Tamarind - Vietnamese & Phở Kitchen

If you’re in downtown Salt Lake City and craving pho, Tamarind is definitely worth checking out! 🍜 One of the things I appreciate is that while many restaurants are closed on Sundays, Tamarind remains open. It’s also a great spot to keep in mind during the colder winter months when a hot bowl of pho is exactly what you need. Ordering is easy you place your order at the kiosk, which asks for your name so you can pick up your food at the counter. However, three times I’ve eaten here, my food has actually been delivered to my table, which was a nice surprise. The pho is hot, flavorful, savory, and absolutely delicious. It’s easily one of the best bowls of pho I’ve had, and I can see myself coming back again and again! The only thing that left me a little confused was what to do with the dishes when we finished eating. I wasn’t sure whether we were supposed to clear our own table or leave everything behind. Aside from that minor confusion, I really enjoyed my experience. Tamarind will definitely be my go-to spot for pho while I’m in Salt Lake City. Highly recommend!

I finally got to try Tamarind, and I’m glad I did! I ordered the beef phó and it did not disappoint! This was one of the best phó that I’ve had in the SLC area, and the sad part for me is that they had so many delicious items on the menu that I didn’t get to try them all! The phó had rich, deep flavor and very authentic! Service was lightning fast. I got mine to go, but they had plenty of tables to eat in and very kid friendly, with free parking lot beside the place for ease of access! I highly recommend you give Tamarind a try!

Great Vietnamese-style food. The food was excellent. I really enjoyed the jasmine rice. It was cooked perfectly. The sauces and accompaniments were great and complemented the meals well. Ordering to go and picking up was easy, with minimal wait. Everything we needed to have an enjoyable lunch was included.

Pho was decent not my favorite iv had in slc but the bánh mì was incredible the coconut curry chicken was moist and flavorful and the dip was amazing, I wish their bread was a bit more crisp and fresh but other than that no notes. food came out really quick staff was friendly and helpful as well!

Tamarind ended up being the biggest surprise of my entire trip to Salt Lake City. Honestly, I walked in thinking, “There is no way Salt Lake is going to get Vietnamese food right.” My expectations were pretty low, but I was craving something comforting, so I decided to give it a shot. I started with the pho, and after the first sip of broth I knew instantly I was completely wrong. It was absolutely amazing. Everything was fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. It’s honestly some of the best pho I’ve had anywhere. Before going, I had read a lot of reviews about the self-order kiosk and the limited interaction with the staff. After experiencing it myself, I really didn’t see what the big deal was. The ordering process was easy, and the staff was still welcoming, friendly, and happy to help whenever I needed anything. The food was so good that I came back a second time. Normally, I stick with pho at Vietnamese restaurants, but I decided to branch out and order one of the noodle dishes. I’m glad I did because it was outstanding. I also tried the bánh mì, and it was just as impressive. The prices are more than fair for the quality and portion sizes you get. Looking back on my trip, this was actually my favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City. Part of that is because it completely exceeded my expectations, but mostly because the food was just that good. I honestly think Tamarind deserves a higher rating than it has. If you’re visiting Salt Lake or you’re a local who hasn’t tried it yet, don’t overlook this place. It’s an absolute sleeper, and I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in town.