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Tamarine Restaurant
Vietnamese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
University South, Palo Alto
"Perfectly caramelized clay pot cod is delicious with jasmine rice."(12 Tips)
"empress rice and a glass of the star anise pear"(14 Tips)
"Everything is good, but the sea bass is to die for!"(10 Tips)
"empress rice and banana beignets."(4 Tips)
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Serious EatsSeptember 9, 2013A power scene that manages to be California relaxed. Everything on the Contemporary Vietnamese is exciting, especially the lemongrass sea bass.
AmateurConciergeDecember 24, 2016Great stop if u want a good meal ok your ride from SFO down south. Everything we had was great, but the squash toast was particularly stand out. All entrees 👍🏽
Pocket SunMay 4, 2015Not as amazing as everyone says. Bahn mi roti has great Panang sauce, shaking beef has nice flavors, popcorn shrimp was just ok, seabass was true to the fish's original flavor. Empress rice was nice.
Brandon LucidoSeptember 5, 2013Amazing Restaurant. The Clay Pot Cod is a must have. Also the Toffee bread pudding for dessert is to die for. Over all I had a great time and they went out of there way to make my night special.- Niharika KohliNovember 29, 2018Tried all the recommended dishes - Banh mi roti, clay pot cod, tuna tartare, empress rice and banana beignets. Loved everything!
Ariana FaustiniJuly 16, 2013Pricey but worth every penny. I don't eat here on the regular, but when I do I break out of vegan mode for some crab glass noodles. Holy amazing. Also, get the Roti. Try anything. Really.- S. FanAugust 14, 2014Came here for team dinner. Amazing!! Wine, food and service are top notch. Highly recommend clay pot cod and lemongrass prawn!
- Priya SaiprasadJune 23, 2013Here are the foodie must haves: salt and pepper calamari, clay pot cod, shaking beef, empress rice and a glass of the star anise pear sangria.
- Suzy ColemanJune 15, 2017Amazing, high quality food. Being in downtown Palo Alto, it is always busy and reservations are needed even for lunch.
- Anna JamesMay 6, 2016Desserts to die for--toffee date pudding with caramel sauce and ice-cream, lemon tart, and pavlova. Excellent!
- G JSeptember 13, 2013Try the Lemongrass Seabass - With glass noodles and mango, one of the best dishes I've had this year. Restaurant lived up to hype!
Ric FleisherJune 7, 2014The best Asian meal I have ever had from appetizers, entrees to desserts. I will go back whenever I am in the area.
Bikash MishraJuly 23, 2017Everything was delicious here. Expect a wait. Get the crab & glass noodles, tamarine prawns.
Sheedeh RahimiOctober 1, 2022Beautiful presentation & tasty fresh fish and my company loved the shaking beef & Bahn Mi Roti.
Cat ChenNovember 21, 2021Clay pot cod is really good! It melts in your mouth. It’s a little bit too salty though.
Douglas GrayApril 26, 2015Want to try everything? Go with a large group and dine family style. Their plates are made for sharing.
Hunter WeeksMay 14, 2013Clay Pot Cod, Shaking Beef, Green Papaya Salad, Empress Rice, Brussels Sprouts, & Corn Budino for dessert.
carolyn williamsNovember 21, 2012The roti bread and sauce are delicious. And, have to agree on the empire rice, very good and rich- Anna JamesJuly 14, 2015Skip the appetizer, have the entree and gorge on the desserts; they are soooo gooood.
BaumJuly 29, 2011Calamari, grilled shrimp with green papaya salad, empress rice and boy what else did I have? Those perfect martini's may have something to do with my lapsed memory...
Abby WilsonApril 20, 2012Shaking Beef, Empress Rice, and Lemon Tart = I die! So amazing!!! Not impressed with the calamari, as everyone said.
Jonas GrankvistAugust 26, 2013Never go wrong w/ the tuna tartar, sea bass, shaken beef and empress rice!
Behrad EatsMarch 10, 2012Everything here is great! Must try the Tea Leaf Beef and the Ginger Soy Chicken!
Dennis JamesAugust 12, 2012The food here is insanely good. Get the lettuce cups unless you hate delicious things
:)September 8, 2011You can't go wrong here. My favorites: clay pot cod or shaking beefwith empress rice as your side.
Helen ZhangApril 7, 2018Solid “nice” Asian food (I like the crab glass noodles especially) but about 50% too expensive for what it is...
TristanFebruary 13, 2011The Banana Beignets + Coconut ice cream here is *easily* the best dessert dish I've had in my lifetime
Spencer StrikerOctober 20, 2013Tamarine's coffee w condensed milk on the bottom is spectacularly good http://t.co/o6Lst5lMwx SS
Marc KatsambisJanuary 24, 2019Had high hopes. Left disappointed. For the $$, I was expecting freshness and spice, but was served two very bland & heavy dishes - the complete opposite of Vietnamese cuisine. Two thumbs down.
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- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–8:30 PM
(650) 325-8500
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