The Tamarind, Tanjong Tokong, Penang (4 March 2020)
The Tamarind (GPS: 5.45707, 100.31015) is a luxury condominium complex in Tanjong Tokong, Penang. Developed by Eastern & Oriental Berhad, it comprises two 33-storey blocks of a 7-acre plot of land. Each block houses 552 condominium units. There are three sizes namely Type A (1,372 sqft/128 sqm), Type B (1,241 sqft/115 sqm) and Type C (1,042 sqft/97 sqm).
The Tamarind is conveniently located just a short walking distance from Lotus's Tanjung Pinang, so it is within easy reach if you need to top up on groceries. Slightly further away is the Straits Quay Marina Mall, which has among its outlets Sam Groceria, an upscale supermarket, as an anchor tenant. Straits Quay also has many F&B outlets as well as shoplots.
Market: Mount Erskine Market (GPS: 5.44846, 100.3008; 2.1 km)
Hypermarket: Lotus's Tanjung Pinang (GPS: 5.4588, 100.30867; 2.7 km)
Petrol station: Caltex Tanjong Tokong (GPS: 5.44601, 100.30476; 1.6 km)
Chinese primary school: SJKC Hun Bin (GPS: 5.45837, 100.30447; 1.9 km)
International School: Dalat International School (GPS: 5.46661, 100.28982; 3.8 km)
Hospital: Penang Adventist Hospital (GPS: 5.43282, 100.30526; 3.6 km)
Public transport at The Tamarind
The nearest bus stop, along Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 230m away, is served by Rapid Penang bus 102 and CAT 5.
Traffic situation at The Tamarind
Traffic along Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang is expected to become increasingly heavy with the completion of several high rise residential development in the area.