| Tamarind Restaurant | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1995 |
| Food type | Indian and Anglo-Indian |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide 2018) [1] |
| Street address | 20 Queen Street, Mayfair |
| City | London |
| Postal/ZIP Code | W1J 5PR |
| Country | England |
| Website | www.tamarindrestaurant.com |
The Tamarind restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Mayfair, London, opened in 1995. [2] The restaurant was founded by businessmen Vipin Khanna and his youngest son, Aditya Khanna. [3] [4] It won a Michelin star in 2001, the first Indian restaurant to do so. [5] [2] The Michelin star was won under then chef, Atul Kochhar. [6] Jonathan Gold, in the Los Angeles Times , wrote that he had been impressed by its "frank attempt to produce Indian food with the sheen and polish of white-tablecloth European cuisine", though he chiefly recalled "the wine list, the flowers, and the cost." [7] The Michelin Guide described the food and menu as "extensive à la carte of generous dishes perfect for sharing, with a selection of small plates like Rajasthani churi chaat to start, and a good selection of curries and biryanis for the main course." [8] In 2023, Tamarind was featured in an article published by Tatler on "The most outstanding Indian restaurants in London". [9]
