TAMARIND
TEA ROOM
WELCOME TO THE TAMARIND TEA ROOM, a tranquil and intimate space on bustling East 22 Street in the Flatiron section of Manhattan.
Creating the Tea Room was a challenging labor of love, connecting my childhood memories of drinking tea in India to my present life as a New York restaurateur. My family always prepared for the day ahead with a bracing cup of fine tea. After school there was afternoon tea awaiting us, and in the evening, a relaxing cup as we shared the events of the day.
Every afternoon at Tamarind, you'll find me continuing the tradition, sipping my tea and getting ready for the evening. When I travel to India to see my family, I look forward to the time we spend together at the tea table, remembering the past and looking forward to another day together.
Avtar Walia
APPETIZERS AND SALADS
DAHI ALOO POORI 800
A mixture of wheat crisps, potatoes and chickpeas in yogurt and tamarind sauce
BHEL POORI 800
Assorted crisps and noodles, with sweet and sour chutneys
RAJ-KACHORI 800
A specialty of Calcutta. Chickpea-filled flour patty with tamarind sauce and yogurt
RAJI'S TROPICAL SALAD 950
Grilled chicken with seasonal tropical fruits
TAMARIND SALAD 850
Endive, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and capers
with ginger vinaigrette
SANDWICHES
SPINACH KOFTA 950
Tomatoes and lettuce with mint-chutney dressing.
Suggested tea Ceylon Orange Pekoe
SAAG PANEER 950
Spiced fresh spinach and homemade cheese with a hint of garlic
Suggested tea Oriental Beauty
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM 950
Sautéed with garlic and red wine, served with Tamarind chutney
Suggested tea Nantou Oolong
ROASTED EGGPLANT 950
Ajwain and cumin seeds with spicy sour apple chutney
Suggested tea Darjeeling
TANDOORI SALMON 1100
With vinegar onions, capers and mustard dressing.
Suggested tea Assam
MALAI TIKKA 1000
Boneless chicken cooked in the tandoor oven, served with onion and bell pepper
Suggested tea Violet Mint
LAMB SHOLLEY 1050
Strips of lamb marinated in yogurt and spices with tamarind mayonnaise
Suggested tea Assam
INDIAN SPECIALTIES
DESSERTS AND PASTRIES
NAN KHATAI 300
Spiced lentil flour short bread
Suggested tea Darjeeling
AJWAIN BISCUITS 275
Indian sweet and salt biscuit
Suggested tea Oriental Beauty
PAYASAM 675
Saffron flavored vermicelli pudding with caramelized almonds
Suggested tea Darjeeling
HONEY PECAN DIAMOND 575
Shortbread pastry topped with pecans and honey
Suggested tea Darjeeling
POUND CAKE 550
KULFI 650
Traditional Indian ice cream
RASMALAI650
Sweet cottage cheese dumplings flavored with saffron and cardamom
GHUJJIA650
Light pastry filled with semolina, raisins, and
cashews
RICE PUDDING 650
Basmati rice cooked with milk and pistachios
GULAB JAMUN650
Light pastry dumpling made from dried milk and honey
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE 1000
Served with passion fruit coulis and a chocolate cigar
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE1000
Flourless cake with raspberry coulis
MANGO CHEESE CAKE 900
With mango coulis and crème anglaise
ASSORTED HANDMADE TRUFFLES1600
Sambuca, Grand Marnier and Dark Chocolate
DESSERT SAMPLER
Assortment of deserts for two or more
700 per person
ICE CREAM
Mango, vanilla, or ginger 600
SORBET
Pineapple or coconut 750
Mango, mixed berry or lemon 725
BEVERAGES
POT OF TEA (HOT/COLD) 500
COFFEE 350
CAPPUCCINO 450
ESPRESSO 400
POMEGRANATE JUICE 900
ORANGE JUICE 450
SPARKLING OR MINERAL WATER 800
COKE OR DIET COKE 300
MANGO LASSI 500
SWEET/SALTED LASSI 450
A traditional Indian drink
TAMARIND TEA SELECTION
ALL TEAS ARE 500
PER POT
BLACK TEA
DARJEELING
A second-flush organic tea produced by the Makaibari Estate. The taste has distinct muscatel notes with a lingering sweetness.
ASSAM
A rich and malty single estate tea from Northern India. Bold enough for milk and sugar.
EARL GREY (SCENTED BLACK TEA)
Whole leaf Ceylon tea infused with oil of bergamot.
CEYLON ORANGE PEKOE
A whole-leaf tea from Sri Lanka. It has the essential brisk character of classic Ceylon tea, but is smoother and richer.
NILGIRI
A strong black tea from the blue hills of Southern India.
OOLONG TEA
ORIENTAL BEAUTY
First brought to New York a century ago, this sweet brown oolong, has a pronounced honey aroma and a rich flavor with notes of spice.
NANTOU OOLONG
A light-green oolong with an intense floral aroma and sweet taste.
GREEN TEA
BUDDHA TEA
Planted 1,000 years ago during the Tang Dynasty, this green tea is grown on an island in the
East China Sea. Picked in March, it has beautiful small leaves and a sweet flavor.
GENMAICHA
Japanese green tea mellowed and balanced by the addition of roasted and popped rice
JASMINE PEARL (SCENTED GREEN TEA)
Tender, silvery tips of green South China tea rolled into pearls. Dried amidst fresh jasmine blossoms.
WHITE TEA
WHITE PEONY
Grown in the mountains of China, these air-dried leaves create a sweet and delicate nutty flavor. Packed with antioxidants and low caffeine, it is considered to be a very healthy tea.
HERBAL TEA
LAVENDER MINT
A refreshing blend of wild mint and violet flowers.
HERBAL CHAI
Indian spiced herbal tea without caffeine.
LEMON VERBENA
This European favorite has an intense lemon taste.
HIBISCUS ELDER
Lively, sweet and fruity without caffeine.
CHAMOMILE
Whole chamomile flowers imported from Egypt. This herbal infusion is an old favorite, with notes of fig and honey. A soothing choice for those who are sensitive to caffeine.