Will HAL ever have a pop up Tamarind ?

[scubacruiserx2]

In the spirit of CO and Rudi's pop up being fleet wide , why not have a Tamarind once or twice each cruise ? It would enhance the cruise experience and probably generate a positive cash flow for the cruise line . It's our second favorite place to eat behind the Pinnacle . Here's the menu before the meal . .

 

 

 

 

[freestyling]

The PG on the Volendam for the Asia Explorer cruise in 2018 offered a Taste of Tamarind menu. It consisted of approx. 4 apps and 4 mains. I believe it was one main per element. No sushi / sashimi. Even though is was limited it Was very good and a nice addition to PG menu. 

[3rdGenCunarder]

1 hour ago, freestyling said:

The PG on the Volendam for the Asia Explorer cruise in 2018 offered a Taste of Tamarind menu. It consisted of approx. 4 apps and 4 mains. I believe it was one main per element. No sushi / sashimi. Even though is was limited it Was very good and a nice addition to PG menu. 

 

I think it would have to be a limited menu like what you describe. Tamarind has its own kitchen. I think PG shares space with the MDR kitchen and there may not be enough room to prepare the many different dishes on the main menu.

 

[scubacruiserx2]

1 hour ago, freestyling said:

The PG on the Volendam for the Asia Explorer cruise in 2018 offered a Taste of Tamarind menu. It consisted of approx. 4 apps and 4 mains. I believe it was one main per element. No sushi / sashimi. Even though is was limited it Was very good and a nice addition to PG menu. 

 

Thanks, that sounds great , was it well attended ?

[scubacruiserx2]

1 minute ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

I think it would have to be a limited menu like what you describe. Tamarind has its own kitchen. I think PG shares space with the MDR kitchen and there may not be enough room to prepare the many different dishes on the main menu.

 

 

Perhaps if they feature some dishes one time and others the next time to see what sells well .

[3rdGenCunarder]

5 minutes ago, scubacruiserx2 said:

 

Perhaps if they feature some dishes one time and others the next time to see what sells well .

 

Yes, a good way to experiment and a good way to get people to book a second time to try a second set of choices.

 

[scubacruiserx2]

Perhaps if they put out some free samples , do you remember those ?

 

 

Thai chicken and rice soup

Indonesian style Laksa with quail eggs

Satay sampler

Peking duck with Chinese crepes

Lobster roll

[fatcat04]

I have often thought adding a few of the Tamarind favourites to the PG menu on non Tamarind ships would be a nice option. Just a few of the "best sellers." A Tamarind night is also a nice option.

[freestyling]

47 minutes ago, scubacruiserx2 said:

 

Thanks, that sounds great , was it well attended ?

It’s was offered as part of the PG menu throughout the 38 day cruise. An insert entitled Taste of Tamarind showed the offerings. The PG mgr said many ordered the apps. 

[scubacruiserx2]

6 minutes ago, freestyling said:

It’s was offered as part of the PG menu throughout the 38 day cruise. An insert entitled Taste of Tamarind showed the offerings. The PG mgr said many ordered the apps. 

 

Thanks , it sounds good .

[AncientWanderer]

I wish they would! 

[scubacruiserx2]

30 minutes ago, AncientWanderer said:

I wish they would! 

 

Hopefully they will hear us .

[Krazy Kruizers]

A Pop Up Tamarind on all ships for all itineraries would be a good idea!!

[idiebabe]

We really enjoy Tamarind so definitely would like  to see a Pop Up! 

[scubacruiserx2]

More photos from our first diner there 

 

Wasabi and soy crusted beef tenderloin

My Penang Red Curry

Boy did I love that stuff , but it's big bowl !

 

 

Trio of sorbets

And the Tamarind Chocolate

The food and the service were great and the staff was very friendly . :)

[julia]

Thank you SOOOO much for posting the menu & food pics!  We'll be sailing on E-dam in November, and have two nights booked at Tamarind.  My DH just said today "I hope they still have the wasabi soy tenderloin!"

[rkacruiser]

Personally, I have have patronized Tamarind as well as Sel de Mer.  Both were stand alone restaurants and Tamarind has never "blown me away".  Very good?  Yes.  Rudi's concept for Sel de Mer, regardless of a stand alone or a pop-up restaurant, is more of a winner than a pop-up of a Tamarind.

[scubacruiserx2]

11 hours ago, julia said:

Thank you SOOOO much for posting the menu & food pics!  We'll be sailing on E-dam in November, and have two nights booked at Tamarind.  My DH just said today "I hope they still have the wasabi soy tenderloin!"

 

11 hours ago, julia said:

Thank you SOOOO much for posting the menu & food pics!  We'll be sailing on E-dam in November, and have two nights booked at Tamarind.  My DH just said today "I hope they still have the wasabi soy tenderloin!"

 

 

We do too it was delicious !

[tv24]

Loved the Tamarind, way more than the Pinnacle and even Rudi's.  We would go frequently if it were available, even as a pop up.

[scubacruiserx2]

Our last supper on the Eurodam was in the Tamarind

 

 

Edited October 1, 2019 by scubacruiserx2

[scubacruiserx2]

What are your favorite Tamarind dishes ?

[sandyss]

Is Tamarind open for lunch?

[scubacruiserx2]

19 minutes ago, sandyss said:

Is Tamarind open for lunch?

 

That's a good question , we don't know .

[scubacruiserx2]

Cruise Critic has a nice review and newer menu that can be found here :

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=2326

[RuthC]

24 minutes ago, sandyss said:

Is Tamarind open for lunch?

Not anymore. It used to be, but hasn't been open for lunch in a few years now.