Tamarind
Thai · Ithaca
About Tamarind
En Tamarind, te invitamos a disfrutar de auténticos sabores tailandeses, desde nuestros curries especiados hasta nuestros deliciosos noodles, todo en un ambiente relajado y acogedor. Ubicados en Ithaca, nos apasiona compartir la riqueza de la cocina tailandesa tradicional contigo. Descubre por qué n...
En Tamarind, te invitamos a disfrutar de auténticos sabores tailandeses, desde nuestros curries especiados hasta nuestros deliciosos noodles, todo en un ambiente relajado y acogedor. Ubicados en Ithaca, nos apasiona compartir la riqueza de la cocina tailandesa tradicional contigo. Descubre por qué nuestros clientes nos han valorado tan positivamente, ¡te esperamos!
What Customers Say About Tamarind
Tamarind Thai is praised for its delicious food, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the excellent curries, mango sticky rice, and duck dishes. Some mention occasional understaffing or slow takeout service.
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Tip: Call for a reservation, especially with a large group, as the dining room is small. BYOB is allowed.
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Tamarind is located in Ithaca, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- St. James AME Zion Church (A 689m) — church building in New York, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Jamieson and McKinney Block (A 919m) — historic building in Ithaca, New York, United States Propiedad contribuidora
Religious Buildings
- Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church (A 702m)
- St. Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church (A 706m) — church building in Ithaca, New York
Parks & Gardens
- Conway Park (A 242m) — park in the United States of America
- Washington Park (A 259m) — park in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
- Thompson Park (A 767m) — park in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
- DeWitt Park (A 811m) — park in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
- Saint John Park (A 864m) — park in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Ithaca High School (A 847m) — historic high school building in Ithaca, New York, opened in 1915
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Tamarind Ithaca Reviews
It's a great Thai spot in Ithaca, not quite as good as Taste of Thai, but decent. Make sure to request the spice tray, and ask specifically for their Prik Nam Pla (fish sauce with chilies), because they won't provide it unless you ask, because apparently people thought it was too spicy, lol
Super service with genuine appreciation of dinners. Decor is lovely and the serving plates are beautiful. The food was very delicious and beautifully serviced.
Tamarind is such a lovely spot. I went in early today with a friend but I usually take out. However! I will dine in more often bc they have a gorgeous little restaurant. The food? It’s always ten out of ten. And they have their own delivery service which is helpful. Service is always good too.
1. Food: Whole table was happy with the food and their portions. I’ll recommend the Tom Yum soup to share. 2. People: Our waiter was kind and times was quiet, but never unclear. 3. Timing: Food was out quickly even when there were other parties present. 4. Price: The 5 of us all ate for about $100 and the food was worth it annnd we had two appetizers with our individual meals which at most other places would be more expensive. 5. Facility: Though small (20-40 people) a nicely finished dinning area with nice bathrooms. More cultural decor would bring it up, but their plate sets were wonderful and they had real flower center piecees.
Tamarind has the best mango sticky rice in all of Ithaca, hands-down. The coconut sauce is always packed with a sweet and salty flavor, the mango is always fresh. I'm never disappointed coming here.
We were in the mood for Thai this afternoon and came here based on reviews. I am SO glad we did. The Tom Kha Gai soup (chicken) was so good we had a pot made up to bring home to NJ. The duck pad Thai has huge chunks of duck. The Thai tea was the perfect sweet balance to the dishes. Highly recommend.
One of the best Thai places EVER!!! The seating is very home style with a comfortable feel to it. The service was quick too. Really rich flavors with the perfect amount of spice. Reasonable prices too. I highly recommend this place after a long hike or really any time of day for a real treat!
Excellent food! Don't let the condition of the outside fool you. This restaurant is a gem! Tables are small, but comfortable atmosphere.The vegetables and proteins were delicately prepared and presented so nicely. We especially loved the complex but perfectly prepared curries. They don't use msg, are accommodating for different dietary needs, and you can order your spicy dish to be prepared on a spicy scale of 1-5.
Amazing food. We stopped by for lunch with a large group and hostess was able to accommodate all of us. We ordered a variety of dishes both vegan and non-vegetarian and all of them came out pretty well. If you are drinking then don’t miss Singha, lager beer from Thailand. Service is quite fast and hospitality is top notch.
Stay and dine in for your meal. Atmosphere is good and typically service is good as well. Recently ordered take out and couldn’t believe how poor the food tasted and was prepared. Salmon was overcooked and dry, papaya salad was flavorless and accompanied by two huge chunks of old lettuce. Orange chicken was tough to chew, the slice of orange was The butt of the orange and the Padew with pork was grey, very little sauce except for what dribbled to the bottom of the container. The sliced pork was dry, rough and barely edible. We were not late to pick up the order and it was a surprisingly poor $100 meal. We called to discuss and basically was told that is what happens when you do take out. There was no customer satisfaction concern nor a small refund or credit. Eat in don’t take out.
Placed a take out order and waited one hr past the time I was told it would be ready. Then I was told they didnt get the order to the kitchen. At least I had a nice conversation with another patron waiting for her order. Food is good, but I wont be back.
I went to pickup my food tonight. Went to try this restaurant for the first time. First my order was fully not processed. I ordered 3 items only two items were prepared. I waited more than 1 hour for this two dishes. Only to be disappointed of how cheaply and poor the quality of the food is. The food was so spicy I had to throw away the entire order. It was a pickup they refused to provide utensils and I was only told I can only have either a spoon or fork not both. Which to me was unheard of. I’m a travel nurse I have travelled to over 42 states never had this issue before with any other restaurant. Customer service is horrible. The lady who took my order came out of the kitchen and was arguing. Will not return there . Waste of money and time.
I had a very disappointing experience at Tamarind Thai, and I feel compelled to share it so others can make informed choices. 👎 Service Issues: - When I asked to change the water glasses because they were visibly dirty, the host responded, “I can’t bring water directly from the factory.” I was shocked by the dismissive attitude—this is not how customers should be treated. - A tofu dish we had canceled was still served. We let it go, assuming it was a mistake, but it added to the lack of attention to detail. - When I requested the bill and asked to pay via Apple Pay, the host was on a personal call and loudly said, “This customer has no patience.” I was calm and respectful, just trying to pay and leave after a long day and a 5-hour drive ahead. - She then applied a 20% tip automatically without asking or explaining, which felt inappropriate given the poor service. - Throughout the visit, the host was loud, unresponsive, and made me feel rushed and unwelcome. 🍽️ Food Quality: - The food was average. My daughter didn’t enjoy her meal, and we had to get something else for her afterward. Family Experience: - As a parent traveling with a child, I expected a more respectful and accommodating environment. Instead, I felt judged and unheard. ❌ Final Thoughts: I do not recommend Tamarind Thai. Respectful service is the foundation of hospitality, and unfortunately, this visit fell far below expectations.
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503 N Meadow St #3228, Ithaca, NY 14850
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