We tried multiple restaurants in London for Indian food and this was a top favorite for us. The tasting menu was a great way for us to try multiple dishes and expose us to different flavors. The chicken was tender and moist (beat all the Indian dishes during the trip). All the curries were good but not the best. Overall, the experience was great and booking a last minute reservation was seamless. read more

Tamarind Kitchen - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

2nd at tamarind kitchen... the flavors continue to amaze me. I had the pre theater fix priced meal but I added the tandoori octopus!!! Go to addition... so happy with the octopus. This place is worth a try... so much fun and so many flavors. Service was great and the place is lively. read more

Tamarind Kitchen - Tandoori octopus - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Fucking elite Indian food, quite literally the best Indian I've put into my mouth without question. I don't necessarily feel like going into a ton of detail on each dish as there were a few not even misses but dishes that didn't stand up to the absolute perfection of the dishes I'll be describing. I'll list the items that blew my mind. Raj Kachori: an actual sensual experience, it was the first time I had a cool, sweet, refreshing, and light spice bite. It was like a sexy and spicy spring breeze in my mouth. Fucking sensational. Tandoori Chicken and Lamb: melts in your mouth, both the meat texture and seasoning swirling around. It's like a bath bomb of flavor. Butter Chicken curry: the best curry I've ever had in my life. The same tenderness and elite quality of the chicken they cook combined with literally the most fucking beautiful, coconut milk focused and creamy and orgasmic butter chicken curry. OMFG I was having ecstasy and orgasms with this dish. Bliss. End of story. Go try it. They have a Michelin star for a reason. Thank you. read more

We dined at Tamarind with our family while visiting London, and both this restaurant and Dishoom were exceptional. Indian food here is definitely a notch above what we usually get in the U.S. We enjoyed lamb kebabs, daal, potatoes, a chicken dish, and naan, all paired with wine and cocktails. The food was incredible, and the service was top-notch. The restaurant was also very accommodating to my wife's allergies, which we greatly appreciated. read more

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Highly recommend. Service was great. Cocktails were great and tasting menu was a great value.

Best Indian food in Sarasota. I have only been once, but my girlfriend will be here in a couple of weeks from Italy. She visited India a few years ago and loved the food. We have tried Indian food in NYC & London recently. This restaurant is as good as, and better than some, that we went to on vacations read more

The food was 5+. I had the lamb shank. It was enough for 2 considering that I also ordered some rice and Naan to complement the meal. The shank meat had been finely sliced off the bone so there was no worry about doing that in public. The lamb is spicy but not overly hot. Nevertheless, if you don't like spicy, don't order this. The Chicken Biryani was also delicious and 1 hungry person could eat it for a meal, w/o leftovers. For pre-dinner drinks we each had a Pomegranate Margarita. This drink is not huge unlike most Margaritas stateside. It's more martini sized, but just as potent and tastier than a big size portion. Beware. Don't let the size fool you. We did not have reservations but we were there early, about 5-ish. Our server told us in advance that we had max of 2 hours to eat became tables were all reserved starting at 7PM. Besides our hotel was within walking distance and we would have gotten back on YELP and walked somewhere else. Make a reservation, if you really want to eat here, is my suggestion. read more

I recommend making a reservation and coming here with at least with other person to maximize tasting menus and/or dishes of interest since everything comes a la carte. Although, you can't go wrong ordering butter chicken and naan! Pros -Stunning, high-end ambiance -Kind and attentive staff -Desi inspired cocktails -Multiple tasting menus to accommodate various diets -All meats that I tried (salmon, chicken, and lamb) were delicate and moist Cons -Yellow Dal lacked flavors/lentils read more

Tamarind Kitchen - Tasting menu entree - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Tamarand is a must whether you're a new or seasoned Indian foodie. Beautiful restaurant and friendly service. We're new to Indian so ordered the basics and some appetizers like paneer and sea bass. Both blew us away. Butter chicken was incredible, garlic and cheese naan both essential. With how difficult it is to get into popular Indian restaurants in the city we got super lucky to walk in without a reservation, but I suggest reservations even on weekdays if you can. read more

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My husband and I chanced upon this and Yelpers just confirmed it. Amazing! This place transformed me from a non-Indian food eater to one! I never liked Indian cuisine but while In London, it's not to be missed. Server Clayton was very helpful and recommended us some dishes. As he puts it ... "if you don't like it, I'll bring it home!" With that we had the Soft Shell Crab, Wild Tandoori Green Prawn, Chargrilled Lamb Chops, Old Delhi Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan Bread. Needless to say, Clayton had nothing to bring home! read more

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Went for a last meal in London and had a nice time. Started with an English spritzer that was light and fruity- delicious! My colleague had trouble ordering just a martini, not sure if the staff didn't hear well enough or if it's not something that's ordered there often. Food came out relatively quick. We had a bunch of starters which were the best part of our meal- chaat, grilled chicken(my favorite), lamb samosas(very unexpected but enjoyed the taste), and another dish that looked like rice crackers with other stuff. Meals were ok and generous portions. Overall a good experience. read more

This is the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to in my life. Hands down. I tried to convince my daughter to go back the next night because we are just visiting for a week but she said I can't LOL read more

While in London, I was craving Indian food and stumbled upon this gem. Everything from service to the food was spectacular. I'm so glad that we found this place as I as able to scratch the craving itch. Mango Lassi, grilled sea bass, raj kajori, lassoni palek, the garlic naan, lamb shank and goan shrimp curry was thoroughly enjoyed and if we were able to lick the bowls, we would have done so. This is definitely on my return list for the next time I'm in town. read more

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We tried the tasting menu and it was fantastic. Great service and ambience as well. All the it's were well made and the staff explained each items as it came in read more

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We had a reservation for 8pm and came one hour early because our schedule changed. They were very accommodating and sat us when we arrived. The service from the staff was great! The food was excellent and exceeds my expectations every time. This was our 3rd visit to Tamarind Kitchen and it did not disappoint. We ordered based on our waitresses recommendations were and we loved every dish. Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken, fish, naan and potatoes were excellent. We ordered a second fish because it was so good and shared all the plates. The wine and cocktails were excellent, drinks were very well balanced and not too sweet. The ambiance was beautiful and felt cozy inside. I always recommend this place to friends coming to London. read more

India was once a UK colony, I genuinely believe it was it for this restaurant to exist. As you can tell by looking slightly to the left, I'm a man of indian persuasion - and let me tell you this may be the best indian meal I've ever had. Oh my lord, first off: the drinks are spectacular especially if you like spicy ones like the Kashmiri Chilli Bourbon or Pink Peppercorn Margarita. Food-wise the star of the show was the Old Delhi Butter Chicken, it's a common dish but nothing has quite nailed this level of spices with a surprising sweet tang. The Kadai Paneer was also excellent along with the Kaali Daal - a healthy lentil dish. Don't feel sorry for yourself for missing out on this culinary experience and come to the restaurant led by the chef who created the world's first Michelin Star Indian restaurant, it's truly a lifetime experience. read more

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Love this place. May I strongly suggest you get the slow cooked lamb shank?! It just falls off the bone and so tender. You will not regret it. Also the lettuce with avocado and mango- delicious. If things are too spicy order the mango lassi drink - although it's not as cold so I dropped a few of my drinks ice cubes in there We get the vegetable kebabs which was not what I was expecting but good. The butter chicken was good too but get the lamb shank!!!!! read more

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A delicious Indian meal with attentive service even though I arrived close to their closing time. The shrimp appetizer was yummy. Thank you for taking the time to care. read more

Horrible service as the waitress would not acknowledge her mistake in our tables order.

What a treat! Mango & Avocado chaat was a great start. Light & fresh. Slow cooked lamb & butter chicken had the best spices. Garlic & cheese naan is a must to scoop all of the goodness up. & the Kumquat Sour was the perfect blend of sweet/bitter/smoky/happy :) read more

Possibly the best Indian meal we have ever had - and Indian is our favorite kind of food. The sea bass was exceptional as were the butter chicken and lamb (can't remember which lamb but it had a spicy tomato base). Also got the mint and mango chutney which were excellent compliments. Service and environment were also top notch. Highly recommend! read more

I made a reservation for 4 on Christmas Day. We saw that they had a Christmas menu and a regular menu. We decided to order 3 entres, 4 drinks, and a couple naan to share. 10 minutes later they came back and told us that we were supposed to spend at least $75/person like in their Christmas menu. Nowhere on their regular menu did it say this, and we were not aware of this prior to the reservation. Terrible communication, terrible service, and looking around the restaurant we noticed others were definitely not spending $75/person. Not sure if they just didn't like us - we were extremely polite and courteous. Would not recommend going here read more

I just landed in london and was craving Indian food (the best Indian food in the world is here). I came across this place randomly and all I can say is WOW! The flavors and food quality were amazing. So glad I came across this diamond! Highly recommend! The food and staff are incredible! read more

Really really good Indian food, and normally I don't even particularly like Indian food but this was amazing. Butter chicken is a must read more

Tamarind Kitchen - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

We went to Jamavar the evening before Tamarind Kitchen and I've got to say that we enjoyed Tamarind Kitchen more. The food and service were outstanding. Great vibe. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Terrible service since the waitress messed up the order and we were charged for 2 entrees. She refused to take one of the items off.

So so SO GOOD!! Clayton our server was bomb- gave us the best recommendations and helped us pick delish items such as the fish appetizer, paneer and saag- which are totally known Indian dishes but done so right here! Garlic naan was amazing and the staff very nice & professional. Highly recommend!! read more

Very good good decent portions. Had the prawn curry, lamb shank, soft shell crab and Spicy chicken tikka. Every thing was great very busy but efficient service. Reasonable priced. I would prefer recommend this place if you are in central london read more

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Impeccable experience! In town for work from Austin, TX and sat for dinner by myself. The service was so friendly and excellent. They allowed me to try the tasting menu solo, and wow. Every course was impressive. Specifically, the saffron in the biryani - it's a flavor profile I love but when I'm home I JUST. CAN'T. GET. Other notes: The restaurant's decor is lovely, eclectic, and cozy. The wine list is diverse. The lassi is INCREDIBLE (not on tasting menu). And dessert is a must have; pack your main course and save room. Seriously. read more

We came here with a reservation on a Sunday night, though there wasn't really any need to do so, as the restaurant was mostly empty. Love the atmosphere, which is upscale but inviting and cozy. We ordered the papdi chaat, mango & avocado salad, chicken biryani, and lamb shank, plus sides of naan and brown rice. This was more than enough for two people! The salad was super refreshing, and the chicken biryani was so flavorful, with a pie-crust top that was perfect to dip into their complimentary chutneys (highly recommend the aubergine). If I were hungrier, I'd have gone with the pre-set menu, as many of the dishes we ordered were on there. For drinks, I'm not a huge alcohol fan, so I got their lassi, which was a FABULOUS choice. So thick, creamy, and was the perfect compliment to the slightly spicy biryani. I knocked off one star because we asked for water and they gave us bottled water, and subsequently charged for it. I hate when restaurants do this, when tap water would have been fine but we weren't given the option. The food was so good though that I'd come back regardless lol. read more

Tamarind Kitchen - Papdi chaat - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent Indian cuisine amidst great ambiance. Tasting menus for theatre goers and regular restaurant goers alike. Highly recommend.

Exceedingly delicious! One of that best curries I have ever had. Did the testing menu and was beyond impressed, very flavorful.

Fine dining Indian style! The wild tandoori prawn was excellent! It's one giant prawn that can be shared but you'll probably want your own! Also the black pepper chicken tikka was superb! Loved it so much we ordered two more! Chicken biryani's also very good. Also I'd recommend the Bhuna ghost! read more

High heat and creative Indian dishes in Soho London. The pav bahdi and papdi chaat were flavorful (tamarinds renditions of street foods) and an added surprise of yogurt and pomegranate seeds. We also got the mixed platter with wild prawn (perfection), lamb seekh kabob (a little over cooked), chicken tikka (tender and flavorful). The chicken kevala was a creamy rich curry that had the perfect balance of heat and cool. Finally, the yellow dal was authentic, smooth, almost like a creamy soup and had added mustard seed, it was one of our favorite dishes. Butter naan was ok but didn't taste fresh (a little tough). Overall a great experience in a beautifully decorated old Soho building. We got the kumquat sours (their version of a whiskey sour) made with bourbon and cardamom and it was one of the best cocktails we've ever tasted. Highly recommend! read more

Indian fine dining in Soho, just a block and half, or so south of Oxford Street. Nice decor and a calm, somewhat refined atmosphere. Very well suited for a dinner for two. Service was excellent and food delivery prompt. We ordered a number of vegetarian dishes; in my opinion the small size is generous, but we are generally small eaters. We had the papdi chaat as a starter; really very tasty and well-sized. Naan was superb. The kofte curry was ok, the paneer was outstanding. Unfortunately, we were too stuffed to sample the deserts. I'm confident they won't disappoint; we'll try next time, for sure. read more

An overall exquisite dining experience. Every bite was like a party in my mouth. The samosas especially where so different from what I usually encounter and I, for one, was a total fan. Spicy deer cooked with nuts and stuffed into a cone shaped flake. I love this place. read more

Very chic spot. The dim lights, dark furniture and light up tables make for great ambiance. The food was delicious, and I'm from Long Island where we are spoiled with great Indian. We started off with a few small plates that the owner helped us picked, he was great! Our waitress on the other hand, terrible. We sat for 45 minutes without even placing a drink order. She wasn't busy either, we could clearly see her goofing around with her coworker. We had to go as far as to ask the hostess to get our drinks that we saw sitting on the bar for 20 minutes. Other than that, a great spot with delicious and authentic Indian. Def something for everyone here! read more

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Amazing find! Felix really took care of us and even gave us a free appetizer--and amazing samosa dish. We also had the tandoori lamb shank (which unlike other tandoori, has a sauce) and the chicken makhani (which is just butter chicken) both were incredible and went well with the garlic naan!! Also 3 amazing chutneys come with the meal and taste great on EVERYTHING. read more

My co-worker has sold me on Indian food after taking me here during our last business trip. I had a rough experience with Indian Food long ago and never wanted to eat it again. Let's just say the saying is true that the best Indian food can be found in the UK. At least in my case. This is a second location located in Soho/Mayfair neighborhood and the restaurant is tastefully decorated. A nice bar right at the front of the restaurant made it easy to get drinks while we were waiting to be seated. Service was professional and what I find strange about London, is that no one seems to care to serve you in many restaurants and I spent more time tracking down my server for the bill than eating the food, but I will let this slide in the case of Tamarind Kitchen due to the experience as a whole. The food was so good! We started off with the plain and garlic naan, I chose tandoori chicken and the crispy potatoes, and my coworker ordered chicken makhani. We shared all our food and it was all O-Mazing!! I seriously want to come back here the next time I'm in London! read more

Okay... after trying to find numerous places that serve the NATIONAL DISH - Chicken Tikka Masala... we finally found this place... OUT OF SO MANY - that serves Chicken Tikka Masala. It's called something else here, but it's essentially Chicken Tikka Masala. SERVICE: Pretty high-end. The service was great. One of the waiters - young British Indian, light eyes, tattoo behind his ear - was so pretty to look at. I was like DAYAM. Anyways... excellent service. FOOD: We got the Chicken Tikka Masala which was excellent. The quality was really good. The chicken breast was tender and juicy. Not dry at all. We also ordered other things, but I was too focused on the chicken Tikka Masala... YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY PLACES WE WENT TO TRYING TO FIND CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA. AMBIANCE: Fancy Overall, it was delicious. read more