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.

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.

We had a few dishes and there were some hits and misses- Oyster- we preferred it without the rasam and gochujang dressing as the oysters were fresh and creamy on its own! Pajeon - excellent, crispy top and v tasty! Kingfish- i thought it was a tad bit fishy and didn’t get the Indian/korean flavours in this dish. Corn ribs- LOVED the seasoning and dip! fun to eat! Briyani with ribs- ribs were really good, caramelized and fork-tender with char. Briyani was a little on the soggy side but it was flavourful. Banana tart- it was nice but nothing spectacular. Excellent service staff - we gave feedback that our Riesling would taste better if it was more chilled and they did just that and topped up our drinks. Will def be back! ◡̈

South India Korean - Unique blend of two seemings different cuisines. They offer set lunch- modern cuisine at reasonable price. Starters were braised eggplant (Indian with subtle Korean) and bibimmyeon (Korean with subtle Indian). Highlight was mains. Mee goreng had amazing wok tossed taste, red snapper with cabbage was perfectly grilled, crisp & well cooked.. soft shell crab rice was oozing with different flavours. Not suitable for group since they dont have usual table sitting. But its perfect for catching up with a buddy.. four is a crowd!

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.

Had a great meal at Tambi. Arrived at the restaurant on the dot and was showed to our seats. Looks pretty intimate dining at counter seats could see the chefs at work. A bit small but I believe there are bigger tables upstairs for bigger groups. Asked the staff for recommendations and was given a few to decide. In the end since we were here we decided to order everything that was recommended. Began with the starters, the Yellowtail Ssam which tasted interesting cooked Indian style and was complemented with the charred pineapple. Loved the pineapple which brought sweetness to the dish. The beef tartare was my most favourite in the starters which I believe should be ordered. If not the Oxtail bone marrow Murtabak should also be on the order list because it tasted so flavorful and richness of the oxtail. Was given 2 recommendations for mains but we initially ordered one and then finally decided to get the other. First was the prawn Maggie goreng, filled with wokhey you can see it as the chef was cooking and very fresh and giant prawn. Then we ordered and the 2nd main came which was the Australian wagyu bulgogi roti which I would say this would probably be the star of the night. So good and all the ingredients complemented each other so well the beef could just melt in the mouth. Dessert was the banana and coconut pie which was a tad disappointing for me. Didn't really like it and would not recommend that. Also tried a glass of Makgeolli Oh My Gat and it was quite an interesting drink. Overall still an enjoyable meal with some memorable dishes.