
Indian
Taj Indian Cuisine 958 2nd Street NE
958 2nd Street NE
Hickory, NC 28601
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Featured Items
Garlic Naan
Unleavened white flour bread baked in Tandoor with fresh garlic & cilantro.$4.50Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in Tandoor then simmered in a creamy sauce.$18.00Butter Chicken
Chicken pieces roasted in tandoor then cooked in tomato & onion creamy butter sauce.$18.00
Lunch & Dinner Online
Appetizers
Vegetable Pakora
Assorted Vegetables dipped in batter and deep fried.$6.00Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs)
Deep fried patties stuffed with mashed potatoes, green peas and spices.$6.00Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese cubes dipped in batter and deep fried.$9.00Vegetable Assorted Platter
Vegetable Pakora, Paneer Pakora & Samosa.$10.00Paneer Tikka
Marinated homemade cheese cubes roasted in tandoor.$12.00Gobi Manchurian
Lightly battered cauliflower sauteed in ginger, garlic and soy sauce.$9.00Chili Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes sauteed with sliced onions, tomatoes and green pepper in Indian spices, garnished with cilantro$9.00Chicken Samosa (3 Pcs)
Deep fried pastry stuffed with ground chicken & spices.$8.00Chicken 65
Chicken pieces sauteed with sliced onions, tomatoes & green peppers in a tangy sauce, touch of yogurt garnished with cilantro.$10.00Chili Chicken
Chicken pieces sauteed with sliced onions, tomatoes & green pepper in Indian spices, Garnished with cilantro.$10.00Fish Pakora
Tender pieces of Tilapia dipped in batter and deep fried.$10.00Shrimp Coconut Fritters
Deep fried shrimp in coconut-based batter.$13.00Lamb Pepper
Lamb cooked in sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes, fresh ginger & spices$14.00Tandoori Assorted Platter
Combination of tandoori chicken, shrimp and Chicken kababs.$14.00
Soups & Salads
Vegetarian Entrees - Served with Rice
Dal Makhani
A variety of lentils cooked in Punjabi style with fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes, fresh herbs & spices.$16.00Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes & herbs.$16.00Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach & homemade cheese cubes cooked in spices.$16.00Karahi Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes sautéed in a high flamed wok with onions, peppers, tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.$16.00Malai Kofta
Vegetables & homemade cheese dumplings cooked in onion & creamy gravy.$16.00Matar Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes & fresh peas cooked in mildly spiced sauce$16.00Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese cubes cooked in tomatoes & onions creamy butter sauce.$16.00Baigan Bhartha
Tandoor roasted mashed eggplants sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger & sprinkle of cilantro.$16.00Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower & potatoes cooked dry to perfection in mild spice with tomatoes, herbs & ginger.$16.00Channa Masala
Delicious chick peas & diced potatoes in north Indian sauce.$16.00Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra cooked with onions, tomatoes & spices.$16.00Navratan Korma
Mixed fresh vegetables cooked in cashew nut gravy.$16.00Vegetable Jalfrezi
Mixed vegetables cooked in onions, ginger, garlic & spices.$16.00Vegetable Coconut
Mixed vegetables cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk & fresh herbs.$16.00
Rice Entrees
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice and vegetables flavored with saffron & cooked with aromatic spices on low heat & topped with nuts.$15.00Chicken Biryani
Marinated chicken and basmati rice flavored with saffron & cooked with aromatic spices on low heat & topped with nuts.$17.00Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice and lamb chops flavored with saffron and cooked with aromatic spices on low heat & topped with nuts.$20.00Goat Biryani
Basmati rice and Goat flavored with saffron and cooked with aromatic spices on low heat & topped with nuts.$20.00Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice and jumbo shrimp cooked with a blend of mild spices and topped with nuts.$20.00Fish Biryani
Fresh Salmon and basmati rice cooked with a blend of mild spices & topped with nuts.$22.00
Taj Tandoori - Served with Rice
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, gram flour & spices cooked in tandoor.$19.00Chicken Tikka
Tender boneless chicken breast pieces marinated overnight in delicately spiced yogurt & cooked on skewers in Tandoor.$19.00Shrimp Tikka
Jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt & cooked on skewers in Tandoor.$20.00Salmon Tikka
Salmon pieces marinated in delicately spiced yogurt & cooked on skewers in Tandoor.$24.00Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated in delicately spiced paste then cooked in Tandoor.$29.00Taj Tandoori Mix
Delightful combination of chicken, lamb, fish & jumbo shrimp roasted in Tandoor.$24.00Chicken Seekh Kabab
Fresh Ground Chicken mixed with mint, garlic, ginger, onions & spices rolled into a skewer & cooked in Tandoor.$19.00
Chicken Entrees - Served with Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in Tandoor then simmered in a creamy sauce.$18.00Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with spinach & flavored with freshly ground ginger, garlic & spices.$18.00Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in curry sauce.$18.00Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in tangy & highly spiced sauce with potato cubes.$18.00Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in cashew nut gravy.$18.00Chicken Karahi
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes & fresh ginger, garlic & spices.$18.00Chicken Coconut
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk, chili & fresh herbs.$18.00Butter Chicken
Chicken pieces roasted in tandoor then cooked in tomato & onion creamy butter sauce.$18.00
Lamb & Goat Entrees - Served with Rice
Lamb Karahi
Tender lamb pieces cooked with sliced onions, green pepper, tomatoes & fresh ginger in miniature wok.$20.00Goat Karahi
Tender goat pieces cooked with sliced onoins, green pepper, tomatoes & fresh ginger in miniature wok.$20.00Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender lamb pieces cooked in spiced sauce with touch of sour cream & fresh tomatoes.$20.00Goat Rogan Josh
Tender Goat pieces cooked in spiced sauce with touch of sour cream & fresh tomatoes.$20.00Lamb Korma
Tender lamb pieces cooked in gravy of cashew nuts.$20.00Goat Korma
Tender goat pieces cooked in gravy of cashew nuts.$20.00Lamb Tikka Masala
Tender lamb pieces cooked in tomatoes & onion creamy sauce with fresh herbs & spices.$20.00Goat Tikka Masala
Tender Goat pieces cooked in tomatoes & onion creamy sauce with fresh herbs & spices.$20.00Lamb Vindaloo
Tender Lamb pieces cooked in tangy & spiced sauce with potato cubes.$20.00Goat Vindaloo
Tender Goat pieces cooked in tangy & spiced sauce eith potato cubes.$20.00Lamb Curry
Tender Lamb pieces cooked in curry sauce.$20.00Goat Curry
Tender Goat pieces cooked in curry sauce.$20.00Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb pieces cooked in spinach & flavored with freshly ground ginger & spices.$20.00
Seafood Entrees - Served with Rice
Fish Curry
Fresh Salmon cooked in curry sauce garnished with cilantro.$24.00Fish Tikka Masala
Marinated salmon cooked in Tandoor then simmered in tomato & onion creamy sauce.$24.00Shrimp Tikka Masala
Marinated fresh jumbo shrimp cooked in onion & tomato creamy sauce.$20.00Salmon Coconut Curry
Fresh salmon cubes cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk, chili & fresh herbs.$24.00Shrimp Korma
Jumbo shrimp cooked in cashew nut gravy sauce.$20.00Shrimp Palak
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy spinach sauce.$20.00Shrimp Coconut Curry
Jumbo Shrimp cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk & fresh herbs.$20.00
Naan (Indian Bread)
Naan
Unleavened white flour bread baked in Tandoor.$3.50Garlic Naan
Unleavened white flour bread baked in Tandoor with fresh garlic & cilantro.$4.50Roti
Whole wheat unleavened bread baked in clay oven.$3.50Laccha Parantha
Multilayer whole wheat bread topped with butter.$6.00Aloo Parantha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with boiled spiced potatoes.$6.00Kulcha
Naan bread filled with spiced onions & cheese or spiced onions or spiced potatoes.$6.00Keema Naan
White flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground chicken.$7.00Bullet Naan
White flour bread seasoned with green chili, cilantro & butter.$5.00Rosemary Naan
Leavened white flour bread infused with fresh rosemary and baked in tandoor oven.$4.50Onion Naan
White flour bread baked in tandoor stuffed with finely chopped onions, fresh herbs and a hint of spice.$5.00Peshawari Naan
White flour bread baked in tandoor stuffed with a sweet blend of coconut & cherries.$6.00Cheese Naan
White flour bread stuffed with mozzarella cheese with a hint of spice.$5.00
Desserts
Side Orders
Raita
Yogurt with shredded cucumber, roasted cumin & herbs.$3.00Plain Yogurt
Homemade plain yogurt.$2.00Mint Chutny
Tangy Mint & onion relish$2.00Mango Chutny
Tangy mango relish$2.00Onion Chutny
Spicy onion & tomato relish$2.00Tamarind Chutny
$2.00Roasted Papad
Thin & crispy wafer made from lentil flour with black peppers$2.00Achaar
Mixed vegetable pickle fermented in mustard oil$2.00Basmati Rice
$4.00
Lunch Specials Monday - Friday Online
Meat Luncheon
Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch
$14.00Chicken Curry Lunch
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in curry sauce.$14.00Chicken Vindaloo Lunch
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in tangy & highly spiced sauce with potato cubes.$14.00Butter Chicken Lunch
Chicken pieces roasted in tandoor then cooked in tomato & onion creamy butter sauce.$14.00Lamb Karahi Lunch
Tender lamb pieces cooked with sliced onions, green pepper, tomatoes & fresh ginger in miniature wok.$17.00Lamb Curry Lunch
Tender Lamb pieces cooked in curry sauce.$17.00Shrimp Tikka Masala Lunch
Marinated fresh jumbo shrimp cooked in onion & tomato creamy sauce.$15.00Shrimp Palak Lunch
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy spinach sauce.$15.00
Vegetarian Luncheon
Dal Makhani Lunch
A variety of lentils cooked in Punjabi style with fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes, fresh herbs & spices.$13.00Dal Tadka Lunch
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes & herbs.$13.00Palak Paneer Lunch
Fresh spinach & homemade cheese cubes cooked in spices.$13.00Paneer Tikka Masala Lunch
Homemade cheese cubes cooked in tomatoes & onions creamy butter sauce.$13.00Baigan Bhartha Lunch
Tandoor roasted mashed eggplants sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger & sprinkle of cilantro.$13.00Channa Masala Lunch
Delicious chick peas & diced potatoes in north Indian sauce.$13.00Malai Kofta Lunch
Vegetable & homemade cheese dumplings cooked in onion & creamy gravy.$13.00Vegetable Jelfrezi Lunch
$13.00
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
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