Tamarind Modern Indian Bistro

There’s a lot to take in at this colorful Indian restaurant, located in the frenzy of a Mississauga shopping district. For one, the menu covers extensive ground and features the familiar dishes you’d expect to see, alongside more curious creations like Chettinad chicken tacos and panipuri shots. Special weekend events get rowdy with live music and dancing. But for all the flash and the noise, there’s substance here too. Curries like the lamb Roganjosh are rich and hearty, and vegetable specialties like paneer cooked in a serious onion and tomato sauce pack volumes of flavor. Even those Chetinnad chicken tacos are surprisingly convincing. Servers might ask how comfortable you are with spice levels. Ask for spicy – and a side of raita for insurance.