TAMARIND

Located in the heart of Poughkeepsie, Tamarind offers a modern approach to Indian cuisine, blending time-honored techniques with contemporary Indian flair.
 

Opened in 2020 and led by Chef Manoj Rana, a Gold Medal winner at the 2015 Culinary Awards in Dubai, with experience in internationally renowned kitchens including the Burj Al Arab in Dubai and The Taj Hotels in India, the restaurant draws from regional traditions across the Indian subcontinent, featuring locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce.
 

Tamarind features two distinct spaces: a relaxed dining room with a warm and comfortable layout and subtle Indian-inspired accents throughout, alongside a lively bar and lounge offering crafted cocktails, fine wines, and top-shelf spirits. Private dining and full-service catering are also available for both on-site and off-site events.
 

Over the past five years, Tamarind has earned widespread recognition for its consistency, quality, and culinary craft. In 2024 and 2025, Tamarind was named Best Indian Restaurant in the Hudson Valley by the Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards.

In 2025, Tamarind was also recognized as Best Vegetarian Restaurant and Best Gluten-Free Restaurant by Hudson Valley Magazine’s Best of the Hudson Valley Awards. The recognition continued in 2026, with Tamarind winning Best Restaurant, Best Gluten-Free Restaurant, and Best Indian Restaurant for the third consecutive year in the Hudson Valley.