Tambi Restaurant

Was looking for a night out and found tambi on a recommended list for food that's truly a fusion of Korean and Indian. We tried the recommended items and while the chicken and ribs were really good, we felt the rest of the items were more miss than hit. The ox tail murtabak we felt was overly salted and the noodles(not pictured) tasted like the curry powder wasn't well worked into the dish. Probably the most memorable item we had was the masala chai which was amazing after the meal. Service staff were friendly and the music is...eclectic. If you're looking for amazing food you might want to hit up Thevars other restaurant instead.

I was really excited to try out this Indian-Korean restaurant because I've never had a fusion of these two cuisines before, and I am a big fan of both Indian and Korean food. However, my experience didn't quite live up to my expectations, and I think I'll stick to enjoying Indian and Korean cuisine separately. Although I liked the ambiance, the food was just okay. While I could sense the effort to blend Indian and Korean flavors, I personally think they didn't quite complement each other as well as I had hoped. Also, some of the Indian spices and sauces were too overpowering for some dishes. I was curious about why they added the fried noodles to their menu as it is not part of either Indian or Korean dishes, and unfortunately it wasn't even that good. I found all the dishes to be overly salty, even though I usually enjoy saltier flavors compared to most people. As for the service, although our server was very nice and tried to be attentive, a few basic things were missing. For example, we ordered all the dishes to share, but we were never provided with communal silverware, and our plates were never changed until we asked. My favorite dish was the japchae gimalli. The fried chicken was not bad,but it lacked the crunchiness that is essential for Korean fried chicken in my opinion. The strawberry and basil sparkling drink was pretty good, but I could have finished it in just one sip. I think for a $15 non-alcoholic drink, they could have been more generous.

We came on a Wednesday evening at 6pm and ordered 1 appetizer and four mains between the two of us. We're big eaters but ended up not finishing one of the mains. Honestly, as someone who has been to Thevar, the food here just does not live up to that. It is decent fare that is done fairly well but I wouldn't go out of my way to patronize this place after having tried it once. And to preface my review, I am a huge fan of Thevar and have been there multiple times. One thing that I did not enjoy with the food at tambi is that they were all overly sweet and lacked any sort of punchyness. For our starter, we had the Korean fried chicken. Skin was crispy but the sauce was a little too overpowering and sweet for my linking. There was also too much sauce coating the chicken. Mains: 1. Red Snapper with yogurt sauce and a side of grilled cabbage. Was the fish done well? Yes. Did I see the fusion-ness in this dish? No. (Adding yogurt doesn't make something Indian). Did I like the cabbage together with it? Not necessarily as it was a little clunky. 2. They had a pork special on the menu (as seen in picture two) I don't remember the name of it but the pieces of pork were dry and a little tough. The meat was tasty but not so enjoyable. I did not finish my piece. Also the sauce was thin and the spring onions did not stand up to the pork at all. I'd say this dish needs work. 3. Soft shelled crab biryani - Okay so perhaps I am comparing with Thevar here but this dish is a shadow of the biryani there. I can't help but compare because I'm sure many of Thevar's patrons would also make up tambi's clientele. The rice was a little mushy, too sour and way too sweet. Soft shelled crab was not crispy and really did not stand out as a quality ingredient. We did not finish this and ended up having it to-go. 4. As an afterthought we ordered the pork ribs on the menu. While I can tell that the meat used is high quality and it was cooked very well, the sauce was overly sweet without any depth to it. I did not see how this dish was Korean or Indian. 5. Lastly, we ordered a soju cocktail (as the other offerings seemed rather basic) and were disappointed. Too tart and again too sweet. 6. We left without dessert.

If you like asian flavour with a spicy note, this is the place to go! Outstanding establishment for tasting some unique flavours born by the fusion between Indian and Korean. We loved every dish, from the presentation, the flavours, the portions. Staff was also very professional and attentive. Only negative point is the decor of the place that we feel was too dark and cold, especially on the 2nd floor.

Highlight of our dinner was the shrimp pajeon thosai, flavours were executed very well! The other two orders were alright, simple ingredients with the Korean and Indian elements working in silos. Service was approachable and nice, however I don’t see myself returning with the long waiting list and steeper prices for what is served.

Food wasn’t particularly bad but lacked finesse. It did not feel different from eating at a mamak store. Since most dishes were fried, it was hard for it to go wrong. Though, it got so greasy that we were unable to finish the dishes towards the end even when we were sharing amongst 4 of us (portions are small by the way). Incredibly overpriced. Throwing a king prawn on top of mediocre at best maggi goreng and then charging $26. Adding a few slices of beef on top of prata and charging $58. Granted it was wagyu, it just felt like an attempt to jack up prices of mamak food. Cherry on top was that each pax would be charged $5 for filtered water. Not even Evian or San Pel. So $20 for just water. Running a business with such greed and arrogance just left a bad taste in my mouth. Will not return and will not recommend.

If I could give 10 stars for the service, I would! Impeccable service, staff are very attentive without being intrusive on my visit yesterday on Vday lunch. Just out to make us comfortable and make sure we enjoy our meal. Amazing food, never expected Korean + Indian flavours can come together so well. Every dish is a pleasant surprise and an explosion on flavours, excellently executed. Bibimmyeon and beef tatare are stellar! Regretfully I forgot to ask for the name of my wonderful server, I would be definitely be back and to experience his wonderful service. Thank you so much for going the extra mile for us! Lady at Table 7. :)

The food is worth every cent. The flavors are tough to decode or describe. But you can't go wrong with the marriage of Indian and Korean food. Short menu [which is a great thing] packs a punch. Can't go wrong with anything you order. Our favorite picks got to be the Beef Tatare, the Maggi Goreng [walaa !!], the lamb chops, the pork belly [you name it], the beef ribs & the ox tail murtabak and the soft shell crab biryani The drinks though are ridiculously overpriced. N that's the only bummer.