Definitely my favorite Thai restaurant in Ithaca. Always fast, delicious, and good portions! I recommend calling in orders for pick up. My favorite is the chicken pad see ew 🤤

The food was good but that’s where the 2 stars go. I have never experienced such attitude before from takeout.I ordered the food on the phone and was early so when I walked up to a narrow door to pay first, ready to be waiting. When I got there, the door was blocked and two credit card receipts were taped on the table. Thinking it’s probably someone who picked up, signed and left, I didn’t think too much of it. The lady took my $62+ cash payment. Since I was early, I went back to the car to wait. Later when I walked back up to the narrow entrance, one of the same receipts was still at the table where the entrance door was blocked so I told her “you should probably take this”, and her response was, “Nobody cares, only people who don’t want to tip cares.” As I’m ready to leave, I see the other signed credit card receipt on the floor. I guess they don’t care about people’s privacy. They should be upfront with their mandatory takeout gratuity instead of taping two sample receipts with tips and signed credit slip on the table. Their tactic to guilt trip people into takeout tipping is terrible. I was so upset with her nasty comment that I’m not going back again.

Ordered Panang Curry and Spicy Basil. Food was quick, fresh, and absolutely delicious.

My personal opinion that this is the best Thai in Ithaca. I have tried the spring rolls. Chicken pad Thai. Orange chicken. Shrimp pad. Chicken fried rice. All have been excellent.I suggest ordering ahead to avoid the wait of their busy times.

Good food, but worst front desk staff. You make an order online and when it is not there more than an hour later, you call to check, and the rude person who answers says they will not check on your order and to just wait. They are too busy to check the order, but spend multiple minutes on the phone with me saying they will not check my order 🤷🏾‍♂️ please improve your customer service.

I normally never write reviews on Google or anywhere else, but I made myself write this because Im convinced this place never misses. Ive ordered their Pad Thai, their yellow curry, spring rolls, and gyoza over the course of a few orders and it was all incredibly delicious. Definitely my fave Thai takeout in Ithaca and anywhere.

Dont let the looks from the outside deceive you! We werent sure what to think when we pulled up in the parking lot, but Im glad we gave it a try.The food was great and it didnt take long for them to prepare everything. My only complaint was that the meat rolls were a little soggy, but thats probably my fault for waiting until I got back to the hotel to start eating.

We ordered food fromThis restaurant on our fencing visit to Ithaca and loved every item . Starters , main course everything was just so awesome and yummm . Right level of spice and tasty . I will recommend this restaurant to everyone . We ordered spring roll , momos and fried rice

Ive enjoyed Tamarind did in the past, but tonight was not good. The flavors were weak and despite asking for medium spice, it seemed like no spice. I asked for extra vegetables in my curry, but didnt get any. The veggies didnt stand out and the rice was a little mushy.Im a big fan of Thai food and usually look forward to ordering again, but not tonight.

Ordered the Bulgogi and I swear the beef was the same low quality beef you’d get in frozen chipped beef bought by the ton to make cheesesteaks. And the sauce, I think, was out of a jar from Wegmans. Very disappointed. Won’t go back.

You know I really like the food here, but waiting for your take out 40 minutes after it was supposed to be ready and standing in a line that wraps all the way around the building to pick it up is ridiculous. They really need to make their pick up more efficient. The picture is taken from being the building and there are two more people behind me.

Excellent food! Dont let the condition of the outside fool you. This restaurant is a gem! Tables are small, but comfortable atmosphere.The vegetables and proteins were delicately prepared and presented so nicely. We especially loved the complex but perfectly prepared curries.They dont use msg, are accommodating for different dietary needs, and you can order your spicy dish to be prepared on a spicy scale of 1-5.

Consistently delicious food, great variety and the nicest hostess ever.Note: dining room is closed. Open for takeout only. Call and order ahead of time. Dont order online

Always great tasting and friendly service.

Been wanting to try the food from here for a while and tonight since I’m at a hotel I finally ordered. I got the spring rolls and chicken pad Thai. It was outstanding!! The stand out for me was definitely the spring rolls, I took my first bite with that amazing sauce and I got chills it was SO delicious!!! I will definitely order from here again and look forward to trying some different items.

This is our favorite restaurant in Ithaca. We make it a point to eat here at least once each visit to town. Small interior but worth it. We picked up takeout this last visit as dining room is closed, but food was packed well and still delicious.

This is hands down the best Thai place in Ithaca, and might I dare to say NY state! Both my Thai friends have confirmed this as well, so its definetly legit. The Pad See Ew and spring rolls are my favorites!

Delicious food! Dont let the bad reviews steer you away from trying. Everything Ive had here is excellent. Nunu is the best server!

We got carry out but it was delicious. Staff was very friendly

Enjoyed the food, service was friendly. Prices are fair.

Horrible customer service. I have been waiting an hour and a half for my order, my driver has been the restaurant waiting for 30 minutes. They told my driver that they are too busy to deal with DoorDash right now. When I called I only asked how long it would be to which they responded “I don’t know and I’m not going to ask because the cooks will feel pressured.” My order is already paid for!!!

CALL TO ORDER — when you google search this restaurant, it looks like they have a website but it’s actually not their website. When you order through that site, it charges the restaurant a large fee. Make sure to call them directly to order your food!I got the Tom kha soup which was decent, and my friend liked his Kai qua noodles a lot. The roti was good too.

We decided try Tamarind for lunch today as we’ve heard a lot of good things about them. Most of or order was good, but one item was incorrect.Their Kai Qua says it comes with chicken and squid but when you order online you have to pick a protein and there is no chicken and squid option. So, we picked chicken since it already comes with chicken and squid thinking this was an extra protein. Well we picked up the order and it only had chicken in it.We called to ask if the item could be remade to have chicken and squid as stated on their menu and were told that we picked chicken, so we only get chicken which to me means there’s no way to actually order the dish as specified on their menu.We asked why then their menu was worded the way that it is and were told that they don’t have control over the menu as it’s not theirs. When I asked what she meant since their website links directly to this online ordering site I was told that they don’t have a website (they totally do) and that these third-party sites like the one they directly link you to aren’t their responsibility.When I asked to speak to a manager I was given a long talk about buying shoes or t-shirts and how you don’t complain to the brand if there’s an issue with the product you bought from a store which is true, however it has literally nothing to do with this situation as the online ordering site is someone they’re in business with to act as their online storefront.All in all, while some of our food was good the experience isn’t worth it. I’d advise anyone that will listen to steer clear of this place unless you’d like an incorrect explanation of e-commerce with your incorrect order.

They forgot to cook my order so it was pretty late. But on the bright side they refunded me half the price without me even asking or complaining

Great thai food here

Chicken pad Thai was excellent! The guy working was very friendly as well. Would eat there again!

Get food from here at least once a week and its usually very good. Tonight the food was horrible. I tried to reach out directly but they dont have a website (which is annoying, its 2020) and when I called the line was busy. Very disappointed ☹️

I am very fond of this restaurant. They have great soups and desserts and excellently priced lunch specials. The food is always very attractively presented. The service is always veey pleasant and they often have jazz playing. I wish their portion sizes were a bit larger as that sometimes makes me go for Taste of Thai Express instead. However, Tamarind has more variety and genuinely good desserts. The Taro balls in coconut milk and the black beans in tapioca pudding are great. I also loved their garlic pepper fish.

Amazing food, definitely gonna come again!

Tamarind is my favorite restaurant in Ithaca. The Thai food is excellent and I always take anyone visiting me in Ithaca to this restaurant first. I have ordered a lot of takeout during the quarantine shutdown and the delivery ordering process is easy.

Super friendly, fast, cheap, good food

The food is delicious (big fan of the pad khing), prices are great, and the people are friendly. Thats as good as it gets!

I really want to leave a 5-star review. I love Tamarind, we get curry from here once a month for the past 2 years. I havent left a review until now, but after today, i felt it was necessary. THE GUY RUNNING THE REGISTER IN CHARGE OF TAKEOUT IS HORRIBLE!! Our food has always been great. When we get a table, the service is great. But every single time i order takeout, it takes longer to get my food than it would if i got a table and waited for it to be cooked. I waited 20 minutes today to pick up my take-out. The second i walked in, i saw my food already in a bag, waiting to be picked up. There was only one order ahead of me, but the guy who works there took 15 minutes to prepare 2 coffees(or teas, either way, should have taken 30 seconds max) to go. I had to eventually pull a young waitress aside and ask if i could pay her, and 30 seconds later I was in the car with my food.I say this because i love your restaurant and want your business to do better: FIRE that guy. I was so close to walking out and getting dinner elsewhere, even though i know how amazing your food is, because of him.

Exceptional in every sense.Both the service and the food are, without a doubt, the best and most authentic available in Ithaca.Dont let the exterior of the place fool you, the interior is warmly decorated and comfortable.Nunu makes one feel as though they are dining in her own personal home, and although they were quite busy, it was as though we were the only ones there.A must-do while here in lovely and eclectic Ithaca.P.S. Try the duck in whatever dish you wish. Its moist, crispy, and out of this world!!

Really good but inconsistent. Ordered the same exact dish twice, the first time it was absolutely delicious and the second time I genuinely think they forgot to add key spices/ingredients to the dish. Not sure what to think!

Best thai in Ithaca. Hands down.

Were not from the area and decided to come here bc of the reviews but we were disappointed. Tom Yum soup was very bland and had way too much onion. Curry was ok but the potatoes inside were a bit raw, the Pad See Ew was very good. Wouldnt come back though.

Ordered pad Thai with chicken and was the best I’ve ever had! Gyoza and spring rolls were also 🔥 with great sauces! Highly recommend

Small cozy homey place with outstanding staff and service. The food is divine. Doesnt matter what you order, it will be both watering good. Prices are equal to the market. And the food is worth it. Spice level is good. From mild to hot. Any way you want it. Clean. Bathrooms also clean.

Delicious Thai food. Great service. Food is fresh and cooked to perfection. The Pad Ped is so scrumptious that I just cant recommend it enough. Desserts are yummy too! You wont be disappointed.

Enthusiastically confirming that the staff are outstanding! I was with a large party (7) on Friday night of Cornells graduation weekend (so all the restaurants within Ithaca vicinity were fully saturated with hungry patrons) and we were looking to celebrate my friends birthday. we were seated just before the kitchen was scheduled to close and our orders were taken swiftly, but we never felt rushed to leave. I was particularly floored that they gave us dessert on the house for my friend!

Great Asian food! The place is nice and curated, beautifully decorated. The plates are simple but with a great taste. Loved the curry! Definitely will come again. Decently priced.

So good!

The curry there is really nice.

Pad see ew, pad thai, and red curry are all really great! Theyve gotten my order wrong a couple times but its always good anyways and its a good way to try new things

Great food: check.Quick service: check.Clean restaurant: check.Reasonably priced: check.Relaxing, quiet, casual atmosphere: check.Great service... not this time.This is the second time we had an issue with service. The first time, many months back, we made a reservation, and while they acknowledged it, they didnt honor it. So we just left. Tonight we decided to give it another try. Our waitress wasnt outright mean, but cold and somewhat rude at points. She was very nice with other customers, whom she seemed to know from previous visits. We asked another young lady, I think a hostess, about her and told her what we were experiencing. She apologized several times for it. So that is the one star that is missing. However, it certainly wasnt bad enough to stop us from going back. The food alone was worth it. I still recommend the restaurant.

Cant believe it took me until today to try their food. Excellent! Very busy, but the food was hot and tasty. Thank you!

Ive been driving by Tamarind for 3 years now and finally stopped in about a month ago for lunch. I meant to write this review then, but the food still haunts my daydreams.I had the Spring rolls and the Pad Thai (beef, spicy). I am a creature of habit and pretty much order these exact dishes at every Thai restaurant I visit, but these were hands down the best versions Ive experienced.The house salad came out first and the dressing was a warm peanut dressing that was melt in your mouth, lick the bowl if no one is watching good.The spring rolls came with two sauces, and if I had more room in my gut I would have ordered two sets of spring rolls just so I could finish both sauces. Oh my yum.The Beef Pad Thai was perfect. Not dry, not overly spicy, the rich flavors of lime, fish sauce, chili, and peanut were stars of the show.If I lived in Ithaca, I would eat here once a week. 100%. Adopt me.

While I didnt think much of the restaurant from the outside, I was quick to realize the comfortable atmosphere upon walking in. I ordered fresh rolls (similar to Vietnamese spring rolls), and chicken satay, both of which were delicious and came with savory peanut sauce. The spicy basil chicken a la carte dish I ordered was also very flavorful. I would definitely come again, as this place rivals some other local Asian restaurants.

Definitely really like this place. When I first went it looked like a little house so I was confused but inside it looks like a full very homey restaurant. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I enjoy ordering Pad Thai and it tastes great every time. This is probably my go to Thai place in Ithaca. Would recommend.

Food was wonderful. Best tom kha soup Ive had - it was spicier and creamier than others Ive had. Nice atmosphere here. Great choice for a casual but romantic meal.

This restaurant has a lot of different types of Asian foods including Japanese, Chinese, and of course Thai! I absolutely love this restaurant. It is not only delicious, but it also has a great interior design that makes it seem really fancy but it still keeps the prices of regular scale restaurants. Here you can get a delicious meal and Thai iced tea for 10-15$. I think that’s pretty great for eating out at a restaurant. The location of it is a bit bizarre which makes it kinda hard to get to. If your driving it’s easier to go through downtown rather than the highway. Either way, though, it’s worth it!

Been coming here for years and its the best thai food place in ithaca in my opinion. The pangang curry is absolutely amazing and I love the dumplings also.

Great service, food quality and taste. There was a little wait time after we ordered the food. Other than that its a really nice little restaurant. The taste of the food is really good.

We love Tamarind. Their curries are great, their desserts are divine, and we often eat them out of their fresh rolls (the kids love them too, tofu or shrimp). The flavor of their tom kha soup - coconut and lemongrass - well, we get that every time, too. I appreciate that they have vegetarian versions of pretty much everything. They are a bit slow, so take that into consideration when you schedule a visit. So worth it, though.

Tasty take out!

Amazing Thai Curry! Excellent taste and service. Highly recommend to anyone looking for some authentic Thai cuisine in Ithaca region.

We ordered delivery so cant speak to the dine-in experience... but our food was mediocre (Ive had much better in Ithaca) and 45 minutes later than the estimate. People were nice though, and this is based on just one experience.

I was not impressed with the food. Too spicy. If you like it spicy, it may be your kind if place

Ate here for lunch yesterday. I ordered BBQ duck for takeout and was disappointed — it was duck boiled in chicken stock over little cabbages. Also, the Pad Thai was one-note and bland.

Don’t let the semi rundown exterior throw you off. This place is amazing. The staff is super nice and the food was great. We found another favorite place to go In Ithaca.

This Thai restaurant was amazing!!!! Honestly, the exterior had me ready to reconsider but once we walked inside, it had a very warm feeling to it. We had fresh shrimp rolls for apps and they were great!! For the entrée we had orange chicken and green chicken curry. Both were amazing!! You’ll love this place.

Always pleased with the quality of the food and the service with a smile received at Tamarind. Perhaps a claim to being the best Thai food in Ithaca is somewhat subjective--but you will find plenty of people who hold Tamarind up as an exemplar of the region. The restaurant itself is quite small and quaint, but it has a more upscale atmosphere than some place like Taste of Thai, whose food I dont personally care for either. The Tamarind staff really makes a difference with their attitude and practice of making you feel like a valued customer.

Food not as described. No cashews, raisins, and carrots in the pineapple fried rice!!!

Excellent food but really terrible experiences with delivery and communication. It’s too bad because I have really liked their food but will likely not order again.

I personally think this is the best Thai food in Ithaca. Very friendly service. It is an intimate setting, so if you want to bring a large boisterous group out you will probably want to go elsewhere. The wait staff is highly attentive and friendly!

Super nice owner. Came here in my birthday and received a special dish! Highly recommended

The Pad Thai was the best weve ever had and the Panang was amazing too! The food and service were great!! After getting the food to go, we were heading out on a 6 hour drive back home. They went out of there way to make sure we had what we needed. Well definitely be back.

Food is too greasy.

The food is always delicious here, my friends and I absolutely love to come for dinner. However, expect to spend some time in the restaurant as service can be a bit slow. But its worth the wait! The desserts are to die for too!

I was in Ithaca with my wife and two daughters that wanted Thai food. We were directed to this small place. The atmosphere is very nice, the service was outstanding and warm.Every thing we ordered hit its mark to preffection. I will be coming back and hope it will keep the same level for years.

Great find. Helpful staff who helped explain the dishes. reasonable prices.

Authentic as it gets. I had the green papaya salad, and it was SO incredible. Crunchy, left me feeling very healthy and satisfied. My friends got other stuff that smelled incredible. Decent price. We had 10+ for less than $150.

I eat here often. The food is always good. Many great appetizers with the meat rolls a big favorite. The duck dishes, eggplant, and pad thai are also excellent. Its not fancy but the great food, staff, and prices keep me coming back

Amazing food for great value!! Was stuffed. They have authentic food and vegetarian/vegan options as well. I recommend anything with tofu. Customer service was 11/10, server was so kind!

Excellent food, courteous service. One of the best Thai restaurants I have been to in a long time. I highly recommend this place and look forward to our next trip to Ithaca.

We stopped randomly while we were in town before a concert and loved it! Delicious food and fair prices... you cant go wrong.

Unexpectedly great food - I hadnt heard of it before but Saigon kitchen was closed. I thought they were just as good! Excellent taste and really satisfying as comfort food.

Would be better if they didnt use fish sauce in everything. Then vegans would actually appreciate.

Red curry 3/5 heat was great. Fresh not too oilly. Place makes good food.

Do not order using Google. The time estimate is incorrect and we were waiting in the parking lot for 30 minutes or so and we still did not know when we would be getting our order.

Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price. Dont let the outside fool you, the inside is quaint and sophisticated! I personally recommend any of the curries.

Sketchy looking on the outside, nice on the inside. Dont let the buildings exterior fool you, this place makes quality food. Their dining room is clean, and their service is excellent. Best Thai food in Ithaca, in my opinion.

Very cramped place with no air conditioning. The restaurant was super warm. The food is average if you are a vegetarian

Great food in town at reasonable price! Yes some of the servant...lets say should love their job some more =). Yet a top choice in town

Favorite Thai food in Ithaca!

Wonderful Thai food and surprisingly enough veg options. The dessert was flavourful too.One less star as the capsicum has a label still on it in the curry- buck up guys- not expected from a restaurant in a first world country!

Service was a little slow food was absolutely fantastic

I really appreciated the attention and the food was great. Wonderful place. It looks kind of shady from outside but the atmosphere is great once you come inside. Fantastic experience.

Always excellent food. Nice atmosphere except quite warm- not sure if they dont have AC or just hadnt turned it on yet?

The food was disappointing to say the least. The air conditioning doesn’t work well and the bathroom was filthy. We do not recommend

My group and I had various appetizers and curry entrees for dinner. All were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Thai curry and very friendly and professional service.

I enjoyed all of the food that I ordered, but my friends and I came during busy hours so I needed to wait for quite a while for the meal. Overall I think this place is a really nice place to get some tasty Asian dish.

I always love the chicken satay. The people there are nice, and the atmosphere is nice. Looking forward to taking my date there sometime soon

Great food, service and prices!

Host was patient and polite even when dealing with some really rude customers. Food was great and came out quick. Will go back when in town.

First time in this little gem. Had a delicious lunch that was served quickly, looked appealing, smelled wonderful, tasted great and was very reasonably priced. The service was flawless. I will be back again.

Been my go to favorite restaurant in Ithaca. Best pad Thai around town. They also make a great Tom kha soup! Definitely should tryAwesome value for money

Tasty dishes, good service. The Thai coconut custard was particularly good, as it wasnt too sweet, but very satisfying. My husband really liked the massaman curry, and I enjoyed the Thai spicy noodles (but regret not asking for it to be more spicy).

Nice little place. One of my go-tos for quick thai lunch at a very reasonable price.