Tamarind Kitchen in City of London, Westminster

Food was good. Not all the dishes are chettinad style They have a much extensive collection of kerala food

The food was good, specially the paneer dishes. But the rating of 1 star is due to how unwelcoming the staff were. I booked a table for 7 mentioning that 4 adults and 3 children along with their age. Also asked for a table with pram space as the babies might sleep and want to be in their pram. From the moment we arrived they did not seem happy to see a pushchair get inside. They kept asking if more adults are joining and were disappointed that they gave us a bigger space where at least two babies were not going to eat. (Hence goes there 50 GBP PP rule). If the restaurant had issues with babies visiting they should have mentioned during reservations. Would have saved both the trouble. Any ways the food and service was good but the above made the experience for us bad.

Excellent food, nice ambience and superb service

Pedimos o crab cake de entrada e estava divino, os pratos principais também estavam maravilhosos e o cheese Nan é muito bom.

Best biryani I've had in the UK. Chicken with the pie crust. You can tell it's a labour of love and enough for two people. This place is high end without pretension. Grilled starters were delicious too.

We had the selection of mains in a silver crescent series of bowls, which was decent but really small and certainly not worth £32pp: the prawn and chicken dishes had two prawns / small pieces of chicken respectively and overall the dishes were barely more than a starter. That and the mouse poison bait station hidden on the floor behind our seat means we won’t be returning.

Average Indian restaurant in London. Our table was quite close to the kitchen so we couldn’t have a proper dining experience as waiters kept passing by but apart from that everything was average. Their dessert selection was good. Chai can be improved.

Food is very good at this location. Service is impeccable. The avocado bhel puri, fried broccoli, black pepper chicken tikka and Old Delhi butter chicken are very good. I do not re

(Mayfair Branch) The one star was for the service, the receptionist was loud and obnoxious, they failed to provide us (muslims) with none silver cutlery so we had to go to next door cafe to get disposable cutlery.

Wow! Fantastic meal at Tamarind Kitchen. We have eaten at many Indian restaurants but this is our favorite, by far. This is essentially high end Indian food - great service, great drinks, great atmosphere and the food was just amazing. We are vegetarians but had lots of options. The daal was the best we ever had but so was everything. Just come here - you will not be disappointed! Could not have asked for more

We had a great dinner here! The biryani was especially impressive with its great depth of flavour. The cocktails were also large and the presentation was nice. The restaurant was a little hot and our server did rush us a bit, but otherwise a great spot for an upscale Indian.

In this place you have restrictions on what you can order, like you must order one main per person regardless of how much you’re spending on other stuff. If you ask they may “””allow””” you to avoid this rule. It’s crazy that even having a menu you can’t choose freely from it, if you want people to spend more change your menu structure instead of forcing people to buy stuff. The food itself was pretty normal, nothing too crazy. Probably you can get better for less money.

Great place for date night, We had a lot of their small plates and the lamb shank was to die for, not your typical dry lamb shank but packed full of spices and flavour! ambience was great with the low mood lighting, their mocktails were lovely and the waiter was great as he managed to make the cocktails with out alcohol! More on the pricey side but its what you pay for counts!

Enjoyed a nice birthday meal here with cocktails. Food and service were both good but it on the more expensive side of the spectrum.

Classic Indian restaurant. Loved the Indian flavors. Every dish was great. One remark about the Lobster, which was overcooked, what a shame!

I just loved the experience! The food was very well done; especially loved the paneer!

First class Indian food, professional service. Well considered cocktails. I will return! Visited with my team who equally loved it

They had difficulty to accommodate for my allergies (dairy) and the service was not great, staff was rude while serving plates and pushing to order as soon as you arrive. My dish was too spicy that I could t even eat. My family ordered the tasting many they said was ok

The food is delicious, especially the appetizers whose picture is in the picture. We ordered chicken biryani afterward. It was good, but not more delicious.

I’ve never been a fan of indian food but this is an exceptional place with incredible, mouth watering flavors. It was so good that I went again the day after I first came here. Very kind and attentive servers, I highly recommend coming for a nice night out. Only bad thing is that servers pressure you to order more food and desserts, other than that, amazing!

Both lively and romantic. Food was rich and flavorful.

Receiver was rude at the reception

As soon as we entered we were told we have to spend at least £50 per person to be eligible enough to dine at this “fine dine” place. Left and went to Kricket had great food and paid around the same without being told to do so

I have been there a couple of times but for the first time the staff turned us off saying that it’s a fine dine restaurant and the minimum spend applies. We are in 2024 in london and based on someone’s outfit or looks no restaurant gets the right to state such conditions, of course we don’t mind paying the 50 but that’s not how the staff should treat their customers. Never the less I am happy they turned us down because we found an even better place The Kricket, which has been so far the best Indian place I’ve been to!

We had a fabulous meal at the Tamarind Kitchen. Staff were really helpful and responsive, we were able to have both the regular and vegetarian tasting menus and the food was superb.

Lobster is nir bad , rest is usual

15% service charge. Ridiculous.

Good place for Indian food. Had the 3 course weekend menu and it was quite a bit of food. Masala dosa was amazing,

The food is delicious, well presented and unlike majority of other Indian restaurants, the ambiance is very inviting. I highly recommend it!

A fantastic dinning experience that presented genuine Indian flavors in a tasting menu that was rich, varied and tasty. The wine and cocktails menu were also a great match to what we had. The atmosphere is cosy and staff were tremendously friendly and helpful in explaining what we were trying - I always enjoy this narrative to set the tone describing ingredients and meal presentation. On and off, one of my favorite Indian restaurants in town

The food here was absolutely amazing! It is Indian cuisine from various regions, but with a modern twist. We had venison samosas which were extremely flavourful. I had the Hyderabad lamb shank and the flavour profile was incredible. My husband had the chicken biryani which was serviced with a crust on top and again flavourful. This is a must visit when we are next in London.

One sometimes relies on nostalgia against their better judgment. After an 8-year long hiatus, we eagerly anticipated our return to Tamarind Kitchen. We leafed through the menu, and ordered the chicken chops, lamb kebab, and kerala prawn curry. As we awaited the food, we marveled at the ornate interior decor, and the 5 quid sides of rice and raitha that funded it. The grilled items arrived: 3 small bits of chicken, 3 cylindrical lamb kebab pieces. The portions were tiny, but were at least tasty. They were down the hatch in 10 bites, and our wallets were 35 quid lighter. We marveled at the interior decor again as we awaited the entree. The Kerala prawn curry arrived. Imagine a chicken tikka masala at a standard high street lunch buffet. Now swap the chicken for prawn. This was apparently the vision this restaurant had in mind for this dish: an overly spicy, watery tomato soup, in a disconcerting shade of red, with rubbery prawn bits. Completely lost were the subtle notes of coconut and Malabar spices advertised on the menu. Even the rice was bland and uninspired. The rice! Our comments to the staff on the quality of the food were met with bemusement and a shrug of the shoulders. Typically, when one spends north of 75 quid on a meal, a full belly is the least one would expect. But there we were, back on the street, on the hunt for a Thai restaurant in Soho.

Kitchen closes a 2.30pm on a Saturday!

Had the best ever Indian meal at Tamarind kitchen last night. It was super busy, & we were a party of 3 without a reservation, but promptly gave us a table downstairs. Our delightful waiter, Dhirender, was super efficient, and an expert on the food choices, flavours, portion sizes for sharing, and accompaniments. We shared 2 plates for starters - grilled lamb cutlets and sticky pork ribs. So flavoursome and perfect combo. Then shared the Hyderabadi lamb shank, which came sliced up for sharing, and chicken korma and Old Delhi butter chicken, with steamed rice and garlic naans. It was truly delicious and tasted freshly prepared, not reheated. Rice was fluffy, not sticky, and naan, bubbled, crisp and perfect! Full of flavour and tender meat, we could not finish the 3 plates, and rolled out of there with full bellies. Service was fantastic, and wine list extensive options. Will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful evening, and scrumptious food. And thank you Dhirender for spoiling us so attentively.

Very ordinary food. The exterior and the ambience lured us although the presentation and service is even worse than a casual dining place. They wanted us to order more saying that one main dish is not good enough for sharing between two people although it was optimal for two. Everything is overpriced considering the very ordinary presentation of the food.

Excellent food - definitely recommend

It is common knowledge that the UK offers some of the BEST Indian cuisine outside of the Indian Subcontinent. On an unseasonably cold and wet London evening, the thought of having some spicy, hot, hearty Indian food to battle the elements seems like a most appealing and perfect idea. Tamarind Kitchen, the sister of the Michelin 1* Tamarind, is located inside of Soho and just a short leisurely walk from our hotel, hence our pick for dinner venue. Totally famished, the result of missing lunch. For tonight’s dinner, we went flat out and ordered the following: - Crispy Sprouting Broccoli - Dungar Chicken Chops ( Tandoori Thigh Tikka ) - Tandoori char-grilled Lamb Chops - Badami Murgh Korma ( Delicate sauce of Almond, Green Cardamom, Saffron ) - Calcutta Bhuna Gosht - Kerala Prawn Curry ( Kadampuli, Coconut, Shallots, Malarbar spices ) - Cucumber Kaita - Lemon Rice - Chili Garlic Naan - Mango Lassi Most of the dishes’ flavor profiles were so exotic and delicious, they were simply heads and shoulders above the many uninspired and mediocre offerings we are accustomed to in Toronto. The mouth-watering coating and seasoning of the Tandooris in particular was simply amazing ... a totally new and wonderful taste experience for some of us.

It is common knowledge that the UK offers some of the BEST Indian cuisine outside of the Indian Subcontinent. On an unseasonably cold and wet London evening, the thought of having some spicy, hot, hearty Indian food to battle the elements seems like a most appealing and perfect idea. Tamarind Kitchen, the sister of the Michelin 1* Tamarind, is located inside of Soho and just a short leisurely walk from our hotel, hence our pick for dinner venue. Totally famished, the result of missing lunch. For tonight’s dinner, we went flat out and ordered the following: - Crispy Sprouting Broccoli - Dungar Chicken Chops ( Tandoori Thigh Tikka ) - Tandoori char-grilled Lamb Chops - Badami Murgh Korma ( Delicate sauce of Almond, Green Cardamom, Saffron ) - Calcutta Bhuna Gosht - Kerala Prawn Curry ( Kadampuli, Coconut, Shallots, Malarbar spices ) - Cucumber Kaita - Lemon Rice - Chili Garlic Naan - Mango Lassi Most of the dishes’ flavor profiles were so exotic and delicious, they were simply heads and shoulders above the many uninspired and mediocre offerings we are accustomed to in Toronto. The mouth-watering coating and seasoning of the Tandooris in particular was simply amazing ... a totally new and wonderful taste experience for some of us. Sadly to apeace the western palate, most curry dishes are made on the sweetish side these days!

Great food even better desserts :)

The only good thing about this restaurant was it’s interior and drinks. Food was average very bland taste therefore didn’t enjoy. Staff interaction and service was alright, the waiter insisted to order more curry side dish as one wasn’t enough. However one side curry dish is good enough to share between two! Listen to yourself and not the staff as they will want you to always order more. Recommend having a prior booking or else you’ll eat your dinner at the bar

Pretty place in an elegant Indian atmosphere. The food is a little expensive but really delicious! Be careful, very spicy but tasty dishes. Very attentive service.

Best Indian food we have ever had! Traveling from the US and we couldn't be more thrilled to have picked this place as a dinner option. If only we had something like this place back home. I highly recommend it!

Food was great ..although not very spicy .. Service was attentive and friendly but overall it was a bit pricey.

I am Indian and me and my family ate at Tamarind last night for my mum’s 70th bday and would rate it 10/10. The service was excellent - thanks to Mahanoor who was incredibly attentive, friendly and helpful; she made our experience extra special. The restaurant is not too loud, it is warm and welcoming with low lighting and nice decor, booth tables, very comfortable. The food was delicious and would highly recommend the Avocado belphuri, Kerela prawn curry , Tandoori lamb seekh kebab, Dungar chicken chops, Old delhi Butter chicken curry, Awadhi chicken biryani (my favourite) that was plenty of food to share between 5 people with Roti & chutneys. Drinks were great too.

Top quality dishes. Expensive but would recommend.

Wonderful Indian dinner.Don’t miss the Fish Cakes OR the Wild Tandoori Prawns as starters.For mains try the Chargrilled Lamb Chops OR Awadhi Chicken Biranyi.Good selection of reasonably priced wines.We liked the Sartori “Sella” Soave.Attentive service.Price at 90 UK Pounds per head isn’t cheap but reflects London pricing

Amazing food, amazing service and felt so lucky to get a walk in table here.

At Soho Tamarind versus Dishoom : anyone who wants to enjoy Indian food with great service great staff must avoid tamarind and head to dishoom . We had a horrible experience with booking amount of ten pounds at beginning , staff which started dictating minimum one main dish per person and for the two of us who had such a marvellous experience at dishoom it was such a shocker as we were contemplating a longer dinner and had barely started ordering when the lady started dictating the rule book . Our advise would be to be aware of their rules otherwise avoid and step out soho had great places and the pizzeria we walked over to was warm fun energetic !

Had a bad experience recently with this hotel and found the manager (one who was wearing blazer and handing over menu after entering the hotel) to be very rude. When I asked for a custom dish instead of politely denying it, his remark was disrespectful. Will never visit this hotel again.

Nice ambience, service and tasty food. Took 3 course meal deal at ~ 30 pp which came with kachori, dosa, 4 curries, one naan and small bowl of rice and a choice of dessert, I went for Mango Kulfi. Pleasant experience. Would recommend. Had a booking but wasn’t required as place was quite empty on a Sunday afternoon.

Slightly overpriced….but great experience

Excellent !!! Nous avions envie de découvrir la cuisine indienne et nous sommes contents de nous être arrêtés à ce restaurant. Le service était très agréable et la qualité des repas juste exceptionnel. Des saveurs qui ont régalé nos papilles je vous le conseille.

Food nice but terribly overpriced for what it was. Service was so fast it was annoying and condescending. Felt like a usurper in a place built for posh people. Not for me

I really enjoyed eating at this place. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was nice, and the food was very, very nice.

We visited this place a few months ago and were appalled by our experience! The server was so rude ! Firstly he told us we’d have to make a minimum order of atleast three dishes to even place one so we over ordered inspite of not being very hungry ! When the food arrived we spotted a hair in the food and he very rudely denied that this didnot come from his kitchen and later on begrudgingly offered to replace the dish! He was very conceited and spoke to us quite disrespectfully! We left the place without eating and even paid for our food! When we left the place and said we’d write a review here about our unpleasant experience he stated that we can’t mess with him because this is not India - this was quite a racist comment and I’ve decided to never set foot in this place again. Horrible. Appalling and absolutely disgraceful

Amazing ambiance and food quality and taste but very small portions and quite expensive.

Beautiful and Artsy decor. Brilliant cocktails that seek inspiration from Indian flavour profiles. The servers were so kind, especially Harshit and Guntas who took great care of us. The manager on duty also took the time to greet us and ensure everything was up to standard. Regarding the food, this is one of the best Indian spots in London. Absolute must visit.

In a city with an endless number of Indian restaurants, this one stands out. An original menu, with items not found in a typical Indian restaurants, a very pleasant atmosphere and excellent service make this restaurant a special experience

I have been there many times and received amazing service. Thanks to Zara she is the best. The food is delicious. Highly recommend.

We were there last evening, the food is brilliant, service is poor. Had to ask for water all the tme, no one attending the table proactively, ,checking if we need anything else , had to get the attention of the staff for every small thing , expected better service for the price.

This Indian restaurant captivated my taste buds with an exquisite blend of flavours. The aromatic spices infused each dish, creating a culinary journey through India. From the Jaipuri lamb boti , lamb Shekh kebab, Dungar chicken chops to the perfectly cooked Hyderabadi lamb shank curry, every bite was a celebration of authentic Indian cuisine. A must-visit for any food enthusiast. Cocktails and desserts were amazing too. Cons: Price was little high for the quantity served for starter

nice quiet place Upscale Food is great. Don’t second guess yourself. If you close. Enjoy

Good food, fast and attentive service. I wasnt a fan of the crescent curry platter though. Not necessarily that it wasnt enough food or anything, just something about the presentation of the four tiny dishes felt somewhat unsatisfying. Also quite pricey overall

It was lovely dining at tamarind kitchen on the special day .. the staff was too good and they are very polite and their service is too fast, and coming to food !!! No words it was delicious. Everyone Must try their food

It's a nice restaurant with overpriced food. The best thing for me was the lamb kebabs they had a great flavor and taste to it. Next time if I was there I would order the kebabs and the bhel puri. The other dishes we had got were okay at the most. The lamb chops were lacking flavor and spice and were very fatty. The so-called King of Street Food, wheat poori filled with goodies & chutneys was bang average, and I would recommend you spending £16 on that. The avocado bhel puri (savory beach snack of puffed rice, tangy chutney combined with avocado) was nice and something different and was something I'd ordered again. The butter chicken curry was very average and didn't really hit the spot. The lamb Curry (bhuna gosht) was decent but again didn't really hit the spot. Overall the service was good and the restaurant is lovely but I don't go for the service and atmosphere I go for the food and therefore spending £360 for 4 people was a total rip off especially for the quality of food.

amazing food, staff very attentive. this is a beautiful restaurant right in the heart of Soho. everything was cooked to perfection. thoroughly enjoyed our night. will return again

Delicious ! Great service and Indian at its best served in creative ways. Thank you for a lovely evening 😎😉.. tip - the lemon rice ..YUM

Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Will certainly return!

Excellent experience. Will be sure to return soon.

Overall, a solid restaurant with quality food. Yet, considering the overall experience, the prices seem a bit high and may not justify the expense.

It was an amazing experience, a bit pricey but worth it especially the lamb chops

Service charge 15%, it gets everything very expensive. Tasty, but portions are small and too spicy. Not good value for money

Second visit and still delicious. One of the finest Indian restaurants in the area.

Food was nice and service was excellent but found place bit over rated. Set menu is pretty expensive and one needs appetite to do justice to it.

A nice and spicy dinner on the 3rd of January. We were seated a nice corner table at ground floor. Very courteous and efficient service all along, which deserves 5 stars. So why not 5 stars overall? Because while food was superbly cooked (dungan chicken chops, jaipuri lamb boti both super tender, mellow and juicy…), it was really too spicy. To a point where it kills the underneath savours. Which is a real pity. Even my wife who is a huge fan of spicy food was struggling. The plum chicken do piyaza, the kaali dal and to a lesser extent, the Hiderabadi lamb shank were accompanied with a fiery sauce / backdrop. The first one had that mention on the menu and we actually asked the question to the waiter. He said that was midlt spicy, a bit above the butter chicken. So that would be the main negative point of the dinner as they clearly know how to cook and season food. No doubt. But food has to be adapted to European palates. Finally, this is definitely not a cheap place (£200+ for a dinner for 2 with 2 small grilled plates, 2 main courses, 2 rices, 1 cheese naan, 1 naan, 1 bottle of pinot noir, 2 raitas and 1 bottle of still water). But that’s Soho London and for those who can stomach the heavy spice, it’s top food.

2 star for the service although the food was good i rate it 4 stars. My friend and I had a reservation for 5 pm on 27-12-2023 and once we were seated the waitress told us before we even placed our order that we need to clear the table by 7pm! Where in fact the food we ordered arrived past 6 pm! We did convey we are upset to the management. I suggest they train their staff on better hospitality manners. Of course this observation is not a generalized one that apply to all the staff. That specific waitress only.

Was here for a small get together. The staff were courteous, food was delicious and loved the ambiance!!

I’m a regular visitor to this gem of a restaurant which affords great food within an inviting and intimate environment. As always the service was exemplary with friendly and informed employees serving great food. . One waiter worthy of special mention on this occasion was Mandal Highly recommended in all respects.

The food taste was amazing but the quantity is really less as compared to the price paid. The service was also quick enough but not upto the mark as expected a better service from such a high rated restaurant. I would like to appreciate that they brought a sorbet along with candle on the top as it was my brother’s birthday.

Food was amazing, drinks were slightly underwhelming especially when they didn't taste like their description. I'm mainly giving it 4 stars as towards the end of service as one of our waitresses came to clear the table she had told us to shush. Me and my friends managed to laugh it off but can't stop thinking about it tbh

Nous nous sommes rendus dans ce restaurant par hasard ! Finalement, nous n'avons nullement regretté. Le personnel assure l'accueil avec courtoisie. Le service est à la fois professionnel et efficace. Il s'agit d'une cuisine indienne raffinée plutôt gastronomique. Tout a été très du début jusqu'à la fin ! Belle Adresse à découvrir avec un budget environ 70£ par personne que nous avons eu.

Exceptional. Delicious food. Wonderful service. Lovely ambience.

Place looks elegant with candle lighting. Visited with friends as we were not so hungry we just tasted few items. Chicken biryani and chicken tikka garlic naan were nice. Sag was ok .Rest service and ambience was great 👍

Food was good but service was questionable. We went here to celebrate a milestone birthday and as we came in we were reminded we only had the table until 7. (We came in at 5.15pm, we were running 15 mins behind and whilst I don’t mind a time limit, I do mind if the restaurant is not even half full by the time we leave). We opted for a few starters and 2 x of the veg set menu things and 2 x of the meat set menu. The food was good but what happened next really has left a bad taste in my mouth. There were a few walk-in customers, some were told there was a minimum spend requirement and others were not. What was odd was that it was the south Asian families who were told about a minimum spend, but if you were Caucasian, you were not. I found this really upsetting and shocking, I cannot believe a south Asian restaurant would do that to south Asian people… or anyone really. We paid the bill and left… I found the £40 service charge far too much considering we had to ask for bottled water several times - but my guests did not feel comfortable complaining seeing how other south Asian people were treated (and being south Asian ourselves). Really disappointing, I hope management review this and respond.

Very delicious modern Indian, and the curries were full of flavour. A bit expensive for the chicken chops and lamb chops, as you can probably get something similar in Dishoom for a fairer price. The curries also leaned on the more expensive price but the flavours in it made up for it. The spinach curry was on the saltier side for my liking, nevertheless… still finished it! I would return.

The food was among the better Indian cuisines I’ve had in London though the portions are quite small considering the price tag. Service leaves more to be desired and can be improved.

Fabulous food, butter chicken and kerla curry were spicy without being overwhelming, tge garlic nan was pipping hot and dripping with garlic butter, whilst rice was light and fluffy. Second time I've been and I loved it! Great service too.

Bokade ej bord . Det gick att få ett, men personalen påpekade att man behövde spendera 50 GBP per person, mycket onödig kommentar . Väl vid bordet frågade de om kontakt uppgifter vilket de ej fick . Personalen kändes ej genuint trevlig. Maten va bra men på tok överprisad . Allt behövde man beställa separat. På hela beloppet lägger de på 15% i "dricks avg".

Best paneer tikka ever. The biryani was a slight let down as it was very intensely flavored and overpowering. The service was perfect.

They had run out of some of the deserts Also they did not ask if anyone had any allergy s ,,,which is very important these days

Had the tasting menu. Chicken chops was phenomenal Lasooni palak was awesome as well Butter chicken and lamb boti and papdi chaat were good

Food was amazing. Chandhni panner is the best one in London. Top quality panner. I recommend everyone to try this cuisine. Rest Raj kchori was marvellous full of rainbow flavours. Papdi chat was nicely presented with mashed potato and chickpea base with Tamarind sauce. All staff member was very polite and professional.

Christmas party, group of eight. Every single person in our group said it was “the best Indian food they have ever eaten” - Service was very good, not rushed, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. Prices are as to be expected in Soho. I would say the drinks were on the higher side. The final bill includes a discretionary 15% service charge, which we were happy to pay.

Such a dumb rule of asking each person ordering one main course The restaurant smells really terrible

Great food, loved the tasting menu

From the first minute entering the restaurant we were impressed with the friendly and helpful staff. Great choice of food on the menu and the staff took the time to explain what everything was. The food was delicious. There was a great buzz/atmosphere in the restaurant. First visit but not the last.

Great food & service 10/10 thanks 😊

Very spicy They will try to have you order the bigger dishes

Food was pretty good Only downside is that the servers are very pushy with trying to get you to order more and more things to juice your wallet.

Decent food, poor service and arrogant manager: our order was messed up, we were given half of the breads we ordered. Balance did not arrive till we had finished despite reminding them three times. Our bill was inflated with items that we did not order. Needless to say it made our experience less than pleasant. Worst part was manager tried to blame us for ordering more than once. He did say he will investigate but no apology. We won’t be returning.