I was visiting Gatlinburg and we were searching for some food when we stumbled onto this place…read more Overall the food was amazing (the perfect amount of spice and food for my family), the service was great (the server was nice and respectful) and the place is very inviting and welcoming with pictures of the smokies and India mixed together. Great experience, and definitely would come back again!

An absolute peach of a restaurant and probably the best Indian restaurant in this entire region,…read morenow that several others have shut down completely and started getting bad ratings. The dishes are extremely super expensive for the quantity although everything tastes great and perfect. THE FOOD: We went in for lunch on consecutive days and tried out different items. We had Naan, Roti, Paneer Butter Masala, Veg Starters platter, Methi Mutter Paneer. Everything tasted so good. Everything costs ~ $20 as well and the breads were at $~$6 each. All of them tasted good and no issues. The starter platter was the pick although the quantity was very less for that price point again. Next day we tried Idly, Paneer Biryani and guess what the Paneer Biryani was so delicious and with mild spice it was perfect. It was well cooked and not much of random masala that will make the rest of your day bad. It came with a thick raitha which was decent in quantity. The Idly were a quick filler and Sambar was decent again. The price is the biggest concern here. I just hope they address it. SERVICE & AMBIENCE: The restaurant was not so crowded by the time we went and staffs were courteous. Although not sure how they jumped into conclusion that every Indian who visits them speaks Hindi, and they start to converse without even asking if we understand. That behavior was kinda off. But the service was quick. We didn't wait much. The ambience was good as well. Clean toilets. BOTTOMLINE: A great restaurant if you are visiting Gatlinburg, Smoky mountains and the surroundings and craving for warm and appetizing Indian food. Very pricey for the quantity so plan your meal accordingly. Great service and setting. Would visit again! MY PICKS FOR YOU: Paneer Biryani, Veg Starter Platter

I have gotta say, I read the 1 star reviews and I cant disagree more. The only one I can kind of…read moreunderstand is the little amount of meat. However, Americans eat a lot of meat, most countries do not eat that much, especially non-western. Authentic Indian food isnt giant portions of meat held together by a bit of gravy. The server we had was so nice, we had a nice conversation about dollywood and other things (because I kept talking) she recommended the dishes that are popular and answered questions I had about some of the more authentic vegetarian dishes. I got the onion bhaji(?) Garlic naan, lamb tandoori, and a paneer and pea dish. The naan wasnt the best but everything else was better than I expected in a small town in the middle of Tennessee. It could have been slightly more authentic, but then people would be complaining about that, too. If you like Indian, understand international cuisines, and are tired of eating heavy diner/steakhouse/mediocre barbecue, then absolutely go here. It was delicious.

What a pleasant meal! The aromas of smells that hits you when you walk into the building lets you…read moreknow its going to be an amazing experience! The food was filling and was so tasteful. The flavors are great and you won't be disappointed. Service was fast and the waitress was very kind and present whenever we needed!

I am so sad he closed. I know he had some problems, but we NEVER had a bad meal. And there are NO…read moreOTHER INDIAN places nearby, outside of Knoxville and the wonderful Spice Hut in Lenoir City. Sad to learn it is closed.

Okay, the owner Abbas is an interesting guy. If we all took the same approach to life as he does…read morethis world would be a great place. As far as the food goes, it's Pakistani home cooking. I went there only half hungry and split three dishes with a buddy of mine and I couldn't stop eating it, that's how good it is. Abass is the chief cook and candlestick maker. He does it all and he needs your support, His prices are good, and his food is fantastic. Go by and visit him and plan to eat there once a month to support him. He's not trying to create ambience or some sort of special experience, this is all about good home cooking Pakistani food.

Ordered garlic naan, chicken tandoori,butter chicken and curry goat. All were extremely good and…read morethe staff were super friendly and helpful with ordering! We ate too quick and forgot picture!

So... For a few years my wife and I would frequent, "Bambay Palace" in Turkey Creek. Then one day…read moreas we were going to order delivery, we realized it had changed name and management. To be honest, I kinda lost interest. I'm a creature of habit, and when I noticed our "go to" Indian food restaurant had changed name and management, I lost interest. Then last night, I again looked for a local Indian food restaurant that delivered because I LOVE INDIAN FOOD!! Sadly, my wife not so much. But that's another story lol.. So I got on my Yelp app and up pops Taj Indian Bistro. I checked the menu, had my wife have a look, and she found a dish that she thought she might like. And for whatever reason, DoorDash delivery was offering free delivery, so I thought "what the heck" I'll give them a shot. I have to say, I was skeptical about a few things on their menu. Do they serve dishes with rice? Or do I have to add it to the order? Are the portions small? None of those questions were answered in the delivery menu. But I gave all of the above a shot. Then: THE FOOD WE ORDERED WAS EXCELLENT! Of course rice was included. The Onion bhaji was amazing and almost too big of an order for one person! The Garlic Naan bread was perfect, and our main course dishes were TOP NOTCH (my wife didn't care for hers, typical.) After her mentioning that "It's Ok..) I tried it and it WAS ALSO DELICIOUS !! If I had anything negative to add, it was DoorDash. I personally HATE delivery services. They're all a major ripoff. But Taj is my new favorite Indian restaurant. We'll dine in next time.

Not to be mistaken for the actual Taj Mahal, Taj Indian Bistro is right in Turkey Creek. I love…read morecurry and was looking forward to trying this place. I loved the flavors! The korma was creamy with a great amount of spice and a bit of nuttiness. Great rounded tomato flavor in the masala. I was literally licking the bowl. I also loved the warm garlic naan bread (extra charge), which was perfect to sop up every drop. The issue I had was that there were very few pieces of chicken and no vegetables, so basically $18 for basmati rice, sauce, and a few pieces of protein is a tough sell. These folks know how to cook Indian flavors though!

I've moved away from Knoxville and hadn't been to Sitar in several years, so I was anxious to see…read moreif it was as good as I'd remembered. Friends and I met for the lunch buffet. Some of the art has been updated inside, but it is remarkably the same as always. The service is a little terse sometimes, but not rude or ill-intended. They're just way focused on efficient table turning. The food was still excellent, even compared to Indian restaurants in much bigger cities and much fancier places. The lunch buffet remains an excellent value as well. I'm thrilled to have eaten there one again and hopefully introduced a friend to a new favorite.

Sitar has one of the most delicious Indian buffets I've ever experienced outside of India. And the…read moredinner isn't half bad either. It's been a family favorite of ours for over a decade. The tandoori chicken comes out sizzling, a tasty skillet of chicken with onions and peppers. The basmati rice is very good. But I think the real star is the Dal Makhani side that comes with the tandoori chicken, a beautifully complex black lentil dish! I highly recommend it!

Omg, this place is amazing I'm petitioning for one in Chicago!…read moreEverything we had was so good and our server was so nice. We arrived an hour before closing and the place was bustling! Once seated we ordered the okra fries (good for a group, too much for one person and they were a bit salty). The server scooped up the last tandoori chicken for my sister and I had the paneer. The way things were prepared were new to me but so, so , so good. The mango lassi was fresh and not made from a mix, the naan was just right and the rice was warm and fluffy. We also had the cardamom ice cream and carrot cake and this place knocked both out of the park. I love flavorful food and was so happy someone suggested this gem!

First time to their 'new' location (visited back there 2.5 years ago). They have what seems to be a…read moremuch bigger menu than I remember. We sat at the bar and made some new friends. We got right in as a result. The space is so much nicer as it is now really large. What a colorful and awesome place. We ordered the vada tots. This is a change up on tater tots with a great dipping sauce. The food came out incredibly fast! Both were not merely good, each was utterly fantastic!!! We eat at Indian places everywhere and have never had flavors this profoundly amazing. I can see why they earned the James Beard Award! We were traveling through and wanted to give them another try after 3 years. The owner is the Michelangelo in the field of amazing flavors! He has won us over and the finess with each flavor show his dedication to perfection. If ever you come to Asheville, do yourself a favor a definitely stop in, wait if you need to and then feast!!! Absolutely awesome!!!

Service was spectacular! By far the best service in Knoxville. The chicken breast in the chicken…read moretikka masala was quality chicken. 10/10 will be making this a regular place.

After two trips, one for dinner and one for lunch, we will…read morecontinue to come back. I like it. I don't love it. The Vindaloo dishes are my favorites here. And tandoori chicken. The rest in the lunch buffet ALL have one of the spices that I don't care for. Others really rave about Aroma and I see why. I wouldn't know "authentic" from not, but the dishes here don't seem super American-ized and I appreciate that. Of the several options for good Indian food in the area, we'll keep Aroma in semi regular rotation, but it won't be my first choice usually. The restaurant is always clean and the service is great. The parking is busy at lunch, less congested at night.

What a gem!!!! Wonderful food, friendly service. The restaurant was clean and love the music they…read moreplay. We started with the Paneer Pakoras, and shared the Fish (tilapia) Curry. Our dining companions had the Chicken Curry and Shrimp Palak. I did try everything and it was all amazing. The garlic naan was AMAZING - some of the best I've ever had. I can't wait to come back. Sorry no food pics because we dove in and gobbled it all down.

3.5 stars. Gave Jalsa another shot since so many people say it's great. I wouldn't go that far,…read morebut it was definitely better than my first visit. They're running an October $10 lunch buffet special and there were better and more food options, so I'd say it was worth the price this time. Definitely not worth the $17 they previously charged. Food was still largely bland, with salt being the most common flavor, but a few items were tasty enough to make it worthwhile. All the Indian cuisine I've had before was spicy and/or rich in flavor; I think Jalsa is very toned down to try to appeal to the locals. I enjoyed a couple of the chicken dishes and the pasta dish was good. Adding some hot sauce gave some things a little flavor. The greeter was very pleasant and inside appeared clean. Nearly empty on Saturday at lunchtime, so where's all the people who love this place so much?