Monday, September 17, 2007

Tamarind
41-43 East 22nd Street (between Park & Broadway)

After that debacle at Borough Food and Drink, we walked down 22nd and ended up at Tamarind -- and it was an inspired choice that turned out for the better. I've not been here for awhile, and was looking forward to a good meal. And I must say, this was the best Indian meal I've had in New York since moving here a year ago -- almost London good. That's saying a lot!

We had a nice back booth, which was a nice touch in the open-spaced restaurant. The staff was very friendly and helpful, a great change from 20 minutes earlier. We ordered two mains to share, and both were absolutely excellent. The shrimp moiley, served in a faux coconut shell, featured some wonderful flavours. It worked wonders with the selection of naan we ordered, with full and bright flavours. The other dish was the murg lazeez -- the minced chicken and spinach with spices. This was plentiful and skillfully mixed, and also worked brilliantly with the naan.

After all this, we went for a dessert. We split a mango cheesecake, which was perfect -- not sweet but just right. It was well worth the meal after the earlier fiasco...so at the end, it worked out. I've found my Indian solution in New York, finally!

Food: A-
Atmosphere: B++
For Lone Diners: B (*)

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