I have been looking for Shrimp Masala and we came upon Taj India. It is located off Richmond road so if you live around here this is a must try. We ordered the shrimp and chicken Masala today. 10/10 for both. The spices were delicious. They give complimentary chutney and pita chips which was pretty unique. You do have to order naans separate so keep this in mind, we went with the garlic naan and cheese naan. We also tried the mango lussi, it was very creamy. Service was great very attentive and helpful. It was a lovely midweek dinner. read more

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Just moved to the area and was excited to find an Indian restaurant in the area. Decided to give the place a try and it was a great experience. There was some kind of event happening at the time, which made the place very loud and lively, but we were seated right away. The staff were all very friendly and we had multiple people come by to check on us throughout our visit. With the event going on, there were kids running around the restaurant being pretty rambunctious and loud. The menu was pretty extensive but we decided to try some simple dishes for a first visit. Chicken mushroom, chicken biryani and peshawari nan. Everything came out fairly quickly. The dishes were the right temperature, super flavorful, moist and the sauce was delicious. I was worried about spices and the chicken mushroom was not spicy. The peshwari nan was moist and really good with the nuts and fruits, I could have eaten that by itself. Crisp and chewy and just really good. We ended the meal with gulab jamun which was syrupy sweet and moist. The price was reasonable at just over $40 and it was a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Came on a Monday evening so there was no wait at all. Sat ourselves as directed and was quickly greeted. Food was amazing! The fish came out fast and was a great snack while we waited on our entrees. While we were sitting we could hear commotion from the kitchen which sounded like arguing but it didn't concern us so we just chatted but it brought attention to how quiet the restaurant was. No music or audio to drawn out personal conversations. The tvs were later cut on. Dinner came and we tore it up! Got full half way through and took the rest to go. I'm in love with Indian cuisine and will definitely be back, sitting farther away from kitchen! read more

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Excellent food and service. My friend and I were there for hours catching up over dinner. The staff were very patient and remained attentive during this time. read more

Indian cuisine is one of my favorites and since living in Bangalore I have a different look on restaurants here. I always find myself comparing which sometimes isn't fair. Taj did not disappoint on any level. The staff was extremely friendly and the dining room was very clean. I sat down and took a look at the menu and decided to go with my two litmus tests. Gobi Manchurian and a chicken makhani, both ordered medium hot with a couple butter naan. The food arrived quickly and hot. I tackled the gobi first. It was by far hands down the best gobi Manchurian I've had since I left India. Not too much sauce, crispy fry on the cauliflower and had that sweet tangy spicy flavor that was phenomenal. The portion size was fantastic. Every bite was sensational. Then I moved to the makhani. Again the flavor was amazing. Creamy and rich, not watery at all which is the usual problem. The spice level was fantastic and the medium hot was right around a standard Indian level The chicken pieces were plentiful and the portion was a standard copper bowl size. The naan also was impressive. Definitely made in house in their tandoor. Not thick and doughy but slightly crisp but pliable. Absolutely perfect to tear apart and eat the Mikhano. This is definitely my go to spot in Lexington when I visit. Well done to the staff, chef and owner for great experience. If you are hesitant to try Indian food for the first time, make this your spot and you'll be hooked for life. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g39588-d1085377-r949126252-Taj_India_Indian_Restaurant-Lexington_Kentucky.html# read more

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Wow. I have not been here in so long, but it really looks like they did a lot to the place. I came here because I wanted to try some Lamb Curry. I had to order in person because last weekend, I tried calling in and ordering online, and neither of those options worked. I decided not to order because my mind went to eating something else. Instead, I decided to come in person. When I was looking through the menu online, I noticed that they had Limca and Thums Up. GUYS....guys. These drinks are only sold in India (maybe somewhere in the U.S., I highly doubt it). Man, nostalgia. So when I went on trips to India with my parents, when I was younger, I had always seen drinks like Limca, not really Thums Up. This will be my first time drinking a Thums Up. If I had to suggest a beverage, I would suggest these. It is just because you cannot get them in the states. It is like going to a Mexican restaurant and getting a Mexican Coca Cola or a Jarritos. I also like how when I ordered the Lamb Curry, they gave me free rice with it. How cool is that? Bonus! It is like ordering ribs from Johnny Carino's and receiving a baguette with dipping sauce. -------------------------------------------------------------- I went back to try some goat curry today and I found that the gal with the white cap did not honor a discount card I received from the owner, many years ago. She did yesterday; however, not today. She seemed to make up the pricing. Goat curry is posted to be $16.99 on the website, but she put the price down as $18 flat, which with sales tax of 6% should be $18.01 Yesterday, I had the discount card and I was charged $18.12. This was a combined price from when I had ordered lamb curry $15.99 on their menu and with Thums Up, a beverage for $2.99. The discount (I think she gave me 10%, even though it clearly states 15% for take out). So $15.99+2.99 = 18.98-1.898 = 17.082. Now the sales tax is 6%. So $17.08 x 0.06 = $18.11 If I presented the same discount card today and I did not buy a beverage, it should have been $16.99 x 0.10 = $1.699, 16.99-1.699 = $15.291 x 6% (+ 0.917) = $16.20 Suggestion: Check your receipts because they do not itemize them. It is just one flat amount. Also, it would help if they put some sort of bell or something at the entrance. It does not help if people have to walk up and disturb other dining guests just to get customer service. Edit: I may consider leaving pricing alone. It seems like they gave me more goat curry by volume than lamb curry. Almost like three times the amount. Google states that goat is more expensive than lamb though? Weird. read more

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Taj consistently delivers excellent Indian cuisine at a great value. I've been a loyal customer for years, and it remains my top choice for Indian food in Lexington. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes it a great spot for group dinners with coworkers or friends. read more

Went there for lunch and it was just sorta "meh". They were doing some remodeling and there was NO ONE else there, so maybe they didn't have their heart in it. But the food was "meh", service was "meh" (which should have at least been better since there were no other patrons), and the ambiance was pretty roughy (although, as I said, they were remodeling, so maybe it'll get better....but the play looked rough). read more

Food: Most of the items was cold and no taste at all. Service: Excellent Ambiance: So quite Price: Too high when we compare with other Indian Restaurant, especially Buffet items are very few. I never go back this place. Our group was not at all happy with meals. read more

Best, authentic Indian food in town. Love the owners and the staff. Family owned and ran business. 10/10 read more

A decent Indian meal. The chana masala was good but the spice level was a bit off; I asked for medium which should have been at least s little hot but was less than mild. Garlic naan was good but very thin. Same with the Raita. Generous portions and the menu is extensive, including some Indo-Chinese items that look interesting. Lots of folks in and out for takeout. Will be back try again and update review. read more

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These guys are always on point. Love grabbing some take out from here. They always do great

I ended up trying this restaurant because all the hip downtown spots with outdoor seating were packed. This place did not possess that sort of atmosphere, nor was it crowded 15 minutes prior to closing, but it was well worth the trip. My chola bhatura (chickpeas with fried bread for dipping) was delicious. I asked for it spicy and it was perceptibly so, but delivered a rich mix of flavors, enhanced even more by a side of pickled onions. I was surprised that it came with rice, as normally the bread replaces the rice in these dishes, but even after dipping two decent sized breads in there I still had leftover chickpea curry, and I'm certainly not disappointed at the overall generous amount of food. It's only one dish, but I have confidence that when I do come back, the rest will be just as good. read more

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Chicken Vindaloo is the best! I live out of town so don't get it as often as I would like but it's really great.

Better experience this time. Only my 2nd time having goat meat and they cooked it better than the other Indian place I went to in Winchester. Very pleased about that! I got 4 out of 6 on their spice scale, and if I come back will get 5. Good service, food came out in good time. Not a real Indian smell aroma when you walk in the door, but definitely a much better experience than last time. read more

Would not visit again. Tried a few dishes - likely the worst Indian food I have ever had. Service was fine, nothing notable. Decor was odd and outdated - all the tables have an article from over 10 years ago... read more

This place has consistently impressed me over the years. The food is out of this world. Years ago, my oldest daughter brought me here... and I have loved it... every single visit is perfect. I highly recommend this place, great food, great employees, great owner. If you wish to "try something new and out of your comfort zone"... this is your new place. I hope Taj India remains here for many, many more years! read more

If I could get away without a star, trust me I would. So.. a few days ago, one rainy night, after a looooong session at work n in-between heavy rain, I felt the need for comfort food. As this place was on my way home, ave because I wanted to try it out as well, I ordered a couple of items. I called and placed my order... a lady picked up the phone. I asked her twice if the lentil soup was actual lentil soup, also called as mullligatawny soup. She assured me yes it was. So I ordered that and a chicken biryani. On reaching the place, my heels got caught in one of the many cracks on their steps n I almost pitched forward. There was hardly any patrons inside the establishment, which should have been a red flag. But I shrugged it off thinking it's after 9pm on a week night. There was one guy at the register who was also serving tables and running back n forth from the kitchen. There were loud Punjabi songs on tv, hell bent on giving me a headache. Anyway, I got the food n went home. When I opened up my order.. the lentil soup was a watered down version of yellow daal!!!!!!!! With even the tarka on it! The chicken biryani was smelly! And the rice were sooooo old! Broken up n knobby. I didn't even have the guts to open up the Raita! Veryyyy disappointing! Not recommended at all!!!!! read more

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The food is very good! We had a girls' night out and shared several dishes. I think my favorites are the lamb curry and butter chicken. I highly suggest checking out the food here. A little music would be a nice touch for the atmosphere. The space is huge and has a lot of potential but I think they need to do a bit more to create the ideal atmosphere. read more

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Great night for take out. Pulled up, placed our order: Butter Chicken, Chicken Madras, Lamb Curry, Garlic Naan, and Samosas. Carefully packaged by a charming and very handsome young man. Everything was wonderfully spicy and seasoned. And finding an extra surprise of rice pudding dessert was thoughtful. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, we're very happy that we have leftovers to share with each other, and definitely will be back. read more

SINCERELY OUTSTANDING!!! I had vegetable pakoras and lamb saag. The pakoras were served with tamarind sauce and onion chutney. The onions were super flavorful! The lamb was so tender and delicious. I will be back to try more! read more

I've only tried the lunch buffet at Taj, so I can't speak for the dinner menu but I liked the buffet. There were many dishes to choose from. Mostly your standard Indian buffet fare, such as naan, pakora, rice, vegetarian options including a spinach dish, spicy lentil soup, a pea and corn dish, and plenty of meat including chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, goat curry, chicken curry. Quite a lot of meat actually. They also have a small salad bar with lettuce, spicy onion relish, hot sauce, raita, and a few indian desserts. I tried it all. I especially liked the lentil soup that was spicy and filled with ginger. The creamy spinach was also great. I wasn't a fan of the pakora or bread and rice - I thought they were a little over cooked. For two of us, the bill came to around $17. Definitely a good deal! The service was great also. read more

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This place is amazing! It is the best Indian restaurant in Lexington! We have tried their lamb and Chicken Malasa, goat curry! All fantastic!!! The service is also good! Come to check refill water frequently! Wonderful place and great people! Good vibes also, they have a lot of traditional Indian decos and very clean places! If you would like to try Indian food, just go there! Never disappointed! read more

So good and consistent every time. I get carry out from here a lot not only because it's at the end of my street which is awesome but it's absolutely my favorite meal when I don't know what to eat. The staff is always friendly when I come in and I wouldn't mind eating there because the ambiance feels true to it's cuisine. I can't recommend this place enough to anyone curious. Safe bet for anyone exploring Indian.. go chicken (or any protein you like) tikka masala read more

They stopped doing their own deliveries and only use third party services like Door Dash or Grub Hub. Their direct phone number doesn't even work any more. They've completely shut out their customers. These third party food delivery services have no connection to the restaurant and will rip you off or deliver an incorrect order and the restaurant doesn't do shit, and neither will the restaurant. Taj India's phone number doesn't even work any more. I don't recommend Taj India unless you pick up. Even then, the food isn't as good as it used to be. read more

My dad eats like he never has had a meal. He is always on some kind of juice diet. So, whenever we go out to eat, and he is with us, we make sure we visit Taj India. Good food, and my dad can get like five plates of food. read more

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Food tasted just fine, but was lacking flavor compared to other Indian restaurants here. The prices were also cheaper though so might have something to do with it. Not our go-to for Indian food but still a great choice. read more

Love this place! Went on a quiet weekend, but it was still wonderful. Expect to watch Bollywood/Hindi/Indian movies on the screen (some subtitle translations are absolutely curious, but quite amusing). Take a chance and try the onion chutney (I'll take those and the crackers over some disappointing guac and chips I've had)! Bhangen baarta (eggplant dish) and chicken tikka were absolutely wonderful. And if you love dessert, the gulab jamun is great! read more

Made fresh and tasted delicious. I highly recommend.always been a pleasure going here

I love, love, love Taj India. They have the friendliest staff that is very accommodating to your comfort level and taste. If they make something to spicy they will remake it for you. The dinning area is quite lovely, they always have fresh bleach white cloth napkins. The presentation is amazing. As far as the food goes it's to DIE for!! The lunch buffet is ok, but the true super stars lie inside the menu. We always order off the menu even during lunch times because it's so fresh and exquisite. The chai tea is so soothing and sweet it's the perfect pair for some of the spicier dishes they serve. Also the fresh squeezed mango juice is amazing. Also don't forget to order Garlic Naan. read more

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I called to ask them if they had a buffet in the evening and they said that they never have a buffet. When I started telling them that yelp had them for a buffet, they rudely hung up on me. read more

I got take out at TAJ and it was beyond fantastic. The chutneys are house made, the servings were generous, and it was ready in 20 minutes.

This is perhaps the worst Indian food I have ever eaten. Every dish was watery and, save one, sickly sweet, almost as if ketchup had been added. There was no obvious taste of any of the classic spices that comprise any of the Indian curries that I know. There was none of the succulence of a dish prepared with ghee. I am pretty sure no ghee was used in the preparation of the four dishes we ordered. I so wanted to like this place. The delivery was fast. The food was hot. They're open on Monday. Our dishes were so bad, though, that we threw our leftovers in the trash. We always order extra dishes so we can have leftovers for lunch. Outside of an elementary school cafeteria, it is truly hard to imagine anyone with a palate so undeveloped as to enjoy eating this slop. read more

A total gem!!! The staff was so kind and the food was amazing!! I got the Chana Masala, with Chapatti and veggie samosas. Absolutely amazing and Vegan friendly!!! I will definitely be back!! read more

Food and service were both great. We hadn't ever had Indian food before and they helped us make selections. Vegetable samosas and onion Nan were bomb appetizers. We had the Matter Mushroom and the Chicken Tikka Masala. Both delicious. You can even pick your level of spicy. They will give you extra rice if you run out. Definitely coming back! Two appetizers and two full meals (with leftovers) was $30. read more

This is my favorite Indian restaurant in Lexington! Everything on the menu is delicious! The spinach naan is really flavorful, tikka masala and butter chicken or some of our family favorites! The staff is super friendly and welcoming! read more

Love it! Best Chicken Tikka Masala! Will miss it after our move.

I LOVE them! They are so good to their customers! The food is always amazing, fresh, hot and tasty! It doesn't matter pick up or delivery I have never had a bad experience! Thank you guys so much! read more

While traveling in the area, we decided to try this restaurant, as Indian food is one of our favorite cuisines. The place is very nice, clean and comfortable, with very friendly people. The buffet food was hot and fresh, although I would have to say that even though the taste was good, it was not anything special and some items could have been spiced a little more. However, I would recommend it. read more

This is my favorite Indian food in Lexington. Everything is always amazing and the portions are huge. The staff are always super nice as well! read more