Heidy Man
A flavorful chicken with a little kick of spice. I ordered chicken tikka that had fresh herbs like onions with a lemon as well to enhance the taste. The chicken had a savory taste, and the texture was tender and juicy. You can tell that the chicken had been marinated for a long amount of time. It was seasoned with many different spices that can be recognized. The fresh herbs added to the taste and brightened the dish because they added a freshness and depth that enhanced the flavor of the chicken tikka. It was served on a sizzling hot pan, which brought out the colors and aroma. The chicken had a vibrant orange color that made the dish look even more appetizing. It had a mild spicy flavor to it. Chicken tikka has its roots in India, specifically associated with the Mughal dynasty. Mughal cooks were known for making marinades and using tandoors, which are clay ovens, and the chicken I ordered was also cooked in one. “Tikka” means pieces or chunks of chicken, and it was made to be cut into small pieces without bones to avoid choking, but it soon became popular throughout India and many other places. Tikka is essentially marinated chicken pieces cooked in a tandoor. It is a classic Indian cuisine in the North, and it is one of the most common appetizers in India. It’s often served with masala, which means a blend of spices, and it’s a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, spices, and cream that accompanies the chicken. It was truly delicious, and it was my first time trying Indian food. I would recommend anyone who wants to delve into what is popular and part of the culture of Indian food to start with chicken tikka because you can see how enriched with spices the meals from India are.
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… moreAmir Mot
Very very good food!
We loved every single dish we ordered, yet Gobi Manchurian and Mixed grill appetizer were the highlights.
Service could have shown a little smile specifically the server who took the order not the runner. Wouldn’t cost you much to smile sometimes but makes me feel better for tipping you.
Would be back to try more of the menu.
… morevesabtw
My dad I go here all the time. The food being good is an understatement. This is by far the best Indian restaurant in Lancaster. I usually get the chicken shammi korma and my dad gets the chicken biryani. 10/10 everytime. The staff are always kind and love to check in on my dad. The ONLY thing I would say is inconsistent is the cucumber salad. There is not always enough brine and the veggies sometimes aren’t that good but that’s not their fault. Overall, Taj Mahal is my favorite restaurant. Give it a try!
… moreCarMa & RiMa Rental Properties
I came for the buffet. The food was good but where they were lacking is the options. There were very few. I’d recommend adding an additional meat option such as butter chicken. I’d also recommend adding something like chai tea or/and mango juice to the buffet.
As far as the service, I felt it took a long time to bring out fresh food. Which actually caused me to stay longer. Which as a restaurant they want quick turn arounds. The naan was basically empty the instant it was brought out. One of the rice desserts was empty my entire time there.
The food was good but with some improvements this spot could do very well. The price was also fair. It only cost me $15 when I went.
… moreFae Kuhn
This place is absolutely incredible! My family and I ate here as part of a homework assignment of a Cultural Food course that I am taking. We had never eaten at an authentic Indian restaurant before. As soon as we walked in the door, the smells and atmosphere were just phenomenal! We were greeted right away and all the staff was so warm and welcoming. The food and service was amazing. I highly recommend it and we will definitely be eating here again!
… moreHayden Hartranft
The staff is friendly and starts you off with warm washcloths which is super nice. The atmosphere is nice with occasional live music. The best part is the food though! The chicken Tikka Masala is to die for and the other dishes are great too. This is a must go to restaurant
… moreRamesh Arumugam
I wanted to try this restaurant during my visit to lancaster. Located in a small shopping plaza, this restaurant has its own parking spaces and also shared with other stores. The outdoor décor was nicely done with the welcome sign. And the interior is maintained very well and the decor was beautiful. It definitely reflects the name of the restaurant very well. With a lot of iconic small statues and wall hangings.
As you entered the restaurant, I was greeted and checked for a buffet or ala carte. I went with the buffet option.
The buffet has vegetable soup, vegetarian appetizer pakora, sauteed vegetables, and chicken legs. For the main course, they had vegetable biryani. White rice couple of vegetarian gravy options, chicken tikka masala, goat curry. They had naan, too. For desert, they had halw and kheer. There were some fruit options , chutney, pickles, etc.
I saw a lot of people enjoying the food, almost 10 tables but locals and no Indians. Coming to the food, it was OK food with spices missing . Like other reviews, the chicken was dry. Goat curry was good.
For the price the food was good, friendly staff. Try this place. The price of the buffet is listed at the start of the buffet.
… morePragna Thakkar
Dinning at Taj Mahal was a delightful experience from start to finish. The ambience was cozy and inviting with soft lighting. Staff is very friendly. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked perfection. Cannot wait to go back. If you are looking for luxurious experience look the further.
… moreDae Dae TINEZ
We had the curry lamb & chicken. It was amazing. Can’t say about other food. (Only what we ate.) But our curry was great. Naan was very good! We will be back but I’ll try the Australian lamb chops next time and at a level 0 the #2 was a little hot for me. Great people waiting on you.
… moreE H
I have been to this place many times for both dine in and take out over the past few years and whilst I would say overall their quality can be a little inconsistent, last night was definitely a low point on quality. The chicken pakora was so dry and tough my daughter had trouble chewing it and it was so bad we threw it out. My Taj Chicken was also dry and tough. All three chicken meals were very dry and tough. Even the lassi did not taste right. For an 85 dollar meal for 2 adults and two kids we were very disappointed. Im not sure if they had a cook issue or what but we wont be going again anytime soon.
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