Tamarind Indian Cuisine

5 Star update for consistently exceptional Indian food that tops my list of local Indian restaurants and spans Northern Indian and Southern Indian cuisine.Over a decade later and I still consider Tamarind one of my favorite spots for Indian food. To start, the parking is easy because this restaurant is located in a large outdoor mall. Be patient and you'll get a spot near the restaurant. I'm still a big fan of the Masala Dosa (see description of how best to eat it in my previous review below). It surprises me every time I order it because it's huge! And the flavors- they never miss on any of the dishes. Another fan favorite in my groups is the Chicken Tikka Masala which is rich and bold in flavor. Not a fan of spice? Let your server know your prefered spice level as they can accommodate. Overall, I'm still a big fan and make it in whenever I have a hankering for some delicious Indian food. Thankful it's still around after so many years (started in 2011).Previous review in 2014:Holy Moley, guys... This place is legit.Upon reading Yelp reviews I ordered the Masala Dosa and almost fell out of my booth when they brought it over. It's LITERALLY the size of a small submarine (I must admit- it is not literally the size of a small submarine. More like a large tugboat... I digress...)The server must have noticed the puzzled/anxious/slightly crazed look on my face because he came over and demonstrated how it should be eaten- essentially having me make small burritos from the dosa (I promise that this fermented crepe tastes better than the description sounds) and stuffing them with all sorts of magical goodness (technical Indian term).My partner in crime ordered a Chicken Korma and was equally pleased (though his patience started to wear thin around the third time I whispered that 'mine's bigger than yours'...).10/10 will return.

Mahmod does a great job. Owner now owners are good folks. Known for 2 decades.Their dosa is my favourite dish!They serve with the right quantity

My new favorite go-to spot for Indian food! The price point, portions, and service were all ideal for a sit-down meal with friends and/or a significant other. Why party of 4 went in on a weekday night, without reservation, and had no issue being seated and served. We loved the amount of sauce for the poppadoms and they gladly gave me a container of it to go when I asked about it at the end of the meal as well! The spice here is no joke, be ready for the sweats if you like your food spicy! The flavor of the meals were spot on. My s/o and I ordered an entree each and an appetizer to share, and we took home half of each of our entrees. Must try: garlic naan and chicken korma. Everyone at the table loved the chicken korma sauce. Samosa chaat was pretty good too!Would come back again!

I absolutely love Tamarind! Every visit is a delightful experience because the food is consistently flavorful, satisfying, and incredibly delicious. My all-time favorite is the Chicken Tikka Masala--it's rich, perfectly spiced, and hands down the best I've ever had. The naan is always fresh and pairs beautifully with every dish. Having explored nearly every Indian restaurant in Central Florida, I can confidently say that Tamarind is in a league of its own. The service is warm and welcoming, the ambiance is lovely, and the quality of the food never wavers. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, this is the place to be!

Located in a prime place closer to universal resort hotels. Went here to celebrate a birthday. Made a reservation through google and the place got busy. The ambience was nice. The food and service though was a disappointment. Service was very slow. Apart from the Hakka noodles, I did not like any of the item. Tried the Rasmalai which was sub par.

Tamarind is one of my go-to local spots for delicious Indian food and we've been eating here for years. I've gotten it twice in the past month and it always satisfies that craving. If you can make it in for lunch, their daytime specials are the best deal!The chicken tikka masala is always a must. I also love the samosa chaat which is an appetizer, but I've eaten this as my meal several times. It's a combination of samosa served with chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys. And you can't forget the naan! I love how many naan flavors they have. My husband likes the the cheese naan and I go for the spicy chili garlic naan. Dipping the bread in the tikka masala sauce is heavenly!No Indian meal is complete without a mango lassi. This delicious mango smoothie drink is also great for digestion and the perfect way to cap off a meal. If you want another dessert, I also really enjoy their kheer (rice pudding). The next time you're in the mood for some Indian food, definitely give Tamarind a try!

I always get take out from them when I'm in the mood for Indian and we are in the area. One of my favorites. They are very friendly and the food never misses. The reason I gave it one less star is for their portions -very light on the meat. The restaurant is a bit small but very nice ambience.

Unfortunately, this restaurant does not live up to the hype. I came here, expecting a really good Indian meal as a takeout order, and I was left sorely disappointed.The first thing to note is that with to go orders, they do not provide any utensils or napkins. This could be frustrating for people staying in hotels or eating it on the go.Second, the price you pay for the portion you get is not worth it. The picture I included is of a chicken curry dish that, after tax and tip comes out to over $25 for that price, I expect a decent amount of food. What I received was a curry that had four pieces of chicken total. Not big pieces, bite-size pieces. If I am paying $25 for this, I am hoping to get good quality and pretty good quantity.Overall, disappointed in the service and quantity itself. I would definitely give this restaurant another chance in the future if they are able to address these issues.

I came here for lunch a few times over the last years and they have been consistently good with their food & services. It's a small business so please be patient during rush hour. I went with a group of 10 people for lunch and they were efficient and most of the food came out together except for one dish so I think that's pretty impressive for a lunch rush. I had their lunch special: lamb thali with lamb vindaloo. It came with rice, vindaloo, 4 pieces of naan, small salad, and lentil, quite a nice deal imo. If you like spicy food, know that they take spice seriously here. So unless you have crazy spice tolerance I would suggest sticking to medium spice for a pleasant aftermath. Lol

Tamarind is amazing! Indian food just has so much flavor and has recently been one of my favorites. We tried the gunpowder shrimp (no pictured) and it was delicious. I was expecting it to be too spicy but it wasn't at all! Then we had the chicken 65 which was amazing!! It was the perfect crispy starter paired with the shrimp. For our entrees, my friends and I decided to get a bunch of stuff and share. We tried the Tandoori Chicken which came on a hot skillet with rice, the Chicken Biryani and the Chicken Vindaloo. We ordered the biryani and chicken vindaloo medium which had the perfect kick. I like spice but not like hot, crying spicy and medium was just right for me. The naan we tried was regular and garlic. The garlic was hands down my favorite naan ever. So good!!Service was much faster than I expected and it's in such a cute space. It was super cleaned and felt so welcoming!