Tamarind Flavor of India in Pittsburgh, PA

4.4(1,793)$10–20Pittsburgh, PA
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1793 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Pittsburgh, PA • Price $10–20 • 4.4★
Tamarind Flavor of India is an Indian buffet located in Pittsburgh, PA. This establishment has earned a 4.4-star rating from 1793 reviews. They offer dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The price range for meals is between $10 and $20. Tamarind Flavor of India provides a dining experience with multiple service options. Visitors can find more information on their website or by phone.

Good to know

  • Tamarind Flavor of India has a listed address in Pittsburgh, PA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 1,793 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
257 N Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 605-0500
Today
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 (1,793 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score32/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,793 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 1,793 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,793 / 599.5 median
02,997.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.24) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2997.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
12–3 PM
sunday
12–3 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible entrance

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayModerate noiseGood for Lunch, Dinner

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet TrendyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryDeliveryTakeoutCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

16 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$18.4535 mentions
  • Samosa$7.3933 mentions
  • Saag$15.9931 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$13.9928 mentions
  • Chicken$9.8515 mentions
  • Gobi Manchurian$11.9913 mentions
  • Bread Basket$11.9010 mentions
  • Chicken Makhani$13.9910 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka Masala$12.9910 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$15.9910 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$13.997 mentions
  • Madras Masala Dosa$14.757 mentions
  • Paratha$5.554 mentions
  • Channa Masala$14.754 mentions
  • Kadai$15.994 mentions
  • Mirchi Bajji$4.994 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

91 items with prices
  • Samosa$3.99

    Crisp fried pastry with a spicy vegetable filling. Served with house chutney.

  • Idly$4.99

    Steamed rice cakes. Served with house chutney.

  • Mirchi Bajji$4.99

    Banana peppers stuffed with chutney and deep-fried. Served with house chutney.

  • Vegetable Cutlet$3.99

    Deep-fried vegetable patties. Served with house chutney.

  • Gobi Manchurian Starter$7.99

    Crispy chicken tossed with Manchurian sauce. Served with house chutney.

  • Chilly Gobi Starter$7.99

    Cauliflower sauteed with spiced sauces and chilies, herbs. Served with house chutney.

  • Chicken 65 Starter$8.49

    Marinated chicken deep fried an Indian bar room snack. Served with house chutney.

  • Chicken Manchurian Starter$8.99

    Crispy cauliflower tossed with Manchurian sauce. Served with house chutney.

  • Chilly Chicken Starter$8.99

    Chicken sautéed with spiced sauces and chilies, herbs. Served with house chutney.

  • Shrimp Kabab Starter$9.99

    Shrimp marinated and seared with a dipping sauce. Served with house chutney.

  • Ethnic Sampler$6.99

    Samosa, vegetable cutlet, Mirchi bajji. Served with house chutney.

  • Butter Dosa$6.99

    Thin crepes of lentil and rice. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Cilantro Dosa$7.99

    Cilantro chutney coated thin crepes of lentil and rice. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Spinach Dosa$7.99

    Spinach chutney coated thin crepes of lentil and rice. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Peanut Dosa$7.99

    Peanut chutney coated thin crepes of lentil and rice. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Onion Dosa$7.99

    Thin crepes of lentil and rice topped with onion. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Mysore Dosa$7.99

    Spicy chutney coated thin crepes of lentil and rice. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Podi Dosa$7.99

    Spicy coated thin crepes of lentil and rice. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Egg Dosa$8.49

    Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Madras Masala Dosa$8.49

    Thin crepes of lentil and rice rolled with potato masala, onions and cut into smaller pieces. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Paper Dosa$7.99

    Extra-long thin crepes of lentil and rice

  • Kal Dosa$8.99

    Pancake sized dosa served with channa masala or chicken chettinadu with an additional charge. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Uttappam$8.99

    Thick lentil crepe topped with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Served with chutney and sambar.

  • Poori Bajji$8.99

    Fluffy whole wheat bread served with potato masala.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,793 reviews

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What is the rating of Tamarind Flavor of India?

Tamarind Flavor of India has a 4.4-star rating based on 1793 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
15
Arts & Culture
13
Retail & Shopping
11
Travel & Tourism
7
Transportation & Automotive
4
Financial Services
3

59 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

59 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

Oakland Catholic Chapel

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
First Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Church of the Ascension

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi

Community Centres

Bloomcraft

Community Centre

460 Melwood Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 412-482-7329Website

Museums

Nationality Rooms

Museum

~0.5 mi
Website
Stephen Foster Memorial Museum

Museum

~0.5 mi
Website
International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame

Museum

~0.5 mi
Website

Theatres

Charity Randall Theatre

Theatre

~0.5 mi
Website
Henry Heymann Theatre

Theatre

~0.5 mi
Website

Librarys

Center for American Music

Library

~0.5 mi
Website
Milliones Middle School Library

Library

~0.5 mi
Madison Elementary School Library

Library

~0.5 mi
Bevier Engineering Library

Library

~0.6 miMo-Fr 10:00-16:00

Banks

Northwest Savings Bank (Oakland branch)

Bank

~519 ftMo-Th 09:00-16:30; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
+1-412-682-0700Website
Clearview Federal Credit Union

Bank

4815 Centre Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00
Citizens Bank

Bank

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
+1-412-621-3345

Fast Foods

Dunkin'

Fast Food

4560 Centre Avenue

~219 ftMo-Su 05:00-21:00
+1 412-281-2070Website
Penn Station

Fast Food

4815 Centre Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-412-688-7366Website
Papa John's

Fast Food

4815 Centre Avenue

~0.3 mi09:30-02:00
+1 412-682-7272Website
Einstein Bros. Bagels

Fast Food

~0.6 miMo-Th 07:30-18:00; Fr 07:30-14:00
+1-412-624-7833

Cafes

Shibam Coffee

Cafe

~504 ftMo-Su 07:00-23:00
Bubble Bee

Cafe

4815 Centre Avenue

~0.3 mi09:00-21:00
+1-412-502-2773Website
Wushiland

Cafe

300 South Craig Street

~0.4 miSu-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00
+1 412-681-8889Website
Starbucks

Cafe

4022 Fifth Avenue

~0.6 miSa-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr 06:00-20:30
+1 412-402-8182Website

Restaurants

Butterjoint

Restaurant

214 North Craig Street

~0.1 miMo-Sa 11:00-23:00
+1-412-621-2700Website
Pizza Prima

Restaurant

190 North Craig Street

~0.1 mi
+1 412-687-6464
Lucca Ristorante

Restaurant

317 South Craig Street

~0.4 miMo-Th,Su 11:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00
+1-412-682-3310Website
Rose Tea Cafe

Restaurant

~0.5 miMo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 00:00-21:00
Brioche Dorée

Restaurant

~0.6 mi
The Porch

Restaurant

~0.6 miMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00; Dec 24-25 off; Dec 31 10:00-23:00; Jan 01 off
+1-412-687-6724Website

Bars

Sonny's Tavern

Bar

~0.5 mi

Polices

Carnegie Mellon Police Station

Police

300 South Craig Street

~0.4 mi

Pharmacys

University Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00

Hairdressers

Oliverio Hair & Nails

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
+1-412-681-4666

Social Centres

Hillel Jewish University Center

Social Centre

~0.5 mi
+1-412-621-8875Website

Fountains

Cathedral of Learning Panther fountain

Fountain

~0.5 mi

Alcohols

Fine Wine & Good Spirits

Alcohol

4643 Centre Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Sa 11:00-21:00
+1-412-404-3600

Books

The Little Idea Bookstore

Books

460 Melwood Avenue

~0.3 mi"sporadic"
Caliban Book Shop

Books

410 South Craig Street

~0.5 miFr-We 11:00-18:00; Th 11:00-20:30
+1-412-681-9111Website
Phantom of the Attic Comics

Books

411 South Craig Street

~0.5 miMo-Tu 10:00-19:00; We 10:00-20:00; Th-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1 412 621 1210Website

Storage Rentals

Guardian Storage

Storage Rental

756 South Millvale Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00

Conveniences

Kohli's

Convenience

319 South Craig Street

~0.5 mi
Forbes Street Market

Convenience

~0.6 miMo-Su 07:30-21:00

Jewelry;Religion;Clothes

Culture Shop

Jewelry;Religion;Clothes

~0.5 miSu 12:00-17:00; Mo off; Tu-Sa 12:00-20:00
+1-412-481-8284

Clothes

The Pitt Stop Outside Vendor

Clothes

~0.6 miMo-Sa 10:00-17:00
The Pitt Shop

Clothes

~0.6 mi
Website

Gifts

Maggie & Stella's Cards & Gifts

Gift

~0.6 mi

Swimming Pools

Bellefield Hall Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

~0.4 mi

Fuels

GetGo

Fuel

4924 Baum Boulevard

~0.4 mi24/7
Website

Parkings

SO Lot

Parking

~0.5 mi
CIC Garage

Parking

594 Boundary Street

~0.5 mi

Bicycle Rentals

POGOH - O'Hara Street and University Place

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7
Website

Artworks

St. John Baptist de La Salle Statue

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Jesus Statue

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Dippy

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Conney M. Kimbo Art Gallery

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Website
Forest Devil

Artwork

~0.6 mi
Two Slender Lines

Artwork

~0.6 mi

Picnic Sites

Picnic Place at the Schenley Plaza

Picnic Site

~0.6 mi