Tamarind special 1 night on each cruise Indonesian dinner

[Papadog]

Can anyone tell me if they have experienced this special night at Tamarind, this is something that is relatively new. I was wondering if it would be worth a try.

 

[Crazy For Cats]

We did once pre shutdown.  I haven’t seen it since the restart.  It was definitely worth the extra charge and will do it again when we see it offered.

[Florida_gal_50]

Same with me.  Yes pre pandemic, not since.  I can’t recall why but I preferred the “normal” menu more.

[CruiseMGM]

Definite thumbs up from us! Pre-pandemic but in the Pinnacle Grill for us (don't think that ship had a Tamarind). It was fantastic and we'd do it again in a heartbeat. Amazing food, small tastes of a variety of things and while a few were spicy hot, the overall was just a fantastic experience. Sure hope they bring it back.

[freestyling]

Had on the NS 6 months ago coming back from Iceland. It was fantastic.

[Vict0riann]

We had it on the NS, too, this summer, but I don't think it was offered on the NA in Alaska, so perhaps it is on longer cruises or only the "big" ships?  

 

I have pictures, if you would like to see them...

[VMax1700]

It was on Rotterdam in September too.

[Lcubed]

Yes, for the pictures, please.

[Vict0riann]

Soup

 

Salad

 

 

Spicy main!

 

 

Dessert  (banana fritters, yum)

 

 

There was a special flight of four wines available, too,  I drank the whites, Pat had the reds...

Edited October 16, 2022 by Vict0riann

[Crazy For Cats]

19 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Soup

 

Salad

 

 

Spicy main!

 

 

Dessert  (banana fritters, yum)

 

 

There was a special flight of four wines available, too,  I drank the whites, Pat had the reds...

That looks so good!  

[Loreto]

6 hours ago, Papadog said:

Can anyone tell me if they have experienced this special night at Tamarind, this is something that is relatively new. I was wondering if it would be worth a try.

 

On our  Amazon Explorer cruise on the Volendam in December 2019, we were delighted to learn that they would offer "A Night at the Tamarind" with a paired down menu.  It was in the Pinnacle Grill, which was beautifully transformed.  Service went smoothly with appetizers, but soon fell apart as the kitchen could not handle the volume of  orders and we were there for close to 3 hours as I recall.  We had dined in the Pinnacle several times prior to this special dinner (our 50th anniversary cruise in a Neptune Suite)  so the female Manager was familiar with us. We waited patiently, but many diners became angry, were rude and walked out, creating a scene.  Our meal was delicious and the manager personally apologized for the disastrous event.  We were never charged for the meal.

 

I am sure the manager retired to her cabin with an ice pack on her head...we felt badly for her, as she was competent manager.  Hopefully the ships without a Tamarind have learned from this and are able to present the event smoothly!

[oakridger]

I was told by one of the Pinnacle supervisors here on the Nieuw Amsterdam that there would be no more “pop up” Rudy’s on any of the ships post October 1, 2022. The Rudy’s Sel de Mer I had reserved on the 8th was cancelled and I haven’t seen any other pop ups offered onboard for this cruise. ☹️  I sure hope they reconsider. 

Edited October 17, 2022 by oakridger

[faerievert]

Rijsttafel night at Tamarind was a highlight of our trip (summer 2022). Highly recommend! Definitely worth the price. And feel free to ask for more of anything you particularly like after you try the assortment you're brought.