This week’s Chefs’ Restaurant of the Week is Tamarind, Mayfair, London and courtesy of Great British Chefs
Dominating the high-end Indian cuisine market in London, Tamarind is rightfully recognised for its air of elegance, as much as the fresh and imaginative combinations of flavours produced in the kitchen.
Like many of its competitors, Tamarind, is located in a prime central location – standing out from the slew of Mayfair eateries by its modern design, the wooden-clad frontage concealing a light and formal dining room with touches of design flair and an atmosphere of gold-plated opulence.
Chef Alfred Prasad has long been renowned for his reliance on fish and seafood, although there are plenty of meat dishes and vegetables to be found here. You can try Alfred’s legendary onion bhaji recipe yourself to see its appeal
Although many Indian dishes have become part of the UK’s culinary vernacular, at Tamarind popular dishes are deconstructed into their component parts, highlighting the refinement and simplicity of the ingredients which contribute to the balance of flavours. Many of the dishes revolve around hearty cuts of meat and fish, pulses and potatoes, with an emphasis on the Moghul technique which sees them cooked in a traditional clay oven..
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