Came for lunch, service and portions improved. Lovely setting right on Main Street Newtown. Can't find what you want? Ask. They probably make it. read more

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Very delicious food! The restaurant was relatively quiet at 4:30 on a Saturday, granted there was a snow storm coming. The service was great. Pricing is reasonable to the portion sizes. read more

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Great food! The chef has an impressive range, with well made food representing northern, northeastern, western and southern Indian cuisines. Unless you're a lunatic like myself that prefers hellish level of spice in their food, I would suggest trying their mild or medium spice level first before moving onto the hot. PS "Bagara Baingan" is a must try if you like eggplant. read more

What fun place for lunch. Right in Newtown center, its a great place to enjoy a meal with friends. We sat outside on their veranda seating which was lovely this time of year. Its a very clean restaurant with very kind staff. The food is great - highly recommend the momos, pushkas and lamb chops! Make sure you mention that you want mild food if you arent a huge fan of spicy food. There is a small amount of parking spots out front. read more

Tamarind - Pushkas - A white bowl contains round, fried Indian snacks garnished with cheese, herbs, and sauces, with a spoon inside. - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

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This place is in a lovely space and location. Nice patio. Very underwhelming Indian food though. Some dishes almost seemed to be more Chinese flavor than Indian. Tiny scraps of chicken in bland curry dishes. Better off at Kolam or Himalaya down the street. read more

Beautiful establishment with a contemporary charm on the outside as well as in. They also had a very unique and wonderful assortment of mocktails. We recommend getting the Adarak Pine (ginger/lime/pineapple) if you want a refreshing sipper before your food starts coming out. Great attentive service by anyone that walked by the table. We were seated near the kitchen window so we could see orders come out with zest. This was a blessing and a curse. Blessing because we could preview dishes while we were ordering but curse because after ordering, every time something came to the window, we hoped it was ours! For starters, we had the puchkas (pani puri)- which were pleasant and presented very well, but the addition of yogurt inside made these soggy really fast. This may have been the only critique (taste-wise) we could offer for any dish we ordered. We also had the Lasooni Gobi (crispy cauliflower in a chili/garlic sauce) - GET THESE. They were perfectly crisp with the right amount of sauce (not drenched, just lightly coated). For entrées we had the Shahi Paneer which we enjoyed as it was not on the sweet side (we are savory fans). We also had the mixed vegetable dish and were excited to learn the sauce for that was not like the one in the paneer dish. The star of the dinner, however, was the Indo-Chinese Chili Garlic vegetable fried rice (no egg). I could have been satisfied with just that alone. Nicely spiced and lots of flavor pop! For breads - Garlic Naan and Tandoori Roti. The naan was served the way it should be- just cut in half and (not chopped in qtrs while served in basket to get soggy). The Tandoori Roti was drenched in butter though we asked for none on this, but the staff was happy and quick to replace this. We did try a dessert as well - a Tres Leches cake with an Indian twist (lots of saffron)- and while this satisfied our sweet tooth, some things should just be left alone Overall, a great dining experience read more

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It's all about the spices. I love Indian food and finally I got to try their "thali" at Tamarind in Newtown. If you are wondering what is thali? Well, it's assortment of different dishes in a big platter. We tried their vegetarian thali (Jalapeno Samosa, Rasama Soup, Paneer Kadai, Vegetable Special, Yellow Dal, Basmati Rice, Choice of Roti or Butter Naan, Housemade Yogurt, Pickles and Papads, Gulab Jamun) and non vegetarian thali (Ghost Chili Chicken Tikka, Rasama Soup, Chicken Tikka Masala or Goat Curry, Vegetable Special, Yellow Dal, Basmati Ric and Choice of Roti or Butter Naan, Housemade Yogurt, Pickles and Papads, Gulab Jamun). I loved the assortment of different dishes that were bursting with different flavors and spices. The portion size was very generous. They have ample of parking and the service was excellent! Love the beautiful ambiance. I will definitely be going back again! read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

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The food was full of flavors!! The consistency of the sauces was just right. The service was fast and friendly server! I loved the interior decor. I ordered the chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, and eggplant curry to share with friends. We got rice and roti with it. We also got a bunch of apps to try, lasooni gobi, vegetable mughani, puchka, and samosas. All the appetizers were delicious. It was a great experience and this restaurant is a grey addition to Newtown! I will definitely be coming back. IG: shetravels2eat read more

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I had been to Tamarind a few times in the past. Their Service and Ambiance is great and their food is delicious. I would definitely order from them. read more

Very good Indian food. Lunch special was pretty basic but nice to have a three course meal with app, entree and dessert. Dessert was just ok as I've had better in the city. But this is a great place in Newtown so go here if you are craving delicious food. read more

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Expanding on a restaurant of the same name that had opened two years before in Wappinger Falls, New York, this location unveiled April 2022 with executive chef Manoj Singh. The Newtown restaurant is located right next to the famous flagpole that marks the center of the town, in a recently renovated nineteenth century wooden building that for decades housed Newtown's A & P grocery store. Tamarind offers lunch and dinner menus, with two prix fixe ($15 or $18 for two courses, $18 or $27 for three courses) lunch menus (the higher priced of the two offering a wider selection) that can be helpful when budgeting for large parties or frugal explorations of menu items. Orders can be scheduled to be prepared for a specific pick up time via Tamarind's online order link. In addition, you can note your preferred level of spice for each individual item. I started with Gobi Lasooni as appetizer as it's noted to be one of the chef's favorite dishes and appeared to be the same dish known as "Cauliflower 65" that brings me back to Rasa in East Greenwich, Rhode Island whenever I'm in vicinity. Gobi means cauliflower. The Southern Indian dish was apparently initially conceived as a chicken dish by the chef at Hotel Buhari in 1965 (hence popularly named 65) and later expanded to include same technique as a cauliflower snack. Like the original chicken-based version, cauliflower is battered, fried and then bathed in a vibrant red garlic-infused (Lasooni) sauce, offering great texture and flavor contrast in each bite. Lasooni Palak Paneer -- cubes of cheese encased in fragrant garlic-infused creamed spinach -- and Garlic Naan contributed to heavy scent and taste of garlic in this first meal. The density of cheese cubes was very high compared to what I've typically seen elsewhere. So too the size of the Naan. This time I ordered take out via Tamarind's link. You can specify pick up time. The order was ready at the scheduled time and nicely packed. I look forward to prix fixe lunch at the future patio dining area this summer. read more

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Best chicken tikka masala I've had! I wish I knew how good the garlic naan was before I bought it so i could have bought even more! I can't wait to explore more of the menu! read more

I've been eating here since they opened. Today was a couple firsts....ordered the salmon salad and take out. I'm here to say the quality of their take out is as good as eating in. The salmon was packed with flavor and the salad was dressed nicely. I do prefer eating on site because of the experience and service. But good to know that take out is a great, and reasonable, option when I can't. read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

We were craving for some delicious Indian food, and decided to try this restaurant out. I'm so glad we went here, the food was incredible and my stomach is so fully and happy!!! Ghost chili chicken murgh- wow wow wow. I'm still dreaming about this tasty appetizer dish. The masala flavors really shined. The chicken was well cooked and it was very moist. Gosht dum biriyani- okay guys if you like goat biriyani please please get this! The meat and rice ratio was perfect. The goat was cooked so well, and there was a good heat to the dish. (It looked and smelled so good, we forgot to take a picture before jumping in) Chicken tikka masala- we got the lunch portion, but it was perfect for 1 person lunch. It was served with two huge portions of naan (bread). The naan was super fluffy on the inside and very crispy on the outside, just what you'd expect. We went for a late lunch, and it was bustling during that time. The servers were very attentive and kind. They would come around to make sure the dishes were good, and we were okay. There's a outdoor patio seating with a covering that looks super cute. read more

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Ordered tandoori chicken, a few curry dishes, and rice dishes with garlic naan for $120. Food tasted ok, but nothing special. Kids meal for $15 for a few chicken nuggets and fries. My favorite Indian restaurant was closed that day. Sorry, I won't be back soon. read more

This is a great addition to Newtown, especially for Indian food lovers. Trust the rating on the spice levels-hot is truly hot! But I know you won't believe me and will get vindaloo hot anyways-and why not-you gotta try it for yourself! Everything I have had has been has been delicious read more

The food was excellent and the service too. I really enjoyed it. The place is right in the heart of town in a beautifully remodeled building. I truly enjoyed the lamb korma. I highly recommend. read more

Portions were small, and they did not have an essential chutney (mixed spicy pickle). They only had mango chutney. But, all that being said the indian food was decent, and the service was excellent. read more

My wife and I have been eating here regularly for at least 2 years. Tamarind has some of the best and most unique food I've ever tasted. The owners and staff are wonderful. Definitely worth trying if you haven't already. read more

5 stars for everything with the exception of the momos which we would have given a 3- hard over fried. Great staff and delicious curries. Will be back for sure. read more

Tamarind - Momo - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

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Good food-wonderful service! Overall this place had a good vibe, for all ages. Also, BEWARE OF THE HOT SAUCE!!

This was an excellent Indiana Restaurant. The have 2 & 3 course lunch specials and all the usual items on the menu. read more

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Food and service were great. We are outside and the view was lovely. Note that they rate the dishes medium, spicy, and very spicy. We had spicy and it was intense but not overpowering read more

Our family of 8 went there last night for the first time and it was possibly the best Indian we've ever had. For context, we moved to Redding in 2021 after living in a predominantly Indian neighborhood in Queens for 16 years. Our standards and expectations for authentic, home-cooked Indian food are quite high and Tamarind delivered my 5 year old daughter who is an incredibly picky eater LOVED the lasooni gobi (cauliflower) and the murgh malai tikka (chicken tenders marinated in cream cheese). I loved the chicken korma, and my husband enjoyed the murgh delhi wala. The waitresses were very knowledgeable, kind and accommodating for such a large party. Definitely going to make this our go-to spot for take out too! read more

Enjoyed a great little lunch with my father here recently. I had the Chicken Tikka Masala...delicious onion and bell pepper tomato sauce. It was very tasty and mlldly spicy. There was plenty of Naan bread to take home to use as wraps. I like the current reincarnation of this landmark spot on Newtown's Main Street, right across from the iconic flagpole. Interesting decor with musical instruments adorning the walls. We'll be back, and I'll probably be even more adventurous when ordering! read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

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First time trying Tamarind takeout and was very happy with the food. Everything seemed to be fresh made, good portion size and flavors - although a bit heavy on the ghee and leaking into the bag. Some others have commented on the small portion size compared to other indian restaurants in the area and I disagree - these are the smaller plastic containers but they are filled to the brim and are almost all meat - so two or more meals out of each entree easily. Be warned Hot actually means Hot - like it should. Not deadly or painful but it is as advertised. We tried three dishes and liked all three: Lasooni Palak Paneer w/ Hot spice level Rajasthani Laal Maas (Spicy) w/ Hot spice level Lamb Pepper Masala w/ Hot spice level Lasooni Palak Paneer was as expected, deep green color, rich thick texture but not overly creamy, and good firm paneer. I recommend a medium heat for this. Rajasthani Laal Maas & Lamb Pepper Masala are both very good but slightly different with the spices. Lot's of lamb or goat with good amount of sauce but both were a bit heavy on the ghee. The goat had a very rich flavorful sauce while the masala was a bit less so. read more

Tamarind - A black bowl contains beef curry with chunks of beef, onions, and red peppers in a reddish sauce, placed on a table with a paper placemat. - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

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My last visit tonight before flying back home to California: Food was again terrific. Each bite was supercharged with flavor. However, either inflation or greed has trimmed the servings. The samosas were half the size than those served previously. The tamarind sauce and mint sauce were thin and watery. My chicken entree and my companion's lamb dish were sorely lacking in meat. And the rice was rationed in a small dish for the two of us. Hopefully, tonight's experience was the exception, and I look forward to giving this restaurant another chance next June. read more

New lunch offerings at Tamarind. Includes chicken tikka masala, dal, sambal, naan, pappadum, veg, chutney, yogurt and dessert. read more

Tamarind - New Thali platter for lunch at Tamarind. Delicious! Choose from vegetarian or non or seafood. - A large round metal tray holds a variety of Indian dishes, including rice, naan bread, and multiple small bowls of curries, chutneys, and condiments. - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

Excellent food and service. Above average Indian dishes served with care and attention. read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

If you ever deliver for Doordash or another such app be prepared to wait for a long time. Orders always take longer than usual and the staff is not very cordial in the bargain. If you receive orders for this place stay away. I certainly will. read more

We had a great meal at Tamarind! The palak chaat, lasooni gobi, khumani bhare kofta and chili garlic naan were all fantastic. The service was great too. Highly recommend! read more

Tamarind - Khumani bhare kofta and chili garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

Very good Indian food. Just had the basic chicken Tikka Masala soo yummy and the naan breads the potato ball is good too like a balled up chicken pot pie read more

What an amazing experience at Tamarind Indian Fine Dining - Newtown Some of the best Indian food dishes. Highly recommend it and so ose to Aquila's Nest Vineyards read more

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It's a nice restaurant, ambiance is good too. The girl who served us was very very sweet. We requested her to take some pictures of our family and she waited for our baby to grin, sweetest really. Bagara Baingan was a tad spicy for us. Palak paneer, manchow soup and veggie manchurian was good. Bread basket was phenomenal. Overall a nice meal. read more

Just moved to the neighborhood and ordered takeout very last minute on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Very accommodating!! Got our order out before 8 pm and it looked very busy inside. The food is INCREDIBLE, bursting with flavors, and amazing quality meats and is very filling! Everything was still hot when we got home around 8:20 pm. It is going to be very hard to try new places because I am craving everything already. Note: My husband was being extra brave and supportive because he knows how much I love Indian cuisine and it is definitely not his go-to, but he LOVED it!!! And we both can't wait to try more things on the menu! Thank you, amazing chefs and servers! We will be back!!! read more

Delicious dinner out with my family. Lamb curry was amazing! Saag paneer and Gobi lasani was perfect. Can't wait to come back!

Would have been 5 stars if it wasn't such a wait (and we started as the only people in the restaurant). The food was excellent. We had chicken tikka masala and chicken korma as well as garlic naan and it was all excellent. The naan was a gigantic portion that lasted us through the meal. The reason this isn't a 5 star review though is because it took so long to get our food. When we got there we were the only people in the restaurant, and we didn't order much (one entree per person and garlic naan). The restaurant filled up after us and people who came significantly later got their appetizers before we got our entrees. This would have not been as bad but never once did the waitress come over to check how we were doing or explain why there was a delay -- or even see if we needed anything. Again if the restaurant was crowded, I would understand more. But we were literally the only ones there for a while. read more

This is a cute small restaurant right in downtown Newtown. I would have to say the menu is nice because it offers much of the expected Indian fare but a lot more creative options that fit both vegetarians and carnivores. The spice level is spot on and I could tell they wanted feedback on this. Portions and prices were both reasonable and all quality. I probably wouldn't bother with the Indo-Chinese.... wasn't bad or good but we got for the kiddos. They probably would have preferred a mild curry. The Lamb curry, chile paneer, Korma were all great. Beer menu was limited but that is normal and I did not get to try any bar items if they have them. Only suggestions is the table gets very crowded with all the plates so maybe keep an eye on that. We will def be back or get takeout soon. Noted, they brought out a birthday cake with candles for another guest and sang. read more

I can't make up my mind on this. Food was good. Service was just...odd. Very nice people but it just didn't feel like a restaurant. It felt like a very nice young woman was going back into a room to get us some food and maybe she hadn't really ever done that before. But back to the food. In general, I'm wondering if Newtown needed a third Indian restaurant. Kolam has always been good, especially for take out and the buffet. Literally never went for a sit down dinner. We love everything about Jewel of Himalaya. But this new place - located in a spot that many locals absolutely loved in its former iterations, as much for its welcoming bar and excellent craft cocktails as for it's food - just feels weird. This is not a "don't go here" review - but Tamarind is just not really all that different from the other two Indian places in town in most ways. We were lured in by the promise of "fine Indian dining" - which we've experienced and enjoyed in London and NYC - but that's not really what this turned out to be. It was definitely good food. It just was not a really good restaurant experience. read more

Excellent food, depth of flavor; clearly an experienced chef. Service was friendly too.