!