Soup near Hickory

“Taj Indian Cuisine is my favorite restaurant in Hickory. The food is fresh, fragrant, and mouthwatering. The restaurant itself is aesthetically pleasing and spotless. The service is excellent.“

“We were traveling out of town and didn’t arrive in Hickory, NC until around 9 PM, so we decided to grab a bite to eat at Olive Garden. Back home, our Olive Garden stays open until midnight during the week and 1 AM on weekends, so we had no idea this location closed at 10 PM. If we had known, we probably wouldn’t have gone so late.

The hostess could definitely use a little more customer service training, but our waitress was absolutely amazing. Even though it was close to closing time, she never once made us feel rushed. She treated us like we had come in during the middle of the day and had all the time in the world.

We finished around 9:45 PM, and throughout the entire meal she was patient, friendly, and answered all our questions about the specials. She even brought my husband a drink to go because she noticed he must have been thirsty after several soda refills. She just kept them coming with a smile.

The food was okay overall. Unfortunately, we both ended up with heartburn afterward. Mine was from how spicy my meal was, and my husband’s was probably from all the marinara and spaghetti sauce. Still, the excellent service from our waitress really stood out and made the experience much better.

I really wish I had gotten her name so I could give her the recognition she deserves on here. Great service like that is hard to find these days!“

“The food was good but we wasn’t impressed with the customer service.
I’m used to once the food is finished I look on the board but if I missed the timeframe. The staff will call your name and tell you if food is ready for pick up.
Not a pleasant experience with customer service at this restaurant.“

“A great place for authentic cuisine in a family friendly atmosphere.“