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Excellent customer service.
Very good portions and food was very tasty. I spoke to the restaurant to place a big order, the staff was very nice and understanding. The food was hot and tasted fresh. Will visit again.
Be the first to ReplyNot the same any more by a 1000 miles.
Infact the worst Punjabi food I have EVER had. Absolutely garbage. We make the same dishes 100x better at home. BG: 5-6 yrs back, we used to frequent this place quite often as the owner was very friendly and food was authentic and awesome. But few years back we stopped after a couple of bad experiences. Last bad episode, when we treated our neighbors after highly touting the place, but the food (3 of 4 dishes) were very salty and we complained to the owner. The bill was $120.xx something and we either expected he would offer to remake the dishes or offer some refund at the end. Neither happened. But we did not say anything out of respect for him & our friends. Just decided the place is not worth our business anymore. Fast forward yesterday - We had no plans to eat there but were passing by and took a wrong exit and this restaurant was right there. So as a reminder of good old days, thought of picking few dishes to go. I greeted the owner and asked it he could make us our Fav dishes - Paneer Tikka Masala & Veg Kadhai. He readily agreed. They got the dishes n Naan ready in no time. When we sat in the car, ready to leave, noticed the oil was leaking from the container, so took it out to tighten/check and to our horror, the Veg Kadhai dish was looking like a bag of frozen VegAll - Corn, Carrots & Green beans & some oil & onions and watery gravy. NOTHING ELSE. See pics. Thats it. And it tasted so blend and horrible especially when you cook frozen beans, you know how they taste. This time I was not going to take the crap anymore. Not only since the Pandemic, restaturants are charging 50-100% more on the same dishes but the quality is becoming poorer & poorer. As if they have no pride or joy left in cooking & serving their customers.I went back in and spoke with the owner and said these are not the ingredients of Veg Kadai, They have green & red bell peppers at the heart of it, cauli-flower, fresh green beans, onions, etc. and thick yellow gravy.He said Veg Kadhai is VegAll ingredients for the most part and they did not have red or green bell pepper in stock and made excuses that in the past we sat & ate at the restaurant and to come again and sit & eat. WTF !?I persisted and then he hesitantly agreed to make me another dish. Do not have much Veg options, so settled for a simple Aloo Gobbie (potatoes & cauliflower dish), which I was hoping it being simple would be well made. When making it, i saw him being disgruntled and talking to the other worker.I wish, I had just asked for a refund and left everything there and walked out. But ended up even more disappointed when we reached home and opened up and tasted Aloo Gobbi. That thing was sickening to see & eat. It was completely mashed up like a pav-bhaaji and tasted sour as if gone bad from making it a few days prior n storage. Has to be, as it was made within minutes. And both Indian & Paki restaurants are very renouned for such practises. Anyway, the food all went to trash. Except for the Paneer dish which was maybe a 4 or max 5 out of 10. Nothing like a 10, they used to make it in their glory days when you could taste rich individual spices in the gravy. To the owner, respectfully, if you do not want to cater to Veg customers anymore or special order items, pls Say No. Do not make a fool of us by serving us abs. crap. And if you have any pride in your food & reputation, you will hire a new chef and refund my last order at the very least. You know who I am. Lastly, we go to restaurants and spend exorbitant amounts for a special treat of that authentic food to keep us closer to back home & not for some forced crap & get frustrated & ruin otherwise a perfectly good day and/or occassion.You all be the judge from pics below. 3rd pic is of authentic Kadhai Vegetable.
Be the first to ReplyI was craving Indian as I was running errands in the area
I was craving Indian as I was running errands in the area so I called in to get their $12.95 2-curry takeout special.ใQUICK TIPSใ# Their food is plain but decent. They need more work on the curries and sauces as it only tastes like a tomato base.# Come inside to enjoy their $16.95 daily lunch buffet (11-2:30 pm). Yes, daily, not just weekdays. I regret doing their takeout special instead of paying $3-4 more to pig out at their buffet.# No time to do their lunch buffet or sit down for dinner? You can get their $11.95 takeout special. Each plate comes with a naan and small salad.ใend QUICK TIPSใOnce I arrived, I stared at the lunch buffet sign and felt some level of regret not just doing the lunch buffet for a few bucks more, but oh well...I already committed to a take-out order.The 2-curry platter I got had chicken tikka masala and chicken karahi. Both were tomato-based sprinkled with cilantro and had no heavy cream or any kind of dairy in it. That's not a problem, but I was hoping for the earthy spices to come through instead. The karahi was better than the tikka however both didn't have deep flavors. It tasted like a casual home-cooked meal, not restaurant-grade though. Yet, the chicken in both curries was cooked perfectly, very soft and tender, which came as a pleasant surprise, because many places stew the chicken in the same pot forever causing the chicken to firm. They nailed the actual cooking of the chicken. I didn't expect the texture of the chicken to be that good when the curry sauces tasted light and too simple.I'd definitely come back to try their lunch buffet to get a full picture of the restaurant. They do have to work on intensifying the flavor on their curries and sauces so it's not plain and forgettable. The sauces are the foundation of Indian cooking so they can't let that slide. As much as the chicken was tender, it can't make up for the curry itself.
Be the first to ReplyGreat buffet.
Everything I tried was super flavorful. The fresh nan bread is amazing. Friendly staff.
Be the first to ReplyThe saltiest chicken tikka masala I have ever ordered.
It felt like they used sea water to make it, it was that salty. You can't tell me that's what it should taste like because I had plenty from other restaurants and it doesn't taste this salty. Waste of money. Never again. The garlic naan was good but not worth returning.
Be the first to ReplyStop by their lunch buffet for a quick bite.
Tried the Karahi Fish for the first time. I highly recommend it. It is now my favorite better than the typical chicken tikka masala
Be the first to ReplyAmazing pakistani BBQ and they're buffet is very tasty.
I enjoy coming here with my family. The owner is very nice and hospitable. I highly recommend coming having dinner or lunch here!
Be the first to ReplyCame to have lunch at this place with my boss.
This was my first time having Indian food and they did not disappoint. We came for their buffet option which I had two full plates, several of their bread they bring to you on the side, and their rice pudding dessert. Everything was so good. Service was fast. I definitely enjoyed this place for sure. Oh and they even gave us this milky tea which was quite tasty! (You have to ask for this)
Be the first to ReplyGreat food and service as always, the only thing I would
Great food and service as always, the only thing I would suggest is the air circulation system.
Be the first to Replythis place is so good!!! i've been here 3x now and it never
this place is so good!!! i've been here 3x now and it never disappoints. i get the shrimp masala, garlic naan, and veggie samosas!! would 100% recommend
Be the first to ReplyI rate this restaurant 0.
Service is awful. Absolutely no hospitality. Not many options in buffet. Never seen a Indian restaurant without biryani. They don't have starters in the buffet. People don't care to answer your questions. Buffet is awful. Totally they just don't care the customer needs.
Be the first to ReplyThe owner shouldn't own a restaurant.
The guy is just pissed off sitting in the corner and never asked if anything was needed so things like ordering a drink didn't happen. The chicken on the buffet was not to temp. The naan had such a werid taste to it. Honestly don't understand how this place is in business
Be the first to ReplyI used to love the food here pre COVID but my first time
I used to love the food here pre COVID but my first time since the pandemic started was subpar. The naan as usual is not fluffy compared to other places but still garlicky. The chicken tikka was so mushy an elderly person with no dentures could have chewed it. It was obviously sat in marinade for wayyyyyy too long. The texture was really off-putting. The paneer Tikka masala tasted good but I wish they gave more paneer. The highlight was the samosas and the sauces which were exactly how I remember. Crunchy, fresh and flavorful. The staff are really nice and they have a good lunch deal for weekdays but I don't think I'd be coming back anymore since the chicken was soooo badThis place is located next to the innout and across the street from Cravings by 99 ranch. The closest parking lot is a bit small but the complex as a whole has a lot of parking.
Be the first to ReplyThis place has okay food but TERRIBLE customer service.
After trying it the first time, it really doesn't make you want to go back again. Great customer service is what makes you stand out and this place is pretty unforgettable. The gentleman who answers the phone and takes orders is very rude. He makes it seem like he's doing you a favor and really just ruins the whole experience.
Be the first to ReplyThis place is soooo good.
The food has so much flavor. The lamb is so tender and the tandoori chicken is to die for. What brings this place down is the price. You have to buy meats, rice, and naan all separate and it really adds up. Also the service kinda makes you fight to be there it's hard to explain. The food however makes it worth.
Be the first to ReplyI've been to this restaurant before and now I remember why
I've been to this restaurant before and now I remember why I never went back. The owner is obnoxious and when asking him a question he acts like he doesn't understand you. The food was overpriced and bland with no flavor. There are Indian restaurants in Diamond Bar that are superior than this one, plus they are kind and provide A+ service. I give Tamarind a grade F!
Be the first to ReplyWould have maybe rated this place higher if we were able to
Would have maybe rated this place higher if we were able to actually sit down and eat or even been turned away in a way that wasn't rude. We arrived an hour and a half before closing expecting a quick dinner and taking the rest to go. Everywhere else we would usually eat in the plaza was crowded or understaffed. We love Pakistani food so we were actually excited.When we got inside, the staff were sitting at the tables. One man stood up and rudely told us they're not doing dine in. I looked around and saw every single table set up for dine in and asked if it is strictly only to go (in case I was misunderstanding). He rudely said to go only. We left and I don't think we'll go back considering other reviews here saying someplace like Trader Joe's is better.
Be the first to ReplyThis Pakistani/Indian restaurant has been a Chino staple
This Pakistani/Indian restaurant has been a Chino staple for many years. It retained its touch -- the flavors were on point during my latest lunch. The paneer tikka masala is godly, with charred tomatoes and a hint of citrus. I also enjoy the karahi goat with spices. As a Pakistani restaurant, they have some beef options on the menu! I will visit Tamarind whenever I am in town.
Be the first to ReplyI was not happy with this restaurant it was way too hot in
I was not happy with this restaurant it was way too hot in there the AC was not running it took them an hour to bring our food and when we all got our food all the veggies were burned that the meat was dry the naan bread was dry this was not quality food I would not recommend this place to anyone and I would never go back again. The cleanliness of the restaurant was not to my standards their attitude very rude and not welcoming at all. Look at the picture.The food was disgusting.
Be the first to ReplyNicest most humble staff ever! Great food, and the best
Nicest most humble staff ever! Great food, and the best service. Truly well deserved 5 stars
Be the first to ReplyBest desi food in Chino, and probably the IE.
Lamb chops, daal (underrated), fish tikka, chicken tikka masala, biryani, and garlic naan (FIRE) are my go to's. I haven't had better lamb chops and garlic naan anywhere else.
Be the first to ReplyFirst, unfriendly.
I understand that the older gentleman who asked me what I wanted, ya...not a welcome greeting, no smile, more like what are you doing here, may have an English communication challenge but come on...try to welcome. Secondly, shortchange me and didn't let me know, just automatically thought he could round up. Thirdly, as others have said really tonotoe based on the marsala but willing to let this slide as the food price was $12. But then, the tornado stomach churn happened 30 minutes later. I'll leave it at that. Try at your own risk...price is decent.
Be the first to ReplyOne of the great tasting Indian food around chino.
I'd come back perhaps once every 2 month's
Be the first to ReplyOur go to Indian food in the area!Dishes we have tried that
Our go to Indian food in the area!Dishes we have tried that have all been really tasty!Mughlai biryani Chicken tikka masalaKeema naan Regular naanEggplant dish Mango lassi We love this place and keep coming back!
Be the first to ReplyI've been coming here for years now and I can't get enough
I've been coming here for years now and I can't get enough of their food. ย The Tikka Marsala has so much flavor with good quality chicken. ย The garlic naan is perfection. ย I also order the aloo Gobi which is cauliflower and potatoes. ย I miss the weekend buffet though now they have a take-out special, I normally just order the plates to share with my family. ย This place is in my top 10 favorite restaurants.
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