Tamarind of Mayfair: Indian restaurant

Even if a lot of people don’t value the Indian cuisine, it is possible to have a michelin indian restaurant.

Indian food is always associated with the takeaway industry and brands such as just east have brought a bad appeal to indian and Chinese restaurants.

On the contrary Indian food is superlative good especially if eaten in the right places (avoid justeat as a start).

Tamarind is a fine restaurant in Mayfair with a michelin star. In my opinion the michelin star has been assigned mainly because of the idea of a fine indian restaurant with a high level of service more than to classify this restaurant as the best and most flavored indian food in London.

20, QUEEN STREET – W1J 5PR, LONDON
tamarindrestaurant.com
100£ per person
Last Visit November 2013

Michelin stars

The food
It is good but it isn’t great.

The presentation is neat and resemble the michelin star level however I didn’t experience such a big difference from other indian restaurants.

Just to clarify that I’ve been in India as well and I’ve eaten in over 50 indian restaurants. My wife has lived in India for 1 year.
The Wine
The wine list is extensive with a good selection. Being in Mayfair means that the wine is priced accordingly and it isn’t really good value for money.

Some of the wines have even a markup of 4 times the real value. Better to be sober for one day.
Tips
Easy to find a table at the last minute.
The Business Side
Difficult to say.

It is successful considering the neighborhood.
Brand awareness
No really great.

at the moment they are pushing the sister restaurant Zaika of Kensington. I’ve never been there so I can’t make any comment.
Social Media
The facebook page is quite active and things are happening.

They have done a nice video that shows the restaurant.