Tara Kitchen,

1785 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

"Some of the best and most authentic Moroccan cuisine I've ever had. They serve an incredibly sweet tea to start. The chermoula appetizer is a must have, it is tangy and savory. The host recommended the lamb with lentils, eggplant, and harissa for a spicy dish, and it certainly did not disappoint. 100% would go back."

"Shoutout to the Chefs in the Kitchen and the owners for putting together a wonderful menu. I had the Mixed Vegetables with Figs in Spicy Date Sauce. From my meal to the the tea served in the beginning, the potatoes Pattie’s . I enjoyed the entire experience. Staff was nice. I hope more people get too experience these rich flavors."

"It has been more than a decade since my last exposure to Moroccan food with a close friend sharing his culture. While I enjoyed those different restaurant visits with him, I definitely stopped after he completed his degree and returned home. I happened to chance upon Tara Kitchen while searching for recommended lunch spots in Albany, where I chose to stop for lunch before continuing my drive to Niagara Falls. It's a cute little place with a small buffet spread for lunch, which I opted for since I wasn't feeling particularly picky and wanted to sample a wider variety of dishes that allows me to better gauge their culinary touch. It was a quiet day and only one other group was in the restaurant. I jumped straight in and grabbed a touch of every hot dish served. The flavor profile was slightly different from what I remembered having with my friend. Don't get me wrong as I'm no expert in Moroccan cuisine. It was just a new experience all over again. The food is good, slightly towards the sweet fruity side, but still balanced. I was more honestly impressed that a buffet was able to serve tender cuts of chicken breast...which usually dries up and dies hard on the hot hold line. I would return again if I'm ever in the area. It's a nice different touch on ingredients we are all familiar with."

"Lovely, friendly service. Fairly small dining space but every inch of it radiates "bright & cozy" vibes. Ive found their restaurant menu to be too spicy, but the spice level on the lunch buffet is really good... just be aware that they do have some super spicy sauces that are unlabeled. The lunch buffet selection is small but very good quality and an excellent value even as a daily excursion. This is a must try for area foodies"

"My son and I went to the buffet at the Guilderland Tara Kitchen yesterday. The food, as well as the service, was fabulous. There were two kinds of chicken, a shrimp dish and multiple vegetarian dishes, including a wonderful mix of fresh vegetables. I came in hoping that the dishes would have the same great flavors and spices of the dinner tagines, and I was not disappointed. It was good value for the price and I definitely plan to be a multiple repeat customer at the buffet in addition to continuing to get take-out dinners."