Experiencing Tamarind Restaurant on a Holland America Ship

On a Holland America cruise, guests can expect five-star service, diverse entertainment, enriching activities, and delicious dining throughout their journey. Holland America is committed to giving their passengers some of the most delicious cuisine in the industry, offering a wide array of restaurants, from steakhouse fare, to Italian, Asian, and beyond.

One of their most popular restaurants is Tamarind, offering flavors of the far East. Guests can enjoy delicious menu options such as Chinese Five Spice Baby Back Ribs, Wok-Seared Lobster & Shrimp, Dan Dan Noodles, Yuzu Cheesecake, and so much more!

Tamarind Menu

Appetizers

SATAY SAMPLER
malaysian lamb, chinese beef, thai chicken, indonesian pork, vietnamese shrimp, green mango, yuzu kosho, black bean powder

SHRIMP TEMPURA
watermelon, radish, pomegranate, sweet miso, white soy ponzu

CHINESE FIVE SPICE BABY BACK RIBS
masago, pineapple, red chili, scallions

THAI CITRUS SCALLOPS
cilantro, palm sugar, shallots

CRISPY DUCK WITH STEAMED BAO BUN
cucumber, carrot, daikon, hoisin sauce

LOBSTER & SHRIMP GYOZA
smoked shoyu, pickled ginger

CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS
chicken wings, honey, sesame, tamarind

THAI BEEF SALAD
rare-seared beef, cilantro, scallions, cucumbers, fresh mint, toasted peanuts, kaffir lime dressing

TEMPURA FIG & ARUGULA SALAD
apple vinegar dressing

JEWELS OF THE SEA
shrimp wontons, baby bok choy, lemongrass-sesame broth

TOM KHAKAI
sweet and sour soup, coconut chicken, bean sprouts, chili oil

VEGETARIAN RAMEN NOODLE SOUP
mushroom, quail egg, kombu, tofu, sesame, ginger

SHIITAKE & TOFU SPRING ROLLS
kimchi, vermicelli noodles, carrots, green onions, fermented red pepper dipping sauce

Entrées

CARAMELIZED HAMACHI CLAY POT
coconut juice, green onions, tamarind, tamari, chili

WOK-SEARED LOBSTER & SHRIMP
asian greens, ginger, sweet chili, soy

CASHEW BARRAMUNDI, RED THAI CURRY
japanese eggpant, zucchini, thai basil, snow peas

WASABI & SOY CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN
tempura of onion rings, tom katsu sauce

ROASTED PORK BELLY CHAR SIU
pickled radish, yu choy, fermented black beans

CRISPY DUCK, GINGER-CHILI GLAZE
drunken udon, grilled scallions, bean sprouts

PANANG RED CURRY COCONUT CHICKEN
crispy lotus, wok-seared vegetables, roasted peanuts

MONGOLIAN BARBECUE LAMB CHOPS
baby bok choy, toasted sesame seeds, marin plum sauce

BRAISED EGGPLANT MASSAMAN
sweet potatoes, green beans, peppers, coconut, peanuts

DAN DAN NOODLES
stir-fried tofu, celery, mushrooms, choy sum, sesame chili sauce

SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLE TEMPURA
scallion pancake, tamarind glaze

FIRE PRAWNS, THAI-CHILI JAM
shishito peppers, shimeji mushrooms, asparagus

Desserts

YUZU CHEESECAKE
honey tuile, white chocolate

EXOTIC FRUITS
green tea-lemongrass syrup, mandarin sorbet

FORTUNE COOKIE
vanilla gelato, candied ginger

MANGO POSSET
coconut macaroon, passion fruit jelly, mango sorbet

MATCHA CAKE
chocolate-ginger mousse, toasted sesame nougatine

SELECTION OF HOUSE-MADE SORBETS
lemon-basil, yuzu, lychee

Tamarind is found on: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try Tamarind for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Holland America. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.