The Room
You could describe this room as “opulent,” but that doesn’t quite do Tamba justice. This quietly luxurious space is powerfully evocative. Art Deco details hint at 1930s Mumbai, when an economic boom, technological advancement and a modern-minded elite looked toward then-futuristic design. The original Tamba, a popular restaurant the Dhillon family operated in the Hawaiian Marketplace until 2002 (often as a wedding venue), has been resurrected as an entirely different concept. Both décor and food now summon the optimism and sophistication of an India looking toward its future—details brought stunningly to life by owner Sunny Dhillon, son of the owners of the original.
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Who’s Here
Chic local insiders are seated in intimate booth configurations of the 80-seat dining room. Everyone looks beautiful in light that’s maintained at a warm 2700 degrees kelvin. The visitor population is only about 30% right now, Dhillon says, and that checks out: most first movers into this space were food and beverage insiders we knew from the Strip who heard the rumors, dined here, then raved to friends about the precision and beauty of the dishes created by Michelin-acclaimed chef Anant Singh across a raw bar, Josper manghal grill, charcoal oven, clay tandoor, and Asian wok.
Dishes We Dream About
This menu tells the story of Singh’s culinary journey with a foundation in Mumbai, followed by Maldives, Seychelles, UAE and Mexico. Expect the unexpected: tamarind-spiced Hamachi complexified with Asian pear and curry emulsion. The refreshing pomelo salad with similar components to a green papaya salad is a must-order. Lumina Farms “NZ” lamb chops with a dry spice rub cooked over a live fire are nuanced and delicious. A Josper-grilled purple cauliflower with roasted cherry tomatoes, green coconut curry and Japanese chili oil is like a secret garden on a plate. If you like your drinks with a story, you’re in luck. Legendary mixologist Giuseppe Gonzalez’s menu draws on Indian royal history for signature cocktails that represent elixirs for strength, indulgence, fire, mystery, and other mystic qualities. Look for clever plays like the Raj Roy: Johnny Walker Black, sweet vermouth and coconut pandan syrup.
Worth noting
The people watching here is tremendous: do it from the plush half booth that faces the door or the other that faces the bar. Tamba is located just minutes from the Strip at Town Square Las Vegas.