Tamarind Seed
Suite 110
(404) 873-4888
www.tamarindatl.com
Nan Niyomkul is one of the best chefs in our fair city -- I was very happy when Tamarind Seed finally opened it doors. I have known the Niyomkul family for many years going all the back to my Ritz Carlton days. Charlie and his wife Nan along with their two children Eddie and Dee Dee, have always worked hard to bring Atlanta Thai food that was bar none when it comes to both the quality of their ingredients to the passion they put into making it -- Tamarind Seed is a direct reflection of this process.
The Hellcat and I stopped by after having a meeting earlier in the evening. We walked in the door and there was Eddie running the show as if the original Tamarind never closed -- he looked happy to be running the floor and giving the guests a great experience. We sat in the bar area at this table that looked to be a craved tree with a glass top. I had the Singha brew as always and Hellcat had some house chardonnay. We were handed menus and the drooling & fighting began on who would order what and if we were going to share with each other.
We opted for a few simple choices: We ordered the traditional Tamarind pork dumplings with banging sauce and the duck breast salad. The dumplings were moist and juicy and exploding with pork goodness. When those dumplings were dipped in the soyesque sauce it was like being in heaven. The duck salad was also another knockout. The duck was cooked a perfect medium with all the juices flowing. The salad itself was quite refreshing for such a hot and humid
If you are looking for the best Thai in town you must venture to Tamarind Seed and ask for Eddie -- he will set you on the right path to salvation. There are very trusted hands in the kitchen and some of the best looking people in
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