Basil beef excellent, other dishes also very good - pad Thai, clay pot dishes.
brenda faulds
It was bad.. I went there for Londonlicious on Thursday Jan 16 it was a a waste of money. I had the mango salad with shrimp it was just mangos and shrimp with a bit of spice it was not a salad I have had many mango salads, no real elements or the salad just spicy mango no red pepper or fennel or any other texture or flavour. This is the worst of the bunch the chicken curry rice was a bag of frozen vegetables with some 2 day old rice that had just curry in it and no real flavour or good texture just kinda sticky and boring felt like I was eating leftovers. The crème brûlée was ok still could of been crisper on top. It was more like pudding with a bit of a sugar crust. I do not recommend this place at all. Go elsewhere.
Kay Reif
Service was friendly but it took a while to get our food with only two other tables present. I ordered a vegan dish and found a piece of chicken in it. Makes me worry about the cross contamination that takes place in the kitchen. I brought this up to the waiter, who apologized but nothing further was done. I dont enjoy making a big deal at restaurants but I would have appreciated further acknowledgement. Either way, tried it once and won't be back.
Amanda Gardiner
Probably the worst pad Thai I’ve ever had. Mushy over cooked all broken up noodles. Really lacking in flavour.
Graham Wood
We enjoyed our evening at Tamarine with our friends from Toronto, food was great.
tammy williams
The food was pretty good but I was not very happy with my service. We had reservations there for my birthday and when we were being seated I asked for a booth as the area was much more romantic and I was with my bf. The young man seating me told me that they were all reserved and sat us at the front by the door. While we were waiting for food I overheard a lady walk in off the street without a reservation and ask if they had any openings. The person at the door who was different than they guy who sat us told her yes and walked her back and sat her in one of the booths. It’s too bad because I really like Thai food but can not see myself going back there because of this.
Rosa Ho
Staff: 3 - courteous but quite slow and inattentive due to being understaffed
Henry Daniels
I ordered the BBQ Vermicelli Delight. I think its description speaks for itself - seasoned BBQ pork, crispy spring roll and tiger shrimp skewer over vermicelli, cucumber, and sprouts; garnished with pickled carrot, mint and peanuts and served with chili-lime fish sauce. The combination of flavours provided for a light yet filling meal. I especially loved the spring roll and peanuts mixed in. I would definitely recommend this dish.
Sara
Great atmosphere, great service, and great food! The waiter was constantly checking in on us, and the owner was making the rounds to ensure the satisfaction of all customers. The pineapple chicken and pho chicken soup was delicious! I would definitely go back!
Mike S.
Very friendly service and great Vietnamese food. Being from Toronto it was a pleasant surprise to find Tamarine in London. Highly recommend it.
Food is amazing. Wait staff are quick and courteous. Owner almost always checks on you prior to ordering to make sure you know what you want and perhaps suggest something you might not have thought to order. Also touches base to see how your meal was. Never been disappointed.
Dianne Fleming
Excellent menu and service. Very classy decor and food was amazing. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free entrees. Will definitely go back.
John S
We arrived after lunch to an empty restaurant. Hmmm. Ordered lunch however and it was great. Definitely a go to again place.
Michaela R
Mango salad and long bean curry both delicious. Perfect portions. Not your typical curry - so much thought has gone into each ingredient. Huge vegetarian selection. The owner, Long, has a contagiously kind presence and so much passion for (and knowledge of) food. If you're lucky enough to go on a night when his wife's homemade French macarons are being offered - treat yourself! Everyone at my table of 5 raved about all of their food, and we each had a cocktail, app, main, and dessert. Impressive. This is my new go-to.
Katherine Hogan
Best restaurant I've been to in years. Since they closed the Only on King I've been looking for my new favorite restaurant. This weekend I found it at Tamarine. We went with a group of 5 people and everyone ordered an appetizer, entree and dessert. All the food was delicious, particularly the Avocado rolls, mango salad and mochaccino crisp. The service was also great! I'm already planning my next visit and recommending it to all my friends.
Basil beef excellent, other dishes also very good - pad Thai, clay pot dishes.
It was bad.. I went there for Londonlicious on Thursday Jan 16 it was a a waste of money. I had the mango salad with shrimp it was just mangos and shrimp with a bit of spice it was not a salad I have had many mango salads, no real elements or the salad just spicy mango no red pepper or fennel or any other texture or flavour. This is the worst of the bunch the chicken curry rice was a bag of frozen vegetables with some 2 day old rice that had just curry in it and no real flavour or good texture just kinda sticky and boring felt like I was eating leftovers. The crème brûlée was ok still could of been crisper on top. It was more like pudding with a bit of a sugar crust. I do not recommend this place at all. Go elsewhere.
Service was friendly but it took a while to get our food with only two other tables present. I ordered a vegan dish and found a piece of chicken in it. Makes me worry about the cross contamination that takes place in the kitchen. I brought this up to the waiter, who apologized but nothing further was done. I dont enjoy making a big deal at restaurants but I would have appreciated further acknowledgement. Either way, tried it once and won't be back.
Probably the worst pad Thai I’ve ever had. Mushy over cooked all broken up noodles. Really lacking in flavour.
We enjoyed our evening at Tamarine with our friends from Toronto, food was great.
The food was pretty good but I was not very happy with my service. We had reservations there for my birthday and when we were being seated I asked for a booth as the area was much more romantic and I was with my bf. The young man seating me told me that they were all reserved and sat us at the front by the door. While we were waiting for food I overheard a lady walk in off the street without a reservation and ask if they had any openings. The person at the door who was different than they guy who sat us told her yes and walked her back and sat her in one of the booths. It’s too bad because I really like Thai food but can not see myself going back there because of this.
Staff: 3 - courteous but quite slow and inattentive due to being understaffed
I ordered the BBQ Vermicelli Delight. I think its description speaks for itself - seasoned BBQ pork, crispy spring roll and tiger shrimp skewer over vermicelli, cucumber, and sprouts; garnished with pickled carrot, mint and peanuts and served with chili-lime fish sauce. The combination of flavours provided for a light yet filling meal. I especially loved the spring roll and peanuts mixed in. I would definitely recommend this dish.
Great atmosphere, great service, and great food! The waiter was constantly checking in on us, and the owner was making the rounds to ensure the satisfaction of all customers. The pineapple chicken and pho chicken soup was delicious! I would definitely go back!
Very friendly service and great Vietnamese food. Being from Toronto it was a pleasant surprise to find Tamarine in London. Highly recommend it.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is amazing. Wait staff are quick and courteous. Owner almost always checks on you prior to ordering to make sure you know what you want and perhaps suggest something you might not have thought to order. Also touches base to see how your meal was. Never been disappointed.
Excellent menu and service. Very classy decor and food was amazing. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free entrees. Will definitely go back.
We arrived after lunch to an empty restaurant. Hmmm. Ordered lunch however and it was great. Definitely a go to again place.
Mango salad and long bean curry both delicious. Perfect portions. Not your typical curry - so much thought has gone into each ingredient. Huge vegetarian selection. The owner, Long, has a contagiously kind presence and so much passion for (and knowledge of) food. If you're lucky enough to go on a night when his wife's homemade French macarons are being offered - treat yourself! Everyone at my table of 5 raved about all of their food, and we each had a cocktail, app, main, and dessert. Impressive. This is my new go-to.
Best restaurant I've been to in years. Since they closed the Only on King I've been looking for my new favorite restaurant. This weekend I found it at Tamarine. We went with a group of 5 people and everyone ordered an appetizer, entree and dessert. All the food was delicious, particularly the Avocado rolls, mango salad and mochaccino crisp. The service was also great! I'm already planning my next visit and recommending it to all my friends.