sophisticated indian.. sunday lunch at tamarind, set in a smart & elegant basement space, is exceptional value on the 2 for 1 offer, which can be obtained from their website (£32 for 2). this is refined indian cooking where flavours & spices are balanced & controlled. 3 small starters were offered - we enjoyed the fragrant lamb cutlet & ground duck kebab. favourite dish was vegetables, carefully prepared retaining bite, in an unforgettable sauce of tomato, ginger & honey.
mains were king fish & chicken in sauces that were delicate rather than robust. the naan was properly made - light, airy, charred bits & non-greasy. desserts however, was a bit of an after-thought. some sago pearls in a cardamom cream was over in 2 spoonfuls, and a single scoop of strawberry sorbet (in december?) made this felt more like a pre-dessert.
service was relaxed and non-obtrusive. overall, we enjoyed the meal but wouldn't go as far as saying the food was outstanding, bearing in mind it has 1 michelin star... perhaps the wow factor is in the ala carte. for those looking for a buzz, the dining room was only about a third full for sunday lunch, so may lack some excitement.