Taj Indian Cuisine
2734 E Fowler Ave, Tampa
(813) 971-8483
Customers' Favorites
Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Butter Chicken House Specialty
Butter Chicken and More
Taj Special Appetizer
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Samosas
Vegetable Biryani
Tandoori Chicken
Roti and Chutney
Chicken Biryani
Most Popular
Butter Chicken
House specialty. Roasted boneless tandoori chicken cooked in Indian spices with tomatoes, butter, and cream sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and roasted in the tandoor then sauteed in spices. Served with a rich exotic sauce and masala style. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Saag Paneer
Fresh Indian cottage cheese cooked with creamed spinach and fresh aromatic spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in fresh curry sauce made of onions and tomatoes. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shahi Paneer
Fresh cheese cubes cooked with a special sauce complemented with cashews and raisins. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Variety of fresh vegetables cooked in curry sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Appetizers
Vegetable Samoas
Two deep fried triangular patties made of flour stuffed with mild spiced potatoes and green peas served with chutney.
Vegetarian Mixed Appetizer
Samosa, pakoras, and paneer pakoras.
Paneer Pakoras
Homemade pieces of cheese dipped in chickpea butter.
Bombay Shrimp
Shrimp pieces marinated with Indian spices and butter fried.
Fish Pakora
Fish pieces marinated with Indian spices and butter fried.
Vegetable Mix Pakoras
Mashed fried onions, potatoes, spinach, and cauliflower. Served and deep fried with chutney.
Aloo Tikki
Two pieces. Delicately seasoned and spiced potato fried to a golden brown with a soft inside. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.
Samosa Chat
Delicious combination of samosa topped with channa masala garnished with yogurt, cilantro, and tamarind sauce.
Taj Special Appetizer
Samosa, pakora, chicken tikka, and seekh kabab.
Chaat Papdi
Special mix of potato, yogurt, chickpeas, tamarind sauce, mint sauce and fried wafers.
Chicken Pakora
Boneless chicken pieces marinated with Indian spices and butter fried.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Mixed vegetable rolled in a wheat pastry served with mint and tamarind chutneys. (5pc)
North Indian Salad
Made from fresh tomato, red onion, and cucumber dress with chat masala.
Kachumber Salad
Chopped and spiced fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
Hara Bara Kabab
North Indian vegetarian patty made with spinach, boiled potatoes, green peas, herbs, and spices.
Bhel Poori
Puffed rice tossed with boiled potatoes, onion tomatoes, mint chutney, garnished with chickpea noodles, and cilantro.
Papad
Two crisp lentil wafers lightly spiced and served with chutney.
Egg Pakora
Boiled pieces of egg dipped in chickpea batter fried.
Hearty Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
A South Indian lentil soup made with chicken, Indian spices, and curry leaves.
Dal Soup
A delicious soup made with lentils, herbs, and mild Indian spices.
Tomato Soup
Cream blend of tomatoes flavored with garlic herbs.
Our Famous Tandoori Specialties (BBQ)
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in traditional yogurt and spices, roasted in the tandoor, and served sizzling on a platter with pieces of raw onions. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese marinated in spices and yogurt skewered to perfection in the tandoor. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Prime ground lambs seasoned with onions, ginger, herbs, exotic spices, and tandoori roasted. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Beef Seekh Kebab
Prime ground beef seasoned with onions, herbs, exotic spices, and tandoor roasted. Served on with sizzler salad. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Fish Tikka
Boneless mahi-mahi fish marinated with Indian spices and garlic herbs cooked over charcoal. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Tandoori Mixed
Delicious combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, and shrimp. Served with a nan bread. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Tandoor Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in garlic and ginger, fresh spices, and roasted. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Malai Kebab
Tender chicken pieces marinated with cashews, cream mild spices, and roasted. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Tandoori Shrimps
Large size shrimp marinated in mild spices, cooked in the tandoor, and served sizzling on a platter. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Biryani Rice Pulao
Chicken Biryani
Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked in a sauce with delicious chicken flavored with saffron, nuts, raisins, and eggs.
Vegetable Biryani
Subtly spiced basmati rice cooked with vegetables, saffron, and garnished with dry fruits and nuts.
Lamb Biryani
Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked in a sauce with delicious tender pieces of lamb, nuts, and raisins.
Paneer Briyani
Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked in a sauce with delicious Paneer flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisens.
Goat Biriyani
Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked in a sauce with delicious tender pieces of goat, nuts, and raisins.
Shrimp Biryani
Aromatic rice cooked with shrimp, green peas, herbs, spices, nuts, and raisins.
Taj Nawabi Biryani
Lamb, chicken, shrimp vegetables cooked with delicately spiced basmati rice, and flavored with nuts and raisins.
Kashmiri Pulao
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with green peas and nuts.
Egg Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with boiled eggs, nuts, and raisins.
Chicken
Butter Chicken
House specialty. Roasted boneless tandoori chicken cooked in Indian spices with tomatoes, butter, and cream sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and roasted in the tandoor then sauteed in spices. Served with a rich exotic sauce and masala style. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in fresh curry sauce made of onions and tomatoes. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes in a tangy sharp sauce-hot or salad. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in herbs and rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Saag Chicken
Boneless chicken prepared with spinach and cooked in an aromatic sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Madras
Chicken cooked in South Indian style curry garnished with coconut and roasted ground spiced. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Dhansak
Boneless chicken cooked with lentils and spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Bhuna
Chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, fresh ginger, and spices. Served in a thick gravy. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Egg Curry
Pieces of boiled eggs cooked in fresh curry sauce made with onions and tomatoes. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chicken Do Piaza
Chicken simmered in different spices sauteed and topped with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb
Lamb Butter Masala
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in Indian spices with tomato, butter, and cream sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Korma
Juicy tenderloins of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Vindaloo
Pieces of lamb cooked in a pungent curry of potatoes. Served mild or hot. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Saag Lamb
Tenderloins of lamb simmered in herb flavored chopped spinach. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb pieces cooked in sauce made from yogurt, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and fresh spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Curry
A typical Indian curry with juicy tenderloins of lamb curried with exotic spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked in South Indian style curry garnished with coconut and roasted ground spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Bhuna
Lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, and onions reduced over slow fire and flavored with fresh garam masala. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Dhansak
Boneless lamb cooked with lentils and spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lamb Do Piaza
Lamb cubes simmered in different spices and specially sauteed with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Beef
Beef Madras
Beef cooked in South Indian style curry garnished with coconut and roasted ground spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Beef Vindaloo
Beef curry prepared with potatoes and made slightly sour. Served mild or hot. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Beef Curry
Tender beef pieces cooked in a curry sauce with fresh ginger, garlic, and spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shahi Korma
Beef cubes gently marinated in herbs and cream and garnished with dry raisins and cashews. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Beef Bhuna
Beef cubes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, fresh ginger, and spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Saag Ghost
Beef cubes simmered in a blend for fresh aromatic spices and chopped spinach. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Goat
Goat Curry
Chunks of goat simmered in fresh spices and served in a curry sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Goat Korma
Juicy boneless goat cooked in herbs and rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Goat Vindaloo
Pieces of goat cooked in a pungent curry with potatoes. Served mild or hot. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Saag Goat
Goat pieces simmered in a herb flavored chopped creamed spinach. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Goat Bhuna
Goat pieces cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, fresh ginger, and served in a thick sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Goat Madras
Goat cooked in South Indian style curry garnished with coconut and roasted ground spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Seafood
Shrimp Shahi Korma
Fresh shrimp cooked in herbs and rich cream sauce with cashews, and raisins. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Fish Butter Masala
Fresh tilapia cooked in rich creamy tomato sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shrimp Makhani
Large shrimp cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, and spices. Served in a butter cream sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shrimp Bhuna
Cooked with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and spices. Served in a tomato butter cream sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shrimp Curry
Fresh shrimps cooked in a curry sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Fish Curry
Fish cooked in fresh curry sauce made of onion, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shrimp Mater
Fresh shrimp curred with spring peas and cilantro. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked with potatoes in a curry sauce and made slightly sour and tomato. Served mild or hot. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lobster Korma
Lobster cooked in rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Lobster Makhani
Lobster tails cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and ginger. Served in a butter and cream sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shrimp Madras
Shrimp cooked in South Indian style curry garnished with coconut and roasted ground spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Fish Korma
Fresh tilapia cooked in herbs and rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Fish Vindaloo
Boneless pieces of fish cooked with potatoes and sharp sauce mild or hot. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Fish Madras
Fresh tilapia cooked in Southern Indian style curry made of pan roasted ground spiced coconut. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Basmati Rice
Basmati Rice
Pearl with basmati rice delicately flavored with saffron and cumin seeds.
Matar Pulao
Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice fried with sweet peas.
Vegetarian Specialties
Saag Paneer
Fresh Indian cottage cheese cooked with creamed spinach and fresh aromatic spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Variety of fresh vegetables cooked in curry sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Shahi Paneer
Fresh cheese cubes cooked with a special sauce complemented with cashews and raisins. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Dal Makhani
Creamed lentils cooked with selected spices and flavored with herbs, tomatoes, and butter. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade pieces of cheese cooked with crushed tomatoes and onions. Served in a butter and cream sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas flavored with a special blend of fresh aromatic spice. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable in cottage cheese balls served in a cream sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Vegetable Korma
Mixture of different vegetables sauteed in herbs and spices with onions, tomatoes, cream, cashews, and raisins. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Paneer Karahi
Homemade pieces of cheese and fresh green pepper sauteed in a pan with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and mild Indian spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Tarka Dal
Yellow lentils cooked with spices flavored with herbs and tomatoes. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Egg Plant
Bharta. Mashed egg plant seasoned with herbs and sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Matar Paneer
Fresh Indian cottage cheese with peas and curried in our blend of spices and herbs. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Chana Saag
Chickpeas with spinach spice flavor curry sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Kadai Mushrooms
Mushrooms pieces cooked with fresh green peppers, sauteed in a pan with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and mild Indian spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Aloo Chhole
Potatoes and chick peas with spice flavor curry sauce. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Aloo Saag
Potatoes simmered in herb flavored cream spinach. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Dum Aloo
Potatoes cook with herbs, spices, onion, tomatoes, and ginger cream sauce in a cashew paste. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Bombay Aloo
Cubes of potatoes cooked along with onions and tomatoes slightly spiced. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Allo Gobi Masala
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in spices with fresh tomatoes garlic and ginger. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Aloo Matar
Potatoes curried with spring peas uniquely simple but exotically delicious. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Vegetable Makhanwala
Variety of fresh vegetables cooked in creamy tomato sauce with fresh ground spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Okra
Fresh lady fingers cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Matar Mushroom
Mushroom prepared with green peas in a traditional Indian style herbs, tomatoes, butter, and cream. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Vegetarian Special
Mixed vegetable. Accompanied by saffroned basmati rice.
Sides
Dahi Raita
Cooled homemade yogurt with cucumbers and spices (mild).
Curry Sauce
Onion Chutney
Mango Chutney
Homemade mango chutney.
Tamarind Chutney
Specially homemade tamarind chutney.
Mint Chutney
Cool homemade chutney with mint, onion, ginger, and cilantro.
Plain Yogurt
Mixed Pickles
Hot.
Makhani Sauce
8oz Makhani sauce. Made from garlic, ginger, and crushed tomatoes and butter and cream sauce.
Onion Salad
Sliced fresh onions and lemon wedges.
Homemade Breads
Garlic Nan
All purpose flour bread stuffed with garlic and butter and tandoor baked.
Nan
Unleavened tandoor baked bread.
Paneer Nan
Stuffed with homemade cheese and baked in charcoal clay oven.
Bullet Nan
Light and flatty nan bread topped with chopped green chilies, cilantro, and baked in tandoor.
Roti
Whole wheat bread and baked in tandoor.
Onion Kulcha
Bread stuffed with onions and coriander and baked in tandoor.
Keema Nan
Nan bread stuffed with spiced ground beef or lamb.
Paratha
Tandoor baked whole wheat bread with butter.
Mint Paratha
Whole wheat bread cooked with mint and baked in tandoor.
Bhatura
Deep fried white flour bread.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread or white flour bread cooked with spiced potatoes and baked in tandoor.
Poori
Deep fried whole wheat bread.
Olive Nan
Light flatty nan bread topped with chopped olives, cilantro, and baked in tandoor.
Chapati
Thin bread made with whole wheat.
Aldo Nan
Whole wheat bread or white flour bread cooked with spiced potatoes and baked in tandoor.
Chicken Nan
Nan bread stuffed with roasted chicken and baked in tandoor.
Kashmiri Nan
Stuffed with dry fruit and coconut.
Desserts
Rasmalai
Traditional delicacy from North India, cheese dessert soaked in rich sweetened milk. Served and garnished with pistachios and sprinkled with rose water.
Gulab Jamun
Two pieces served warm. Popular Indian dessert with milk soaked in honey syrup and sprinkled with rose water.
Kheer
Indian style rice pudding made from basmati rice, cooked in milk with cashews, raisins, cardamon pods, and garnished with rose water.
Falooda Ice Cream
Rose flavored ice cream.
Gajar Ka Halwa
Grated carrots simmered in milk and nut.
Pistachio Kulfi
A delicious homemade indian ice cream, uniquely flavored with pistachio and aromatic cardamom.
Distinctly Indian
Mango Lassi
Chilled homemade fresh mango yogurt drink.
Lassi
Chilled homemade fresh yogurt drink.
Juice
Mango Or Guava Juice.
Beverages
Soft Drinks
Milk
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Recent Reviews
Food was delicious and good quality.....But quantity was very less for price we paid, and compared to other Indian restaurants, this is suggestions to owner - Owner and employee were very nice and good customer service
September 2024
Taj Indian Cuisine is an absolute gem, From the moment you step in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and the enticing aroma of authentic Indian spices. The food is simply amazing – rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The butter chicken and garlic naan are a must-try! The portion sizes are generous, and every dish is prepared with care. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for both family dinners and date nights. If you're looking for...
September 2024
This is the best Indian cuisine we've found! Every time we visit NC from Dallas, Texas, we make sure to stop at this wonderful restaurant. It's our go-to spot for an Indian food fix—the best we've found anywhere! ❤️
August 2024
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