tamatanga Reviews Summary

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "Beautiful lighting with enough lights to see where you are sitting and eating."
• "Walking into Tamatanga, you're immediately enveloped by a lively, bustling atmosphere that beautifully mirrors the vibrant street life of India."
• "The ambiance was inviting, with warm, earthy tones and tasteful decor."
• "Cosy, stylish ambience."
• "The decor is a charming mix of rustic and modern touches, with colourful murals and lanterns adding to the playful yet cozy ambience."

Cons:

• "Tables are too close to each other."
• "We were sat by the air conditioner and I asked 3 times for them to turn off or down as it was freezing."
• "If you are claustrophobic like me and you don't like crowded places, I don't recommend you to go there on a weekend day."
• "The only thing I'm not keen on is having to put a £50 bond down to secure a booking (non-negotiable)."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "Cordie is the main person serving all three of us, complement goes to her for being very attentive."
• "Service was good overall, I’ve had a mixed experience in the past but went in the holidays, lots of new staff, mainly school and college peeps, friendly experience overall."
• "I have seen all servers do their job retrospectively unlike some places they chat nonchalantly."
• "The staff was exceptional, being nice and friendly throughout the entire visit, making me feel well taken care of."
• "The staff is attentive, friendly, and eager to help, making you feel at home."

Cons:

• "And their ‘it’ll come out when it is ready’ policy is a cheap cop out for not having an organised kitchen."
• "We were a group of 15 diners, a professional and relaxed bunch looking forward to great food, drinks and company. This we'd achieved to a good degree."
• "Food also came out extremely fast which is not a good sign."
• "However, on this occasion the the whole experience felt rushed...if you are looking for a relaxed sit-down meal, this is no longer the place."
• "The only way around this is for you to order you starts first and then order your mains once you have finished your starters."

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "I had lamb briyanis, which I have eaten a lot of places and this place rank first among all."
• "The food at Tamatanga is a tribute to the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine, with each dish telling a story of the different regions of the country."
• "Best Indian food in town. No need to look for an alternative."
• "I had an amazing dining experience at this Indian restaurant! The food was delicious, offering a delightful blend of flavors that satisfied my taste buds."
• "The food is always amazing with great portions and always have amazing service."

Cons:

• "The onion bhajis were like Tesco coleslaw deep fried and raw. It had zero taste."
• "The butter chicken was fairly bland and the railway lamb was just a chilli paste mixed in with curry sauce."
• "The biggest disappointment was Paneer butter masala curry. Somehow the genuineness of taste was lost."
• "We felt rushed from the moment we entered, constantly standing over you rushing you to order, and then they're constantly hovering prompting you to finish you food and get out."
• "The food was below average, it was as if the meat was cooked separately to the sauce and just added together."