Frequently Asked Questions

Genuinely, yes. South Indian cuisine does not borrow from plant-based trends — it predates them by centuries. We keep a dedicated vegan menu spanning pakoras, chaats, tofu, soy and jackfruit curries, tofu and soy biryanis, dals and vegan breads. At Tinge of Turmeric, our vegan dishes are made with plant-based butter, cream and yogurt, so the flavour is never compromised — and traditional vegetarians will still find all the classic paneer and dairy dishes they love. As a vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Tenerife, the food here stands on its own.

For the most part, yes. South Indian food is rice and lentil country, not wheat country, which makes gluten a rare ingredient rather than a staple. We keep a dedicated gluten-free menu covering soups, salads, chaats, curries, biryanis, dals, rice dishes and even gluten-free chapati. We take cross-contamination seriously and our team takes extra care with allergy orders. Because our kitchen handles many ingredients in a shared space, please let us know about coeliac disease or a serious gluten intolerance before ordering, so our chefs can take every precaution with your meal.

At Tinge of Turmeric. Vegan food in Playa de las Américas does not get more considered than South Indian cooking done properly. Coconut and tomato-based curries simmered slow with tofu, soy or raw jackfruit. Lentil dals cooked until the spices bloom. Chickpea-flour pakoras fried fresh. None of it contains animal products, because none of it ever needed to. Come with an appetite and leave having discovered something new.

It is the real thing. Gluten-free Indian food in Tenerife is not a niche request at Tinge of Turmeric — it is the natural state of much of the cuisine. Lentil dishes, coconut-based curries, spiced vegetable preparations, biryanis and rice are all naturally wheat-free, and we have a full dedicated gluten-free menu. If you are looking for a gluten-free curry in Tenerife that tastes the way a curry should, our dals and spiced dishes are exactly that.

Very well. South Indian cooking leans on coconut where other cuisines reach for cream. As a dairy-free-friendly restaurant in Tenerife, a large portion of our menu contains no milk, butter or cream, and our vegan dishes use plant-based substitutes throughout. The richness you taste comes from slow cooking, quality spices and coconut, not dairy. A few items such as raita are yogurt-based and clearly identifiable — let our team know when you arrive and they will guide you through.

Of course. The full menu is up at tingeofturmeric.com/menu. If you have questions about ingredients, allergens or your specific dietary needs before you visit, write to us at tingeofturmeric@gmail.com or give us a call. We are happy to help sort things out before you even walk through the door.