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Taj Of India

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Taj Of India

Taj Of India

2809 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
 

Taj of India About Us At Taj of India we serve up fresh & healthy Indian cuisine from two great locations: Washington D.C. and Arlington VA. Customers can choose from our selection of starters, soups, Tandoori specials, lamb, chicken, vegetarian and much much more.

Ordering Hours
Sunday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Most Popular  

Green Salad
A colorful assortment of fresh garden vegetables, combined with mixed greens served with our zesty house dressing.
$5.95
Lamb or Beef Passanda
Boneless meat marinated and cooked in a special yogurt based mild curry sauce.
$15.50
Mutter Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes and green peas cooked with sweet spices.
$12.95

Appetizers  

Served with homemade green coriander, chutney, tamarind & onion chutney.

Papadum
Sunpride lentil wafer with a hint of black pepper.
$3.50
Green Salad
A colorful assortment of fresh garden vegetables, combined with mixed greens served with our zesty house dressing.
$5.95
Vegetable Samosa
Indian pastries stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes and peas and other vegetables.
$4.95
Meat Samosa
Indian pastries stuffed with lightly spiced ground beef and green peas.
$4.95
Mixed Vegetable Pakora
Assorted fresh vegetable lightly spiced and dipped in gamam flour and deep fried.
$5.95
Chicken Pakora
Delicately spiced juliennes of butter fried chicken with chickpea flour.
$6.95
Paneer Tikka
Exotic tandoori kabob of paneer-Indian style cheese marinated in yogurt and spices.
$6.95
Chat Papri
Flour crispy with diced potato served with yogurt, sweet and sour, and coriander chutney.
$5.95
Poori Chana
Fried chickpeas served with light fluffy poori bread.
$6.95
Chandi Kabab
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt herbs and spices with pistachio nuts and grilled in clay oven.
$7.50
Taj Appetizer Platter
A fine combination of onion bhajee, vegetable samosa, chicken kabab and seekh kabab.
$8.95
Taj Grilled Meat Appetizer
A variety of indian barbeque chicken tikka, lamb tikka and seekh kabab.
$11.95

Soups  

Mulligutawny Soup
A traditional Chicken based Indian soup.
$5.95
Daal Soup
Vegetarian lentil soup delicately spiced with fresh cilantro.
$5.95
Tomato Soup
Sumptuous vegetarian soup made with fresh tomato, cumin, black pepper and cilantro.
$5.95

Tandoori Specialties  

Tandoori specialties are grilled in the clay oven and served with saffron basmati rice.

Chicken Tandoori
Half spring chicken marinated with authentic indian spices, and grilled in traditional clay oven.
$14.95
Chicken Tikka
Skewered cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices, and baked in a clay oven.
$14.25
Chicken Malai Kabab
Boneless cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices.
$14.25
Lambo Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated with fresh ginger, herbs and spices.
$18.95
Lamb Boti Kabab
Cubes of meat marinated in a special blend of special spices and lemon juice skewered with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.
$17.95
Beef Boti Kabab
Cubes of meat marinated in a special blend of special spices and lemon juice skewered with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.
$17.95
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Mildly spiced minced ground meat skewers.
$17.95
Beef Seekh Kabab
Mildly spiced minced ground meat skewers.
$17.95
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo prawns marinated in a hint of mint and sesame seed.
$18.95
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Jumbo prawns marinated with a hint of garlic and cooked with pasanda sauce.
$19.95
Tandoori Salmon
Fillet of salmon delicately marinated in fresh herbs and served with roasted fresh tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.
$18.95
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A combination of seekh kabab, boti kabab, chicken tikka and jumbo shrimp.
$22.95

Lamb & Beef Specialties  

Served with basmati rice.

Lamb or Beef Curry
Boneless meat cooked with fresh tomatoes and onions in a spice flavored sauce.
$14.50
Lamb or Beef Dopazza
Boneless lean meat cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and bell peppers in a medium spiced curry.
$14.50
Lamb or Beef Vindaloo
Tender cubes of meat and potatoes cooked in our special hot and spicy sauce.
$14.50
Lamb or Beef Palak
Boneless meat cubes cooked with fresh spinach, in an onion, ginger and tomato based sauce.
$14.95
Lamb or Beef Roganjosh
A specialty from kashmir consisting of lean chunks of meat cooked in an almond paste based curry, spiced with onion, garlic, cardamom, and herbs.
$15.95
Lamb or Beef Passanda
Boneless meat marinated and cooked in a special yogurt based mild curry sauce.
$15.50
Lamb or Beef Korma
Boneless meat cooked with cream, almond, and sweet spices.
$14.95
Lamb or Beef Madras
The all-time favorite dish, consisting of zesty medium hot meat cubes.
$14.95
Chicken or Lamb or Beef Chana Daal
Boneless meat marinated and cooked with chana daal, fresh tomato, onion, ginger, green and hot peppers with medium spice.
$14.95
Chicken or Lamb or Beef Nilgiri Korma
Boneless meat cooked with coriander, green chilies, cream, coconut and cashew nut sauce.
$14.95

Taj Specialties  

Served with basmati rice.

Butter Chicken/Chicken Makhani
Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
$15.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken breast marinated in herbs and spices barbecued over charcoal and cooked in an almond cream sauce.
$15.95
Taj Karai
Choice of chicken, lamb or beef in this traditional north western dish cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, green pepper, and herbs and spices.
$16.95
Paneer Taj Karai
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and cumin seed.
$14.95
Taj Thali
An assortment of makhani chicken, lamb roganjosh, beef palak, and dal makhani. Served with naan, raita, and a dessert of your choice.
$22.95
Indian Thali
An assortment of vegetarian dishes including mixed vegetable curry, saag paneer, bengan bhartha and daal makhani served with naan bread, raita and a dessert of your choice.
$20.95

Chicken Specialties  

Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Curry
Succulent pieces of chicken breast cooked north Indian traditional style.
$12.95
Chicken Dopazza
Succulent pieces of chicken breast cooked with tomatoes, onions and green pepper in a medium spiced curry sauce.
$14.25
Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy and hot chicken and potatoes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and herbs.
$14.95
Chicken Palak
Boneless pieces of chicken breast cooked with fresh spinach in onion, ginger and tomato base sauce.
$14.25
Chicken Madras
The all-time favorite that is medium hot and zesty.
$14.25
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken breast cooked with cream, almonds and sweet spices.
$14.25

Seafood Specialties  

Served with basmati rice.

Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked with fresh tomato and onion prepared in an authentic sauce.
$16.95
Shrimp Dopazza
Shrimp sautéed in fresh onions, tomatoes, green peppers and creamy curry sauce.
$16.95
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp and potatoes cooked in our special hot and spicy vindaloo sauce.
$16.95
Shrimp Palak
Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach, onion, ginger and tomato sauce.
$16.95
Fish Masala
Fish cooked with fresh tomato and onion prepared in an authentic sauce.
$15.95
Gounes Fish Curry
Fish cooked in fresh tomato, mustard seed, coconut, onion, leeks and curry prepared in an authentic sauce.
$15.95

Biryani Specialties  

Served with raita on the side.

Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken breast sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins.
$14.50
Lamb Biryani
Boneless lamb sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins.
$15.95
Beef Biryani
Boneless beef sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins.
$14.50
Shrimp Biryani
Saffron basmati rice sauteed with shrimp, herbs, spices, and nuts.
$17.95
Vegetable Biryani
A combination of garden fresh vegetables sauteed in herbs and mild spices,cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins.
$12.95

Vegetable Specialties  

Served with basmati rice.

Mixed Vegetable Curry
A variety of fresh seasonal vegetables sauteed with tomatoes and onions.
$11.95
Navaratan Korma
Assortment of fresh vegetables cooked with a creamy almond and cashew sauce.
$11.95
Aloo Gobi Masala
Delicately hand pulled fresh cauliflower and potatoes sauteed with onions and tomatoes in flavored sauce.
$10.95
Dhan Saag
Spinach cooked with yellow lentils and delicately spiced.
$10.95
Bengan Bhartha
Classic vegetarian dish of roasted and peeled eggplant pureed with fresh onions and tomatoes, and spices.
$10.95
Bhindi Masala
Fresh cut baby okra made with Northern Indian style dry onions, and tomato based sauce.
$10.95
Dal Makhani
Several varieties of creamed lentils and delicately ground spices.
$10.95
Malai Kofta
Mixed vegetable ball simmered in tomatoes and cream based sauce.
$11.95
Paneer Makhani
Cubes of fresh homemade cheese stewed in a creamy tomato gravy.
$11.95
Mutter Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes and green peas cooked with sweet spices.
$12.95
Aloo Matter
Potatoes and green peas cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and herbs in a flavorful sauce.
$10.95
Saag Paneer
Cubes of homemade cheese and spinach cooked with sweet spices.
$12.95
Aloo Saag
Potatoes and spinach cooked in curry sauce and herbs.
$11.95
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and herbs in a flavorful sauce.
$10.95

Breads  

Freshly baked in our clay oven when ordered.

Tandoori Naan
Leavened bread baked in flaming charcoal clay oven made with enriched white flour.
$2.75
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened wheat flour bread baked in a charcoal clay oven.
$2.75
Lacha Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread.
$2.95
Poori
Light fluffy bread.
$3.25
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with fresh onion and coriander baked in a clay oven.
$3.25
Garlic Naan
Light bread stuffed with fresh crushed garlic and coriander and baked in the tandoor.
$3.75
Peshwari Naan
Naan stuffed with cherry, coconut, almonds and raisins.
$4.50
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with homemade cheese.
$4.25
Stuffed Naan
Naan stuffed with your choice of minced potatoes or ground beef.
$4.50
Pudina Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread with mint.
$3.25
Basket of Assorted Breads
A combination of tandoori naan, onion kulcha and lacha paratha.
$7.95

Accompaniments  

Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, tomato and herbs.
$2.95
Mango Chutney
Sweet and sour mango relish.
$2.95
Mixed Pickle
Hot and spicy.
$2.50
Assorted Condiments
Raita, mango chutney and mixed pickle.
$6.95
Side of Rice
$3.50

Desserts  

Rice Kheer
A famous Indian sweet dish made of milk, rice and fruit. Flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf and clove.
$4.95
Gulab Jamun
Popular Indian delicacy of a deep fried honey ball.
$4.95
Mango Kulfi
A traditional Indian ice cream flavored with mango and cardamom.
$4.95
Rasmalai
Traditional Indian dessert made of soft cheese patties in a rich creamy milk.
$5.95

Beverages  

Mango Lassi
$3.95
Sweet Lassi
$3.50
Salt Lassi
$3.50
Bottled Water
$2.95

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Taj of India About Us At Taj of India we serve up fresh & healthy Indian cuisine from two great locations: Washington D.C. and Arlington VA. Customers can choose from our selection of starters, soups, Tandoori specials, lamb, chicken, vegetarian and much much more.