TAMARIND

Since opening in Poughkeepsie in 2020, Tamarind has brought the depth and discipline of Indian fine dining to the Hudson Valley without compromise.
 

Chef Manoj's menu reflects decades of training across Northern India, South Indian coastal regions and the Himalayas, where tradition and innovation have always coexisted. Every dish is built with precision: layered spice structures, exact heat application, and respect for ingredients that goes beyond nostalgia.

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The tandoor isn't decoration here - it's philosophy. High heat, controlled char, exact timing. The curries carry weight and balance. The vegetables are treated with the same seriousness as the proteins. The breads are pulled from the oven at the moment they're ready, not before.

The bar follows the same standard. Cocktails built around tamarind, saffron, and black lime. Wines selected to complement spice, not compete with it. A spirit's program that reflects the same attention to craft and balance.
 

Whether you're here for a celebration, a quiet evening, or because you want to experience Indian cuisine at its most considered - Tamarind delivers that without announcement.

This is what serious Indian cooking looks like in the Hudson Valley.