| ambiance |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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loved the ambiance here, dark, romantic, flower petals floating in a bath of water and floating candles-that sort of thing. ”
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Sure, the decor is pleasant, but aren't food and service the crucial criteria we use in choosing restaurants? ”
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It has great ambiance and is perfect for stepping out with friends for drinks. ”
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was impressed with the ambiance, the food was tasty, but the service was horribible! ”
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The ambiance is great, love the decor and it looks like the lounge area is pretty cool although I haven't been. ”
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Nonetheless, the food was very good, and the ambience was well done. ”
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Good ambiance, poor food. ”
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All my family and friends can't stop talking about the amazing food and sensual ambience. ”
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The atmosphere is amazing, wish I could say the same about the service. ”
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While the decor at Tantra (although over-exotified) is definitely nice, all in all the overall experience of dining there left much to be desired. ”
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Tantra is a nice place for a low-key but romantic date. ”
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Nice decor, interesting crowd ”
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the stunning decor and atmosphere. ”
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The decor and atmosphere really nice, Bollywood like. ”
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The decor is interesting and the ambience is unique there ”
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The ambiance was great and the drinks were reasonably priced. ”
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This place has it all: great food, service, ambience, music. ”
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Great atmosphere. ”
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How sad, the one Indian restaurant that could be counted on for great, consistent food, cleanliness, and ambiance, is now the worst place ever! ”
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On the high recommendations of several friends as having great food, ambiance, music, and mojitos (I thought we were doing Indian?) ”
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loved the dim lighting and and ambience at Tantra. ”
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If you are looking for a trendy Indian dining experience with comparable prices and atmosphere, albeit excellent food and attentive service; we recommend the Electric Lotus on Vermont. ”
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great food, service, ambience ”
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the naan is wonderfully soft and crisp at the same time and the chicken tikka is flavorful but one would hope for some of the inventiveness found in the decor to make its way to the menu. ”
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However, once inside, the authentic/contemporary Indian decor and more importantly, fast bartending service made up for it. ”
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Great ambiance - food OK ”
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It doesn't have Tantra's flashy decor, but the food is really excellent, the quantities are a good size, the service is hospitable, and the price is right. ”
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would highly recommend this place for its great food and lovely ambience. ”
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decor beautiful. ”
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which has lousy service to boot, and ridiculous pricey, in a cheesy atmosphere. ”
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Like I said the ambiance is awesome, they need to work on their food because that's ultimately what brings people back. ”
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we sat in the private room upstairs and enjoyed the great food, service, and atmosphere. ”
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It is SO consistant, and the food is SO amazing every single time, the ambience is great! ”
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Great decor. ”
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Oh i must admit the ambiance is awesome. ”
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Overall, the decor was nice but a little too "cold ”
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| dessert |
80.0% positive |
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Liked the big appetizer platter, and dessert was good too. ”
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Loved the big appetizer platter, and dessert was very good too. ”
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She was sweet because she tried to make up for the bad fish by bringing us a free dessert. ”
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recommend the lamb pie dish. ”
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you can eat there delicious Indian food and have good drinks (try the chocolate martini) My friends had reserved the little room up the stairs and we had a great seating even if we were a large group. ”
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| drinks |
85.29000282287598% positive |
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The food is good, as usual, and the drinks YUM! ”
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The drinks were decent, but rather pricey. ”
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And yes, the bar/lounge is quite nice--which is the only reason I made a second trip back. ”
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Rice and bread are slow to arrive and drinks are slow to be refreshed. ”
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The owner's son ended up giving us a round of drinks on the house to make up for it, but I think they need to hire a friendly staff. ”
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Her pleasant disposition seemed to quickly change when we didn't respond to the alcoholic drink hustle. ”
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you can eat there delicious Indian food and have good drinks (try the chocolate martini) My friends had reserved the little room up the stairs and we had a great seating even if we were a large group. ”
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The menu is very sophisticated and the cocktails are very interesting. ”
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Love the vibe in the bar and dining room. ”
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The ambiance was great and the drinks were reasonably priced. ”
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Next, the service was pleasant and the waitress removed a drink from the order that my mom did not like. ”
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We had great drinks, heard great music, and the bartender was friendly. ”
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It has great ambiance and is perfect for stepping out with friends for drinks. ”
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would not recommend Tantra to anyone, unless they were just going for drinks. ”
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It's a great place to meet for drinks but have dinner elsewhere. ”
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the bar is spacious and they pour great drinks. ”
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Hot spot + great food and drinks ”
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| food quality |
77.63000011444092% positive |
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got the apricot lamb, which was tasty, but the portion of lamb was too big. ”
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loved the crispy potato salad and the chicken tikka masala. ”
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The restaurant is beautiful, with great staff, tasty food, and luscious lounge. ”
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There's such a selection of food, and the chicket tikka masala oh so yummy! ”
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was impressed with the ambiance, the food was tasty, but the service was horribible! ”
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If you want flavorful Tikka Masala and fresh Saag Paneer then go somewhere else. ”
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As for the food, they have one of the best Indian food I have ever had. ”
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Great ambiance - food OK ”
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great food, service, ambience ”
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It was unique, interesting flavors, I liked it, but wasnt very fresh. ”
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Indian food is generally served communally with substantial portions, this restaurant simply doesn't get it with regard to Indian food or good service. ”
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The new Sunday menu is absolutely amazing with dishes I have never seen at any other indian restaurants in L.A. Tantra has become one of the best restaurants in this town period. ”
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On top of that, the food wasn't that great either. ”
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Indian food pretty good but definitely not the best. ”
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It doesn't have Tantra's flashy decor, but the food is really excellent, the quantities are a good size, the service is hospitable, and the price is right. ”
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If you are looking for a trendy Indian dining experience with comparable prices and atmosphere, albeit excellent food and attentive service; we recommend the Electric Lotus on Vermont. ”
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and my friend liked his lamb chops. ”
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would highly recommend this place for its great food and lovely ambience. ”
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there aren't enough interesting choices on the menu to make the meal memorable. ”
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All my family and friends can't stop talking about the amazing food and sensual ambience. ”
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Best indian resturant i have ever seen,great food,great service ”
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The food is nearly inedible ? ”
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The food was inconsistent - some dishes like the chicken tikka appetizer were not bad, while the lamb was tasteless and stale. ”
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We loved the food and would go to Tantra at least once a month (some times even more) for well over a year. ”
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The appetizer sampler tray however was quite tasty, but unfortunately only came with ONE shrimp....come on, how are you supposed to share that? ”
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all the dishes that I have tried in the three times I've gone with friends have been excellent. ”
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My partner liked his monk fish. ”
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this was the worst chicken korma I've ever had! ”
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This place has it all: great food, service, ambience, music. ”
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It is SO consistant, and the food is SO amazing every single time, the ambience is great! ”
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Rice and bread are slow to arrive and drinks are slow to be refreshed. ”
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not to mention my two friends that joined us instantly got bad stomache aches witin twenty min of eating their food. ”
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Sure, the decor is pleasant, but aren't food and service the crucial criteria we use in choosing restaurants? ”
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So if you want an expensive bill for bad service, below rated indian food and possible food sickness. ”
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the naan is wonderfully soft and crisp at the same time and the chicken tikka is flavorful but one would hope for some of the inventiveness found in the decor to make its way to the menu. ”
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The food was good--I especially enjoyed the blackened chicken and curry leaf and mustard seed risotto. ”
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We have gone to this resturant for years enjoying the food and excellent service. ”
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So, the rude waitress comes up to take our orders and started getting fustrated whenwe started asking questions about the food. ”
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The food was good. ”
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this is absolutely the most beautiful restaurant i have seen recently in l.a.....the food is great. ”
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Then, we had dishes that I normally like, i.e. Saag Paneer (spinach w/ cheese) & the vegetable stir fry recommended by the editor, again didn't seem freshly made & was dry. ”
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recommend the lamb pie dish. ”
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The lentil dishes are also excellent. ”
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the best indian food i have had ”
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We were honest in our response, telling him that the dishes lacked flavor and that the naan bread was flat and unappealing. ”
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The service is slow, waitresses are very rude and the food is awful. ”
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The food was still very good, particularly the scallop appetizer, but it was so expensive considering the amount of food you get. ”
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Dissappointing was the fact that you had to order side vegetables, which were lacking in taste and size for the 9$ we paid and the naan, though delicious (I recommend the stuffed Naan) was overpriced. ”
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The food was decent, but the quantities aren't really shareable. ”
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How sad, the one Indian restaurant that could be counted on for great, consistent food, cleanliness, and ambiance, is now the worst place ever! ”
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She was sweet because she tried to make up for the bad fish by bringing us a free dessert. ”
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great food. ”
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They enjoyed the food and said they would definetly come back. ”
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you can eat there delicious Indian food and have good drinks (try the chocolate martini) My friends had reserved the little room up the stairs and we had a great seating even if we were a large group. ”
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will continue to recommend this place to people looking for good Indian food in the Silver Lake area. ”
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The food was good, but the portions were not. ”
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Fantastic food, but doesn't make up for the service. ”
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OK, a bit disappointing b/c I do like tikki marsala - the sauce just failed in taste & flavor. ”
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Like I said the ambiance is awesome, they need to work on their food because that's ultimately what brings people back. ”
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The food is good, as usual, and the drinks YUM! ”
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Great food, loud music. ”
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we sat in the private room upstairs and enjoyed the great food, service, and atmosphere. ”
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really wanted to like this place, because it looks cool and is walking distance from my place, but unfortunately, the food and the service were so awful that I'll never go back again. ”
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There food are very very good and consistently good. ”
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and delicious and unique spiced food. ”
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food was excellent ”
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We had gone a couple of years ago and got really horrible service and weren't too impressed with the food. ”
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On the high recommendations of several friends as having great food, ambiance, music, and mojitos (I thought we were doing Indian?) ”
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Nonetheless, the food was very good, and the ambience was well done. ”
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There food are great, good service and owner's personal attention to what is being delivered to customer had impressed me a lot. ”
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think Tantra has really great Indian food. ”
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love Indian food but this was a huge disappointment. ”
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After a delicious dinner (try the curried shrimp, cheese naan, & appetizer sampler platter) the manager/owner came over and thanked us for dining there. ”
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I've had great indian food at Surya and Paru's and Tantra lags far behind in flavor and inventiveness. ”
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The food was pretty tasty, but it didn't blow me away. ”
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horrible service, mediocre food ”
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If seeking authentic Indian food, skip Tantra. ”
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After finishing our less than authentic indian dinner the manager of the restaurant approached us and asked us if we enjoyed the meal. ”
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Not like authentic red colored tandoori chicken. ”
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the food was overpriced, and not even the least bit authentic, and tantra is one of those ridiculous restaurants that took ages to get a liquor license, but now feels it has the authority to charge a substantial corkage fee. ”
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Once seated, I thought the food was mediocre at best. ”
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The food is incredible. ”
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very relaxing way to enjoy a meal. ”
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However, once inside, the authentic/contemporary Indian decor and more importantly, fast bartending service made up for it. ”
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The place is definitely beautiful & the food was good. ”
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Bottom line - good time, good food, decent price. ”
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We were rushed through our meal and actually, before we could even taste the food, we were told that we had to order whatever extra naan or rice right then because they were closing the kitchen right then. ”
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Next was the tofu tikka marsala - portion wasn't very big for an entree item & the sauce tasted like sweetened marinara sauce. ”
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Good ambiance, poor food. ”
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Hot spot + great food and drinks ”
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do enjoy Electric Lotus, which is about a mile away, and a million times better in terms of prices, food, and service. ”
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suspect the food isn't exactly "authentic" Indian, but who cares if it's tasty. ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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The waitress was rude and not very helpful when we asked questions about the menu. ”
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The new Sunday menu is absolutely amazing with dishes I have never seen at any other indian restaurants in L.A. Tantra has become one of the best restaurants in this town period. ”
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the naan is wonderfully soft and crisp at the same time and the chicken tikka is flavorful but one would hope for some of the inventiveness found in the decor to make its way to the menu. ”
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There's such a selection of food, and the chicket tikka masala oh so yummy! ”
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The menu is very sophisticated and the cocktails are very interesting. ”
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there aren't enough interesting choices on the menu to make the meal memorable. ”
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| overall |
93.75% positive |
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The portions aren't as big as more casual Indian restaurants, but overall it was a good place for dinner. ”
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It's a great place to meet for drinks but have dinner elsewhere. ”
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wanted to take my girlfriend out to a new place for our six month anniversary, and figured Tantra would be a good place to try. ”
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It is the best Indian restaurant I have ever seen in LA. ”
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had friends come in from out of town and I thought Tantra would be a great place. ”
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This is a great place to go for a mellow evening for driks. ”
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How sad, the one Indian restaurant that could be counted on for great, consistent food, cleanliness, and ambiance, is now the worst place ever! ”
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Tantra is a nice place for a low-key but romantic date. ”
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| return potential |
44.43999767303467% positive |
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It was a horrible experience but at least now I know never to go back. ”
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They enjoyed the food and said they would definetly come back. ”
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really wanted to like this place, because it looks cool and is walking distance from my place, but unfortunately, the food and the service were so awful that I'll never go back again. ”
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| service |
61.3100004196167% positive |
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It doesn't have Tantra's flashy decor, but the food is really excellent, the quantities are a good size, the service is hospitable, and the price is right. ”
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was impressed with the ambiance, the food was tasty, but the service was horribible! ”
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do enjoy Electric Lotus, which is about a mile away, and a million times better in terms of prices, food, and service. ”
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Like I said the ambiance is awesome, they need to work on their food because that's ultimately what brings people back. ”
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Apart from this, the service was simply horrible. ”
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The service was pleasant, but not especially attentive. ”
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.. terrible service ”
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The service was horrible and we were only offered dinner plates after we had eaten half of our dinner. ”
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So if you want an expensive bill for bad service, below rated indian food and possible food sickness. ”
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When we were seated by the hostess, who isn't as rude as I had heard, the wait staff was friendly and prompt. ”
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will continue to recommend this place to people looking for good Indian food in the Silver Lake area. ”
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The waitress was a bit rude--but when we told her that she had been rude she was sincerely apologetic (if she wasn't, we were fooled). ”
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The service was weird. ”
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After finishing our less than authentic indian dinner the manager of the restaurant approached us and asked us if we enjoyed the meal. ”
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After awhile, the pleasant and pretty hostess Maya came over to find us in the lounge to tell us our table was ready. ”
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Fantastic food, but doesn't make up for the service. ”
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Next, the service was pleasant and the waitress removed a drink from the order that my mom did not like. ”
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If you are looking for a trendy Indian dining experience with comparable prices and atmosphere, albeit excellent food and attentive service; we recommend the Electric Lotus on Vermont. ”
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The service is friendly. ”
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We had gone a couple of years ago and got really horrible service and weren't too impressed with the food. ”
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The restaurant is beautiful, with great staff, tasty food, and luscious lounge. ”
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The waitress was rude and not very helpful when we asked questions about the menu. ”
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However, once inside, the authentic/contemporary Indian decor and more importantly, fast bartending service made up for it. ”
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Best indian resturant i have ever seen,great food,great service ”
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After a delicious dinner (try the curried shrimp, cheese naan, & appetizer sampler platter) the manager/owner came over and thanked us for dining there. ”
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which has lousy service to boot, and ridiculous pricey, in a cheesy atmosphere. ”
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Food was very mediocre and very overpriced - including a $5 valet service. ”
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It isn't overpriced either like a lot of people say it is, because you get huge portions. ”
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This place has the worst service! ”
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We have gone to this resturant for years enjoying the food and excellent service. ”
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We had great drinks, heard great music, and the bartender was friendly. ”
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This place has it all: great food, service, ambience, music. ”
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horrible service, mediocre food ”
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So, if you have time to spare, more patience than I do and are willing to fork out a 20% tip for mediocre service, then try it out. ”
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The service was amazing. ”
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Although I had a horrible previous experience (with service staff charging a mandatory 20% gratuity on a party of four), I am giving the place another chance. ”
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The owner's son ended up giving us a round of drinks on the house to make up for it, but I think they need to hire a friendly staff. ”
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The staff was helpful and quite attentive. ”
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Yet again, we encountered a remarkably rude hostess, followed by a long wait to get a table, despite the fact that there were a number of empty tables in the dining area. ”
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we sat in the private room upstairs and enjoyed the great food, service, and atmosphere. ”
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went there with a few friends and the service was great. ”
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But, service was rude and surly. ”
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There food are great, good service and owner's personal attention to what is being delivered to customer had impressed me a lot. ”
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So, the rude waitress comes up to take our orders and started getting fustrated whenwe started asking questions about the food. ”
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The service is slow, waitresses are very rude and the food is awful. ”
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On top of it all, we were hit with a 20% gratuitity for her horrible service. ”
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Indian food is generally served communally with substantial portions, this restaurant simply doesn't get it with regard to Indian food or good service. ”
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some of the best service in LA. ”
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really wanted to like this place, because it looks cool and is walking distance from my place, but unfortunately, the food and the service were so awful that I'll never go back again. ”
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this restaurant is not customer-friendly; it has an overall bad vibe. ”
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Sure, the decor is pleasant, but aren't food and service the crucial criteria we use in choosing restaurants? ”
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wait staff was great, owner superb host. ”
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great food, service, ambience ”
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horrible service! ”
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They make service at DMV look good. ”
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The atmosphere is amazing, wish I could say the same about the service. ”
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| value |
68.75% positive |
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love Indian food but this was a huge disappointment. ”
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Indian food is generally served communally with substantial portions, this restaurant simply doesn't get it with regard to Indian food or good service. ”
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So if you want an expensive bill for bad service, below rated indian food and possible food sickness. ”
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The drinks were decent, but rather pricey. ”
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The food was still very good, particularly the scallop appetizer, but it was so expensive considering the amount of food you get. ”
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which has lousy service to boot, and ridiculous pricey, in a cheesy atmosphere. ”
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This is fusion, but in my opinion very good fusion and definitely worth it. ”
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like Silverlake, but this neighborhood certainly can't command those prices. ”
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Bottom line - good time, good food, decent price. ”
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The portions aren't as big as more casual Indian restaurants, but overall it was a good place for dinner. ”
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If you are looking for a trendy Indian dining experience with comparable prices and atmosphere, albeit excellent food and attentive service; we recommend the Electric Lotus on Vermont. ”
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The food was good, but the portions were not. ”
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Dissappointing was the fact that you had to order side vegetables, which were lacking in taste and size for the 9$ we paid and the naan, though delicious (I recommend the stuffed Naan) was overpriced. ”
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This is definately worth checking out, one of our favorite restaurants in LA, I just can't say too many good things about it! ”
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do enjoy Electric Lotus, which is about a mile away, and a million times better in terms of prices, food, and service. ”
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The place is expensive but worth it if you're willing to step outside tradition. ”
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It doesn't have Tantra's flashy decor, but the food is really excellent, the quantities are a good size, the service is hospitable, and the price is right. ”
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It isn't overpriced either like a lot of people say it is, because you get huge portions. ”
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Food was very mediocre and very overpriced - including a $5 valet service. ”
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the food was overpriced, and not even the least bit authentic, and tantra is one of those ridiculous restaurants that took ages to get a liquor license, but now feels it has the authority to charge a substantial corkage fee. ”
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| wait time |
25.0% positive |
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The service is slow, waitresses are very rude and the food is awful. ”
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Second experience was great too, but this review is already long enough! ”
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Rice and bread are slow to arrive and drinks are slow to be refreshed. ”
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Yet again, we encountered a remarkably rude hostess, followed by a long wait to get a table, despite the fact that there were a number of empty tables in the dining area. ”
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