Tamber’s Nifty Fifties Dining

I’ve been here for take out and for eat in and while the menu is all sorts of random it’s not bad at all. For take out I kept it simple and got grilled cheese. Nothing super great about this trip, although I do think it’s a little weird that you have to go over to a side entrance with its own grill for take out opposed to the full restaurant area. The lady at the counter was super sweet though so she makes me feel comfortable coming back.
The restaurant area is cozy with a lot of booths and a few loose tables. I went for a work lunch while Hopkins was on break so I’m not sure if it’s busier when the students are in session but it was pretty dead that day. Service was quick and efficient but I was surprised that their corned beef came with just the beef. No cheese, no dressing just meat. So if you order a sandwich be sure to make sure you ask what’s on it. My lunch companions also enjoyed their meals. One had the crab cakes (he described them as not in the top ten he’s ever had but certainly not bad) and the other had a salad she seemed to enjoy.
I always get nervous when places have such broad menus but I have to say I was pleased and will put this in rotation when I want to pick up something quick for lunch.

I love everything here but the Shrimp Tikka Masala is off the hook good. !!!
I am tempted to get a job in the kitchen to see how they make it so damn good… I have tried at home and can’t come close. Large portion, When I am in town I get an extra order to go so I can have as leftover the next couple days.

My favorite diner — I don’t usually frequent diners in general, but the Indian food here is always a treat.

We’ve all been there: one friend wants Indian, you want Italian, and another friend just wants a sandwich. But dinner dissension will happen no more if you go to Tambers! Your friends can choose from Indian dishes and regular old sandwiches, and you can get your pasts all at the same place. Is your pasta going to be your nonna’s spaghetti? No. But will it pass for what you could do yourself at home? Yes. Are the sandwiches as creative as what you might get at a fancy gastro pub in Mount Vernon? Definitely not, but it’s pretty good diner fare. It’s your friend who orders the Indian food who is getting the best deal out of dinner at Tambers. You won’t be disappointed, but the Indian cuisine is where Tambers excels.
I got a buffalo chicken wrap with fries, nothing special, but just fine. We also got the mozzarella sticks which came out super fast. My fiancé got something Indian — I’ve never really been into Indian so I don’t know what it was, but it tasted delicious. Chicken with a red sauce and jasmine rice, and don’t forget the garlic naan! I might even be tempted to order something Indian myself next time!

As always Tambers is a true class act! I have enjoyed another full dinner and have not one complaint. Motz sticks perfectly melted and crispy with plenty of marinara for dipping. Our waiter was on point the entire night… love this guy! Shrimp jalfrezi ordered extra extra spicy and delivered on the request. Big plump shrimp and plenty of veggies were a perfect mix of happiness in my mouth. The husband not so adventurous had a cheesesteak and it was just right for him. Love love this place!!!

OMG I can’t believe I’ve lived in the area for over a decade and only just discovered this place. My friend was in the mood for indian and I picked this place because of the pics of the comfy booths on Unilocal.Wow an Indian diner! I love it. The food we had was so good and the server was really nice. I can’t wait to come back to try their diner food.

I love this place. Food has never never disappointed. Despite a large menu, somehow everything I have tried made me feel like it was a special.
I usually get Indian when I go. I have turned people to indian food because of this place.
Service is awesome. Also great place to bring a client or just friend, or a partner etc. it honestly lends itself to everything.
Pricing is totally reasonable and fair for the quality of the food and portions.
Love this place. Just wish I lived closer to it.
Keep up the great work guys!

The food isn’t anything special. But what can you expect from a place with such a mix of cuisine?
But, it’s close to campus and perfect for when I’m too lazy to cook and in the mood for some Indian. Though — don’t expect it to be anywhere near authentically flavorful.

After eating dry chicken covered in tasteless sauce at countless other restaurants in the area, i decided to give this place a shot. I’m glad I did!
I ordered chicken Vindaloo with Naan to pick up. Firstly, i must say, it was quite refreshing talking to such an upbeat person on the phone and even better to get the same service in person. After a few visits, I can say the service is consistent. Never had a problem there!
On to the food! I’ve only ordered pick up here so I’m not sure if it’s different dining in but they really have the best indian food in the area. The sauce was spicy but sweet enough to have a mouth watering taste after a couple of bites and the chicken was so tender! Paired with the right spices, good prices and amazing service? Yup I’ll definitely be coming back and bringing friends with me. 5 stars: D

Have never tried their American menu but have tried the Indian food a couple times. Chicken tikki marsala is decent. Pretty pricey for what it is and it is just okay. There are better options in the area.

Good Indian food. Not the biggest fan of their diner food though, I’d stick with the Indian. Masala is delicious and the nan is great.

Average food, great prices, super reliable!
This is a great place to go when you have nowhere else to go. They have a large menu with breakfast offerings as well as American diner food and Indian food. Some items on the menu are better than others but it’s okay overall. The food isn’t amazing but it’s pretty reliable and it’s great for the price.

Been here a couple of times and had their fish burger with fries both times lol. My friend tried one of the curries. Food was good and plentiful. I could only finish half in the diner. Interior is cosy and lean. Would definitely return to try the curry options. I hear their steaks and subs are awesome.

Chicken tikka masala is always on point and is good for two meals. Also had the garlic naan and it’s perfect. I feel it’s a pricier option for people compared to the other St. Paul restaurants down the street, but I think the food is a higher quality and more filling.
The Indian food in general here is really good. I’d also recommend in the diner section of the menu chicken pot pie, meat loaf, and fettuccine Alfredo. The fettuccine is extremely creamy and a heavy meal, but good.
I think the only negative to this place is the service can be kinda spotty and slow. The waiters here aren’t super friendly or attentive, but they get the job done.

This certainly is an interesting place. The first few times I came I ordered from their diner options. I got a decent chicken parm and an alright grilled cheese. Nothing to get super excited about, but they were reasonably priced and close to home.
Most recently, I finally tried some options from their Indian menu. The Indian food is definitely the more expensive pick and it felt like a pretty pricey meal at first, but they really come through with the quality and quantity. My boyfriend and I ordered carry-​out and got one order of plain naan, one order of garlic naan, an order of the paneer jalfrezi, and an order of the chicken vindaloo. Each dish also came with a huge container of basmati rice and the vindaloo came with a yogurt sauce to mix in for those of weaker taste buds.
Everything was DELICIOUS. The sizes were suitable for the price I think. It ended up covering lunch for both of us and he had the leftover paneer for dinner. My absolute favorite was the chicken vindaloo… it was spicy and wonderful! The paneer was also quite good though. The only thing I wouldn’t order again is the garlic naan… the naan in general was good, but the garlic naan wasn’t particularly garlicky and not worth the extra money.
If you’re going to stop here, I’d really recommend the Indian options… but the American diner food isn’t half bad for the price either.

Looks decent, tastes bad. Also overpriced. One of the only choices near Hopkins so a lot of students go there.

Just to clarify: this low rating is for the service/​overall experience. Food was decent, so get take out.
Upon arrival, it took awhile for our server to greet us and get us drinks, I assumed that it the time servers switched (since it was around 330 – 4) and didn’t think anything of it. However, he took 10 – 15 minutes before taking our order, told us we couldn’t have brunch and then brought out brunch foods to a table who came in AFTER us, did not clean off our table of any plates (so it was piling up on the side of our tables), very standoffish (and from other reviews, this is apparently not unusual)… The list goes on.
I would never not tip, since I have been a server. But I would never waste my money again on tipping service here. So I will emphasize it again: if you really want to try their food, GET TAKE OUT.

We really enjoyed the Indian food here. We had the: naan, tandoori chicken, samosas; and because I was in a weird mood, I followed that order with a root beer float and fries! The naan was slightly buttery and fluffy — total perfection. The chicken was tender, well spiced and a decent portion. The samosas had the right amount of crunch to them and tasted so good. The fries and float were also really good. The desserts looked delicious, but we left ourselves without and room in our stomachs.
I was a little apprehensive about trying Tamber’s out, but I saw the crowd and thought it couldn’t be that bad right? I’m glad we stopped in as their Indian food hits the spot.

Okay, so lesbehonest here, 3 stars doesn’t mean bad. it means A-​OK
and that’s exactly what tambers is: pretty good, but not the best
the chicken tikka masala is pretty good (what i usually get) here
the naan is okay. not the best. i think they should use more yeast when making the dough
most of their other indian food is pretty good too!
cheeseburger — solid!
kinda pricey though… especially for the indian food and they don’t give you much curry
they have a fairly large space, so it’s good for larger groups too. i think once we fit a group of 16.
interior looks like a regular diner.
service is average
Overall, If you are craving some indian food or some diner food and don’t have time to go off the Johns Hopkins undergrad campus, this is a great spot. but if you have some time, there are definitely other places in baltimore you can hit up for good indian food, burgers, or italian food. (check out some of my other baltimore reviews if you wanna know some)

I came here with a group of friends. This place has a really interesting concept, its half an American Diner and half an Indian Restaurant. That means they have all your regular burgers, sandwiches and fries type food. In addition to that, the place smells like straight up curry. They have your chicken tikka masala, samosas, and naan. I came here with a group of 7 people and it was easy to call ahead and do reservations ahead of time.
The decorations are kind of weird but the place is kind of confused in the theme itself. Its like an old school diner moved in after an indian restaurant closed down.
Looking for a place for picky eaters? There is something for everyone here. Great to take a group to dinner.
What is even better is they allow you to check out individually at the front of the restaurant so everyone can pay separate very easily.