Tamarind Open for Lunch on a few Days?

[jegoodman]

Last year the Tamarind on Eurodam was open a few days of the sailing for a complimentary lunch. Does anyone know if this is still the case or if they've eliminated this perk?

[catl331]

AFAIK the Tamarind is no longer open for lunch on any ship, on any day. :(

Edited September 20, 2016 by catl331

[jegoodman]

Thanks... somehow I thought that would be the answer.

[AtlantaCruiser72]

It's a shame they have discontinued this - Tamarind lunch was a highlight of sailing on the Eurodam for me. Simple, unique, and delicious menu. Quiet atmosphere, great view and lovely service. It is an option I would have gladly paid for, but the fact that it was complimentary was a nice touch.

 

I hope they get enough feedback that people would like it brought back that they will rethink this decision :rolleyes:

[RuthC]

I hope they get enough feedback that people would like it brought back that they will rethink this decision :rolleyes:

On my Nieuw Amsterdam cruise, the Tamarind staff was reassigned to the Lido at lunchtime. They provided the service levels that created a faster, smoother, better atmosphere down there. The tables were cleaned off rapidly, drinks were brought to the table, and things generally ran nicely.

If there was any feedback at all, I expect it was that the trade-off was worth it for so many more people.

[AtlantaCruiser72]

On my Nieuw Amsterdam cruise, the Tamarind staff was reassigned to the Lido at lunchtime. They provided the service levels that created a faster, smoother, better atmosphere down there. The tables were cleaned off rapidly, drinks were brought to the table, and things generally ran nicely.

If there was any feedback at all, I expect it was that the trade-off was worth it for so many more people.

 

That is a fairly good trade-off :D Especially as HAL really do a great job in the Lido, one of the better shipboard buffets I've every experienced.

 

I'd still like a lunch option in Tamarind though - I'm greedy that way - LOL :o

[Mary Ellen]

On the Nieuw Amsterdam last fall, the only lunch offerings from Tamarind were several Bento Box options. There was a small charge and only available thru Room Service.

[Btimmer]

Even if there is no Tamarind lunch offering, be sure to enjoy at least one Tamarind dinner. We've done the dinners on the Koningsdam, Eurodam, and Nieuw Amsterdam. It's our favorite speciality restaurant, and on the Christening Cruise on the Koningsdam we ate 3 dinners there.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We tried the Tamarind once for lunch several years ago. The menu was the same every day. It is a set menu -- no choices.

 

But sadly they were running out of items and we didn't get all the spring rolls, etc. as promised.

 

DH went away hungry.

 

I do feel sorry for those of you who liked it and now it is gone.

[jegoodman]

It really is a shame it's not offered anymore. It was a great Ambassador for signing up to go for their dinner. In fact, the lunch hooked us in to going twice for dinner!!

Edited September 21, 2016 by jegoodman