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    Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar

    Indian
    Open now11:30AM - 10PM
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    Taj Favorites
    Starters & Soups
    Tandoori Specials (Clay Oven)
    Dinner for Two
    Breads
    Vegetarian Entrées
    Chicken Entrées
    Lamb Entrées
    Seafood Entrées
    Goat Specials
    Rice Specialties
    Desserts
    Condiments & Sauces
    Drinks

    Featured Items

    • Garlic Naan

      Traditional Indian flatbread made with milk, all purpose flour. Topped with garlic and cilantro. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $4.95
    • Roti

      Traditional Indian whole wheat flour bread. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $3.50
    • Aloo Gobi

      Cauliflower & potatoes cooked in mild Indian spices, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $15.95

    Taj Favorites

    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Tender chicken simmered in a creamy, tomato-forward curry with warm Indian spices. Rich, aromatic, and comforting—perfect with rice or naan. (Nut Free, Gluten Free)
      $18.95
    • Butter Chicken

      Tandoor-roasted chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-onion sauce with raisins and cashews with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.
      $18.95
    • Saag Paneer

      Fresh spinach & mustard greens and homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro. (Nut Free, Gluten Free)
      $16.95
    • Shahi Paneer

      Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews. (Gluten Free)
      $17.95
    • Chicken Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and herbs. Topped with Cashews (Gluten Free, Can Be Made without Nuts)
      $17.95
    • Lamb Masala

      Tender boneless lamb cooked in rich a rich creamy tomato sauce with touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro (Nut Free, Gluten Free)
      $19.95

    Starters & Soups

    • Chicken Soup

      A warm, aromatic chicken soup gently simmered with garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs. Finished with green onion and cilantro for a lightly spiced, comforting bowl. (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)
      $6.95
    • Lentil Soup

      Warm, comforting lentil soup simmered with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices like ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric, and cumin. Finished with a fresh cilantro and green onion garnish (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
      $4.95
    • Garden Fresh Salad

      A crisp, garden-style salad with fresh lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes, finished with bell pepper and shredded red and green cabbage. Served with your choice of raita or ranch (tamarind chutney or olive oil available as a dairy-free option)
      $6.95
    • Papadam

      Thin, crispy lentil wafers with cumin seeds made with lentil beans. (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
      $2.95
    • Samosa

      Fried crisp pyramid stuffed with delicately spiced mashed potatoes. Green peas, cumin seeds, turmeric, salt. (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
      $5.95
    • Aloo Tikki

      Fried potato patties with green peas seasoned with ginger, garlic, and fenugreek leaves (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
      $5.95
    • Vegetable Pakora

      Crispy vegetable fritters made with potatoes, onions, spinach, and cauliflower in a spiced chickpea batter, fried until golden. Lightly seasoned with ginger and cumin for a warm, savory bite.
      $7.95
    • Paneer Pakora

      Tender Indian cottage cheese stuffed with mint sauce, coated in chickpea batter, and fried until golden.
      $7.95
    • Chicken Pakora

      Tender, boneless chicken pieces marinated with ginger, garlic, cumin, and coriander, then coated in a chickpea batter and fried until crisp.
      $7.95
    • Fish Pakora

      Crispy, golden-fried tilapia bites marinated with ginger, garlic, and red chili powder for a bold, savory kick.
      $9.95
    • Vegetarian Platter

      A shareable sampler platter with samosa, aloo tikki, vegetable pakora, and paneer pakora. Crisp and golden bites with a mix of savory potato, vegetables, and paneer.
      $10.95
    • Non-Vegetarian Platter

      A shareable sampler of crispy chicken pakora, fish pakora, and lamb rolls. Served hot with bold, spiced flavors and plenty of variety in every bite.
      $12.95
    • Samosa Chat

      Crushed samosas topped with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, mint, onion chutney. Garnished with green onion, red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, sprinkled with Indian spices.
      $8.95
    • Aloo Tikki Chat

      Crispy potato patties topped with yogurt, tamarind, mint, onion chutney. Garnished with green onions, red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, sprinkled with Indian spices.
      $8.95

    Tandoori Specials (Clay Oven)

    • Seekh Kabob

      Finely Minced lamb, seasoned with onions, colorful Indian herbs & spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven.
      $19.95
    • Taj's Tandoori Mixed Grill

      Combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kabob, and shrimp.
      $24.95
    • Tandoori Chicken

      Bone-in Chicken marinated overnight in yogurt with colorful Indian herbs & spices garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander powder. ; cooked in our clay Tandoor oven
      $17.95
    • Tandoori Chicken Tikka

      Tender boneless white-meat chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander, then roasted in our clay tandoor oven. Aromatic, lightly smoky, and packed with classic tandoori spice.
      $18.95
    • Tandoori Shrimp

      Fresh jumbo Shrimp marinated in yogurt and Indian spices and cooked in our clay tandoor oven
      $19.95

    Dinner for Two

    • Chef’s Dinner for Two (Vegetarian)

      A complete vegetarian dining experience for two — includes samosas, saag paneer, vegetable curry, naan, basmati rice, and dessert.
      $48.00
    • Chef’s Dinner for Two (Non-Vegetarian)

      A chef-curated dinner for two featuring tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, naan, basmati rice, and dessert
      $56.00

    Breads

    • Plain Naan

      Soft, traditional naan flatbread made with milk and all-purpose flour, baked in a clay oven. Warm, lightly chewy, and perfect for scooping up curries and sauces.
      $3.50
    • Garlic Naan

      Traditional Indian flatbread made with milk, all purpose flour. Topped with garlic and cilantro. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $4.95
    • Peshwari Naan

      Traditional Indian flatbread made with milk, all purpose flour filled with cashews, raisins, fennel seeds, coconut. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $5.95
    • Cheese Naan

      Traditional Indian flatbread bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese made with milk, all purpose flour. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $5.95
    • Chicken Naan

      Traditional Indian flatbread stuffed with minced chicken made with milk, all purpose flour.Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $5.95
    • Onion Kulcha

      Traditional Indian flatbread stuffed with onion made with milk, all purpose flour. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $4.95
    • Roti

      Traditional Indian whole wheat flour bread. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $3.50
    • Aloo Paratha

      Traditional indian whole wheat flour bread stuffed with potatoes. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.
      $4.95

    Vegetarian Entrées

    • Aloo Gobi

      Cauliflower & potatoes cooked in mild Indian spices, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $15.95
    • Baingan Bhartha

      Fresh Eggplant baked over Tandoor flame then mashed & sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato & green peas. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $16.95
    • Bhindi Masala

      Fresh okra cooked with onion, garlic, fresh tomato, ginger. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $15.95
    • Chana Masala

      Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and Indian spices. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $16.95
    • Chole Bhatura Thali

      Traditional Thali, White wheat deep fried bread. contains chickpeas curry, onion and achar and Raita on the side.
      $21.95
    • Chole Poori Thali

      Traditional Thali, Whole wheat deep fried puffy bread. Contains chickpeas curry, onion and achar and Raita on the side.
      $21.95
    • Dal Makhni

      Black beans & kidney beans & lentil beans cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, tomato & Indian spices.
      $17.95
    • Khari Pakora

      Vegetable fritters (onion, spinach, cauliflower filled) simmered in a tangy yogurt curry sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $15.95
    • Malai Kofta

      Vegetable balls ( potatoes, carrots, green beans, green peas, mixed with chickpea flours) cooked in rich creamy sauce with cashews, raisins, spices ginger , garlic, onion. garnished with almonds or cashew
      $16.95
    • Mattar Panner

      Homemade cheese cottage cubes & fresh green peas cooked in ginger, garlic, onion, tomato; garnished with fresh cilantro
      $17.95
    • Mixed Vegatable Curry

      Seasonal vegetables ( carrots, green beans, cauliflower, green peas) with ginger, garlic, onion. Indian spices, turmeric, coriander, cumin.
      $15.95
    • Paneer Pepper Masala

      Tomato based curry sauce with homemade cottage cheese cubes with onion and bell pepper and Indian spices and herbs
      $17.95
    • Rajmah Masala

      Red kidney beans cooked in tomato base curry sauce. garlic, ginger, onion & Indian spices.
      $15.95
    • Saag Choleh

      Fresh spinach & mustard greens chickpeas cooked with onion, garlic, ginger & herbs. Garnished with cilantro.
      $15.95
    • Saag Paneer

      Fresh spinach & mustard greens and homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro. (Nut Free, Gluten Free)
      $16.95
    • Shahi Paneer

      Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews. (Gluten Free)
      $17.95
    • Vegetable Korma

      Vegetables (carrots, green beans, cauliflower, green peas) simmered in a creamy sauce made with onion and touch of tomatoes and Indian spices, turmeric, coriander, cumin. Topped with almonds or cashew
      $16.95

    Chicken Entrées

    • Butter Chicken

      Tandoor-roasted chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-onion sauce with raisins and cashews with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.
      $18.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Tender chicken simmered in a creamy, tomato-forward curry with warm Indian spices. Rich, aromatic, and comforting—perfect with rice or naan. (Nut Free, Gluten Free)
      $18.95
    • Chicken Curry

      Boneless chicken cooked in thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Mushroom

      Boneless Chicken, fresh mushrooms cooked in a curry sauce with Indian spices and herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro
      $17.95
    • Chicken Saag

      Boneless Chicken & fresh spinach and mustard greens cooked in ginger, garlic, onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Shahi Korma

      Boneless Chicken cooked in rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins and Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashew.
      $18.95
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Boneless chicken and potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro
      $17.95

    Lamb Entrées

    • Lamb Curry

      Boneless lamb cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herb. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $19.95
    • Lamb Masala

      Tender boneless lamb cooked in rich a rich creamy tomato sauce with touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro (Nut Free, Gluten Free)
      $19.95
    • Lamb Mushroom

      Boneless Tender lamb & fresh mushrooms cooked in curry sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Saag

      Boneless lamb & fresh spinach and fresh mustard greens cooked in ginger, garlic, onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Shahi Korma

      Boneless Lamb cooked in rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins with Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashew.
      $20.95
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Boneless lamb & potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.
      $17.95

    Seafood Entrées

    • Fish Curry

      Fish cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herb. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $17.95
    • Fish Masala

      Fish cooked in rich a rich creamy tomato sauce with touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro (Nut Free, Gluten Free)
      $18.95
    • Fish Vindaloo

      Traditional vegetarian curry cooked with aromatic spices and herbs.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herb. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Masala

      Shrimp cooked in rich a rich creamy tomato sauce with touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro (Nut Free, Gluten Free)
      $19.95
    • Shrimp Saag

      Shrimp & fresh spinach and fresh mustard greens cooked in ginger, garlic, onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.
      $18.95

    Goat Specials

    • Goat Curry

      Tender Bone-in goat cooked in thick curry sauce with ginger, garlic, tomato, onion & Indian spices and herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro
      $18.95

    Rice Specialties

    • Vegetable Biryani

      Fragrant basmati rice with vegetables, herbs, and warm spices.
      $16.95
    • Chicken Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and herbs. Topped with Cashews (Gluten Free, Can Be Made without Nuts)
      $17.95
    • Lamb Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice layered with tender lamb and herbs. Topped with Cashews (Can Be Made without Nuts)
      $19.95
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice layered with Shrimp and herbs. Topped with Cashews (Can Be Made without Nuts)
      $20.95
    • Chef Special Biryani

      Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced curry and herbs. (Biryani served with Raita)
      $23.95
    • Basmati Rice

      Pearl white basmati rice cooked with cumin powder
      $3.50

    Desserts

    • Kheer

      Traditional Indian dessert Rice, milk, garnished with pistachios
      $4.95
    • Gulab Jamun

      Homemade cottage cheese balls soaked in rose cardamon syrup. Topped with coconut flakes.
      $4.95
    • Mango Ice Cream

      Homemade mango ice cream milk, mango. Topped with whipped cream.
      $5.95
    • Pista Ice Cream

      Homemade Indian ice cream made with milk, pistachio , and cardamom. Topped with whipped cream.
      $6.95
    • Ras Malai

      Soft paneer patties served in sweet saffron creamy sauce. Garnished with pistachio.
      $6.95
    • Falooda Kulfi

      Creamy kulfi, rose syrup, vermicelli, and basil seeds with rose ice cream
      $7.95
    • Coconut Ice Cream

      Homemade coconut ice cream with a light, refreshing coconut flavor.
      $4.95
    • Fruit Custard

      $6.95

    Condiments & Sauces

    • Mango Chutney

      Sweet and tangy chutney made from ripe mango
      $2.95
    • Achar (Mixed Pickle)

      Indian style spicy vinaigrette pickle
      $2.95
    • Plain Yogurt

      Homemade yogurt
      $3.50
    • Raita

      Homemade fresh yogurt with mashed cucumber, carrots, and cool mint leaves
      $3.50
    • Tikka Sauce

      Our signature creamy tomato sauce with cream and Indian spices and herbs.
      $4.95+
    • Tamarind Chutney

      Sweet and sour tamarind chutney
      $2.95
    • Mint Chutney

      Refreshing chutney made with mint, cilantro, and lemon.
      $2.95
    • Onion Chutney

      Spicy onion-based chutney with tomatoes.
      $2.95
    • Onions/Chillies/lemons

      $1.25

    Drinks

    • Coke

      $2.95
    • Coke Glass Bottle

      $2.95
    • Diet Coke

      $2.95
    • Coke Zero

      $2.95
    • Sprite

      $2.95
    • Ginger Ale

      $2.95
    • Lemonade

      $2.95
    • Iced Tea

      $2.95
    • Fanta

      $2.95
    • Limca

      $2.95
    • Thumbs Up

      $2.95
    • Mango Lassi

      A traditional drink of mango purée and homemade yogurt.
      $5.95
    • Mango Milk Shake

      A thick creamy mango milk shake made with mango pulp and served chilled.
      $5.95
    • Lassi

      A refreshing yogurt drink made plain, sweet or salted and served chilled.
      $4.95
    • Strawberry Spritz

      Strawberries, strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, Sprite
      $8.00
    • Berry Mint Refresher

      Lime, Strawberries, mint, simple syrup, Sprite
      $8.00
    • Island Punch

      Pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, sprite, grenadine
      $8.00
    • Mint Lime Refresher

      Lime, mint, Sprite
      $6.00
    • Orange Sunrise

      Orange juice, grenadine
      $6.00
    • Iced Chai

      $3.50
    • Masala Chai

      Spiced Indian tea with milk.
      $3.50
    • Coffee

      $1.95
    • Decaf Coffee

      $1.95
    • Bottled Water

      $2.95
    • Perrier

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Falooda Banana

      $3.99
    • Falooda Lychee

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99
    • Falooda Chocolate

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99
    • Falooda Mango

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99
    • Falooda Rose

      $3.99
    • Falooda Strawberry

      $3.99
    • Gatorade Cool Blue

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.25
    • Gatorade Fruit Punch

      $3.25
    • Gatorade Lemon Lime

      $3.25
    • Pure Leaf Sweet Tea

      $2.50
    • Pure Leaf Unsweetened

      $2.50

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of Madison. Full bar, cocktails, takeout, delivery, and catering. Serving the community with fresh flavors and warm hospitality.

    Location

    444 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715

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