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Completing the trio of our favorite
specialty dining venues was Tamarind, the
ship’s Asian dining room that spotlights
favorite dishes from across Southeast Asia,
China, and Japan. We agree with Condé
Nast Traveler’s assessment that Tamarind
easily “rivals the top restaurants on land.”
Plus, it’s one of the most beautiful dining
rooms at sea, perched on the ship’s top deck.
During our leisurely meal, a group of happy
cruisers nearby savored creative offerings
from Master Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda’s
sushi bar, while another group clinked
glasses at the bar.
The four of us shared several dishes and
ordered one entrée each. Among the
favorites were an international satay
sampler of Malaysian lamb, Chinese beef,
Thai chicken, Indonesian pork, and
Vietnamese shrimp. The shrimp tempura
was crispy and light, while giant portions of
Chinese Five-Spice Baby Back Ribs could
have been an entrée. Ron’s crispy duck with

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