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Authentic South Indian Restaurant in Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

FAMILY RECIPES, BOLD SPICES AND A WARM WELCOME — OPEN FOR LATE LUNCH AND DINNER, EVERY DAY FROM 3PM.

Tucked into Parque Santiago II, Tinge of Turmeric brings the real flavors of South India to the heart of Tenerife. Fragrant biryanis, slow-cooked curries, sizzling tandoori grills and a vibrant vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu all made from scratch by two sisters who grew up cooking these dishes. This is food worth crossing the island for.

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Why Tinge of Turmeric

Authentic South Indian

The island's only restaurant of its kind, bringing genuine flavors to Tenerife.

Dietary Friendly

Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free friendly with full dedicated menus, not an afterthought.

Family Recipes

Cooked from scratch with love, tradition, and secret spice blends by the Reddy sisters.

Family-Friendly

Authentic spices for the grown-ups, plus a simple, delicious kids' menu for little ones.

4.9 on TripAdvisor

Highly rated and consistently loved by international visitors and Tenerife locals alike.

Open Every Day

Serving you from 3pm to 11pm. Perfect for both a late vacation lunch or a cozy dinner.

A variety of Indian dishes on a table, including curries, tandoori chicken, seafood, rice, and vegetables.

We don't batch-cook bland curries for tourists. Every curry at Tinge of Turmeric is made fresh to order, and we'll cook it to your exact spice level — from a mild, creamy korma all the way up to a fiery Madras, vindaloo or full-blown phall. Tell us how brave you're feeling, and we'll match it.

Food That Tells a Story

From slow-cooked curries and fragrant biryanis layered with whole spices, to chargrilled tandoori sizzlers and crisp, golden pakoras and chaats, every dish on our menu is rooted in generations of South Indian home cooking. Our vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are just as celebrated as the rest — because South Indian food was always built this way.

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LOVED BY BRITAIN'S TRAVEL VLOGGERS

Watch authentic experiences and reviews from our guests.

“For me, this is the absolute best Indian restaurant in Tenerife.”

“10 out of 10. Absolutely superb. One of the best Chicken Tikka Madrases I have ever had in my life.”

“We're going there for a curry… and I've got to say, it was beautiful.”

“Tinge of Turmeric is definitely one of the best restaurants in Tenerife.”

Our Signature Dishes

Our rich, classic Butter Chicken remains a guest favorite - slightly sweet, creamy and made with shredded chicken tikka simmered in cream, nuts and spices. And if you usually stick to a tikka masala, try our Kashmiri-style chicken instead: sweet, creamy and coconut-infused, it's won over even the most devoted tikka masala fans. Add a sizzling tandoori mix grill or a fragrant biryani and you've got a feast.

Our madras remains a fan favorite!!!

A bowl of golden turmeric milk garnished with nuts and drizzled with white cream, placed on a blue cloth with gold embroidery on a dark wooden surface.

BUTTER CHICKEN

Creamy, mildly spiced and made with shredded chicken tikka, cream, nuts & spices.

A bowl of golden turmeric latte garnished with shredded cheese, almond slices, and mint leaves, placed on a blue cloth with a decorative emblem, on a dark wooden surface.

KASHMIRI-STYLE CHICKEN

Sweet, creamy and coconut- infused. A must-try for tikka masala lovers.

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TANDOORI MIX GRILL

A sizzling selection of our best tandoori favorites. Perfect to share.

A bowl of seasoned rice with spices and herbs, and a small bowl of yogurt with cucumber and mint garnish on a dark wooden table.

FRAGRANT BIRYANI

Aromatic basmati rice cooked with spices, herbs and your choice of meat or veg.

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Two Sisters, One Kitchen

We are the Reddy sisters — seven years apart, with very different tastes, but one shared belief: if we both love a dish, it's something truly special. Tinge of Turmeric is where our family's recipes and our love of South Indian cooking come together, here in Playa de las Américas.

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Come and Find Us

Whether you're a Tenerife local or here on holiday, there's a table waiting for you at Tinge of Turmeric. You'll find us tucked into the Parque Santiago II complex, directly opposite Hotel La Siesta and just a short stroll from the Golden Mile. We're open every day, 3pm–11pm, serving late lunch and dinner. Tables fill up fast in season — we'd love to have you.

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