Tamarind Restaurant, Phuket

Review for Tamarind Restaurant Tamarind delivered an incredible experience from the moment we arrived. The ambience was absolutely amazing and set the perfect vibe for celebrating our 19 year anniversary. The atmosphere felt both intimate and elevated, making it the ideal spot for a special occasion. The staff went above and beyond even before we sat down. Because the restaurant is located on a different floor from the entrance, they personally escorted us to our table. It was a thoughtful gesture that made a big impression. Vin, our host for the evening, was phenomenal. Despite us arriving about 15 minutes late for our reservation, he remained warm, welcoming, and courteous. He offered thoughtful recommendations and really helped set the tone for our evening. I started with the Rock Lobster Papaya Salad and it was outstanding. It was bright, well seasoned, and carried just the right amount of heat. My wife ordered the Rock Lobster Ravioli and the Green Curry. The curry was beautifully velvety and the lobster was succulent, making for a pair of excellent dishes. For my main, I had the crab with yellow curry and it was exceptional. The spices in the yellow curry were aromatic and layered, with a warmth that built gently with every bite. The crab itself tasted incredibly fresh. It was sweet, tender, and perfectly complemented by the rich and fragrant curry.

I absolutely loved it here. My experience was honestly the best I've had yet. Food was amazing - gourmet like - balanced and rich flavours, great dining experience and with a picture perfect beach view. We even got a live performance of a saxaphone being played which was beautiful. Vin was our host, he was so so lovely - I couldnt have asked for better service. I ordered a green papaya salad for the appetiser, the pad thai noodles for the main, and the fried banana for the dessert - but the photos dont do them justice. If I could recommend one restaurant to go to in Thailand, it would be Restaurant Tamarind for sure. I will be definitely coming back here.

We dined at Tamarind in Phuket and overall the experience was fairly good. The starters were surprisingly generous in portion size, actually larger than the main courses, which was quite unexpected. The food in general was tasty enough, nothing extraordinary but enjoyable. What really stood out was how small the main courses were compared to the starters, which was a bit disappointing. Unfortunately, we didn’t try any desserts, so we can’t comment on that part of the menu. Good service and environment.