Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer: When I want decent Indian without schlepping all the way out to Udipi, I go to Tamarind. The restaurant is in a beautiful old Victorian house north of Oakland, so it edges out over Udipi in terms of ambiance and convenience. The food is not bad either. Its menu offers the usual Indian fare, though I especially recommend the dosas (Indian savory crepes). Recently, they have dosa specials on Tuesdays nights (buy one get one free). The only "down side" is that I have yet to make it through dinner with enough room to sample their desserts.

Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer: If possible, make reservations as they are a very popular Chinatown choice. The menu is extensive, and the service is very good. The prices are very reasonable with many entrees under $10 The Shanghai soup [A1] is huge, easily enough for two (or three) and delicious once is cools down below boiling. Their Won Ton soup was also flavorful with some of the largest Won Tons I've ever seen seen. The Rouleau de Poulet (sp?) was excellent. Crispy outside and succulent inside. Also tasty was the [h11} Singapore CF. And like everything here, all was served steaming (if not scaldingly) hot from the kitchen.

Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer:
Ambiance was stunning and romantic... we were celebrating being newlyweds... when we arrived we had a handwritten letter congratulating us from the staff. Service was divine. HOWEVER... we can't give 5 stars for our experience. We also have a feeling that Mr. Tom would not have been exactly pleased with the way some of our items came out. The side of potato's weren't cooked enough. they were still hard in the center... the seasoning was delish... so we are sure that if fully cooked... they'd be great. Steak was fine... We liked our Ruth's Chris experience better. The "warmed plates" and skillets, were not very warm, and our steaks were quickly chilled. The sweet potato side was cinnamon-y goodness!! The cocktails... Raspberry Martini and the Agave Martini were to DIE for... The Bartender's better work it!!!!!! We were surprised with a comp'd dessert cause of our nuptials... and the Dessert Chef... WOOOOOHOO!!!! The vanilla bean cheesecake melted in our mouths... and it even said CONGRATS on the plate. So... the ingredients to our main meal were great... we just don't think they were executed the best possible. Maybe the Chef that night?? Who knows...