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    Taj Mahal Restaurant

    2080 Bennet Avenue

    Lancaster, PA 17601


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    Featured Items

    • Garlic Naan

      Traditional Naan, stuffed with Garlic
      $3.99
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Masala is a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes with aromatic herb and spices. White meat chicken or cube of lamb leg meat is charbroiled in a clay oven then cooked in the sauce with a touch of light cream to bring out the intricate flavor and exotic fragrance of the spices.
      $18.99
    • Samosa*

      Vegetable turnover, stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and green peas.
      $5.99

    Menu

    Soups & Breads

    • Lentils Soup*

      Our hearty stew of lentils and ginger.
      $5.49
    • Palak Soup

      Refreshingly delicious soup made with spinach, cream base.
      $5.49
    • Tomato Soup

      Fresh grounded tomato cooked with ginger and touch of cream.
      $5.49
    • Chicken Soup

      A traditional Indian soup made with chicken.
      $5.49
    • Mulligataweni Soup

      Traditional Indian soup made with chicken, mixed vegetables, ginger and herbs.
      $5.49
    • Tandoori Roti*

      Traditional flat whole wheat bread baked in clay oven.
      $2.99
    • Aloo Paratha

      Whole wheat flat bread, stuffed with potatoes, cooked in Tandoor.
      $3.99
    • Poori*

      One big piece of soft pillow bread. Kid's favorite.
      $2.99
    • Naan

      Leavened homemade soft bread baked in clay oven.
      $2.99
    • Garlic Naan

      Traditional Naan, stuffed with Garlic
      $3.99
    • Onion Naan

      Traditional Naan, stuffed with Onions
      $3.99
    • Aloo Naan

      Traditional Naan, stuffed with Aloo (Potatoes)
      $3.99
    • Keema Naan

      Traditional Naan, stuffed with Keema (Ground Lamb)
      $3.99
    • Paneer Naan

      Traditional Naan, stuffed with Paneer (Cheese)
      $3.99
    • Taj Naan

      Stuffed with potatoes, onion, garlic, keema (lamb) and homemade cheese.
      $4.99
    • Peshawari Naan

      Stuffed with a mixture of blended cashews, raisins, pistachios, and coconuts.
      $4.99
    • Mini Combo Naan

      A combination of garlic, onion, and plain Naan.
      $8.99

    Veggie Appetizers

    • Vegetable Pakora*

      Cauliflower, potatoes, onion, peppers, spinach, fritters mixed with chickpeas flour and deep fried.
      $4.99
    • Onion Bhajia*

      Spring onion frittersw, mixed with chickpeas flour and deep fried.
      $4.99
    • Samosa*

      Vegetable turnover, stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and green peas.
      $5.99
    • Papadum*

      Thin crispy wafers made from lentils flour.
      $2.50
    • Veggie Choice*

      A combination of Samosa, Vegetable Pakora, Aloo Tikki, Onion Bhajia and Papadum.
      $8.99
    • Gobi Manchurian*

      Batter fried cauliflower sauteed with sweet and tangy sauce.
      $9.99
    • Paneer Pakora

      Deep fried homemade cheese battered with chickpeas flour.
      $8.99
    • Paneer Chatpatta

      Cubes of homemade cheese stir fried with fresh onion, tomatoes, and peppers. Tangy in taste.
      $9.99
    • Garden Salad*

      Cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and carrots.
      $3.99
    • Kuchumber Salad*

      Cucumber mixed with tomatoes and onion, tangy in taste.
      $4.99
    • Chana Chat*

      A tangy combination of chickpeas, potatoes and onion tossed in tamarind sauce sprinkled with black salt, served cold.
      $4.99
    • Papri Chat

      Crispy papri topped with potatoes, yogurt, and tangy chutneys.
      $8.99
    • Samosa Chat

      Crumbled samosas smothered in yogurt, chutneys, and spices.
      $8.99

    Non-Veggie Apps

    • Seekh Kabab

      Ground lamb mixed with fresh ginger, herbs, and spices, grilled on skewers in traditional clay oven.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Tikka

      Cube of white meat chicken marinated overnight with fresh herbs and spices and broiled in Tandoor.
      $10.99
    • Chicken Pakora

      Delicately seasoned batter fried chicken with chickpeas flour.
      $8.99
    • Chatpatta Jhinga

      Crispy shrimp sauteed with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and peppers.
      $10.99
    • Taj Choice

      A combination of Tandoor grilled platter consisting of lamb boti kabab, lamb seekh kabab, chicken malai kabab and chicken tikka.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Chilli

      $12.99
    • Chicken 65

      $12.99
    • Chicken Sekuwa

      $12.99

    Vegetarian Entrees

    • Aloo Gobi*

      Fresh cauliflowers and potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and other spices.
      $14.99
    • Aloo Matter*

      Potatoes cooked with peas, lightly tossed with oil, and various herbs and spices.
      $14.99
    • Bombay Aloo*

      Chunks of skinless boiled potatoes fried with different Indian herbs, and spices.
      $13.99
    • Baigan Bhurta*

      Whole eggplants partially cooked in Tandoor then mashed and cooked with tomatoes, onion, and tasty spices.
      $14.99
    • Bhindi Masala*

      Cut okra sauteed with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, peppers, and other spices.
      $13.99
    • Chana Masala*

      Chickpeas steamed with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onion, and spices.
      $13.99
    • Daal Makhani

      A true labor of love, black lentils are cooked in low heat then tossed with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onion, and spices. Touch of light cream.
      $13.99
    • Daal Tadka*

      Yellow lentils are cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and other spices.
      $13.99
    • Mixed Daal (Mixed Lentils)

      A combination of our Daal Tadka (Yellow Lentils) and Daal Makhani (Black Lentils).
      $13.99
    • Malai Kofta

      A true Muglai delight-freshly minced vegetables, homemade cheese, cashews, and raisin's balls, cooked in creamy onion, tomato and cashew sauce.
      $15.99
    • Palak (Saag) Paneer

      Chopped spinach is cooked in low heat, tossed with ginger, garlic, onion together with appropriate spices. Cubes of homemade cottage cheese are added in a steaming blend of cream. You can switch the cheese with Aloo (potatoes), Chickpeas or Mushroom.
      $14.99
    • Plain Saag*

      Saag means spinach or other greens. We cook chopped spinach in low heat until it is almost dry. Then saute it with onion, ginger, garlic and particular spices.
      $13.99
    • Aloo Saag*

      Our traditional Saag, with Aloo (potatoes)
      $14.99
    • Chana Saag*

      Our traditional Saag, with Chana (chickpeas).
      $14.99
    • Mushroom Saag*

      Our traditional Saag, with Mushrooms
      $14.99
    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      Cubes of Paneer cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce.
      $15.99
    • Kadai Paneer

      Homemade Indian cheese stir-fried with red onion, green and red pepper, ginger, garlic and kadai sauce.
      $15.99
    • Matter Paneer

      Fresh homemade cubes of cottage cheese lightly fried and cooked with fresh green peas in onion, tomato, and cashew sauce.
      $15.99
    • Shahi Paneer

      Chunks of homemade cheese cooked in creamy onion, tomato, and cashews sauce. Garnished with cashews and raisins.
      $15.99
    • Navarattan Korma

      A traditional merging of nine gems-fresh cauliflower, carrot, peppers, homemade cheese, green peas, potatoes, cashews, and raisins, sauteed with ginger, garlic, onion, cardamom, clove, and special spices.
      $15.99
    • Green Beans Masala*

      Green beans lightly tossed in a tomato sauce with ginger, garlic, and other herbs and spices.
      $13.99
    • Mix Vegetable Curry*

      Contrary to common assumption curry is not a single spice but the "gravy of the dish" which is a blend of spices of different combination. We present our version with onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.
      $13.99
    • Mushroom Curry*

      Fresh mushroom cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, coconut milk and other spices.
      $14.99
    • Vegetable Tikka Masala

      Masala is a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes with aromatic herb and spices. Flavorful vegetables are cooked in the sauce with a touch of light cream to bring out the intricate flavor and exotic fragrances of the spices.
      $15.99
    • Vegetable Vindaloo*

      For the true adventurer and one with passion for spicy food. This version of the curry contains chunks of potatoes in a tangy and spicy sauce. A favorite of the Gorkhas of Nepal.
      $14.99
    • Veggie Tandoori*

      Fresh locally grown vegetables-mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, and other seasonal vegetables, broiled in the Tandoor (clay oven) with spices.
      $15.99

    Chicken Entrees

    • Chicken Curry

      Contrary to common assumption curry is not a single spice but the "gravy of the dish" which is a blend of spices of different combination. We present our version with onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Jal-Freji

      A traditional marriage of meat and vegetables. We start with chicken or lamb or shrimp, fresh cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, peppers and tomatoes, then saute them with fresh ginger, garlic, cardamoms, cloves, and spices.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Makhani

      Mild dish from northern India. Charcoal grilled dark meat chicken cooked in onion, tomato, and creamy butter sauce.
      $18.99
    • Chicken Saag

      Saag means spinach or other greens. We cook chopped spinach in low heat until it is almost dry. Then saute it with onion, ginger, garlic and particular spices.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Shammi Korma

      This is a true Muglai (royal) delight. A creamy, lightly sweet and spicy sauce with the delicate flavor of cardamoms, cashews and raisins add to its nutty taste.
      $17.99
    • Chicken Tandoori

      Bone in chicken leg and breast marinated in yogurt and spices for 12 hours. Baked on skewers in Tandoori oven to perfection, the healthy ways to barbecue chicken.
      $17.99
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Masala is a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes with aromatic herb and spices. White meat chicken or cube of lamb leg meat is charbroiled in a clay oven then cooked in the sauce with a touch of light cream to bring out the intricate flavor and exotic fragrance of the spices.
      $18.99
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      For the true adventurer and one with passion for spicy food. This version of the curry contains chunks of potatoes in a tangy and spicy sauce. A favorite of the Gorkhas of Nepal.
      $16.99
    • Goan Chicken

      Chunk of boneless chicken thigh cooked with onion, tomatoes, and coconut milk, flavored by basic Indian spices (ginger, garlic, cardamom, cloves, coriander, and cumin). A specialty of South India.
      $17.99
    • Kadai Chicken

      Chicken cooked in a wok with onion, tomatoes, peppers, ginger, garlic and Indian herbs.
      $17.99
    • Malai Kabab

      A juicy and tender delicacy that melts in your mouth. Chicken breast marinated with cream cheese, sour cream and cardamom, charbroiled in clay oven.
      $17.99
    • Mango Chicken

      An exotic treat of the day. Sweet and sour delight of tender chicken cooked with tomato and onion in tropical mango pulp.
      $17.99
    • Mixed Grill

      A combination platter of chicken tandoori, seekh kabab, chicken tikka, chicken malai kabab, boti kabab, and tandoori prawn.
      $22.99
    • Taj Chicken

      Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juice then barbecued in clay oven.
      $17.99

    Lamb Entrees

    • Khara Masala Lamb

      Tender chunks of lamb leg stir-fried in a semicircular motion known as BHOONING with shredded ginger, garlic, pepper, and cardamom pods.
      $19.99
    • Lamb Curry

      Contrary to common assumption curry is not a single spice but the "gravy of the dish" which is a blend of spices of different combination. We present our version with onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.
      $18.99
    • Lamb Jal-Freji

      A traditional marriage of meat and vegetables. We start with chicken or lamb or shrimp, fresh cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, peppers and tomatoes, then saute them with fresh ginger, garlic, cardamoms, cloves, and spices.
      $18.99
    • Lamb Rogan Josh

      Cube of boneless lamb cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, yogurt sauce and other spices.
      $19.99
    • Lamb Saag

      Saag means spinach or other greens. We cook chopped spinach in low heat until it is almost dry. Then saute it with onion, ginger, garlic and particular spices.
      $18.99
    • Lamb Shammi Korma

      This is a true Muglai (royal) delight. A creamy, lightly sweet and spicy sauce with the delicate flavor of cardamoms, cashews and raisins add to its nutty taste.
      $19.99
    • Lamb Tikka Masala

      Masala is a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes with aromatic herbs and spices. White meat chicken or cube of lamb leg meat is charbroiled in a clay oven then cooked in the sauce with a touch of light cream to bring out the intricate flavor and exotic fragrance of the spices.
      $20.99
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      For the true adventurer and one with passion for spicy food. This version of the curry contains chunks of potatoes in a tangy and spicy sauce. A favorite of the Gorkhas of Nepal.
      $18.99
    • Goat Curry ( Bone in)

      Contrary to common assumption curry is not a single spice but the "gravy of the dish" which is a blend of spices of different combination. We present our version with onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.
      $19.99

    Seafood Entrees

    • Crab Malabar

      Colossal lump crabmeat cooked with onion, tomatoes and coconut milk.
      $22.99
    • Salmon Tikka Masala

      Masala is a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes with aromatic herbs and spices. White meat chicken or cube of lamb leg meat is charbroiled in a clay oven then cooked in the sauce with a touch of light cream to bring out the intricate flavor and exotic fragrance of the spices.
      $20.99
    • Shrimp Curry

      Contrary to common assumption curry is not a single spice but the "gravy of the dish" which is a blend of spices of different combination. We present our version with onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Jal-Freji

      A traditional marriage of meat and vegetables. We start with chicken or lamb or shrimp, fresh cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, peppers and tomatoes, then saute them with fresh ginger, garlic, cardamoms, cloves and spices.
      $18.99
    • Shrimp Saag

      Saag means spinach or other greens. We cook chopped spinach in low heat until it is almost dry. Then saute it with onion, ginger, garlic and particular spices.
      $18.99
    • Shrimp Shammi Korma

      This is a true Muglai (royal) delight. A creamy, lightly sweet and spicy sauce with the delicate flavor of cardamoms, cashews and raisins add to its nutty taste.
      $18.99
    • Shrimp Tikka Masala

      Masala is a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes with aromatic herbs and spices. White meat chicken or cube of lamb leg meat is charbroiled in a clay oven then cooked in the sauce with a touch of light cream to bring out the intricate flavor and exotic fragrance of the spices.
      $18.99
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      For the true adventurer and one with passion for spicy food. This version of the curry contains chunks of potatoes in a tangy and spicy sauce. A favorite of the Gorkhas of Nepal.
      $17.99
    • Tandoori Prawn

      Tender jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and a combination of spices then broiled in Tandoor. Serve with grilled vegetables.
      $20.99
    • Tilapia Curry

      Contrary to common assumption curry is not a single spice but the "gravy of the dish" which is a blend of spices of different combination. We present our version with onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.
      $18.99

    Biryani

    • Veggie Biryani*

      Basmati rice is cooked with mixed vegetables, cashews, raisins, and other spices.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Biryani

      Biryani is favorite dish from Hydrabad in south India; we stir-fry meat or seafood with onion, ginger, garlic, peppers, cashews, raisins, and spices. Then steamed rice added together to spread the flavors into every morsel.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Biryani

      Biryani is favorite dish from Hydrabad in south India; we stir-fry meat or seafood with onion, ginger, garlic, peppers, cashews, raisins, and spices. Then steamed rice added together to spread the flavors into every morsel.
      $18.99
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Biryani is favorite dish from Hydrabad in south India; we stir-fry meat or seafood with onion, ginger, garlic, peppers, cashews, raisins, and spices. Then steamed rice added together to spread the flavors into every morsel.
      $17.99
    • Crabmeat Biryani

      Biryani is favorite dish from Hydrabad in south India; we stir-fry meat or seafood with onion, ginger, garlic, peppers, cashews, raisins, and spices. Then steamed rice added together to spread the flavors into every morsel.
      $20.99
    • Taj Biryani Combination

      A special version with chicken, lamb, shrimp, and crabmeat, stir-fried with onion, ginger, garlic, peppers, cashews, raisins, and spices. Then steamed rice is added to spread the flavors into every morsel.
      $19.99
    • Goat Biryani

      Biryani is favorite dish from Hydrabad in south India; we stir-fry meat or seafood with onion, ginger, garlic, peppers, cashews, raisins, and spices. Then steamed rice added together to spread the flavors into every morsel.
      $18.99

    Desserts

    • Kheer

      Loved by dadaji (grandfather) everywhere but everyone's favorite. Basmati rice pudding cooked with dry nuts and raisins.
      $4.50
    • Rasmalai

      $4.50
    • Gulab Jamun

      Deep fried homemade dried milk doughnut in syrup.
      $4.50
    • Gajar Ka Halwa

      Grated carrots cooked with milk, dry nuts, and cardamom.
      $4.50

    Side Orders

    • Mango Chutney

      Sweet and savory chutney made from Mango.
      $2.50
    • Mint Chutney

      A blend of mint, cilantro, and particular spices. (8 oz.)
      $2.50
    • Onion Chutney

      Diced onions mixed in a spicy tomato-based sauce. (8 oz.)
      $2.50
    • Tamarind Chutney

      Homemade, sweet tamarind sauce. (8 oz.)
      $2.50
    • Mixed Pickled Veggies

      A tangy and savory assortment of pickled veggies and peppers.
      $2.50
    • Hot Sauce 8 oz.

      Our own blend of carrots and habaneros delivers a delightful kick. (8 oz.)
      $2.50
    • Raita

      Our own recipe of the traditional Indian yogurt sauce, made with spices, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, black salt, and cumin. (8 oz.)
      $2.50
    • Extra Rice

      One side order of rice (16 oz.)
      $2.99
    • Tikka Masala Sauce

      Masala is a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes with aromatic herbs and spices. Cooked with a touch of light cream to bring out the intricate flavor and exotic fragrance of the spices. (16 oz.)
      $6.99
    • Korma Sauce

      A creamy, lightly sweet and spicy sauce with the delicate flavor of cardamoms, cashews and raisins add to its nutty taste. (16 oz.)
      $6.99
    • Curry Sauce*

      Contrary to common assumption curry is not a single spice but the "gravy of the dish" which is blend of spices of different combination. We present our version with onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes. (16 oz.)
      $5.99
    • Vindaloo Sauce*

      For the true adventurer and one with passion for spicy food. This version of the curry consists of a tangy and spicy sauce. A favorite of the Gorkhas of Nepal. (16 oz.)
      $6.99

    Specials

    • Goat Biryani

      Biryani is favorite dish from Hydrabad in south India; we stir-fry meat or seafood with onion, ginger, garlic, peppers, cashews, raisins, and spices. Then steamed rice added together to spread the flavors into every morsel.
      $18.99
    • Goat Curry ( Bone in)

      Contrary to common assumption curry is not a single spice but the "gravy of the dish" which is a blend of spices of different combination. We present our version with onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.
      $19.99

    Disposable Items

    • Include with order

    Momos

    • Chicken Momo

      $12.99
    • Veggie Momo

      $12.99

    Noodles

    • Chicken Chow Mein

      $15.99
    • Veggie Chow Mein

      $13.99
    • Veggie Thukpa

      $14.99
    • Chicken Thukpa

      $16.99

    South Indian

    • Idli

      $9.99
    • Vada

      $9.99
    • Vada Pav

      $8.99
    • Pav Bhaji

      $8.99
    • Sambar

      $5.99

    Chaats

    • Papri Chat

      Crispy papri topped with potatoes, yogurt, and tangy chutneys.
      $8.99
    • Samosa Chat

      Crumbled samosas smothered in yogurt, chutneys, and spices.
      $8.99
    • Chana Chat*

      A tangy combination of chickpeas, potatoes and onion tossed in tamarind sauce sprinkled with black salt, served cold.
      $4.99
    • Aloo Tikki Chaat

      $7.99

    Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    Soda

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.50
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.50
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.50
    • Ginger Ale

      $2.50
    • Lemonade

      $2.50

    Coffee & Tea

    • Chai

      $3.00
    • Black Tea

      $2.50
    • Green Tea

      $2.50
    • Black Tea (Decaf)

      $2.50
    • Iced Tea

      $2.50
    • Regular Coffee

      $2.50
    • Decaf Coffee

      $2.50

    Lassi

    • Mango Lassi

      $3.99
    • Sweet Lassi

      $3.99
    • Strawberry Lassi

      $3.99
    • Raspberry Lassi

      $3.99

    Juice & Water

    • Mango Juice

      $2.99
    • Orange Juice

      $2.99
    • Apple Juice

      $2.99
    • Pineapple Juice

      $2.99
    • Sparkling Water

      $2.50
    • Bottle Water

      $1.25

    All hours
    Sunday11:45 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:15 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday11:15 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:15 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:15 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:45 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Cuisine - Serving the Lancaster community, and beyond, since 1995! |Hospitality is our Norm| |Quality is our Motto| |Ambience is our Identity| |Music is our Heart|

    Location

    2080 Bennet Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601

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