Who would think that the only Indian food in town would actually be good! Taj palace has fantastic food and ambiance. Highly recommend.

Went there for the first time. We love Indian cuisine and this place is more than AWESOME!! Super tasty chicken curry and the cheese appetizer was to die for! Not an overwhelming big menu to choose from which is a plus for us as well... Service was good... we will be back for sure :) read more

The food is tasty. The buffer has a few selection of different types of curry meat. The buffet is on the small size, sometimes we have to wait for more food to come. Didn't find the gulab sweet balls for dessert. read more

I came here for lunch and the staff told us to try the lunch buffet instead, and it was great! My favorite was butter chicken, mmmm. But did not really like the spice. The staffs were very friendly. Will definitely go back! read more

Tasty authentic Indian dishes, very friendly owners who remember my preferences, a great bar with lots of inexpensive choices. One of my favorite restaurants in Yakima. You don't be disappointed. read more

This place is arguably one of the top 5 best tasting restaurants in Yakima. Very reasonable prices given that Yakima restaurants cost 2-3 bucks more then a normal city for some reason. I have been to great tasting Indian restaurants all over the country in major metropolitan areas this place is as close as it gets to great tasting Indian food. They have lunch and dinner buffets and its just as good as ordering. If you like Naan bread, Taj Palace Naan bread can literally be a meal itself. I have gone there and ate the Naan and drank water like I was in a 3rd world country, because its just that good. I even sometimes just order Naan bread to go and pick it up on the way home from work. It's so soft, chewy, and yummy. Mmmm...mmmm...mmmm.... Without Taj Palace in my life I would be out slapping fools on the streets of Yakima out of pure frustration, because I would have to travel forever and a day to Portland or Seattle to find an equivalent restaurant. If you like Indian food you will like Taj Palace it is a respite for your tongue and stomach. I just want to thank the person who decided to open up an Indian Restaurant here in Yakima. Thank you for sustaining my sanity. read more

I thought I'd had good Indian food before. I was wrong. Taj Palace has so far been the greatest surprise restaurant find my wife and I have had since moving here. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but once you open the door, the smell of curry makes your mouth water. The waitstaff is all friendly and prompt, and we've never left without them giving us coupons for next time's visit. They totally don't have to do that, we'd be coming back anyway. Taj Palace boasts a huge vegetarian selection, although I tend to stick to chicken and lamb dishes. The butter chicken is my favorite; it's never greasy, never oily, always tender, and always full of flavor. The naan is similarly non-greasy and never burnt; the chai is never gritty and always comes piping hot; and the mango lassis are fresh and HUGE. To top things off, everything is extremely affordable. If you want to practically feel guilty for not paying enough, go for the lunch buffet. It's a sin how much good food you can get for so little. We've taken everyone who has come to visit us to this place, and they've loved it too. This is by far my favorite Indian restaurant. read more

I have recently discovered a new love for Indian food after a pleasant experience in SF. Coming back to Yakima with very limited quality dining options, I stopped in to give their lunch buffet a whirl. The quality of the food and the friendly service earns Taj Palace its 5th star. Absolutely delicious. I brought a friend who is from London and has traveled the world and she said it's the best Indian food she's had (In America ;). If you love Indian food you absolutely must go. On Keto diet? They got you covered. Get the butter chicken or any of the creamy dishes with no beans or potatoes. Not on a diet? Treat yourself to a mango lassi. So tasty!! Lunch buffet for $11-$12 is well worth it. I stayed once for like 3 hours to study and they were completely welcoming. I went like 3 or 4 times in a month. I had to cut myself off lol. read more

Let me just say, as of this date, this restaurant is the only place to receive a five-star review from me. I can't believe the best Indian food is in Yakima. That's right, I said it, Yakima. Every time I visit Yakima I make people stop here so i can marvel in it's majestic beauty. The place is awesomely decorated and it looks too fancy to be just a normal Indian restaurant. But wait, it isn't a normal Indian restaurant. Taj is family owned, and it shows, as the moment you walk into the door you'll be greeted by a nice Indian lady who seats you and takes your order. I have never been addicted to food before, but I am addicted to the Butter Chicken they serve here! It is so Americanized with it's creamy texture and the Garlic Naan compliments it so perfectly! This place is a huge recommend from me and that's hard to earn :P read more

Holy! Naan, curry, masala, tandoori.....these are words which induce slobbering, and lip-smacking. I'm glad to say I'm part Indian.....errrr....ok, I'm Native American, but I can perpetrate, can't I? Ok, jokes, aieee. My go-to joint for post-hiking/backpacking the Cascades used to be Miners as I drove home, but I think my new stop will have to be Taj Palace. The restaurant is a bit off the beaten path w.r.t. the highways, but stopping here is totally worth it. Whether you are famously famished or simply want to go to a nice place for a dinner date (I've done both), Taj Palace has you covered. The buffet is pretty darn good if you need to tack on some "L-B's", or if you are indecisive like me, and like to try a little bit of everything. For my recent menu meal, I went here with my girlfriend (who's a vegetarian), and we went for a couple of dishes. One was a curry and the other was a plate, my lady had had before, but its name escapes me....in fact, it wasn't on the menu, but they knew it when my girlfriend described it to 'em.... ...I wish I remembered this dish, because it clearly stole the show. So tasty, and so flavorful. Along with our dishes, we also went with some garlic naan, (which I use as a sponge to soak up anything my fork misses). So yes, Taj Palace----I approve. With great food, friendly staff, and a nice & clean dining area, I will go here to fuel up after any mountain adventures. read more

Love love love love this place. I'm Indian. We cook and eat a lot of indian food. When I came to Yakima five years ago, my expectations were very low. I mean, small town, indian food...wasn't expecting much. And I was blown away. This is authentic Indian cooking at it's best. We've had the buffet, we've ordered off the menu, and we've never had one thing that wasn't terrific. Last week we were back visiting Yakima and met friends for dinner here. Ordered lamb saag, dal makhani, bhindi masala, and naan. For desert we split pista kulfi and mango kulfi. OMG! Yum! Every dish is carefully prepared. You taste authentic --and expensive -- spices through the beautifully flavored dishes. The lamb was cooked to perfection, the dal was creamy, the bhindi was just right and the mango kulfi was amazing. I live in Dallas/Fort Worth where there is a large Indian community and many very good indian restaurants. This one would hold it's own just fine even in that town. Amazing food and really glad they're here. read more

It's average in the spectrum of Indian cuisine. Basmati texture was not as even. Our naan didn't have the puffiness of fresh-baked naan. The lassi was runny. The curry was not especially creamy, but still tasty. On the bright side, it's a huge place with huge portions and huge menu. There has to be a great dish in there somewhere. The server was super nice. She was kind enough to let us use the wall outlet to recharge our phone. So thank you! read more

Such delicious food. Butter chicken was really good. The lunch buffet was surprisingly very clean and organized with a good variety, including salad and vegetarian options. Because the lunch hour was busy, the wait staff was a little behind on drinks unless sticking with water, but not a major issue. read more

We used to love this place. Alas, it has changed. We ordered through Grubhub. I got butter chicken. The container was 90 percent sauce with a few pieces of chicken thrown in. My naan, and my chicken, were barely warm, despite living less than 10 minutes away. My husband's salad was composed of mostly the interiors of iceberg lettuce with a few pieces of cucumber and tomato. He asked for dressing on the side and got none. When we called, the person who answered the phone told him he would give him two dressings next time. Yeah, not going to be a next time, pal. Save your money- they appear to have gone to the dark side. read more

Second time in a row this food is really bad. I just had it Uber delivered the chicken is hard tasted like it's a couple days old as well as the rice.. this restaurant use to be good. read more

I came with a friend who had never tried Indian food before Out of doubt, he ordered a combo pizza and I ordered the chicken tikka masala. Both were excellent! Gladly, my friend now likes Indian food! The service was very good too. read more

I travel a lot and have eaten in many Indian restaurants. This is the only one I've seen where the chicken tikka masala had more meat than sauce! I'm talking big chunks of chicken. This restaurant is sparkling clean and very nicely decorated. No grease-stained red carpet here! Never expected to find a gem like this in Yakima. My one suggestion: Get some Sweet 'n' Low for your guests. Not everyone likes the yellow or blue sweeteners, and it was around long before they were. read more

Horrible service! They treated me and my sister so rude when it came time to order! Our waiter kept giving us rude comments. When we got or food my sister found a hair in her food! We decided to ignore it to not cause a seen but not even a second later we found a second hair in her food!! We told the staff this was disgusting and all we got back was rude looks and a 15% off our next meal as if we were coming back after that experience. I used to love going there but after that I will not be going back and won't recommend it to anyone read more

Yum! Everything is good! We keep trying different items each time we order and have been delighted!

Despite its rather dull downtown and not-much-to-do-outside vibe, Yakima does sometimes throw a curveball at me, mostly in a form of restaurant. Tonight, it was Indian food. The place was fairly empty but that's understandable on Tuesday night. Looked like a slow night and not to my surprise, food came out slowly. Got butter chicken and some lamb dish and they were great. Was neither too sweet nor too spicy; just good for my taste buds. As it usually is with other Indian restaurants, it is not cheap and in Yakima standards, it is borderline expensive. There is lunch buffet which i want to try but I will be able to make it... After all, most likely this is the last time I will be visiting Yakima for quite some time, if at all.. read more

Buffet style restaurant. My first time here. I tried everything and I have to say I enjoyed the chicken curry most! It's around $12 for lunch. I'll return again when I'm craving Indian cuisine..... read more

I really enjoyed the last two times I have visited this place. Staff was friendly with perhaps just a little bit too much time between drink refills but not bad. Food was very tasty and spicy but I was not sweating the entire meal. I'm not experienced enough to talk about authenticity of Indian food. Atmosphere is clean and nice. read more

Had the Sunday lunch buffet. I've never had Indian food before so I was surprised by all the spices! Lots of options though and it was all really delicious! It was $16 so a little high but not too bad for a delicious all you can eat buffet. I'd return for sure. read more

It may be the *only* Indian restaurant in Yakima, but it continues to be our favorite. Haha! We eat here every time we're here visiting family. Quality continues to be excellent. The menu seems to have changed a bit. Was slightly disappointed in quantity of Tandoori chicken -- just four pieces. Creamy saffron chicken was to die for -- so delicious. Most recent visit was on a slow Tuesday night with minimal staff on-hand, so we waited longer than we should have at some points. Minor criticisms aside, we love this place and will continue to dine here on future visits. You should, too! read more

This place is probably one of our favorites in town. Literally every.single.time. We have been here the service is friendly and knowledgeable. The food is delicious too! My husband and I both have food restrictions and the owner tonight walked us through what we can and can't have. Seriously who as a business owner takes the time with Their guests to walk them through what their lifestyle allows..: this place does!! The owner is an absolute riot!! He really makes it a warm and fun experience... every single time. I can't say enough good things about this place to be honest. If you want delicious food at great prices with friendly staff and an awesome and involved owner then THIS IS YOUR PLACE!! WE LOVE THE TAJ!!! read more

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On a business trip to Yakima and have started to rely on Yelp for reviews. So glad that I checked Indian restaurants. Went with the Butter Chicken and it was really very good. I was on my own and unfortunately couldn't quite finish it. I tried really hard. Next time I'm in Yakima I WILL be back! read more

This is the worst example of Indian cuisine I have ever had. I have eaten at some bad ones but this is the worst.... 3 times and that's it done done done....... read more

I don't have authorities to say this place is authentic Indian or not since I'm not from India. However, I love the food! We ordered fried fish for appetizer, chicken masala and spinach lamb curry. I enjoyed every single bite! The service was very good. Staffs are so friendly. The environment is nicer than most Indian restaurants I've been in Seattle. read more

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Tried the buffet for lunch today, it is good. The food is well prepared and presented, not overly spicy. Plenty of variety, butter chicken, tandoori chicken a couple lentil dishes. I really liked the zucchini and potato dish awesome garlic sauce too. The interior is nice and clean looking, has an upscale feel to it. My only complaint is the sink in the men's room wasn't working and was out of towels. Probably just a fluke as the rest of the place is well taken are of. Definitely would go back next time in Yakima. read more

I love this place! So fare the best Indian i have had! when people ask what woud be your last meal on earth i say "Taj Palace's butter chicken and garlic naan." read more

Taj Palace - Butter chicken and garlic naan Will be my last meal on earth! - Indian Near Me - Yakima, Washington

If you have a hankering for Indian food in Yakima, this is the place to go. The best lunch buffet in town; there is enough (albeit barely) variety and the butter chicken sure seems to keep bringing them back. I agree that the naan can be wildly inconsistent, which can be pretty disappointing. I do like the staff and the ambiance. Overall, while the food can be a bit uneven, it still beats most other local options, a real factor in giving a 4 star review. Anyplace else, this place probably merits 3 stars. Again, IMO, the best lunch buffet in town. read more

Best Indian food I've ever had! We love to order the vegetarian dinner plater/sampler, nav korma, dal maknini, paner something (like butter chicken but with the homeade cheese), garlic naan, also comes with the cracker appetizer, and veggie samoas (love the spice on the outside and veggies in), and dessert (often rice pudding, but sometimes we got mango ice-cream or a fruit parfait). Always plenty leftovers for next days lunch. One time with friends, one of which had a severe food allergy, our waitress and the chef were very accommodating and ensured that our friend ordered a dish that she could truly enjoy. A couple times we had Taj at the Yakima farmers market (Sunday downtown), like always, great! Similar fare to their lunch buffet. read more

Never having tried Indian food in my life, my boyfriend suggested we go there on a dinner date. I was very unsure on what to order. He helped me out and assured me that I could not go wrong with the buttered chicken. I have to say that he was right. Food had great flavor and the presentation was excellent. I also loved their naan bread, especially the garlic naan. I tried an Indian restaurant in the Seattle area and it just didn't compare to Taj Palace. Love the decor, waitstaff especially the owner is very nice and overall loved the food. Try the Samosas!! read more

Excellent food! Excellent staff and cooks! I drove two hours from Wenatchee to eat here and I am happy and satiated! I eat Indian food alllll the time in LA San Francisco Vancouver and this place is really legit!!! read more

For the area, this is the best Indian food around! We've been here upwards of 4 times and enjoyed it every time. The samosas are good, and most of the vegetarian options are delicious. Some of the dishes can be a little to 'saucy', (vegetable korma) but they're delicious nonetheless. Naan is good, occasionally a bit greasy. From 2-5pm they have a 'happy hour' with minimal discounts on food and moderate discounts on the beverages. Don't bother with the buffet if you're vegetarian! Most of the options are meat-based.and we prefer to pick our own dishes for the day. read more

First of all, it may be hard to give an accurate rating of this place because my boyfriend & I tried it Valentine's Day Eve. It was very busy (40 min. wait to be seated). seemed possibly short staffed . With that being said, staff on hand were working their butt off ! Once we were seated never wanted for beverages . Our appetizers showed very quickly . Main course was reasonable wait also . The only ding for food would be tandoori platter wasn't sizzling . Very fresh and made to order tasting , Indian food . I would go there again when in town . read more

When they opened up recently for din-in, we were excited to have a meal here. We entered at 11a.m. when they opened for lunch and were disappointed that every table was filthy and there was still food all over the floor from the night before. Made us question what the kitchen looked like if they were greeting customers with a dirty restaurant. I'd love to see them succeed, but they need to step it up! read more

A good selection with nice taste though nothing stood out too much aside from the Raita which was excellent.

I was very disappointed in the service at Taj Palace. All of the food was delicious, but our female server kept turning on her heel to leave us in the midst of asking about menu items, asking about appetizers, and ordering drinks and appetizers. She was ready to go home, or something! When she dropped off our naan, she proclaimed to someone other than me and my dining partner that "Cheese is on the bottom, garlic is on the top!" and then again promptly turned on her heel and proceeded to ignore us for the rest of our meal. The owner teased us about our order. Yes, the butter chicken is really good. Quit calling us boring and "basic" for ordering it. The owner also cashed out my gift certificate completely incorrectly and proceeded to blame ME for being too "chatty" when I called him out on it. I miss JESSIE!!! read more

We wound up in Yakima for 1//2 day on business and found this resaturant on Yelp, It had great reviews so, since we love Indian food we decided to go. The owner who was up front was a bit sarcastic from the get go when I asked how much the buffet lunch was and he replied $200 while laughing but never told me what the cost was. I then asked the server and he said he thought it was $12.95. We don't like doing buffet as we are not big eaters and like taking home our leftovers. The server was very nice and polite. We odered lamb vindaloo, black lentil dal which includes basmati rice, roti, garlic nan, and garden salad. I asked for mint chutney as all indian restaurants offer it for free and a big container was in the lunch buffet, the server was nice and brought us some. We packaged our food and I asked the owner for a small condiment container to take the rest of my chutney and also for another one and he comes back with a container filled with with chutney that was twice the size I asked for, I told him that was a lot and he mentioned nothing about a charge. We got the bill and he had two separate charges, $1.99 for one mango chutney and $3.99 for mint chutney. I questioned the owner on the way out and he said they that how it is. I told him to show me where on the menu it states that the charge for mint chutney as a side and he said they don't have it on their but they do charge. After going back and forth as I wanted him to prove it me, he grab some cash and proceeded to give me $3.00 to $4.00 saying " take this to cover the charge" I said I did not need the money but asked for a desert instead to cover part of what he charged. He got an attitude and shouted to his server to give me 3 order of Gulab Jamun and I told the server just one order. He was being very obnoxious and pompous. I was surprised he behaved this way in front of customers. I hope that the owner will learn from this mistake and handle any other problems in the future better then what he did with me. I would have given them 5 stars had I gotten better service and not over charged unnecessarily, as the food is really good. I did thank the cook for a delicious meal. The owner needs to know that service and good food go hand in hand when it comes to getting great reviews. read more