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| - Tamarind Vietnamese Grill & Noodle House is a short three block stroll from my office.
Two of the three reviews currently written are from other reviewers that I have linked up to through Yelp, that both enjoyed the food there. I will agree with both Sapna and Nick on their assessment of Tamarind. Everything I tried was great!
When I checked out the menu, I went digging for the spiciest thing I could find. I found the Pad Thai with Chicken (it had a picture of a little pepper beside it on the menu, so I figured that was a safe bet). When I ordered, I asked them to feel free to add any extra spice.
I also ordered the fresh salad rolls with tofu. I knew the Pad Thai was going to feed me for two days, but I can never resist a fresh salad roll with peanut sauce.
Also, I couldn`t help but try the fresh avocado shake. I figured it was going to be a calorie bomb, but I had a sore throat, and in that moment, that looked like the perfect remedy.
When I placed my order, they prepared everything fresh behind the counter where I could easily see the whole process. I saw the lady making my pad thai give a generous, generous helping of hot sauce, which made me quite happy. Another gal was preparing my fresh salad rolls from scratch and rolling them up with all the fixing, asking me questions as I went (i.e. do you like basil?).
While I was waiting, another lady came up behind me and had a $10 bill in her hand, ordering the pad thai. She made a comment to the gentlemen behind the cash register that she was addicted to it. She had her cash in her hand before she even ordered.
Another 3 people came in behind her within minutes, picking up orders. So, it looks like you can call ahead and pre-order and simply swing by and pick up your order. Good to know!
The pad thai was amazing! And for me, the portion was huge. I ate about a third of it, and the next day, I split the other 2/3's with my colleague. If its even possible, it was better the second day reheated. And... it was both flavorful and spicy! My palate can take a lot of heat, and I was pleased!
The fresh salad rolls and peanut sauce were extremely good, and the avocado shake was..... interesting. :) I have never had one before, and in the right circumstances, I would order one again. I love avocados, but picture an avocado blended with ice, milk (or cream?) and sweetener. It tasted exactly as you would expect of that combination of foods. I'm not sure if those were the only ingredients, but that is what it looked like and tasted like. It was tasty in an positively, interesting way.
When I got back to the office, I told two sets of co-workers about my lunch. Hopefully all this good press will give Tamarind a long and successful life in Calgary.
Now that I know they're there, I want them to stay.
This place is definately a must try!
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