Tamarind Potters Bar

Tamarind Potters Bar

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Hours
Sun
17:30 - 21:30
Tue
17:30 - 22:00
Wed
17:30 - 22:00
Thu
17:30 - 22:00
Fri
17:30 - 22:30
Sat
17:30 - 22:30
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.6 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
From the very well known restaurant Potters Bar Tandoori opened back in 1991, now brings back the former owners to open the new Indian restaurant Tamarind Fusion. Nostalgia at its finest. Combining special flavours from different parts of South Asia including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India. We fuse the best dishes from scratch cooked using unique techniques not used in your typical Indian restaurant by our top renowned and very well known chef Ahmed and not to forget our key team players Islam and Anu. Curry houses have always held a special place in the hearts of us Brits so we're back to bring our customers that great Indian cuisine and go to curry house that's been missing for far too long in the heart of Potters Bar.
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Tamarind Potters Bar
1. Impeccable food!
"an amazing spicy chicken dish"
5.0 of 5 bubbles725JEF
2. Great atmosphere!
"Really enjoyed my evening here."
5.0 of 5 bubblesemilypU5857SJ
3. Excellent service!
"owners were very welcoming and were happy to advise on suitable dishes"
5.0 of 5 bubbles725JEF
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles413 reviews
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The Hungry Man
London382 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 family
You can really tell that they try to produce tasty food. It might take a little longer than most Indian restaurants but it is worth the wait. The tandoori chicken was particularly soft and flavourful. I also enjoyed their own unique take on tomato salsa as part of the chutney tray. The staff are attentive, quiet and well natured too. It is slightly more expensive than what I'm used to having moved away from London some years ago and when you factor in the 12.5% service charge on top (which worked out to about £20) the bill does creep up considerably. Sadly this will prevent us from visiting as often as we like... but we will return... eventually.
Written 22 June 2024
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Melanie B
Hertfordshire28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Favourite Review
Aug 2023 couples
I haven't even left the restaurant & am writing this review because we have had such a lovely evening. It was our first time visiting Tamarind & as soon as we walked in we were impressed - with both the decor and the very warm welcome, which continued throughout our evening until the moment we left. And then there was the amazing choice of dishes, all of which were so delicious, perfectly spiced & fresh, with one of the dishes being assembled at our table. As for the chicken, it was amazingly tender. It felt like we had had an experience rather than just a meal out with thanks to the very attentive & friendly staff and the fantastic food. If you are looking for a great Indian, this is the one for you!
Written 25 August 2023
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Louise V
London26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
Visited for the 1st time. Food was extremely tasty, there was attention to detai in the flavours and it was well presented. Mild does equal mild which was great for our 6 year old who gobbled up all the chicken. Service was excellent and we were very well looked after. The waiters are relaxed so if you want faster service you might want to make them aware. But they are very friendly and they want to make your evening a wonderful experience. We will definitely return.
Written 16 August 2024
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Mick O
Brookmans Park135 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 couples
If we ever fancy spicy Asian food Tamarind is our default restaurant - having eaten here numerous times it has never been a disappointment on the level of tasty quality food, and excellent service. Last night was an impromptu visit, only decided on during the afternoon. The starters were of impressive proportions, just as well that we didn't order the main course until we had eaten the first course! We opted to share a main, and along with a couple of side dishes and we left the restaurant with no room for a dessert. Having shared the chicken mollmow, and Jalfry sizzler to start our tastebuds were hot enough from the variety of tasty and hot spices so we opted for the Haryali Masala which came in a rich creamy and amazing sauce . The food isn't what one would find in a traditional Indian restaurant, with Sri Lankan influence, and the attention from the staff was first class. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough, and we are lucky to live locally to it as we would travel quite some distance to dine here. The entrance is unassuming, and masks the quality of what is within.
Written 6 April 2024
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Robyn G
Derbyshire4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
Found this gem of an Indian restaurant whilst in the area for a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and couldn't be more helpful with recommending dishes that could be made vegan. Some of the other patrons were clearly regulars, which is always testament to good food and good service. Wish it was our local!
Written 17 December 2024
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Sightsee49532961281
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 friends
I have to say that the position and street view of this restaurant should definitely not put you off from walking and dine in this outstanding restaurant. We booked a dinner for 8 just for a change and were overwhelmed by how lovely it felt to dine in Tamarind. Firstly we arrived 9 instead of 8 and were swiftly accommodated. The atmosphere right from the start was very friendly and we were promptly served by knowledgeable and professional staff. The dishes were exceptional, bursting with rich spices and perfectly cooked. The staff's warmth and dedication ensured our comfort and satisfaction and showed true hospitality. We ordered various dishes which arrived exactly as they should, tasting all exceptional & special. They also implemented all our dietary needs as well as accommodating children ;-)) We loved the personal touch, we will come again and highly recommend Tamarind to others ;-))
Written 5 November 2023
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Dickodemint
Goffs Oak295 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
I’m not claiming to be the world’s most experienced reviewer, but this restaurant.. I have frequented many, but since the closure of the one in Goffs Iak, nearest to me, I’ve wanted to return to this restaurant, which with friends we visited regularly: Fresh opportunity arose when a close friend suggested a curry, who lives in Potters Bar.. Yippee! Five of us booked and what a feast.. a great bottle of white for the three ladies…plus two pints for the gents, and away we went.. spicy and plain popadoms to start, with chutney etc. then Mains for the five of us, with about six side dishes plus rice and naan.. took a while to devour.. chicken Tika Massala, my preference with a share of everyone else’s.. finished in a further 2 hours or so! No complaints, all hot and delicious. No room for sweets, other than a Free Tia Maria, with cream topping for all.. great night and any reader should be free to enjoy.. brilliant evening. All with a good tip..Although service is included @ 12.5 % total £165.00. Great value.. with staff attentive, always wanting to please and not obtrusive. No. Not related or on commission, just very satisfied clients, welcomed and entertained by staff and owner Alu, wanting to please and encourage clients to enjoy a great night out, for a very reasonable cost in these difficult times. Do come and enjoy.. takeaways excellent but nothing like a night in this excellent, airy and well decorated, former Post Office building in Potters Bar.. ample and free parking, pm, in local car park 2 minutes walk away. .
Written 2 February 2023
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Michele
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 family
The Tamarind food is like no other i've ever eaten. We've been coming here for a few years now and won't go anywhere else, even though we live in Hemel Hempstead, we dont mind travelling knowing we will get great value for money and amazing food. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff and they are so accommodating to ever need. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Written 11 April 2024
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Abcatal
Greater London93 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 couples
Based on the reviews we visited last night. My Onion Bhaji’s were luke warm at best, not a great start to the meal. Chicken Tikka Masala had a peculiar flavour and again temperature wise it wasn’t hot enough For £77 .00 it was poor value in comparison our local Indian is £50.00 and the food is a lot nicer Staff were nice and my partner enjoyed his food, if he wants to return fine but I won’t be
Written 11 March 2023
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Rojam3
Brookmans Park21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 family
We visited Tamarind for a family dinner and had a lovely time. The service was friendly and the food absolutely delicious. We loved the choice in the menu - there really is something for everyone. I am a vegan and the team were so attentive, and most of the menu was available for me as a vegan option, so o really did not feel left out - I had so much more choice than most restaurants! Thanks to the team! I highly recommend you visit.
Written 8 May 2024
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Natalie B
4 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 couples
I recently visited the restaurant with my partner after reading all the positive reviews. Unfortunately the service was seriously lacking and we won’t be returning again. Extremely slow at taking orders and serving the food, it appeared that only 1 waiter was working. Although the waiter tried his best to be charming and funny, personally it was just a cover up for the bad service. We had been at the restaurant almost an hour without our starter and the waiter kept telling us it was only 2 minutes away, which was starting to annoy us. They forgot some of the main course and then tried to say it was still cooking in the oven. When my partner got up to pay they came running out of the kitchen with the rest of the food expecting we were going to eat it (despite being stood with a jacket on ready to pay) Decent enough food, but there’s plenty of other restaurants that get both food and service right, sadly not this one.
Written 4 November 2023
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Mandy Y
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 family
A wonderful meal at Tamarind and the food was so tasty. The staff so attentive and could not do enough for us to ensure that we hade a lovely evening! My son also ordered a wonderful delivery to our house, and the friend's who were with us were overwhelmed with the portion size, and still are talking about how delicious the food was!
Written 22 February 2024
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Anuradha Dissanayake
Thank you mandy for your kind words. it's great to hear from you that how wonderful your experince was here at tamarind. We hope to see you again soon. Many Thanks. Anu.
Written 21 March 2024
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Jodie P
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 couples
The best Indian meal we’ve ever had!! We are inexperienced/korma ordering Indian restaurant customers who spent way too long looking at the menu deciding what to have. We asked for recommendations, explained what we usually like and how embarrassed we were by our very typically English choices and were recommended two DELICIOUS dishes that were definitely the best curries we have had! Accompanied by a delicious peshwari naan and outstanding service, we really couldn’t have been happier with our evening. There was more than we could eat (and we can eat a lot!) so we have leftovers for lunch tomorrow which I’m already thinking about. Hoping to go back again soon with more people so that we can try and share more dishes. Thanks Tamarind!
Written 6 August 2023
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Brenda R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 couples
Had a superb meal with friends in December. We have known Islam for 36 years and were very impressed with the new internal decorations, as well as the lovely crockery and cutlery. All the staff are welcoming and courteous. Although we don't live locally anymore we knew the 40 minute journey would be worthwhile. The selection of dishes on the extensive menu is better than ever and reasonably priced. We would recommend a visit to see for yourself. We can't wait to visit again.
Written 18 December 2021
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Ray R
London155 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 couples
The Tamarind restaurant deserves its 5 star rating . Lovely modern decor smiling helpful staff varied menu and great food. Prices are slightly higher than the average curry but this is well above average
Written 13 November 2023
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