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Tamarind Flavor of India

Restaurant Indian restaurant

This bright, bi-level branch of a small chain serves South Indian fare in a converted vintage house.


Address

257 N Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Website

www.smorefood.com

Contact

(412) 605-0500

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Rajeev T. 5 years ago on Google
    This place was a pleasant surprise. We were welcomed in by very friendly hosts. It is relatively small but the array of foods were amazing. Very fresh and unique choice of dishes, different from the typical American-Eastern Indian restaurant buffet selections. Love the tastes of everything. Great mutton curry. Breads were fresh and soft. We could not stop eating. Prices were fair. I think Indians are tough customers to please because most of us are used to our mother's cooking. So restaurants have hard time competing with our high standards but I think this place really stood out in terms of freshness and flavors. And unforgettably friendly hosts made the visit memorable...
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DIPIKA M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a really nice Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh. The ambiance is pleasant. Remains very busy (went on Friday night). The staff are courteous though a little slow. Ordered Masala dosa.. coconut chutney can be improved, otherwise superb.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manjari D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food Edit: the service has gone downhill. Extremely poor treatment since two years. Food quality fallen as usual. Repeatedly delivers wrong order. Not worth it anymore. Disappointed Edit: (2021) Tried this again after a long time. Service has improved a lot. There were three servers (all new). Extremely fast, attentive and also very polite. Totally opposite of my previous three experiences. Also, the food is now a lot better and tastes exactly as advertised. No more items drizzled in tomato ketchup.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gaurav J. 8 months ago on Google
    good flavors and nicely made dosa - garlic naan is up to par for all indians and chols bhatura are great

  • 4/5 Anthony T. 11 months ago on Google
    Had the chicken biryani which tasted great, and they have promotions on certain night which I happened to be there for. Service was a little lacking as it took a bit to get their attention whenever we needed something, and the tables feel a little dirty as others have said. The food I had was pretty good though with generous portions!

  • 4/5 Dhaval L. 7 months ago on Google
    If you are looking for a good south Indian restaurant, you might want to try out this place. The food is authentic and delicious, with a variety of dishes to choose from. The service is fast and friendly, and the staff are always ready to help you with your order. The restaurant is located in an old building that has a lot of character and charm. However, it may also need some maintenance and cleaning, as some parts of the interior look worn out and dusty. But don't let that deter you from enjoying the food, which will make you feel like you are at home.

  • 5/5 Shunshunnn L. 1 year ago on Google
    I recommend Lamb Korma if you like spicy food and looking for something truly spicy (you also can choose spicy levels). Be prepared the rice pudding is hot if you want to try that. Lamb curry is also tasty, but I hope they offer more rice with the plate instead of charging 4 dollars for an extra plate of rice. Highly recommend their garlic naan! Very fresh, well made and delicious!

  • 5/5 A V (. 1 year ago on Google
    EXCELLENT AUTHENTIC INDIAN in a 2-storey house setting. Pleasant atmosphere. Amiable staff. The menu is shortish and navigable, many of the listing are not common found in the very long menus of most Indian eateries in America. My recommendations: 1. Any of Dosas—thin crepes served with chutneys, masalasand Sam bar 2. Special breads: the Poori or Baatura served with chickpeas curry,come hot off the griddle 👍👍👍 3. Pepper Fry with either lamb or goat: 🤩🤩🤩Sumptuous unique dry curry 4. Baingan Bharta: fantastic charred aroma, also a dry curry that one tastes the natural sweet-pungent (aubergine) taste of eggplant 👏👏👏 It’s worth a planned another visit


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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