Taj Mahal Homestyle Indian and Pakistani Cuisine

150 N 8th St STE 222, Boise
(208) 473-7200

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Step 1 Choose Your Curry
Chicken Tikka Biriyani
Garlic and Butter Naan
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Guy Fieri Goat Karahi
Eggplant Appetizer
Chili Ginger Naan
Beef Samosa Chaat
Tandoori Chicken
Butter Chicken

Menu

Appetizers
Alu Samosa
Savor crispy pastry shells filled with potatoes seasoned with cumin and mild spices, for a delightful appetizer experience
Pappadam
Bengan Pakora
Onion Bhaji
Enjoy the delectable crunch of our golden batter where crispy onions are combined with fresh spinach, pomegranate seeds, and mild spices.
Keema Samosa
Savor two hand-rolled pastry shells, filled with seasoned ground beef, blended with a subtle medley of spices in a harmonious fusion of flavor and crunch
Alu Samosa (Vegan)
Nawn Thali

Beverages
Mango Lassi
Coke Glass Bottle
Sprite Glass Bottle
Fanta Orange Glass Bottle
Coke Zero Can
Dr Pepper Can
Chilled Kapha
Herbal Tea
ERTH
Kombucha
Harmless Harvest Coconut
Coconut Lassi
Chai Cup
Chai Pot
Coconut Chai Pot
Salt Lassi

From the Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Platter
Tandoori Lamb Rack
Rack of lamb marinated with light spices, mint, and lemon juice slow cooked and charred in the tandoor. Served on a bed of aromatic rice, offering an authentic, flavorsome experience that pays homage to the rich culinary heritage of the region
Chapli Kabab
Lahori Chargha
Seekh Kebab
Baba Ji Fish
Delicately seasoned fish sautéed to perfection, inspired by our favorite fish joint in Dubai. Served on a bed of aromatic rice, offering an authentic, flavorsome experience that pays homage to the rich culinary heritage of the region
Tandoori Jhinga

Curry & Cuts
Palak Curry
Wholesome flavors of spinach, expertly cooked with juicy tomatoes, aromatic onions, zesty ginger, and flavorful garlic, infused with the fragrant, and exotic notes of fenugreek. Add the cut of meat or veggies you're craving
Madras Curry
Featuring a rich and creamy blend of coconut milk, expertly infused with a rush of aromatic coriander and a robust spice blend. Add the cut of meat or veggies you're craving
Karahi Curry
Bold and aromatic flavors of featuring a delectable cilantro and tomato-based reduction stir-fried with a riotous blend of zesty ginger, and fiery chilies. Add the cut of meat or veggies you're craving
Achari Curry
A Pakistani specialty that features a delightful onion and tomato reduction cooked with a rich and complex blend of spicy and zesty pickling spices. Add the cut of meat or veggies you're craving
Vindaloo Curry
A traditional recipe from the Goa region of India, where a spicy and tangy tomato-based curry is expertly cooked with succulent Idaho potatoes. Add the cut or meat of veggies you're craving
Makhani (Butter) Curry
A velvety and smooth tomato-based curry expertly cooked with rich butter, further enhanced with the aromatic notes of dry fenugreek. Add the cut of meat or veggies you're craving
Korma Curry
Homemade almond butter and rich whole cream, expertly blended together to create a creamy and velvety sauce that perfectly complements the succulent meat or vegetables. Add the cut of meat or veggies you're craving
Tikka Masala Curry
Creamy and aromatic tomato cream reduction sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and indulgent. Add the cut of meat of veggies you're craving

Others
Gulab Jaamun
Kheer
Salad
Soup

Nawn & Roti
Butter Nawn
Garlic Nawn
Tandoori Roti
Peshawri Nawn
Chilli Ginger Nawn
Alu Paratha
Keema Nawn
Onion Kulcha
Peshawari Nawn
Delightful combination of crunchy almonds, cashews, and sweet raisins
Chili Ginger Nawn
Fusion of spicy chilies and tangy ginger, nestled within your nawn
Aloo Paratha
Buttery paratha, stuffed with cumin-seasoned potatoes and spices
Coconut Naan

Vegan
Masala Dal
Chana Masala Punjabi
Tender, slow-cooked chickpeas seasoned with freshly ground spices, juicy tomatoes, aromatic onions, and zesty ginger. Indulge in our delicious and hearty selection of savory vegan entrées, masterfully crafted with rich, and authentic flavors
Mung Dal
Select red and green lentils cooked in the traditional Punjabi style with a medley of zesty ginger and garlic. Indulge in our delicious and hearty selection of savory vegan entrées, masterfully crafted with rich, and authentic flavors
Bengan Bharta
Butter-like puréed eggplant baked in our tandoor and sautéed in a rich ginger-tomato reduction. Indulge in our delicious and hearty selection of savory vegan entrées, masterfully crafted with rich, and authentic flavors
Sabzi Chili Fry
Bhindi Masala
Chana Palak
Bombay Aloo
Aloo Gobi
A slow-cooked blend of fresh cauliflower, potatoes, and ginger root, and infused with a special peppercorn spice blend. Indulge in our delicious and hearty selection of savory vegan entrées, masterfully crafted with rich, and authentic flavors
Palak Sabzi Dal

Taj Specialties
Guy Fieri Goat Karahi
Tender and succulent goat meat, expertly cooked with a blend of zesty spices and herbs cooked in a traditional karahi, not karate. As featured on diners, drive-ins, and dives
Vegetable Pakora Kadhi
A treasured Punjabi family heirloom recipe of graham flour pakora fritters cooked in a tangy curry made from homemade yogurt
Bhindi Gosht
Succulent bone-in goat meat that is expertly cooked with a sauté of fresh and tender okra and sweet onions
Lamb Shank Curry
Tender and juicy lamb shank braised to perfection in a rich and aromatic curry infused with a delicate blend of spices and herbs

Beer
Taj Mahal Lager
Flying Horse Lager
Stella Artois
Heretic Chocolate Hazelnut Porter
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter
Pranqster
Deftones IPA
Apocolypse IPA
Chimay Grande Reserve
Chimay Premiere
Straffe Hendrix Quad
Deleria Belgian Ale
Barbican Malt Bev

Biryani
Guy Fieri Bone-In Chicken Biryani
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Biryani with tandoor marinated boneless chicken breast. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Steak Biryani
Featuring flavorful special trim beef, seasoned to perfection. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Goat Biryani
Bone-in, healthy, and lean goat, slow-cooked to perfection. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Shrimp Biryani
Ginger marinated jumbo shrimp. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Keema Biryani
Seasoned ground beef, ginger, and green peas. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Fish Biryani
Seasonal cuts of seasoned halibut or salmon. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Chana Pulao
Fluffy basmati rice cooked with chickpeas and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Sabzi Biryani
A seasonal mix of flavorful veggies, slow-cooked with basmati rice. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Tofu Biryani
Featuring firm tofu, seasoned and fried to perfection. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Lamb Biryani
Succulent pieces of tender lamb with fragrant basmati rice, aromatic herbs, and spices. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience
Babajan Biryani
Jumbo shrimp, tender lamb, chicken, and slow-cooked vegetable. Slow-cooked basmati rice dishes, masterfully sautéed with aromatic spices, delivering an unforgettable, and flavorful experience

Wine
Champagne

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Recent Reviews

This place was so excellent that I came back two nights in a row. Don’t expect food immediately on the table because everything is made from scratch using a multi-generational recipe. The wait is absolutely worth it though. I had the tikka masala and butter chicken, both of which were so yummy. I left both times with a full tummy and a smile. I also had the chai - super worth it.

Give them a chance and let the owners show you their pride in their...
July 2026
Five stars, no question. Taj Mahal of Boise is simply the best Pakistani food in town, and last night proved it all over again. We brought out-of-town friends who had never been, and the night turned into exactly the kind of feast that makes people fall in love with a restaurant.

We went all out and ordered a spread: the goat karahi, the bone-in chicken biryani, the tandoori platter, the Lahori fish fry, the Charga, garlic naan that disappeared faster than we...
July 2026
Best Indian / Pakistani restaurant in the country. Flavor, spice and service are all excellent. I ordered the chicken madras/mild, garlic naan, lamb biryani.

Madras is a tough dish to make, but it was perfect. Garlic naan was made form and flavorful on the middle and fluffy, flavorful, and tasteful on the outside. The biryani had perfectly cooked lamb, soft rice, and the spice that keeps you coming back. My favorite indian/Pakistani restaurant in the country,...
May 2026

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Taj Mahal Homestyle Indian and Pakistani Cuisine

150 N 8th St STE 222, Boise, ID 83702
(208) 473-7200