Tamarind Tribeca
Indian restaurant · Tribeca
99 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013
Highlights
Upscale Indian kitchen serving classic dishes in a modern space
Upscale Indian kitchen serving classic dishes in a modern space
"This white-tablecloth Indian restaurant is a perfect place to bring clients, so long as your clients aren't under 10 years old—kids aren’t allowed. You might overhear the guy at the next table bragging about the company he just sold to Yahoo for $800 million, but in case you aren’t cutting deals with quite that many zeroes in them, you'll find the Executive Lunch Special is a particularly great value. $37 gets you three courses (the menu rotates to spotlight different regional Indian cuisines), plus pilaf, naan, and the vegetable of the day." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, willa moore, kenny yang
"This white-tablecloth Indian restaurant is a great place to bring your clients. (Just not your kids—children under 10 aren’t allowed.) At this long-time Tribeca fixture, you’ll see plenty of people in suits under the gold-beaded light fixtures, but also lots of folks dressed more casually. You might nevertheless hear that guy in jeans bragging about the company he just sold to Yahoo for $800 million. The best reason to come to Tamarind Tribeca is to take advantage of their Executive Lunch Special, whether you are indeed an actual executive or someone who finds it hilarious to call yourself one. Though many of the entrees on the regular menu are more than $40 on their own, the $37 special gets you your choice from a rotating selection of appetizers, two half-sized entrees, pilaf, naan, and a vegetable of the day, plus dessert. The portions are relatively small, but together make a very satisfying—and delicious—meal. photo credit: Willa Moore photo credit: Molly Fitzpatrick photo credit: Molly Fitzpatrick photo credit: Willa Moore Pause Unmute RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown Chingri Malai Bouncy shrimp in a sweet, creamy, turmeric-golden coconut curry. What’s not to like? Bamboo Aloo Chop This crisp, fluffy potato fritter with a punchy mint sauce is another great appetizer option. photo credit: Willa Moore Tawa Macha The grilled seasonal fish is bright with lime juice and very, very moist. A solid entrée choice. Chenna Tarkari These fried balls of fresh paneer are bouncy and well-seasoned. If they’re on the menu, order them. Lamb Kassa The lamb is nice, but the thick, tart, and potently onion-y sauce it’s served in is what you’ll be thinking about later." - Molly Fitzpatrick
"If you need an upscale option in Tribeca and you’d rather not mingle with C-list celebrities at Mr. Chow, try Tamarind. This restaurant, which has been open for over a decade, has a palatial interior with multiple levels and floor-to-ceiling windows, and a great “executive” lunch prix fixe for only $37. Expect white tablecloths and people in suits, and keep in mind that they don’t allow children under the age of eight. If you’re trying to sign the next big Disney Channel star, you may have to go elsewhere." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"I’ve long admired Avtar Walia’s role in elevating Indian fine dining in New York, and at Tamarind in Tribeca the tasteful interiors provide an elegant backdrop to refined dishes like lobster masala, prawn curry, and Nizami kheema—proof of the restaurant’s staying power since 2001." - Sarah Khan
"Roasted pumpkin salad or oyster masala are starter options at this Tribeca Indian restaurant prepares its succulent bird in a tandoori oven, after a marinade of yogurt and spices ($33). For those who prefer only white meat, the butter turkey ($34) is a breast in tikka masala sauce, while butternut squash curry is a great vegetable option. Pumpkin halwa makes a sweet seasonal finish." - Beth Landman
