Nestled between Beppe and Tamarind on 22nd Street's restaurant row lies the Tamarind Tea House. Owned and operated by Tamarind's team but designed by Surabhi Sahni (she is the much acclaimed pastry chef of Devi and Tulsi). This tiny wonder shares a kitchen with its parent restaurant but other than that the tea house has it's own personality. If you have champagne tastes but a beer pocket (like myself) then this refined little tea house is just the place to escape the searing heat of a summer afternoon. It is also the perfect place to linger over appetiser sized snacks and a selection of wraps which are all paired with many brews from India's tea growing regions.
I walked in not only to escape the tremendous New York summer heat but also to satisfy my craving for some Indian food. In this relaxed, cool and soothing atmosphere, I ordered the Lamb Shollay wrap which comprised of strips of tender lamb marinated in yogurt and spices and served with a mint yogurt dressing. To accompany this most delicious assortment I had some chai from the Nilgiri Hills; a strong black tea from the blue hills of southern India. The presentation of my tea included a tiny plate with an assortment of sugar cubes and a little pot of honey. Sweet.
41-43 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 212.674.7400
So lovely!
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