Tadka

I had dinner at Tadka on the last day of Beijing Restaurant Week. I was excited to try their set menu, which offered a variety of starters and main plates. Tadka offers dishes from different regions of India, unlike many Indian places that just focus on Northern cuisine.

The drinks were great: my mango lassi and complimentary glass of yogurt were creamy, house-made, and so fresh. The ripeness of the mango pulp really shone through.

Unfortunately, the food freshness was frankly bad. The flavors of all the curries were fantastic, inventive, and excitingly spiced. BUT, it was clear to me that many of my appetizers and main plates had been previously cooked and then reheated when I arrived. The texture of the chicken, fish, and shrimp starters was soggy and reminiscent of microwaved/reheated food. You know how airplane meat has that weird texture that's different from freshly cooked food? A lot of my courses were like that. My fish curry main plate was cold in the center yet not raw at all, which means that it had been cooked before. My mango kulfi (ice cream) was seasoned beautifully, but had a too-hard, too-cold texture that meant it was previously made and stored in the freezer. I'm guessing that, since it was the last day of Restaurant Week, they just decided to reuse previously cooked food instead of making it from scratch.

The meal was very disappointing, especially when there were so many positives. The decor is lovely, with colorful lighting and appropriate background music. The service was extremely attentive and friendly. The flavors of the food were delicious and novel, but overshadowed by the poor texture and freshness. It's just not acceptable for a restaurant of this caliber to dish out reheated food for Restaurant Week. My bill came out to a little over 300 rmb for dinner and a drink, and even though I was a Restaurant Week customer, I still expect fresh food. I'd have been happy to get half as many dishes if they were made ready to order.

more of an evening place than a lunch place... i have done both in the last 2 weeks, and while dinner was a pleasant experience, the lunch today was not enjoyable... long waiting time, nice but confused service, way too much on the plate for a lunch, 450 bill for two just with lunch menu, some water and tea is on the expensive side for Beijing and the general atmosphere, with the booth, music etc is nightly, not daily...
food was a bit oily but ok in general, but the global "working lunch" experience wasn't there

Delicious authentic Indian cuisine
I think the first time I went there was maybe one years ago, then it became one of my favorite dining spots. And I have recommended this place to a lot of my friends, they all really like the food. I love their tandoori dishes. And my favourite butter chicken yummy yummy
The service was very courteous, even the manager and chef Kurli came to the table to check if everything is alright. i always love to go to a place where i can get good service in beijing. super friendly staff

My vote for best Indian, and definitely the first Fine-Dining Indian I have ever experienced. Tamarind’s buttered chicken has the strongest most intense characteristic flavor of all the buttered chicken dishes of Beijing. It was an explosion of cumin, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, fenugreek and fresh cream, that the other Indian places, with their more family style preparation, could not match. The fisk tikka and the various meats and tandoori are also above and beyond here, delicately marinated or spiced yet moist, where as I find the meats at the other places to usually be kind of dry. And the Bharwan mushroom is unbelievable!, The mushrooms were not only fragrant, but velvety and soft. Tamarind is the only Indian in Beijing (or even when I lived in London, Scotland, and the US) that really makes it an exciting experience for the taste buds

Top india restaurant in BJ,
the food was good, service was give me great impression. especially the manager Sudeep very initiative, warm and knowledgeble really make me feel valued.

Visited here a few times now and every time has been a treat.

The menu is not overly extensive but everything I have tried has been spot on. In particular, the Murgh Malai Kebab was tender and juicy and their Butter Chicken was just perfect. Breads are cooked to order and disappear far too quickly as do the delicately spiced Biryanis.

Have to agree with Matt, that the location is dire and also, it is not ideal that you have to trek through another restaurant to get to the bathroom.

Service is as you expect in a 5 star hotel but thankfully, pricing is not.

All in all, the food and the open kitchen make this well worth a visit.

Dinner was lovely, we choose vegetarian and non vegetarian menu, with extra biryani on the side.
I would say nice good selection of food, eventhough when we came, restaurant was empty and slowly picking up.
Nice decor.

Looking at the last comment, think I left too negative an impression. The location and decor are unfortunate, but this place still deserves the support of any Indian food lovers out there. The food's excellent (really, can't say enough about the nan. One of the cooler things about the open kitchen design is that you can hear the "slap, slap" of the chefs preparing the dough behind you), and the prices are not unreasonable for what you're getting. I had no regrets about my visit, and hopefuly will be making another before too long.

Butter chicken was delish, samosas were perfectly flaky and delightfully bite-sized, and the nan (is it weird to praise the nan?) was far and away the best I've had in Beijing. The service was impeccable. If this place were in Sanlitun, it would be cleaning up.

Unfortunately, it's not. It's marooned in the back recesses of the second floor of a hotel lobby. Between that hotel's location in the middle of nowhere, and the restaurant's overpowering "this is a hotel restaurant" vibe, the experience of dining here vs., say, The Taj Pavilion, or Indian Kitchen, is somewhat less than ideal, even if the food just slightly edges out those places.

Tamarind is a fantastic place to be for any Indian food lover.The restaurant looks beautiful with its trendy look and the food is simple amazing with its distinct flavors and presentation.I loved the Thallis there whereby you can enjoy an entire meal for a moderate price.The best experience I had there was when the chef comes to the table with the skewer of chicken cubes and pulls it out and places it on the plate.The menu has a lot of variety and is a place to really experience.

A charming atmosphere with a full view of the Indian chefs at work in the open kitchen. You'll be ravenous just watching them roast meats in the tandoor and bake fresh nan right infront of you. You should not leave the restuarant without trying the butter curry chicken and chicken briyani that comes with a beautiful side of yogurt. This has to be my new favourite Indian restaurant in Beijing.

The food was simply amazing and finger licking good!! The kebabs were to die for! The variety of dishes served, tasting almost home made, will surely pamper your senses. Another attraction of the buffet is the live cooking tandoor station, where guests can watch the masterful chefs preparing different dishes right before their eyes, and also savour the cuisine fresh and hot from the stove. The casual atmosphere, coupled with the commendable food and service makes this one choice restaurant to dine in. Tamarind is a perfect place to sample authentic Indian cuisine and guests are ensured good quality in its spread.

Attended their launch party on Thursday. It was simple beautiful. The kebabs melt in the mouth. The Murgh Malai Kebab is a must have for any kebab lover and is a delight. The succulent pieces of chicken marinated with cream cheese just melt in the mouth. The Butter chicken had a lovely flavor to itself.
The nan bread was freshly made , the filling was just right and not too overpowering . The vegetables in subz handee maintained their crunchiness and were not overcooked. Overall the food had a beautiful balance of flavours and spices. The meal ended on a sweet note with seviyan ( vermicelli in milk ) and Gulab Jamun .

Attended their launch party on Thursday. It was simple beautiful. The kebabs melt in the mouth. The Murgh Malai Kebab is a must have for any kebab lover and is a delight. The succulent pieces of chicken marinated with cream cheese just melt in the mouth. The Butter chicken had a lovely flavor to itself.
The nan bread was freshly made , the filling was just right and too overpowering .
The vegetables in subz handee maintained their crunchiness and were not overcooked. Overall the food had a beautiful balance of flavours and spices.
The meal ended on a sweet not with seviyan ( vermicelli in milk ) and Gulab Jamun .

I am the Director of Food & Beverage Raj....inviting you all to visit us & be convinced that Indian food & dining can be such an experience!!!