We have been to Tamarind a couple of times and it has always been a great experience - good, service and the new revamped ambiance looks fantastic. We tried the vegetable Manchurian and it was so good. Outside of India this is the first time I loved the Manchurian so much. Paneer ke shole was great. It never disappoints. Palak Patta chaat was delicious too. Super crispy and fresh. For the main course, we had malai kofta super creamy and yum. Their dal tadka is simple yet so flavorful. Naan - soft and buttery. Hakka noodles - perfect. It's so difficult to find Hakka noodles with less oil and this was just perfect. Overall wonderful experience with a family of 8 adults and 2 infants. read more

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Tamarind delivers excellent Indian cuisine with rich flavors and beautifully prepared dishes. Everything we tried was fresh, well-spiced, and clearly made with care. The interior is especially impressive--stylish, modern, and warmly lit with dim lighting that creates a relaxed, upscale dining atmosphere that's perfect for a date night or quiet dinner. That said, a couple small things knocked it just shy of five stars. The parking lot is a bit awkwardly shaped and not the easiest to navigate, and on a colder day the dining area felt a little drafty, which took away slightly from the otherwise cozy vibe. Overall, the food and ambiance absolutely make Tamarind worth visiting, and with just a few comfort tweaks, this would easily be a 5-star spot. Would definitely return. read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Valentine's Day pre-fixe menu 2026. What a disaster, I am writing this review knowing there will be more terrible reviews. Look forward to reading them. I personally saw over 8 different tables complaining how bad the service was. Disorganized and chaotic. I saw dozens of dishes get dropped at the wrong table. It became comical. The table next to us never and I mean never received the drinks they ordered even though they asked about them every time the server came over. (It was 2 Rum and Cokes) It was a five course meal and we ordered drinks when we sat down and finally received them but only after asking a manager about them after the main course was finished(the fourth course) The reason I am even writing a bad review is because I could accept a disorganized service on a busy night but yet they still had the BALLS to automatically include a 20% service tip on the bill. The Chef put together a great well thought out dinner. If he knew how bad service was ruining all his hard work he would quit and backpack through Europe rethinking his life choices. read more

Delicious! I haven't been in the restaurant, but we have ordered here a few times. I love their Paneer, and you have to have the kale and goat cheese Kulcha. My goodness. The portions are generous, though the prices are a little high. Make sure you share and have plenty of naan. read more

Came in with my daughter tonight at opening. We were finishing up a day trip in Poughkeepsie from Schenectady....Firstly we were greeted by friendly, well dressed and handsome staff. It was our first time dining in an Indian restaurant and I wanted to get an authentic experience. I had my waiter on his toes with questions and he was ON HIS GAME for our entire service. The food was ALL delicious, like perfect and I appreciate having the choice of mineral water as a beverage. The decor is elegant and special. I noticed the effort behind the design of this restaurant. The lighting and accessories suit the furniture perfectly. I feel grateful to have stumbled upon a gem and will definitely revisit whenever I take another trip to Poughkeepsie. read more

We were absolutely blown away with our experience at Tamarind. We came in simply looking for a good Indian meal, and while it didn't disappoint, we received much more. We were seated quickly and had the friendliest server! He was thoughtful and kind when taking our order, asking follow up questions and exuding warmth. After placing our order (dal makhani and butter chicken, along with lasooni gobi to start), out came some complimentary papadums and chutney which hit the spot. The lasooni gobi was just perfect and a great warm up to the meal. When the meal itself came, each curry was adorned with a decorative swirl that made it look extra-appetizing. The flavor was on point. When ordering, we were asked about spice levels, and they came out perfectly matched to how we asked for them. The most impressive part of the experience was the bread basket. Do not skip the bread basket! For $6, you can get your choice of bread. For $16, you get bread for days, including paratha, butter naan, garlic naan, and another bread that I forget. It was seriously so much, which was unexpected and exactly what we needed. We left with lunch for tomorrow, but before we did, another server and potentially a chef came by to ask how everything was. What a classy, awesome experience. Come here for date night or takeout. read more

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I went here twice within two weeks, so I'll do a write up about both. Dropped in one night after work for dinner and drinks. First off, the drink menu alone is probably one of the best in the areas. For dinner, I had the Shakarkandi chat to start... it was easily my fave thing so far. Crunchy fried potatoes, raisins, pomegranate seeds... it's sweet, salty, and just soo tasty. The Meen varuval was pretty good - curry was tasty, but I'm not a fan of fish with bones still in them. The second time I went back for Mother's Day, and we had the thali lunch. It was fun to basically have a buffet without having gigantic portions (you can always get more refilling), and many options. Staff was incredibly attentive both times. Bartender knew what I would like, gave me great ideas for dinner, too. When sitting in the restaurant, the server staff was also quick and kind. There is lots of parking, and the restaurant is pretty big inside. It's very pretty and clean. Would love to go back! read more

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We've been going here for several years because the food is delicious and the atmosphere is very nice, however note that it's always been a little expensive. The last few visits we have noticed portion sizes have shrunk considerably and yet the prices are the same or even slightly higher. This is an expensive restaurant with delicious food and almost always great service, but now portion sizes are a joke and I don't like it. It's not my imagination as others who ate with us at our last meal said the same. For this reason I am reluctant to go here for a while. Disappointing. Would give this place 5 stars but walking away from a restaurant still hungry is not cool. read more

Beautiful restaurant in Poughkeepsie!! The food was very good too. Service was good. They got busy as it was lunch time. We got in at a good time. Had to wait a while to pay the bill but no worries. The sauce on the kebabs was amazing, had us practically licking the plate. We asked for spicy but it could have been more. The flavor in the rice and kebabs was unique and delicious. Highly recommend read more

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ALLIUM FREE REQUEST was met. This was a last-minute takeout order because I was not up to cooking. Tamarind dining experience is a bit hit and miss, but I'll give them props for trying to accommodate my allergies to alliums, especially at the last minute. SERVICE: I called the order in and spoke with who I think may have been the manager or one of the wait staff, he ultimately passed me over to another lady who took my order by way of the kitchen. The ordering process was a lengthy one since I had restrictions. It was dinner hour when I called so I appreciated them accommodating our request. We were craving butter chicken, but without advance notice, there was no way they could prepare that without onions and garlic, so we got it for my daughter, and I relegated myself to the recommended dishes of a paneer with a velvety tomato based sauce, most likely made with yogurt. The seasonings were lovely. As always, the proteins are far outweighed by the sauce, which isn't necessarily a bad thing since I tossed the sauce in with some chickpeas to make up another meal. The vegetable dish I got was mixed with cauliflower, carrots, and some other veggies. The sauce was mildly spicy and the vegetables fresh. It was missing something, but I couldn't tell what.( don't say "onions and garlic" because my reviews are always based on my pallet, which is used to NOT having onion and garlic ). The other allium-free dish was made with lentils in a sauce. It was really excellent. The reason I'm not going to give you the names of these dishes is because they were basically custom ordered. If it sounds good to you, just ask them to make something without garlic and onion, shallots, and chives, etc.. BUTTER CHICKEN: we Americans seem to love butter chicken don't we? My daughter had a craving. Sometimes I make it at home, but it's never as authentic as the one you get at a restaurant. She said that it hit the spot. NAAN: i'm sure they make the naan -from scratch and it's really delicious with a great chewy pull and just enough char.SATISFYING! TIP: order extra to keep in the freezer. The yogurt sauce was pretty much a waste of time- watered down yogurt with a few slivers of carrots. Not worth the money. Pass on that and make it at home. I appreciate them trying to make a garlic free however it lacked any flavor. PORTION SIZE: I'm pleased to report that the takeout portion sizes seem to have been more normalized. In the past, we've spent $70+ plus tip for a couple of entrees, naan, and a side and still been hungry afterwards. PACKAGING FOR TO GO. I'm also really impressed at the new takeout packaging which seems to be eco-friendly, instead of those plastic containers that we've grown accustomed to but are not good for our health nor the environment. So they get a star for that. A GOOD EXPERIENCE OVERALL: Would I order the mixed vegetable dish again? probably not. I would order the Dahl/lentils. And extra naan. FOR THE MANAGEMENT: great job accommodating my allergies with no advance notice. I suggest adding a few more vegetable options that can be prepared any style. The takeout containers are brilliant. Increase the portion size a bit more. BY THE WAY, our order without tip: $99 although we did enjoy the leftovers for lunch the next day, Tamarind is a luxury takeaway dining experience. I would encourage the restaurant to have some more family friendly take away packages to encourage more diners, especially during these very difficult economic times read more

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Seriously good Indian restaurant. Greeting, seating, table service and food quality is exemplary. Tamarind is noted for its fine dining Indian cuisine which is quickly experienced at first bit. Even the dishes I was very acquainted with were kicked up into another level of rich subtle spiciness and nuanced complex flavors. Tamarind gives you an elevated taste and dining experience of the Indian classic which will enhance your appreciation for the skill, execution and depth of Indian cuisine that will be memorable. read more

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Everything was amazing here. I did a lunch date with my mom and she really enjoyed herself. The curry was amazing, especially the tiki masala. Our server was the GOAT! This guy has top notch service and took care of us. I will definitely be back read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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Th restaurant is gorgeous, refined. I visited with my family for a celebration and had a superb time. We were treated like royalty, and that seemed the standard. Our server, Almaad*, was on point and recommended such tasty cocktails. The cocktail glasses definitely elevated my experience. And the food was incredible. IMO, it's difficult to mess up such a perfect cuisine, but Tamarind capitalized and made everything surrounding the food also perfect. The food was hot, the portions were ideal, not gluttonous, the flavors were explosive, not overbearing, and the chutneys, my god. Will be back. We hope this place is here to stay. read more

Firstly the service was phenomenal, Jade was very attentive. The food was very good, full of flavor and perfect portions. The ambience is very relaxing and I would definitely return. read more

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Ate here last night & have a few things to report....the GOOD includes tremendously tasty dishes & drinks, packed with authentic Indian flavors, and the servers/host were extremely friendly. The BAD includes steep prices, understaffed bartenders (took us 25-mins to get a drink) & the place inside & out can use a good cleaning as we saw dirty menus, greasy tables & stockpiled garbage that include old tables, booth seats, trash, etc piled up outside around the building. I really would give this place a 3.5 if halves were permitted, but I elected to go with a 4 bc the great food, but there are clearly areas of improvement. read more

It's been a while since my husband and I had Indian food, we made a great decision to try out thier new location and it was bigger and the decor was delightful. We started with drinks, they were nice and strong however since I blog I go for the presentation of food and drinks which I give it all a 9/10. Food was seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of spice i ordered thr chicken masala and my husband had thr curry lamb and the chili garlic naan bread should win a noble piece prize. We'll definitely return. read more

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Food was overall great, had better Indian food before but everything was tasty. We found prices reasonable. Service was fast, the waitress was trying to be friendly but we found she shared a bit too much personal details. The ambiance and looks of the place are nice, except for flying small bugs that concentrate on the window and will occasionally fly into your face/food. read more

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Amazing food, great service Good environment for family events, etc. Would recommend to everyone.

"A hidden gem with amazing flavors. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was perfect ". Food was delicious lots of options and fresh ingredients. Drinks were wonderful. Will definitely be going back again soon. read more

I honestly love the food and drinks here and dessert. I don't think I've had a bad thing I've tried from here. And service is very nice as well. Def recommend - good Indian food here ! read more

Originally had a bad experience with the manager but after reaching out and speaking to the owner he resolved the issue and made things right i would highly recommend this place as the food and drinks are great read more

Pretty decent food and good service, but the prices are pretty steep, particularly for the portion sizes. The happy hour portion sizes are significantly smaller per $ than the main menu versions. Different but not better than other Indian options of the Hudson Valley. read more

Tamarind - Chilly Chicken - Indian Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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This is the kind of restaurant that almost makes me panic at the thought that I might have chosen to go somewhere else. Every single thing we ordered was PHENOMENAL. The atmosphere was relaxed and elegant but I didn't feel judged for having my kids there. The service was warm and friendly. But the food. Oh the food! We ordered so many things across the menu and every single dish was a 10/10. It definitely wasn't an inexpensive meal but it was so worth it. Cannot recommend this enough. read more

The food is great! We went for dinner on a weeknight and it was pretty full. It was kind of a weird experience when we walked in: One person greeted us and then, as they seated another table, someone else came up and tried to seat us, but the original person came back, and was very confused. Anyway, we got a seat The restaurant is very large, clean, and has a nice ambience. They had weird music playing that spanned the decades from 70s to modern country. The food was fantastic. Everything we tried was so delicious. We had a chicken dish, spinach and cheese, and artichoke curry. We also had samosas and garlic naan. Everything tasted totally fresh and was beautifully seasoned and spiced. The service was prompt and friendly. The server offered suggestions and guidance. we had a fantastic meal. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, and we will definitely be back! read more

Tamarind - Chicken Chettinad Paneer Artichoke curry - Indian Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

THE SURPRISE Last night dinner reservations at the Tamerind Indian cuisine on South Road in Poughkeepsie New York was a surprising $300. BATE & SWITCH After visiting this restaurant when they had the smaller location and recently booking our facility holiday party here in December for work the menu was good & food tasty. I decided to come here on Valentine's Day. When I called to make a reservation no one told me that they had a special Valentine's Day menu that DID NOT include any vegetarian options, nor was they being accommodating to allow any orders from their original menu in which we have pre-planned our selections. PRICE WARNING They did not have a cognac called D'ussé and the waiter suggested the Remi VSOP or Hennessey. I chose Remi the VSOP w/ ginger ale at the end of the dinner to my surprise Remi VSOP w/ ginger ale was $50, so just be aware of the unsaid and ask pricing before choosing a cocktail at Tamerind. Check the bill out below & my Tik Tok, Facebook or instagram live review. #thetamerindrestuarant NO MORE I won't be revisiting or having our facility holiday party here moving forward. read more

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With such a close proximity to CIA, couldn't they find a better chef? The restaurant is very large (and looks empty), and cold inside - so no ambiance. The food is overpriced and not very authentic (nice presentation though). Every Indian restaurant brings you a small plate of Indian crackers and dips - not here. They asked me if I wanted rice - it was dry and cold. May be this is the best in Hyde Park, but certainly not a restaurant I'd call "great Indian food". read more

Tamarind - Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

We ate here on Friday night and really enjoyed it! I haven't been to India in many years, but flavor and spice-wise, the food at Tamarind reminded me of food I ate when I was there. We ordered three vegetarian dishes and they were all stand out. I particularly enjoyed the eggplant dish--it had a smoky flavor. I would also like to mention that the cocktails were excellent--and they made a delicious strawberry lemonade for my son. The interior is elegant, unlike most restaurants on Route 9. The dining room was a bit on the chilly side, but the temperature has just started changing. read more

I can't tell you how much we enjoyed everything that we ate. The food was nice and hot, nice portions and $20 bottles of wine. What is there not to love!!!! Here it is 24 hours later and I'm still thinking about that Vindaloo! The only negative would be that service felt slow even if the place wasn't packed. Still, the staff was very nice and knowledgeable. I can't wait to get back. read more

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Good food. They refill the Thali for lunch. It is unlimited. Clean and modern on inside. Plenty of free parking.

This is not my 1st time here, but my 3rd. The food is really delicious - I have no complaints. But what I can complain about is the service. We walked in on a Sunday and found no host or hostess. We had to wait for a server to seat us. After waiting a bit we got water and menus. The server left, we perused and decided on our orders. The server was gone for a while, but finally came back to take our order - that went well. Then we waited. And waited some more. While waiting I noticed the water they gave us had some things floating around in it. Gross! Finally my food came out. But just mine. One of my biggest pet peeves is meals not being served in unison. Also, the dish my food came in had been spilled and did not look professional at all. This place isn't exactly cheap and I expect some measure of presentation, which they failed to deliver. As my food cooled we waited for the 2nd meal to come. Finally it came and the server left. Another pet peeve - the server never returned to make sure our meals were as they should be. I was actually going to order Naan bread but didn't get the opportunity. We finished our meals, which were delicious, and sat. My final pet peeve is waiting forever for the check. This server only had 2 other tables - we waited quite a while to pay which really irritated me. As we waited I couldnt help but notice tables around us were left dirty with garbage on the floor. All in all the food was great, but the presentation and service was sub standard. If I could do half stars, this review would be 2.5. Do better Tamarind! read more

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My second time here dining with my Indian friend. The butter chicken was divine! You must try the Puchkas and Samosa for appetizers! Always great authentic food and excellent service! read more

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Stopped in to try crabcakes that were recommended to me by a friend. I was told that the crabcakes are full of crab meat which I will agree to. I can't give a full review as I did not eat an entrée, but I will return. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Don't bother coming if you're a picky eater. Everything is made with full flavor in mind. As a former restaurant chef, I appreciate the labor Chef Manoj puts in their food. The drink specials are also very good. I had the playfully-named Taj Mahalarita and my husband had the day's special, a Spicy Kentucky Mule made by the bartender tonight. My appetizer was the battered cauliflower, very good, reminiscent of a spicy chicken nugget in texture, but all vegetable. read more

Tamarind - Lasooni Gobi medium in spice level - The image shows a white plate with sweet and sour chicken coated in a glossy, reddish sauce, garnished with a small green herb. Behind the plate, there is a cocktail in a coupe glass with a pale yellow liquid and a frothy top, and a dark-colored drink in a short glass. The setting appears to be a bar or restaurant with a granite countertop and a blurred background. - Indian Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Not for nothing we finally went after many text and updates sometimes 2 to 3 times a day. Not much changed since Bone Fish Grille left and Tamarind took over except the prices. Staff were very kind and somewhat attentive BUT Communication may have broken down due to possibly I wasn't clear or me not fully understanding the accent of our server, that said.... We ordered fried cauliflower which was fabulous and I made it very clear I thought, we wanted 2 Bowls of a very spicy garlic soup and amazing flavor BUT they brought mine as I waited for my wife's soup so we could have it together but NO...my soup went cold as they finally brought hers BUT hers was MILD not hot. It took so long we decided NOT to order a complete meal and we left after that. My Birthday Choice for a week of waiting. If you order to GO it may be a better choice and take it home and serve yourself. Excellent Food getting it to the table is another thing all together. Sorry about the review to some really sweet spirited people. But it needed to be said. For the record, I'd never go back to be seated there but WE will order out in the near future for sure.... Delicious read more

Date night out, food was fantastic, atmosphere is very nice, and Vijay was our stellar server. He was super attentive, friendly, and provided impeccable service. Genuine caring individual. Priced fairly for great food. Will be back again! read more

Amazing service and even more amazing food. Authentic and plentiful. Hands down best Indian food around. read more

Tamarind - Butter chicken, Garlic Naan, chili naan - Indian Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Went to Tamarind for dinner and drinks and had a great experience. I read earlier reviews about slow service etc but decided to give them a try.... Glad we did! We caught the last of happy hour and the bartender was very friendly and accommodating. We then proceeded to a dining table for dinner and our server was excellent. Very friendly and wanted to be sure our experience was positive. Both the dining room and bar area were very nice. Would return next time in the area! read more

There wasn't much food and it was not exquisitly prepared as you'd expect for such a high price. Ordered a paneer dish. There were 3 small pieces of paneer in tub of sauce. They paired it with a child size portion of rice. The rice didn't have any flavor - usually it's fragrant and seasoned with a combo of cardomom, cumin and maybe even cinnamon. This had zero flavor. Although the sauce was tasty enough there was nothing to eat with it - I didn't want to eat it like soup. read more

We have enjoyed many a meal here, but take-out last night left much to be desired. We ordered the Chicken Malai Tikki, Jumbo Tiger Prawns, Raita, and Garlic Nan. Including a mandatory tip of $10 (we always add tip on take-out, so mandatory was unnecessary) and $2 credit card surcharge, the tab came to $69. When we got home, we were stunned at how small the portions were. They were appetizer size. We've ordered the same dishes for inside dining and takeout, and this was half the portions of previous visits. Was it because of the Labor Day holiday? Were they running low? $24 for "Jumbo" Tiger Prawns that were more shrimp than Jumbo. $18 for Chicken Malai Tikka that was more like an order of MacDonald's chicken McNuggets! And those entrees came only with the protein, no sides. Hoping this was an one-off or we won't return. It's hard to tell from photos how small the portions were. read more

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We loved this place!! Shalito was our server- super attentive, friendly, & professional. Chloe - I believe was the manager, gave such good suggestions and checked on us numerous times Mark - was his first day as the host and did a fabulous job seating us and showing/ explaining the menu! Food was superb. My espresso martini was the best I ever had. Highly suggest this place. read more